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From theory to praxis: Building regenerative business education
small and medium enterprises A year ago, the call to transform business education seemed aspirational — a bold response to converging global crises. Today, it is becoming an imperative. In June 2025, the Club of Rome’s follow-up convening in New...

Zimbabwe Independent editor Zaba’s bail ruling postponed due to power outage
By Mary Taruvinga Zimbabwe Independent editor, Faith Zaba, will spend her third night in detention after the presiding magistrate failed to hand down his ruling due to a power outage at the Harare Magistrates Court. Harare Magistrate Vakayi...

We must create the Zimbabwe we truly want
Vince Musewe READING the book Why Nations Fail by authors Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson continues to confirm my observations which I have been sharing with my readers for some time. The challenge we face in most African countries is that...

Village Rhapsody: Zimbabwean journalists under siege
Alpha Media Holdings journalists Blessed Mhlanga and Chengeto Chidi's arrest showed that authorities are not being sincere when they say they are committed to protecting rights to freedom of expression. BY EVANS MATHANDA There is a famous saying...

ZDAMWU Calls to Strengthen Zimbabwe’s Mining Engineering Qualifications
The Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union (ZDAMWU) is urging industry stakeholders to collaborate in enhancing the global standing of local mining qualifications for the benefit of both the sector and its workforce. By Ryan Chigoche...
TZ urges SADC to speed up energy resolutions
ZIMBABWE: AS the Southern African Development Community (SADC) promotes energy as a unifying force and a catalyst for economic growth across the continent, Tanzania has called on the bloc to strengthen the implementation of its resolutions to...

Timber shortage hits Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is grappling with a serious timber shortage that has left the local market heavily reliant on imports from neighbouring countries, particularly South Africa, as deep-rooted challenges continue to hamper domestic production. The country's...

Six stars to watch at Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2024
South Africa will be looking to the highly-experienced Seoposenwe for goals - especially after Thembi Kgatlana, the golden boot winner at the 2018 Wafcon, pulled out of the squad for personal reasons. Like Kgatlana, Cape Town-born Seoposenwe now...

Zimbabwe Schools in Crisis: Pupils Learning in Fowl Runs, Tobacco Barns, and Open Spaces
HARARE – A new parliamentary report has exposed the shocking state of Zimbabwe’s public education infrastructure, revealing that thousands of schoolchildren across the country are being taught in abandoned tobacco barns, fowl runs, and even under...

SAHRC to engage with SADC countries on illegal immigration
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says it will start dialogue with other Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries on the issue of illegal immigration. This comes as the country grapples with challenges of illegal...

Journalist and immigrant laments the US 'antipathy to immigrants'
Thomas R. Oldt Llewellyn King, a veteran journalist originally from Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), discusses his career and his views on America. King reflects on his journey into journalism, starting at age 16 in Africa, then moving to London...

Cultures Unite in Celebration at 26th Antiracist Festival in Athens
The annual Antiracist Festival returns to Goudi Park in Athens on July 4–6, once again sending a powerful message of unity, solidarity, and inclusion. Now in its 26th year, the festival brings together researchers, historians, activists, students,...

ZDAMWU Urges Industry-Wide Collaboration to Strengthen and Promote Zimbabwe’s Mining Engineering Qualifications
The Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union (ZDAMWU) is urging industry stakeholders to collaborate in enhancing the global standing of local mining qualifications for the benefit of both the sector and its workforce. By Ryan Chigoche...

Nyahunzvi’s Reveal Yourself—A manifesto for authentic African leadership
Vongai Nyahunzvi (right) responds to questions at the launch of her book in Harare recently There is an awakening occurrence across Africa — one that boardrooms and policy halls are only beginning to recognise. It is not marked by protests or...

Gender policy gets thumbs up
Economic Justice for Women Project THE Economic Justice for Women Project (EJWP) says the newly-approved gender policy lays a foundation to address entrenched gender disparities. Cabinet recently adopted a new National Gender Policy to remove...

Education Minister emphasizes minority role in Parliament to Zimbabwe delegation
By Patrick Biddah Ghana’s Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has underscored the critical role minority voices play in the country’s democratic governance, describing them as an essential force in ensuring accountability and transparency. He...

Indian women donate foodstuffs, blankets to 5 charity homes
THE Indian Women’s Association (IWA) has donated foodstuffs and blankets to five charity homes in Zimbabwe as part of their 2025 Winter Warmth Charity Drive. THE Indian Women’s Association (IWA) has donated foodstuffs and blankets to five charity...
MoE hosts Zimbabwean delegation
The Ministry of Education on Wednesday, July 2, welcomed a high-level parliamentary delegation from Zimbabwe, led by Hon. Dr. Thokozani Khupe, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and...

Zimbabwean govt reverses controversial judges’ training after public outcry
HARARE – The Zimbabwean government has cancelled a controversial “Integrated Results-Based Management (IRBM) training workshop” for judges, which was slated to include presentations from the ruling Zanu-PF party’s Herbert Chitepo School of...

Struggling Air Zimbabwe In US$1 Million Debt Clearance
Struggling Air Zimbabwe In US$1 Million Debt Clearance By Business Reporter- The struggling national airliner, Air Zimbabwe said it had cleared its over US$1 million to key international service providers. This development will see Air Zimbabwe...