AllAfrica News: Zimbabwe

Chiwenga Sends Another Cryptic Message, Says People Should Have Participated in Constitutional Amendment

[New Zimbabwe] VICE President Constantino Chiwenga has sent another cryptic message on Constitutional Amendment Bill No.3 (CAB3), by using the bible to tell party supporters that a referendum should have been held.

Cross-Border Bus Fares Spike As Zimbabweans Head Home

[New Zimbabwe] Passengers travelling from Johannesburg to Bulawayo say cross-border bus fares have increased sharply, with some claiming operators have doubled their usual prices as demand for travel to Zimbabwe rises.

Zimbabwe Moves to Tobacco Industry Act

[New Zimbabwe] Cabinet has approved the principles for amending the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Act, paving the way for an overhaul of legislation that has long been criticised as outdated and ill-suited to the modern tobacco industry.

Mnangagwa Pays Tribute to Nkomo, Opposition Says He Would Have Contradicted Term Extension Agenda

[New Zimbabwe] President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday paid tribute to late Vice-President Joshua Nkomo as a selfless champion of peace and unity, but his tribute drew immediate criticism from opposition figures, who said the liberation icon would never have supported attempts to amend the Constitution to prolong a president's stay in office.

Legislative and Regulatory Reform in Zimbabwe's Digital Sector - a Rights-Based Perspective

[MISA] The governance architecture of the National AI Strategy reflects a centralised coordination model under executive authority. The National Digital Regulatory Committee (NDRC) is chaired by the President, with the Ministry of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services serving as Secretariat. The Steering Committee is housed within POTRAZ, and the AI Strategy Implementation Office (AISIO) serves as the central coordinating body.

Liquid Strengthens Enterprise Ai Offering With Microsoft Copilot Accreditation

[New Zimbabwe] LIQUID Intelligent Technologies Zimbabwe has secured the Microsoft Copilot Specialisation, a strategic accreditation that enhances its position in the fast-growing enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) market.

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AMH Editor Zaba Removed From Remand As State Withdraws Charges

[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe Independent editor Faith Zaba and her employer, Alpha Media Holdings (AMH), were removed from remand after the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) withdrew criminal charges against them before plea, bringing the prosecution to an end.

Mnangagwa One Step From Extending Term

[New Zimbabwe] PARLIAMENT has passed the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 for a second time after the National Assembly adopted amendments proposed by the Senate, paving the way for President Emmerson Mnangagwa's assent.

Mnangagwa Pays Tribute to Father Zimbabwe On 27th Death Anniversary

[263Chat] President Emmerson Mnangagwa has paid tribute to the late Vice President and national hero Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo describing him as a selfless patriot whose contribution to Zimbabwe's liberation, unity and nation-building continues to inspire the nation 27 years after his death.

Zimbabwe Moves to Digitise Mining Claims Under New Cadastre System

[New Zimbabwe] ZIMBABWE is pressing ahead with plans to establish a transparent digital register of all mining claims across the country as part of efforts to strengthen governance and attract fresh investment into the mining sector.

Sugary Drinks and Fast-Food Tax Revenue to Fund Non-Communicable Diseases Prevention

[New Zimbabwe] CABINET has approved the Nutrition Financing Strategy (NFS), a new framework aimed at channeling more resources towards nutrition programmes and the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

Building Societies' Lowest-Paid Workers to Earn U.S.$660 After New Wage Deal

[New Zimbabwe] THE Commercial Workers Union of Zimbabwe (CWUZ) has secured a significant wage increase for employees in the building societies sector following the successful conclusion of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Thousands of Zimbabweans On Way Back From South Africa As Government Sends Buses to Cape Town, Johannesburg

[New Zimbabwe] THOUSANDS of Zimbabweans are on their way back home after government sent hundreds of buses to ferry them from safety camps and consulates in Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg.

Zimbabwe Waives Import Duty for South Africa Returnees, Imposes Strict Conditions to Curb Abuse

[New Zimbabwe] GOVERNMENT has announced a special duty waiver for Zimbabweans returning from South Africa, but has imposed strict conditions aimed at preventing "abuse by non-qualifying individuals".

Granite-Rich Mutoko Left Behind As Corporate Responsibility Remains Voluntary

[New Zimbabwe] Discover moreDigital Newspaper SubscriptionAfrica News UpdatesDigital Media MarketingSurrounded by the highly sought-after granite stone that has been exported to Europe and Asia for more than four decades, Gurure Secondary School in Mutoko North has no electricity, no water, insufficient classrooms, and an administration block that has been under construction for the past 15 years.

Harare Man in Court for Recruiting Zimbabweans to Fight for Russian Army in Ukraine War

[New Zimbabwe] A 36-year-old Harare man has appeared in court accused of recruiting Zimbabweans to fight for the Russian military in the war against Ukraine.

Zimbabwe Repatriates 3,624 From South Africa As June 30 Xenophobia Fears Escalate

[New Zimbabwe] ZIMBABWE has repatriated 3,624 of its nationals from South Africa by June 26 as fears of xenophobic violence intensify ahead of an unofficial June 30 deadline set by anti-immigrant pressure groups for undocumented foreign nationals to leave the neighbouring country.

Decade of Data, Same Old Failure - Zimbabwe's Public Institutions Are Still Letting Citizens Down

[New Zimbabwe] As the country celebrates a record customer satisfaction score, councils report a near-28 negative recommendation rating and public hospitals fail patients at every turn. A new national survey asks: who is this progress actually for?

Zimbabwe Repatriates Over 3,600 Citizens As Govt Responds to South Africa Crisis

[263Chat] The government says more than 3 600 citizens displaced by anti-immigrant unrest in South Africa have returned home with authorities stepping up efforts to support those still stranded amid ongoing security checks and border processing delays.

'Better to Be Safe Than Sorry' - 1,800 Zimbabweans Seek Repatriation

[GroundUp] Immigrant families have been displaced in the Western Cape

140 Buses Take 7,000 Displaced Immigrants to Musina

[GroundUp] People continue to arrive at the old Drive-In site in Durban

Defender Gerald Takwara Completes Move to Hardrock FC

[New Zimbabwe] WARRIORS defender Gerald Takwara has completed a move to Hardrock FC after agreeing terms with the ambitious Castle Lager Premier Soccer League side.

ZRP Probes Claims Linked to Detective's Death

[263Chat] The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has dismissed what it describes as misleading and false social media claims surrounding the death of Detective Sergeant Milika Laison and his alleged attendance at the ongoing Sergeants' Developmental Course at Ntabazinduna Police Academy.

No More Hiding - Smart Traffic System Hunts Down Offenders

[263Chat] Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume says the city's new smart traffic management system will improve the enforcement of traffic laws by using technology to identify offenders and issue fines directly to motorists.

Govt Expands Fight Against Drug and Substance Abuse

[263Chat] Deputy Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Advocate Mercy Dinha says the government is strengthening efforts to fight drug and substance abuse through public awareness campaigns, rehabilitation and reintegration programmes.

NetOne Backs 500km Walkathon to Tackle Zimbabwe's Drug Crisis

[263Chat] A 23-day walk from Zimbabwe's southern border to the capital is drawing attention to the country's growing drug and substance abuse crisis with organisers hoping every kilometre covered will encourage more young people to choose recovery over addiction.

Cape Town - Gift of the Givers Concerned Over Undocumented Zimbabweans Spending Evening At Home Affairs Centre

[New Zimbabwe] Humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers has expressed concern over more than 2,000 undocumented Zimbabwean nationals who spent the evening at the Home Affairs Department's repatriation centre in Epping, Cape Town, on Sunday.

Zimbabweans and Malawians Wait Hours At Beitbridge Border for Repatriation

[GroundUp] Border Management Authority says Home Affairs and police checks must be completed before arriving at the border

Bolt Cutter Bus Crew Faces Probe After Viral Video of Musami Cross Assault

[New Zimbabwe] THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched investigations into a viral video showing members of the Bolt Cutter Bus Crew violently assaulting a passenger at Musami Cross, Domborembudzi, Mashonaland East Province.

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