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EU Warns Zimbabwe
The European Union (EU) has issued a stark warning to Zimbabwe, urging the government to implement urgent reforms to strengthen the rule of law, combat corruption, and ensure policy predictability. Wi...Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 12:31hrs | 1070 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe excluded from €500 million EU aid package
Zimbabwe has been excluded from a new €500 million aid package from the European Union (EU) to Africa, following the recent enactment of the controversial Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO) Amendm...Published: 22 May 2025 at 11:28hrs | 372 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe, EU ties to top US$1bn'
Trade and investment ties between Zimbabwe and the European Union (EU) are expected to exceed US$1 billion in the coming years, as both parties strengthen economic collaboration, EU Ambassador to Zimb...Published: 21 May 2025 at 19:54hrs | 285 | by Staff reporter
EU-Zimbabwe Business Forum kicks off in Harare
The inaugural EU-Zimbabwe Business Forum kicked off in Harare on Tuesday, marking a significant step toward revitalising and strengthening trade and investment relations between Zimbabwe and the Europ...Published: 21 May 2025 at 13:22hrs | 113 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, EU celebrate growing trade
Zimbabwe and the European Union (EU) have marked a significant milestone in their growing economic partnership, with trade between the two entities increasing by 30% and foreign direct investment (FDI...Published: 13 May 2025 at 10:23hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter
Duty free access into EU for Zimbabwe exports
The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to boosting foreign direct investment (FDI) and offering duty-free access to European markets for Zimbabwean products, EU Ambassador to Zimbabwe, ...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 07:29hrs | 142 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa under fire
President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his government have come under intense pressure from Zimbabwe's civic society organisations (CSOs) to repeal the recently signed Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) ...Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:30hrs | 6934 | by Staff reporter
EU withdraws funding after Zimbabwe signs PVO Bill into law
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's decision to sign the controversial Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment Bill into law has sparked widespread condemnation, most notably from the European Unio...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:48hrs | 1776 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, EU seek to rebuild ties
Zimbabwe and the European Union (EU) have expressed a shared commitment to restore their relationship to the cooperative levels seen before years of political and economic tensions, according to Forei...Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 06:52hrs | 100 | by Staff reporter
Weak currency key to economic growth, says Mthuli Ncube
Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Mthuli Ncube has defended Zimbabwe's weak domestic currency, asserting that it has played a crucial role in fostering economic growth. S...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 06:52hrs | 647 | by Staff reporter
EU bankrolls govt's new US$80m project
The European Union (EU) is poised to sign an US$80 million project with the Zimbabwean government, with further details expected to be unveiled next week. This announcement was made by Jobst von Kirch...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 09:01hrs | 177 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe struggles to capitalize on EU trade opportunities
Zimbabwe has yet to fully exploit significant export opportunities within the European Union (EU) under a duty-free agreement, despite the EU's vast market, which boasts a US$19 trillion gross domesti...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 09:37hrs | 356 | by Staff reporter
Imperialist embassies goes after Sadc over Mnangagwa's firm hand
The United States, United Kingdom and European Union embassies in Zimbabwe have risen to condemn a renewed crackdown on opposition activists and human rights defenders by the Zimbabwean government....Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 11:57hrs | 1900 | by Sgtaff reporter
EU shuts door on Zimbabwe financing
EUROPEAN Union (EU) ambassador to Zimbabwe, Jobst von Kirchmann, says the bloc will not lend to the southern African country owing to arrears even if sanctions are lifted.The EU ambassador sai...Published: 29 Feb 2024 at 05:02hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Coltart hails Bulawayo water crisis 'consensus' meeting
Bulawayo mayor David Coltart said there was now a "broad consensus" to solve the city's perennial water problems after a meeting with water minister Anxious Masuka on Wednesday.Coltart has bee...Published: 28 Feb 2024 at 18:45hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter
Europe extends Zimbabwe sanctions
THE European Union (EU) has renewed its restrictions on Zimbabwe dealing a major blow to President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his administration's re-engagement bid.According to a statement issued...Published: 05 Feb 2024 at 04:13hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa sneaks into SA
CHAMISA SNEAKS INTO SA TO SEEK FUNDING AND DIPLOMATIC SUPPORT FROM THE EU AMBASSADORS FOR HIS EMERGENCY CONGRESS NELSON CHAMISA has today quietly sneaked into South Africa to meet with and see...Published: 01 Nov 2023 at 14:12hrs | 12 | by Jonathan Moyo
Embattled Nelson Chamisa sneaks into South Africa
Nelson Chamisa has today quietly sneaked into South Africa to meet with and seek urgent diplomatic, financial and logistic support from EU ambassadors accredited to that country to help him stem the s...Published: 01 Nov 2023 at 13:42hrs | 14 | by Jonathan Moyo
EU injects US$120m towards Kariba Dam rehab
The European Union (EU) has allocated €113 million (approximately US$120 million) to support the restoration of Kariba Dam, as part of the Global Gateway initiative aimed at enhancing the country's ...Published: 13 Oct 2023 at 06:32hrs | 62 | by Staff reporter
Kariba Dam rehab 80% complete
The ongoing Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project, currently at an 80 percent completion stage, encompasses the reshaping of the Plunge Pool and refurbishments of the Spillway. This comprehensive endeavor...Published: 13 Oct 2023 at 06:15hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
EU to withdraw support for Zimbabwe's Arrears Clearance and Debt Resolution process?
The European Union (EU) has delivered a significant blow by suggesting the possibility of withdrawing its support for Zimbabwe's Arrears Clearance and Debt Resolution process in light of the country's...Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 11:23hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
EU polls report on Zimbabwe 'full of misrepresentations'
Zimbabwe yesterday called the European Union (EU) to order following the release of an adverse preliminary report "full of misrepresentations and allegations" by the bloc's elections observer mission ...Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 07:01hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, EU sign agreement on polls
ZIMBABWE and the European Union yesterday signed an Administrative Agreement that sets out the terms of the relationship between Government and the EU Elections Observer Mission for the harmonised ele...Published: 01 Jul 2023 at 07:54hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'EU welcomes invitation to observe 2023 election.' Yeah, for purposes of yet another academic report
"The EU warmly welcomes the invitation from the Government of Zimbabwe to observe the harmonised elections of 2023 in Zimbabwe."This invitation clearly demonstrates the trust, cooperation, and...Published: 29 Jun 2023 at 12:42hrs | 13 | by Wilbert Mukori
Mnangagwa invites EU to observe Zimbabwe's 2023 elections
The European Union (EU) has accepted Zimbabwe's invite to observe the country's elections due August 23 this year.EU ambassador to Zimbabwe Jobst von Kirchmann said the invitation to observe p...Published: 27 Jun 2023 at 06:56hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's engagement, re-engagement policy bearing fruit
As the old adage goes,"No man can live in a vacuum." President Emmerson Mnangagwa is a true reflection of one who understands that synergies and cooperation between states is the secret to success.&nb...Published: 17 May 2023 at 14:20hrs | 1 | by Martin Machinda
EU ambassador says Zimbabwe should clean 'negative perception'
European Union ambassador to Zimbabwe Jobst von Kirchmann says Zimbabwe still needs to work towards cleaning its "negative perception" so it could gain investor confidence from businesses in the rich ...Published: 27 Apr 2023 at 20:33hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
EU diplomat presses Mnangagwa over Zimbabwe polls
EU Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Jobst Von Kirchmann Thursday briefly met President Emmerson Mnangagwa where he got assurances Harare shall deliver free and fair elections this year.Zimbabwe heads f...Published: 17 Mar 2023 at 07:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
EU begs to deploy observers to Zimbabwe
THE European Union (EU) says it is ready to send an observer mission to help Zimbabwe hold free, fair and inclusive elections this year, which will guarantee the bloc's increased economic development ...Published: 01 Mar 2023 at 07:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
EU envoy meets Zanu-PF, CCC
EUROPEAN Union (EU) human rights envoy Eamon Gilmore has met the ruling Zanu-PF and opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party leaders as the European bloc ratchets pressure on Harare to con...Published: 02 Dec 2022 at 05:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
EU turns to Zanu-PF as prospects of opposition govt fades
A FEW years ago relations between Zimbabwe and the Western world were at the lowest ebb but now a new chapter has been opened, thanks to President Mnangagwa's policies espoused by re-engagement and en...Published: 30 Nov 2022 at 05:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa claims new chapter in Zimbabwe-EU relations
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says improved relations with the European Union (EU) have opened a new chapter that has seen the country receiving US$47 million in aid for the Health ministry and funding...Published: 28 Nov 2022 at 04:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
EU launches €400 million partnership programme
THE European Union has launched the Africa-EU partnership programme to promote greener and climate smart agriculture, as well as gender equality and women empowerment, which will see Zimbabwe getting ...Published: 25 Nov 2022 at 05:13hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zanu PF is blatantly rigging 2023 and EU gearing to grant it legitimacy under guess of 'constructive dialogue'!
"EU abandons confrontation with Zimbabwe!" screamed The Herald headline! "CHARMED by President Mnangagwa's open door policy and far-reaching economic reforms, more investors will be coming fro...Published: 13 Oct 2022 at 23:13hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
EU to manipulate Zec using funding?
THE European Union (EU) has pledged to fund Zimbabwe's 2023 general elections to ensure they are peaceful.Speaking after presenting his credentials to President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State Hou...Published: 13 Oct 2022 at 05:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Colonialists abandon confrontation with Zimbabwe
CHARMED by President Mnangagwa's open door policy and far reaching economic reforms, more investors will be coming from the European Union (EU) which is prepared to extend loans to the private sector ...Published: 13 Oct 2022 at 05:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa under pressure over Chamisa attacks
THE European Union (EU) has urged President Emmerson Mnangagwa to allow the opposition to campaign freely following increasing violent attacks on Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) members by suspect...Published: 09 Oct 2022 at 07:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
30m Euros set for Kariba Dam wall rehab
THE European Union (EU) has availed a €30 million package towards the Kariba Dam rehabilitation project. The announcement was made by EU ambassador to Zambia, Jasek Jankowski during a visit ...Published: 17 Sep 2022 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa under pressure from EU over Chamisa attacks
THE European Union (EU) has urged President Emmerson Mnangagwa to allow the opposition to campaign freely following increasing violent attacks on Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) members by suspect...Published: 28 Aug 2022 at 08:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
EU's outgoing messenger wants Zimbabwe to rethink on PVOs Bill
THE European Union (EU) yesterday urged Parliament to take the Private Voluntary Organisations (PVOs) Amendment Bill back to the people for further consultation because some of its provisions would re...Published: 12 Aug 2022 at 06:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Conflicted EU red-flags govt on abductions
THE European Union (EU) has urged Zimbabwe to earnestly look into the issue of enforced disappearances and bring the culprits to book.Speaking to NewsDay after the fourth EU-Zimbabwe Dia...Published: 09 Jun 2022 at 06:40hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to mend fences with EU
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is expected in Belgium today for the African Union (AU)/European Union (EU) 6th session, a platform that Zimbabwe will use for engagement and re-engagement as well as push for the ...Published: 16 Feb 2022 at 05:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa suffers yet another diplomatic blow
THE United States government has poured cold water on President Emmerson Mnangagwa (pictured)'s claim that he held a crucial meeting with President Joe Biden last month to discuss ways of removing san...Published: 03 Dec 2021 at 05:17hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa suffers yet another diplomatic blow
THE United States government has poured cold water on President Emmerson Mnangagwa's claim that he held a crucial meeting with President Joe Biden last month to discuss ways of removing sanctions agai...Published: 26 Nov 2021 at 19:38hrs | 11 | by Staff Reporter
EU maintains stance on Zimbabwe isolation
THE European Union (EU) this week dismissed government claims that the two decades-long restrictive measures imposed on individuals and state firms had triggered an economic meltdown, which has seen m...Published: 31 Oct 2021 at 08:29hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
EU avails €3m for needy Zimbabweans in urban areas
THE European Union (EU) has availed €3 million to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to support highly vulnerable people in the country's urban communities who are struggling to put food ...Published: 11 Aug 2021 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe appeals for sanctions removal
ZIMBABWE yesterday appealed to the European Union (EU) to remove sanctions, which it says have continued to hinder development and caused the economic meltdown.This came out during the EU-Zimb...Published: 11 Jun 2021 at 07:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
CABS and European Investment Bank unveil EUR15m COVID resilience business financing initiative
The European Investment Bank has agreed to support EUR 15 million of new long-term financing for entrepreneurs and businesses across Zimbabwe in cooperation with leading local bank CABS. The first eve...Published: 28 Apr 2021 at 18:31hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
EU still pursuing dialogue with Mnangagwa
THE European Union (EU) says it is currently engaging opposition parties and other stakeholders as it gears up for formal dialogue with President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration.Zimbabwe a...Published: 09 Apr 2021 at 07:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora suffers major blow
MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora's manoeuvres to position himself as the main opposition leader suffered a double blow last week after the United States and the European Union (EU) signalled that they co...Published: 04 Apr 2021 at 10:00hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
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