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By Dickson Bandera The Zimbabwe Foreign Service Institute (ZFSI) is set to significantly broaden access to diplomacy and international relations training following the introduction of a hybrid learning model that blends face-to-face instruction with virtual delivery, marking a decisive shift in Zimbabwe’s foreign policy capacity-building architecture. The development was announced on Tuesday by ZFSI Board…
By Reginald Tapfumaneyi A Monitoring and Evaluation Mission comprising Indonesian experts currently in Zimbabwe has taken its assessments to Masvingo Province, where early findings show strong progress — with nearly 90% of tests conducted on visited farms indicating high efficiency. At Chinombe Farm, 27 cattle are confirmed pregnant, demonstrating the effectiveness of the Artificial Insemination…
By Reginald Tapfumaneyi The enduring warmth between Indonesia and Zimbabwe took centre stage this week as Indonesian Ambassador to Zimbabwe His Excellency Arief marked his nation’s 80th independence anniversary in Harare, invoking the Bandung Spirit and celebrating a friendship forged in shared struggles for liberation and global justice. Speaking at the commemorative event attended by…
Ambassador Kwame Muzawazi By Dickson Bandera Zimbabwe-based Pan-African think tank, the Institute of African Knowledge (INSTAK), has announced a historic legal initiative aimed at addressing longstanding injustices against Africa and Africans, positioning the continent as an active agent in defining its own history and global identity. Drawing on decades of research, particularly The Africa Factbook…
By Reginald Tapfumaneyi Harare – The Ambassador of Indonesia to Zimbabwe and Zambia, His Excellency Arief Hidayat, on Tuesday hosted a special engagement with alumni and prospective students at the Indonesian Embassy in Harare. The interactive event formed part of the commemorations for Indonesia’s 80th Independence anniversary. Ambassador Hidayat, who recently assumed his duties at…
By Brenda Mazhambe The United States has announced an immediate suspension of most routine visa processing at its embassy in Zimbabwe, a move that will affect tourist, student, business, family, and immigrant visa categories. The suspension, which took effect without prior notice, comes as Washington cites national security and public safety concerns linked to high…
By Dickson Bandera Zimbabwe and Japan have launched an ambitious cultural exchange programme aimed at nurturing Zimbabwean youth talent in the world-renowned Japanese manga industry. The initiative, titled “Become a Manga Artist in Japan”, was unveiled by the Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe in Tokyo alongside Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha Co. Ltd, Zaif INO…
By Dickson Bandera NEW YORK — In a landmark declaration from the United Nations Headquarters in New York, dozens of world leaders have pledged sweeping measures to end the war in Gaza and finally implement the long-elusive two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia, and backed by an influential working…
President Emmerson Mnangagwa By Dickson Bandera Zimbabwe has approved a new Foreign Relations and International Trade Policy, a strategic framework designed to boost economic growth, strengthen diplomatic ties, and promote the welfare of Zimbabweans at home and abroad. Announcing the decision this week, the Government said the policy seeks to position Zimbabwe as a peaceful…
By Dickson Bandera Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe — The French Ambassador to Zimbabwe, His Excellency Paul Bertrand Barets, recently joined a high-level delegation to Zambezi National Park, demonstrating France’s firm commitment to Zimbabwe’s conservation and biodiversity goals. The visit, held at the invitation of the Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, Honourable Evelyn Ndlovu, highlighted Zimbabwe’s…