Gibson Nyikadzino, Zimpapers Politics Hub Zimbabwe’s gains accumulated since the end of colonialism in 1980 should be meaningfully translated to protect the dignity of the people, secure national interests, and advance the people’s collective aspirations for continued resistance to imperial pressure, Cuba’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe Ambassador Susellys Perez Meza has said. Having established formal relations two […]
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Zim urged to protect own independence
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EDITORIAL COMMENT: Arrears clearance entering defined final stages
Zimbabwe’s progress towards clearing its arrears, which requires a complex mix of restructuring debt and making all debt live rather than being in arrears, is now moving ahead on a straight course that should see the country in the good books of the global financial community early next year. The twin programme now about to […]
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‘Zim, SADC must prioritise technical, vocational skills’
Leonard Ncube ZIMBABWE and the rest of the SADC region must prioritise technical and vocational skills development to equip citizens with skills suitable for modern labour market demands, a senior official has said. Officiating at the Meeting of SADC Ministers of Employment and Labour and Social Partners in Victoria Falls yesterday, Permanent Secretary for Public […]
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Cabinet approves Pipeline Amendment Bill
CABINET has approved the Pipeline Amendment Bill which seeks to provide for the protection of fuel pipelines and the environment thereby guaranteeing consistent fuel supplies.
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First Lady, transport stakeholders in crucial indaba. . . decries surge in carnage, calls for orderliness
FIRST Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa, who is the country’s road safety patron, has decried rising road traffic accidents saying the public transport sector in particular holds a significant responsibility in ensuring the safety and well-being of all citizens.
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EDITORIAL COMMENT : All public officers must work at highest level
Zimbabweans pay taxes, and we all pay some sort of tax even if it is just VAT on things we buy, and expect value for the money that is collected and spent in their name by the Government, hence President Mnangagwa’s emphasis on evaluating the performance of those running the public sector.
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Police prohibit carrying of weapons in Harare, Chitown
Crime Reporter POLICE in Harare and Chitungwiza have imposed a four-month prohibition order barring the carrying of weapons such as spears, axes, swords, knives, and daggers. This follows a spate of crimes, including public disorder or breach of peace in most parts of the capital and its dormitory town of Chitungwiza. The prohibition orders were […]
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Charles Prince Airport upgrade at advanced stage
Freeman Razemba Senior Reporter CHARLES Prince Airport in Mount Hampden is being upgraded to similar standards as the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport. At present, the airport is being used as a dedicated hub for light aircraft and flying academies. Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona said in an interview that negotiations had already […]
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Zimbabwe to host Sadc TFCA summit
Ivan Zhakata Herald Correspondent Zimbabwe is set to host the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCA) Conference and Summit from May 18 to 21 2025 at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC). TFCAs are collaborative conservation efforts that span across national borders, designed to promote biodiversity conservation, sustainable use of resources and […]
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PG reaffirms commitment to uphold justice, excellence
Nyore Madzianike Senior Reporter PROSECUTOR-General Justice Loice Matanda-Moyo has reaffirmed her department’s dedication to upholding justice, promoting prosecutorial excellence and enhancing efficacy for fairness to always prevail. In her inaugural address for 2025, Justice Matanda-Moyo, highlighted the necessity for swift and quality decision-making among prosecutors to uphold the law effectively. She indicated that, through her […]
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MPs hail Minister Mhona, team
Freeman Razemba Senior Reporter LEGISLATORS have hailed Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona for being recognised as the best-performing Cabinet Minister of 2024, as well as other senior officials from the ministry and parastatals under its purview. This week, President Mnangagwa awarded Government officials from various sectors for their exceptional performance that is contributing […]
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President Mnangagwa appoints Lieutenant General Matatu as ZNA Commander
Ivan Zhakata Herald Correspondent President Mnangagwa has appointed Major General Emmanuel Matatu to the rank of Lieutenant General and Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA). Announcing the appointment, Dr Martin Rushwaya, Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, said the appointment was with immediate effect. “His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe […]
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Chevrons brace for SA, New Zealand Test
TWO Test cricket matches each against South Africa and New Zealand are in store for Zimbabwe, alongside competing in a tri-nation T20I series. The series on home soil will feature two Test matches each against South Africa and New Zealand, on either side of a tri-nation T20I series against both sides. The series kicks off […]
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ZMX mulls futures on commodities exchange
Tawanda Musarurwa in Victoria Falls THE Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange (ZMX) says it will soon introduce futures trading on the country’s domestic commodities bourse. A futures contract is a standardised, legally binding agreement to buy or sell a specific asset (like a commodity or financial instrument) at a predetermined price on a specific future date. ZMX […]
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Editorial Comment: Diaspora remittances key to economic growth
THE US$2,2 billion in Diaspora remittances last year, a figure likely to be exceeded this year, help ensure that a lot of families live a better life. They also are critical for keeping the country on an even economic growth course and allowing imports to exceed exports while still having inflows of foreign currency exceeding […]
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Zim pushes for sustainable urban growth at UN-Habitat meeting
Ivan Zhakata-Herald Correspondent ZIMBABWE has called for increased global support for sustainable urban settlements saying there is urgent need to tackle informal housing challenges across Africa. The call was made during the first Executive Board session of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) for 2025, held this week in Nairobi, Kenya. Leading Zimbabwe’s delegation, […]
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Zim, Russia strengthen media cooperation
Herald Reporter The Russian Federation has expressed its commitment to enhancing cooperation with Zimbabwe in the media sector. A delegation from Russian news agency Ruptly met with the Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary, Mr Nick Mangwana, yesterday in Harare. Mr Mangwana reaffirmed the long-standing relations between Zimbabwe and Russia, as discussions focused on […]
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Sadc regional parliament inches closer
Farirai Machivenyika-Senior Reporter Botswana President Duma Boko has signed the agreement amending the SADC Treaty to transform the SADC Parliamentary Forum into a regional parliament and enhance the harmonisation of laws within the region. President Boko signed the agreement on Wednesday at an event that was witnessed by Speaker of Parliament Advocate Jacob Mudenda, who […]
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Chinhoyi school officials arrested over US$16 000 tender irregularities
Walter Nyamukondiwa Mashonaland West Bureau Chief Eight officials from Sinoia Primary School in Chinhoyi have been arrested for allegedly flouting tender procedures in the construction of a four-classroom block valued at approximately US$16 000. The eight are accused of improperly awarding a contract to Roadmap Company for the construction project. Among those arrested are school […]
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BREAKING: 12 United Methodist pastors resign over homosexuality
Obey Musiwa Twelve senior pastors from the United Methodist Church (UMC) have resigned in protest over the church’s recent decision to remove its long-standing condemnation of homosexuality. Speaking at a Press conference in Harare this morning, one of the pastors, Reverend Forbes Matonga confirmed the resignations, stating that the church’s new stance no longer aligns […]
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