The Legacy of June 16: A Personal Reflection on the Soweto Uprising and Its Enduring Impact

Photograph By the late Masana Samuel “Sam” Nzima on June 16, 1976.Mbuyisa Makhubo carried Hector who was shot in the head by the police while his sister, Antoinette, ran alongside. By Donald Chakamanga For me, June 16 holds a personal significance. It is the day of my birth, a day mixed with reflection, sorrow, and…

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Pres Mnangagwa Emphasizes ICT and Economic Growth at CEO Africa Roundtable

President Emmerson Mnangagwa addressing the CEO Africa Annual Roundtable(Photo credit @InfoMinZw)By George SwareiPresident Emmerson Mnangagwa has addressed the 10th edition of the CEO Africa Annual Roundtable at the Elephant Hills Resort in Victoria Falls.His speech centered on the theme “The Future of Africa: Modernise, Reshape and Grow,” aligning with the African Union’s Agenda 2063 aspirations…

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“Starvation of Palestinians as a Weapon of War: A War Crime”-Almassri

Ambassador of the state of Palestine to Zimbabwe Dr Tamer Almassri By George Swarei GAZA CITY, June 13, 2024— The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza has escalated with reports that Palestinian children are dying from starvation-related complications. The situation has deteriorated since the Israeli occupation government began using starvation as a weapon of war, which…

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President Mnangagwa Engages Zimbabwe Diaspora in South Korea, Encourages Investment and Patriotism

 By George SwareiSeoul, South Korea – President Emmerson Mnangagwa addressed the Zimbabwe Diaspora community in South Korea, urging them to invest in their home country and contribute to its development. Speaking at the Diaspora Engagement Meeting on June 5, 2024, President Mnangagwa highlighted Zimbabwe’s progress in agriculture, mining, tourism, and infrastructure development. He encouraged the…

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South African Sports Minister Resigns Ahead of Crucial World Cup Qualifiers

South Africa’s Sports Minister Zizi Kodwa appeared before a court on corruption charges [File: Wikus De Wet/AFP] By Dickson Bandera At a time when the South African senior men’s team, Bafana Bafana is preparing for the crucial World Cup qualifiers, Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture, Mr Zizi Kodwa has unexpectedly announced his immediate resignation….

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Zimbabwe Prioritizes Agriculture Productivity and Regional Development,Says President Mnangagwa

President Emmerson Mnangagwa talking to some delegates to the Korea-Africa Summit By George Swarei Seoul, South Korea – President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa emphasized the crucial role of agriculture in regional development and food security at the Korea-Africa Summit in Seoul, South Korea. Speaking on June 5, 2024, President Mnangagwa highlighted Zimbabwe’s achievements in increasing agriculture…

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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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High Court Grants Bail to Neville Mutsvangwa and Two Others

Neville Mutsvangwa file photo By Donald Chakamanga High Court Judge Justice Rodgers Manyangadze has granted bail pending trial to Neville Mutsvangwa and two others, citing the constitutional right to freedom and the presumption of innocence until proven guilty.Mutsvangwa, (44) Elias Majachani, (45) and Simbarashe Tichingana, (38) were arrested for contravening one count of contravening section…

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