President Mnangagwa Launches National Tourism Policy, Urges Inclusive, Modernised Sector

By Dickson Bandera President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday officially launched the Zimbabwe Tourism and Hospitality Industry Policy, setting a new course for an inclusive, modern, and community-driven tourism sector rooted in the country’s cultural heritage and natural wealth. The launch comes as the tourism industry records a strong rebound, having already surpassed its US$5 billion…

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Government Declares Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning a National Priority

Deputy Chief Secretary for Finance, Administration, and Human Resources in the Office of the President and Cabinet, Mr. Zvinechimwe Ruvinga Churu By Dickson Bandera The Government of Zimbabwe has declared that monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) will no longer be treated as a mere technical process but elevated to a national priority to drive results-based…

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Zimbabwe Approves New Foreign Relations and International Trade Policy to Drive Development and Re-Engagement

President Emmerson Mnangagwa By Dickson Bandera Zimbabwe has approved a new Foreign Relations and International Trade Policy, a strategic framework designed to boost economic growth, strengthen diplomatic ties, and promote the welfare of Zimbabweans at home and abroad. Announcing the decision this week, the Government said the policy seeks to position Zimbabwe as a peaceful…

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President Mnangagwa Seals New Trade and Energy Deals on Algeria State Visit

Staff Reporter Zimbabwe has strengthened its diplomatic and economic ties with Algeria following President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s State Visit to Algiers last week, which saw the signing of multiple cooperation agreements aimed at boosting trade, energy, education and agriculture. Briefing journalists during Tuesday’s Post-Cabinet beiefing, Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Dr Jenfan Muswere said…

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Zimbabwe to Hold National Monitoring and Evaluation Awareness Week to Boost Accountability

By Dickson Bandera The Government of Zimbabwe will host the inaugural National Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Awareness Week from 28 July to 1 August 2025 at Rainbow Towers Hotel in Harare, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen accountability, transparency and evidence-based decision-making in line with Vision 2030. The event, spearheaded by the Office of…

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Be Guided By Interests of Ratepayers, President Urges Councils

President Emmerson Mnangagwa By Dickson Bandera President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on Zimbabwe’s 92 local authorities to urgently address service delivery failures and refocus on the needs of the ratepaying public, warning that continued negligence and poor performance by some councils is unacceptable. Speaking at the All-Councillors Indaba held in Bulawayo this Thursday, which brought…

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“Not Just Talk”: President Mnangagwa Calls for Junior Parliament to Drive Policy and Leadership

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…

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Diplomacy Over Cake: UK-Zimbabwe Relations Take Centre Stage at King Charles’ 76th Birthday Reception In Harare

Lord Collins shares toast with Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu and Ambassador Peter Vowels at the King Charles III birthday party in Harare By Dickson Bandera The British Embassy in Harare hosted a high-level reception on Tuesday to mark the 76th birthday of King Charles III, a gathering that fused royal celebration with strategic diplomacy. The event,…

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ICAP and INSTAK Form Strategic Partnership to Preserve Liberation Legacy

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…

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