The Zimbabwe Defence Forces plan to keep the country safe to meet goals that improve life for its people. Army Commander Lieutenant General Anselem Sanyatwe said this when Brigadier-General Million Ndlovu became the new leader of the 2 Infantry Brigade at Kaguvi Barracks in Harare on Wednesday. He took over from Brigadier-General Charles Mashava.
The army wants to update its equipment to protect the country. Lt Gen Sanyatwe said all Zimbabweans want a better future. The army must create a peaceful place where government plans can work and people feel safe.
The Defence Forces will ask the government through the Defence Ministry for the tools they need. They want to be ready for any problems that might happen. Lt Gen Sanyatwe told...
The National Assembly checked the Broadcasting Services Amendment Bill yesterday. During the committee stage, they looked at each part separately.
Information Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere said no to some changes. Mr Edwin Mushoriwa from Dzivaresekwa wanted local authorities included in free airtime for the Government. He asked for section C to list local authorities as a second tier of Government.
Dr Muswere refused this idea. He said the Government is just Government and does not need tiers. The bill says broadcasters must give the Government one hour every week to explain programs and plans.
Dr Muswere also turned down requests to make radio and TV licenses last 20 years instead of 10 years. He explained that studies showed 10 years...
A Chinese mining company has given $30,000 to fix up the hospital in Shurugwi. Chengetai Chenxi Investments wants to help the mortuary and maternity ward.
The hospital has no working mortuary right now. The last one stopped working after it was built in 2014. They have to use an old mortuary from before the country became independent.
With better mortuary space, people who die can be kept safely, which prevents diseases from spreading. The fixed-up maternity ward will help mothers before and after they have babies and make it safer when babies are born.
Simon Karimanzira runs the mining company. He told hospital staff and local people about the money. He said $20,000 will go to the mortuary and $10,000 to the maternity ward because...
Farmers from Montrose 4A in Insiza District started a group to save money for farm tools. They call themselves the Stars of Tomorrow. The group has 27 members—18 women and eight men. Since starting in 2023, they have bought plows, harrows, and tools to prepare soil.
Mr. Nhlanhla Sibanda heads the group. He said they learned from the Green Climate Fund program. At first, each person added $10 per month to their savings. This helped them collect enough money for basic needs.
The group bought wheelbarrows and corn seeds last year. This year, they saved $3,933 and bought more equipment. They plan to keep growing and add more farm tools.
Members learned money skills through their savings program, which helps them manage their earnings and...
Dr. Faith Mutete leads Women in Mining Zimbabwe. She wants small miners to be treated as legal businesses, which would help women earn fair money from mining.
Dr. Mutete spoke at an awards event in South Africa. She received an award for her work. She said mining rules must change to help women, who need the same chances as men.
She believes miners need legal status, money to start up, and safety rules. Without these things, miners stay poor and at risk.
Dr. Mutete learned important skills from training programs. The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association and Fidelity Gold Refinery taught her mining facts. She learned how to follow laws. She learned leadership. These skills help her make mining better for women.
She asks for mining...
The government gave Gokwe Town Council a new fire truck. This truck is one of 133 fire trucks bought from Belarus. These trucks help keep people safe across the country.
Minister Owen Ncube handed over the fire truck at the town council offices. He said President Mnangagwa wants better services for everyone. Before this, Gokwe had to use makeshift fire trucks that did not work well.
The government has made friends with countries like China, Belarus, and Russia. These friendships have helped bring modern equipment for farming, mining, building, health care, and safety, even though the USA and other Western countries have put limits on Zimbabwe's economy.
The 133 fire trucks let local areas quickly deal with fires, car crashes, and...
Since the start of the rainy season, 30 dams across Zimbabwe have broken. All of these were smaller dams used by local communities. Fixing them will cost nearly $67 million.
The heavy rain has helped farms and animals. But it has damaged roads, bridges, and dams. The flooding has caused some deaths.
In the Nkayi area, Sombengo Dam and Fako Dam broke apart. Water rushed out, harming crops in nearby fields. A newly built dam in the Bulilima area also broke. Because of the large amount of water flowing in, more dams might break soon.
Dr. Anxious Masuka from the Department of Agriculture said repair work will begin after the rainy season ends. He pointed out that the people who hold permits for these dams must handle the repairs.
The...
Namibia asks for items linked to Dr Sam Nujoma from anyone who has them. These will go in a museum at the new SWAPO headquarters building in the capital city.
Dr Nujoma passed away on February 8, 2025, at the age of 95, in a Windhoek hospital. People celebrated his work at home and across the area.
President Mnangagwa and other country leaders will attend Dr Nujoma's memorial service at Independence Stadium today. The Sadc chairperson plans to speak there.
The freedom fighter will be buried at Namibia's National Heroes' Acre tomorrow. President Mnangagwa should arrive this morning and will join the ceremony.
Earlier, President Mnangagwa wrote in the condolence book at the Namibian Embassy in Harare that the Pan-Africanists made big...
Zwane Enterprise, the company investing in the Old Gwanda Road upgrade, has brought eight companies together for the 120 km road project. President Mnangagwa will lead the groundbreaking event in two weeks.
The road project will cost about US$150 million. This includes road signs and new homes for families who must move. The project will relocate 42 homes and 24 graves to make way for the new road.
Last month, the Transport Ministry signed an agreement with Zwane Enterprise. This permits them to start building the road.
Before construction begins, Zwane Enterprise will hold special ceremonies today and tomorrow. Vice-President Kembo Mohadi will lead a traditional ceremony in Dula, Umzingwane District, today. Tomorrow, he will lead a...
