LOCAL NEWS

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The European Union (EU) has commended Zimbabwe for its ongoing efforts to combat gender-based violence (GBV) and promote gender equality.

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The Ministry of Health and Child Care, in collaboration with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, has announced a nationwide polio vaccination campaign scheduled from February 4 to 7, 2025. This initiative aims to immunise all children below 10 years of age against the poliovirus.

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Zimbabwe’s economic partnership with India is reaching new heights, with private sector investments exceeding US$600 million, reinforcing the success of the Zimbabwe is Open for Business mantra. With over 25 Indian firms now operating in Zimbabwe, the relationship between Harare and New Delhi, which dates back to the pre-independence era, continues to grow.

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Government is set to roll out a series of policy measures aimed at supporting formal businesses while ensuring that the informal sector complies with legal requirements such as taxation, licensing, and labour laws, Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has revealed.

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The National Drugs Committee is calling on communities to play an active role in combating the drug crisis, as recent reports highlight an alarming increase in young people falling victim to dangerous substances.

…as Lake Mutirikwi begins spilling

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The Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA) has confirmed that several major dams across the country are nearing full capacity, with some, including Lake Mutirikwi, already spilling.

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Harare City Council (HCC) is grappling with a water supply crisis, producing only 300 megalitres of water daily against the city demand of 1 000 megalitres, due to operational challenges at its water and sewage treatment plants.

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African leaders gathered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, yesterday, for the Energy Summit, focusing on boosting power generation and attracting investments to ensure access to electricity for the continent’s 300 million energy-deprived citizens.

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The Harare City Council  (HCC) has approved plans to establish a dedicated cemetery for veterans of the country’s liberation struggle, addressing the urgent need for additional burial space as the Provincial Heroes Acre at Warren Hills nears capacity.

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Zimbabwe’s industrial hemp sector is poised for significant growth following expressions of interest from leading players in the United States to partner with local farmers.