Zimbabwe's Foreign Affairs Minister Amon Murwira met with China's cooperation chief Chen Xiaodong at the African summit. Leaders talked about trade deals and business partnerships during the FOCAC meeting at Changsha. Both countries want stronger economic ties through industrial cooperation and development projects. The meeting happened Tuesday as part of the bigger Forum on China-Africa Cooperation event.
Chen praised the friendship between China and African nations. He said partnerships help both regions build better economies and living conditions. The cooperation forum marks 25 years of bringing African and Chinese leaders together. Chen believes regular meetings create better futures for millions of people. Trade officials work...
Zimbabwe approved a child protection treaty signed at The Hague. Government leaders want Parliament to back the 1993 agreement. The treaty helps nations fight child trafficking and kidnapping crimes. Countries can work together on international adoption cases. Information Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere shared the news about cabinet decisions.
The convention creates global partnerships for child safety programs. Vulnerable children gain protection through international cooperation efforts. Foreign families can adopt children who need homes. Zimbabwe shows its commitment to worldwide child welfare standards. Other countries already follow similar protection rules for kids.
Cabinet members also backed a health deal with Russia's medical...
Zimbabwe's Ministry of Industry and Commerce will hold a meeting next week in Chinhoyi. Officials want to restart Community Share Ownership Trusts after Cabinet agreed to bring them back. These trusts help local people benefit from natural resources in their areas. Dr Thomas Utete Wushe leads the ministry and spoke to lawmakers about the plan. Cabinet gave his team three weeks to create a working plan for the trusts.
The meeting will happen at Chinhoyi University of Technology on June 17th. Parliament members can join and share ideas about how to rebuild this important program. Dr Wushe said helping local Zimbabweans earn money from their natural resources follows the country's constitution. Companies that mine or extract resources...
Farmers across Mashonaland East Province sold over 23 million kilograms of tobacco during the current marketing season. The golden leaf brought more than US$76 million to growers who delivered crops to nine contract auction floors. Provincial Minister Itayi Ndudzo toured facilities around Marondera and praised local contributions to national production targets. Government support and better farming methods helped producers achieve strong results throughout the region. Officials expect continued growth as more farmers adopt improved tobacco growing techniques.
Growers planted tobacco across 23,000 hectares throughout Mashonaland East during this production cycle. Crop specialist Moses Mutero confirmed that harvest volumes matched...
Ministers from China and Africa met to discuss quick action on development partnerships agreed at last year's Beijing summit. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the 25-year partnership serves as a model for developing nations working together. African officials want faster progress on 10 partnership areas that could boost economic growth across the continent. Leaders emphasized pushing forward with modernization projects that benefit both regions. The meeting aimed to strengthen cooperation between the world's second-largest economy and African nations.
Congo Brazzaville Foreign Minister Jean-Claude Gakosso called for rapid implementation of development initiatives. He stressed that swift action on partnerships would deliver greater...
Zimbabwe joined 17 other nations that approved the High Seas Treaty for protecting ocean life. The country became one of 50 countries that support the marine protection agreement. Global leaders need 10 more nations to enforce the treaty worldwide. Officials want to save ocean animals and plants from human damage. The treaty creates protected areas where fishing and mining cannot happen.
Environment expert Sherpard Zvigadza said landlocked countries like Zimbabwe can access ocean benefits through coastal partnerships. Cabinet Minister Jenfan Muswere told reporters that Zimbabwe signed the agreement during March 2025. The treaty helps fight marine pollution and climate change effects across international waters. Countries cannot claim...
Fire destroyed business equipment belonging to more than 200 small companies at Save The Nation Industrial Site Monday night. The flames wiped out machinery and goods that entrepreneurs had built up over many years. Business owners lost their main source of money and asked government officials for emergency help. Many people depend on these small enterprises for daily survival and economic support.
One entrepreneur told ZBC News that workers had spent over 10 years creating their workspace and buying expensive machinery. The fire erased everything they had worked to achieve during the past decade. Another business operator pleaded for assistance from government leaders and private partners willing to help rebuild. The devastating fire...
Galatasaray officials believe they can keep Victor Osimhen for good. The Turkish club borrowed the striker last season and wants him permanently. Ibrahim Hatipoglu serves as vice president and feels confident about signing the Nigerian. He told reporters that chances improve daily for keeping Osimhen at their stadium. The Yellow and Reds made quick decisions when opportunities appeared.
Osimhen scored 37 goals and made eight assists during 41 games across all competitions. His powerful performances helped Galatasaray capture both Turkish Super Lig and Turkish Cup trophies. The striker rejected Saudi Arabian team Al-Hilal despite their massive money offer. He prefers staying with European clubs rather than moving to different...
Kwara State Football Association plans major support for United during their President Federation Cup final. Chairman Mallam Idris Thuraya wants fans and stakeholders traveling to Lagos for the match. He told sports writers that government efforts need extra backing from supporters. Media workers will join the trip to cover the team properly. The association believes proper publicity helps showcase achievements.
Kwara United faces Abakaliki FC at Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Saturday June 24, 2025. The opponents come from Nigeria National League and represent tough competition. Thuraya emphasized moving supporters and interested football people to Lagos. Professional journalists must travel with the team to document their performance...
