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Pan-African Parliament President Chief Fortune Charumbira hosts High-Level Dignitaries at Fourth Ordinary Session of 6th Parliament

President of the Pan African Parliament Chief Fortune Charumbira By Tendai Keith Guvamombe The Fourth Ordinary Session of the Sixth Parliament of the Pan-African Parliament, currently underway in Midrand, South Africa, was officially opened this Monday, with speakers committing to cooperate and collaborate for the attainment of the African development agenda. President of the Pan-African…

Professor Mthuli Ncube Launches Zimbabwe Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers System Administrative Manual

Newsreel4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

Professor Mthuli Ncube By George SwareiIn a significant step towards fostering inclusive economic growth participation and promoting equitable development, Minister of Finance, Economic Development Prof Mthuli Ncube has officially launched the Zimbabwe Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers (IGFT) System Administrative Manual.The launch ran under the theme, “Fostering regional balance through Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers.” The event was attended…

Former Deputy Minister Simelisizwe Sibanda Issues Public Apology Over Tribalism Concerns

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Former Deputy Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education Simelisizwe Sibanda By George Swarei Harare, Zimbabwe – July 2, 2024 – Honourable Simelisizwe Sibanda, the former Deputy Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, issued a public apology today following widespread criticism over his recent comments regarding a teacher’s language proficiency, which were perceived as tribalistic. In…

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Public Hearings on Death Penalty Abolition Bill, two More Bills Commences

Newsreel6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

By Dickson Bandera Parliament of Zimbabwe is scheduled to conduct public hearings from May 6 to May 10 to gather public opinions on three significant legislative proposals – the Death Penalty Abolition Bill, the Administration of Estates Amendment Bill and the Criminal Laws Amendment (Protection of Children and Young Persons). The hearings will be facilitated…

Five Million SMES Welcome the ZIG

Newsreel7 months ago4 months ago026 mins

This was confirmed in a presentation to the Parliament Portfolio Committee on Budget, Finance & Investments Promotion made on Behalf of the Chamber’s Secretary General, Mr V Kurauone by Mr Last Matema of Alinial Chartered, the Official Financial Advisors of Zimbabwe Chamber of SMEs.

African Union Takes Decisive Steps to Address Pan African Parliament Crisis

Newsreel9 months ago9 months ago07 mins

The legitimate Acting PAP president, Hon. Lucia Maria Mendes Goncalves Dos Passos By Licious Mkuni The African Union Executive Council on Thursday 15 February 2024, took a firm stance, issuing a series of directives aimed at restoring order in the crisis-ridden Pan African Parliament (PAP). In recent years, PAP has experienced leadership wrangles, with the…