UN Women Executive Board Concludes Zimbabwe Visit, Highlights Progress and Challenges in Gender Equality

President, Her Excellency Nicola Clase (seated centre) during her address to the media in Arundel, Harare. Picture courtesy of Herald Online By Dickson Bandera HARARE – The UN Women Executive Board, led by its President, Her Excellency Nicola Clase, has concluded a week-long field mission to Zimbabwe, applauding the nation’s strides in promoting gender equality…

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Minister Tavengwa Rallies Nation Against Veld Fires at National Fire Week Launch

Minister Charles Tavengwa By Dickson Bandera The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) today officially launched the 2025 National Fire Week at the Harare International Conference Centre, bringing together a wide cross-section of Zimbabwean society under the theme “Prevent Veld Fires – Protect Our Environment.” Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife Hon Evelyn Ndlovu was the guest…

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Vendors Are Not Bribers But Victims, Says Zvorwadza

Sten Zvorwadza, National Vendors Union of Zimbabwe (NAVUZ) Chairperson By Dickson Bandera HARARE – Chairperson of the National Vendors Union of Zimbabwe (NAVUZ), Sten Zvorwadza, has defended street vendors against accusations of bribery, saying they are victims of coercion rather than willing participants in corruption. Zvorwadza was responding to questions on why some vendors offer…

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Zimbabwe Launches Major Social Protection Programme with International Support

Mr. Stefano Berti, Chargé d’affaires a.i. of the Swiss Embassy By Dickson Bandera In a significant move towards enhancing the country’s social safety net, the Government of Zimbabwe officially launched the Social Protection System Strengthening Programme today. The initiative, designed to bolster the nation’s ability to provide for its most vulnerable citizens, was unveiled at…

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Sweden Continues Support for Zimbabwe’s Social Protection and Development Efforts

By Dickson Bandera The Swedish government continues to show strong support for Zimbabwe, backing various initiatives aimed at improving the country’s environment, poverty alleviation, and energy sectors. This Thursday, Sweden’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe  HE Per Lindgarde, joined other contributing partners, the government of Zimbabwe, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Germany, South Korea, the European Union (ECHO),…

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