Anti-tank mine caused Binga explosion, says ZNA

An anti-tank mine, believed to be a remnant of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle, caused a tragic explosion on Wednesday, killing three people and injuring three others. The incident occurred near Sebung...

Zimbabwe nears landmine-free status

Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment to the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits the use, production, stockpiling, and transfer of anti-personnel mines. Speaking at the 5th Review Conference of the Ot...

Zim demining fund to create opportunities for women: UK Ambassador

The United Kingdom has announced an additional USD5.5 million fund to support landmine clearance in Zimbabwe's Mashonaland East and Central provinces while also seeking to raise risky-related educatio...

Clearing landmines from a crucial African wildlife corridor

In Zimbabwe, landmines affect not only local populations but also their precious livestock and wildlife. Thanks to an initial start-up grant from the US government, followed by another grant and stron...

Zimbabwe team rids Falklands Islands of landmines 3 years ahead of schedule

The Falklands Islands are now finally free of lethal minefields almost 40 years after the end of the conflict between the United Kingdom and Argentina during which thousands of exploding devices were ...

Mnangagwa to donate animals to Angola

THE Government will donate an undisclosed number of wild animals to Angola to help the country rebuild its wildlife which was ravaged by decades of war, President Mnangagwa has said. Addressin...

Donor agencies shun funding Zimbabwe military, govt appeals for increased demining funding

The government of Zimbabwe has appealed to donor agencies funding demining activities in the country to increase the funding. The appeal was made by vice president Constantino Chiwenga at Munh...

Mugabe's Defence Forces Day speech: Full text

Full text of President Robert Mugabe's speech to mark Defence Forces Day delivered at the National; Sports Stadium on August 14, 2012:...