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BAZ Licenses Six New Community Radio Stations, Expanding Grassroots Access to Information

By Staff Reporter The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) has licensed six new community radio stations as part of its nationwide drive to strengthen grassroots communication and promote media diversity. Community radios are community-owned broadcasting platforms established to serve specific localities. They focus on local languages, local issues, and community participation, giving residents a platform…

INSTAK Donates Tablets to Warren Park 1 Primary, Muzawazi Champions Culture of Giving Back

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By Dickson Bandera The Institute of African Knowledge (INSTAK) has donated 30 Zimbabwe-manufactured tablets to Warren Park 1 Primary School, with Chief Executive Officer Ambassador Kwame Muzawazi calling on former students nationwide to reinvest in the schools that nurtured them. The donation was presented on Wednesday at the Harare school where Muzawazi completed his early…

Zimbabwe on the Right Path to Economic Recovery — World Bank

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By Dickson Bandera The World Bank says Zimbabwe is steadily moving toward economic recovery, citing strong reforms, improved stability, and solid sectoral performance that have positioned the country for accelerated growth in 2025. Presenting the Zimbabwe Economic Update: Fostering a Business-Enabling Regulatory Environment for Private Sector report in Harare on 2 December 2025, the institution…

Government Procures 9,000 Starlink Kits for Schools, Distribution to Begin Soon

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Hon Minister Dr Torerai Moyo By Dickson Bandera Zimbabwe has taken a major stride toward digital transformation in education, with the Government procuring 9,000 Starlink satellite kits for deployment across primary and secondary schools nationwide. Announcing the development during the World Children’s Day commemorations in Harare on Friday, Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Hon….

President Launches National Youth Empowerment Strategy, Calls For Vigorous Youth Participation

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President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa By Brenda Mazhambe President Mnangagwa today launched the National Youth Empowerment Strategy, calling on young people to take the lead in shaping Zimbabwe’s economic transformation through innovation, entrepreneurship and skills development. The President made the remarks while officiating at the National Youth Empowerment Symposium, which ran for two days at the…

President Mnangagwa Approves Special Bonus and Non-Monetary Benefits for Civil Servants

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By Dickson Bandera President Emmerson Mnangagwa has approved a Special Presidential Bonus and a package of non-monetary benefits for Zimbabwe’s civil servants, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of public sector workers under the Second Republic. The announcement was made by the Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Hon. Edgar Moyo,…

Minister Chitando Visits Arcadia Mine in Goromonzi, Hails Progress Toward Vision 2030

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By Dickson Bandera GOROMONZI — Minister of Mines and Mining Development, Hon. Winston Chitando, on Thursday conducted a high-level visit to Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe (PLZ), also known as Arcadia Mine in Goromonzi District, Mashonaland East Province, where he commended the company for its remarkable progress in value addition and beneficiation in line with the government’s…

Zimbabwe China Tobacco Expo Kicks Off In Harare

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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…

New Gold Milling Centre Opens in Shurugwi, Set to Transform Lives

Newsreel7 months ago7 months ago05 mins

By Dickson Bandera Artisanal miners in Shurugwi received a major boost on Tuesday following the commissioning of a US$300,000 gold milling and processing centre in the Hwandara community — a landmark initiative that underscores the government’s and private sector’s shared commitment to community empowerment and economic transformation in this mineral-rich district. The state-of-the-art facility is…

AMA Tells Success Story at AGM, Cites Innovation and Resilience Amid Drought

Newsreel10 months ago10 months ago06 mins

Story By Dickson BanderaInterviews & Images By Kennedy Madzianike The Agricultural Marketing Authority (AMA)on Thursday told a compelling story of resilience, innovation, and sound governance at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Harare, declaring that it had delivered on its mandate despite the crippling effects of the 2023/24 El Niño-induced drought. In a year…