Zimbabwe's air force has implemented mandatory drug screening for all applicants and will reject anyone who tests positive as part of broader efforts to keep narcotics out of the military. Air Marshal John Jacob Nzvede announced the policy during a graduation ceremony on Friday in Gweru, where more than 50 new officers completed their training.
The commander said substance abuse poses dangers to national defense readiness and warned that personnel cannot maintain the required standards if affected by drugs or alcohol. Medical evaluations for incoming members will specifically check for illegal substance use, and candidates who fail these tests will be barred from service. He called the growing drug problem a threat that demands...
A United Nations agency and a tourism operator have joined forces to install solar water systems at three schools near Victoria Falls, addressing water shortages worsened by changing weather patterns. UNICEF Zimbabwe and Wild Horizons agreed to the arrangement that will bring renewable power and improved sanitation to Mkhosana Adventist, Ndlovu and Sizinda schools, benefiting students and the surrounding areas.
Etona Ekole, who represents UNICEF in the country, said the collaboration demonstrates effective results when corporations and aid groups pool resources for environmental adaptation. The effort targets facilities suffering from unreliable water supplies and aging structures damaged by climate shifts. Officials expect cleaner...
Authorities in Zimbabwe are updating conservation regulations to address growing elephant numbers and conflicts between wildlife and rural residents living near major reserves. Officials announced on Friday during a conference in Harare that revisions to the national wildlife policy and the Parks and Wildlife Amendment Act will shape future conservation approaches under the country's second development strategy.
Tanyaradzwa Mundonga, who leads the Environment, Climate and Wildlife ministry in an acting capacity, told attendees that Gonarezhou National Park serves as a research site where more than 10,000 elephants provide data on movement patterns and ecological effects. He stressed that findings must translate into practical solutions...
Zimbabwe's tourism minister is encouraging citizens to vacation domestically during the upcoming holiday period as officials work to address pricing concerns that have discouraged local travelers. Barbara Rwodzi announced the push at a campaign launch event held on Friday in Kariba, where she emphasized that visitors from within the country already account for roughly three-quarters of the sector's economic contribution. The industry now represents 17 percent of the national gross domestic product, surpassing both agriculture and mining for the first time this year.
Authorities are revising tourism legislation following consultations with industry representatives to make costs more competitive with regional and Asian destinations...
A group linked to the ruling party has criticized proposed mining legislation for failing to adequately protect indigenous and small-scale operators, calling for stronger measures to reserve certain activities for local participants. Miners for Economic Development voiced concerns about the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill during a gathering on Friday at Shamrock Mine in Gweru, where National Coordinator Coussie Mcleame Anashe said the draft law needs clearer language distinguishing between mechanized and non-mechanized operations.
The organization advocates reserving strategic mineral extraction for citizens while limiting foreign companies to partnership roles and processing activities. These views mirror objections raised by...
Authorities in Zimbabwe say they need an additional $87 million to finish the Tuli Manyange Dam in Gwanda District, a project they describe as vital for expanding agriculture and mining across Matabeleland South Province. Work on the reservoir had advanced to 25 percent before stopping in 2022 when money ran out, according to a Zimbabwe National Water Authority representative who briefed government officials before a site inspection by Vice President Constantino Chiwenga. The official said construction could wrap up within two years if financing becomes available.
The reservoir will store between 33 million and 35 million cubic meters of water and provide irrigation for 1,600 hectares while supplying Gwanda Town, various farming...
The ruling party's Mashonaland East provincial leader has urged members to maintain solidarity and order as Zimbabwe pursues its goal of achieving upper-middle-income economic standing by the end of the decade. Daniel Garwe delivered these remarks during a weekend appreciation gathering in Ward 3 of Murehwa South Constituency, where he thanked voters for their support and shared outcomes from the party's 22nd Annual National People's Conference recently held in Mutare.
Garwe told attendees that President Emmerson Mnangagwa will continue leading ZANU PF through 2030 and potentially longer, noting that provincial representatives had fulfilled the mandate given to them by supporters. He praised the progress occurring under the current...
Zimbabwe's national police have denounced a fabricated announcement spreading across social platforms that falsely accused prominent businessman Wicknell Munodaani Chivayo of being sought for fraud-related questioning. Commissioner Paul Nyathi, the force's national spokesperson, issued an emphatic repudiation of the document, which bore official insignia and contained a counterfeit version of his signature.
The fraudulent message, purportedly issued on November 1, wrongly stated that authorities were seeking Chivayo regarding suspected fraud and associated criminal conduct. Nyathi clarified that no such communication originated from legitimate police information channels and urged the public to dismiss the material as deceptive. He...
Zimbabwe's government is demanding that nongovernmental organizations working in the nation conform their programs to local priorities rather than imposing external agendas, according to Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Edgar Moyo. Speaking at a ministry planning session in Bulawayo on Friday, he emphasized that while partnerships with development groups remain valued, authorities must determine national needs and direct assistance efforts accordingly.
The minister's statements follow President Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent approval of legislation overhauling regulations for private voluntary organizations. The revised law strengthens government supervision of such groups, imposes stricter registration standards, and...
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