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Mudenda Urges Fiscal Discipline as 2026 Budget Preparations Begin

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5 months ago

November 5, 2025

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Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, has underscored the importance of fiscal discipline and prudent resource management as the nation prepares to craft the 2026 National Budget.

Addressing delegates at the National Pre-Budget Seminar in Bulawayo, Hon. Mudenda described the national budget as more than a financial statement, calling it a vital instrument that translates developmental policy goals into measurable socio-economic outcomes for citizens.

He emphasized that the budget should serve as a bridge between policy aspirations and tangible progress, reflecting the government’s commitment to improving livelihoods and fostering inclusive growth.

“A National Budget quintessentially constitutes a framework that transmutes developmental policy aspirations into tangible socio-economic outcomes and outputs for the citizenry,” he said.

Hon. Mudenda further reflected on the philosophical essence of budgeting, noting that it represents humanity’s continuous effort to balance limited resources with limitless needs and ambitions.

He urged policymakers and stakeholders to remain guided by the enduring principle of living within available means, referencing the proverb, “One must cut the coat according to the cloth.”

“This enduring axiom encapsulates the compelling challenge of prudent budgeting through embracing the cardinal principle of economy,” he remarked.

The Speaker’s remarks set the tone for the seminar’s deliberations, which focus on aligning fiscal policies with national development priorities under Vision 2030, the government’s long-term blueprint for achieving an upper-middle-income economy.

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President Mnangagwa Attends Ingutsheni Hospital Fundraising Initiative in Bulawayo

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4 weeks ago

March 20, 2026

Leeroy Willie

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

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3 months ago

January 16, 2026

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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.