The government of Zimbabwe approved the Online Child Protection Policy &nbsp;2026-2030. . The framework establishes a unified national approach to safeguard minors in the digital environment while ensuring they can safely access the opportunities presented by information and communication technologies.

Online Child Protection Policy approved

Mainstream AI, cybersecurity and digital skills in curricula

The Cabinet approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Zimbabwe and the Government of the Republic of Kenya on cooperation in the Field of Health in primary health care, including reproductive, maternal, neonatal, child and adolescent health and immunisation programmes, while also including specialist services and referrals of patients, laboratory, forensic pathology and blood services; and health systems resilience, including public health emergencies preparedness.&nbsp;

Government approves MoU with Kenya

Promote equity and universal access to quality health and social services.

The Government of Zimbabwe has approved a &nbsp;new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Zimbabwe and China aimed at strengthening malaria control, research and elimination efforts through enhanced scientific cooperation and capacity building.&nbsp;

The Government of Zimbabwe approves MoU with China

Keep TB and malaria on a declining trend

Cabinet approved the National Career Guidance Policy to bridge the skills gap and align the country's education system with current and future labor-market demand

National  Career Guidance Policy approved.

Government will strengthen the quality and inclusivity of education to support human capital development and innovation

The Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion highlighted progress on the construction of 30x3-bedroom cluster housing units in Kadoma, Mashonaland West Province, with 7 units having been completed.

7 housing units in Mashonaland West Province have been completed.

Working with private sector to deliver 1 million new housing units/serviced stands by 2030

The Ministry of Health and Child Care has completed the installation of X-Ray Machines at Chipinge District Hospital and Gokwe South District Hospital

Installation of X-Ray Machines at two centers

Upgrade and rehabilitate 51 district hospitals and construct and rehabilitate 96 clinics, mainly in underserved areas

Develop and implement the Zimbabwe National Youth and Paralympic Games Policy

Upgrade sport facilities (National Sports Stadium and community facilities), implement junior sport and high‑performance policies and use sport to create jobs and tourism

Increase life expectancy from 65 to about 70 years by 2030.

Rehabilitate and upgrade schools of  nursing at district hospitals to ensure increased enrolment and intake of nursing students

Increase domestic budget allocations to health in line with the Abuja Declaration target of 15% of the National Budget.

Establish a National Health Insurance Scheme to expand financial protection and reduce out-of-pocket expenditures

Implement a national Drug and Substance Abuse Plan (2024–2030)

Ensure partnership with the private sector in providing educational infrastructure, in compliance with universal design standards

Improve the National Qualifications and Credential Framework, in line with regional and global standards.

Expand BEAM, school feeding and cash transfers, and integrate them with productive safety‑nets and village business units

Register 200 schools every quarter in 2026

Increase STEM enrolment and graduation at all levels, and raise the share of STEM programs in tertiary education

Ensure all universities have functional innovation hubs/industrial parks

Provide special support and social security to older persons and operationalise a Senior Citizens Local Authority Support framework.

Introduce inflation-hedged and index-linked bonds and implement pension portability, allowing members to retain accrued benefits when changing employment or schemes.

The Public Service Pension Fund will develop and participate in long-term financial instruments such as infrastructure bonds, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and green bonds.

Develop a national social protection registry and improve digital payment systems

Introduce an Older Persons’ Policy and a Senior Citizens’ Local Authority Support framework

Establish a comprehensive National Road Accident Fund scheme that provides immediate financial relief for medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, burial support, and  other unforeseen tragedies to victims of road accidents

Introduce innovative long-term investment products to diversify savings options and attract broader participation, including from the diaspora

Strengthen the insurance and pensions industry to improve governance, transparency and accountability in the management of savings

Resolving outstanding pre-2009 pension and insurance compensation cases, ensuring fair compensation to affected policyholders and pensioners.

Keep national food security above 85% of households and increase it to 90% by 2030.

Develop and enforce a national Regularisation and Sanitisation Framework and a Compensation & Relocation Framework for those displaced by projects or disasters.

Introduce and enforce a comprehensive Urban Policy and Minimum Housing/Functionality Standards and ensure there is no building on wetlands/servitudes.

Upgrade and regularise at least 30 major informal settlements (e.g. Harare South, Caledonia, Epworth, Garikai/Victoria Range, etc.), subject to environmental suitability.

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Online Child Protection Policy approved