Zimbabwe Situation

Source: 90% of the world has achieved some level of immunity to COVID-19: WHO – #Asakhe – CITE At least 90 percent of the world’s population has achieved some level of immunity to COVID-19, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. The global health authority was however quick to say that did not mean the […] …
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Source: Electoral laws must be aligned to the constitution – #Asakhe – CITE There is a need to ensure that all eligible Zimbabweans exercise their right to vote by aligning electoral laws to the constitution, Zimbabwe Electoral Support Network (ZESN) has said. ZESN Senior Advocacy for Electoral Reform Officer Heather Koga said while the constitution […] …
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Source: ‘Opposition needs strategies to appeal to rural voters’  – #Asakhe – CITE With only six months until the elections and no comprehensive electoral reforms in place, analysts say if the opposition in Zimbabwe is to win the 2023 national elections, it will need to put in place strategies that will appeal to rural voters and […] …
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Source: Sipho Malunga and partners continue to fight “unjust” prosecution  – #Asakhe – CITE  File Picture: Siphosami Malunga (left) with his partners Zephaniah Dhlamini (Center) and Charles Moyo (Right) at the Tsholotsho Magistrates court The lawyer representing the three Kershelmar Farms (Private) Limited directors has moved to try and halt the trial in which the […] …
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President Mnangagwa Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Senior Reporter Zimbabwe is well on its way to becoming one of the biggest exporters of medical oxygen in the region, President Mnangagwa said last week, referring to the increased production at the multi-million-dollar medical oxygen and industrial gas plant built by Verify Engineering at Feruka near Mutare. Boosting local production and […] …
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Women from the Pepukai group showcase some of their produce Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Senior Reporter For decades, communities in Mbire district relied on donor assistance to sustain themselves.  The district is one of the hardest hit by climate change in Zimbabwe and is susceptible to hazards that include drought, human-wildlife conflict, mid-season dry spells and livestock […] …
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Mr Francis Macheka Business Reporter AFC Holdings Group chief executive officer, Francis Macheka has been nominated chairman of the Southern African Development Community – Development Finance Institutions (SADC-DFI) Network. Mr Macheka was nominated to the post on Thursday and will occupy the position for the next two years effective from the 1st of December 2022. […] …
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Minister Ncube Oliver Kazunga Senior Business Reporter TREASURY has announced modalities for accessing the US$80 million the Government has allocated to the productive sectors from the US$958 million Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) Zimbabwe received from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Zimbabwe received nearly US$1 billion SDRs equivalent as part of a General Allocation of US$650 […] …
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Douglas Karoro Nyore Madzianike Senior Court Reporter THE trial of former Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Water, Fisheries and Rural Development Douglas Karoro and Grain Marketing Board (GMB) Mushumbi Pools depot assistant manager Lovejoy Ngowe, who are facing fraud charges, was last week adjourned to next year after Kororo’s legal representative was said to be engaged […] …
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Sunday News Correspondent In the face of the shortage of electricity as a result of the low power generation at the Kariba Power Station, businesses have resorted to using other sources of energy such as solar and generators despite the high costs involved. The Kariba Power Station is currently generating about 300 megawatts (MW) because […] …
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