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Zimbabwean news highlights: political tensions, economic issues, and agricultural developments
via NewsDay Zimbabwe1 min read
Recent news from Zimbabwe covers a range of topics including political integrity, economic stability, and agricultural initiatives. Discussions are ongoing regarding Members of Parliament accepting offers from Chivayo, with calls for graft charges. The Zanu PF Youth League has also criticized Chivayo's donation. Teacher unions express concerns that independence has not benefited educators. Other reports detail alleged modern-day slavery at Drummond Ranch and community organizations condemning CAB3 public hearings. The Malilangwe Trust is seeking a license for a 2MW solar plant. Foreign military attach茅s toured ARDA projects, commending Zimbabwe's agricultural efforts, while the GMB has begun paying outstanding arrears to farmers for grain deliveries. Political tensions at grasslands plots have led to violence and forced evictions. The VFEX's stability is noted to mask underlying value. There are also discussions about shadowy cartels influencing Zimbabwe's future and a new ZIDA platform aimed at converting investor interest into deals.
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Zimbabwe is sending its largest-ever delegation to the Education Africa International Marimba & Steelpan Festival, with ten schools and groups participating. The festival, hosted at St Dominic's Catholic School for Girls in Boksburg, South Africa, from July 24-26, will gather over 2,300 young musicians from four African countries. Zimbabwean participants include Chiremba Primary School, Charles Wraith Primary, Eland Oak School, Giamari Zimbabwe Rimbatainment, Hillcrest College, Ifalethu Arts Centre, Tynwald Primary School, Windview Primary School, and Brookside International School. Education Africa founder James Urdang highlighted that the festival is more than a competition; it is a platform for developing talent, building confidence, celebrating cultural diversity, and fostering understanding and friendships through music. The event also serves as a fundraiser for Education Africa's Marimba Programme, which provides music education access to young people.