WATCH LIVE as Gambakwe unpacks the developing situation in Magunje where the local traditional leaders and army are up in arms against a new cement plant.
Labenmon Chinese cement manufacturers have ignored an order given by Mnangagwa to stop operations at a cement plant in Magunje. The Zimbabwe military, Chiefs and locals are opposed to the project that is being run by Labenmon
.The Chinese have also ignored a High Court order that was granted to the Environmental Management Agency.
The project is being run next to Magunje dam which is located near the Zimbabwe Army base (2.3 Barracks, Magunje Growth Point, Magunje Irrigation Scheme and various Schemes).
Please watch the video above this post for more details
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1. Happy Birthday Advocate Fadzayi Mahere.
2. ZANU-PF Politiburo meeting at 10:00 am today
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4. The Malawi Electoral Commission (Mec) is concluding the nomination process for presidential candidates today, ahead of the highly anticipated general election on September 16, 2025. Independent Presidential candidate, Thoko Manyika Banda has named Vera Alinafe Kalunzu as his running mate for the September 16 General Election.
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Notes
Here’s a timeline of the Zim Achievers Awards since its inception:
2010: The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) is founded in the United Kingdom by Conrad Mwanza, a Zimbabwean businessman based in the UK. The primary aim is to recognize and celebrate the notable achievements of Zimbabweans in the diaspora. The first award ceremony is held in the UK.
Early Years (Post-2010): The ZAA quickly establishes itself as a premier event, primarily hosted in the United Kingdom.
Expansion Begins: The awards brand begins to expand its global footprint, launching editions in new territories to celebrate the diaspora in those regions.
By 2018: The ZAA has established editions in the UK, South Africa, USA, and Australia. WorldRemit, a London Fintech Company, is announced as a global partner for ZAA International in March 2018, headlining events in the UK, South Africa, USA, and Australia. The 2018 UK Edition, held in London on May 26, features Tsitsi Masiyiwa as the keynote speaker.
2023: The ZAA continues its expansion, holding its first-ever Gala Dinner in Scotland on April 15. Other editions for the year include South Africa (April 29) and England (April 22). The ZAA Australia Edition also returns after a three-year break, with its gala set for November 11.
2024: The UK Edition is held on May 11 in Birmingham, with Remitly confirmed as the headline partner. The South African edition is scheduled for November 30 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Johannesburg.
2025:
April 14: Nominees for the ZAA 2025 are announced.
April 25: King Kandoro is announced to host the 15th Annual Zimbabwe Achievers Awards UK 2025.
August (exact date to be confirmed): For the first time in its history, the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards will host its annual gathering in Harare, Zimbabwe, inviting the global diaspora to participate in this landmark event.
October 12: The ZAA Australia 2025 is scheduled to be held at Crown Metropol, Perth.
The ZAA continues to be a vital platform for showcasing Zimbabwean talent and success worldwide, with its upcoming event in Harare marking a significant homecoming for the prestigious awards.
