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Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Dr Martin Rushwaya By Dickson Bandera HARARE, March. 26, 2026 — Government of Zimbabwe has reported significant progress in key social sectors under the Zimbabwe United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (ZUNSDCF), while acknowledging persistent structural and financing gaps that must be addressed as the country transitions into…
President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa By Dickson Bandera 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…
By Dickson Bandera With just four months remaining before the United Nations General Assembly meets in New York, where member states will elect five non-permanent members to the 15-member Security Council, Zimbabwe is intensifying efforts to secure a seat on the United Nations Security Council. The election is scheduled for 3 June 2026, and Harare…
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…