The Herald (Zimbabwe)
Capitalise Sadc Fund: President
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday urged SADC member States to operationalise and adequately finance the SADC Regional Development Fund as he officially handed over the chairmanship of the regional bloc to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. For the...
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President in SA for 46th SADC Summit
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa arrived here yesterday to attend the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government which is being held today at the International Convention Centre. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to officially assume...
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President mourns Kariba ferry victims
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has expressed sorrow over the Lake Kariba ferry tragedy which claimed 44 lives on Tuesday afternoon and directed relevant authorities to swiftly strengthen maritime safety systems to avert similar disasters. In his condolence...
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ZDF modernises defence systems President challenges forces to innovate, evolve
THE Zimbabwe Defence Forces is taking practical steps to rapidly modernise its defence systems and capabilities to bolster national defence, foster peace and enable rapid response to national threats, President Mnangagwa has said. The President, who...
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‘Nation remembers gallant sons and daughters’
ZIMBABWEANS have been called upon to turn out in their numbers at the National Heroes Acre today to mark this year’s Heroes Day commemorations, whose main event will be headlined by President Mnangagwa. This year’s commemorations are being held under...
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President meets high-level UAE delegation
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday met a high-level delegation from Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates at State House in Harare, with discussions focusing on the digitalisation of Zimbabwe’s aviation and border management systems as the country...
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‘SEZs fast lanes to industrialisation’
SPECIAL Economic Zones are increasingly serving as the “fast lane” for accelerated industrialisation and economic growth, President Mnangagwa has said. Commissioning the Davipel Holdings headquarters, agrimilling, stockfeed and snack manufacturing...
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Ease of doing business: More levy cuts
THE Second Republic has, under its ongoing reforms to enhance the ease of doing business, scrapped and reviewed licences and permits across the residual sectors of agriculture, education, transport, sport and natural stone export...
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‘VP Msika stood firm in Zim’s defence’
PRESIDENT MNANGAGWA has described the late Vice President Joseph Wilfred Msika, who died on August 4, 2009, as a visionary leader and fearless founding nationalist who stood firm in defence of the Zimbabwe he helped to liberate. In his commemorative...
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Govt unlocks US$400m for infrastructure development
GOVERNMENT is establishing an Infrastructure Development Fund to unlock US$400 million for critical road projects, easing pressure on the fiscus, while accelerating Zimbabwe’s modernisation and economic transformation agenda. Infrastructure...
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President honoured
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has been recognised as an outstanding humanitarian by the Red Cross and has since successfully fulfilled all requirements to qualify as a Life Member of the Society. The President’s certificate was presented yesterday at State...
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Economy: Growth signs visible
ZIMBABWE has made significant progress towards achieving upper-middle-income status, with the country’s Gross National Income per capita growing by 84 percent since 2021, Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli...
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We’ve got the people’s trust, says President
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has described the overwhelming endorsement of Constitution of Zimbabwe Act (Number Three), which introduced key reforms to the supreme law, as clear testament to the trust Zimbabweans have placed in Zanu PF to improve their quality...
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. . . meets all end-March targets
ZIMBABWE has reached another significant milestone in its economic reform and international re-engagement drive after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Management approved the completion of the first review under the country’s 10-month...
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Our people deserve better, says President
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has hit out at unscrupulous businesspersons in the health sector who operate as cartels and syndicates to inflate costs of goods and services for self-serving objectives, prejudicing patients. The President, who is also Chancellor...
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President ups the stakes on industrialisation
PRESIDENT MNANGAGWA is today expected to commission the University of Zimbabwe Industrial Incubation Hub and the Specialist Medical Centre as the varsity moves to drive innovation, support product development and facilitate the transformation of ideas...
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Super El Niño: President urges caution
FARMERS must prioritise early-maturing and drought-resistant crops for the 2026-2027 summer cropping season as Zimbabwe braces for a likely Super El Niño-induced dry spell, President Mnangagwa has said. The President’s message comes against the...
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‘OUR FUTURE IS BRIGHT’
ZIMBABWE’S manufacturing sector will be an industrial hub for regional, continental and international markets as Government facilitates the implementation of its industrialisation agenda and accompanying institutional reforms, President Mnangagwa has...
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Women empowerment a top priority: President
GOVERNMENT has prioritised women empowerment through funding projects, expanding maternal healthcare services and increasing their participation in decision-making positions, President Mnangagwa has said. The Second Republic, he said, has also...
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Voter registration transfer to RG’s office set in motion
GOVERNMENT is set to unveil a subsidiary legal framework that will guide the transfer of voter registration functions from the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission to the Registrar General’s office. In the same vein, ZEC will cede the constitutional mandate...
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Tax relief, low charges boost ZiG use
A COMBINATION of tax relief measures and reduced bank charges has led to increased use of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) by individuals and corporates across the country, Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Permanent Secretary Mr George...
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Zanu PF rolls out CAA3 thank you rallies
THOUSANDS of Zanu PF supporters yesterday attended Thank You rallies across Zimbabwe to celebrate the enactment of Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Act . The ruling party hailed the legislation as a milestone for political stability, good governance and...
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ZIM BASKS IN GLORY
ZIMBABWE is ready to share its experiences, successful initiatives and development models with the rest of Africa as part of efforts to advance prosperity across the continent, President Mnangagwa has said. Speaking at the launch of the African Peer...
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Ugandan VP jets in for Zim Peer Review Report launch
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa was yesterday presented with the ZiG100 and ZiG200 banknotes by Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Dr John Mushayavanhu, who said the bills seek to bolster efforts to modernise local currency. The RBZ, Dr Mushayavanhu said, would...
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President, SA royalty rally for unity
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa and South African traditional leaders yesterday reaffirmed the historic bonds between Harare and Pretoria, calling for peace and unity amid rising anti-immigrant tensions that have unsettled migrant communities in the neighbouring...
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‘Turn scientific thoughts into tangibles’
THE current knowledge-driven revolution must create local solutions to address gaps through specialisation, a critical tool in the country’s modernisation and industrialisation agenda, President Mnangagwa has said. He made the remarks while addressing...
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‘I’m proud of Zim’s resilience’
ZIMBABWEANS have the capacity to face any challenges, and through collective effort in sectors such as mining and agriculture, the country is on course to achieving its development goals, President Mnangagwa said. In a wide-ranging interview that...
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Zim steps up charm offensive
POLICIES aimed at improving the ease of doing business, particularly in infrastructure development, will continue to be strengthened to attract investment, President Mnangagwa has said. The move, he said, will stimulate economic growth and improve the...
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Innovation bedrock of prosperity: President . . . commissions Mutoko Bioeconomy Industrial Park
ZIMBABWE’S science and innovation-driven academic revolution remains the bedrock of its long-term strategy towards lifting many citizens out of poverty into prosperity, President Mnangagwa said yesterday. Addressing thousands of people while...
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Industrial, tech skills way to go: President
GOVERNMENT is expanding school infrastructure, modernising learning environments and improving access to teaching and learning materials, with greater emphasis on digital skills, industrial competencies and innovation to prepare learners for life...
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DONE & DUSTED
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has signed into law Constitution Amendment Bill Number 3, which, among other things, extends the presidential election cycle from five to seven years. The new law, which will also result in Parliament sitting as an Electoral...
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. . . hails heroes, heroines’ national sacrifices
ZIMBABWEANS have a responsibility to build and leave lasting legacies for future generations, as was done by heroes and heroines in the mould of the late national hero Major-General (Retired) Everisto Dzihwema, President Mnangagwa has said. In his...
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Mutoko project to cut crude oil bill by US$300m
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is set to commission the Finealt Bioeconomy Industrial Park in Mutoko this week, marking a major milestone in the Government’s drive to accelerate rural industrialisation, promote value addition and beneficiation and unlock...
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‘We’ll keep improving livelihoods’
THE Second Republic will remain focused on improving livelihoods through people-centred development programmes, Zanu PF First Secretary and President Cde Mnangagwa has said. Government, the President said, was intensifying initiatives that promoted...
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Wealth creation policies to stay, says President
EMPOWERMENT and wealth-creation initiatives launched in recent years are rooted in the conviction that political independence is incomplete without economic emancipation, President Mnangagwa has said. The Zanu PF leadership, he said, would continue to...
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. . . advocates climate-smart agriculture
PRESIDENT MNANGAGWA has called for a national discourse on climate change to ensure adoption of agro-ecological tailoring and promotion of smart agriculture in all communities to boost productivity and contain possible effects of bad...
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ENDURING LEGACY
THE Second Republic will continue to uphold and promote the principles of peace, national unity and hard work championed by the late national hero and former Vice President, Dr Joshua Nkomo, while safeguarding the stability that underpins the country’s...
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Govt rolls out return plan for willing citizens
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has directed the Government to facilitate the safe return of every Zimbabwean wishing to come home from South Africa. He has also assured the returnees that they will receive the necessary support to rebuild their lives upon...
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Death a painful reality: President
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has described the death of his niece, Shamiso, as a painful event they had to accept as a family. She was 41. The young age at which death had claimed her life, the President said, was an indication that death was not determined...
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President praises Diaspora liberation legacy
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has described the Diaspora community as the nucleus of the early stage of the liberation struggle and praised it for helping in the country’s modernisation, industrialisation and development. People in the Diaspora, he said,...
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Govt strengthens strategic relations
ZIMBABWE will continue to strengthen and expand mutually beneficial partnerships that support economic growth and sustainable development, President Mnangagwa has said. Writing on his microblogging site X, after receiving credentials from incoming...
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As 75 against 4 vote for CAB3
AN overwhelming majority of 75 against four votes saw the Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3 sail through Senate last night. The Bill is set to be transmitted to the President for his assent. Once signed, it will be gazetted into law. Justice,...
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President commends AU financial self-reliance
PRESIDENT MNANGAGWA has commended the African Union for its efforts to achieve financial autonomy and reduce dependence on external funding, saying this would enable the bloc to assert its sovereignty in advancing its development agenda. The Head of...
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Matemadanda declared national hero
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has declared Ambassador Victor Matemadanda a national hero, describing him as a “war veteran who became part of the leadership of the association of our Liberation Veterans after Independence.” The message was conveyed to the...
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Lithium sector attracts US$3,4bn investment
ZIMBABWE’S lithium sector has attracted more than US$3,4 billion in investment despite a global price drop, reinforcing confidence in the country’s beneficiation-led mining strategy. The investment pipeline comprises US$2 billion already deployed and...
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‘Harness AI, innovation to create jobs’
ZIMBABWE should harness artificial intelligence, research and innovation to enhance efficiency across all economic sectors and develop practical, homegrown solutions to national challenges while accelerating industrialisation, modernisation and...
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President cracks down on poor public service
ACCOUNTABILITY, integrity, efficiency and compassion must be embedded in the character of all public officials, President Mnangagwa has said. In his address at the launch of the Citizens Engagement and Scoring Platform in Harare yesterday, the...
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We’ll never neglect war veterans — President
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has reaffirmed the Second Republic’s unwavering commitment to the nation’s liberators, pledging to secure land titles for war veterans and the wider community. Addressing the 4th National Assembly of the War Veterans, Ex-Political...
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US$500m fertiliser plant takes shape
THE construction of a million urea and ammonium nitrate fertiliser plant in Chegutu District is gathering momentum, with production expected to begin in 2028 as Zimbabwe moves to boost local fertiliser production and reduce reliance on imports. The...
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106 dams to unlock jobs, spur rural industrialisation
GOVERNMENT has identified 106 dams estimated to command about 78 159 hectares of irrigable land, forming part of a broader strategy to transform dams from water storage facilities into centres of agricultural production, value addition, employment...
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Zim, E. Guinea trade ties target new heights
EQUATORIAL Guinea President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo’s two-day State visit was a “great success”, as relations between the two countries have reached new levels, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Professor Amon Murwira has...
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Zim, E. Guinea sign 4 MoUs
ZIMBABWE and Equatorial Guinea have pledged to intensify co-operation in trade, tourism and investment following the signing of four Memoranda of Understanding between the two countries. President Mnangagwa and his Equatorial Guinea counterpart,...
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Zim, E. Guinea take relations to higher level
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa and his Equatorial Guinea counterpart, President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, are today expected to preside over the first Bi-National Commission (BNC), where several agreements are set to be signed. The Equatorial Guinea...
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Eswatini hails Zim’s UNSC victory
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday met an eight-member delegation from the Kingdom of Eswatini where discussions centred on bilateral cooperation, investment opportunities and the long-standing historical and cultural ties between the two...
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Zim spells out UNSC vision ‘. . . we’ll defend UN charter, contribute to international peace’
ZIMBABWE will leverage its recent election to the United Nations Security Council as a non-permanent member to contribute to the maintenance of international peace and security, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Professor Amon...
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Zim pledges US$1m to fight Ebola
ZIMBABWE has pledged US$1 million to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention to help fight and contain the spread of the Ebola virus across the continent, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Professor Amon Murwira has...
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Zimbabwe’s global profile continues to soar
ZIMBABWE’S global profile continues to soar phenomenally since independence, with Harare’s election into the United Nations Security Council for a non-permanent seat, showing that the country is globally a uniting figure and can be trusted by all,...
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DeliverED!
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has described as a “significant diplomatic milestone”, Zimbabwe’s huge victory which secured the country a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council during elections held at the UN headquarters in New York yesterday....
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CAB3 tabled in Parliament
CONSTITUTIONAL Amendment Bill Number 3, tabled in the National Assembly yesterday, seeks to introduce reforms that will reinforce constitutional governance and strengthen the country’s democracy, Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister...
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Amendment Bill 3 lands in Parliament
JUSTICE, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi is today expected to start the legislative process for Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) when he makes the First Reading of the proposed law in Parliament. The Parliamentary...
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DAWN OF A NEW ERA
THE final batch of multi-energy cancer treatment machines procured by the Government is expected in the country tomorrow, after the State successfully negotiated to airlift the 22-tonne cargo to bypass volatile shipping disruptions in the Middle...
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‘Women central to national 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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Road crashes: President reads riot act
President Orders Urgent Road Safety Measures President Mnangagwa has directed all Government departments and agencies to urgently enforce measures aimed at curbing reckless road user behaviour and removing unroadworthy vehicles from Zimbabwe’s...
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. . . exhorts seniors to lead by example
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has enjoined seniors to lead by example, keeping the values of loyalty, persistence, consistency and adherence to the correct line of the party. Addressing the 393rd Ordinary Session of the Politburo in Harare yesterday, the...
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Cabinet okays game-changer
CABINET has approved a landmark framework for Integrated Provincial Special Economic Zones (IP-SEZs), in a major policy thrust aimed at unlocking industrial growth countrywide and breaking the long-standing concentration of investment and development...
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Unity key to Africa’s growth, says President
AFRICA’S vision for the future depends on investing in modern infrastructure, improving smart water management to reduce climate risks for agriculture and industry, and strengthening unity through shared resources and regional cooperation, the...
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‘African solutions to African problems’
AFRICAN institutions of higher learning, research centres and innovators should continue to develop homegrown solutions that respond to Africa’s unique challenges, President Mnangagwa has said. In his Africa Day commemorative statement, the President...
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‘No to enemies of development’
THE Second Republic has zero tolerance for sabotage of strategic national investments, the President has said. Commissioning the New Glovers Solar Power Plant here yesterday, President Mnangagwa warned that anyone who steals cables, vandalises...
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Culture an economic asset, says President
CULTURE and heritage are central pillars in Zimbabwe’s socio-economic transformation agenda, with President Mnangagwa yesterday describing the country’s rich diversity and creative industries as critical drivers of industrialisation and economic growth...
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President demands results
THE younger generation must shed a culture of mere talk but instead, become productive implementers of economic and social policies, President Mnangagwa has said. Youths, the President said, need to take up the Fourth Chimurenga with conviction and...
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‘Economy stable despite external shocks’
THE economy has remained resilient in the first quarter of 2026 despite growing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that have triggered global uncertainty, higher energy prices and commodity market volatility, Information, Publicity and...
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It’s a fantastic job: President
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has hailed the now-concluded 90-day public consultation window on the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill Number 3 as a historic democratic exercise in which everyone had a meaningful opportunity to share their views. Speaking to...
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Amendment Bill consultation window closes
THE historic 90-day public consultation period for the proposed Constitution Amendment No. 3 Bill officially lapses today, paving the way for the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs to start compiling a...
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CJ appointment: Zim joins the elite club
THE country etched another milestone into its history books this week after President Mnangagwa appointed Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza as the country’s first-ever female Chief Justice, a development widely celebrated as a major victory for women’s...
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Zim appoints first female CJ
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has appointed Constitutional Court judge Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza as the country’s new Chief Justice. She succeeds Chief Justice Luke Malaba whose tenure ended yesterday after 45 years on the bench. Justice Gwaunza has been...
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