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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…
Minister of Defence and Inter-Ministerial Committee on Drug and Substance Abuse Chairperson Honourable Oppah Muchinguri Kashiri By George Swarei In an unyielding stance against drug and substance abuse, the government of Zimbabwe has escalated its efforts to combat this pressing societal issue. The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Drug and Substance Abuse, led by the Minister of…
By George Swarei In a chilling statement issued by the State of Palestine’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Dr. Tamer Almassri, Israel is accused of perpetrating what is described as the “mother of all crimes in the history of mankind.” The Ambassador alleges that the Israeli occupation forces buried hundreds of Palestinians in a mass grave inside…
By George Swarei President Emmerson D. Mnangagwa declared a nationwide State of Disaster in Zimbabwe following the El Nino-induced drought, which severely affected the agricultural season of 2023 to 2024. The President addressed the nation, highlighting the significant decrease in rainfall, which led to below-normal harvests across more than 80% of the country. The outbreak…
Deputy Ministers Hon. Kudakwashe. Mupamhanga (5th from left), and Hon. Emily Jesaya (6th from left) together with Mwana Group CEO Dr Kuda Mutenda (2nd from left) and the Festival organisers at Prince Edward High School in Harare on Tuesday. By Dickson Bandera From April 28th to May 4th, 2024, Zimbabwe will host the eagerly awaited…
By George Swarei Epworth, 27th March 2024 – In a vibrant celebration of International Women’s Day, Team Europe, in collaboration with Switzerland, orchestrated a memorable event in Epworth, Zimbabwe. The gathering convened an array of stakeholders, including government officials, EU Ambassadors, UN representatives, and members of civil society, to underscore the collective commitment towards advancing…
By George Swarei In an era dominated by social media, where information travels at the speed of a click, responsibility has never been more crucial. The recent incident involving a fraudulent scheme falsely associated with the First Lady, Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa, serves as a stark reminder of the dangers lurking in the digital landscape. While…
By Julius Idrissa Manganda Russia has generously donated 25,000 metric tons of wheat and 23,000 metric tons of fertilizer to assist the government of Zimbabwe in addressing its pressing agricultural and food security needs. The donation, symbolizing a strong bond between the two nations, was formally received by President Dr. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa at the…
By George Swarei UN Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a rallying call for collective efforts to address the escalating issue of Islamophobia worldwide. In a message marking the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, observed on 15 March, Guterres emphasized the imperative for political, religious, and community leaders to unite against the rising tide of anti-Muslim…
By George Swarei In a high-level address at the 67th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) in Vienna, Austria, Honourable Kazembe Kazembe (MP), the Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage, reiterated Zimbabwe’s commitment to addressing the global drug problem. Expressing concern over the worsening drug crisis, Minister Kazembe highlighted the devastating impact…