Construction of Semwa Dam has reached 40 percent completion, with Rushinga legislator Tendai Nyabani expressing confidence that the project will finish by its 2028 target date. The dam represents a major climate adaptation initiative in Mashonaland Central Province designed to address food security through expanded irrigation and fisheries development. Nyabani credited President Mnangagwa for advancing infrastructure in rural areas.
Rushinga district borders Mozambique and faces drought conditions from irregular rainfall and poor soil quality. The Second Republic has introduced multiple development programs, including rural electrification at Mukosa, borehole drilling, a nursing school in Chimhanda, improved telecommunications...
Mutoko district has gained recognition as a developing tourism hub with the potential to attract visitors across southern Africa. Provincial Affairs Minister Itayi Ndudzo made the announcement on Tuesday while opening Gohori Resort Centre, describing the facility as an economic driver for local businesses and artisans. The resort will host government conferences and meetings while supporting the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
Owner Bernard Kasekete credited government assistance for enabling the project. He emphasized that the residents of Mutoko must lead their own development efforts. The minister stated that investment in the resort establishes a foundation for tourism growth, benefiting all eight districts in...
A bus accident near Madziva has left multiple passengers dead after the vehicle overturned early on Tuesday morning. The Pavilion bus was traveling from Karanda in Mount Darwin to Harare when a tire burst caused the driver to lose control at approximately 5 a.m. Witness Richard Mwandira reported arriving shortly after the crash occurred at a bridge crossing.
Several passengers remained trapped inside the overturned vehicle, awaiting rescue teams when Mwandira reached the location. Police authorities declined to provide immediate comment about the incident. The bus was carrying an undetermined number of travelers at the time of the accident. Further details about casualty numbers and the condition of survivors were not available.
Zimbabwe's government has confirmed that Statutory Instrument 87 of 2025 does not cover wheat imports and cannot be used to raise bread prices. The regulation aims to protect local farmers by requiring millers and processors to contract at least 40 percent of their raw materials from domestic sources. Officials state that wheat continues to enter the country without fees.
Professor Obert Jiri from the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Fisheries, and Rural Development explained on Tuesday that the measure currently applies only to maize imports, which carry a fee of 10 dollars per tonne. Agricultural Marketing Authority regulations allow grain imports while preventing opportunistic purchasing that would harm local producers...
First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa met a 14-year-old girl who helped deliver a neighbor's baby while adults fled the scene at Mhiripiri Shopping Center in Macheke. Chiedza Mushunje told the First Lady she drew courage from media programs encouraging young women to assist others in emergencies. The teenager awaits Grade 7 examination results from Tashinga Primary School.
Dr. Mnangagga promised to fund Chiedza's secondary education if she passes her tests, supporting her ambition to become a nurse. The girl relied on health education knowledge to help give birth to the infant at the shopping center under Chief Makoni's jurisdiction. Community members returned only after hearing the newborn cry.
Chiedza's mother, Tecla Mushumbi, thanked the...
Zimbabwe increased foreign currency inflows by 26.8 percent to $10.4 billion through August 2025 compared with the same period a year earlier, President Mnangagwa told lawmakers on Tuesday. Foreign reserves increased to approximately $900 million by late September, up from $700 million in June, earning recognition from the World Bank as a top performer in reserve growth.
The president attributed currency stability to restrictive fiscal and monetary policies that support economic activity. His administration expanded assistance programs for vulnerable populations through food aid, education support and agricultural input schemes targeting women, children, disabled persons and elderly citizens.
The government upgraded Zimbabwe...
Vice President Kembo Mohadi received an academic text on Thursday examining Western economic restrictions against Zimbabwe. Richard Runyararo Mahomva delivered his edited collection at government offices in Harare.
The publication examines how sanctions impact the nation's international relations and broader global interests. The work acknowledges the Southern African Development Community's designation of Oct. 25 as Anti-Sanctions Day, marking regional opposition to United States and European Union measures.
Mahomva's compilation responds to actions by the ruling party, state agencies and civil organizations challenging sanctions imposed by Western governments. The book provides research and policy recommendations for nations...
A Seoul court ruled on Thursday that entertainment company ADOR maintains valid contracts with the members of K-pop group NewJeans, despite their attempt to leave. The Seoul Central District Court rejected claims that removing former chief executive Min Hee Jin from her position violated agreements with the five performers.
Judges determined that Min could fulfill producer responsibilities as a board director without holding the top executive role. The court found ADOR met management duties through album preparation, performances, and promotional activities after the leadership change.
NewJeans attorneys announced plans to appeal the decision. The group declared independence in November 2024 after ADOR dismissed Min following disputes...
Zimbabwe's broadcasting minister urged Southern African media executives to drive regional economic integration rather than merely report events. Jenfan Muswere told delegates at the Broadcasters Convention in Victoria Falls on Wednesday that stations must create African content and control digital narratives to maintain relevance.
The three-day Southern African Broadcasting Association gathering addresses how public broadcasters can support Sustainable Development Goals and continental industrialization plans. Muswere warned that Africa risks losing its voice without ownership of the algorithms and data platforms that power modern media.
The minister questioned who controls artificial intelligence systems and where regional...
