LOCAL NEWS

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Zimbabwe and the European Union (EU) will co-host the inaugural EU-Zimbabwe Business Forum from 20 to 22 May at Meikles Hotel in Harare, in a major push to strengthen economic ties and attract sustainable investment.

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Government has approved the hosting of the 2025 National Culture Month, which will run from May 1 to 31 under the theme “Celebrating Indigenous Voices”, as part of efforts to promote national identity, cultural pride, and social cohesion.

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Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector has recorded significant gains in the 2024/25 season, with maize output reaching the fourth-highest level in the country’s history, according to the Second Round Crop, Livestock and Fisheries Assessment Reportpresented to Cabinet this week.

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President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially handed over tipper trucks procured under the US$2 million Presidential Youth Fund, further demonstrating his administration’s commitment to youth empowerment and economic inclusivity.

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Water levels at Lake Kariba and major flow stations along the Zambezi River have continued a steady upward trend over the past week, offering encouraging signs for the region’s power generation capacity and ecological health.

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Zimbabwe and the Islamic Republic of Iran have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with a renewed focus on trade, investment, and mining collaboration.

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Zimbabwe’s gold mining industry is expected to register record earnings in 2025, with revenues forecast to exceed US$3 billion, according to the latest Commodity Outlook report from the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe. The projection marks a significant jump from 2024’s earnings, buoyed by increased production and sustained high global gold prices.

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The Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) has launched a landmark investigation into sexual harassment allegations plaguing higher and tertiary education institutions, following a surge in complaints against staff and senior personnel accused of preying on students, particularly young women.