Office closure for team event on 03 November 2023

02.11.2023 — Local news Zimbabwe
We are pleased to announce that our entire team will be going on a team event on Friday, 3 November 2023. 

Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation convene a partners meeting in Harare

01.11.2023 — Article Zimbabwe
Recognizing that the complexity of development cooperation requires strong collaboration with implementing partners, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) recently organised a partners’ meeting in Harare to provide a platform for dialogue and enhancing cross-learning between and among international organisations, NGOs and other relevant stakeholders. 

Switzerland launches new bilateral cooperation programme worth over USD$60 million with Zimbabwe.

26.10.2023 — Article Zimbabwe
Switzerland has launched a new bilateral cooperation programme with Zimbabwe as it celebrated its Federal Constitution’s 175th anniversary.

Embassy bids farewell to Director of International Cooperation in Harare, Mr. Manuel Thurnhofer

30.08.2023 — Local news Zimbabwe
On 25 August, Embassy staff led by the Head of Mission, H.E. Ambassador Stéphane Rey bid farewell to the Director of International Cooperation (Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)) at the Harare Office, Mr. Manuel Thurnhofer.

Embassy resumes normal working hours.

29.08.2023 — Position Zimbabwe
Embassy in Harare resumes normal working hours.

Message from the Ambassador to the Swiss Community in Zimbabwe

28.08.2023 — Position Zimbabwe
Dear Swiss Community,

Hybrid Vehicle Branding Design Contest Zimbabwe

28.03.2023 — Position Zimbabwe
The Embassy of Switzerland in Zimbabwe is inviting entrance to a contest/competition to create an exciting branding concept for a recently acquired hybrid vehicle – a Haval H6 Model. The design(s) are not limited to the original colour of the vehicle, which is currently blue. Interested designers (students and professionals) can play with various colour concepts in their proposal. Below are the rules:

Swiss artists livens up the Francophonie Festival 2023

23.03.2023 — Local news Zimbabwe
The 2023 Francophonie Festival opened on Saturday 18 March, followed by a scintillating and coalescing performance on Sunday 19 March from the French diva Amélie Daniel, who was aptly supported by the brilliant guitarist, Igor Jovicic at Alliance Française in Harare.

Switzerland invests US$16 million to help small enterprises in Zimbabwe and Zambia

23.03.2023 — Article Zimbabwe
Switzerland through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), is investing US$16 million to help small scale enterprises least developing countries.  

Nhaka Gallery Honours Women with the "Women, Power & Mobility" Exhibition

23.03.2023 — Local news Zimbabwe
Nhaka Gallery, formerly known as Delta Gallery in Harare, is a historical space that hosts exhibitions representing local artists and their work.

Electric powered tricycles lessens transport burden for Zimbabwe’s rural women entrepreneurs

08.11.2022 — Article Zimbabwe
In most parts of rural Zimbabwe, women are used to walking several kilometres to reach services such as health centres, markets and water sources.

Swiss Ambassador presents credentials to Zimbabwe President

12.10.2022 — Local news Zimbabwe
On October 12, Ambassador Stéphane Rey presented his letters of credence to President Emmerson Mnangagwa during a credential ceremony at State House in Harare. 

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 releases 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 releases 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. 

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

21.10.2021 — Press releases 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.

Swiss Companies in Zimbabwe Launch Business Chamber

11.06.2021 — Press releases 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 strengthens community skills in Zimbabwe’s urban centres through WFP

24.02.2021 — Press releases 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 releases 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 releases 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 releases 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 releases 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 releases 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 releases 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 releases 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.

Office closure for team event on 03 November 2023

02.11.2023 — Local news Zimbabwe
We are pleased to announce that our entire team will be going on a team event on Friday, 3 November 2023. 

Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation convene a partners meeting in Harare

01.11.2023 — Article Zimbabwe
Recognizing that the complexity of development cooperation requires strong collaboration with implementing partners, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) recently organised a partners’ meeting in Harare to provide a platform for dialogue and enhancing cross-learning between and among international organisations, NGOs and other relevant stakeholders. 

Switzerland launches new bilateral cooperation programme worth over USD$60 million with Zimbabwe.

26.10.2023 — Article Zimbabwe
Switzerland has launched a new bilateral cooperation programme with Zimbabwe as it celebrated its Federal Constitution’s 175th anniversary.

Embassy bids farewell to Director of International Cooperation in Harare, Mr. Manuel Thurnhofer

30.08.2023 — Local news Zimbabwe
On 25 August, Embassy staff led by the Head of Mission, H.E. Ambassador Stéphane Rey bid farewell to the Director of International Cooperation (Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)) at the Harare Office, Mr. Manuel Thurnhofer.

Embassy resumes normal working hours.

29.08.2023 — Position Zimbabwe
Embassy in Harare resumes normal working hours.

Message from the Ambassador to the Swiss Community in Zimbabwe

28.08.2023 — Position Zimbabwe
Dear Swiss Community,

Hybrid Vehicle Branding Design Contest Zimbabwe

28.03.2023 — Position Zimbabwe
The Embassy of Switzerland in Zimbabwe is inviting entrance to a contest/competition to create an exciting branding concept for a recently acquired hybrid vehicle – a Haval H6 Model. The design(s) are not limited to the original colour of the vehicle, which is currently blue. Interested designers (students and professionals) can play with various colour concepts in their proposal. Below are the rules:

Swiss artists livens up the Francophonie Festival 2023

23.03.2023 — Local news Zimbabwe
The 2023 Francophonie Festival opened on Saturday 18 March, followed by a scintillating and coalescing performance on Sunday 19 March from the French diva Amélie Daniel, who was aptly supported by the brilliant guitarist, Igor Jovicic at Alliance Française in Harare.

Switzerland invests US$16 million to help small enterprises in Zimbabwe and Zambia

23.03.2023 — Article Zimbabwe
Switzerland through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), is investing US$16 million to help small scale enterprises least developing countries.  

Nhaka Gallery Honours Women with the "Women, Power & Mobility" Exhibition

23.03.2023 — Local news Zimbabwe
Nhaka Gallery, formerly known as Delta Gallery in Harare, is a historical space that hosts exhibitions representing local artists and their work.

Electric powered tricycles lessens transport burden for Zimbabwe’s rural women entrepreneurs

08.11.2022 — Article Zimbabwe
In most parts of rural Zimbabwe, women are used to walking several kilometres to reach services such as health centres, markets and water sources.

Swiss Ambassador presents credentials to Zimbabwe President

12.10.2022 — Local news Zimbabwe
On October 12, Ambassador Stéphane Rey presented his letters of credence to President Emmerson Mnangagwa during a credential ceremony at State House in Harare.