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The Forbes Border Post in Mutare handles 55% of all strategic cargo moving through the Port of Beiraโฆ And, currently, 1100 trucks pass through the border every day.
President @edmnangagwaโs govt is already UPGRADING the Forbes Border Post to a World Class border postโฆ This is Zimbabweโs gateway to the Indian Ocean, just 300 km away from the City of Beira in Mozambique.
ED2030 is for more world class infrastructure ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Is he wanted for any crime? Was he exiled by the govt or he voluntarily left the country? Was his passport cancelled??
Folks should stop creating fictionโฆ President @edmnangagwa has lots of critics living in Zimbabwe freelyโฆ no Zimbabwean is banned from entering Zimbabwe, NOT EVEN ONEโฆ
ED may not even know about his existenceโฆ. He doesnโt watch his social media content โฆ.
We need to teach Zimbabweans that you donโt have to be in govt to go another country and do your business.
Zimbabwe & Iran have good diplomatic relationsโฆ Zimbabweans do not need Visas to visit Iranโฆ. @TembaMliswa is clearly saying he is there for business, why do you governmentalise the trip? Even if he was part of a govt delegation, he is free to do so as a Zimbabwean citizenโฆ donโt u see other presidents & ministers travelling with private citizens who are in business?
Siyai politics dzemutonono vana @MviringiHosia , start thinking like people who went to school โฆ.
Temba Mliswa's trying hard to fill Wicknell Chivhayo's shoes to become Presidential runner & unofficial envoy. In what capacity does @TembaMliswa lead a govt delegation?
What is he sourcing from Iran? Weapons?
What commodities is he supplying? Gold? It shall end in tears
The President and his menโฆ competent people who understand how the economy worksโฆ You gotta give it to President @edmnangagwa for going out of the usual political circle to bring in skilled folks into his team!
Zimbabweans, justifiably so, complain about the slow pace of some infrastructure projectsโฆ
But the one thing many people donโt understand is that MONEY IS THE CONSTRAINT.
The govt relies on YOUR TAXES, & combined, Zimbos contributed about $7.2 billion in 2025. Compare that with Japanese who paid more than $500 billion.
President @edmnangagwa is doing EXTREMELY WELL with the little money available.
The cake is just very small, we need to grow the economy so that more people can pay taxes & bigger amounts!
Of the $7.2 billion received, more than 60% goes to salariesโฆ in the end, a small percentage is channelled into infrastructure projects.
The bottom line is: at this point, the govt of Zimbabwe simply has no capacity to fund large scale infrastructure projects effectively. They are doing their best, but the pace will be quite slow.
This is why the coming of @CBZHoldings to fund infrastructure projects is actually a GAME CHANGER.
Because of sanctions, & arrears, Zimbabwe cannot access cheap loans to fund infrastructure projectsโฆ you should all appreciate EDโs efforts, and the great work being done by folks at @TreasuryZW in mobilising resources for infrastructure projects!
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Former Vice-President Joice Mujuru was presented by her loyalistsโand even some opposition figuresโas the successor to the late President Robert Mugabe. Much of the noise around her succession was heard between 2009 and 2014, particularly on social media.
I have learned one thing about politics: never mistake the voices of those who do not make decisions in ZANU-PF for the position of the party.
Social media may generate political noise, but it carries little weight in ZANU-PFโs decision-making.
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We were engaged to be an EPC contractors (Design and build contractor) again in Rainham Park.
The Diaspora client from the United Kingdom approached us and request us to provide all services so as to avoid delays & single point of contact.
Stage 1 - Design and approval
a. She requested a design quote, we gave her
b. She paid deposit and provide site plan & her brief
c. We designed a draft, presented to her & prepared a final layout
d. Geotechnical survey was done
e. Engineering drawings were done
f. We submitted to Zvimba RDC for approval. It took 3 working weeks.
Stage 2 - costing and budgeting
a. We prepared a detailed quote amounting to $70k. See attached.
Stage 3- Construction
a. We are currently mobilizing
b. In 2.5 months, we will be roofing it
We understand that Diasporans doesn't trust contactors because of past experiences but keep following.
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China supports #Zimbabwe in commemorating the #AntiSanctionsDay.
Some Western countriesโ decades-long illegal sanctions on Zimbabwe seriously violate its national sovereignty, hurt Zimbabwean peopleโs right to development and undermine international fairness and justice. The sanctions should be immediately removed.
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#Zimbabwe
Hon. Sen. Dr. Kudakwashe Tagwirei, Ministry of Economic Development and Investment Promotion, at the just-ended #COMESA2026 summit held in #Harare.
#ED2030andBEYOND๐ฟ๐ผ is unstoppableโ
#Chedukuvaka๐ท๐ฟโโ๏ธ under #Vision2030๐งฑby๐งฑ๐ฟ๐ผ
@ZimGvt_NDS1 @Zim_Vision2030
#Chimurengaโ๐ฟ
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Leadership in Action: Advancing Zimbabweโs Vision 2030 and Global Standing
Under the stewardship of His Excellency, the President and First Secretary of ZANU-PF, Dr. E.D. Mnangagwa, the Second Republic continues to drive a transformative agenda focused on economic independence, infrastructure modernization, and national empowerment.
1. Economic Growth and Strategic Milestones
Macroeconomic Stability: Prudent fiscal and monetary policies implemented by the ZANU-PF-led Government have yielded tangible results, with annual local currency inflation reaching historic single-digit levels.
Vision 2030 Momentum: Grounded in the philosophy that "political independence is incomplete without economic independence," the Second Republic is steadfastly advancing toward an Upper Middle-Income Society.
Diplomatic Triumphs: Zimbabwe recently reinforced its continental leadership by successfully hosting the 25th COMESA Heads of State Summit at the New Parliament Building in Mt Hampden, where President Mnangagwa assumed the Chairmanship of COMESA for 2026/2027 to champion regional industrialization and a $1 trillion market integration.
2. Coordinated National Leadership
International Engagement: His Excellency President Dr. E.D. Mnangagwa represents Zimbabweโs interests abroad, including attending major international platforms such as the Africa summit in Russia.
Global Outreach: Speaker of Parliament and ZANU-PF Secretary-General, Cde. J.N. Mudenda, continues vital diplomatic and legislative engagements in London as directed by the President to strengthen international relations.
Seamless Domestic Continuity: Back home, the two Vice Presidents, General (Rtd) Dr. Constantino Chiwenga and (Rtd) Dr Kembo Mohadi, alongside the Party and Government leadership, maintain total peace, order, and steady administrative progress.
True leadership is about coordinated vision, discipline, and unity of purposeโensuring that whether at home or representing the nation on the world stage, Zimbabwe moves forward under the banner: โNyika inovakwa nevene vayo / Ilizwe lakhiwa ngabanikazi baloโ. #Zimbabwe #MyZimbabwe2030 #Vision2030InAction #EDWorks @edmnangagwa
@DeptCommsZW @munyamachacha @KMutisi
@ChinamasaPA @ZANUPF_Official
The Bulawayo - Victoria Falls Road is being FIXED, not because you complained, but because it is the right thing to do!
President @edmnangagwa runs a serious govt.
Folks in @TreasuryZW Zim, led by @MthuliNcube01, @GGuvamatanga, & David Mnangagwa are serious about funding infrastructure development.
The Minister of Economic Development, Dr Tagwirei, understands the importance of having an efficient transport network.
By 2030, Zimbabwe will be having an excellent road networkโฆ the work is in progress, and progressing smoothly
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๐ZIMBABWE WAS PUNISHED FOR RECLAIMING ITS LAND
Minister of State for Manicaland and ZANU PF Central Committee member Hon Misheck Mugadza said Zimbabwe was punished with sanctions for reclaiming its land and empowering its indigenous people. He noted that sanctions deprived the country of access to financial resources, limiting economic opportunities and affecting ordinary citizens beyond those directly targeted.
He called for the removal of sanctions to allow Zimbabwe to pursue its development agenda under the leadership of His Excellency President Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, towards the realisation of Vision 2030.
#NGAZVIENDE #ZimbabweAgainstSanctions
@ZANUPF_Official @zanupf_patriots @zanupfbyoinfo @ZanuPFMabvuku @munyamachacha @KMutisi @ChinamasaPA
Governments do not create jobs, INVESTORS doโฆ. Whether local or foreign, itโs INVESTMENT that leads to job creationโฆ
When you have a FOCUSED leader like President @edmnangagwa, investors FEEL COMFORTABLE to invest in the countryโฆ President Ruto wouldnโt have referred the Investor to President Mnangagwa if he didnโt have confidence in the gentlemanโs leadership!
Itโs a MASSIVE vote of Confidence in President @edmnangagwaโs govt, and a great head start for the newly appointed Minister of Economic Development & Investment Promotion, Dr Tagwirei.
Infrastructure projects create thousands of direct & indirect jobs for Zimbabweansโฆ they also boost businesses in the construction value chainโฆ
Zimbabwe has an infrastructure deficit, a barrier to accelerated growthโฆ For example, the Bulawayo - Victoria Falls highway is a vital economic corridor but itโs in a state of disrepairโฆ Fixing that road will unlock lots of economic opportunities!
CBZ, through an infrastructure bond, has stepped up to fund road construction in Zimbabweโฆ this is coming after Stanbic Bank agreed to fund the Chirundu Border Post upgradeโฆ.
We are entering a new era where local banks are directly involved in funding public infrastructure projects, something that will relieve pressure on the fiscus and speed up the completion of these projects.
Zimbabwean banks can grow bigger & be able to provide much-needed funding to local businesses & for infrastructure projects IF the SAVING CULTURE is brought back! The @ReserveBankZIM & @TreasuryZW need to work together on finding ways to bring money from Pillows to Bank Vaultsโฆ Some Zimbabweans prefer taking their money to banks in South Africa, depriving local banks of Deposit Funding. If more people use banks, it means the banks will have more capacity to finance cars, houses, business loans, & even public infrastructure! Zimbabwe is still under sanctions, itโs wiser to develop local financing capabilities instead of waiting for foreign lenders!
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On behalf of the government and the people of South Africa I congratulate my dear brother and friend, President @LulaOficial and the people of Brazil.
This victory will echo beyond the shores of Brazil. It is a victory for the global south and progressive forces throughout the world.
We affirm our commitment to continue strengthening bilateral relations between our two countries and working closely together in all multilateral fora to forge a just and better world order underpinned by solidarity and adherence to international law.
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The so-called succession issue is dominating social media, yet it seems far removed from the reality on the ground especially among those who matter.
Having a preferred candidate in politics, the church, an organisation, football or the community is normal. That is human nature. The trouble begins when a handful of social media likes are turned into assumptions and hearsay.
Before I continue, let me ask: who still remembers the late Cde Geza and self-proclaimed successionist Mawarire making claims about our beloved Presidentโs health makuhwa enhema without a single shred of evidence? They were pushing cheap propaganda.
Today, the same narrative is resurfacing as we approach November, a significant month in Zimbabweโs political calendar because it was when our former President resigned.
The reality is that President ED Mnangagwa @edmnangagwa constitutionally holds office. The party has endorsed him as its candidate for 2030, and that decision should be respected as part of the democratic process.
To those hoping that the events of 2017 will repeat themselves: Mukai mubike doro, muti midzimu yakurashayi. Those events will never happen again.
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Over the weekend, I joined hundreds of people who gathered to console the Guvamatanga family and mourn the passing of their father, Sekuru Guvamatanga. He was laid to rest on Saturday at Warren Hills Cemetery.
Nyaradzwai Mhuri yekwa Guvamatanga.
Rest in peace, Sekuru Guvamatanga.
The stadium is now in excellent condition
The winning spirit is back, and Zimbabweans are happyโฆ
President @edmnangagwa brought back the winning spirit amongst Zimbabweansโฆ There is every reason for Zimbabweans to be hopeful because all around the country there is evidence of progress.
Kudos to the folks who have been investing in sports & sports infrastructureโฆ their efforts are bearing fruitโฆ
Sport is a huge industry with great potential to create jobs & other economic opportunitiesโฆ it is also an effective tool for uniting Zimbabweans from all walks of lifeโฆ
You can TOUCH the joy & pride amongst the crowd singing here๐๐ฝ
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๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฏ๐ ๐.๐. ๐๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐น ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ฒ๐น๐ฎ ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ต๐ผ๐๐ฎ, ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐๐ฏ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฆ๐ผ๐๐๐ต ๐๐ณ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐ป ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฆ๐๐๐, ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฆ๐๐๐ ๐๐ป๐๐ถ-๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐๐ฏ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ญ๐ถ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐๐ฒ
Today, the 25th of October 2026, the Southern African Development Community joins the Government and the people of the Republic of Zimbabwe to commemorate the SADC Anti-Sanctions Day, under the theme Leveraging Regional Integration and Global Partnerships for Economic Transformation Beyond Illegal Sanctions.
Today, our Regional Economic Community sends one message to the world: we seek the complete and unconditional lifting of sanctions on our sister nation, the Republic of Zimbabwe.
This yearโs commemoration is especially important as we are increasingly aware of the global geopolitical and economic challenges of recent years and their significant effects on our national and regional economies. The sanctions imposed on the Republic of Zimbabwe therefore create an additional burden for its people amid an already challenging continental and international environment
We therefore appreciate the theme guiding this yearโs commemoration of SADC Anti-Sanctions Day, which underscores the need to transform the global approach to the current sanctions against Zimbabwe and fully liberate the country and its people, enabling them to achieve their rightful socio-economic fulfilment.
Full statement by the SADC Chairperson on the 2026 SADC Anti-Sanction Day can be found on this link: sadc.int/latest-news/statemeโฆ
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Statement by H.E. Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa and Chairperson of SADC, on SADC Anti-sanctions Day for the lifting of Sanctions on the Republic of Zimbabwe.
Finally, the gloves are offโฆ
@nelsonchamisa said @BitiTendai is a childish liarโฆ
