Farirai Machivenyika

Harare

Senior Reporter at The Herald (Zimbabwe)

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Zimbabwe: Minister Urges Diplomats to Promote Local Goods Abroad

1 month ago | allafrica.com | Farirai Machivenyika

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Professor Amon Murwira, says the country's diplomats must ensure that locally produced goods find space on international markets in line with President Mnangagwa's vision of promoting economic diplomacy.
Zimbabwe: Parly Set to Address Six Key Bills

2 months ago | allafrica.com | Farirai Machivenyika

Parliament will have at least six Bills to deal with when it resumes sitting in two weeks time, the latest Bills status report shows. President Mnangagwa has already signed into law the Private Voluntary Organisations Act into law while the Broadcasting Services Amendment Bill which was passed by the Senate early this month now awaits his signature before becoming part of the country's laws.
Southern Africa: SADC in Safe Hands Under Ed - Outgoing Angola Ambassador

2 months ago | allafrica.com | Farirai Machivenyika

Outgoing Angolan Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Agostinho Tavares has said Sadc is in safe hands under the chairmanship of President Mnangagwa. Ambassador Tavares said this after bidding farewell to Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister, Professor Amon Murwira at his Munhumutapa Offices in Harare yesterday. "I think Sadc is in good hands.
Zimbabwe: Senate President Hail IPU

2 months ago | allafrica.com | Farirai Machivenyika

Senate president, Cde Mable Chinomona has hailed the Inter Parliamentary Union's (IPU) Forum of Women Parliamentarians for its contribution to Zimbabwe's promulgation of laws that advance gender equality and protection of women and girls. Cde Chinomona said this during celebrations to mark the 40th anniversary of the IPU Women's Forum at the ongoing IPU Assembly being held in Uzbekistan. The Assembly began on Friday with participants drawn from 181 countries.
Zimbabwe: Zim Has Enough ARVs for 6 Months - Minister

Feb 20, 2025 | allafrica.com | Farirai Machivenyika

Zimbabwe has enough stock of anti-retro viral drugs for the coming six months, with procurement of further supplies to last up to the end of the year already in progress, Health and Child Care Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora has said. He said this in the National Assembly yesterday during question time. The questions from legislators arose following the global suspension of development and humanitarian aid by United States President Donald Trump.
Zimbabwe: Switzerland Commends Govt On Bippa Compensation, Addressing Gukurahundi

Feb 18, 2025 | allafrica.com | Farirai Machivenyika

Swiss Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Stephane Rey has commended Government's decision to compensate investors whose land was acquired for resettlement but enjoyed protection under the Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreements (BIPPA) . Ambassador Rey said the move saying the move will improve investors' confidence in the country. Ambassador Rey made the remarks after paying a courtesy call on Speaker of the National Assembly, Advocate Jacob Mudenda last week.
Zimbabwe: Periodical Courts for Makuti, Ruwangwe

Jan 30, 2025 | allafrica.com | Farirai Machivenyika

Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi has gazetted the establishment of periodical magistrates' courts in line with Government's efforts to improve the public's access to justice. The minister announced the establishment of the periodical courts in three Statutory Instruments gazetted last week in terms of provisions of the Magistrates Court Act.
Zimbabwe: Govt Set to Surpass 35t Gold Mobilisation Target

Dec 10, 2024 | allafrica.com | Farirai Machivenyika

Government is on course to achieve and surpass the target of 35 tonnes of gold delivered to Fidelity Printers by the end of the year, Mines and Mining Development Minister Winston Chitando said yesterday. He said this while addressing delegates to the fourth quarter gold mobilisation send-off ceremony in Harare. "Zimbabwe's gold sector holds immense significance for the country's economy and foreign currency generation. Suffice to say that it anchors our new currency, the ZiG.
Zimbabwe: 'Transfer Beam to Ministry of Education'

Dec 10, 2024 | allafrica.com | Farirai Machivenyika

Management of funds for the Basic Education Assistance Module (BEAM) should be transferred from the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare to the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education to reduce bureaucracy in fund management, a Parliamentary committee has recommended.
New Era for Power Generation Beckons

Dec 3, 2024 | energycentral.com | Farirai Machivenyika |Leonard Ncube

President Mnangagwa is today expected to officiate at the ground-breaking ceremony of the Titan Power Phase 1 project in Hwange that will produce 720MW of thermal power upon completion. The project, which is expected to deliver its first 100MW in December next year, is part of long-term projects to solve electricity shortages that have resulted in prolonged power cuts.