President Mnangagwa Reaffirms ‘Friend to All, Enemy to None’ Foreign Policy

President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa By Tatenda Vimbe HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa today reaffirmed Zimbabwe’s commitment to a foreign policy anchored on the principle of “a friend to all and an enemy to none”, as the country moves to strengthen diplomatic and economic relations with the international community. Addressing heads of diplomatic missions and representatives…

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Government Launches Joint Programme to Protect Unaccompanied Children in Zimbabwe

By Dickson Bandera Harare – The Government of Zimbabwe, in partnership with UNICEF and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), has launched a new 24-month initiative aimed at strengthening the protection and wellbeing of unaccompanied minors and separated children moving within and across the country’s borders. Announced on 4 March 2026, the programme titled Strengthening…

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ZESA National Training Centre Exhibits Renewable Energy Courses at SADC Sustainable Energy Week as Power Utility Deepens Renewable Energy Push

ZESA NTC Officials at their stand during the SADC Sustainable Energy Week Conference By Brenda Mazhambe VICTORIA FALLS – Zimbabwe’s power utility, Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA), has intensified its transition to clean energy by introducing cutting-edge renewable energy training programmes anchored in digital technologies. The programmes, offered by the ZESA National Training Centre (NTC),…

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Govt Unveils Fresh Push to Formalise Informal Sector, Ease Tax Burden on MSMEs

Deputy Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Hon Jennifer Mhlanga By Dickson Bandera HARARE – Government has announced a new wave of reforms targeting Zimbabwe’s dominant informal sector, with authorities moving to ease compliance costs, expand workspaces and unlock financing for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The announcement was made…

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Frankfurter Buchmesse 2026: Applications open for international grant programmes

By Dickson Bandera Frankfurter Buchmesse is inviting professionals from the publishing and book trade to participate in its international fellowship and grant programmes in 2026. Participants can look forward to a professional training and networking programme organised by Frankfurter Buchmesse with the support of national and international partners. The FBM grant programmes and calls for…

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Zimbabwe Suspends Export of Raw Minerals and Lithium Concentrates

Minister of Mines and Mining Development Dr Eng Polite Kambamura By Dickson Bandera HARARE – The Zimbabwean government has imposed an immediate suspension on the export of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates, including consignments already in transit, in a move aimed at boosting in-country beneficiation and ensuring accountability in the mining sector. Zimbabwe is…

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SADC Power Access Rises to 56% as Magosi Urges Investment Beyond Political Will

SADC Executive Secretary His Excellency Ellias Magosi By Dickson Bandera Victoria Falls– SADC Executive Secretary, His Excellency Ellias Magosi says strong political will across member states has driven notable gains in electricity access, with the regional average now reaching 56 percent, while warning that sustained investment is critical to maintain momentum. Electricity access in the…

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International Day of Education Commemorated in Mashonaland West

Deputy Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Hon Angeline Gata interacting with students during the event. By Dickson Bandera CHINHOYI – Zimbabwe on Tuesday marked belated commemorations of the International Day of Education in Mashonaland West, with government reaffirming its commitment to inclusive and learner-centred education under the Heritage-Based Curriculum. The event, held at Chinhoyi…

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Mugabe’s Son Charged, Remanded In Custody Over Johannesburg Shooting Incident

By Exson Tivafire Chatunga Bellarmine Mugabe, the son of former Zimbabwean leader, Robert Mugabe has been charged alongside his co-accused, Thobias Mugabe Matonhodze, in connection with a shooting incident at a private residence in Hyde Park, Johannesburg,  South Africa. The pair face multiple charges, including attempted murder, defeating the course of justice, and unlawful possession…

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