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By Dickson Bandera The United Nations has hailed Zimbabwe’s strong leadership and tangible progress in advancing women’s participation in peace, security, and development, saying the country’s example shows that “when women lead, peace follows.” Speaking at the Women, Peace and Security Symposium held at Holiday Inn in Harare on Thursday, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator…
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 Khartoum/Bara, — A brutal wave of violence has torn through Sudan’s North Kordofan State, leaving families shattered and children once again bearing the brunt of the country’s deepening conflict. “More than 450 civilians, including at least 24 boys, 11 girls, and two pregnant women, were reportedly killed in horrific attacks in communities…
By Dickson Bandera The African Union Commission has welcomed the signing of a landmark peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Rwanda, describing it as a significant step toward peace and stability in the Great Lakes region. In a statement released this week, the Chairperson of the African…
By Dickson Bandera President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called for increased investment in the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), describing adequate resourcing as essential to modern policing and national security. The President made these remarks during the official renaming of Tomlinson Depot to Chimoio Camp and the commissioning of the newly constructed Chimoio Police Camp Flats in…
By Dickson Bandera The Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) and Zimbabwe’s Institute of African Knowledge (INSTAK) have formalised a strategic partnership aimed at preserving the shared liberation heritage between Cuba and Africa. The development follows a high-level meeting held on 9 June 2025 at ICAP headquarters in Havana. The Zimbabwean delegation was…
By Dickson Bandera A high-level Zimbabwean delegation has departed for Havana, Cuba, to sign a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will facilitate the transfer of historic military equipment used in the famed Battle of Cuito Cuanavale to Zimbabwe’s Museum of African Liberation. The delegation is led by Ambassador Kwame Muzawazi, Chief Executive Officer of…
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…
Participants At The Workshop. Parliament of Zimbabwe By Dickson Bandera Parliament of Zimbabwe this Tuesday launched a two-day workshop aimed at strengthening disaster and risk management capabilities among its staff, with a particular focus on the newly constructed Parliament Building in Mt Hampden. This strategic initiative reflects Parliament’s growing commitment to institutional resilience, national preparedness,…
By Munyaradzi Munaro As I stepped into the Tawalso conference in Turkey, I was met with a sense of urgency and determination. The theme, “The Palestinian Narrative: The New Era,” resonated deeply with the over 700 delegates from 53 countries gathered to discuss the pressing issues surrounding the Palestinian narrative in the media. The timing…