Category: zimbabwe

Source: Cabinet reviews projects, sets new policy direction – herald

Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Zhemu Soda addresses journalists at a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare yesterday.

We  publish here the 19th post-Cabinet media briefing presented by Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Dr Zhemu Soda, in Harare yesterday.

Cabinet noted and approved the End of Cycle Report on the Implementation of Priority Projects for the 1st 100-Day Cycle of 2026 as presented by the Minister of State for National Security in the President’s Office, Honourable Lovemore Matuke.

Cabinet noted with satisfaction the assessment of projects implemented under the Rapid Results 100-Day Cycle Initiative for the period February 9 to May 19, 2026.

The implementation framework serves as a strategic instrument for strengthening performance, accountability and timely delivery of high-impact programmes and projects across Government.

Guided by the mantra “Nyika inovakwa nevene vayo/ Ilizwe lakhiwa ngabanikazi balo”, a total of 242 projects were implemented, out of which 143 were completed while the remaining projects are nearing completion.

The completed projects spanned the Infrastructural Development and Housing; and Inclusive Economic Growth and Structural Transformation thematic areas.

It is noteworthy that out of the 242 projects, a total of 19 projects emanated from His Excellency President Mnangagwa’s clarion call for the development of previously less developed communities where projects were implemented as follows: Binga, 4; Kanyemba, 1; Siakobvu, 1; Tsholotsho, 10 and Nkayi, 2. Other success stories include the following:

i. Construction of the Binga Registry Complex, Matabeleland North Province;

ii. Installation of X-ray machines in Harare Metropolitan, Manicaland and Midlands Provinces;

iii. Construction of the 235-megawatt Thermal Power Plant in Hwange, Matabeleland North Province;

iv. Construction of the 100-megwatt Massive Prestige Thermal Power Plant in Beitbridge, Matabeleland South Province;

v. Funding of 30 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Norton, Mashonaland West Province;

vi. GMB silo expansion in Mhangura, Mashonaland West Province;

vii. Establishment of ICT laboratories in schools nationwide;

viii. Construction of Maphisa Stadium in Matobo District, Matabeleland South Province;

ix. Implementation of the Rangemore Presidential Housing Scheme in Matabeleland North Province; and

x. Establishment of the Prospect Lithium Sulphate Plant in Goromonzi District, Mashonaland East Province.

2.0 PROPOSED VENUE FOR THE 47TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS AND 2027 CHILDREN’S PARTY

Cabinet noted and approved the report on the proposed venue for the 47th Independence Anniversary Celebrations and 2027 Children’s Party as presented by the Honourable Vice President Dr Mohadi.

Masvingo Province will host the 47th Independence Anniversary Celebrations and the 2027 Children’s Party in line with the Cabinet directive at its Meeting of May 20th, 2025 on the Independence Celebrations rotational hosting sequence.

It should be recalled that in one of his earlier interventions, His Excellency the President stressed that remoteness and underdevelopment should be accorded importance in the selection of a hosting district.

In that regard, Rutenga Growth Point in Mwenezi District has been approved as the venue for the 47th Independence Celebrations and the 2027 Children’s Party.

Gonakudzingwa former detention camp in Chiredzi District; and Jenya, a Liberation War memorial site in Chivi District, were considered as the Places of Significance where the Independence Flame will be lit. The Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage will identify other areas of historical interest in the province and undertake the appropriate memorialisation programmes.

3.0 UPDATE ON THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE 34TH JUNIOR PARLIAMENT SESSION

Cabinet noted and approved a Report on the Official Opening of the 34th Junior Parliament Session as presented by the Minister of Youth Empowerment,  Development  and  Vocational  Training Honourable Machakaire.

Cabinet advises that the Official Opening of the 34th Junior Parliament will be presided over by His Excellency President Dr  Mnangagwa on July 8th, 2026 at the Parliament of Zimbabwe.

The event will run under the Day of the African Child inspired theme “Ensuring universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene for every child in Africa.”

The Junior Parliament mirrors the structure of the Parliament of Zimbabwe and is designed to advocate for the promotion and protection of youth rights; to cultivate leadership, civic responsibility and democratic values among the youth; and to facilitate structured and meaningful youth participation across all sectors of national development.

More specifically, the Junior Parliament seeks to provide children with practical civic education on the operations of the three Arms of the State.

The Junior Parliament elections were conducted in all constituencies on June 12th, 2026 and rehearsals are currently underway.

Going forward, Government will continue to strengthen and expand the programme as a strategic national platform for youth development, empowerment and participation.

4.0 PROPOSED REVIEW OF MINIMUM WAGES AND RELATED CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR DOMESTIC WORKERS AND WORKERS IN UNCLASSIFIED OPERATIONS

Cabinet noted and approved the Review of Minimum Wages and related conditions of employment for domestic workers and workers in unclassified operations as presented by the Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Honourable Edgar Moyo.

The Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare sought the review of minimum wages and related conditions of employment for certain classes of workers in terms of Section 19 of the Labour Act [Chapter 28: 01]. In fixing the minimum wages and related conditions of employment for domestic workers and workers in unclassified operations who are not covered by National Employment Councils, recommendations of the tripartite Wages and Salaries Advisory Council (WASC) were taken into consideration.

Accordingly, the minimum wage for workers in unclassified operations is henceforth pegged at US$270 payable in local currency. The minimum wage for domestic workers will be US$90. Other workers will be paid as follows:

Yard Worker/ Gardener US$ 90,00;

Cook/ Housekeeper US$ 99,00;

Child/Disabled/Aged Minder US$108,00;

Disabled/Aged Minder with Red Cross Certificate US$117,00 The revised minimum wages are with immediate effect.

5.0 PROPOSED HOSTING OF THE ZIMBABWE TRIPARTITE NEGOTIATING FORUM GLOBAL SUMMIT ON INCLUSIVE GROWTH: 21-25 SEPTEMBER, 2026

Cabinet approved the Hosting of the Zimbabwe Tripartite Negotiating Forum Global Summit on Inclusive Growth, Decent Work, Beneficiation and Investment Promotion from September 21st to 25th, 2026 at Elephant Hills Resort in Victoria Falls, as presented by the Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Honourable Edgar Moyo.

The Tripartite Negotiating Forum (TNF), established in terms of the TNF Act of 2019 under the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, will host the event. The Summit will strengthen partnerships for Government, Business and Labour to accelerate inclusive economic transformation, investment and industrialisation.

The Summit will attract approximately 1 000 delegates from over 15 countries and will strengthen Zimbabwe’s international re-engagement agenda by demonstrating commitment to social dialogue, labour stability, policy predictability and inclusive economic governance.

Hosting the Summit will also reinforce Zimbabwe’s reputation as a stable and reform-oriented economy committed to sustainable growth and decent work.

6.0 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF ZIMBABWE AND THE HUNAN PROVINCIAL CENTRE FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Cabinet approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Republic of Zimbabwe and the Hunan Provincial Centre for Disease Control and Prevention of the People’s Republic of China as presented by the Minister of Health and Child Care, Honourable Dr  Mombeshora.

The MoU seeks to establish a framework for co-operation in enhancing academic and research capabilities for Malaria control and elimination. The co-operation will be implemented through the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) under the Ministry of Health and Child Care. The areas of co-operation  include  joint  disease  control  initiatives,  research  and technology transfer, capacity building and multilateral collaboration. The Parties will promote Malaria control strategies, including surveillance, response and evaluation models in high Malaria burden areas in Zimbabwe.

The Parties will also collaborate in establishing a China-Zimbabwe joint Malaria Laboratory for monitoring anti-malarial drug resistance and vector control research.

Further co-operation will include technical training in laboratory management, epidemiology and health economics, and joint applications for funding from international organisations and exploring trilateral co-operation with other countries.

7.0 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF ZIMBABWE AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA ON COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF HEALTH

Cabinet approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Republic of Zimbabwe and the Government of the Republic of Kenya on Cooperation in the Field of Health as presented by the Minister of Health and Child Care, Honourable Dr Mombeshora.

The MoU seeks to create a framework to promote, develop and increase co-operation between Zimbabwe and Kenya in primary health care, including reproductive, maternal, neonatal, child and adolescent health and immunisation programmes; secondary health care, including specialist services and referrals of patients, laboratory, forensic pathology and blood services; and health systems resilience, including public health emergencies preparedness.

The co-operation will also cover the development of pharmaceutical and medical devices; health financing; human resources for health; health technology, including health information and biotechnology; and other areas of co-operation mutually agreed by the Parties.

The MoU will be in effect for a period of 5 years, and will be automatically extended for a successive period of 5 years.

8.0 MEMORANDUM  OF  UNDERSTANDING  BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF ZIMBABWE AND GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA ON COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF AGRICULTURE

Cabinet noted and approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the Republic of Zimbabwe and Government of the Republic of Ghana on cooperation in the field of agriculture as presented by the Minister of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Water Resources Development.

The Memorandum of Understanding seeks to facilitate cooperation in the following areas: sustainable conservation agriculture; research development and technology; exchange knowledge in crop production and development; livestock production and development; irrigation development; education, training and extension; marketing and trade development;  mechanisation  development;  fisheries  production  and development; exchange experts, professionals, scientists and trainees; and the conduct of study tours, seminars and other professional trainings.

9.0 REPORT ON THE STATE VISIT TO ZIMBABWE BY HIS EXCELLENCY TEODORO OBIANG NGUEMA MBASOGO, PRESIDENT OF EQUATORIAL GUINEA

Cabinet noted and approved the Report on the State Visit to Zimbabwe by His Excellency Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, President of Equatorial Guinea from June 11-12, 2026, as presented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Honourable Professor Amon Murwira.

The two-day State Visit was highly significant in solidifying the strategic political, economic and diplomatic partnerships between the two countries. The visit also marked an operational leap following the recent inaugural session of the Zimbabwe-Equatorial Guinea Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation (JPCC). The primary significance of the visit spans several key areas, as follows:

i. the call for rationalisation of visa fees charged by the two countries;

ii. promoting tourism development through exchange of experiences and expertise and joint promotion of tourist destinations;

iii. Cooperation in the field of education;

iv. Cooperation in the agricultural and fisheries sectors; and

v. Mining.

The two leaders presided over the signing of four major Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), and agreements as follows:

i. Agreement on Economic and Trade Cooperation;

ii. Memorandum of Understanding in the Field of Education;

iii. Memorandum of Cooperation in the Training of Translators and Interpreters;

iv. Agreement on the Rules of Procedure for the Joint Commission on Cooperation:

The Visit also reinforced pan-African solidarity, and laid the foundation for further strengthening of bilateral relations, with particular emphasis, inter-alia, on economic cooperation, trade and investment, tourism, energy, agriculture, immigration, Defence and Correctional Services.

I THANK YOU!

The post Cabinet reviews projects, sets new policy direction appeared first on Zimbabwe Situation.

Source: Zimbabwe targets 450 000 tonnes for grain reserve – herald

In an interview yesterday, Agriculture, Mechanisation and Water Resources Development Permanent Secretary Prof Obert Jiri said the staggered approach is designed to ensure continuous grain inflows into national reserves even under worst-case production scenarios.

Theseus Mauruki Shambare-Herald Correspondent

ZIMBABWE is targeting a combined 450 000 tonnes of grain for the Strategic Grain Reserve as Government and stakeholders move to strengthen national food security buffers ahead of anticipated El Niño-induced production shocks.

The reserve will be built through a structured multi-season delivery system anchored on the 2025/26 summer cropping harvest, the current winter wheat season due in October, and subsequent winter wheat production cycles extending into 2027.

In an interview yesterday, Agriculture, Mechanisation and Water Resources Development Permanent Secretary Prof Obert Jiri said the staggered approach is designed to ensure continuous grain inflows into national reserves even under worst-case production scenarios.

He said the first tranche will come from the ongoing delivery of grain from the 2025/26 summer cropping season, followed by the winter wheat harvest expected in October, and further contributions from the next winter season.

“From the summer season harvest that we are already in, farmers have started delivering, and we expect at least 150 000 tonnes into the SGR. In October, we expect a further 150 000 tonnes from winter wheat, and another 150 000 tonnes from the following cycle,” said Prof Jiri.

He said the strategy would ensure that even in a worst-case scenario where national output falls below one million tonnes due to climate variability, Zimbabwe would still be able to meet vulnerable household requirements through structured reserves and market support systems.

Beyond production planning, Government said it has also mobilised millers to ensure stability in both human consumption and livestock feed supply chains.

The SGR strategy has received strong backing from producer groups, which say expanded local production and predictable market systems are key to strengthening national food security and agricultural resilience.

Chairman of the Strategic Grain Reserve (SGR) 200ha+ Club Zimbabwe, Mr Tichaona Mapfoche, said farmers support the push to scale up domestic grain output as part of a broader food sovereignty agenda.

The association represents more than 500 commercial farmers operating at 200 hectares and above, alongside emerging farmers supported through a structured mentorship model.

Mr Mapfoche said the group is targeting expansion to over 1 000 producers by 2030, with plans to collectively produce 210 000 hectares of maize and sorghum, yielding about 1,1 million tonnes, and 110 000 hectares of wheat producing about 600 000 tonnes annually.

He said strengthening local production capacity is essential for building a resilient grain reserve and reducing reliance on external markets. “Farmers commit capital upfront through land preparation, irrigation development, seed, fertiliser and mechanisation. Predictable demand becomes a key production input in such a system,” he said. Mr Mapfoche said Zimbabwe has the capacity to significantly increase output if supported by stable market systems and consistent investment in production infrastructure.

He said prioritising local grain production strengthens value chains, improves farmer confidence and supports long-term agricultural investment decisions.

The association added that domestic production also enhances rural incomes and supports wider economic activity linked to agriculture.

Mr Mapfoche said the SGR plays a critical stabilisation role, ensuring that production cycles translate into sustained national food availability.

“Farmers plant when they are confident markets exist,” he said.

The post Zimbabwe targets 450 000 tonnes for grain reserve appeared first on Zimbabwe Situation.

Source: Govt commits to sustaining School Feeding Programme – herald

Speaking on the significance of the initiative recently, Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education spokesperson Mr Taungana Ndoro said the School Feeding Programme remains one of the Government’s priority social protection interventions. “The School Feeding Programme is not just about providing meals to learners. It is an investment in the future of our children and the nation. A well-fed child is more likely to attend school regularly, participate actively in class and achieve better learning outcomes,” he said.

Precious Manomano-Herald Reporter

GOVERNMENT has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining and expanding the School Feeding Programme, describing it as a critical intervention that is improving learner attendance, enhancing academic performance and strengthening food and nutrition security among vulnerable children across the country.

The programme, which benefits thousands of learners in both rural and urban schools, has become a key pillar of the Government’s efforts to ensure that no child is deprived of education because of hunger or poverty.

By providing nutritious meals to learners, the initiative is helping create a conducive learning environment while addressing challenges associated with food insecurity.

As part of broader efforts to improve educational outcomes and social welfare, Government, working in partnership with development agencies, communities and other stakeholders, continues to support schools with food supplies, particularly in drought-prone and food-insecure areas.

The initiative has also been complemented by the establishment of nutrition gardens and agricultural projects at schools to promote sustainable food production.

Education authorities say the programme has had a positive impact on school enrolment, attendance and learner retention, especially in remote communities where poverty remains a major challenge. Learners who receive meals at school are more likely to attend classes regularly, remain focused during lessons and achieve better academic results.

Speaking on the significance of the initiative recently, Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education spokesperson Mr Taungana Ndoro said the School Feeding Programme remains one of the Government’s priority social protection interventions.

“The School Feeding Programme is not just about providing meals to learners. It is an investment in the future of our children and the nation. A well-fed child is more likely to attend school regularly, participate actively in class and achieve better learning outcomes,” he said.

Mr Ndoro said the programme has become increasingly important in cushioning vulnerable households against the effects of climate change, recurrent droughts and food shortages. Through the initiative, thousands of learners are guaranteed at least one hot and nutritious meal during the school day, ensuring that hunger does not interfere with their education and overall well-being.

To strengthen the sustainability of the programme, Government has intensified efforts to establish nutrition gardens, irrigation schemes and other agricultural projects at schools.

Besides providing food for learners, these initiatives are equipping pupils with practical agricultural skills while encouraging schools to become more self-sufficient.

Communities have been encouraged to actively participate in supporting school feeding initiatives through the provision of labour, agricultural inputs and other resources that help guarantee the programme’s long-term sustainability.

Deputy Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Angeline Gata, who recently presided over commemorations marking the 11th edition of the Africa Day of School Feeding in Chiredzi, said the programme aligns with the objectives of the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2) and Vision 2030 through investment in human capital development.

She said the Home-Grown School Feeding Programme was delivering benefits that extend beyond the education sector by supporting livelihoods and stimulating local economic development.

“The Home-Grown School Feeding Programme improves livelihoods, creates employment for local smallholder farmers and empowers communities by generating income from selling agricultural produce to schools. This creates a win-win solution for learners, farmers and communities,” said Deputy Minister Gata.

She added that the programme demonstrates how education, nutrition and agriculture can work together to promote inclusive and sustainable development.

Government continues to work closely with communities and development partners to mobilise resources and strengthen implementation mechanisms to ensure more schools benefit from the initiative.

As Zimbabwe advances its inclusive development agenda under the mantra of leaving no one and no place behind, the School Feeding Programme is expected to remain a vital tool in promoting access to education, improving nutrition and supporting the well-being of learners across the country.

With Government committed to sustaining and expanding the initiative, the programme will continue to play a crucial role in safeguarding the future of learners while contributing to the country’s broader goals of food security, poverty reduction and human capital development.

The post Govt commits to sustaining School Feeding Programme appeared first on Zimbabwe Situation.

Source: CAB3 submissions wind up – herald

Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi (centre), Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Deputy Minister Kudakwashe Mnangagwa (left) and Zanu PF Chief Whip Cde Pupurai Togarepi follow proceedings at the CAB3 debate at New Parliament Building in Mount Hampden yesterday.

Farirai Machivenyika-Senior Reporter

DEBATE on the Constitutional Amendment No.3 Bill continued in the National Assembly yesterday, with the House winding up submissions in the second reading stage.

The House has already suspended its other business to prioritise debate on the historic Bill.

Yesterday, the House also agreed to reduce the time allocated to individual MPs to debate during this stage from 20 minutes to 10 minutes to enable more legislators to air their views.

The second reading stage is designed to allow full debate on the merits of the Bill and precedes the committee stage where each clause is dealt with separately.

Harare Metropolitan Province proportional representation MP Cde Nyasha Chikwinya said the Bill was important in fulfilling development aspirations.

“The Bill will enable the country to focus on development projects as we carry over our struggle for self-determination that began during the First Chimurenga,” she said.

Uzumba legislator Cde Wiriranai Muchemwa said President Mnangagwa and the Second Republic had completed tangible development projects across the country and the extension of the electoral cycle from five years to seven years would assist in the completion of outstanding projects.

Cde Faith Makaza, a proportional representative MP from Masvingo Province, said she supported the Bill as it prioritised long-term development aspirations of the country.

“The proposal to extend the country’s electoral cycle will increase focus on development instead of politics, which has stunted development and caused divisions in the past,” she said.

Cde Lillian Zemura said the CAB3 was a progressive Bill, but cautioned against disbanding the Zimbabwe Gender Commission.

The post CAB3 submissions wind up appeared first on Zimbabwe Situation.

Source: Parly to probe telecoms complaints – herald

POTRAZ director-general Dr Gift Machengete takes an oath before the joint Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Industry and Commerce and ICT, Postal and Courier Service yesterday. – Picture: Joseph Manditswara.

Nyore Madzianike-Senior Reporter

PARLIAMENT is set to probe telecommunication service providers following a surge in complaints from consumers over service quality, connectivity challenges and pricing concerns.

The development was announced after a joint sitting of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committees on Industry and Commerce, and ICT, Postal and Courier Services yesterday.

Zaka East legislator Cde Clemence Chiduwa said Parliament was preparing a structured inquiry into the concerns raised by consumers.

POTRAZ director-general Dr Gift Machengete appeared before the joint committee and gave oral evidence alongside representatives from the Consumer Protection Commission and the Consumer Council of Zimbabwe.

Said MP Chiduwa: “We deliberated on issues that deal specifically with the fundamental rights of consumers when it comes to the consumption of mobile network operators’ products.

“We have received an array of complaints from the consumers.

“We received oral evidence from the Consumer Protection Commission, the Consumer Council of Zimbabwe and POTRAZ.

“We received the oral evidence, but in terms of our way forward, we are going to have a workshop that is going to be jointly organised by the Consumer Council of Zimbabwe and the Consumer Protection Commission, where we are going to understand the issues on the fundamental rights of consumers deeper.”

Dr Machengete told the committee that operators are legally required to notify both the regulator and consumers when service disruptions occur, and to provide remedial action plans.

“So, it’s not that they notify us only, but they also have to notify consumers of service challenges that they will be facing.

“Then they have to submit to the regulator remedial action plans and implement corrective measures within the prescribed period,” he said.

Dr Machengete said enforcement action is taken where operators fail to comply or provide satisfactory justification for service breaches.

He added that all major network operators have, at various points, been penalised for breaching quality-of-service standards.

“However, we have to ask them to give us what their problems will be.

“So, they also indicate challenges that they face and the major challenge that has been put forward by operators is to do with power supply.”

Dr Machengete said POTRAZ is upgrading its quality-of-service monitoring systems to accommodate emerging technologies, including 5G networks.

The post Parly to probe telecoms complaints appeared first on Zimbabwe Situation.