LOCAL NEWS

Staff Reporter

The 2025 Tobacco Marketing Season officially opens,today, as the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) unveils a new pricing system for contract tobacco sales aimed at enhancing transparency and fairness for farmers.

Staff Reporter

UNICEF Zimbabwe, with financial support from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has launched the “Climate Action for the Last Mile” project aimed at tackling climate change in vulnerable communities. This initiative is unique in its approach, as it involves local children in the co-creation of climate solutions, ensuring their experiences are reflected in the project’s design.

Staff Reporter

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has reaffirmed that the recently announced Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) serves as a crucial tool for stabilising the exchange rate while laying the groundwork for the country’s de-dollarisation roadmap.

Staff Reporter

This year marks 45 years since Zimbabwe and Cuba established formal diplomatic relations—an enduring partnership rooted in shared struggles, mutual support, and a commitment to global justice.

Agriculture Reporter

Government has launched a nationwide agribusiness training programme aimed at equipping at least 21000 young people with essential farming skills, financial literacy, and access to modern agricultural technologies.

Staff Reporter

Over the weekend, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) intensified its anti-smuggling operation targeting cross-border buses, aimed at curbing illegal trade and the trafficking of illicit substances. This operation, which spanned key routes often used by cross-border travellers, led to the successful recovery of significant amounts of smuggled goods, including dagga (marijuana) and second-hand clothes.

Staff Reporter

Zimbabwe is set to receive a significant humanitarian donation from the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today, which is aimed at providing much-needed relief to vulnerable communities across the country. The donation will be delivered at the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) Aspindale Depot in Harare.

Staff Reporter

The Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to women’s empowerment through the Phakamani/SimukaiWomen’s Network initiative, which recently celebrated a landmark graduation ceremony at RestauranteStephanos in Harare.

Staff Reporter

The ZANU PF Women’s League continues to drive community empowerment, unveiling ten solar-powered incubators for all provinces as part of its nationwide development initiatives. The incubators, which have a combined capacity of 36,000 eggs, were introduced as part of the ruling party’s commitment to women’s empowerment aimed at achieving economic self-sufficiency.

Staff Reporter

The ZANU PF Women’s League continues to drive community empowerment, unveiling ten solar-powered incubators for all provinces as part of its nationwide development initiatives. The incubators, which have a combined capacity of 36,000 eggs, were introduced as part of the ruling party’s commitment to women’s empowerment aimed at achieving economic self-sufficiency.