The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has announced the termination of its military mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and ordered the phased withdrawal of all SAMIDRC (SADC Mission in the DRC) troops. The decision, finalised during an Extraordinary Virtual Summit chaired by Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on 13 March 2025, signals a strategic shift toward political and diplomatic solutions to end years of devastating conflict in eastern DRC. The SAMIDRC mandate, launched in December 2023 to support…

The Zimbabwean government has finalised nine investment agreements with private firms to expand the nation’s irrigation infrastructure, as reported by DNE Africa, a partner of TV BRICS. This initiative aligns with President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s vision for climate-resilient agriculture, which integrates dam construction, irrigation expansion, hydroelectric power generation, and access to potable water. The approach is designed to mitigate the effects of climate change. Under the new agreements, Zimbabwe plans to increase its irrigated land from 217,000 hectares to 496,000 hectares.…

Gertrude Nyathi walks calmly into Zimbabwe’s Mahusekwa Hospital for antenatal care in Mashonaland, where she is expected to give birth in the next five months.  In a country where medical facilities are obsolete, patients flock to seek medical care at the Chinese-aided hospital, seen by many as a game changer in Marondera district.   “Before this hospital was built, pregnant women had to travel long distances to go to Harare for antenatal services and some even gave birth on the way.…

In a significant shift in African politics, leaders of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have decisively moved to isolate Rwandan President Paul Kagame following recent deadly attacks that have further exacerbated instability in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).  Kagame, whose government has long been accused of supporting the M23 rebel group in eastern DRC, now faces increasing isolation from SADC, which has held his forces responsible for the tragic deaths of 14 South African peacekeepers and several others…

Zimbabwe’s First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has unveiled a Pangolin Conservation Strategy and an action plan to preserve these endangered animals. This is reported by The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS. At the event, which was held in a district in Manicaland province, Mnangagwa emphasised the need for an integrated approach to protecting pangolins, which play an important role in Zimbabwe’s ecosystems. The First Lady also noted the importance of combating poaching and illegal trade in wildlife species. She emphasised…

Constantino Chiwenga, Vice President of Zimbabwe, has emphasised the importance of adding value to the country’s diamonds to increase export earnings from the commodity. He said the diamond industry was facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities. This is reported by ZBC News, a partner of TV BRICS. The Deputy Minister of Mines and Mining Development Polite Kambamura and Manicaland Public Policy Minister for Provincial Affairs and Decentralisation Mishek Mugadza noted the support given to the mining sector.  “These facilities demonstrate a…

President Mnangagwa yesterday reassigned two Cabinet Ministers and appointed a new Director General of the Central Intelligence Organisation. Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister July Moyo has been appointed Minister of Energy and Power Development while the incumbent, Edgar Moyo, takes over the Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare portfolio. The reassignments are with immediate effect. The President also appointed a new Director-General of the President’s Department, Dr Fulton Mangwanya. In two separate statements yesterday evening, Chief Secretary to…

In the parched landscape of Mudzi District about 400 km from Zimbabwe’s capital Harare, the long-lasting drought has tightened its grip on long suffering villagers. The once lush fields lie barren, a reminder of the ravages of nature’s wrath.  As the days turn into weeks without rain, families are facing a desperate struggle for survival.  With the crops already failed and their livestock dwindling, many villagers are teetering on the brink of starvation.   The drought is not just confined to…

Multitudes of people thronged the National Stadium in Gaborone, Botswana’s capital city, on Friday to witness the inauguration of Duma Boko as the southern African country’s sixth president. Boko promised that his government would create a brighter tomorrow with support from the citizens during the ceremony. “We will create the Botswana we all desire. You have given me strength and hope, and I am prepared to return strength and hope to you a thousandfold. I say to you, dare to…

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called for the “immediate and unconditional” removal of economic sanctions on Zimbabwe, describing them as “illegal measures that violate the basic human rights of ordinary Zimbabweans.”  This call came on the 25th of October, which SADC has designated as Anti-Sanctions Day, a day set aside annually to spotlight and protest against the sanctions imposed on SADC member states.  In a media statement released on Friday, October 25, 2024, Zimbabwean President and SADC Chairperson…