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Hwange’s Unit 7 Reconnected, Boosting Power Supply Amid Load-Shedding

Hwange Thermal Power Station’s Unit 7 was reconnected to Zimbabwe’s national grid on Friday, providing an additional 300 megawatts (MW) of power following a month of routine maintenance. This boost in power generation capacity is expected to ease the country’s load-shedding challenges, which have worsened recently due to reduced output …

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Government Tightens Firearms Act With Stricter Licensing, Training, Psychological Tests

The Government of Zimbabwe has moved to tighten the Firearms Act, introducing comprehensive amendments aimed at modernizing the 1957 legislation. The changes will see stricter conditions for the issuance of firearms licenses, including mandatory psychological and training tests, age restrictions, firearm profiling for easy tracing, and increased penalties for violations. …

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Surge In Crime & Traffic Accidents Alarm Authorities

The crime rate in Zimbabwe surged by 11% from January to August 2024 compared to the same period last year, a stark revelation presented by Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe during a senior officers’ conference in Harare on October 16, 2024. This alarming increase coincided with a …

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State-Assisted Funeral For Justice Selo Nare

Following the death of retired Labour Court judge, Justice Selo Masole Nare, on Saturday in South Africa, Zimbabwe is preparing to honor his memory with a State-assisted funeral. The 81-year-old, who had been receiving specialized medical care at the time of his passing, left behind a significant legacy in the …

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Controversial PVO Amendment Bill Passed by National Assembly

The National Assembly of Zimbabwe has passed the Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO) Amendment Bill, a move that has been met with both praise and significant concern from various stakeholders in the civil society sector. Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi described the bill as revolutionary, asserting that it …

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Government Rolls Out Second Phase Of Grain Distribution

The Government of Zimbabwe has officially commenced the second phase of grain distribution aimed at supporting vulnerable and food-insecure communities across the nation. Vice President Kembo Mohadi announced the initiative during a recent visit to Beitbridge, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to ensuring food security for all Zimbabweans despite ongoing challenges …

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Mnangagwa Enacts New Law Raising Age Of Consent To 18

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially signed the Criminal Laws Amendment (Protection of Children and Young Persons) Bill, 2024, into law, significantly raising the age of consent from 16 to 18. This legislative change aims to bolster protections for children and young people against sexual predators and the scourge of early …

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Cabinet Tackles De-dollarisation, Price Hikes, ZiG Manipulation

Cabinet has reviewed a comprehensive report on basic commodity prices and local industry constraints, presented by Vice President Gen (Rtd) Dr. CGDN Chiwenga. The discussion included strategies to operationalize the ZiG currency as legal tender and address issues affecting the economy. A de-dollarisation roadmap, developed by the Minister of Finance, …

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