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Merck Foundation

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Dr. Rasha Kelej & First Ladies of Africa & Asia call for action to Build Healthcare and Media capacity, Break Infertility Stigma & Support Girl Education during 2025 Merck Foundation First Ladies initiative - MFFLI

I was pleased to hear from the First Ladies of Africa and Asia about the remarkable progress they have achieved in their countries

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 on 19th and 20th June. The summit was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej,…

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa
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From Soil to Systems: How Zimbabwe is scaling innovation for food security and rural transformation

Women farmers are actively investing in smartphones to participate more fully in digital agriculture

In rural Zimbabwe, where dry riverbeds once marked the end of each farming season, a silent agricultural revolution is underway. Solar-powered irrigation, satellite analytics, digital advisory tools, and science-based food safety solutions are redefining how smallholder farmers grow food, access markets, and build resilience. With support from the Government of…

International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Concludes Visit to Zimbabwe

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Mr. Wojciech Maliszewski, visited Zimbabwe from October 29 to November 5, 2025, as part of the Fund’s regular engagement with the Zimbabwean authorities and other stakeholders

Zimbabwe’s economic rebound in 2025 has been stronger than expected, supported by a recovery in agriculture, solid mining performance, and easing inflation amid exchange rate stability. Discussions in Harare emphasized the importance of reinforcing fiscal discipline in the 2026 budget by aligning expenditures with revenues and sustainable financing sources, while…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar
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Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets President of Zimbabwe

During the meeting, both sides discussed bilateral relations and means to support and strengthen them

HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met Tuesday with HE President of the Republic of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa, on the sidelines of the Second World Summit for Social Development, currently held in Doha. During the meeting, both sides discussed bilateral relations…

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa
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Youth at the Centre of Agrifood Systems Transformation: World Food Forum Zimbabwe Youth Chapter Engages FAO

The engagement reaffirmed FAO’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with youth-led networks under the World Food Forum

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Zimbabwe hosted a courtesy call by the World Food Forum (WFF) Zimbabwe Youth Chapter, reaffirming FAO’s commitment to empowering young people as key actors in transforming agrifood systems. The meeting brought together youth leaders, entrepreneurs, and FAO officials to discuss collaboration…

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa
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Subregional Office for Southern Africa celebrates FAO @ 80 anniversary

World Food Day 2025 celebrated last week and annually on 16 October focused on building resilient agrifood systems and ensuring access to nutritious food for all, themes that resonate deeply with the work of the Subregional Office

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Subregional Office for Southern Africa (FAO SFS), hosted in Harare, Zimbabwe, joined the global FAO family in commemorating the Organization’s 80th anniversary. Staff members gathered in solidarity, donning navy blue “FAO 80” shirts to mark this historic milestone, reflecting on eight…

United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
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At the World Health Summit, global parliamentarians meet with partners to strengthen political leadership in ending Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

Discussions focused on improving access to HIV services, eliminating stigma and discrimination, and ensuring the protection of rights for women, girls, and LGBTQ+ people, who continue to face disproportionate barriers in accessing healthcare

Parliamentarians from around the world met with policymakers and partners at the World Health Summit in Berlin to foster dialogue on how to mobilize political will, defend equal rights and build inclusive and sustainable responses to HIV. “Parliamentarians have long been a cornerstone of international efforts to end AIDS, pushing…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Republic of Seychelles
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Seychelles participates in the 24th Republic of Seychelles participated in the 24th Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Summit in Nairobi, Kenya

Discussions emphasised improving access to markets and strengthening regional and global value chains

The Republic of Seychelles participated in the 24th Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Summit of Heads of State and Government, held from 7 to 9 October 2025 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya. The Seychelles delegation was led by Mr. Conrad Mederic, Permanent…

Forest Stewardship Council

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    • FSC Forest Management Certification
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New Interim Forest Stewardship Standard Validates Responsible Forest Management in Zimbabwe

The standard becomes effective on 1 January 2026

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) (https://FSC.org) FSC is pleased to announce the official release of the new Interim Forest Stewardship Standard (IFSS) for Zimbabwe. This standard applies to all categories of management units and includes provisions for Small or Low Intensity Managed Forests (SLIMFs) as well as the certification of Non-Timber…

African Energy Chamber

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Baseload Power Vital to Drive Industrial Ambitions Says Zimbabwe Energy Minister

Zimbabwe’s Energy Minister urges a balanced energy mix, emphasizing renewables alone cannot meet industrial demand or sustain Africa’s growth

July Moyo, Minister of Power and Energy Development, Zimbabwe has indicated that Africa’s push for industrial growth will require a balanced energy mix, stressing that renewable sources alone cannot sustain the continent’s heavy industries. “Recent years have witnessed an increasing trend – the rise of renewable energy technologies,” Minister Moyo…