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Zimbabwe, UNICEF, and KOICA Launch Climate Resilience Initiative for Children

By Edward Makuzva The Government of Zimbabwe, in partnership with UNICEF and with financial support of US$ 5 million from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has launched the Climate Action for the Last Mile: Reaching the Most Vulnerable Children in Zimbabwe initiative. The initiative, unveiled at Kuwadzana High School 3, Monday, is a beacon…

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Experts Roundly Condemn Israeli Suffocation of Gaza Strip

By Lovemore Chazingwa The worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, inflicted by Israel, has drawn strong condemnation from experts and international voices, who are calling for immediate action from world leaders and global institutions. The Embassy of the State of Palestine in Zimbabwe, led by the outspoken Ambassador Dr. Tamer Almassri, has been unwavering in its…

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Stanbic Bank and EIB Global Launch €20 Million Credit Line for Zimbabwean SMEs and Women Entrepreneurs

From left to right, European Investment Bank (EIB), Head of Division: Mr. Christophe Litt, Stanbic Bank CEO Mr. Solomon Nyanhongo, EU Ambassador to Zimbabwe, H.E. Jobst von Kirchmann By George Swarei Harare, 4 March 2025 – The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) and Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe have unveiled a €20 million (ZWG 525.9 million) credit…

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Genesis College Relocates From Harare CBD to Ruwa, Ready to Implement the Heritage Based Curriculum alongside Cambridge Curriculum

By Dickson Bandera Genesis College, one of the top-performing Cambridge and Zimsec schools in the country, has made a bold move by relocating from the heart of Harare’s CBD to Chipukutu Park, Damofalls, Ruwa. According to the School Principal Mr. Levy Hombarume, the relocation to Ruwa marks an exciting new chapter for the school. “We…

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Palestinian Embassy in Zimbabwe Condemns Israel’s Gaza Blockade as “Crime Against Humanity”

Ambassador Tamer Almassri By George Swarei HARARE – The Embassy of the State of Palestine in Zimbabwe has issued a scathing condemnation of the Israeli government’s decision to halt humanitarian aid and close all border crossings to the Gaza Strip, labeling it a “crime against humanity.”In a strongly worded statement, Ambassador Tamer Almassri denounced the…

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Electoral Violence in Mozambique Threatens the Country’s Democratic Progress

By Rejoyce Chimombe & Austin Chiwara Mozambique, once heralded as a post-conflict model of peacebuilding and democratic progress in Southern Africa, now faces a crisis that threatens to undermine the very foundations of its democracy. The country’s recent elections—including the 2019 general elections, the 2023 local elections, and the controversial 2024 general elections—have been marred…

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Journalist Blessed Mhlanga Denied Bail by Harare Magistrate

By Dickson Bandera Blessed Mhlanga, a journalist with Alpha Media Holdings, was denied bail on Friday, 28 February, by Harare Magistrate Farai Gwatima. He was remanded in custody until 14 March. Magistrate Gwatima cited concerns that releasing Mhlanga could provoke unrest and undermine national peace and security, stating, “The release of the accused would put…

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Lord Brighton College: A New Kid on the Bloc Setting New Educational Standards

By Dickson Bandera Nestled in the serene surroundings of Nyabira, the newly opened Lord Brighton College is rapidly establishing itself as a premier educational institution, blending academic rigor, holistic development, and community engagement. Since its opening in January 2025, the college has demonstrated a clear focus on becoming a symbol of excellence, discipline, and innovation,…

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