The Herald (Zimbabwe)
Cabinet okays US$4.5m health kitty
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Government approves US$4.5 million contingency fund to boost preparedness for seasonal disease outbreaks such as cholera and typhoid. Funds will support procurement of essential medical supplies (water purification tablets, IV...
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Constitutional Amendment No.3 Bill gazetted
GOVERNMENT yesterday gazetted Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Bill of 2026, kickstarting a 90-day public consultation period which will culminate in Parliament deliberating on the proposed draft law and its passage into law. The Bill proposes a...
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President calls Africa to action
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has enjoined African leaders to aggressively invest in water and irrigation infrastructure to insulate the continent’s agriculture from increasingly unpredictable weather patterns. Speaking before his departure from the 39th...
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President hails AU, SADC on sanctions solidarity
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has applauded the Southern African Development Community and other African countries for their solidarity and relentless calls for the unconditional removal of illegal sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by Western nations. The support,...
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AU SUMMIT
ZIMBABWE will advance continental economic integration and sharpen its bid to represent Africa in the United Nations Security Council at the African Union Summit starting here tomorrow, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Professor Amon...
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BUILDING A BETTER ZIM President’s call for action
ZANU PF must implement resolutions designed to uplift the lives of citizens while planning for prosperity beyond electoral timelines, the revolutionary party’s President and First Secretary Cde Mnangagwa has said. He made the remarks while addressing...
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SWIFT ACTION REQUIRED
GOVERNMENT must finalise the review of licences, permits, levies and fees during the first quarter of this year to continue improving the ease of doing business, President Mnangagwa has said. In his remarks at the first Cabinet sitting of the year at...
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PROVINCES SURGE
THE country’s provinces registered notable economic growth and visible infrastructure transformation during the implementation of National Development Strategy 1 between 2021 and 2025, with mining and agriculture emerging as the dominant drivers of...
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GLOBAL TRENDS ALIGNMENT
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has challenged the country to recalibrate its national interest in response to dynamic global circumstances and evolving international economic relations. In his address at the strategic seminar for ZANU PF Central Committee...
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UNITY OF PURPOSE :
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa, who is also the Zanu PF First Secretary, has called for stronger synergies between party policies and Government activities to ensure that national objectives under Vision 2030 are realised. Speaking yesterday while delivering the...
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FRIEND-TO-ALL
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa’s participation at the World Governments Summit in Dubai has placed Zimbabwe firmly on the global stage, showcasing the country’s foreign policy, economic priorities and sovereign positioning within the comity of nations. The...
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OUTCOMES OVER ALLIANCES
ZIMBABWE is open to forging economic ties with any nation and conducts its international relations guided by what delivers the best outcomes for its people, President Mnangagwa has said. With renewed investment interest in Zimbabwe and a peak in...
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POWERING PROGRESS
A GLOBAL renewable energy giant has expressed interest in investing in Zimbabwe’s electricity sector, a move that could reduce the country’s power costs, improve industrial competitiveness and lower the cost of doing business. The country’s rising...
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SHAPING THE FUTURE
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa today joins 40 fellow global leaders for high-level engagements at the World Governments Summit as nations seek future-ready strategies amid rapid technological changes and shifting geopolitical dynamics. Running under the theme...
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Firming gold prices boon for economy: RBZ
THE economy is set to benefit from rising gold export earnings and higher reserve accumulation following the current drop in value of the United States dollar against major currencies, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Dr John Mushayavanhu has...
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‘MUTAPA ACCOUNTABLE TO PARLY, NOT LAW UNTO ITSELF’
MUTAPA Investment Fund chief executive officer Dr John Mangudya has said the fund’s commitment to transparency and accountability is firmly entrenched in national laws, dismissing “myths” that the entity was designed as a vehicle for looting public...
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Soaring gold prices, USD devaluation wave boon for Zim economy PRESIDENT TO LEAD NATIONAL CELL DAY
THE current devaluation wave of the US dollar, coupled with record-high gold prices, serve as powerful economic drivers for commodity-dependent developing nations like Zimbabwe, analysts have said. They have noted that this trend will not only enhance...
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UBUNTU IN ACTION!
ACTING President Dr Kembo Mohadi has called for the reaffirmation of regional nations’ commitment to strengthening regional disaster preparedness and for collective advocacy for greater international support, saying disasters do not know borders. He...
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GOVT PROBES ILLICIT MINERAL ORE EXPORTS
DISCOVERY IN MOZAMBIQUE: A team found stockpiles of Zimbabwean mineral ores in Mozambique, leading to engagement with Mozambican authorities. GOVERNMENT’S STANCE: Government reiterates its policy on mining and export of raw minerals, emphasising value...
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Record gold rally sustains ZiG stability
GOLD prices yesterday reached a record high of US$5 000 an ounce, extending a historic rally as investors piled into the safe-haven asset amid rising geopolitical uncertainties. The price of the yellow metal was up 2,2 percent at 089 per ounce by...
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DIGITALISED BORDER SYSTEMS PAY OFF
THE US$300 million upgrading of the Beitbridge Border Post under the leadership of President Mnangagwa continues to enhance the smooth flow of people in and out of the country through the use of automated gates, which aided the Department of...
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Govt seals €20m deal to restore Lake Chivero
GOVERNMENT has secured about €20 million (US$23 million) to fund a major ecological restoration programme for Lake Chivero, in an intervention aimed at reversing decades of pollution and environmental degradation at Harare’s primary water source. Lake...
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PRESIDENT INTERVENES IN FLOODS RELIEF
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday temporarily broke his annual leave to lead a high-level coordination of Zimbabwe’s response to domestic and sub-regional rainfall-induced disasters that have hit parts of the country, Mozambique and Malawi. In this...
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GAME CHANGER FOR COMMUNITIES
MORE than ZiG14 billion (US$518 million) will be disbursed to local authorities this year under the devolution and decentralisation programme, bringing national spending on devolution to 4.83 percent of total Government revenue. The development moves...
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CYCLONE READY
GOVERNMENT has released emergency funds to districts across the country to strengthen preparedness and responses ahead of expected flooding in some areas during the peak cyclone season. The country is expected to continue experiencing heavy rainfall...
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OATH OF HONOUR, LOYALTY
COVENANT bonds must be honoured and treated with utmost seriousness as they represent the highest form of commitment and trust, President Mnangagwa has said. Speaking in a recent interview with the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), the...
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‘MY DECADE IN JAIL’
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has recounted his harrowing 10 years of imprisonment, beginning at age 18 in 1965, for his sabotage activities against the oppressive Rhodesian regime. He offered a poignant reflection on resilience and the fight for the country’s...
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DOWN MEMORY LANE
ZIMBABWE’S landmark Independence celebrations on April 18, 1980, nearly failed to take place after Rhodesian forces plotted to sabotage the event, President Mnangagwa has said. He said the Rhodesians were thwarted through an intelligence network that...
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‘I HOLD NO GRUDGES’
POLITICAL differences should never foreclose dialogue and reconciliation as Zimbabwe’s political history demonstrates that constructive engagement, rather than division, is essential to national stability and progress, President Mnangagwa has said. In...
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US$140m kitty for hospitals upgrade
GOVERNMENT has earmarked ZiG3,9 billion (about US$140 million) this year for the rehabilitation, upgrade and construction of health facilities countrywide, marking one of the largest single-year investments in public health infrastructure. The massive...
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Urban renewal tops agenda
A COMPREHENSIVE urban policy will be developed and implemented by Government during the next five years under National Development Strategy 2 (NDS 2) to transform Zimbabwe’s cities into inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable human settlements. The...
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No more joyrides!
THE Government has moved to cut the procurement of luxury vehicles and reduce excessive foreign travel by public officials under new sweeping cost-containment measures aimed at easing pressure on the National Budget and redirecting resources towards...
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Political finance disbursements: Zanu PF to get lion’s share
ZANU is expected to get the lion’s share of ZiG 162 million Treasury allocated in the 2026 national budget under the Political Parties Finance Act after the revolutionary party asserted its dominance in the 2023 general elections. According to the...
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Boost for rural digital literacy
FROM next week ICT devices start being distributed to disadvantaged rural schools, beginning with Manicaland, before moving to Matabeleland South, as part of efforts to promote blended teaching and learning, Primary and Secondary Education Minister...
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TONIC FOR PRODUCTION
THE Government has committed to clearing all outstanding arrears owed to farmers by the Grain Marketing Board and will ensure future payments are made within one month of delivery, as part of a new economic blueprint launched recently. This pledge is...
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A sacred exodus to prosperity
ZIMBABWE is moving towards a promised future where the general citizenry is empowered, worship is free, dignity is a birthright and economic freedom is a lived reality, President Mnangagwa has said. In his address at the Celestial Chorus 3 Soiree held...
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. . . closes 2025 on a high
AS the curtain fell on 2025 last night, the administration of President Mnangagwa had delivered on a raft of key signature projects, setting a foundation of high hopes for the successful implementation of the second economic blueprint, the National...
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Self-reliance by design
THE National Pharmaceutical Company says it is ready to venture into pharmaceutical manufacturing after recording major gains in stabilising the country’s medicines supply chain in 2025, a shift expected to strengthen national self-reliance and reduce...
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ZimSat-3 heralds tech-driven economy
ZIMBABWE is preparing to launch into orbit its third satellite, ZimSat-3, a development expected to strengthen the country’s capacity to use space-based technology for environmental management and national development. Under National Development...
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POWER BOOST
HWANGE Thermal Power Station is poised for a US$450 million upgrade, with physical refurbishment of the original 1980s Units 1 to 6 expected to start in the first quarter of next year. Zesa Holdings’ acting group chief executive officer, Engineer...
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From pulpit to prison: The fall of Madzibaba Ishmael
MADZIBABA Ishmael Chokurongerwa’s spiritual garments have been traded for prison garb. The once-feared apostolic sect leader, draped in white robes and wielding the authority of “divine” revelation, now stands stripped of sanctity, his fate sealed...
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HO! HO! HO! Let’s celebrate
THE achievements registered by Zimbabwe across every sector of the economy are worth celebrating this Christmas and going into the New Year, President Mnangagwa has said. In his Christmas and New Year message, the President said through unity and as...
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2nd Republic exceeds target
THE Government has allocated ZiG15,7 billion for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of over 44 000 kilometres of road network under Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme (ERRP2) this year, surpassing the intended target of 11 250km. ERRP2 is...
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38 YEARS OF ONENESS
ZIMBABWE is experiencing significant progress and transformation in various socio-economic sectors since the signing of the Unity Accord 38 years ago, and therefore it is the responsibility of every Zimbabwean to continue industrialising and...
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‘National unity sacred’
UNDER the second Republic, there is no room for antagonistic and divisive differences which breed hatred and disharmony, President Mnangagwa has said. In his address to commemorate the 38th Unity Day Anniversary, which is marked today, the President...
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President swears in new deputy ministers
and I really want to thank His Excellency for the confidence that he has actually shown in me and for appointing me to this auspicious position of being the Deputy Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprise Development,” he...
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We’ll back you, President tells ITU director
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has pledged Zimbabwe’s full support for the re-election campaign of Dr Cosmas Zavazava, the Zimbabwe-born director of the Telecommunications Development Bureau at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Dr Zavazava, who is...
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Sadc elects Zambia incoming chair
THE Southern African Development Community yesterday elected Zambia as interim incoming chair of the regional bloc, replacing Madagascar, which withdrew from the annual rotating chairmanship owing to a leadership transition. The regional bloc held an...
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ZENT smart meters deal gets Cabinet nod
ZESA Enterprises, a subsidiary of Zesa Holdings, is set to enter into a partnership with a Chinese firm, Shanghai Jingdao Electric Company for the establishment of a manufacturing and assembly plant for smart meters, switchgears and electric vehicle...
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Synergies way to go: President
SYNERGIES between the private sector and local authorities must be incorporated into the country’s broader urban development strategies so that more Zimbabweans benefit from efficient waste management, President Mnangagwa has said. In his address at...
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46 500 to get injectable anti-HIV drug at inception
AT LEAST 46 500 people will be put on the long-acting HIV prevention drug Lenacapavir early next year, as Zimbabwe begins its first rollout of the twiceyearly injectable that offers protection against the virus. This marks a major milestone in the...
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WHEELS FOR PARTY ELDERS
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday presented 10 brand new Ford Everest vehicles to members of the Zanu PF Elders Council as part of ongoing efforts to enhance mobility and strengthen the revolutionary party’s activities. In addition to the vehicles, the...
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‘Let innovation drive economy’
ZIMBABWE must transform innovative ideas into industries anchored on an education-led economy that will move away from employment seekers, as the country celebrates its Heritage-Based Education 5.0 model, President Mnangagwa has said. Effort, he said,...
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Chiefs critical line of defence, says President
TRADITIONAL leaders remain one of Zimbabwe’s critical lines of defence against alien cultural practices, which come under the guise of modernity, President Mnangagwa has said. In his address at the Annual National Chiefs Conference in Harare...
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EmpowerED to deliver
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday handed over a fleet of vehicles to the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training in a development tailored to enhance operational efficiency, service delivery, programme implementation and youth...
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President declares zero tolerance for corruption
UNDER the Second Republic’s leadership, corruption will never be allowed to derail or delay Zimbabwe’s ongoing quest to accelerate the realisation of Vision 2030 and a higher standard of living for the general populace, President Mnangagwa has...
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Zanu PF solid: President
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has reiterated that Zanu PF remains a solid and central part of Zimbabwe’s governance structure with unity, discipline and a firm work approach to national development at its core. Addressing the National Consultative Assembly...
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Vehicle, cash boost for Women’s League
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday handed over 21 vehicles and cash to the Women’s League and the party’s affiliate, Young Women for Economic Development, to enhance and ensure the continuity of projects spearheaded by the Government and the party. The...
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Strategic NDS2 seminars for Central Committee, Politburo
ZANU will next year hold strategic PF seminars to equip Central Committee and Politburo members with key tenets of National Development Strategy-2 (NDS2) and other matters related to leadership duties and obligations, President Mnangagwa has...
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‘NDS2, Budget in sync with indaba resolutions’
THE National Development Strategy 2 and the 2026 National Budget unveiled last week are in sync with resolutions from Zanu PF Annual National People’s conferences and congress, cementing the revolutionary party as a people-centred entity, President...
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NDS2 primes Zim for more growth
THE successful implementation of Government’s economic blueprint, the National Development Strategy 2 is anchored on transparency and accountability in the use of public resources and addressing the needs of vulnerable persons such as women, youth and...
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President extols ZDF
THE Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, President Mnangagwa, yesterday adorned newly-appointed Commander of the ZDF, Emmanuel Matutu, with epaulettes bearing the insignia of a full General following his promotion last month. This came...
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HIV milestones laudable: President
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to increasing domestic financing for health to safeguard Zimbabwe’s hard-won gains in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Today, the country joins the world in commemorating World Aids Day,...
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Govt committed to closing skills gap: President
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday said the Government will continue to address manpower and skills gaps through sustained education, training, and capacity-building initiatives aimed at fostering development, peace and security in Zimbabwe and the...
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NDS2 embodies Zim’s aspirations, says President
THE implementation of the National Development Strategy 2 will ensure all Zimbabweans receive timely, people-centred and high quality services, paving the way for an empowered upper-middle-income society by 2030, President Mnangagwa has said. In his...
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INCLUSIVE, NON-SELECTIVE
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday handed over brand new pick-up trucks to five young people with disabilities in a move that underscores the Government’s commitment to inclusive development and ensuring that no citizen is left behind. Each beneficiary...
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Days of exploitation long gone: President
THE current generation of African leaders is determined to prevent the exploitation of the continent’s mineral resources without ensuring maximum benefits for their nations, President Mnangagwa has said. Speaking to Zimbabwean journalists before his...
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Value-added exports surge as industry posts strong growth
ZIMBABWE’S industrial transformation drive gathered momentum this year, with the manufacturing and commerce sectors posting robust growth and strengthening their contribution to the economy. The manufacturing sector reportedly accounted for 15.3...
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President joins world leaders at key indaba
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa today joins world leaders as the 7th African Union-European Union Summit begins, bringing together Heads of State from both continents for critical discussions on strengthening international cooperation. The two-day summit, marking...
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Zim, Angola strike agric partnership
ZIMBABWE and Angola are set to cooperate in agriculture, with Luanda expected to benefit from Harare’s agricultural model, which has seen the country achieve self-sufficiency in crops such as wheat. Already, some of Zimbabwe’s agricultural extension...
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Dutch tycoon tables massive expansion bid
DUTCH billionaire and investor Mr Marcel Boekhoorn met President Mnangagwa at State House in Harare yesterday to present ambitious plans for expanding his operations in Zimbabwe. Mr Boekhoorn, the founder of Ramphastos Investments, is already a key...
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Zim on track for universal energy access
OVER 35 000 households have been added to the national grid since the beginning of the year, while electrification of the country’s clinics has reached 94 percent as the Second Republic continues to deliver on its promise to achieve universal energy...
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‘Sadc to maintain collective thrust’
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa says Sadc will maintain a collective approach to address challenges facing the region, while strengthening cooperation and regional solidarity. Speaking at State House last night after attending a virtual Extraordinary Summit of...
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President shares Zim story at world stage
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa flew back home yesterday from his successful working visit to Doha, Qatar, where he shared the Zimbabwean story with other world leaders at the Second World Summit for Social Development. This was said by Foreign Affairs and...
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Zim promoting entrepreneurship, innovation: President
SOCIAL inclusion and equality are constitutional and moral imperatives that the Government is implementing through the National Social Protection, Disability and Gender policies to achieve sustainable empowerment of communities to ensure no one and no...
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