LOCAL NEWS

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Preparations for the 65^th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) are in full swing, with 17 countries already confirming their participation and over 95% of exhibition space booked ahead of the event scheduled for April 21 to April 26 in Bulawayo.

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The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has raised alarm over the rising number of crocodile attacks, which have resulted in nine deaths and 11 injuries in the past two months.

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Government has taken a significant step toward improving the education sector by approving the recruitment of 4,000 teachers in the first quarter of the year. This is part of a broader plan to hire 8,000 teachers in 2025, with the ultimate goal of reducing the teacher-student ratio to 1:20, ensuring quality education for learners across the country.

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Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Daniel Garwe, has strongly denounced the growing trend of vendors selling alcohol from their car boots, warning that the practice poses serious health and security risks to communities.

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The Ministry of Local Government and Public Works has raised alarm over the increasing number of illegal vendors operating in the central business districts and surrounding areas in cities and towns across the country.

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The Government of Zimbabwe, in collaboration withUnited Nations agencies, carried out a joint food distribution in Buhera yesterday. The initiative targeted vulnerable communities severely impacted by the El Niño-induced drought, ensuring they receive vital food assistance.

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In a decisive move to safeguard the livelihoods of its most vulnerable citizens, the Government of Zimbabwe, together with key international partners, has launched the Zimbabwe Resilience Building Fund (ZRBF) Phase 2, valued at US$17.2 million.  

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Zimbabwe is set to make a strong presence at Expo 2025 Osaka, a global business and trade event that kicks off in Japan next month. With an estimated 28 million visitors expected over the six-months period running from April 13 to October 13, the Government is keen on leveraging this platform to expand its footprint in the Japanese market, particularly in tourism and trade.

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The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will hold a virtual Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government this Thursday, focusing on the security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

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The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers is set to convene at Zimbabwe’s New Parliament Building, in Mt Hampden, from Wednesday, March 13, to Thursday, March 14, 2025.