President Emmerson Mnangagwa presided over the Zimbabwe Open University’s 23rd graduation ceremony, conferring degrees on 2,385 students. The group included 1,217 women and 569 men earning undergraduate degrees, 316 receiving master’s degrees, 191 awarded postgraduate diplomas, 79 granted diplomas and 13 earning doctorates. Among them, 294 completed programs in critical fields such as engineering, natural sciences, agriculture and law, aligned with national industrialization goals.
Mnangagwa also commissioned the university’s new Administration, Teaching and Learning Building at its Hatcliffe campus in Harare. Vice Chancellor Paul Gundani credited the institution’s progress to government policies under the Second Republic, particularly...
Harare City Council has proposed sharp water tariff hikes in its US$690 million 2026 budget, with increases of 61 percent for high-density suburbs and 188 percent for low-density areas. The council says the changes aim to align charges with the true cost of water production and distribution, citing rising expenses for chemicals, electricity, and aging infrastructure.
Under the plan, households using 0–5 cubic meters of water per month—the lifeline band—will remain subsidized, but those consuming more than 20 cubic meters will face full cost recovery. Rates in high-density areas would rise from US$1.24 to US$2.00 per cubic meter, while residents in low-density areas would see charges increase from US$1.70 to US$4.90 for the same amount...
Vice President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga has honored Mrs. Angeline Tongogara, widow of national hero General Josiah Magama Tongogara, on her 80th birthday, praising her as a selfless woman of valor whose life exemplifies dignity, patriotism, and service. In a personal message, Chiwenga celebrated her enduring contributions during Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle and her continued role as a guiding figure for her family and the nation.
He described Mrs. Tongogara as an embodiment of the resilience and integrity of the liberation generation, noting her controversy-free life and unwavering commitment to national unity. “Amaiguru, you are a woman of valor… an epitome of a life well lived,” Chiwenga said, urging the younger generation to...
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has directed Zimbabwe’s diplomatic missions worldwide to evolve into strategic economic hubs that actively promote trade, investment, tourism, and innovation. Speaking at the State House in Harare during the annual review meeting with ambassadors, he urged envoys to move beyond traditional diplomacy and champion national development goals.
Missions must project a positive image of Zimbabwe, defend sovereignty, and support the country’s “Zimbabwe is Open for Business” agenda. The President emphasized leveraging the nation’s educated youth by placing them in key roles within multilateral organizations and multinational companies to build expertise and enhance global influence. He also called for embassies to...
First Lady Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa says her vision is to instill a living heritage in Zimbabwe’s youth, weaving cultural pride into everyday life through values, beliefs, and identity. She made the remarks at the national finals of the Zviperengo Cultural Quiz Show held at Heritage Village in Harare, an initiative she launched on February 4, 2025, to reconnect learners with indigenous languages, traditions, and customs.
The event brought together thousands of students from urban and rural schools, who competed in categories that included proverbs, idioms, riddles, spelling, and traditional cuisine. Participants prepared dishes such as mbwire mbwire, sadza remapfunde, and mungai wemapfunde, showcasing their deep knowledge of their...
Broadcasting has evolved far beyond a simple medium of communication, now serving as a mirror of society, a unifier of diverse communities, and a catalyst for change, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Minister Dr. Jenfan Muswere said. He traced the journey from traditional methods, such as drums and fire signals, to today’s digital platforms, emphasizing the role of broadcasting in shaping collective identity, values, and aspirations in a globally connected world.
Under the Second Republic, Muswere said, Zimbabwe has accelerated media reforms to expand access to information. The country now operates 14 community radio stations, seven campus radio stations, multiple private commercial broadcasters, and six television stations...
Zimbabwe is finalizing its National Development Strategy 2 (NDS-2), a five-year plan covering the period from 2026 to 2030, which builds on the achievements of NDS-1 (2020–2025). Speaking at the National Budget Consultations in Harare, Zanu PF’s Deputy Secretary for Economic Affairs, Cde Endy Mhlanga, outlined the strategy’s goals: sustainable economic growth, industrialization, climate resilience, and 10 priority thematic areas aligned with Vision 2030.
Key pillars include macroeconomic stability, financial sector deepening, inclusive growth, infrastructure development, and food security. Mhlanga credited the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency, introduced in April 2024, for anchoring price and exchange rate stability and shifting the...
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra), working with joint security forces, seized 780 kilograms of marijuana, 720 units of Benylin, 234 units of Astrapain, and 561 units of Broncleer from a CB Coaches bus headed to Malawi on Friday. The contraband has an estimated total value of US$94,200.
Zimra spokesperson Gladman Njanji said the bus was stopped based on a tip-off. During inspection, crew members admitted to carrying Broncleer, prompting a full search that uncovered the drugs hidden inside 45 comforters. Authorities arrested two of the six crew members; the others fled and remain at large.
Njanji stated that Zimra is intensifying efforts to combat drug smuggling and abuse through random vehicle inspections, K9 units, public education...
Zimbabwe’s Gukurahundi Community Outreach Programme has gathered 18,015 testimonies as of October 29, 2025, reflecting strong public engagement in a national effort to address historical trauma from the early 1980s. Led by traditional leaders under the National Chiefs Council, the initiative is part of the government’s broader reconciliation strategy and aligns with President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s vision of inclusive national healing.
Women have submitted 10,827 testimonies—60.1 percent of the total—highlighting their central role in the process. Men account for the remaining 7,188 submissions. Matabeleland North leads with 9,554 accounts, followed by Matabeleland South with 8,461. Chief Mtshane Khumalo, president of the National Chiefs...
