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Zimbabwe youths push for quota system in local authorities
Young people across Zimbabwe are calling for the establishment of a youth quota system in local authorities, a move they say would significantly enhance youth representation and participation in gover...Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 10:15hrs | 96 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF youth leader rallies support for Mnangagwa
Liberty Gumende, a Mutare-based entrepreneur and youth leader in the Zanu-PF party, has lauded President Emmerson Mnangagwa for his commitment to empowering Zimbabwe's youth. Gumende, who was recently...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:48hrs | 258 | by Staff reporter
Jubilation as Govt announces new Zimbabwe Youth Council board
YOUTH Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training Minister, Tinoda Machakaire, yesterday announced thirteen of the 15 member Zimbabwe Youth Council (ZYC) board to facilitate youth empowerment....Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 18:44hrs | 552 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Zimbabwe's Education-Economy Nexus
Zimbabwe's Education-Economy Nexus: Evaluating the Impact of Education on Graduate Employment and Economic GrowthIntroductionZimbabwe's educatio...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 20:19hrs | 168 | by Isaac Nkomah
Active Youth Zimbabwe set to build drug rehabilitation center
ACTIVE YOUTH ZIMBABWE is planning to build a drug rehabilitation center which will be located at Pumula South, Bulawayo.In an interview, Active Youth Zimbabwe Editorial Director, Romeo M...Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 14:59hrs | 26 | by Stephen Jakes
How a Zimbabwean business coach went from artisinal miner to CEO
"I am always busy from Monday to Friday working for the Youth Miners Foundation, and on other days I will be at my own gold mine…" Payne Farai Kupfuwa, the 36-year-old CEO of the Young Miners Founda...Published: 31 Dec 2023 at 08:57hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
51 Zimbabwe parastatals fail to submit financials
A total of fifty-one state-owned enterprises have failed to submit their financial statements for auditing to the Auditor-General, as required by law.The Acting Auditor-General, Mrs. Rhea Kuji...Published: 02 Nov 2023 at 05:40hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora's MP fights drug abuse through sport
TO fight drug abuse in his constituency, Makokoba legislator James Sithole (MDC Alliance) has decided to channel his 2022 Constituency Development Funds (CDF) allocation towards rehabilitating sport a...Published: 27 Jun 2022 at 08:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Youth bulge: A demographic dividend or bomb?
EIGHBOURING Zambia at one time an emblem of democracy in the southern African region, provides the best example of transitioning with changes in governance having taken place since the historic unseat...Published: 08 Mar 2022 at 05:45hrs | 2 | by Ashton Bumhira
Mnangagwa headlines Youth Day commemorations
President Mnangagwa will headline the National Youth Day commemorations slated for Robert Mugabe Square in Harare tomorrow.Thousands of young people from across the country are expected to thr...Published: 20 Feb 2022 at 08:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa's govt to bus thousands for Mugabe Day'
GOVERNMENT will transport youths from across the country to attend the National Youth Day commemorations in Harare on Monday to be addressed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.Home Affairs minist...Published: 19 Feb 2022 at 18:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZYC engages young journalists
Zimbabwe Youth Council (ZYC) has engaged the Young Journalists Association (YOJA) today in Harare in a bid to increase it's visibility.Speaking at the engagement meeting YOJA Spokesperson Leop...Published: 11 Jun 2021 at 19:08hrs | 3 | by Lloyd Rabaya in Harare
Youths urged to transform civic space
YOUTHS have been urged to be active in transforming civic space in Zimbabwe post-COVID-19 era.This was said last week in Harare by the Canadian High Commissioner to Zimbabwe Christina Buchan d...Published: 17 May 2021 at 06:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt says youths to get more support
The Government is cognisant of the ever-changing global trends and will take full advantage of every opportunity to provide young people with opportunities for growth and participation in the broader ...Published: 23 Feb 2021 at 06:41hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa spells parliament's legislative agenda
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has outlined the third session of the Ninth Parliament's legislative agenda that is expected to consolidate the Government's political and economic reform agenda.Officially...Published: 22 Oct 2020 at 19:10hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Tsholotsho entrepreneurs still waiting for COVID-19 relief funds
The government carried out extensive registrations of youth-led initiatives and businesses in the informal sector promising to cushion them against the effects of COVID-19, through the Zimbabwe Youth ...Published: 25 Aug 2020 at 20:22hrs | 10 | by Mncedisi Nyathi
Youths up in arms against ZYC
YOUTHS yesterday called for the auditing of the Zimbabwe Youth Council (ZYC), while others wanted it disbanded because it had become a politicised institution and a feeding trough for some politicians...Published: 09 Jul 2019 at 07:31hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
ZCLDN holds drug masterplan roundtable
Today, the Zimbabwe Civil Liberties and Drug Network held a breakfast roundtable meeting in Harare with government officials, police and officials from several non-governmental organisations on the Na...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 11:47hrs | | by ZCLDN
How then did Mthuli Ncube hire such a shady character?
The furore surrounding Acie Lumumba's out-of-the-blue appointment as head of the newly-created Finance ministry communications committee is not only disappointing but also shows, rather painfully, tha...Published: 23 Oct 2018 at 19:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Birds of a feather, Mthuli Ncube flock with Lumumba?
Recent events in government have been largely surprising as those tasked with crafting policies that will turn around the fortunes of the country battle to achieve their goals.No sooner than F...Published: 22 Oct 2018 at 13:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Minister voices concern over Lumumba appointment
The Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services ministry have voiced concern over the controversial appointment of Acie Lumumba as head of the newly-created Finance ministry communications commit...Published: 22 Oct 2018 at 13:50hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Mthuli Ncube using 2% tax to reward Zanu-PF youths'
Many Zimbabweans - including former Cabinet ministers and the opposition - have reacted with shock to the controversial appointment of Acie Lumumba as head of the newly-created Finance ministry commun...Published: 21 Oct 2018 at 14:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Youths condemn post-poll violence
THE Zimbabwe Youth Council (ZYC) has denounced last week's episodes of political violence that rocked Harare and urged all youths to shun being led into acts of violence which might place them in harm...Published: 07 Aug 2018 at 07:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa meets Green-bombers tomorrow
President Mnangagwa will tomorrow meet members of the National Youth Service Graduates Association at Robert Mugabe Square in Harare. The association, which is registered under the Zimbabwe Yo...Published: 23 Jul 2018 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zim Youth in a bid to re-engage World Youth organ
The World Assembly of Youth (WAY), a platform which Zimbabwe has traditionally been privy to and actively participated in through the Zimbabwe Youth Council (ZYC).It is a platform that facilit...Published: 11 Nov 2017 at 08:12hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Youths threaten to hijack dormant white-owned mines
A NEW organisation running under the banner Youth Business League has threatened to seize all white-owned mines which have halted operations, throwing employees to the dungeons of joblessness....Published: 22 Sep 2017 at 06:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
G40 Zanu PF youths threaten Mutsvangwa
ZANU PF youths linked to the G40 faction in Masvingo have threatened unspecified acting against Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans' Association chair Christopher Mutsvangwa (pictured) for alleg...Published: 16 Sep 2017 at 08:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man exhumes over 2 000 graves from Mugabe's diamond fields
UPFUMI Hwepasi Kuvatema leader Mathew Mundondo, the man involved in the exhumation of human remains from diamond mining sites in Chiadzwa and Marange since 2009, has aptly described his job as "not or...Published: 24 Jul 2017 at 07:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Parliament to investigate Mugabe's nephew?
PARLIAMENT will next month begin another public inquiry into the alleged abuse of a government administered-fund meant to benefit underprivileged youths in a move that could turn into a witch-hunt aga...Published: 28 Apr 2017 at 06:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zhuwao invites opposition parties over Border Gezi youths
Youth, Indigenization and Economic Empowerment minister, Patrick Zhuwao has invited opposition parties and human rights organisations to raise their concerns over the National Youth Service (NYS) ...Published: 03 Mar 2017 at 08:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
1,200 to be enrolled for national youth service training
THE Ministry of Youth, Indigenisation and Empowerment will this year reopen its centres countrywide to enrol more than 1 200 young people for national youth service training.This is a dire...Published: 03 Mar 2017 at 05:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's nephew diverted funds, says ZYC
The Zimbabwe Youth Council yesterday accused Youth Development, Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Minister Patrick Zhuwao and former board member Mr Acie Lumumba of using them as a conduit t...Published: 24 Feb 2017 at 05:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimpapers to defend Jonathan Moyo's $9 million lawsuit
Zimbabwe Newspapers (1980) Limited claims that it will not be silenced and will defend a $9 million defamation lawsuit filed against the media house at the High Court by Higher and Tertiary Educat...Published: 15 Feb 2017 at 06:02hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's nephew slammed
A parliamentary portfolio committee has slammed Youth Development, Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Minister Patrick Zhuwao for interfering with its operations after he stopped the Zimbabwe...Published: 13 Dec 2016 at 05:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo sues Zimpapers journalists
The Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development, Professor Jonathan Moyo has slapped four editors and three reporters from various publications falling under the ...Published: 24 Nov 2016 at 19:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo interviewed on fraud allegation
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) is interviewing Higher and Tertiary Education Minister, Jonathan Moyo, over allegations he had looted public funds.ZACC spokesperson, Phyllis...Published: 03 Nov 2016 at 07:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's faction takes over
A FACTION supporting Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa's bid to succeed President Robert Mugabe has gained traction, with ruling Zanu-PF party sources saying it was now likely to determine the age...Published: 03 Nov 2016 at 07:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo investigated over another case of fraud
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating Professor Jonathan Moyo over another case of fraud in which he allegedly grabbed two top-of-the-range vehicles worth around US$140 000 from...Published: 29 Oct 2016 at 20:55hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo thrown under bus
Secretary for Youth Development, Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Mr George Magosvongwe yesterday said he had no knowledge of 100 000 litres of fuel said to have been donated to the Zimbabwe Yo...Published: 28 Oct 2016 at 06:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Wadyajena, Jonathan Moyo crosses swords
The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Youth, Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment had no mandate to summon Higher and Tertiary Education minister Jonathan Moyo for a hearing, as it had no ov...Published: 25 Oct 2016 at 06:34hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo troubles mount, summoned by parliament
Higher Education, Minister Jonathan Moyo woes continue to pile as parliament has summoned him over Zimdef fraud allegations.Moyo is due to appear before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee o...Published: 21 Oct 2016 at 06:30hrs | | by Mary Charamba
Zimdef donated to Zanu-PF
Youth, Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Minister Patrick Zhuwawo has defended the donation received by the Zanu PF Youth League from ZIMDEF through the Zimbabwe Youth Council saying it was ...Published: 15 Oct 2016 at 21:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chipanga defends Jonathan Moyo
Zanu-PF youth leader Kudzai Chipanga, yesterday drew brickbats from students' unions for defending the siphoning of $270 000 from the Zimbabwe Manpower Development Fund (Zimdef) by Higher and Tert...Published: 12 Oct 2016 at 09:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Youth Council sticks with fraud accused Jonathan Moyo
ZIMBABWE YOUTH COUNCIL STATEMENT ON THE SUPPORT RENDERED BY THE MINISTRY OF HIGHER &TERTIARY EDUCATION THROUGH ZIMDEF The Zimbabwe Youth Council wis...Published: 11 Oct 2016 at 21:14hrs | | by Mary Charamba
Jonathan Moyo a black marker dealer - ZACC
Higher Education minister Jonathan Moyo reportedly sold 100 000 litres of diesel worth $118 500 in the black market, fresh details indicate.Moyo and his deputy Godfrey Gandawa are being probed...Published: 09 Oct 2016 at 08:08hrs | 17 | by Thobekile Zhou
Probe into Jonathan Moyo - details
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission wants to interview Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo; his deputy Dr Godfrey Gandawa; and three other pu...Published: 09 Oct 2016 at 07:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Youth organisation blast Police over protests Ban, Brutality, Arrests and Detention of Activists
The National Association of Youth Organizations (NAYO Africa) an umbrella association of 184 youth organizations in Zimbabwe has condemned in the strongest terms the on-going police brutality and blat...Published: 21 Sep 2016 at 07:28hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Lumumba took it too late now seeking political relevance
Listening to Acie Lumumba, the former Chairman of a Steering Committee on the Zimbabwe Youth Empowerment Strategy for Investment's video, which he posted on his Facebook account recently makes o...Published: 05 May 2016 at 12:45hrs | | by John Mukumbo
Grace Mugabe allies in ugly fight
The fight between Indigenisation minister Patrick Zhuwao and Zanu-PF member Acie Lumumba has exposed widening cracks within the G40 faction in Zanu-PF amid reports that a third faction is emerging in ...Published: 24 Apr 2016 at 17:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Indigenisation is not for Minister Zhuwao only
Implementation of the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment (IEE) Act does not rest with the Minister of Youth, Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Hon Patrick Zhuwao only but all line ministrie...Published: 06 Apr 2016 at 06:32hrs | | by Tanzikwa Guranungo
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