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‘ONE PLAN, ONE BUDGET, ONE TEAM’
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has called on African countries to make sustained investments in resilient health systems, saying the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda should serve as a wake-up call for the continent to...
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INDIGENOUS TOURISM BOOMS IN VIC FALLS
THE resort town of Victoria Falls is quietly changing. More black indigenous Zimbabweans are no longer just working in tourism, they are beginning to own and run businesses in the sector, marking an important shift in one of the country’s most valuable...
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BUMPER HARVEST BOOSTS ZIM FOOD SECURITY
ZIMBABWE is poised to record a significant strategic grain surplus of between 550 945 and 964 945 metric tonnes this season, a development that has strengthened national food security and improved the country’s preparedness against future...
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UK hails Zim’s UN triumph
THE United Kingdom has pledged to work closely with Zimbabwe as the country prepares to take up its nonpermanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), which it secured earlier this week with overwhelming support. The assurance was given...
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Zimbabwe’s UNSC election draws global praise
ZIMBABWE’S election as a nonpermanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027–2028 term has attracted widespread international applause. Following the country’s emphatic victory during an election process held on Wednesday in...
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US$1 R20 ZIMBABWE WINS UN SEAT
IN a major diplomatic milestone that has been hailed by President Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe was yesterday elected as a nonpermanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) during a voting process held in New York. Harare got 182 votes out of a...
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350-KILOWATT TRANSFORMATION
THE 350-kilowatt solar power plant at the United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH), jointly funded by the Government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is revolutionising healthcare delivery at the country’s second-largest referral hospital by...
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ZIM STEPS UP MIDWIFE TRAINING
ZIMBABWE is expanding midwifery training schools, modernising training curricula and improving conditions of service for health workers under a drive spearheaded by President Mnangagwa to build a futureready healthcare workforce capable of delivering...
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‘Women driving Zim’s prosperity’
WOMEN remain central to achieving inclusive and sustainable economic growth and forging national prosperity, the President has said. Speaking at the 2026 Recognition of Top Women Leadership ceremony at State House in Harare yesterday, President...
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24 ROAD DEATHS IN FIVE DAYS: PRESIDENT ORDERS CRACKDOWN
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has ordered urgent and coordinated action to stem the escalating road carnage following a surge of horrific traffic accidents that claimed 24 lives in just five days, warning that reckless driving and unsafe vehicles can no longer...
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FROM RECOVERY TO ACCELERATED GROWTH
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has said the Second Republic’s policies and initiatives are delivering clear results, with Zimbabwe transitioning from economic recovery to accelerated growth. Speaking at the burial of national hero Brigadier-general (Retired)...
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FAREWELL BRIG - GEN TSHUMA
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa will today preside over the burial of BrigadierGeneral (Retired) Donald Silundi Tshuma at the National Heroes’ Acre. Brig-gen (Rtd) Tshuma died on May 15 at his Nkulumane home in Bulawayo. He was 71. The body of the late national...
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500 WOMEN, ONE FIERY VISION
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa’s vision of poverty reduction, women empowerment, food sovereignty, youth employment and rural industrialisation has inspired the transformative 500 Women Chilli Project being implemented in Lupane and surrounding communities,...
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‘INNOVATORS; CHAMPION HOME-GROWN SOLUTIONS’
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has challenged African institutions of higher learning, research centres and innovators to spearhead the development of home-grown solutions tailored to the continent’s unique challenges, saying Africa’s future hinges on harnessing...
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BRICK BY BRICK, CULTURE BUILDS
AUTHENTIC Zimbabwean song, dance and fashion took centre stage at Barbourfields Stadium yesterday as the country officially launched this year’s Culture Month celebrations in a vibrant display that reinforced Bulawayo’s long held claim as the nation’s...
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COLOUR, RHYTHM, UNITY
BULAWAYO is set to explode with vibrant colour, rhythm, and celebration today as thousands from across Zimbabwe gather at Barbourfields Stadium for this year’s Culture Month commemorations, a premier national event honouring the nation’s rich heritage,...
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FIRST FEMALE CHIEF JUSTICE SWORN IN
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday presided over the swearing in of Zimbabwe’s first ever female Chief Justice, Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza, and her deputy, Justice Paddington Garwe. Lands and Rural Development Deputy Minister Tsitsi Zhou, Auditor General...
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TECH MILESTONE
ZIMBABWE has recorded a major milestone in its technological advancement following the launch of the country’s first locally manufactured laptop, the Avantis Parote 1030i, by indigenous firm Avantis Technologies in Harare. The development marks a...
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FIRST FEMALE CHIEF JUSTICE
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has appointed Constitutional Court judge Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza as the country’s new Chief Justice, ending retired Chief Justice Luke Malaba’s tenure at midnight after 45 years on the bench. Chief Justice Gwaunza takes over as...
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BOLD MOVES TO BRING INDUSTRIAL GROWTH
GOVERNMENT will continue implementing bold policy reforms aimed at stimulating investment, accelerating industrial growth and creating jobs, President Mnangagwa said yesterday. Speaking while commissioning Varun Beverages Zimbabwe’s new Cheetos snacks...
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TREASURY CASH TO TRANSFORM BYO
GOVERNMENT, through the Treasury, continues to channel significant tax revenue towards accelerating various infrastructure development projects in Bulawayo in line with the key national budget priorities under its devolution agenda. Under President...
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4,48 TONNES & COUNTING
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday visited the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), where he was informed that gold reserves now stand at 4.48 tonnes, an achievement that places Zimbabwe as the 11th largest holder of gold reserves in Africa and third within the...
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PRESIDENTIAL INSPIRATION
AFTER spending 24 years in England, it took President Mnangagwa’s inspiration for Ms Quinn Sowa to come back home in 2022 and invest in the health sector, joining scores of Zimbabweans in the diaspora who have heeded a similar call and are taking up...
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NO TURNING BACK ON HEALTH REVAMP
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to improving conditions for civil servants, including those in the health sector, saying disruptions affect patients, the economy, and the general public.. The President said Government cannot...
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A FRIEND TO ALL
ZIMBABWE steadfast in its commitment to deepening partnerships and co-operation with every member of the global community, President Mnangagwa has said. The President said this yesterday after receiving letters of credence from Ambassadors-designate...
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‘ZIM CEMENTS PLACE IN GLOBAL VALUE CHAIN’
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has declared that Zimbabwe has cemented its place in the global value chain, shifting from a raw material supplier to a competitive producer of value-added goods — a milestone underscored by the nation’s first-ever export of lithium...
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Cabinet okays key mining reforms
GOVERNMENT has ordered a sweeping review of licences, permits, levies and fees in the mining sector, in a decisive move to unlock investment and strengthen the industry’s contribution to the mainstream economy under ongoing ease of doing business...
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4TH REVOLUTION
ZIMBABWE Fourth Chimurenga/umvukela, which aims to secure total control over the country’s national wealth and economic development, President Mnangagwa has said. Addressing mourners at the burial of national hero Air Commodore (Retired) Simon Bere...
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BULAWAYO BACK IN THE FURNACE
BULAWAYO’S industrial landscape is set for a major boost following a move by the Government to designate the city as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) for steel, a strategic intervention linked to the country’s broader economic blueprint and the rising...
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Steadier economy safeguards workers’ earnings: President
ZIMBABWE yesterday joined the rest of the world in commemorating Workers’ Day, with President Mnangagwa reaffirming the central role of labour in national development and underscoring the importance of protecting workers’ rights and dignity. In a...
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‘Stop exploitative contracts’
As Zimbabwe joins the rest of the world in commemorating Workers’ Day today, President Mnangagwa yesterday issued a strong rebuke of perpetual short-term contracts, saying that where work is continuous, employment must be secure. In his May Day...
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NDS1 SUCCESS STORY
THE Government has recorded significant progress under the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1), with women’s empowerment and small enterprise development emerging as key drivers of inclusive economic growth as President Mnangagwa continues to walk...
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Govt eyes 956 500t winter harvest
PREPARATIONS for the 2026 winter cropping season are underway across the country, with the Government targeting 140 500 hectares under wheat, barley and Irish potatoes to yield an estimated 956 350 tonnes. The programme forms a critical pillar of...
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ZIM: THE WORLD’S NEW HOTSPOT
ZIMBABWE has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with UN Tourism to position the country as a leading global travel destination, with President Mnangagwa saying continued collaboration will help showcase the nation’s natural beauty, rich...
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President calls for future-ready Africa
DEVELOPMENT is a continuous process with no endpoint and African countries must sustain momentum in infrastructural transformation to facilitate accelerated economic growth, President Mnangagwa has said Speaking after attending the landmark double...
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President Mnangagwa’s emotional encounter with the past @ ZITF Colour, crowds and national pride
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa was yesterday confronted by an unsettling fragment of his own past as he walked through the Zanu-pf pavilion at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair in Bulawayo, where history did not sit quietly behind glass but reached out, raw...
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ZIM, BOTS INK 10 DEALS TO IGNITE NEW TRADE ROADMAP
ZIMBABWE and Botswana yesterday signed 10 Memoranda of Understanding (Mous) and Memoranda of Agreement (Moas) in various economic and social sectors, with President Mnangagwa saying the agreements must serve as instruments for accelerated trade,...
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Zim, Bots seal seven-deal pact
ZIMBABWE and Botswana are set to deepen bilateral relations during a three day State visit by Botswana President Duma Boko, who arrived in the country yesterday. Today, the two leaders will co-chair the Fifth Session of the Zimbabwe Botswana Bi...
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‘RUSSIA-ZIMBABWE WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD RELATIONS’
ZIMBABWE and Russia will continue to strengthen and celebrate their long-enduring relations that encompass trade, political support and partnerships in the health sector, President Mnangagwa has said. Yesterday, Russian Ambassador to Zimbabwe Nikolai...
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WHERE THE CHAPUNGU FLIES, ZIMBABWE LIVES
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday said the Second Republic will continue efforts to ensure the country’s rich heritage is no longer held hostage in foreign museums, public spaces and private galleries. Speaking at a ceremony where he received the eighth...
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FINAL COUNTDOWN TO MAPHISA
MAPHISA is set to come alive this Saturday as the nation gathers in Matobo District for this year’s Independence Day celebrations, with preparations now 98 percent complete and all systems in place for a colourful and historic event. Teams on the...
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ZIM TOURISM TO THE WORLD
A NINE-MEMBER delegation of United Nations Ambassadors has expressed profound awe and excitement over Zimbabwe’s breathtaking beauty and the warm hospitality of its people, describing the country as a beacon of peace in a major shot in the arm for the...
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ETERNAL FLAME STIRS LIBERATION MEMORIES AT MANAMA
THE arrival of the Independence Flame at Manama High School yesterday was more than a ceremonial stop — it was an emotional homecoming that reopened a defining chapter of the country’s liberation history. For many gathered, the moment rekindled...
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FLAME OF FREEDOM LIGHTS WAY TO MAPHISA Massive public health overhaul gains momentum
THE symbolic Independence Flame, which arrived in Matabeleland South Province yesterday, has officially marked the countdown to this year’s 46th Independence Day celebrations to be hosted by the province in Maphisa. The Eternal Flame of Independence,...
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Mabvuku Interchange progress charms President
THE Second Republic is committed to ensuring the rapid transformation of the country’s national infrastructure as Zimbabwe journeys towards uppermiddleeconomic status, President Mnangagwa has said. He said this yesterday after assessing progress on...
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BIG5 ZIG NOTES ROLLOUT IGNITES PUBLIC CONFIDENCE
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has rolled out a new series of Zimbabwe Gold (ZIG) notes, which officially entered circulation yesterday as part of broader efforts to strengthen confidence in the domestic currency and support monetary...
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MATABELELAND TOBACCO THRIVES
VICTORIA FALLS, one of the Seven Wonders of theworld, is surging into the peak tourism season with remarkable energy, its waters rising earlier than expected and stealing the spotlight once more. Even against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict in the...
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Churches key to development
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has praised churches for their growing role as partners in national development, highlighting their active participation in Government programmes and community-driven initiatives. He made the remarks at the Zion Christian Church...
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FROM LIBERATION TIES TO ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
ZIMBABWE and Ghana are repositioning their long standing liberation ties into a strategic economic partnership, with President Mnangagwa saying the two countries are now focused on translating shared history into tangible cooperation across key...
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‘PAYING HOMAGE TO CORRECT PARTS OF AFRICAN SOIL’
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is set to make a historic State visit to Ghana today - an important milestone in Zimbabwe-ghana relations and the wider Pan-african spirit, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Professor Amon Murwira has said. In Ghana,...
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ZIM’S NEW ‘MECCA’ RISES FROM SAND
AUTHORITIES have expressed strong confidence that the first domestic class games will be played at the Mosi Oa Tunya Cricket Oval in August, with the state-of-the-art facility now just above 80 percent complete and the centre wicket nearing finality at...
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We want to ensure that every ward and district in our country has all the adequate resources and facilities
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to ensuring every health facility in the country is properly resourced so that all Zimbabweans, including those in remote areas, can access quality care. Speaking to the media in Harare...
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PRESIDENT MNANGAGWA BREAKS NEW GROUND
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa on Friday made history by becoming the first Head of State to visit Ingutsheni Central Hospital in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s largest psychiatric facility. He pledged US$1 million towards its rehabilitation after years of deterioration...
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BINGA’S WINNING GOAL
BINGA District is set to admit its first intake at its new multidisciplinary nurse training school in 2027, marking a major step in expanding local health training and addressing staff shortages in the district in fulfilment of President Mnangagwa’s...
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ECONOMIC REFORMS TAKE CENTRE STAGE
AS ZIMBABWE accelerates its march towards becoming an upper-middle-income society by 2030, private sector leaders have commended the Second Republic’s commitment to economic revival while calling for even deeper collaboration to sustain the momentum of...
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MAT SOUTH SCIENCE SURGE
OVER 10,000 secondary school learners in Matabeleland South Province are set to benefit from 41 science laboratories being constructed across the seven districts as part of the Independence Legacy Projects being implemented by the Second Republic. The...
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SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED
THE signing of performance contracts by heads of Government ministries, departments and agencies represents a binding obligation to deliver impactful services to ordinary Zimbabweans through accountable, excellent and results-oriented leadership,...
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2030: GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT
ZANU-PF Secretary General, Advocate Jacob Mudenda, has said the people’s desire for President Mnangagwa to remain in office beyond 2028 is real, and called for accelerated implementation of transformative projects to ensure solid fulfilment of his...
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Zim’s silicon dawn: President launches 2026-2030 AI strategy
CONCERTED investment in the Information Communication Technology sector is bearing fruit as it has guaranteed connectivity for a data and knowledge future, President Mnangagwa has said. The country, he said, continues to register progress with regard...
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‘PROTECT PUBLIC ASSETS’
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has called for the protection and preservation of public infrastructure, saying such property must always be treated with respect and dignity. Speaking after touring a state-of-theart 72-seater modern coach presented to him at...
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Walking the talk
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa continues to walk the talk in his drive to modernise public health institutions, with the Government distributing 63 Autoquant laboratory machines to district hospitals across the country in a development expected to enhance access...
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20-year promises delivered
FOR months, Matabeleland South Province has been alive with construction activity as more than 1,000 workers, 80 percent of them local, push through heavy rains and strong winds to revive the region’s major projects and meet Independence Day...
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GLOBAL CAPITAL, LOCAL GROWTH...
THE Victoria Falls Stock Exchange ( VFEX), a flagship creation of President Mnangagwa’s Second Republic, has continued to justify its establishment by facilitating capital raises exceeding US$100 million across multiple sectors in just five years. The...
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MUTUAL RESPECT SHARED PROSPERITY
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa last week met diplomats accredited to Zimbabwe, continuing a tradition that analysts say reflects the institutionalisation of the Second Republic’s foreign policy posture centred on openness, dialogue and predictability in...
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‘Shun complacency’
THE several achievements in various facets of the economy that the country has registered must never be a source of complacency but should instead act as motivation to do more and break new ground, as there is still more work to be done, President...
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ZIMBABWE READY
ZIMBABWE stands ready to welcome investments and partnerships from around the world, built on transparency and fairness, in alignment with the country’s social and economic aspirations, President Mnangagwa has said. In his address to heads of missions...
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Football’s game changer
SPORTING disciplines such as football have the power to unite people from different backgrounds, fostering cohesion and a deep sense of belonging among communities, supporters and players, President Mnangagwa has said. In his address at the launch of...
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‘Mineral wealth for national growth’
THE export of mineral ores was banned with immediate effect to prevent the plunder of the country’s natural resources following unprecedented and unacceptable extraction of raw lithium ore as well as massive exports and stockpiling ahead of the 2027...
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4 305 prisoners freed on Presidential Amnesty
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has proclaimed Clemency Order No. 1 of 2026 granting amnesty to 4 305 inmates, in a move aimed at promoting restorative justice and decongesting the country’s correctional facilities. Announcing the development, Justice, Legal and...
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‘Embrace new technologies’
Under a scorching, rain-making sun that hung over Gweru yesterday, 105 graduating officer cadets stood in a striking cow-horn formation on the parade square, resolutely awaiting President Mnangagwa’s arrival to commission them as military...
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2 600 new jobs at Varun
VARUN Beverages Ltd (VBL) has invested more than US$260 million in new beer and snacks manufacturing plants, set to be officially opened by President Mnangagwa in the coming months, as the company expands its food and beverage portfolio in Zimbabwe....
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President urges Politburo to be thought leaders who guide the generation of ideas that drive Party growth
ZIMBABWE has clear prospects for accelerated economic development this year, requiring everyone to play his or her part in order to attain Vision 2030, President Mnangagwa has said. Addressing the 390th Politburo meeting in Harare yesterday, President...
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Zim wins tourism hat-trick
ZIMBABWE is set to host three high-level United Nations tourism meetings from 27 April to May 1, in a development that underscores growing international confidence in the country’s political and diplomatic standing within global tourism...
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Byo rolls out twice yearly HIV injection
BULAWAYO has marked a significant milestone in Zimbabwe’s fight against HIV with the launch yesterday of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (PREP) that is administered just twice a year. Scores of key vulnerable groups,...
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