Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has stated that the government is dedicated to fostering transparent and efficient public procurement systems. Addressing the African Public Procurement Network assembly in Victoria Falls, he emphasized that political will is fundamental to transforming these systems across the continent. He revealed that public procurement constitutes about 17 percent of Zimbabwe's GDP, underscoring its economic importance.
Chiwenga highlighted the establishment of the Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe as a key initiative for promoting professionalism. He told delegates that integrating technology, like e-procurement systems, is now essential for enhancing transparency and reducing corruption. He also...
The Zimbabwean government affirmed its commitment to reforming the media sector, with Information Minister Jenfan Muswere stating its central role in national development. He reported that the government is expanding media training and revising educational curricula through partnerships with higher learning institutions. This effort aims to equip journalists with the professional skills needed for the digital era.
Minister Muswere emphasized that the media is a strategic pillar for achieving the nation's Vision 2030. He outlined key government priorities, which include ensuring access to information, advancing digital transformation, and promoting media pluralism. He also cited the National Artificial Intelligence Policy as a guiding...
Vice President Kembo Mohadi identified young people as essential drivers of Zimbabwe's economic and social transformation, citing their energy and creativity. Speaking at an Intergenerational Dialogue Summit in Harare, he described youth as digital natives and innovators vital for future economic growth. The Vice President urged them to take a leading role in national development.
The summit, organized by the Vision 2030 Movement, aimed to bridge generational divides and foster collaboration. Attendees included Minister Paul Mavima, Minister Tino Machakaire, Ambassador Chris Mutsvangwa, and NetOne CEO Raphael Mushanawani. Mohadi emphasized that combining the wisdom of elders with the fresh spirit of youth is key to addressing national...
Coal mining firms in Hwange are finalizing a strategy to refurbish the local railway network connecting the coal fields to their markets. The initiative, which has full government support, aims to create a more efficient and cost-effective logistics corridor for the region's mining industry.
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga confirmed the companies are preparing a position paper for the Office of the President and Cabinet. He stated that an efficient rail system is a critical enabler for the coal business, allowing products to be transported to markets more effectively. The government is encouraging this collaborative effort.
Richard Moyo, the Minister of State for Matabeleland North Provincial Affairs and Devolution, expressed...
The NetOne Group is leading efforts to provide young people with digital tools and skills, positioning them as key drivers of the nation's technological advancement. Chief Executive Officer Raphael Mushanawani explained that the telecommunications provider is building essential digital infrastructure to serve as a foundation for progress.
Mushanawani detailed a comprehensive strategy focused on several key sectors. In education, the company is collaborating with tertiary institutions to nurture future software developers. For agriculture, it provides mobile technology that gives young farmers access to critical weather and land-use data. The mining sector is also being transformed through digital surveying and claim management systems...
The Government of Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing public welfare through sustained economic growth and macroeconomic stability. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube stated that this strategy relies on expanding the Gross Domestic Product and maintaining low inflation through disciplined fiscal and monetary management. He noted the economy has grown at an average of 5.58 percent over the past five years.
Minister Ncube outlined the goal of achieving between 7 and 9 percent growth to reach the per capita income targets set under the Vision 2030 agenda. The government's approach includes structural transformation initiatives focused on industrialization, digitalization, and value addition. These measures are intended to...
Construction on a new commuter railway connecting Harare and Chitungwiza is scheduled to begin shortly following the project's official launch. The three billion dollar initiative is a collaboration between the National Railways of Zimbabwe and the Beitbridge-Bulawayo Railway Company. Necessary equipment has already been manufactured and assembled in Bulawayo.
The Minister of Transport and Energy, Enos Chikowore, stated that the railway would eliminate the current passenger inconveniences of long queues and congestion. He explained that trains operating on a fixed schedule would allow commuters to plan their journeys effectively. The project is also expected to create hundreds of new jobs.
The National Railways of Zimbabwe will...
A Harare man, Timothy Chiminya, has been convicted for undermining presidential authority after falsely claiming the title King Munhumutapa. He asserted that a spirit medium granted him the power to appoint and remove traditional leaders. The court found his actions unlawful, violating the Constitution and the Traditional Leaders Act, which reserves such authority for the President.
The prosecution argued that Chiminya’s claims of being the King of Zimbabwe and Emperor of Africa demonstrated high moral culpability and directly challenged the state. They requested a custodial sentence to deter future offenses. His defense lawyer pleaded for leniency, citing his client’s status as a first-time offender who had complied with bail...
A financial transformation is underway in Hakwata Village, Chipinge, where a traditional savings practice known as mukando is fueling local development. This shift follows the commissioning of a 200-kilowatt solar mini-grid, a project implemented by the government and the United Nations Development Programme with support from the United Kingdom. The community, once characterized by poverty, is now a model of rural self-reliance.
The savings groups, largely composed of women, operate as Internal Savings and Lending Associations. Members contribute small sums weekly, with the pooled funds being loaned out to support small businesses. Individuals like Privilege Sithole and Cloudia Dhliwayo have used these loans to start a grocery shop and...
