The Gwanda Rural District Council has initiated the development of a new five-year strategic plan to guide its local development from 2026 through 2030. According to the council's chief executive officer, Ranganai Sibanda, the plan is designed to align with national economic goals, including the Vision 2030 objective. The planning process involves a collaborative workshop with councillors, government departments, and community stakeholders.
The District Development Coordinator, Nomathemba Ndlovu, emphasized that the strategic plan is a crucial tool for providing direction and coordinating all development partners in the area. She stated that the document would establish clear priorities for service delivery, infrastructure development...
ZESA Enterprises, a subsidiary of ZESA Holdings, has significantly increased its transformer manufacturing output, with production rising to 1,940 units this year from 1,297 last year. The company's acting managing director, Dr. Godfrey Mugaviri, reported these figures to Parliament, highlighting successful exports of 800 transformers to Zambia and 117 to Rwanda, with plans to expand into other regional markets.
Despite this strong performance, Dr. Mugaviri identified outdated machinery, some over seventy years old, as a major constraint that creates inefficiencies and increases production costs. He appealed for a capital injection to modernize equipment. He also urged legislators to support a ban on cheap transformer imports, which he...
A new government agricultural strategy has identified a lack of commercial focus and poor breeding practices as major obstacles to beef production in Zimbabwe's communal areas. The blueprint notes that approximately ninety percent of the national cattle herd is located in these regions, where production systems are often characterized by widespread inbreeding and poorly defined breeding programs. This challenges the sector's significant contribution to the agricultural economy and rural livelihoods.
The government plans to address these issues by introducing elite indigenous breeds and promoting artificial insemination to improve herd quality. The strategy also emphasizes climate-proofing measures, including household fodder production...
Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritizing children's needs as a fundamental component of sustainable development. Vice President Constantino Chiwenga conveyed this position during his address at the Sub-Regional World Children’s Day Commemorations in Gaborone, Botswana. He stated that placing children at the center of dialogue demonstrates a genuine intent to act on their aspirations for inclusion, dignity, and resilience.
The Vice President detailed national initiatives aligned with this goal, including the Heritage-Based 5.0 Curriculum, school feeding programs, and efforts to retain girls in education. He also reported that the government has launched a comprehensive, multi-sectoral response to combat emerging threats...
Zimbabwe's industrialization efforts depend on aligning educational programs with the specific demands of different economic sectors and new technologies, according to a senior official. Ambassador Rudo Chitiga, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Skills Audit and Development, stated that a persistent national skills gap threatens the country's economic progress. She explained that each industry requires uniquely tailored competencies.
An extensive national consultation process revealed a significant workforce imbalance. The country currently has a ratio of seven engineers for every one artisan, a situation which hinders industrial effectiveness. In response, the ministry is collaborating with the Engineering Council of Zimbabwe to...
The Zimbabwean government is negotiating a new five-year funding agreement with the United States to support its national HIV response. Health and Child Care Minister Douglas Mombeshora confirmed the discussions, which focus on a memorandum of understanding for financial support commencing in April 2026. He explained that the proposed arrangement would gradually reduce external funding to zero by the fifth year, requiring Zimbabwe to scale up its domestic resources to cover the gap.
Minister Mombeshora emphasized the importance of maintaining the country's achievement of the global 95-95-95 HIV targets, warning that any disruption in financing could reverse these gains. He identified potential domestic financing streams, including sin...
The Zimbabwean government has emphasized its commitment to sustainable urban development and addressing the national housing shortage. During a belated World Habitat Day commemoration in Umguza, Matabeleland North Province, officials outlined key initiatives. Minister of National Housing and Social Amenities Zhemu Soda reported that over 800,000 housing units have been constructed under the National Development Strategy 1, representing investments surpassing one billion US dollars. He also detailed a new densification policy mandating that forty percent of residential land be allocated for high-density housing.
The government is advancing several programs to support these goals. These include finalizing amendments to national rent...
A 41-year-old man, Gift Mawodza, was admitted to All Souls Mission Hospital after a severe electric shock received while allegedly attempting to vandalize a Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company transformer near the facility. The incident resulted in his hospitalization at the same institution that his actions sought to deprive of power. He remains under police guard while receiving treatment.
Police spokesperson Detective Inspector Rachel Muteweri confirmed the arrest, noting that officers were alerted to his condition. She reiterated that vandalism of public utility infrastructure carries a mandatory ten-year prison sentence.
Mawodza now faces formal charges under the Electricity Act. His two alleged...
The government of Matabeleland North province has commended Hwange Colliery Company Limited Holdings for its investments in nurse training, stating that the initiative strengthens local healthcare. A government representative, Tapera Mugoriya, expressed that such public-private partnerships are valued for enhancing critical sectors, especially in communities hosting major national assets. He noted that the graduation of 36 nurses marked a significant step in bolstering the province's health systems.
HCCL Holdings CEO William Gambiza expressed pride in the graduates, describing the ceremony as a celebration of dedication and the start of a noble calling. He reaffirmed the company's commitment to supporting the Hwange Medical Company as...
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