Press Releases

China, Zimbabwe Elevate Relations

(MENAFN) China and Zimbabwe have declared the enhancement of their bilateral relationship to an “all-weather community with a shared future,” following discussions between President Xi Jinping and President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Thursday. The two...

Kim Jong Un, Putin to go to military parade to commemorate end of WWII

(MENAFN) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to participate in a large military parade in China next week, as part of events marking the 80th anniversary of World War II, according to reports. Kim will...

5th Singapore-Africa Ministerial Exchange Visit (SAMEV), 26 - 28 August 2025

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan will host the 5th Singapore-Africa Ministerial Exchange Visit (SAMEV) from 26 to 28 August 2025. SAMEV is a biennial platform hosted by Singapore since 2014 to strengthen links and encourage the...

Zimbabwe Tells South Africa to Resist US

(MENAFN) Zimbabwe's dominant political party, ZANU–PF, has expressed that South Africa should not succumb to fear over a proposed piece of US legislation that could grant President Donald Trump expanded authority—or “superpowers”—to enforce...

Zimbabwe advices S-Africa to fight US pressure

(MENAFN) Zimbabwe’s ruling party, ZANU–PF, has called on South Africa to resist pressure from the United States over a proposed bill that could grant President Donald Trump expanded authority to impose sanctions on African National Congress (ANC)...

Minister Gayton McKenzie: Sport, Arts and Culture Dept Budget Vote 2025/26

It has been a year since I first stood as a Minister to table a budget to this House, having been given a chance by His Excellency, Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, to make me part of his Cabinet. In that action he showed that second chances matter, not...

Presidency on public programme of the President

First National Convention of the National Dialogue As South Africa begins the process of a National Dialogue - a long term process to rebuild trust, address deepest challenges, and shape a shared future, President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday,...

UK Agrees to Return Remains of Zimbabwean Fighters

(MENAFN) The United Kingdom has consented to the return of the skeletal remains of Zimbabwean resistance leaders who were killed by British colonial troops during a 19th-century rebellion against European colonists, according to local news...

Media reports UK to give back remains of war heroes to Zimbabwe

(MENAFN) The UK has agreed to return the skeletal remains of Zimbabwean freedom fighters who were killed during the 1896–1897 First Chimurenga uprising against British colonial forces, local media report. The remains, taken as war trophies,...

Minister Angie Motshekga: Defence and Military Veterans Dept Budget Vote 2025/26

House Chairperson Deputy Ministers of Defence and Military Veterans, Chairpersons and Members of the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans and the Joint Standing Committee on Defence, Honourable Members, Acting Secretary for...

China delivers fresh food aid to Zimbabwe

(MENAFN) China delivered a fresh batch of food aid to Zimbabwe on Thursday aimed at strengthening the country’s food security after last year’s severe drought caused by El Niño. At the handover ceremony in Harare, Zimbabwe’s Deputy Minister of...

Tennis competition take place to celebrate China-Zimbabwe diplomatic ties

(MENAFN) In Harare on Sunday, a friendly table tennis competition was held to celebrate 45 years of diplomatic ties between China and Zimbabwe. The event, organized by the Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe alongside the Zimbabwe Table Tennis Union,...

Minister Pemmy Majodina concludes working visit to Zimbabwe to attend 43rd Southern African Development Community

The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina has concluded her working visit to Zimbabwe to attend and participate at the 43rd Southern African Development Community (SADC) Joint Meeting of Committee of Ministers responsible for Energy...

Ministers Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and Pemmy Majodina attend SADC 43rd Joint Meeting of Ministers responsible for Energy and Water sectors in Zimbabwe, 3 to 4 Jul

The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa together with the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina are set to attend the upcoming 43rd Joint Meeting of Ministers responsible for Energy and Water sectors, hosted...

Trade minister states Lesotho shifts away from US market

(MENAFN) Lesotho is actively moving away from relying on the US as a major export destination due to high tariffs and changing buyer preferences, according to Mokhethi Shelile, the country’s Minister of Trade, Industry, and Small Business....

President Cyril Ramaphosa: 30 year anniversary celebrations of the Constitutional Court

Programme Directors, Former President Thabo Mbeki, Former President Kgalema Motlanthe, Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa, Justice Mandisa Maya, Acting Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, Justices, both sitting and retired, 1. His...

International Forum of Ministers of Education starts in Russia

(MENAFN) The 3rd International Forum of Ministers of Education, titled “Shaping the Future,” officially opened on Wednesday in Kazan, the capital of Russia’s Tatarstan Republic. The two-day event has brought together top education officials from...

Russia’s Ex-President Voices Support for African Fight Against Neocolonialism

(MENAFN) Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has voiced robust support for African political parties actively combating neocolonialism, reaffirming Russia’s dedication to deepening political cooperation across Africa. In a message delivered...

President Cyril Ramaphosa: Eulogy at Special Official Funeral of late Ma Gertrude Shope

Programme Director, The family of Mama Getrude Shope, children and grandchildren, President of the ANC Women’s League, Cde Sisisi Tolashe, Members of the ANC National Executive Committee, Members of the ANC Women’s League NEC, Leadership of the...

Deputy Minister Peace Mabe: Sport, Arts and Culture Dept Budget Vote 2025/26

House Chairperson Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Hon Gayton McKenzie, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee for Sport, Arts and Culture, Hon. Joe McGluwa, Honourable Members, The acting Director-General of the Department, Dr. Stella Khumalo...