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The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has announced fuel prices effective 04 June to 04 July 2024. In a notice, ZERA said diesel now costs US$1.61 per litre, down from US$1.66 per litre that was set on 05 May 2024. However, the price of petrol has been raised slightly, from …

The registration process for urban residents eligible to receive monthly government cash allowances for purchasing mealie meal has commenced, announced Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare Minister July Moyo. The initiative is guided by the findings of the Zimbabwe Livelihood Assessment Committee (ZimLAC). Urban households facing food shortages due to …

In response to the dire effects of the El Nino-induced drought, the government has launched the distribution of food aid to severely affected regions, as announced by a Cabinet minister. The decision to commence distribution came after the completion of comprehensive assessments, including the Household-based Village-co-ordinated Rapid Vulnerability Assessment and …

By Judith Matanire In a stirring address commemorating Workers Day, opposition leader Nelson Chamisa took to social media to send a message of appreciation and solidarity to the working men and women of the country. In a post on his official account on X formerly Twitter, Chamisa saluted the dedication …

THE new Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) bank notes and coins go into circulation today, bringing relief to the transacting public, with confidence in the gold-backed money growing across all economic sectors. Informal traders, commuters and other interest groups had been anxiously awaiting an alternative to the electronic payment methods which, apart …

By Judith Matanire President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe has granted full remission of sentences to various categories of prisoners. In a presidential decree published in a recent government gazette, President Mnangagwa announced a significant amnesty for certain categories of prisoners. The proclamation, made under section 112(1)(a) and (d) of the …

By Judith Matanire In a significant move aimed at stabilizing the economy, the government has announced the launch of a new currency, “ZiG,” backed by reserves and royalties. This development comes as part of the Monetary Policy Highlights released by the authorities, outlining key strategies to address economic challenges. Under …

By Judith Matanire President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially declared a state of national disaster in Zimbabwe as the country grapples with a severe drought exacerbated by the El Niño weather phenomenon. The declaration comes amid growing concerns over food security and water scarcity across the nation. Zambia in late February …

by Judith Matanire The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education in Zimbabwe has announced the decision to withhold authorization for Vacation School during the upcoming April holiday period. This decision impacts Grade 7, ‘O’ level, and ‘A’ level candidates, as well as students in non-exam classes across the country. In …

HUNDREDS of marriage certificates  that were issued after September 2022 may be “null and void” because they cite a no longer valid law, it has emerged. On May 27, 2022, President Emmerson Mnangagwa passed into law a new marriage law, the Marriages Act (Chapter 5:17) which brought radical changes to …