馃嚳馃嚰ZimbabweSouthern Africa
Zimbabwe signs new Memoranda of Understanding with Belarus, Qatar, and South Africa
via NewsDay Zimbabwe5 min read
Zimbabwe's Cabinet has approved several Memoranda of Understanding MoUs with Belarus, Qatar, and South Africa, focusing on arts and culture, youth development, higher education, and heritage preservation. Information minister Soda Zhemu announced that a MoU with Belarus aims to strengthen cooperation in arts and culture, including joint exhibitions, seminars, workshops, expert exchanges on museums, folklore, and films, as well as the protection and restoration of historical and cultural heritage, festivals, visual arts, traditional handicrafts, music, and dances. The MoU with Qatar is for cooperation in youth development, covering youth entrepreneurship, national youth policies, and the exchange of experiences and research. Additionally, two MoUs were approved with South Africa: one on cooperation in higher education and training to enhance academic collaboration through exchange programs, joint research, institutional partnerships, and mutual recognition of qualifications, and another on cooperation in arts, culture, and heritage. These agreements underscore Zimbabwe's commitment to strengthening regional and international partnerships, utilizing culture, education, and youth development as key drivers for socio-economic transformation.
Free daily or weekly digest of the most important stories from across 18 African countries. No spam, unsubscribe any time.
This summary was AI-generated from a story originally published by NewsDay Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwean athletes Makanakaishe Charamba, Thandazani Ndlovu, and Ashley Miller achieved impressive results at the Gyulai Istv谩n Memorial鈥揌ungarian Athletics Grand Prix in Budapest. Charamba secured second place in the men鈥檚 200 metres with a time of 20.09 seconds, finishing behind Morocco鈥檚 Yassine Hssine. Ndlovu recorded a personal best of 44.64 seconds, placing fourth in the men鈥檚 400 metres against a competitive international field. Miller finished fifth in the women鈥檚 400 metres hurdles with a time of 55.03 seconds. The National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe NAAZ president, Tendayi Tagara, stated that these performances will boost the team's confidence for the rest of the season, highlighting the progress made through investment in athlete development and high-performance programs. NAAZ emphasized that the results demonstrate Zimbabwean athletes' capability to compete effectively on the international stage.
Must ReadThe 15th Africa Border Day was held at Lake Kariba, where leaders highlighted the role of borders as facilitators for development. This event took place amidst various other news items, including reports on Zimbabweans' journeys home, a teenage sex trade in Mutare, and police sealing off NCA offices. Other headlines covered rising confidence in ZMX trades, a potential bridge through Scottland FC's SA trip, and challenges in Zimbabwe's hospitality sector facing a US$30 million funding gap ahead of IATF 2029. Additionally, there were reports on political tensions leading to violence, power outages affecting ART operations, and Zimbabwe commissioning a specialized honey testing laboratory to enhance export competitiveness.
Shuntai Cement Plant is developing a 50-megawatt solar plant and a 50MW thermal station to support its operations. The company, which represents an investment of US$120 million, is set to commence operations in September 2026 following a total investment of US$200 million. The plant will have a production capacity of 6,000 tonnes per day and is expected to employ 400 people at the start of operations, with additional opportunities in supporting industries. The integrated energy projects aim to ensure energy security and demonstrate the company's commitment to sustainable industrial development and long-term investment. The commencement of operations is anticipated to strengthen local cement supply, improve product availability, and reduce reliance on imports, addressing the growing demand for construction materials driven by infrastructure development across the country.