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By Tendai Guvamombe Johannesburg, 20 March 2024 – In a pioneering move aimed at kicking-off the Liquid Board Packaging recycling landscape in Zimbabwe, world-leading food processing and packaging solutions company, Tetra Pak in partnership with major stakeholders in the dairy industry has signed the “Zimbabwe Pact for Carton Packages.” The Pact for Carton Packages Waste…
By George Swarei In a devastating turn of events, Israel’s two-week raid into Gaza has reduced the once bustling Al-Shifa Hospital to rubble, leaving over 400 Palestinian civilians, including doctors seeking shelter, dead within its compound. Ambassador of the state of Palestine to Harare, Dr. Tamer Almassri, vehemently condemns the actions of the Israeli occupation…
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 a brazen breach of international law, Israeli forces have besieged the few operational medical facilities in Gaza, including Al-Shifa, Al Amal, and Nasser Hospitals. Once places of healing, these hospitals now resemble battlefields, with Israel targeting, abducting, and killing medical personnel and patients alike. Gaza’s entire healthcare system teeters on the…
By George Swarei The Honourable Fredrick Shava, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, extended a warm welcome to the Brazilian delegation led by His Excellency Mr. Carlos Duarte, during the recent bilateral political consultations held in Zimbabwe. In response, Mr. Duarte conveyed Brazil’s appreciation for Zimbabwe’s hospitality and reiterated Brazil’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic…
By George Swarei The International Institute of Philanthropy which recently awarded honorary doctorate degrees to some Zimbabweans has been directed by the Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE) to withdraw the doctorate degrees. According to ZIMCHE, the institution is not authorized to offer degrees hence their actions violate Section 75(3) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe…
FORUS President Manyara Irene Muyenziwa By Edward Makuzva In a recent press statement, Manyara Irene Muyenziwa, President of FORUS Party, issued a scathing condemnation of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Zimbabwe, attributing it to the actions of land barons. Muyenziwa expressed deep concern over the destruction of homes in various provinces, stating, “It is heartbreaking…
The 2023/2024 rainfall profile outlook implies a high likelihood of below-normal Zambezi River inflows into Lake Kariba hence the need to consider other sources of power generation Eng Munyaradzi Munodawafa By Dickson Bandera The Zambezi River Authority has urged Power utilities in both Zambia and Zimbabwe to consider alternative sources of power to complement generation…
Miners at Pickstone Peerless Mine embarking on their underground operations By Edward Makuzva Pickstone Peerless Mine, located southwest of Harare, has emerged as a pioneering force in the underground mining sector in Zimbabwe. With a history rooted in scattered pits and intermittent production, the mine is now undergoing a significant transition from open pit mining…
By George Swarei A Commonwealth Assessment Mission will be in Zimbabwe from 12 to 18 November 2022, to assess the progress that the country has made following its 2018 application to rejoin the organisation. The Mission, led by Assistant Secretary General Professor Luis Franceschi is coming to Zimbabwe for the third time. In a press…