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By Dickson Bandera The inaugural Zimbabwe–China Tobacco Expo opened in the capital on Thursday, drawing major players across the global tobacco value chain for two days of exhibitions, trade discussions, and high-level dialogue aimed at deepening cooperation and unlocking new growth opportunities for Zimbabwe’s tobacco sector. The event, which runs from 16 to 17 October…
The late Brigadier General (Rtd) Victor Mpandasekwa Mzheri By Dickson Bandera President Emmerson Mnangagwa this Monday led thousands of mourners at the National Heroes Acre in Harare, where he described the late Brigadier General (Rtd) Victor Mpandasekwa Mzheri as a patriotic soldier, gallant fighter, and symbol of selfless service to Zimbabwe. Brig Gen (Rtd) Mzheri,…
By Dickson Bandera Amid intensified efforts to strengthen monitoring and evaluation systems, Zimbabwe on Thursday launched the Methodology for Assessing Procurement Systems (MAPS), a landmark initiative designed to enhance transparency, efficiency, and accountability in public procurement. The program aims to align government procurement processes with international standards, ensuring fair competition and the prudent use of…
President Mnangagwa accompanied by the First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa arriving at Rufaro Stadium for the Defence Forces celebrations By Staff Reporter HARARE – President Mnangagwa yesterday saluted the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) for their unwavering role in safeguarding the country’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence over the past 45 years, describing them as a…
By Dickson Bandera When Lord Brighton College opened its gates in January 2025 in Nyabira about 34 kilometres north of Harare, it stepped into Zimbabwe’s highly competitive education landscape with an ambitious pledge — to combine academic excellence with holistic student development. Over two years of meticulous construction, strategic planning, and the establishment of robust…
By Dickson Bandera The Zimbabwe National Defence University (ZNDU) held its sixth graduation ceremony this Friday, with 205 students receiving degrees and diplomas across its three academic arms — the Faculty of Social Sciences, the Faculty of Engineering, and the Centre for Defence and Security Studies. President Emmerson Mnangagwa, in his capacity as Chancellor of…
By Staff Reporter TelOne has announced that several of its shops across the country will remain open during the 2025 Heroes and Defence Forces holidays, offering uninterrupted service to customers during the national commemorations. The selected outlets will operate from 8AM to 1PM on both public holidays. Shops in Harare, including the Main Post Office,…
The National Heroes Acre will host 223 families of National Heroes during the 2025 National Heroes Day Celebrations By Dickson Bandera Zimbabwe is set to commemorate the 2025 Heroes Day and Defence Forces Day with final preparations now complete. A total of 223 families of fallen liberation war heroes are expected to attend the Heroes…
Dr Madeline Nyamwanza-Makonese By Dickson Bandera The Government of Zimbabwe will honour Dr Madeline Nyamwanza-Makonese, the country’s first female African medical doctor, with the Robert Gabriel Mugabe Commendation Award for Service in Human Capital Development. The award, one of Zimbabwe’s highest national honours, will be officially presented during the 2025 National Heroes Day commemorations. It…
By Dickson Bandera Harare recorded an alarming 34,057 road traffic accidents in 2024, making up over 61% of all accidents reported nationwide and claiming 450 lives, according to the newly released Extreme Events and Disasters Report 2024 by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT). The capital city, which also saw 4,124 people injured in the…