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By William Muchingamiri Zimbabweans born in the new millennium, commonly referred to as the Ama2K generation, have been incorporated into a structured economic participation framework under an initiative known as Ama2K 4ED. Ama2K 4ED (Ama2K for Economic Development) is designed to align youth economic activity with Zimbabwe’s long-term development objectives under Vision 2030, which aims…
By Dickson Bandera Zimbabweans born in the new millennium, popularly known as the Ama2K generation, have been formally positioned as a key driver of national economic development under a structured initiative dubbed Ama2K 4ED. Ama2K 4ED, which stands for Ama2K for Economic Development, draws its identity from the national economic reform agenda championed by President…
By Brenda Mazhambe The British Embassy in Harare has partnered with the SIVIO Institute and several local organisations to support a newly established collaborative fund designed to bolster Zimbabwe’s response to the escalating cases of gender-based violence (GBV). Known as the We Are One (Tiripamwe, Sisonke) Fund, it comes at a critical time when international…
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…
By Dickson Bandera The Government of Zimbabwe has approved the establishment of a specialised National Drug and Substance Abuse Control and Enforcement Agency in a bold move to tackle the country’s escalating drug abuse crisis. Speaking during Tuesday’s 21st Post-Cabinet Press Briefing, the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, said the…
Minister Mavima poses for a photo with Marist Brothers, the 2025 Champions during the awards ceremony By Dickson Bandera Zimbabwe must continue prioritising the equipping of young people with both soft and technical skills if they are to thrive in an increasingly dynamic global economy, a senior government official has said. Addressing guests at the…
By Dickson Bandera HARARE — Thirty-two of Zimbabwe’s top high schools are facing off today in the grand finale of the Old Mutual High School Quiz, competing for the national championship title and a combined total of $16,000 USD in cash prizes. The final is taking place at The Heritage Village, where students from across…
President Emmerson Mnangagwa with the new Child President, Lionel Mazarire at the 33rd Session of the Junior Parliament. Pic Credit: ZBC By Dickson Bandera President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called for the Junior Parliament of Zimbabwe to evolve beyond a symbolic platform and become a real engine for shaping national policy, leadership, and innovation. Speaking at…
PLO Lumumba Is Set To Speak in Harare on June 6th, 2025 By Dickson Bandera The Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) comes alive today, Friday, June 6th, as the Zimbabwe International Youth Trade and Investment Forum (ZIYTFC) 2025 officially gets underway. Organised by My Africa Child in Youth Development Organisation (MACYDO), the forum brings together…
Wilbwert Machoba By Khadija Salimini Wilbwert Machoba, a third-year Biomedical Engineering student at the University of Zimbabwe and CEO of Chilbur Chemicals, this year showcased his Burtrol cleaning detergents at the 65th edition of Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) held in Bulawayo. Held from April 21 to 26, 2025, under the theme “Industrialisation: Crafting an…