FINAL DISPATCH TAURAI MHAKA Some rivers separate. Others bind. Along one such river, crowned by thunderous mist and shared memory, live two Siamese twins who were never meant to grow …
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United States signals shift from aid to trade in Zimbabwe engagement
STAFF REPORTER The United States has announced a significant recalibration of its engagement with Zimbabwe, signalling a transition from a predominantly aid-driven relationship towards one increasingly anchored on trade, market …
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Trump Directs US Exit from Multiple UN Agencies and Global Organisations
STAFF REPORTER Washington, January 7, 2026 — US President Donald Trump has ordered the United States to withdraw from or cease funding multiple international and United Nations organisations, saying continued …
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AU Rejects Any Recognition of Somaliland, Reaffirms Somalia’s Unity
Addis Ababa — The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has firmly rejected any initiative to recognize Somaliland as an independent state, reiterating the African Union’s …
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From Bandung to Harare: A Modern Vision for South–South Cooperation
STAFF REPORTER Zimbabwe and Indonesia continue to strengthen ties driven by shared values and a commitment to global justice. Speaking at a reception to mark Indonesia’s 80th Independence Anniversary in …
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REGINALD CHAPFUNGA When the 2025 G20 Summit convened in Johannesburg, the symbolism was impossible to ignore. For the first time in its history, the world’s most influential economic bloc met …
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UN Adopts Olympic Truce Resolution as IOC President Coventry Delivers Powerful Message of Unity
OWN CORRESPONDENT The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday adopted the Olympic Truce Resolution for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games — a historic reaffirmation of the …
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STAFF REPORTER Belém, Brazil — UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell has warned governments that “the time for performative diplomacy has now passed,” urging ministers to accelerate negotiations as …
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Commonwealth assigns Special Envoy to Tanzania amid push for national dialogue
STAFF REPORTER In response to ongoing developments in Tanzania and the growing call for inclusive national engagement, the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Hon Shirley Botchwey, has appointed HE Dr Lazarus Chakwera, the …
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Zimbabwe, Zambia fortify fraternal ties as the two countries convene historic Bi-National Commission
REGINALD CHAPFUNGA A significant milestone was reached in Harare on 14 November 2025 with the elevation of Zimbabwe and Zambia’s cooperation framework from a Joint Permanent Commission to a full …