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Source: 5 000t rice boosts food security – herald

Precious Manomano and Muchaneta Chimuka

Zimbabwe has received 5 000 tonnes of rice from China as part of efforts to address food insecurity among vulnerable populations.

The consignment, handed over at the Grain Marketing Board in Harare, will augment Government efforts to mitigate effects of recent climatic shocks.

Speaking at the handover ceremony, Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Edgar Moyo said priority will be accorded to vulnerable households, including the elderly.

“This gesture is not merely an act of goodwill, it is a profound testament to the enduring and mutually beneficial relations that continue to flourish between the Government of Zimbabwe and the Government of China. Our partnership, grounded in solidarity and shared developmental aspirations, has consistently yielded tangible benefits, particularly in times of adversity.

“As we are all aware, Zimbabwe and the broader Southern African region have, in recent years, been adversely affected by recurrent climatic shocks, most notably the El Niño-induced drought. These challenges have exerted considerable pressure on food systems, livelihoods and the overall well-being of our citizens, particularly the most vulnerable segments of our society,” he said.

Minister Moyo thanked Ambassador Zhou Ding for the generosity, noting that the donation of rice is both timely and impactful.

“Historically, such support has played a pivotal role in cushioning vulnerable communities, sustaining critical institutions and strengthening our national response to drought and related emergencies. This consignment will be distributed in a targeted, transparent and accountable manner,” he said.

Ambassador Zhou said Zimbabwe and China would continue to maintain cordial relations for social and economic development.

“In 2024, when the President declared a state of national disaster due to food shortages caused by the El Niño-induced drought, China responded swiftly by providing emergency food assistance, totalling 10 000 tonnes of rice and wheat to support the most vulnerable communities here in Zimbabwe.

“Today, we are handing over the last batch of 5 000 packs. This food assistance embodies the warm friendship of the Chinese people, demonstrates our unwavering commitment to Zimbabwe’s food security and reflects our enduring solidarity with Zimbabwe, especially in times of difficulties. China remains committed to supporting Zimbabwe’s efforts to strengthen food security and build agricultural resilience,” he said.

Over the years, China has supported Zimbabwe in building agricultural infrastructure, including dams and irrigation systems, to enhance production. It has worked with UN agencies to improve sustainable soil management and water resource planning — efforts that will further strengthen the country’s agricultural resilience and food systems.

China also places a high priority on sharing well-proven, advanced agricultural technologies with Zimbabwe.

In 2021, the Chinese government proposed the Global Development Initiative and the following year the Global Security Initiative emphasising cooperation in food security, poverty reduction, and sustainable development.

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Source: 5 000t rice boosts food security – herald

Precious Manomano and Muchaneta Chimuka

Zimbabwe has received 5 000 tonnes of rice from China as part of efforts to address food insecurity among vulnerable populations.

The consignment, handed over at the Grain Marketing Board in Harare, will augment Government efforts to mitigate effects of recent climatic shocks.

Speaking at the handover ceremony, Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Edgar Moyo said priority will be accorded to vulnerable households, including the elderly.

“This gesture is not merely an act of goodwill, it is a profound testament to the enduring and mutually beneficial relations that continue to flourish between the Government of Zimbabwe and the Government of China. Our partnership, grounded in solidarity and shared developmental aspirations, has consistently yielded tangible benefits, particularly in times of adversity.

“As we are all aware, Zimbabwe and the broader Southern African region have, in recent years, been adversely affected by recurrent climatic shocks, most notably the El Niño-induced drought. These challenges have exerted considerable pressure on food systems, livelihoods and the overall well-being of our citizens, particularly the most vulnerable segments of our society,” he said.

Minister Moyo thanked Ambassador Zhou Ding for the generosity, noting that the donation of rice is both timely and impactful.

“Historically, such support has played a pivotal role in cushioning vulnerable communities, sustaining critical institutions and strengthening our national response to drought and related emergencies. This consignment will be distributed in a targeted, transparent and accountable manner,” he said.

Ambassador Zhou said Zimbabwe and China would continue to maintain cordial relations for social and economic development.

“In 2024, when the President declared a state of national disaster due to food shortages caused by the El Niño-induced drought, China responded swiftly by providing emergency food assistance, totalling 10 000 tonnes of rice and wheat to support the most vulnerable communities here in Zimbabwe.

“Today, we are handing over the last batch of 5 000 packs. This food assistance embodies the warm friendship of the Chinese people, demonstrates our unwavering commitment to Zimbabwe’s food security and reflects our enduring solidarity with Zimbabwe, especially in times of difficulties. China remains committed to supporting Zimbabwe’s efforts to strengthen food security and build agricultural resilience,” he said.

Over the years, China has supported Zimbabwe in building agricultural infrastructure, including dams and irrigation systems, to enhance production. It has worked with UN agencies to improve sustainable soil management and water resource planning — efforts that will further strengthen the country’s agricultural resilience and food systems.

China also places a high priority on sharing well-proven, advanced agricultural technologies with Zimbabwe.

In 2021, the Chinese government proposed the Global Development Initiative and the following year the Global Security Initiative emphasising cooperation in food security, poverty reduction, and sustainable development.

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Source: Uhuru preps a gear up – herald

Thupeyo Muleya

Beitbridge Bureau

MATABELELAND South Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Albert Nguluvhe yesterday toured legacy projects in Beitbridge as part of the province’s preparations to host Independence Day celebrations in Matobo District.

One of the key sites he visited was the Zezani Assembly Point, also known as Juliet Assembly Point, a historic location where ZIPRA and ZANLA forces gathered under the supervision of Commonwealth forces during the 1979 Lancaster House Conference.

The site, which is the only assembly point in the province and one of the 16 such centres countrywide, is also located at the old Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA) campsite and is now being developed by the National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe (NMMZ).

In addition, work on the monument, which will have an independence flame stand, flag-posts, a metal silhouette of a soldier carrying an AK47 as a sign of victory against colonialism, an interpretive house and an interpretive board, is under construction.

Work on the project will be completed in the first week of next month, ahead of the lighting of the Independence flame in the area by Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga on April 10.

After its lighting, the flame will, through the assistance of the NMMZ, be taken through all seven districts of Matabeleland South until it gets to Matobo District for the 46th Independence celebrations.

“This is a very critical point which was established during the ceasefire as we fought for our liberation from colonial rule,” said Minister Nguluve.

NMMZ curator, Mr Stanley Nyamagodo, said: “We are grateful for the support we are getting on the ground and we are confident that we will complete this project within our set time frame of April 5.”

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Source: Uhuru preps a gear up – herald

Thupeyo Muleya

Beitbridge Bureau

MATABELELAND South Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Albert Nguluvhe yesterday toured legacy projects in Beitbridge as part of the province’s preparations to host Independence Day celebrations in Matobo District.

One of the key sites he visited was the Zezani Assembly Point, also known as Juliet Assembly Point, a historic location where ZIPRA and ZANLA forces gathered under the supervision of Commonwealth forces during the 1979 Lancaster House Conference.

The site, which is the only assembly point in the province and one of the 16 such centres countrywide, is also located at the old Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA) campsite and is now being developed by the National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe (NMMZ).

In addition, work on the monument, which will have an independence flame stand, flag-posts, a metal silhouette of a soldier carrying an AK47 as a sign of victory against colonialism, an interpretive house and an interpretive board, is under construction.

Work on the project will be completed in the first week of next month, ahead of the lighting of the Independence flame in the area by Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga on April 10.

After its lighting, the flame will, through the assistance of the NMMZ, be taken through all seven districts of Matabeleland South until it gets to Matobo District for the 46th Independence celebrations.

“This is a very critical point which was established during the ceasefire as we fought for our liberation from colonial rule,” said Minister Nguluve.

NMMZ curator, Mr Stanley Nyamagodo, said: “We are grateful for the support we are getting on the ground and we are confident that we will complete this project within our set time frame of April 5.”

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Source: Mutapa assets valued at ZiG16bn – herald

Farirai Machivenyika

Senior Reporter

The Mutapa Investment Fund’s gross assets were valued at ZiG16 billion as at December 31 last year, following a valuation exercise carried out by several independent auditors.

This was revealed by MIF chief executive Dr John Mangudya yesterday when he appeared before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee.

The Auditor-General had noted that there was no valuation of the MIF’s assets at its inception in 2023, when the Sovereign Wealth Fund of Zimbabwe was rebranded and restructured to its current status, a contravention of accounting procedures.

The MIF was established in 2023 and serves as a State-owned investment vehicle meant to enhance the value of national assets for the benefit of both future and current generations. At least 30 State-owned enterprises have been transferred to the fund.

“On the day of formation, there was no take-home balance or initial recognition of the assets.

“But the assets were in existence because they are not new assets. They are assets coming from existing entities, like, for example, ZESA Holdings. There was always ZESA Holdings even before the transfer,” Dr Mangudya said.

He added that Government had since provided funding for the MIF to evaluate the entities under its purview.

“So we employed a number of independent accounting firms to do the valuations,” he said.

“What we have done, Chairman, is that once the funds were put in place and the board was put in place, we then went on to do the valuations of all the entities and we were very happy with the way that it happened, to come up with the numbers.”

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