Sudan’s Children Under Siege: UNICEF Decries Killing of Civilians in North Kordofan, Calls to ‘Silence the Guns’

By Dickson Bandera Khartoum/Bara, — A brutal wave of violence has torn through Sudan’s North Kordofan State, leaving families shattered and children once again bearing the brunt of the country’s deepening conflict. “More than 450 civilians, including at least 24 boys, 11 girls, and two pregnant women, were reportedly killed in horrific attacks in communities…

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Harare SPCA Urges Cat Owners to Sterilize Pets as Overpopulation Crisis Worsens

By Dickson Bandera The Harare SPCA has renewed its call for cat owners to sterilize their pets to curb uncontrolled breeding, which often leaves owners overwhelmed and resorting to dumping unwanted litters or surrendering them to already overburdened shelters. Sterilization—commonly known as spaying (for females) or neutering (for males)—is a safe surgical procedure that prevents…

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Minister Mavima Calls for Commitment to Acquisition of Soft and Technical Skills

Minister Mavima poses for a photo with Marist Brothers, the 2025 Champions during the awards ceremony By Dickson Bandera Zimbabwe must continue prioritising the equipping of young people with both soft and technical skills if they are to thrive in an increasingly dynamic global economy, a senior government official has said. Addressing guests at the…

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Zimbabwe to Hold National Monitoring and Evaluation Awareness Week to Boost Accountability

By Dickson Bandera The Government of Zimbabwe will host the inaugural National Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Awareness Week from 28 July to 1 August 2025 at Rainbow Towers Hotel in Harare, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen accountability, transparency and evidence-based decision-making in line with Vision 2030. The event, spearheaded by the Office of…

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Zimbabwe’s Brightest Minds Clash in Old Mutual High School Quiz Finale Today

By Dickson Bandera HARARE — Thirty-two of Zimbabwe’s top high schools are facing off today in the grand finale of the Old Mutual High School Quiz, competing for the national championship title and a combined total of $16,000 USD in cash prizes. The final is taking place at The Heritage Village, where students from across…

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AfCFTA Secretariat, African Union and Afreximbank Finalise Preparations with Algeria for IATF 2025

By Dickson Bandera The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, in close collaboration with the African Union Commission and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has concluded the final round of preparatory meetings with the Republic of Algeria, host nation of the 4th Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025). The high-level meeting, held in Algiers, marks…

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Zimbabwe Agricultural and Business Show 2025  Countdown Begins

By Ruth Mureri The countdown has begun for Zimbabwe’s 115th Agricultural Show, with organisers confirming that preparations are now at an advanced stage for the landmark event set to run from Monday, 25 August to Saturday, 30 August 2025. Running under the theme “Building Bridges: Connecting Agriculture, Industry and Community,” the show marks a significant…

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Botswana-Based Zimbabwean Businessman Tatenda Vimbe Honoured at Prestigious African Business Leadership Awards in London

The trailblazer: Mr Tatenda Vimbe By Dickson Bandera LONDON, 9 July 2025 — Botswana-based Zimbabwean businessman Mr Tatenda Vimbe, Founder and Executive Chairman of Tatsand Mining Services, and Director & Group CEO of the Lucient Group with Subsidiaries Machinery Contractors and Lucient Engineering, was honoured on Wednesday night with the Special Commendation Award at the…

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