President Mnangagwa believes talking helps solve world problems. He spoke at a late New Year party with foreign diplomats at State House. The President said Zimbabwe wants to talk with every country. He added that Zimbabwe makes friends with everyone.
The President pointed out that his government talks to other countries and makes new friends, which has created fresh ways to work together. He thanked all diplomats for helping build these connections and asked them to keep talking as they collaborate.
President Mnangagwa also wants talks about removing unfair sanctions. He said these sanctions hurt Zimbabwe's economy, just like bad weather does. Yet, Zimbabwe keeps going thanks to money from inside the country, citizens living abroad...
Zimbabwe farmers have started getting ready for winter wheat planting, with the Masvingo area looking to grow 4,000 hectares. Farm leaders met in Masvingo to talk about the coming season. Many farmers said they felt prepared and asked for help from the government to grow as much wheat as possible.
One farmer from Mbungo Estates plans to plant 170 hectares of wheat. They want to finish harvesting summer crops and start planting wheat by April. They hope the government keeps backing their efforts. A different farmer from a new water project in Bwanya Chivi North will start with 20 hectares. They asked officials to help clear more land so they could plant even more next time.
The government says everyone involved in wheat growing stands...
Twelve pastors quit the United Methodist Church in Zimbabwe because they disagree with gay marriage. Last year, the church's highest council voted to allow same-sex weddings and gay pastors. The Zimbabwe branch refuses to accept these changes. New Bishop Gift Machinga made their position clear Friday.
Machinga said former Bishop Nhiwatiwa always opposed homosexuality, which remains the position across Zimbabwe and Africa. After becoming Bishop in South Africa, Machinga announced they reject gay relationships, matching Zimbabwe's laws. He explained they plan to create regional groups that can make their own local rules, allowing Southern Africa to write its guidelines.
Several pastors resigned despite Zimbabwe's church leaders opposing...
The army held a special ceremony in Harare on Friday for Lieutenant General Emmanuel Matatu. President Emmerson Mnangagwa had just picked him as the new Zimbabwe National Army boss. During the event, officials pinned fresh rank symbols on Matatu as he started his command. Military leaders from across the country came to see him step into this powerful position.
General Phillip Valerio Sibanda, the top Zimbabwe Defence Forces chief, shared some wisdom at the gathering. He stressed that army leaders must show both strength and fairness. He told Matatu that his promotion brings heavy responsibilities and high expectations. Sibanda urged him to enforce strict rules but never forget the human touch in his leadership.
Matatu thanked...
Zimbabwean businesses plan to stay open Monday, March 31, despite calls for protests that many consider harmful. Business leaders believe the country cannot handle disruptions to its economy and ask citizens to stay peaceful. The government has promised stability, and the head of retail businesses told ZBC News Friday that stores will operate normally.
Mr. Denford Mutashu from the Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers said all shops will open as usual with support from security services. He pointed out that protests have always hurt the economy instead of helping. Other business groups agree on the need for peace. The Zimbabwe Miners Federation has told its members to treat Monday as a normal workday and to value the benefits of national...
President Mnangagwa promoted Major General Matatu to Lieutenant General and made him Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army. Mnangagwa also leads the Zimbabwe Defence Forces as Commander-in-Chief. Dr. Rushwaya, Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, shared this news.
Matatu starts his new job immediately. His appointment follows all rules in the Zimbabwe Constitution and Defence Act. He takes over from Lieutenant General Sanyatwe, who recently left the position. Sanyatwe became the Minister of Sports, Recreation, Arts, and Culture after Thursday's swearing-in ceremony.
Someone wants to check if Malawi votes are being counted fairly. A mystery person has stepped up as a private detective, ready to look through all the voting records. This offer comes as many people worry about whether the Malawi Electoral Commission plays by the rules. Opposition groups think the current system might help President Lazarus Chakwera unfairly.
The detective plans to search through voter lists for anything suspicious. Nobody knows who this investigator is yet. Many groups involved with elections have asked for outside experts to review everything for years. They believe independent eyes need to see what happens behind closed doors at the election office.
MEC keeps saying no to these requests. They claim their methods...
Malawi's higher education leaders just launched a big hunt for fake college papers across the country. They want to ensure that real degrees keep their value. Education Minister Jessie Kabwila says they found three main types of fake papers: those from lying about school work, papers from schools nobody recognizes, and made-up doctorates or professor titles that people didn't earn through actual study.
The National Council for Higher Education must check every college or university in Malawi. Schools running without government approval will shut down quickly, with legal trouble coming next. Even approved schools breaking the rules might lose their right to run or teach students. Kabwila believes fake degrees hurt society like cancer...
CTS Courier just started a new program called the "Bwenzi la Akasi Initiative" to help their customers celebrate happy times and face tough situations. This program shows how much the company cares about the people who use their services. The courier business wants to build better relationships with everyone who ships packages through them. They believe caring matters as much as delivering boxes.
CTS Courier Managing Director Jacqueline Bokosi told Malawi24 that customers made their company successful. She explained that they grew into a leading delivery service because people trusted them with important packages. The business is grateful for all the support it has received over the years. Their new program serves as a thank-you...
