Online Reporter
Monday
President Mnangagwa left the country on Sunday night for Dubai, where he will take part in the World Governments Summit, as Zimbabwe intensifies its engagement with global political and business leaders under its engagement and re-engagement policy.
The high-level three-day summit, running under the theme “Shaping Future Governments”, brings together Heads of State, policymakers, business leaders and innovators to deliberate on governance models suited to a rapidly changing global environment shaped by technological advancement and shifting geopolitical dynamics.
Tuesday
Mutapa Investment Fund — Zimbabwe’s sovereign wealth fund — is working to upgrade its subsidiary the National Oil Company of Zimbabwe’s fuel handling capacity from three billion to five billion litres per year, the fund’s chief executive officer, Dr John Mangudya, has said. He revealed this at the inaugural public lecture series organised by Zimpapers in partnership with the Harare Institute of Technology and Mutapa in Harare on Friday.
Wednesday
A global renewable energy giant has expressed interest in investing in Zimbabwe’s electricity sector, a move that could reduce the country’s power costs, improve industrial competitiveness and lower the cost of doing business. The country’s rising economic activity has widened the power supply gap, making such investments critical to sustaining growth.
Thursday
Zimbabwe and the United Arab Emirates have extended their Government Experiences Exchange Programme to 2030, a move expected to further strengthen public sector capacity in the country and improve service delivery under the Second Republic.
The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit, where Zimbabwe was represented by Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Dr Martin Rushwaya, while the UAE was represented by Minister of State and Secretary-General of the Cabinet Maryam bint Ahmed Al Hammadi.
Friday
The Government has stepped up measures to prevent a water crisis in Greater Harare as residents grapple with acute shortages and failing sewer infrastructure. On Thursday, the Government rolled out a comprehensive 2026-2030 Lake Chivero Pollution Mitigation and Restoration Plan with support from the International union for Conservation of Nature. Lake Chivero supplies potable water to millions of residents in the capital and surrounding areas.
