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By Brenda Mazhambe HARARE, June 29, 2026 – Senior Treasury officials from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) today officially opened deliberations in Harare, marking the commencement of the Joint Meeting of SADC Ministers of Finance and Ministers of Health, which runs from 29 June to 3 July 2026. The opening session, attended by…
Minister Garwe during his address to the mourners By Brenda Mazhambe HARARE – A sombre atmosphere engulfed Doves Funeral Services Chapel yesterday as Government officials, diplomats, grieving families and mourners gathered for the repatriation ceremony of Malawian nationals who perished in the tragic Nyamapanda bus accident which claimed 17 lives. The devastating road traffic accident,…
ZESA NTC Officials at their stand during the SADC Sustainable Energy Week Conference By Brenda Mazhambe VICTORIA FALLS – Zimbabwe’s power utility, Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA), has intensified its transition to clean energy by introducing cutting-edge renewable energy training programmes anchored in digital technologies. The programmes, offered by the ZESA National Training Centre (NTC),…
SADC Executive Secretary His Excellency Ellias Magosi By Dickson Bandera Victoria Falls– SADC Executive Secretary, His Excellency Ellias Magosi says strong political will across member states has driven notable gains in electricity access, with the regional average now reaching 56 percent, while warning that sustained investment is critical to maintain momentum. Electricity access in the…
Minister of Energy and Power Development Hon July Moyo : Images William Muchingamiri/Marcus Chimudzi By Dickson Bandera VICTORIA FALLS – Zimbabwe’s Minister of Energy and Power Development, Honourable July Moyo, has called for urgent regulatory reforms and improved energy efficiency across the SADC region, warning that weak and poor data are undermining progress toward energy…
Images: William Muchingamiri/Marcus Chimudzi By Brenda Mazhambe VICTORIA FALLS – Energy and Power Development Minister July Moyo says all is set for the 2026 SADC Sustainable Energy Week, with delegates expected to converge in Victoria Falls for a packed programme of high-level engagements beginning Monday. Delegates have been flocking into the resort city, with all…
By Dickson Bandera Zimbabwe is ready to host the 2026 SADC Sustainable Energy Week from 23 to 27 February 2026 in Victoria Falls, with all arrangements now in place to ensure a successful conference aimed at strengthening energy security, promoting sustainability, and unlocking investment opportunities across Southern Africa. The five-day flagship event will be held…
Dr Mavis Sibanda Harare, Zimbabwe — 25 November 2025 The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) opened a two-day regional awareness workshop in Harare this Tuesday to discuss the findings of a study assessing options for including selected services sectors under the bloc’s Simplified Trade Regime (STR). The meeting, running from 25–26 November…
By Dickson Bandera Angola has taken a decisive step toward regional and continental trade integration with the conclusion of its National Forum on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Implementation Strategy and Action Plan, signaling the government’s strong commitment to the continent’s single market agenda. The two-day forum, held at the National School of…
By Dickson Bandera Leading media executives from across Africa will convene this Thursday for the Africa Media Revenue Summit, an event focused on tackling one of the industry’s biggest challenges: how to monetise the continent’s young, mobile-first audiences amid declining traditional advertising revenue. With Africa boasting one of the world’s youngest and most digitally connected…