Zimbabwe and South Africa have scheduled the fourth session of their Bi-National Commission for January 2026 in South Africa. The high-level meeting was confirmed during discussions between Zimbabwe’s Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile.
The commission will focus on enhancing cooperation in multiple economic areas, with a specific emphasis on value addition and beneficiation in sectors like mining and agriculture. Both nations aim to move beyond the export of raw materials. The officials also discussed collaboration on energy, logistics, and migration policy.
South African leadership expressed gratitude for Zimbabwe’s support of its G20 presidency. The upcoming meeting follows the last...
Government officials and development partners have stated that providing food assistance to vulnerable communities is an investment in dignity and stability, not charity. The remarks were made during the national World Food Day commemorations held at Matopos Research Institute in Matabeleland South. The event's theme emphasized collaborative efforts for improved nutrition and a better future.
Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Edgar Moyo explained that food support programs are designed to empower communities and build resilience. He noted the government, alongside its partners, has expanded social protection and climate-smart agriculture initiatives. Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development Permanent...
Omnipath Medical Laboratories has been reinstated as a member of the Association of Healthcare Funders of Zimbabwe, reversing an earlier indefinite suspension. The suspension had been related to allegations that the laboratory operated an unauthorized sample collection site at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals.
According to Omnipath's legal representative, Talent Zungura, the suspension was procedurally flawed as it was enacted without formal charges or an opportunity for the laboratory to respond. Following a letter from Omnipath contesting the action, AHFoZ rescinded its decision.
The association confirmed the reinstatement in a recent communication, stating the move was necessary to ensure procedural fairness and compliance with...
The Highlanders development squad, Bosso 90, will host an end-of-year awards ceremony this Friday afternoon. The event is sponsored by the Send Home company through a partnership arranged by Alexander Maseko.
Maseko highlighted his concerns regarding the insufficient support for the developmental team, a crucial feeder for the main club. He urged Highlanders to provide greater backing to the side. Maseko also called for the players to maintain discipline, emphasizing its importance for their professional growth.
William Chikoto has been appointed as the substantive Chief Executive Officer of Zimpapers, Zimbabwe's largest media group. The announcement was made by Information Minister Dr. Jenfan Muswere at a company workshop. Chikoto, who previously held the position of Group Editorial Executive, had been serving as the acting CEO for the past ten months.
Beginning his career as a junior reporter, Chikoto advanced through several key editorial roles, including editor of The Sunday Mail and later The Herald. The Zimpapers board expressed full confidence in his leadership, citing his success in stabilizing the organization during his interim tenure. His appointment coincides with the group's recent launch of a digital-first, integrated newsroom...
For the second consecutive week, the Tuskers cricket team saw their Logan Cup match end in a draw due to persistent bad weather. Their fixture against the Eagles at Harare Sports Club was severely disrupted, with only brief periods of play possible across the four scheduled days.
After a complete washout on the first day, the Tuskers won the toss and elected to field. Their bowler, Ernest Masuku, delivered an impressive performance, taking four wickets for 31 runs and helping to limit the Eagles to a declaration at 52 for four. In a strategic move to force a result, the Tuskers forfeited their first innings, sending the Eagles back to bat. This tactic showed promise as the Eagles stumbled to 27 for two, but further weather...
The MDC-T party and its president, Douglas Mwonzora, have filed an urgent High Court application after a group led by Shakespeare Mukoyi allegedly seized control of the party's headquarters, Morgan Richard Tsvangirai House. According to an affidavit from secretary-general Tapiwa Mashakada, the respondents changed the locks and barred official party members from entering.
Mashakada stated that the takeover was unjustified and that Mukoyi justified his actions by demanding payment for his medical bills from the party. The application names Mukoyi, expelled member Norest Marara, and the police as respondents. It seeks a court order for the immediate return of the building and requests the sheriff's assistance to enforce the ruling.
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A faction of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association, led by Andrease Ethan Mathibela, has condemned recent political pledges of funeral cover for ex-combatants, describing the offer as insulting. The statement responded to businessman and Zanu PF central committee member Kudakwashe Tagwirei, who proposed the policies at a party meeting. The association asserted that war veterans require genuine economic empowerment, not burial benefits, which it views as a trivialization of their sacrifices.
Mathibela emphasized that true empowerment includes land title deeds, healthcare access, business capital, and dignified pensions. He characterized the funeral policy proposal as a sign of disrespect and a misunderstanding of the...
A significant majority of Zimbabweans, approximately seventy-nine percent, support selecting their leaders through regular elections, according to a new Afrobarometer report. This public sentiment directly conflicts with a Zanu PF constitutional amendment proposal, known as the 2030 agenda, which would postpone the 2028 elections and extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term.
The report found that support for electoral leadership selection has remained strong over two decades, despite a history of electoral violence and contested outcomes. Fewer than half of those surveyed expressed trust in the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, or Zec, with confidence levels declining as educational attainment increases. A slight majority of respondents...
