Zimbabwe Bank Changes Rules for Trade Money.
Zimbabwe's central bank told businesses they must give up more of their foreign money. The bank dropped the amount they can keep from 75 to 70 percent. This change helps push people to use Zimbabwe Gold money, known as ZiG.
Bank head John Mushayavanhu shared this news in his 2025 money plan. The bank wants ZiG to be the only money people use by 2030.
"We need steady trade and strong money saved up to make ZiG work well," Mushayavanhu said. The new rule means companies must turn in 30 percent of their foreign cash instead of 25 percent.
The bank created a special account for businesses that want to save their extra foreign money. They can withdraw it as ZiG any time they need it, which...
New Sports Leaders Meet With Government.
Zimbabwe's new football chiefs met with sports officials yesterday. This marked their first talk since taking office two weeks ago.
ZIFA head Nqobile Magwizi came to see Sports Commission leader Gerald Mlotshwa. Both men left the meeting happy, pointing to better days ahead for football.
"This starts our path as new leaders," Magwizi said. "We need strong ties with the government. Our work helps make Zimbabwe's name shine bright when our teams play abroad."
The meeting brought fresh hope. Past football leaders had trouble with the Sports Commission, which oversees all sports groups in the country.
Magwizi came with his team: Kennedy Ndebele, Loveness Mukura, and five board members. Only...
Zimbabwe Sets Rules for Social Media Use.
The government wants to keep free speech safe but also stop wrong acts online, says Dr. Jenfan Muswere, who runs Zimbabwe's news office. He spoke as more people worry about how social media affects public talk.
Some people who call themselves stars on social media break laws openly, the minister said. The police will put such people in jail.
Dr. Muswere said the government supports a free press and wants newsgroups to grow. Yet, laws exist to prevent people from violating others' rights.
"We watch newsgroups and social media," Dr. Muswere said. "The law lets people speak freely but does not let them harm others. That stays against the law."
The minister pointed to laws about computers and...
War Hero Chigudu Dies at 83.
ZANU PF leaders in Manicaland asked the party's top group to name Tinaye Chigudu a national hero. Mr. Chigudu died Wednesday night in Harare.
Tawanda Mukodza, who leads ZANU PF in Manicaland, said they sent their request to the party's high office. Being named a national hero marks the highest respect Zimbabwe gives to people who helped free the land.
Mr. Chigudu was a leader in many roles. He ran ZANU PF in Manicaland and served in public jobs with great skill. His death, coming right after another past leader's, brings deep pain to the area.
"We lost a wise man," Mr. Mukodza said. "He gave good advice when we had hard times. I learned much from him. We will miss his help."
Mr. Chigudu lived a brave...
Zimbabwe Sets New Rules for Foreign Workers.
President Mnangagwa told Zimbabwe's foreign workers yesterday to watch for business chances and safety risks abroad. He gave them new rules about what to tell the government.
Foreign Minister Amon Murwira shared this news at Zimbabwe Staff College in Harare. He said the president made these rules to help workers do their jobs better.
"The president wants clear reports from all our people working in other lands," Murwira said. These reports must tell the government about things that might help or hurt Zimbabwe.
The workers must write about events that could change Zimbabwe's safety or growth. They need to say how other countries' actions might affect Zimbabwe's rights and the lives of its...
First Lady's Health Push Helps Rural Lives.
Mrs Janet Shoko waited for her cancer test, crying as she thought of her sister Bridget. Her sister had grown thin and weak last year. The family blamed bad spirits until they learned cancer had taken her life.
"My sister died with much pain. We tried healers and churches, thinking someone cursed her. We did not know it was cancer. Our mother, Mrs Mnangagwa, brings these health checks here. They help us find sickness early and save lives," Shoko said.
Her friend Mrs Elizabeth Zhombe fell in her fields one day. She had head pain but never went to a doctor. At the health day, doctors said she had diabetes. They gave her medicine right away.
Mr Njabulo Sibanda, age 50, had back pain and blood...
Zimbabwe Gives Land to War Heroes.
President Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe said war heroes can have land in cities. He shared this news through Dr. Jenfan Muswere, who leads the office of news.
Dr. Muswere told this to news writers in Harare last night. Douglas Mahiya from the War Veterans group and Dr. Paul Tungwarara, who helps with money deals, came to hear the news.
The plan helps those who fought for Zimbabwe's freedom. These heroes want homes and places to start small shops in all ten parts of the country.
Dr. Muswere said banks can use this land as promised money when heroes need help. "We start with Jumbo, in the Mazowe area. This land will help our heroes make money," he said.
Mahiya felt happy about the president's help. "Our...
Zimbabwe Bank Makes Bold Changes to Help People Save Money.
Zimbabwe's central bank told banks yesterday to pay more interest on savings. The bank also said people will not need to pay bank fees for small payments. These changes come as part of new rules to make more people use Zimbabwe's money.
John Mushayavanhu, who runs the central bank, shared these plans in Harare. He said the bank's work has made prices and money more steady.
Banks must pay more to people who keep their money with them. For Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) accounts, savers will receive 5 percent interest instead of 3.5 percent. People who put money away for set times will earn 7 percent, up from 5 percent.
The bank also raised interest for U.S. dollar savings. These...
Zimbabwe Starts Final Push for Global Wetlands Meeting.
Zimbabwe began planning for a major world meeting about wetlands yesterday. President Mnangagwa marked the start of the countdown to the 15th Meeting of Parties on Wetlands. The event will happen in Victoria Falls this July.
Defence Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri read the President's speech at Kasibo in Hwange District. The President said 170 days remain before this important meeting starts.
"We must show this countdown each day on all news outlets. This will help everyone remember the meeting and what we want to do for wetlands," the President said through his minister.
Zimbabwe's role as host shows its strong position in wetland care. The country has seven special wetland...
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