Zimbabwe

Mnangagwa Calls for Unity in Resolving DRC Conflict

SADC chairperson and Zimbabwean President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has highlighted the regional impact of the Democratic Republic of Congo conflict, urging a lasting solution. Speaking at a joint SADC and East African Community meeting in Tanzania, attended by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Mnangagwa stressed the need for unity and prioritizing Congolese interests to address challenges to peace and stability.

10 February, 2025

Africa

Academic Alliance: Namibian and Zimbabwe Universities Forge Strategic Partnership

Namibia's Welwitchia University and the Bulawayo Polytechnic in Zimbabwe have formalized a strategic collaboration with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. Innocent Shangombe is the Marketing and Brand Officer at Welwitchia University, he expands on this partnership .

31 January, 2025

Africa

Zanu-PF Proposes Extending Mnangagwa’s Presidency to 2030

Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party is advocating for a two-year extension to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term, prolonging his tenure until 2030, a party spokesman announced on Tuesday. Reuters says no specifics were provided regarding the mechanisms to achieve this, including whether constitutional amendments would be necessary. Zimbabwe's constitution restricts the presidency to two five-year terms, with Mnangagwa's current and final term set to conclude in 2028.

15 January, 2025

Oshiwambo

Zimbabwe otaka kuthapo egeelo lyeso

Opaalamende ya Zimbabwe oya zimine oveta ndjoka tayi ka kuthapo egeelo lyeso nenge ohake,onkatu ya simana oku kuthapo oveta ndjoka ya kala inaayi longithwa omimvo 20. Ohela,opaalamende oya koleke kutya aatotiveta oya pititha ontontwaveta metitatu. Ohake otayi ka kuthwapo ngele omupresitend eyi shaina. Zimbabwe okwa kala ta longitha oku mangeleka onga omukalo gomadhipago, nedhipago lye lyahugunina mo 2005,omolwa ompumbwe yoohandimmwe mboka yaahena ohokwe oku kuthapo oshinakugwanithwa shoku dhipaga aayoni. O […]

13 December, 2024

Namibia

Welwitchia University Forms Partnership with Mutare Polytechnic

In a major step toward enhancing regional collaboration in education, Welwitchia University has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Mutare Polytechnic in Zimbabwe. The partnership aims to foster joint research, faculty exchanges, and the development of academic programs, promising to unlock new opportunities for students and educators across both nations. This collaboration is set to boost innovation and skills development, driving sustainable growth in higher education.

6 December, 2024

Local

Welwitchia University Strengthens Regional Collaboration Through Memorandum of Agreement with Mutare Polytechnic

Mutare, Zimbabwe – 21 November 2024: In a significant move toward internationalizing its skills training, Welwitchia University has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Mutare Polytechnic of Zimbabwe. The MoA was signed at a formal ceremony held on 21 November 2024 at the Mutare Polytechnic campus. Mutare Polytechnic is considered one of the best polytechnics in Zimbabwe, renowned for its hands-on approach embedded in the heritage-based philosophy […]

6 December, 2024

Africa

Africa Faces Urgent Need for Data Centres to Support Digital Growt

Africa will need a six-fold increase in data centres to 700 by 2050 to accelerate its digital transformation, according to an expert speaking on Monday to the News Day Nigeria publication. Amid this, calls are growing for countries to ratify the African Union’s Cyber Security and Data Protection Convention, which aims to build a secure information society across the continent. Forty countries, including Zimbabwe, are yet to sign the […]

26 November, 2024

Africa

Zimbabwe Seeks to Restructure $12.7B Debt

Zimbabwe's president met with creditors and finance executives to discuss clearing debt arrears and restructuring $12.7 billion in external debt reports Reuters. The country aims to access international capital markets for the first time in over two decades, despite its debt accounting for 81% of GDP and a history of financial crises.

26 November, 2024

Africa

Zambian Miners Rescued After Nationwide Power Outage

Reuters reports that miners at two Zambian copper mines were successfully rescued after being trapped underground during a nationwide power outage, the energy ministry confirmed on Monday. The blackout, caused by a power system disturbance, also impacted Zimbabwe, according to Zambia's state utility, Zesco. Both countries are grappling with extended electricity rationing as a severe regional drought continues to disrupt hydropower generation, marking one of the worst droughts in decades.

26 November, 2024