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By Ronaldo Mapingire ZANU PF increased its representation in Parliament by securing two additional seats in the by-elections held on Saturday in the Mt Pleasant and Harare East constituencies. In Harare East, ZANU PF candidate Kiven Mutimbanyoka won with 3,533 votes, while independent candidate Ropafadzo Cynthia Cheza received 1,974 votes. In the Mt Pleasant Constituency,…
By Ronaldo Mapingire The 64th Edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) wrapped up yesterday in Bulawayo, after a week long exhibition of a dynamic array of global innovation and strategic partnerships. Yesterday’s main events saw the visiting President of Kenya, His Excellency William Ruto accompanied by president Mnangagwa touring exhibition stands before his…
Ambassador Jobst Von Kirchmann receives award presented by president William Ruto at the ZITF grounds By Rajah Mugayi The European Union Delegation to Zimbabwe has once again taken top honors at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair, winning first prize in the Foreign Exhibitors category as the Best and Most Outstanding foreign display for the second…
By George Swarei In the midst of the ongoing Gaza siege, where tensions and violence escalate, a sinister pattern emerges: the deliberate targeting of journalists and media personnel by Israeli forces. With 141 killed and numerous others injured, the tragedy unfolds as a violation of international conventions and a stark assault on press freedom. As…
By George Swarei In a recent engagement with Zimbabwean media, Palestinian Ambassador Tamer Almassri shed light on the ongoing conflict between Palestine and Israel, highlighting the devastating impact on infrastructure, including schools, universities, sports facilities, and healthcare centers. With a passionate plea for justice and solidarity, Ambassador Almassri decried the hypocrisy of world powers, particularly…
By Lisca Philo In a significant step to combat the effects of climate change on education, the Zimbabwean government, in collaboration with UNESCO, has launched the Climate Smart Education Systems Initiative (CSESI). This initiative seeks to empower educators and learners with the necessary tools and knowledge to address climate change effectively. A workshop held in…
Minister of Defence and Inter-Ministerial Committee on Drug and Substance Abuse Chairperson Honourable Oppah Muchinguri Kashiri By George Swarei In an unyielding stance against drug and substance abuse, the government of Zimbabwe has escalated its efforts to combat this pressing societal issue. The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Drug and Substance Abuse, led by the Minister of…
This was confirmed in a presentation to the Parliament Portfolio Committee on Budget, Finance & Investments Promotion made on Behalf of the Chamber’s Secretary General, Mr V Kurauone by Mr Last Matema of Alinial Chartered, the Official Financial Advisors of Zimbabwe Chamber of SMEs.
By George Swarei In a chilling statement issued by the State of Palestine’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Dr. Tamer Almassri, Israel is accused of perpetrating what is described as the “mother of all crimes in the history of mankind.” The Ambassador alleges that the Israeli occupation forces buried hundreds of Palestinians in a mass grave inside…
By Ronaldo Mapingire Harare, 11 April 2024 – Conservationists in Zimbabwe are fitting GPS-enabled tracking collars to eight African savannah elephants to discover how constructing a nearby dam may alter their movements. Experts anticipate that the construction of the Gwayi-Shangani Dam, less than 50km east of Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park, has the potential to alter…