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Minister Rwodzi Launches 2025 Domestic Tourism Festive Season Campaign in Kariba
By Takudzwa Karowangoro
KARIBA – Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister, Honourable Barbara Rwodzi, has officially launched the 2025 Domestic Tourism Festive Season Campaign in Kariba, marking the start of what is expected to be a lively holiday period for the tourism sector.
Speaking at the launch, Minister Rwodzi highlighted that the decentralisation of national tourism events is part of government’s strategy to promote and revive tourism destinations across the country.

She emphasised that taking such initiatives to different regions would boost local economies and encourage Zimbabweans to explore the nation’s diverse attractions.
The campaign, themed “Experience Zimbabwe,” aims to showcase the country’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, and adventure opportunities while encouraging citizens to travel locally during the festive season.

The event drew tourism stakeholders, local authorities, and community members who gathered to celebrate Kariba’s role as a key tourism hub.
The festivities featured music, cultural displays, and promotional activities designed to enhance awareness of domestic tourism opportunities.

Minister Rwodzi urged Zimbabweans to take pride in their country’s tourism heritage and support local destinations, saying increased domestic travel would strengthen community livelihoods and sustain the tourism industry’s growth.
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President Mnangagwa Attends Ingutsheni Hospital Fundraising Initiative in Bulawayo
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to attend a fundraising initiative aimed at mobilising resources for the rehabilitation of Ingutsheni Central Hospital and its Drug Rehabilitation Centre, as government intensifies efforts to improve mental health services in Zimbabwe.
The fundraising event, held at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) grounds, is being spearheaded by the Office of Vice President Colonel (Retired) Dr Kembo Campbell Dugish Mohadi in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Child Care.
Organisers are targeting to raise US$5 million to support refurbishment works at Ingutsheni Central Hospital, one of the country’s key mental health institutions.
Ahead of the fundraising programme, President Mnangagwa conducted an appreciation tour of Ingutsheni Central Hospital in Bulawayo, where he assessed the condition of the facility and ongoing service delivery efforts.
The initiative forms part of broader government interventions aimed at strengthening healthcare infrastructure, particularly in the area of mental health and drug rehabilitation services, which have increasingly become a national priority.
The rehabilitation project is expected to improve patient care, modernise facilities and enhance the hospital’s capacity to provide specialised treatment for mental health conditions and substance abuse.
Government officials, healthcare stakeholders, corporate partners and members of the public are expected to contribute towards the fundraising drive as Zimbabwe seeks to upgrade critical health institutions across the country.
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O’Level Results Are Now Out
Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) has published the 2025 November Ordinary Level examination results with the national pass rate rising to thirty-five (35) percent there by marking a third year of sustained improvement.
The pass rate for the November 2025 ‘O’ level examinations was 35 %, up from 33.19 percent in 2024
Speaking to the press this afternoon, Zimsec board chair Prof Paul Mapfumo announced the results will go live on the Zimsec portal at 4 pm today and will be available there for the next five days.
“The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council board and management would like to advise the nation of the release of the 2025 November Ordinary Level examination results,” he said
As of today, 16 January 2026, 4 pm, Ordinary Level exam results will be available online via the Zimsec portal (www.zimsec.co.zw) for candidates and authorised personnel
“Please take note that this portal will be open for five days only. Heads of examination centres will be able to collect the results for their respective schools or centres from our regional offices on Monday, 19 January 2026,” said Prof Mapfumo.
ZIMSEC has faced issues with exam paper leaks in the past, which threatened to undermine public trust. However, the council successfully conducted the latest assessments without a hitch.
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