The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has announced plans to strengthen the national grid by constructing a 330 kilovolt (kV) power line from Mutare to Chiredzi. The move is aimed at boosting electricity supply to farmers in the Lowveld, a region that has long
The Ministry of Health and Child Care has warned of severe disruptions to its HIV response programmes following a dramatic withdrawal of financial support by the United States government and a growing sense of donor fatigue worldwide. Speaking before a Joint Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Health
By Ashley Maponga In Zimbabwe, women make up over half of the population—but their voices in key decision-making spaces remain disproportionately low. While progress has been made in advancing gender equity in some areas, meaningful inclusion of women in policy-making processes continues to lag, undermining both
By Takudzwa Tondoya Zimbabwe is putting final touches to preparations for the 15th Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (COP15) which will take place in Victoria Falls from 23 to 31 July. The international summit is expected to draw 2,400 delegates from
By Elishamai A Ziumbwa The Government has officially launched a ZiG$100 million venture capital fund aimed at boosting innovation and entrepreneurship across key industrial sectors a move officials say is critical to driving sustainable economic growth. Announcing the development at the launch of the 2024 Competitiveness Report
Fastjet Zimbabwe is pleased to announce an environmental preservation partnership with Ele-Collection, a pioneering plastic recovery initiative working to protect Victoria Falls, one of Africa’s most iconic and ecologically sensitive destinations. The partnership will see all plastic waste from Fastjet flights into Victoria Falls collected and
Local private healthcare institutions will soon be barred from imposing arbitrary fees or refusing life-saving treatment following sweeping reforms introduced in a new Bill currently before Parliament. Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi announced the changes during the second reading of the Medical Services
By Elishamai A Ziumbwa The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) says it has remained steadfast relying on communities to lead the charge for justice and accountability. In its 2024 annual report released Tuesday, ZimRights described the past year as one of “resilience, innovation and unwavering commitment” despite
By Takudzwa Tondoya The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has more than doubled its gold reserves backing the local currency, the ZiG signaling a notable step toward currency stability and economic confidence. According to the RBZ’s Q2 Monetary and Financial Highlights released this week, gold reserves rose
By Judith Nyuke A 33-year-old Chinese national appeared in court on Saturday after being found with 4 grams of crystal meth valued at US$40. Zheng Chunping, 33, appeared in court charged with unlawful possession of dangerous drugs.The matter was remanded to 30 July 2025. The State alleges that
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