1.0 UPDATE ON THE 2024/2025 SUMMER CROPS MARKETING;
2025 WINTER CROPS PRODUCTION AND 2025/2026
SUMMER SEASON PRODUCTION PLAN
Cabinet was updated on the 2024/2025 Summer Crops Marketing, 2025
Winter Season Crops Production and 2025/2026 Summer Season
Production Plan.
The grain stock at the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) as at 27 November
2025 stands at 180 063 metric tonnes, out of which the Agricultural and
Rural Development Authority has contributed 60 347 metric tonnes.
The harvesting of the wheat crop has been completed, with a total of
640 195 metric tonnes harvested from 122 146 hectares, at an average
yield of 5.2 metric tonnes per hectare. Trials are underway at ARDA to
produce a variety with “hard wheat characteristics”. A total of 47 709
metric tonnes of barley has been harvested from the 6 156 hectares
planted. A higher average yield of 7.75 metric tonnes per hectare has
been achieved, compared to the 7 metric tonnes per hectare in 2024.
2.0 REPORT ON NINE STUDENTS WHO WERE BARRED FROM
WRITING ZIMSEC EXAMINATION
Cabinet received a report regarding the violation of learners’ rights at an
institution in Harare, following disturbing reports that nine candidates
were barred from taking their final Zimbabwe School Examinations
Council (ZIMSEC) Family and Religious Studies, Ordinary Level
examination. The learners were excluded on the grounds of turning up
in haircuts which the authorities considered inappropriate.
Following a meeting with both the school authorities and
parents/guardians of the affected learners, Government noted with
concern that the action taken by the school authorities was inconsistent
with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education guidelines and the
national regulations governing equitable access to education. Remedial
action has been instituted.
3.0 UPDATE ON THE STATE OF THE ZIMBABWE NATIONAL
SPORTS STADIUM
Cabinet received an update report on progress made to date regarding
the refurbishment of the National Sports Stadium, in Harare. The
refurbishment is part of a broader endeavour to upgrade sport
infrastructure across the country, in particular to ensure that local stadia
satisfy conditions for hosting international events.
Through the Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) model, which was meant
to accelerate refurbishment works, remarkable progress has been scored
at the National Sports Stadium, including works on the pitch drainage,
herbicide application, with lawn planting expected to commence soon.
B-Arena drainage works are also in progress. Overall progress on other
works including electricals at 90%.
4.0 REPORTS ON PRIORITY PROJECTS AS AT DAY 50 OF THE
3RD 100-DAY CYCLE OF 2025
4.1 In terms of the Thematic Area of the National Development
Strategy 1 on Human Capital Development and Innovation, the
Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and
Technology Development highlighted the following major
achievements:
the University of Zimbabwe Quinary Hospital in Mazowe
District, Mashonaland Central Province is at 77% of completion; the Agro-Innovation Centre at the Gwanda State University in Filabusi, Matabeleland South Province is 88% complete;
the construction of the E.D. Mnangagwa Law School in Kwekwe, Midlands Province is complete; the construction of the Students’ Hostels at the Manicaland State University for Applied Sciences in Mutare has reached 52%; the Mutoko Bio-Economy Industrial Park Soap Factory plant in Mashonaland East Province is at 70%; and the superstructure of the Central Analytical Services Laboratory at the Marondera State University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology in Marondera, Mashonaland East Province has been completed.
4.2 In terms of the Housing Delivery and Social Amenities pillar of the
National Development Strategy 1, the Minister of National Housing
and Social Amenities highlighted the following achievements under
his purview:
the Marondera Flats Housing project in Marondera, Mashonaland East Province is 97% complete; the construction of a Mothers Shelter under the Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe Mutawatawa Housing Project in Mashonaland East Province is 90% complete;
the construction of a Waiting Mothers Shelter at Nikita Clinic in Mwenezi District, Masvingo Province is 100% complete; the servicing of 432 Stands in Gweru, Midlands Province is
progressing well; and the servicing of 1 102 stands by Masimba Holdings and CGM
Engineering in Shurugwi, Midlands Province is progressing well, with the drainage having been completed and the roads at 90% of completion.
4.3 Under the Human Capital Development and Innovation pillar of the National Development Strategy 1, the Acting Minister of Skills Audit and Development presented the following achievements
under the purview of his Ministry:
i. Skills Fair Competitions were successfully conducted in Chipinge,
Chimanimani and Nyanga districts of Manicaland Province;
ii. Digital Literacy Training sessions were held for staff members
from King George VI Memorial School and Jairos Jiri Centre,
Bulawayo Metropolitan Province; and St. Daniels Rehabilitation
Centre in Gweru, Midlands Province; and
iii. The Ministry produced a National Career Guidance Policy that
will assist in the establishment of a coordinated, inclusive and
forward-looking career guidance system that supports learners
and job-seekers at every stage of their lives.
4.4 In terms of Housing Delivery and Social Amenities pillar of the
National Development Strategy 1, the Minister of Public Service,
Labour and Social Welfare reported on progress attained by his
Ministry, including the following:
the construction of 3 Blocks of Flats by the National Building
Society at 63%; the construction of 300 housing units under the Bulawayo Accelerated Presidential Housing Scheme, Rangemore Phase 2 has 42 units that are at shell structure level and 96 at sub structure level; the Zvishavane Midlands Park project in the Midlands Province which houses 448 students was commissioned by His Excellency
the President;and the installation of solar panels at New Glovers Solar project is in
progress, the Madokero Creek Phase 2 Housing Project in Harare has reached 67% of completion.
5.0 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
REPUBLIC OF ZIMBABWE AND THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN
ON COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF TOURISM
Cabinet approved the Memorandum of Understanding that will be
entered into between the Republic of Zimbabwe and the Kingdom of
Spain on Cooperation in the Field of Tourism.
The objective of the Memorandum of Understanding between the two
countries is to enhance and promote cooperation in the field of tourism
through digital marketing, development of tourist destinations,
diversification of tourist products and the development of sustainable
tourism. By entering into this Memorandum of Understanding, the two
countries will also be strengthening their subsisting cordial relations.
6.0 ZIMBABWE’S ACCESSION TO THE HAGUE AGREEMENT
CONCERNING THE REGISTRATION OF INDUSTRIAL
DESIGNS
Cabinet approved the country’s Accession to the Hague Agreement
Concerning the Registration of Industrial Designs.
Zimbabwe joined the World Intellectual Property Organisation in 1981,
and signed its instruments of accession to the World Intellectual
Property Organisation Convention on 29 September, 1981. The Hague System is an international framework that governs the registration of industrial designs across multiple jurisdictions with minimal formalities. Accession to the Hague Agreement will offer Zimbabwean designers a cost-effective and efficient mechanism for protecting industrial designs across multiple countries through a single international registration
process.
7.0 BILATERAL AIR SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
REPUBLIC OF ZIMBABWE AND FOUR STATES
Cabinet considered and approved Bilateral Agreements between the
Republic of Zimbabwe and Four States.
The Bilateral Air Service Agreements will be entered into between
Zimbabwe and the Federal Republic of Ethiopia; the Republic of
Rwanda; the Swiss Federal Council; and the State of Kuwait. The four
countries are Contracting States of the Convention on International Civil
Aviation (Chicago Convention). The objective of signing the Agreements
is to create and foster friendship, understanding and cooperation as well
as enhance the expansion of air transport opportunities.
8.0 REPORT ON THE INAUGURAL BI-NATIONAL COMMISSION
BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF ZIMBABWE AND THE
REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
Cabinet considered and noted the report on the Inaugural Bi-National
Commission (BNC) between the Republic of Zimbabwe and the Republic
of Zambia.
The Inaugural Bi-National Commission between the Republic of
Zimbabwe and the Republic of Zambia convened on 14 November 2025
and was co-chaired by His Excellency E.D. Mnangagwa, President of the
Republic of Zimbabwe and his counterpart, His Excellency H. Hichilema,
President of the Republic of Zambia. The two countries agreed on a
number of areas and signed 5 Memoranda of Understanding in the
following areas: Diplomatic Training; Immigration and Technical
Cooperation; Labour and Employment; Agriculture; and Youth
Development. Zimbabwe expressed gratitude to Zambia for its continued
support in the anti-sanctions crusade.
9.0 REPORT ON HIS EXCELLENCY THE PRESIDENT’S STATE
VISIT TO MOZAMBIQUE
Cabinet received and noted the Report on His Excellency the President’s
State Visit to Mozambique from 21 to 22 November, 2025.
His Excellency the President Cde. Dr. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa
undertook a State Visit to Mozambique, and was received by President
Daniel Francisco Chapo. The two Heads of State and Government
convened the Inaugural Session of the Zimbabwe-Mozambique Bi
National Commission, and the objectives of the State Visit and Bi
National Commission were as follows:
• to review progress in the implementation of agreed areas of
cooperation;
• to strengthen and consolidate the excellent longstanding political
and diplomatic ties;
• to explore new areas of cooperation between Zimbabwe and
Mozambique; and
• to sign Memoranda of Understanding in designated sectors.
The two countries will also cooperate in war veterans affairs which will
culminate in the rehabilitation and maintenance of liberation war
shrines, museums and monuments for the preservation of the liberation
history and heritage. One-Stop Border Posts at Forbes-Machipanda and
Nyamapanda-Cuchamano will be operational by the end of the first
quarter of 2026. The Bi-National Commission directed the removal of all
barriers to the movement of people, goods, services and all Tariffs and
Non-Tariff Barriers to trade under the SADC and African Continental Free
Trade Area frameworks.
Three (3) Memoranda of Understanding on Women Empowerment and
Gender Equality; Small and Medium Enterprises; and Youth
Development were also signed during the Bi-National Commission.
10.0 REPORT ON THE 7TH AFRICAN UNION-EUROPEAN UNION
SUMMIT: LUANDA, ANGOLA
Cabinet received and noted the Report on the 7th African Union
European Union Summit which His Excellency President, Cde. Dr. E.D.
Mnangagwa attended in Luanda, Angola, from 24 to 25 November,
2025.
The Joint Summit was held under the theme “Promoting Peace and
Prosperity through Effective Multilateralism” and co-Chaired by
His Excellency President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco, President of
the Republic of Angola; His Excellency Mr. Antonio Costa, President of
the European Council. The Summit, held on the backdrop of the 25th
Anniversary of the African Union-European Union partnership, was
attended by 18 African Union and 16 European Union Heads of State
and Government.
During the Summit, His Excellency the President, Cde Dr. Emmerson
Dambudzo Mnangagwa, called for the reform of the international
financial architecture, comprehensive reform of the United Nations
Security Council to address historical injustices against Africa, and
support for Zimbabwe’s candidature for a non-permanent seat on the
United Nations Security Council for the 2028-2029 term.
The Summit culminated in the Luanda Declaration which reaffirmed the
two Unions’ commitment to a Joint Vision for 2030, and emphasised
support for the Africa Continental Free Trade Area, including
strengthening cross border value chains. The Declaration also noted
that trade arrangements between the two Blocs should unlock
industrialisation rather that perceive Africa as a mere raw materials
supplier.
11.0 THE 2025 REGIONAL WORLD CHILDREN’S COMMEMORATION DAY, GABORONE, BOTSWANA
Cabinet received and noted the report on the 2025 Regional World
Children’s Commemoration Day which was held in Gaborone, Botswana
from 14 to 15 November, 2025.
Vice President Chiwenga led the Zimbabwean delegation to the
commemorations comprising Government officials and 20 children from
the Junior Parliament, Junior Councilors and children drawn from the
First Lady’s Children’s Home. Eight (8) other countries from the
Southern African Development Community (SADC) sub-region also
attended the commemorations.
In his address, Vice President Chiwenga advised that Zimbabwe was
investing in child-centred policies, with the Heritage-based 5.0 model
equipping learners with innovation driven skills. He also stated that
Zimbabwe was undertaking other programmes, including the Home
Grown School Feeding; Keeping Girls in School; and School Health and
Wellness.
12.0 REPORT ON HON. VICE PRESIDENT CHIWENGA’S
ATTENDANCE AT THE G20 LEADERS SUMMIT:
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA: 22 – 23 NOVEMBER,
2025
Cabinet received and noted the report on the G20 Leaders Summit
which was held in Johannesburg, South Africa from 22 to 23 November
2025.
Vice President Chiwenga led the Zimbabwean delegation to the G20
Leaders’ Summit, which was held under the theme “Solidarity, Equality
and Sustainability”. Zimbabwe was among 16 countries outside the G20
that the South African Government invited to the Summit.
The Vice President delivered national statements in two sessions of the
Summit. He expressed appreciation for the opportunity for Zimbabwe to
engage with the G20 and collectively chart a common trajectory towards
inclusive and sustainable economic growth. The Vice President urged
G20 to reinforce a fair and transparent multilateral trading system under
the World Trade Organisation, and to reform the international financial
system to improve access to affordable and sustainable finance. He also
underscored the need for value addition and beneficiation of minerals at
source.
13.0 REPORT ON THE HIGH-LEVEL MEETING OF THE 26TH
SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS TOURISM GENERAL
ASSEMBLY: RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA
Cabinet was briefed on the High-Level Meeting of the 26th Session of the
United Nations Tourism General Assembly held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
from 6-14 November, 2025.
The Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry reported that
Zimbabwe was resoundingly elected as Vice President at the 26th
Session of the United Nations Tourism General Assembly held from 6 to
14 November, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Zimbabwe was also
elected to the United Nations Tourism Council for the period 2025 to
2029 together with Angola, Kenya, Seychelles and Zambia.
