By Edgar Gweshe A land selling spree is threatening the ecological nature of Lake Chivero, a Ramsar designated wetland. Lake Chivero is among the seven Ramsar designated sites in Zimbabwe and also serves as Harare's main water source. The Lake is however under threat owing to a
By Edgar Gweshe The Zimbabwe Combined Residents and Ratepayers Association (ZICORRA) has written to the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) expressing its objection to developments taking place on a wetland area along Richwell Avenue, Meyrick Park in Mabelreign, Harare. ZICORRA claims that a small stream has
A Harare resident, Elizabeth Parirenyatwa Mucheche, has been brought to court on charges of threatening to kill a businessman who filed a perjury case against her. Mucheche, facing accusations of both perjury and threats of violence, appeared before Magistrate Dennis Mangosi in Harare. The prosecution claims
Speaker of Parliament Advocate Jacob Mudenda has highlighted the critical role of domestic resource mobilization and fiscal reforms in propelling Zimbabwe’s economic stability. In an address at the 2025 pre-budget seminar held at the ZITF Grounds in Bulawayo, the Speaker stressed the importance of a responsive
Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the telecommunications industry. The leading financial services institution made this commitment at a breakfast meeting attended by key players in the telecommunications sector in Harare recently. The event, which brought together various telecommunications companies, underscored the bank’s focus
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged the nation’s ambassadors to champion the country’s socio-economic agenda abroad and counter negative narratives. Speaking at a meetingwhich gathered Zimbabwe’s foreign envoys, the President underscored the nation’s renewed focus on economic diplomacy, regional leadership, and resilience in the face of
By Edgar Gweshe Having lived without tape water for the past 32 years, residents from Mabvuku are convinced that the dream of turning Harare into a World Class City by 2025 is nothing but a big joke. They remain prone to medieval diseases such as cholera and
Munashe Dube, a bioengineering student, and Lincoln Casette, an electronics engineering graduate, recently won the 2024 Cimas Healthathon for their breakthrough creation, Epi App—a mobile platform that provides real-time monitoring for epilepsy patients. "The app is designed to facilitate real-time communication between patients, caregivers, and healthcare
The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) has launched the Leadership Excellence in Africa’s Public Sector (LEAPS) Program, an initiative designed to transform public financial management (PFM) across Africa. Speaking at the launch in Harare, ACBF’s Executive Secretary, Mamadou Biteye highlighted the critical need for leadership grounded
Zimbabwe's business landscape is set to gain a significant boost as the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) opens in Shanghai, running through November 10. The event, regarded as the world’s premier import-focused trade expo, offers Zimbabwe an invaluable opportunity to expand its reach within
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