Zimbabwean President Mnangagwa stated that the passage of Amendment No. 3 is an indication of the country's maturing democracy.
This development comes amidst other news from Zimbabwe, including an undercover operation targeting InDrive drivers in Harare, the release of 'captivity images' related to Dzamara, and a campaign launched to promote early identification of intellectual disabilities. Other reports highlight a 3% O' Level pass rate sparking outcry, Parliament commending ARDA's production models for wheat success, and an ambassador supporting a rabbit export drive as Zimbabwe looks to African markets. Additionally, France and the UK are set to chair a body overseeing Zimbabwe's $23 billion debt overhaul, and Zida approved US$1.59 billion in Q2 investments, with mining leading.
The country also commissioned a specialized honey testing laboratory to enhance export competitiveness.
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A Debt Consultative Group, co-chaired by France and the UK, is scheduled to hold its inaugural meeting later this month to address Zimbabwe's $23 billion debt. This development was announced by the ministry in Harare on Tuesday.
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