Israeli Prisons Denounced as Worse than Guantanamo and Abu Ghraib

By George Swarei The Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Zimbabwe , Dr. Tamer Almassri, has condemned the appalling human rights violations against Palestinian prisoners, women, and girls in Israeli detention centers and prisons. Describing the conditions as worse than Guantanamo Bay and Abu Ghraib, Dr. Almassri described the treatment of Palestinian detainees as…

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Zimbabwe Calls for Solidarity and Shared Growth at Korea-Africa Summit

President Emmerson Mnangagwa in a tet-a-tet with his counterparts on the sidelines of the Korea Africa Summit By George Swarei The President of the Republic of Zimbabwe Dr. Emmerson Mnangagwa,  has called  for solidarity and shared growth when he  delivered a keynote address at the inaugural Korea-Africa Summit in Seoul, Republic of Korea, on June 4,…

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MCAZ and RUE-CETH Belarus Sign Landmark Momerandum of Understanding

Mr Richard Rukwata Director General Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (file photo) By George Swarei  The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republican Unitary Enterprise Center for Examinations and Tests in Health Service (RUE-CETH) Belarus, signaling a significant step towards enhancing regulatory standards…

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Zimbabwean President Extends Condolences on Iranian Leader’s Tragic Passing

By George Swarei Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa expressed deep sorrow following the untimely demise of Iranian President Dr. Ebrahim Seyyed Raisi and other senior officials in a helicopter crash on May 19, 2024. President Mnangagwa conveyed heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Government and people of Zimbabwe, recalling fond memories of his interaction with President…

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ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrants for Alleged War Crimes in the State of Palestine

By George Swarei The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been thrust into the spotlight once again as Prosecutor Karim Asad Ahmed Khan KC announced the filing of applications for arrest warrants in the Situation in the State of Palestine. Khan’s statement, issued on May 20, 2024, outlines grave accusations against prominent figures from both Palestinian…

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Israeli Military Orders Evacuation of Rafah Amid Threat of Mass Atrocities

By George Swarei “…An Israeli assault on Rafah could result in mass atrocities and a staggering loss of civilian life.” Ambassador Tamar Almassri In a startling development, the Israeli military has issued orders for Palestinians to evacuate the city of Rafah in southern Gaza, signaling an imminent offensive. The move comes on the heels of…

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Outgoing Kuwait Ambassador Pays Courtesy Call to President Mnangagwa

Kuwait Ambassador to Zimbabwe His Excellency Salem Shibeeh Hamad al Khaledi By Dickson Bandera The outgoing Kuwait Ambassador to Zimbabwe His Excellency Salem Shibeeh Hamad al Khaledi this Thursday visited President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House in Harare to bid him farewell. H.E Khaledi will be leaving Zimbabwe this Sunday after concluding his tour of…

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Türkiye-Sponsored Microbiology Laboratory Opens at Harare Institute of Technology

Ambassador Versteden (with white jersey) being shown around the laboratory. By Yadillah Katuli Harare, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe’s higher education and scientific research landscape is set to scale new heights as a state-of-the-art Microbiology Laboratory was inaugurated at the Harare Institute of Technology (HIT) in Belvedere, Harare, this Wednesday. Funded by the Turkiye Cooperation and Coordination…

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Turkiye Donates Maize and Peanut Sheller Machines to Zimbabwean Government

Some of the donated equipment By Yadillah Katuli In a gesture of goodwill, the Turkiye Embassy in Zimbabwe this Wednesday handed over 20 maize and peanut sheller machines to the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development, and Vocational Training at Mount Hampden Training Centre in Harare. The donation, facilitated by Tika under the project “Supporting Vocational…

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