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Switzerland commits US$9 million for climate adaptation fund in Zambia and Zimbabwe

18.01.2022 — Article Zimbabwe
Switzerland through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) has committed US$9 million to fund Zambia and Zimbabwe’s efforts to adapt to climate change, through the Energy and Environment Partnership Trust Fund (EEP Africa).

Switzerland and APOPO launches a US$1 million mine clearance project in Southern Zimbabwe for the safe return of land to the local communities

14.12.2021 — Press release Zimbabwe
Switzerland, through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), has provided US$ 1 million to APOPO Mine Action for clearing a dense minefield in the Sengwe Wildlife Corridor in southern Zimbabwe for the next two years.

Switzerland reiterates its support for the Museum of African Liberation

03.12.2021 — Press release Zimbabwe
Harare, 03 December 2021 – Switzerland has restated its support for the Museum of African Liberation following the handover of Information and Communication Technology equipment that will be used for the digitalisation and archiving of documents.

New wheelchair revives young boy's dreams

02.11.2021 — Zimbabwe
Every child wishes to play, run and have fun with other children. Unfortunately, circumstances sometimes do not allow this to happen.

Switzerland and partners launch a sexual and reproductive health programme for tertiary students in Zambia and Zimbabwe

29.10.2021 — Local news Zimbabwe
Switzerland and UNESCO with support from other donors, have launched a sexual and reproductive health programme for tertiary students in Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Switzerland and Zimbabwe Handball Federation unveils new training kit for the National Team

21.10.2021 — Press release Zimbabwe
The Embassy of Switzerland and the Zimbabwe Handball Federation have unveiled a new training kit for the Zimbabwe handball U21 men national team for use during their forthcoming African Handball Cup of Nations campaign to be staged in Morocco in early 2022.

Six decades of adaptability: Switzerland's international cooperation

06.10.2021 — Article Zimbabwe
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. The Swiss Government appointed its first delegate for development cooperation in 1961.

Young farmer in Zimbabwe grows vegetables without soil

30.09.2021 — Local news Zimbabwe
In a world increasingly affected by climate change, unpredictable weather patterns and economic downturn, Sydney’s (31) innovative greenhouse using hydroponics is changing how food is grown in urban Zimbabwe.

The impact of COVID-19 on young people and adolescents in the SADC region

31.08.2021 — Article Zimbabwe
The impact of COVID-19 will have an irreversible effect on progress that has been made if governments do not redouble their efforts and move forward with ever greater commitment to adolescent wellbeing.

Swiss Companies in Zimbabwe Launch Business Chamber

11.06.2021 — Press release Zimbabwe
HARARE, 11 JUNE 2021 – Swiss companies based in Zimbabwe have launched the Swiss-Zimbabwe Business Chamber, which will focus on promoting the development of economic and commercial trade between Switzerland and Zimbabwe.

Switzerland pledges support to the Museum of African Liberation

14.05.2021 — Local news Zimbabwe
Switzerland has pledged material support towards the establishment of the Museum of African Liberation which will be constructed in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Switzerland holds inaugural tennis tournament in Zimbabwe & helps launch “Total Greatness International”

14.05.2021 — Local news Zimbabwe
At the beginning of May, the Embassy of Switzerland held its inaugural Zimbabwe-Switzerland (“Zwiss Open”) Diplomatic Tennis Tournament in Harare to underline the cordial relations that exist between the two countries.

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Switzerland and APOPO launches a US$1 million mine clearance project in Southern Zimbabwe for the safe return of land to the local communities

Switzerland reiterates its support for the Museum of African Liberation

Switzerland and Zimbabwe Handball Federation unveils new training kit for the National Team

Swiss Companies in Zimbabwe Launch Business Chamber

Switzerland strengthens community skills in Zimbabwe’s urban centres through WFP

24.02.2021 — Press release Zimbabwe
Switzerland through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) has provided US$7 million in new funding to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), which will go directly towards assisting families living in Zimbabwe’s urban areas to strengthen their skills and ability to cope in the face of economic and climate shocks.

Clearing landmines from a crucial African wildlife corridor

17.12.2020 — Press release Zimbabwe
In Zimbabwe, landmines affect not only local populations but also their precious livestock and wildlife. Thanks to an initial start-up grant from the US government, followed by another grant and strong support from the Swiss Embassy in Harare, APOPO is set to begin clearing landmines along the Cordon Sanitaire minefield that affects the Sengwe Wildlife Corridor this month. APOPO’s goal is to clear the assigned area by Zimbabwe’s 2025 landmine-free deadline, releasing local populations and endangered wildlife from the threat of landmines and opening up eco-tourism opportunities.

Speech by Federal President Simonetta Sommaruga to Swiss nationals abroad on the occasion of the 2020 Swiss National Day on 1 August

01.08.2020 — Press release Zimbabwe

Dear Swiss nationals abroad,

Today I am at Eichholz, a popular camping and leisure park on the Aare River in Bern.

Switzerland Goes Green: Minister Chasi And The Ambassador Of Switzerland Inaugurates Embassy Solar Project

06.07.2020 — Press release Zimbabwe
On Monday 06 July, the Minister of Energy and Power Development of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Honourable Fortune Chasi and the Ambassador of Switzerland, Mr. Niculin Jäger inaugurated the Swiss Embassy solar project in Harare.

Switzerland Pledges Additional US$1 Million to Fight Covid-19 in Southern Africa

17.05.2020 — Press release Zimbabwe
Harare, 17 May 2020 – The Government of Switzerland through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation’s (SDC’s) Regional Programme for Southern Africa, has committed an additional US$1’000’000 to support Southern Africa's COVID-19 preparedness and response.

Switzerland Provides $2.3m to Support Zimbabwe and the Region`s Covid-19 Response Efforts

24.04.2020 — Press release Zimbabwe
Harare, 24 April 2020 – The Government of Switzerland, through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), has pledged $2.3 million to support Zimbabwe and four other countries in Southern Africa in their response to COVID-19.

Participation Strengthens Development: The SDC'S Commitment to Good Governance

06.02.2020 — Press release Zimbabwe
At this year's annual press conference, SDC Director General Manuel Sager presented the latest results from the current 2017–20 dispatch.

President of the Convention on Cluster Munitions Ambassador Felix Baumann Briefs Zimbabwe Authorities

06.02.2020 — Press release Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe, 04 February 2020 – The president of the Second Review Conference on the Convention on Cluster Munitions, Ambassador Felix Baumann today met Permanent Secretaries of Foreign Affairs and International Trade and Defence and War Veterans Affairs, Ambassador James Manzou and Ambassador Mark Grey Marongwe respectively, to discuss the Convention on Cluster Munitions.