Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe is finalising preparations to host one of the world’s most important environmental events — the 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. The conference will run from July 23 to 31 in Victoria Falls and is expected to draw delegates from more than 170 countries. This marks the first time the conference will be held in Southern Africa, positioning Zimbabwe as a key player in global environmental…

Zimbabwe’s public health system has received a donation of medical equipment worth US$700,000 from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), aimed at improving emergency care and saving lives across the country. The donation, which includes 74 ICU ventilators and 34 tonnes of essential medical supplies, was officially handed over on Thursday, 10 July 2025, in Harare. In a statement, Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care Sleiman Kwidini said the equipment would go a long way in supporting patients with life-threatening…

Zimbabwe is accelerating its transition to a knowledge-based, resource-driven industrial economy and inviting strategic investments from Chinese partners aligned with China’s global development vision. The policy shift was outlined by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Professor Amon Murwira, as reported by The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS. “Zimbabwe is open for business. Under this transformative vision, we are ready to engage and foster robust socio-economic partnerships with the People’s Republic of China,” said Minister Murwira. He reaffirmed the strong diplomatic and…

Zimbabwe’s main remand prison in Harare is dangerously overcrowded, with cells built for 35 inmates now holding over 80 people, according to a new report by the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC). “Inmates experienced inhumane living conditions mostly due to overcrowding,” said ZHRC Chairperson Fungayi Jessie Majome. “Prison cells designed for 35 inmates were holding more than 80, leading to unsanitary and degrading living conditions.” The commission visited Harare Remand Prison on April 29 to investigate the treatment of inmates,…

Nearly half of Zimbabwean men between the ages of 15 and 49 have never been married, according to new figures released by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat). The data comes from the 2023–24 Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey (ZDHS), officially launched on Monday, June 3. According to the findings, 45% of men in the key reproductive age group have never married, while 48% are currently married or cohabiting. Another 6% are divorced or separated, and just 1% are widowed.…

The Government of Zimbabwe has unveiled plans to accelerate digital transformation and inclusive education, according to a statement made by the country’s Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Jenfan Muswere, during a press briefing. The senior official explained that the decision was based on the outcomes of the 14th Innovation Africa Summit, held in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia). The event brought together African ministers, private sector leaders, and development partners to address educational challenges through public-private collaboration. This is reported…

Zimbabwe is set to train over 10,000 teachers and lecturers annually in artificial intelligence and digital literacy through a new partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as part of a broader strategy to advance industrialisation and digital transformation in the country. The initiative was announced by the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Jenfan Muswere, during a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare. He confirmed that Zimbabwe will collaborate with digital education institutions from the UAE to expand access…

A respected Air Force of Zimbabwe pilot, Squadron Leader (Retired) Vuyo Ncube, died on Friday after his fighter jet crashed during a training flight near Gweru. The crash happened in the Carafoc area, not far from the Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base, formerly known as Thornhill, according to eyewitness. The aircraft, a Chengdu J-7/F-7, was on a routine mission when it went down. Eyewitnesses described a scene of panic and confusion. “We saw smoke coming from the trees and rushed…

During the 19th Asian Games held in east China’s Hangzhou, McCleary Gondo, a 27-year-old Zimbabwean student living in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, caught people’s attention. Recognising the critical importance of communication at such a large-scale event, he used his language skills and intercultural awareness to train local volunteers in English.  He travelled across the city to lead practical sessions tailored to the specific needs of the volunteers: welcoming foreign visitors, providing clear directions, and calmly handling unexpected situations. He also offered…

The Zimbabwean government is proud to be part of a growing African tourism movement, according to the Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Tongai Mafidi Mnangagwa, who spoke exclusively to African Times at the Zimbabwe Tourism Stand during the ongoing Africa’s Travel Indaba in Durban. Speaking amidst a buzz of cultural displays, business meetings, and travel showcases, Mnangagwa was upbeat about this year’s Indaba, describing it as bigger and more impactful than ever before. “For this year’s Indaba, compared…