Month: January 2024

The Government is deliberately implementing programmes and policies that will create jobs for the youth. President William Ruto said there is need for urgent, intentional and strategic measures to address unemployment in the country. He said the Government has identified the Affordable Housing Programme, digital jobs and export of labour as some of the programmes that will be exploited to create jobs. “Unless we intentionally work on programmes that create […]

This morning, Premier Alan Winde joined me for a visit to Westcott Primary School to welcome learners and staff back to school for the 2024 school year. The school year kicks off for 537 learners at Westcott Primary today, including 55 Grade Rs and 74 Grade 1s at the start of their school career. The school staff members were on hand to wipe away any tears, including from the parents! […]

Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a contribution of US$11.27 million to the World Food Programme (WFP) in Zimbabwe, ensuring that approximately 230,000 of the most vulnerable people in Mwenezi, Mangwe, Chivi, and Buhera districts will receive critical food assistance during the January to March 2024 lean season. In her remarks, the USAID Mission Director said: “USAID is committed to continue to strengthen community resilience and […]

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Greece’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetritis. The meeting was also attended by Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry. Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, said the Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs conveyed the greetings of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to President El-Sisi, reaffirming his country's commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation across all areas. This was appreciated by President El-Sisi, who underscored the significance of […]