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President Mnangagwa Seals New Trade and Energy Deals on Algeria State Visit

Staff Reporter Zimbabwe has strengthened its diplomatic and economic ties with Algeria following President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s State Visit to Algiers last week, which saw the signing of multiple cooperation agreements aimed at boosting trade, energy, education and agriculture. Briefing journalists during Tuesday’s Post-Cabinet beiefing, Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Dr Jenfan Muswere said…

Diplomacy Over Cake: UK-Zimbabwe Relations Take Centre Stage at King Charles’ 76th Birthday Reception In Harare

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Lord Collins shares toast with Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu and Ambassador Peter Vowels at the King Charles III birthday party in Harare By Dickson Bandera The British Embassy in Harare hosted a high-level reception on Tuesday to mark the 76th birthday of King Charles III, a gathering that fused royal celebration with strategic diplomacy. The event,…

ICAP and INSTAK Form Strategic Partnership to Preserve Liberation Legacy

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By Dickson Bandera The Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) and Zimbabwe’s Institute of African Knowledge (INSTAK) have formalised a strategic partnership aimed at preserving the shared liberation heritage between Cuba and Africa. The development follows a high-level meeting held on 9 June 2025 at ICAP headquarters in Havana. The Zimbabwean delegation was…

Zimbabwe, Cuba sign MoU for transfer of Military Equipment to Museum of African Liberation

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By Staff Reporter The Institute of African Knowledge (INSTAK) and the National Council of National Heritage of the Republic of Cuba on 10 June 2025 signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the transfer of Military equipment used in the momentous Battle of Cuito Cuanavale to the Museum of African Liberation in Harare. The MoU was…

It’s Time to Invest in Zimbabwe: EU

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Ready to Do Business with Zimbabwe By Dickson Bandera The European Union has extended an open invitation to global investors, declaring that Zimbabwe is now primed for economic takeoff. The call was made by EU Ambassador Jobst von Kirchmann, at the opening of the EU-Zimbabwe Business Forum in Harare this Tuesday. Ambassador Kirchmann hailed the…

Ecobank Backs Europe Day Celebrations as Platinum Sponsor, Championing Private Sector Growth

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EU-Ecobank- Platinum Sponsorhip Secured! By Dickson Bandera As Europe Day 2025 embraces the theme “Global Gateway – Powered by the Private Sector,” Ecobank has stepped forward as a Platinum Sponsor, underscoring its pivotal role in promoting sustainable growth and regional partnerships across Africa. The annual event, commemorated by the European Union and its partners worldwide,…

Zimbabwe Launches Major Social Protection Programme with International Support

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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…

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

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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),…

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

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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…

Palestinian Embassy Condemns Systematic Torture and Deaths of Detainees in Israeli Custody

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Ambassador Tamer Almassri By George Swarei The Embassy of the State of Palestine has strongly condemned what it describes as the systematic torture and martyring of at least 58 Palestinian detainees in Israeli custody. According to the Embassy, hundreds more remain unaccounted for, with Israel refusing to disclose their whereabouts or condition. Autopsies performed on…