The Herald (Zimbabwe)
Govt seals €20m deal to restore Lake Chivero
GOVERNMENT has secured about €20 million (US$23 million) to fund a major ecological restoration programme for Lake Chivero, in an intervention aimed at reversing decades of pollution and environmental degradation at Harare’s primary water source. Lake...
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PRESIDENT INTERVENES IN FLOODS RELIEF
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday temporarily broke his annual leave to lead a high-level coordination of Zimbabwe’s response to domestic and sub-regional rainfall-induced disasters that have hit parts of the country, Mozambique and Malawi. In this...
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GAME CHANGER FOR COMMUNITIES
MORE than ZiG14 billion (US$518 million) will be disbursed to local authorities this year under the devolution and decentralisation programme, bringing national spending on devolution to 4.83 percent of total Government revenue. The development moves...
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CYCLONE READY
GOVERNMENT has released emergency funds to districts across the country to strengthen preparedness and responses ahead of expected flooding in some areas during the peak cyclone season. The country is expected to continue experiencing heavy rainfall...
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OATH OF HONOUR, LOYALTY
COVENANT bonds must be honoured and treated with utmost seriousness as they represent the highest form of commitment and trust, President Mnangagwa has said. Speaking in a recent interview with the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), the...
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‘MY DECADE IN JAIL’
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has recounted his harrowing 10 years of imprisonment, beginning at age 18 in 1965, for his sabotage activities against the oppressive Rhodesian regime. He offered a poignant reflection on resilience and the fight for the country’s...
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DOWN MEMORY LANE
ZIMBABWE’S landmark Independence celebrations on April 18, 1980, nearly failed to take place after Rhodesian forces plotted to sabotage the event, President Mnangagwa has said. He said the Rhodesians were thwarted through an intelligence network that...
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‘I HOLD NO GRUDGES’
POLITICAL differences should never foreclose dialogue and reconciliation as Zimbabwe’s political history demonstrates that constructive engagement, rather than division, is essential to national stability and progress, President Mnangagwa has said. In...
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US$140m kitty for hospitals upgrade
GOVERNMENT has earmarked ZiG3,9 billion (about US$140 million) this year for the rehabilitation, upgrade and construction of health facilities countrywide, marking one of the largest single-year investments in public health infrastructure. The massive...
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Urban renewal tops agenda
A COMPREHENSIVE urban policy will be developed and implemented by Government during the next five years under National Development Strategy 2 (NDS 2) to transform Zimbabwe’s cities into inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable human settlements. The...
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No more joyrides!
THE Government has moved to cut the procurement of luxury vehicles and reduce excessive foreign travel by public officials under new sweeping cost-containment measures aimed at easing pressure on the National Budget and redirecting resources towards...
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Political finance disbursements: Zanu PF to get lion’s share
ZANU is expected to get the lion’s share of ZiG 162 million Treasury allocated in the 2026 national budget under the Political Parties Finance Act after the revolutionary party asserted its dominance in the 2023 general elections. According to the...
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Boost for rural digital literacy
FROM next week ICT devices start being distributed to disadvantaged rural schools, beginning with Manicaland, before moving to Matabeleland South, as part of efforts to promote blended teaching and learning, Primary and Secondary Education Minister...
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TONIC FOR PRODUCTION
THE Government has committed to clearing all outstanding arrears owed to farmers by the Grain Marketing Board and will ensure future payments are made within one month of delivery, as part of a new economic blueprint launched recently. This pledge is...
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A sacred exodus to prosperity
ZIMBABWE is moving towards a promised future where the general citizenry is empowered, worship is free, dignity is a birthright and economic freedom is a lived reality, President Mnangagwa has said. In his address at the Celestial Chorus 3 Soiree held...
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. . . closes 2025 on a high
AS the curtain fell on 2025 last night, the administration of President Mnangagwa had delivered on a raft of key signature projects, setting a foundation of high hopes for the successful implementation of the second economic blueprint, the National...
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Self-reliance by design
THE National Pharmaceutical Company says it is ready to venture into pharmaceutical manufacturing after recording major gains in stabilising the country’s medicines supply chain in 2025, a shift expected to strengthen national self-reliance and reduce...
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ZimSat-3 heralds tech-driven economy
ZIMBABWE is preparing to launch into orbit its third satellite, ZimSat-3, a development expected to strengthen the country’s capacity to use space-based technology for environmental management and national development. Under National Development...
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POWER BOOST
HWANGE Thermal Power Station is poised for a US$450 million upgrade, with physical refurbishment of the original 1980s Units 1 to 6 expected to start in the first quarter of next year. Zesa Holdings’ acting group chief executive officer, Engineer...
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From pulpit to prison: The fall of Madzibaba Ishmael
MADZIBABA Ishmael Chokurongerwa’s spiritual garments have been traded for prison garb. The once-feared apostolic sect leader, draped in white robes and wielding the authority of “divine” revelation, now stands stripped of sanctity, his fate sealed...
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HO! HO! HO! Let’s celebrate
THE achievements registered by Zimbabwe across every sector of the economy are worth celebrating this Christmas and going into the New Year, President Mnangagwa has said. In his Christmas and New Year message, the President said through unity and as...
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2nd Republic exceeds target
THE Government has allocated ZiG15,7 billion for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of over 44 000 kilometres of road network under Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme (ERRP2) this year, surpassing the intended target of 11 250km. ERRP2 is...
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38 YEARS OF ONENESS
ZIMBABWE is experiencing significant progress and transformation in various socio-economic sectors since the signing of the Unity Accord 38 years ago, and therefore it is the responsibility of every Zimbabwean to continue industrialising and...
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‘National unity sacred’
UNDER the second Republic, there is no room for antagonistic and divisive differences which breed hatred and disharmony, President Mnangagwa has said. In his address to commemorate the 38th Unity Day Anniversary, which is marked today, the President...
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President swears in new deputy ministers
and I really want to thank His Excellency for the confidence that he has actually shown in me and for appointing me to this auspicious position of being the Deputy Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprise Development,” he...
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We’ll back you, President tells ITU director
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has pledged Zimbabwe’s full support for the re-election campaign of Dr Cosmas Zavazava, the Zimbabwe-born director of the Telecommunications Development Bureau at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Dr Zavazava, who is...
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Sadc elects Zambia incoming chair
THE Southern African Development Community yesterday elected Zambia as interim incoming chair of the regional bloc, replacing Madagascar, which withdrew from the annual rotating chairmanship owing to a leadership transition. The regional bloc held an...
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ZENT smart meters deal gets Cabinet nod
ZESA Enterprises, a subsidiary of Zesa Holdings, is set to enter into a partnership with a Chinese firm, Shanghai Jingdao Electric Company for the establishment of a manufacturing and assembly plant for smart meters, switchgears and electric vehicle...
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Synergies way to go: President
SYNERGIES between the private sector and local authorities must be incorporated into the country’s broader urban development strategies so that more Zimbabweans benefit from efficient waste management, President Mnangagwa has said. In his address at...
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46 500 to get injectable anti-HIV drug at inception
AT LEAST 46 500 people will be put on the long-acting HIV prevention drug Lenacapavir early next year, as Zimbabwe begins its first rollout of the twiceyearly injectable that offers protection against the virus. This marks a major milestone in the...
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WHEELS FOR PARTY ELDERS
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday presented 10 brand new Ford Everest vehicles to members of the Zanu PF Elders Council as part of ongoing efforts to enhance mobility and strengthen the revolutionary party’s activities. In addition to the vehicles, the...
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‘Let innovation drive economy’
ZIMBABWE must transform innovative ideas into industries anchored on an education-led economy that will move away from employment seekers, as the country celebrates its Heritage-Based Education 5.0 model, President Mnangagwa has said. Effort, he said,...
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Chiefs critical line of defence, says President
TRADITIONAL leaders remain one of Zimbabwe’s critical lines of defence against alien cultural practices, which come under the guise of modernity, President Mnangagwa has said. In his address at the Annual National Chiefs Conference in Harare...
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EmpowerED to deliver
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday handed over a fleet of vehicles to the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training in a development tailored to enhance operational efficiency, service delivery, programme implementation and youth...
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President declares zero tolerance for corruption
UNDER the Second Republic’s leadership, corruption will never be allowed to derail or delay Zimbabwe’s ongoing quest to accelerate the realisation of Vision 2030 and a higher standard of living for the general populace, President Mnangagwa has...
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Zanu PF solid: President
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has reiterated that Zanu PF remains a solid and central part of Zimbabwe’s governance structure with unity, discipline and a firm work approach to national development at its core. Addressing the National Consultative Assembly...
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Vehicle, cash boost for Women’s League
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday handed over 21 vehicles and cash to the Women’s League and the party’s affiliate, Young Women for Economic Development, to enhance and ensure the continuity of projects spearheaded by the Government and the party. The...
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Strategic NDS2 seminars for Central Committee, Politburo
ZANU will next year hold strategic PF seminars to equip Central Committee and Politburo members with key tenets of National Development Strategy-2 (NDS2) and other matters related to leadership duties and obligations, President Mnangagwa has...
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‘NDS2, Budget in sync with indaba resolutions’
THE National Development Strategy 2 and the 2026 National Budget unveiled last week are in sync with resolutions from Zanu PF Annual National People’s conferences and congress, cementing the revolutionary party as a people-centred entity, President...
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NDS2 primes Zim for more growth
THE successful implementation of Government’s economic blueprint, the National Development Strategy 2 is anchored on transparency and accountability in the use of public resources and addressing the needs of vulnerable persons such as women, youth and...
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President extols ZDF
THE Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, President Mnangagwa, yesterday adorned newly-appointed Commander of the ZDF, Emmanuel Matutu, with epaulettes bearing the insignia of a full General following his promotion last month. This came...
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HIV milestones laudable: President
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to increasing domestic financing for health to safeguard Zimbabwe’s hard-won gains in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Today, the country joins the world in commemorating World Aids Day,...
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Govt committed to closing skills gap: President
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday said the Government will continue to address manpower and skills gaps through sustained education, training, and capacity-building initiatives aimed at fostering development, peace and security in Zimbabwe and the...
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NDS2 embodies Zim’s aspirations, says President
THE implementation of the National Development Strategy 2 will ensure all Zimbabweans receive timely, people-centred and high quality services, paving the way for an empowered upper-middle-income society by 2030, President Mnangagwa has said. In his...
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INCLUSIVE, NON-SELECTIVE
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday handed over brand new pick-up trucks to five young people with disabilities in a move that underscores the Government’s commitment to inclusive development and ensuring that no citizen is left behind. Each beneficiary...
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Days of exploitation long gone: President
THE current generation of African leaders is determined to prevent the exploitation of the continent’s mineral resources without ensuring maximum benefits for their nations, President Mnangagwa has said. Speaking to Zimbabwean journalists before his...
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Value-added exports surge as industry posts strong growth
ZIMBABWE’S industrial transformation drive gathered momentum this year, with the manufacturing and commerce sectors posting robust growth and strengthening their contribution to the economy. The manufacturing sector reportedly accounted for 15.3...
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President joins world leaders at key indaba
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa today joins world leaders as the 7th African Union-European Union Summit begins, bringing together Heads of State from both continents for critical discussions on strengthening international cooperation. The two-day summit, marking...
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Zim, Angola strike agric partnership
ZIMBABWE and Angola are set to cooperate in agriculture, with Luanda expected to benefit from Harare’s agricultural model, which has seen the country achieve self-sufficiency in crops such as wheat. Already, some of Zimbabwe’s agricultural extension...
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Dutch tycoon tables massive expansion bid
DUTCH billionaire and investor Mr Marcel Boekhoorn met President Mnangagwa at State House in Harare yesterday to present ambitious plans for expanding his operations in Zimbabwe. Mr Boekhoorn, the founder of Ramphastos Investments, is already a key...
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Zim on track for universal energy access
OVER 35 000 households have been added to the national grid since the beginning of the year, while electrification of the country’s clinics has reached 94 percent as the Second Republic continues to deliver on its promise to achieve universal energy...
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‘Sadc to maintain collective thrust’
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa says Sadc will maintain a collective approach to address challenges facing the region, while strengthening cooperation and regional solidarity. Speaking at State House last night after attending a virtual Extraordinary Summit of...
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President shares Zim story at world stage
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa flew back home yesterday from his successful working visit to Doha, Qatar, where he shared the Zimbabwean story with other world leaders at the Second World Summit for Social Development. This was said by Foreign Affairs and...
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Zim promoting entrepreneurship, innovation: President
SOCIAL inclusion and equality are constitutional and moral imperatives that the Government is implementing through the National Social Protection, Disability and Gender policies to achieve sustainable empowerment of communities to ensure no one and no...
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We’ve halved poverty: President
ZIMBABWE has cut poverty by nearly half since 1995, President Mnangagwa told the World Summit for Social Development yesterday, marking one of Africa’s most remarkable achievements in poverty reduction in recent decades. The percentage of Zimbabweans...
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President joins world leaders at UN summit
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa arrived in Doha, Qatar, last night to attend the United Nations Second World Summit for Social Development, which seeks to establish mechanisms for eradicating poverty, ensuring employment creation and promoting social...
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President congratulates Hassan on poll victory
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday congratulated Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan on her thumping victory in elections held last week. President Hassan secured a crushing victory after garnering 31,91 million votes, representing 97,66 percent of the...
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‘Transform embassies into economic growth engines’
ZIMBABWE’S diplomatic missions across the world must transform into strategic economic hubs that drive trade, investment, tourism and innovation, while capitalising on the country’s educated human capital to strengthen Harare’s global influence,...
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I’m impressED, says President
TERTIARY institutions are key to the country’s modernisation and industrialisation efforts as they provide import substitution and spur economic growth, President Mnangagwa has said. He made the remarks yesterday after commissioning Bindura University...
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Grain storage: Zim goes hi-tech
PRESIDENT MNANGAGWA yesterday commissioned an Artificial Intelligence-powered Grain Marketing Board Silo Complex in Mutare, marking a pivotal milestone in the country’s pursuit of robust grain storage solutions and secure food supplies. The...
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‘Agric, mining power economic growth’
THE economy is poised for continued growth, buoyed by a resurgent agricultural sector, expanded investment and production in mining, and a robust manufacturing base, President Mnangagwa has said. He made the remarks while delivering the State of the...
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President to set Legislative agenda
PRESIDENT MNANGAGWA will today present his State of the Nation Address and officially open the Third Session of the 10th Parliament, where he is expected to make pronouncements that solidify the country’s economic growth trajectory as envisaged in the...
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Zim undeterred
ZIMBABWE will never be deterred in its efforts to build, modernise and industrialise, albeit under the heinous yoke of Western-imposed unilateral coercive measures, President Mnangagwa has said. In his address at the Sadc Anti-Sanctions Day...
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Dance, delight as 1 558 graduate at LSU
A WAVE of jubilation and accomplishment ripped through Lupane State University yesterday when 1 558 graduates from different faculties, among them politicians, traditional leaders, corporate world executives and young academics, were conferred with...
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Females outstrip males at GZU
CHANCELLOR of all State universities, President Mnangagwa yesterday capped 3 477 graduates, including Vice President Kembo Mohadi, at Great Zimbabwe University’s 19th graduation ceremony. Of these, 498 were undergraduates, 979 postgraduates, while the...
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‘Youth gamechangers in digital migration’
YOUTHS should take a leading role in digital transformation given that it is no longer an option, but a necessity as the country accelerates it’s modernisation and industrialisation agenda, President Mnangagwa has said. Officially launching the...
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‘Economy resilient despite challenges’
THE economy has remained resilient despite challenges such as illegal sanctions and climate change-induced natural disasters, as the Second Republic continues to focus on economic transformation and development, President Mnangagwa has said. In his...
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7 years of strong, inclusive growth
CONSISTENT implementation of macro-economic and sectoral reforms has set the economy on accelerated and inclusive growth driven by higher productivity in major sectors, leapfrogging Zimbabwe above several regional peers amid resilience to global...
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Regional unity will collapse sanctions: President
COMBINED efforts by Zimbabwe and its neighbours in SADC will lead to the collapse of the illegal economic sanctions that were imposed on the country by the United States and its Western allies, President Mnangagwa said. Ahead of the SADC...
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‘Unstoppable Zanu PF engine of the nation’
ZANU PF is the engine of national development and the party must continue focusing on membership growth, strategic planning and mobilisation to win elections, President Mnangagwa has said. In his keynote address to mark the official opening of the...
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Indaba 2025: The big day has come
THOUSANDS of Zanu PF delegates from across the country have converged in Mutare for the party’s 22nd Annual National People’s Conference, which President Mnangagwa will officially open today. The week-long indaba, which began with the President...
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‘Let’s emerge from indaba rejuvenated’
AS Zanu PF delegates head to Mutare for the party’s 22nd Annual National People’s Conference, President Mnangagwa has implored members to emerge out of the conference more united and rejuvenated to wholeheartedly serve the people. Speaking during a...
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Indaba: Shaping people centred development
THE 22nd Zanu PF Annual National People’s Conference must recalibrate all cadres to deepen their appreciation of the party’s purpose as a mass movement that is implementing programmes and projects to serve the interests of Zimbabweans for shared...
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‘Heroes’ unity, hard work must inspire nation’
THE Zanu PF-led Government is unwavering in its quest to consolidate national unity, harmony and hard-honest work, virtues which were exhibited by the country’s yesteryear heroes and heroines, President Mnangagwa has said. In his eulogy at the burial...
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Best of the best!
ZIMBABWE has been named the 2025 world best country to visit by Forbes magazine, a renowned global publication. This comes at a time when the country continues to increase its appeal as a premium international tourist destination. Zimbabwe’s tourism...
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