UNICEF urges Zimbabwe government to prioritize water investment amid drought
UNICEF has called on the Government of Zimbabwe and its partners to increase investment in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives to build resilience at the community level. This comes as the country grapples with the severe effects of an El Niño-induced drought, which has exacerbated water scarcity. Currently, only 81% of rural Zimbabweans have […]
Residents of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second-largest city face 130-hour weekly water cuts
Residents of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second-largest city, will face water cuts of 130 hours a week due to the decommissioning of city water reservoirs caused by low water levels. The increase in water cuts to 130 hours from 120 hours, will start on Wednesday. This means that over 600,000 residents will receive water for less than […]
Our Father’s Inheritance Does Not Allow Us to Sleep: the artworks of Admire Kamudzengerere.
The exhibition Our Father’s Inheritance Does Not Allow Us to Sleep showcases the artworks of Admire Kamudzengerere. Kamudzengerere employs a variety of media, including painting, performance, video, and printmaking, to explore the enduring influence of inherited histories. The artworks is Kamudzengere’s second solo exhibition hosted by the National Gallery of Zimbabwe. “The exhibition reflects on […]
UK allocates USD5.5 million in new funding for Zimbabwe’s demining efforts.
The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to helping Zimbabwe become a landmine-free country by 2025, with an additional USD5.5 million in funding to support demining activities in Mashonaland East and Central Mashonaland provinces. This funding has been allocated to Mines Advisory Group (MAG) and The HALO Trust, two organizations actively working on landmine clearance […]
Zimbabwean Deminer Phillimon Gonamombe Honoured with Honorary MBE by King Charles III
Zimbabwean deminer Phillimon Gonamombe, 62, has been awarded an Honorary Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by King Charles III for his outstanding contributions to safety in the Falkland Islands. Gonamombe, who served as the operations manager, and his team of Zimbabweans worked on demining the Falkland Islands for 11 years, from […]
From Opposition Leader to Religious Figure: Chamisa’s Uncertain Future in Zimbabwean Politics
Since Nelson Chamisa resigned from his CCC party earlier this year, many Zimbabweans have closely followed his activity on X, formerly known as Twitter. Hopes were high that Chamisa would announce the formation of a new political party. Eight months later, his social media presence has primarily consisted of Bible verses and his signature phrase, […]