The British Council teamed up with Switzerland to start Creative Economy Week. They want to spark new ideas for music and fashion businesses. This project helps people learn better skills and boosts money-making chances. It also shares what Britain knows about these fields with partners worldwide.
British Council arts director Farai Ncube discussed their plans yesterday at an event in Harare. She explained that they wanted to showcase various art forms through fashion and music displays. The program runs from Wednesday through today under the motto "Growth reimagined."
Ncube stressed the importance of everyone thinking differently about growth based on their personal situations. She mentioned tapping into cultural traditions and...
Africa must join global progress efforts for the world to move forward, according to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. He spoke yesterday about how Africa matters deeply to humanity's future. The world needs to hear African voices and address what they care about. Yi shared these thoughts when meeting with reporters during the National People's Congress's third session.
China has built close friendships with every African country that recognizes them diplomatically. These partnerships have reached their strongest point ever under President Xi Jinping and African leaders. Chinese companies created more than 1.1 million jobs for Africans during just the past three years. China has remained the top trading partner for African nations for...
Zimbabwe wants to make friends with Russia and join the BRICS group. Foreign Affairs Minister Amon Murwira met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow on Thursday. He explained that joining BRICS would help Zimbabwe grow its economy, not just make political allies. BRICS started as a team of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
These countries created BRICS to offer a different economic system from the one that favors the United States and its friends. President Mnangagwa showed interest at the BRICS summit held in Johannesburg in August 2023. Vice President Constantino Chiwenga represented him as Zimbabwe officially asked to join these powerful emerging economies.
After talking with Lavrov, Murwira spoke...
President Mnangagwa will soon call together all SADC country leaders. He needs their help with the growing danger in eastern Congo. They must discuss what came from the online meeting held on Thursday. SADC officials said they might meet in Harare but haven't picked the exact day yet.
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan ran the online meeting because she heads up the SADC safety group. They talked about ways to bring peace back to Congo and looked at what the SADC soldiers should do there going forward. Leaders from Malawi, Zambia, South Africa, and Congo joined the video call.
President Hassan promised SADC stands ready to help Congo find peace. She said neighboring countries must stick together during these hard times. The group...
Senator Monica Mutsvangwa talked about Zimbabwe's success in helping rural women yesterday at Munyarari Primary School in Mutare. The government works hard to support women through many programs across the country. International Women's Day happens every March 8, and the 2025 theme focuses on rights, equality, and empowerment for all women and girls.
According to Mutsvangwa, women face many roadblocks that prevent them from reaching their full potential. These include unfair laws, policies, social rules, and stereotypes that push women aside. Despite these challenges, amazing progress has been made toward gender equality. Mutsvangwa praised the courage and determination of women who drive these positive changes forward.
The Zimbabwe...
Michael Nees believes Zimbabwe can shock Nigeria in their upcoming match. The Warriors coach plans to beat the Super Eagles when they face off later this month. Both teams need a win badly for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying games. The battle happens at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on March 25.
Most experts expect Nigeria to win easily, but Nees sees things differently. He describes the Nigerians as desperate and ready to fight hard after their poor start. Nigeria sits in fifth place in Group C after earning just three points from four games played. Zimbabwe holds last place with only two points earned from their matches.
History favors the Super Eagles against the Warriors on the soccer field. Nigeria has grabbed four...
Four people lost their lives yesterday when a large truck smashed into multiple cars and ran down pedestrians near Christmas Pass in Mutare. The truck fell onto its roof after losing control and going downhill. Many others suffered injuries during this terrible crash. The accident happened at approximately 12:40 PM on the road connecting Harare to Mutare.
Police official Paul Nyathi shared information about the deadly event. Three victims died right away at the crash site. The fourth person passed away after reaching Victoria Chitepo Hospital for treatment. The truck carried a heavy load of cement bags when it careened out of control. People who saw the accident reported the truck experienced complete brake failure.
The massive...
Zimbabwe Foreign Minister Amon Murwira came to Moscow to talk with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Lavrov told reporters that both countries treat each other fairly and with respect. They discussed how to improve trade between their countries.
Lavrov said they agreed to work on finding minerals, making energy, including nuclear power, growing crops, studying space, and building computer systems. Russia helps 125 students from Zimbabwe study at Russian schools each year. They may add more spots for students soon. Russia plans a big meeting with African leaders in 2026.
They will hold a smaller meeting somewhere in Africa next year. Murwira said Zimbabwe and Russia already have strong political bonds. Both want to create more...
Police detective Cassandra Hove lost her life last Thursday night at the hands of armed robbers. She was chasing robbery suspects when she was shot dead in Zimbabwe. The deadly attack happened in the Harbek area of Pumula South, Bulawayo. Hove served as part of the Criminal Investigations Department Homicide team.
Paul Nyathi, speaking for the Zimbabwe Republic Police, announced this sad event. Top police official Stephen Mutamba sent heartfelt sympathy to the Hove family. He promised they would dig deep to uncover exactly what happened. Police officials started a full review of all facts about the shooting.
The Zimbabwe police made it clear they won't back down from fighting armed robbers. They remain set on stopping all violent...
