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Zimbabwe moves to outlaw biological weapons
Bulawayo 24 News
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July 2, 2025
Zimbabwe is stepping up its national security and commitment to international peace by introducing tough new legislation aimed at outlawing the use and development of biological weapons. The move follows Cabinet's approval of the Biological and...
Millions in revenue from billboard advertising, council property rentals diverted for personal use in Chinhoyi, Harare
New Zimbabwe
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July 2, 2025
By Anna Chibamu Millions of US dollars generated from billboard advertising and rentals of council-owned properties are reportedly being siphoned for personal use in Harare and Chinhoyi. This was revealed by Public Accounts Parliamentary Portfolio...
MukuruPay empowers Zimbabwe’s tobacco farmers with inclusive financial solutions
The Standard
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MukuruPay TOBACCO remains a cornerstone of Zimbabwe’s economy, playing a vital role in export earnings and sustaining rural livelihoods. In 2024, the sector generated US$1,3 billion from raw tobacco exports—up from US$1,15 billion the previous...
SADC Ministers convene in Zimbabwe to boost regional energy, water co-operation
New Zimbabwe
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July 1, 2025
The meeting aims to strengthen regional co-operation and review progress on key projects in both sectors. The meeting, which began on Monday and will continue for four days, brings together senior officials from member states to discuss pressing...
Zimbabwean farmers embrace AI
Bulawayo 24 News
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July 1, 2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is advancing agrifood systems through integration of effective digital technologies in Zimbabwe. Through the Fostering Digital Villages Initiative (FDiVi), FAO hosted a Digital Fair...
Zimbabwean farmers embrace AI and digital tools through FAO-led rural initiative
New Zimbabwe
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July 1, 2025
TechAfricaNews The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is advancing agrifood systems through integration of effective digital technologies in Zimbabwe. Through the Fostering Digital Villages Initiative (FDiVi), FAO hosted...
Zimbabwe's teacher shortage crisis worsens
Bulawayo 24 News
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June 30, 2025
Zimbabwe's education sector is facing mounting pressure as the teacher-to-pupil ratio has climbed to an alarming 1:45-far above the recommended standard of one teacher for every 20 learners in early childhood classes and 40 in primary grades. The...
With tobacco output record already set, Zimbabwe eyes 400m kg milestone
New Zimbabwe
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July 1, 2025
Tobacco Reporter Two weeks after topping 300 million kilograms of tobacco output for the first time, Zimbabwean officials say this year’s crop should top 330 million kg, and that achieving 400 million kg in the future is within reach. According to...
The West Must Scale Up or Lose the Clean Tech Race
Capital FM Kenya
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June 30, 2025
A new global industrial race is underway—not for oil, gas, or gold—but for dominance in clean technology. From solar manufacturing and battery storage to green hydrogen and electric vehicles, the backbone of tomorrow’s economy is being assembled...
ETS Innovations expands African footprint with Zimbabwe office launch
ITWeb
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June 30, 2025
Zandile Mbele, Chairperson of ETS Group. (Image: Supplied) ETS Innovations, which positions itself as a leading African technology solutions provider, has announced the official opening of its new office in Zimbabwe. This strategic move marks a...
Trump administration’s ‘war on HIV’ funding takes toll, scientists and advocates say
OregonLive.com
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June 30, 2025
Since 1989, the LGBT Life Center in Norfolk, Virginia, has built up what CEO Stacie Walls calls a “test and treat” model. For every patient who walked through the doors of the HIV clinic after working up the courage to get tested, there had been...
Bulawayo takes investment campaign to Harare
Bulawayo 24 News
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June 30, 2025
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is set to host a high-level investment conference in Harare next month as part of renewed efforts to drive economic revitalisation in Zimbabwe's second-largest city. The event, dubbed the Khumbul'ekhaya (Remember...
Omnicontact, UN Women launch digital empowerment project for women and youth
NewsDay Zimbabwe
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Econet Wireless Zimbabwe HARARE, Jul 2. (NewsDay Live) – OmniContact BPO Services, an Econet Wireless Zimbabwe’s business process outsourcing division, and UN Women – the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in...
Advancing Agrifood Systems Transformation Through Effective Digital Technologies In Zimbabwe
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) MASVINGO, Zimbabwe, June 30, 2025/APO Group/ -- The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is advancing agrifood systems through integration of effective digital technologies in Zimbabwe....
Mine Survey Students Tipped to Shape the Future of Surveying in Zimbabwe
Mining Zimbabwe
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June 30, 2025
Young people studying mine surveying have been tipped to play a central role in shaping the future of the profession in Zimbabwe, with the Association of Mine Surveyors of Zimbabwe (AMSZ) calling for more student participation as it builds a...
Zimbabwe Diaspora Property Showcase UK is back for 2025 edition
Three Men on a Boat
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June 29, 2025
Photo by Oleksandr P on Pexels.comBrought back by huge popular demand, together with winning the best event of the year award in the UK last year at the Zim Achievers Awards, we have indeed brought back the Zimbabwe Diaspora Property Showcase...
Miss Asia Pacific seeks to promote Great Zimbabwe cultural heritage
NewsDay Zimbabwe
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FROM LEFT: First princess Nyasha Tembo, Miss Asia Pacific International Zimbabwe 2025 Agape Mandizvidza and second princess Catherine Wayah AGAPE Mandizvidza, who was on Saturday crowned Miss Asia Pacific International Zimbabwe 2025 at the...
OPINION: The absence of DRS technology in Zimbabwe is unacceptable
The Citizen (South Africa)
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June 30, 2025
Young SA batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius seemingly benefitted because the system isn't being used in the two-Test series. To walk or not to walk? That is the question that has again come up following Lhuan-dre Pretorius scoring 153 on debut for the...
Zimbabwe working towards US$16bn renewable energy sector by 2035
The Standard
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Zimbabwe is entering a new era — one defined not by energy shortages and load-shedding, but by renewable ambition, strategic investment, and transformative development. The vision is clear: By 2035, we aim to build a US$16 billion renewable energy...
South Africa’s Spinner Keshav Maharaj Scripts History, Achieves A Big Milestone In 1st Test Against Zimbabwe
News24
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June 30, 2025
South Africa’s stand-in captain Keshav Maharaj scripted history in the first Test against Zimbabwe at Bulawayo by reaching the milestone of 200 Test wickets. The milestone was achieved on the second day of the match when he bowled out Zimbabwe...