Uganda has signed the first-ever agreement to share mineral production for the revival of Kilembe Mines, the country's biggest copper site. Finance Minister Matia Kasaija and Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa signed on behalf of Uganda. The local businesses Sarrai Group Ltd and Nile Fibreboard Ltd became the winning investors. These companies stood out among 14 firms that wanted to bring life back to the inactive mine.
Minister Nankabirwa described the agreement as a big step forward for Uganda's mineral business. She stressed how it would help build up industry, create jobs, and boost local mining work. The copper-rich Kilembe Mines contain more than 4 million tons of deposits but have sat unused for over 30 years. Recent floods caused...
The Malawi Flames boosted their chances of advancing to the next round of the 2025 African Nations Championship qualifiers by defeating Comoros 2-0 at Bingu National Stadium last Saturday. Despite playing on home soil, the Flames acted as visitors since Comoros selected this venue after their stadiums failed the Confederation of African Football inspection. Goals from Binwell Katinji and Zebron Kalima secured an important victory for Malawi, putting them ahead before the return match happening at the same location this coming Saturday.
Malawi needs just a tie during the second meeting to move forward in the competition. Both teams competed evenly throughout the match, with Comoros controlling early play as the designated home squad...
Malawians gather every March 3rd to honor their national heroes during Martyrs' Day. This special day remembers brave men and women who died fighting for freedom from colonial rule. Their sacrifice helped create the independent nation that exists today. Many people see this celebration as a cornerstone of Malawian national identity.
The heroes gave their lives because they believed all Malawians deserved liberty and self-determination. Their courage against powerful forces stands as an example for citizens today. Schools teach children about these freedom fighters to build national pride. Communities across the country hold special events that bring together people from different backgrounds.
Martyrs' Day helps Malawians reflect on...
Women of the Seventh-day Adventist Church met at Mnjiri Community Day Secondary School Hall to celebrate the International Women's Day of Prayer together. The SDA Women's Ministry planned this event, which brought women from many places around the Mzimba Zone, including Embangweni, Edingeni, and Viphya districts. They came together to build their spiritual strength and learn how they could better serve their families, churches, and local communities through faith.
A speaker from the SDA Women's Ministry talked about how prayer helps people face tough times. She asked all women to stay strong in their beliefs and help each other through prayer and kind actions. Many participants shared stories about how faith helped them during hard...
Local government officials praised young people from the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mzimba for their community work, especially their help with making the Kavukura Bridge safer. Nearly 100 young church members from different SDA congregations across Mzimba Boma joined forces to remove sand that blocked the bridge. This blocked sand created problems for both cars and people walking across the structure. The cleanup effort addressed a situation that had become increasingly dangerous for travelers.
Yamikani Nyalugwe, who serves as the Mzimba District Youth Officer, spoke highly of these young people's actions. He called them a great example of how youth can take part in making their communities better. He said the government wants...
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Dr. John Mushayavanhu asked banks to move away from fee-based income toward traditional lending approaches. He warned that continuing to charge high fees and commissions might cause banks to lose market share to more efficient competitors. Traditional banking relies on funded income as the main revenue source, yet current data shows banks earn about 80 percent of their money from non-funded sources.
Dr. Mushayavanhu explained during a recent podcast interview with ZTN Prime in Harare that the central bank encourages banks to return to their fundamental purpose of lending money. He noted that as banking becomes more digital, account maintenance and transaction costs should decrease naturally. The market...
A Cuban team led by National Assembly President Esteban Lazo Hernandez participated in several activities yesterday after meeting President Mnangagwa at Harare's State House. They placed flowers at Fidel Castro Square located on the street bearing his name. This act honored Castro and the major support Cuba provided to Zimbabwe during its freedom struggle. The Zimbabwe Government named this square as a lasting symbol of friendship between the two countries.
Senator Charles Tawengwa stated that the visit strengthened the deep connections between Zimbabwe and Cuba that formed during their independence struggles. He mentioned how Cuba, under Castro's leadership, provided training, weapons, and additional resources to help them. The...
Zambia has pledged continued backing for President Mnangagwa as he leads SADC efforts to strengthen peace and security across the entire region. The Zambian government expressed strong support for his leadership role and acknowledged the importance of regional stability initiatives. The 34th meeting of the Zimbabwe-Zambia Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security recently concluded at Victoria Falls. Zimbabwe served as the host country for these important bilateral discussions about shared security concerns.
Lovemore Matuke, Minister of State for National Security, headed the Zimbabwean team at these talks. He attended with Defence Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri plus Permanent Secretaries Aaron Nhepera and Ambassador...
Zimbabwe just received 700 tonnes of grain from the United Arab Emirates as part of a larger 8,530-tonne donation. This food aid came after President Mnangagwa asked for help because of a serious drought caused by El Niño last year. The dry weather hurt Zimbabwe and many other countries in the Southern African Development Community. Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe thanked the UAE during yesterday's ceremony.
The first shipment helps address widespread food shortages across the region. Minister Garwe explained that this donation supports government plans under the Food Deficit Mitigation Strategy. This program aims to fight hunger among vulnerable populations. The grain will particularly help meet food needs in remote and...
