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By Dickson Bandera The Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) has paid tribute to a broad spectrum of partners whose steadfast support has enabled the Commission to fulfil its constitutional mandate over the past decade. Established to promote gender equality and ensure compliance with gender justice in Zimbabwe, the Commission has operated through four strategic units: Research…
By Dickson Bandera The Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Gender Commission Mrs Margaret Sangarwe this Tuesday provided an update on the long-standing case involving PHD Ministries leader Prophet Walter Magaya, citing legal challenges and a lack of cooperation from witnesses as key obstacles—but indicated that there is renewed hope for progress. Responding to questions from journalists…
By Dickson Bandera Zimbabwe President, His Excellency Cde Dr Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on Zimbabwe’s newly commissioned military cadet officers to embrace technological innovation, national patriotism, and regional solidarity, as part of building a modern and professional defence force under the Second Republic. Speaking at the commissioning parade of Regular Officer Cadet Course 3/40/23 at…
Wilbwert Machoba By Khadija Salimini Wilbwert Machoba, a third-year Biomedical Engineering student at the University of Zimbabwe and CEO of Chilbur Chemicals, this year showcased his Burtrol cleaning detergents at the 65th edition of Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) held in Bulawayo. Held from April 21 to 26, 2025, under the theme “Industrialisation: Crafting an…
Retired Air Vice Marshal (Rtd. AVM) Winnie Cabby Mandeya By Dickson Bandera Zimbabwe this Thursday laid to rest one of its trailblazing female military figures, Retired Air Vice Marshal (Rtd. AVM) Winnie Cabby Mandeya, at the National Heroes’ Acre, where President Emmerson Mnangagwa hailed her as “a gallant daughter of the soil” and “an honest,…
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services, Mr. Nick Mangwana By Dickson Bandera The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services, Mr. Nick Mangwana, on Wednesday officially commissioned the Ministry’s pavilion at the 65th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), which commenced on Monday in…
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy and Power Development Eng Gloria Magombo By Dickson Bandera Bulawayo, April 22, 2025 — The Ministry of Energy and Power Development has revealed that a total of US $16 billion is required to achieve universal electricity access by 2030—a critical catalyst for Zimbabwe’s rural industrialisation. Speaking at the Rural Industrialisation…
By Dickson Bandera National Vendors Union Zimbabwe (NAVUZ) Chairperson Sten Zvorwadza has expressed deep concern over the worsening conditions faced by vendors, which he says are crippling their livelihoods. He promised a series of engagements aimed at improving the welfare of vendors across the country. In an address titled “Three Weeks of Silence, A Nation…
Leader of a new empowerment movement, Suthisa ilizwe-Gutsaruzhinji (Si-G), Sybeth Musengezi By Donald Chakamanga Sybeth Musengezi, leader of a newly formed empowerment movement-Suthisa ilizwe-Gutsaruzhinji (Si-G)- recently delivered a sharp critique of the Zimbabwean Government during a press conference in Harare, highlighting the nation’s economic struggles and rampant corruption. The event, marked Musengezi’s first major address…
Grain Swap Initiative is Proving A Game Changer By Edward Makuzva In an era where small-scale farmers face mounting challenges—from market volatility to limited access to critical resources—the Grain Swap Initiative emerges as a transformative and sustainable solution. Designed to empower rural agricultural communities, this innovative program fosters a community-driven system of grain exchange that…