Zimbabwe's Small Dairy Farms Lead Value-Addition Push.
Small dairy farmers across Zimbabwe are turning raw milk into high-value products, boosting both their income and the nation's dairy sector. These farmers help meet the country's annual demand of 150 million liters of raw milk.
At places like the Rusitu Dairy Scheme in Chipinge, farmers bring fresh milk each morning. Here, they create yogurt, cheese, and local dairy treats. These centers provide jobs and steady earnings for rural areas.
"Value addition means higher earnings for farmers," said Professor Obert Jiri, Permanent Secretary for Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development. He aims to link farmers directly with processing facilities to strengthen...
A Rising Star in Zimbabwe's Professional Development Scene: Meet Coach Molly Chuma.
Molly Chuma, known professionally as Coach Molly, has emerged as Harare's leading expert in grooming and etiquette coaching. Through her MC School of Etiquette, she transforms lives by teaching essential social and professional skills.
Her expertise spans multiple areas: confidence building, proper dining etiquette, communication skills, and professional conduct. She helps clients master body language, active listening, and appropriate dress codes for various occasions.
"I am a confidence, grooming, and etiquette coach, makeup artist, English teacher, and pastor," says Chuma, who turns 39 in March. She serves as both a pastor's wife and an active...
Harare businessman Nqobile Magwizi won the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) presidency by a large margin in the January 25 elections. He will lead the association's executive committee for a four-year term.
The election marked several milestones in ZIFA's history. It saw the highest number of candidates across all positions. Three women secured positions on the executive committee - a first for the organization. A fourth woman will join when the Women's Soccer League (WSL) leader takes office, along with the Premier Soccer League (PSL) chairperson.
This represents significant progress from previous years when only one woman served on the committee through her WSL leadership role. ZIFA expanded female representation in its Congress...
The Zimbabwe government has praised the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service for its work on food security. The Ridigita Prison Farm in Mashonaland East is a key example. The farm shows how agriculture and rehabilitation can work together.
Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi visited the farm and was impressed. He saw a 150-hectare maize field planted by prisoners. The prisoners did not have modern machinery, but they still worked hard to plant the crop.
The farm is important for two reasons: it helps with food security, and it helps prisoners learn new skills. Minister Ziyambi said the government is not just focused on food security but also on helping prisoners become productive farmers when they are released.
The farm has...
The government has set a new age limit for drivers of public service vehicles: at least 30 years old. This change starts immediately.
The goal is to reduce fatal accidents on the roads. Zimbabwe has over 2,000 road traffic deaths each year. Negligent driving is a major cause.
Transport Minister Felix Mhona announced the new rule. Drivers must have at least five years of experience to qualify. The rule is part of the Road Traffic Act.
Existing drivers between 25 and 30 years old can still drive. They were authorized before the new rule took effect.
The government made this change to improve road safety. Minister Mhona said last year that bus and kombi drivers would have to be at least 30 years old. This was to reduce traffic...
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is committed to protecting its citizens from instability and ensuring lasting peace in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). SADC Chairman, President Mnangagwa, made this statement at an Extraordinary Summit in Harare.
The summit was attended by several heads of state, including Presidents Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania, Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, and Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar. The DRC's President Felix Tshisekedi and Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema joined virtually.
President Mnangagwa said regional peace and security are shared responsibilities. He called on all member states to work together to achieve lasting peace in the eastern DRC. The recent death of...
SADC Calls for Joint Summit with East African Community to Address DRC Crisis.
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has taken a significant step towards addressing the escalating security concerns in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by proposing an immediate joint summit with the East African Community (EAC). This move comes on the heels of the 24th Extraordinary Summit of EAC Heads of State, held on January 29, 2025, which emphasized the need for regional collaboration to tackle the ongoing instability in eastern DRC.
At the SADC Extraordinary Summit, chaired by President Mnangagwa in Harare, the bloc's leaders underscored the importance of collective action to find a lasting solution to the conflict. In a...
Zimbabwean Government Facilitates the Return of Visually Impaired Citizens from South Africa.
In a recent successful operation, the Zimbabwean government repatriated 27 visually impaired citizens from Johannesburg, South Africa, along with 10 aides and eight children. This initiative was carried out through the country's embassy in South Africa, demonstrating a commitment to supporting its citizens abroad.
The group, which included individuals with valid passports and those without travel documents, voluntarily sought assistance from the Zimbabwean consulate in Johannesburg. They expressed their desire to return home and start a new chapter in their lives. The consulate promptly responded by arranging their journey back to Zimbabwe...
Students Visit the Iranian Embassy to Learn About Culture.
HARARE, Zimbabwe—On Friday, Students from two schools visited the Iranian Embassy's Cultural Centre to learn more about Iranian culture.
The schools were Blessed Hope Gaza Academy and Mountain Bay School. The visit was part of cultural diplomacy efforts to promote peace and education.
Hamid Bakhtiyar is the cultural counselor at the Embassy of Iran. He says cultural exchanges between Iran and Zimbabwe are important. He wants more people-to-people interactions to build on friendly government relations.
"This event helps us enhance cultural exchanges between Iran and Zimbabwe," Bakhtiyar said. "Unfortunately, the people of the two countries do not have enough information about...
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