Switzerland donates masks for relief work on the ground

10.09.2020 — Article Zimbabwe
A global pandemic does not only pose a threat to people. It is also a major obstacle for humanitarian aid. If protective equipment is not available, it is not possible to provide assistance on the ground.

COVID 19 - Swiss funded programme assisting school children to cope with the pandemic

10.09.2020 — Article Zimbabwe
As most governments around the world have temporarily closed schools in an attempt to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the impact on school children has been overwhelming.

Industrial farming deepening food crisis across Southern Africa

10.09.2020 — Article Zimbabwe
According to a new policy brief from the Partnership for Social Accountability (PSA) Alliance, there is evidence that Southern Africa’s overreliance on high-cost imported seeds and fertilisers, and a lack of state investment in climate resilient farming are deepening food insecurity across the region.

Sustainable embassies: Swiss Embassy in Harare leads by example

05.08.2020 — Article Zimbabwe
In line with its Sustainable Development Strategy, Switzerland builds and manages its properties around the world according to modern sustainability standards.

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.

Visa Scam Alert

12.06.2020 — Position Zimbabwe
The Embassy has been made aware of a potential hoax/scam by an organisation based in West Africa that is purporting to offer instant e-visas for Zimbabwean nationals searching for employment in Switzerland.

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. 

Digitalization’s slowly creeps into Swiss supported programmes

07.04.2020 — Article Zimbabwe
FutureLife-Now! is a Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) supported project implemented by the Media in Education Trust (MiET) aimed at boosting adherence to antiretroviral treatment through awareness interventions in Southern African schools.

Information about the Novel Coronavirus

11.03.2020 — Position Zimbabwe
For information related to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) kindly consult the information and directives of the Zimbabwe Ministry of Health and Child Care (Hotline Tel. +263 242 798555) and the recommendations of the World Health Organisation WHO.

Switzerland joins other French speaking countries to host the 2020 Francophonie Cultural Festival in Zimbabwe

03.03.2020 — Local news Zimbabwe
The Embassy of Switzerland will from 16-21 March join the other French speaking countries in Zimbabwe to host the annual Francophonie Festival 2020.

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.

Switzerland Strengthens Cooperation with the NPRC through Material Support

16.01.2020 — Press release Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe, 15 January 2020 – Switzerland Ambassador to Zimbabwe, H.E. Mr. Niculin Jäger, today handed over a vehicle, GPS equipment, video-recording camera and human resources support to the Chairperson of the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC), Retired Justice Selo Nare.

Positive review of Switzerland's international cooperation by the OECD

08.04.2019 — Press release Zimbabwe
The Development Assistance Committee presented the results of its review of Switzerland's international cooperation in Bern on 5 April 2019.

Switzerland allocates US$1.1 million to Zimbabwe Flash Appeal to provide critical food and livelihood support as food insecurity rises

05.04.2019 — Press release Zimbabwe
Switzerland has allocated an additional CHF1 million (US$1.1 million) in humanitarian assistance following the UN and the Government of Zimbabwe’s Flash Appeal that was launched at the end of February 2019.

Cyclone Idai: Switzerland extends US$2 million to Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi

26.03.2019 — Press release Zimbabwe
Harare – Switzerland through the Swiss Humanitarian Aid has released US$2 million to help victims of Cyclone Idai in Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi.

Switzerland’s Development Agency outlines priorities for 2019 and beyond

06.02.2019 — Press release Zimbabwe
At the annual press conference of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), Director General Manuel Sager presented the agency's priorities for 2019 and the main objectives of the next dispatch on international cooperation (2021–24). Experts took stock of Switzerland's activities in the field of water, a vital resource for humanity.

The fight against AIDS takes centre stage during Ignazio Cassis's visit to Zimbabwe

10.01.2019 — Press release Zimbabwe
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis paid a brief visit to Zimbabwe on Wednesday where he visited the Newlands Clinic in the suburbs of Harare. The clinic is run by the Ruedi Lüthy Foundation, which receives support from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).

Switzerland donates masks for relief work on the ground

10.09.2020 — Article Zimbabwe
A global pandemic does not only pose a threat to people. It is also a major obstacle for humanitarian aid. If protective equipment is not available, it is not possible to provide assistance on the ground.

COVID 19 - Swiss funded programme assisting school children to cope with the pandemic

10.09.2020 — Article Zimbabwe
As most governments around the world have temporarily closed schools in an attempt to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the impact on school children has been overwhelming.

Industrial farming deepening food crisis across Southern Africa

10.09.2020 — Article Zimbabwe
According to a new policy brief from the Partnership for Social Accountability (PSA) Alliance, there is evidence that Southern Africa’s overreliance on high-cost imported seeds and fertilisers, and a lack of state investment in climate resilient farming are deepening food insecurity across the region.

Sustainable embassies: Swiss Embassy in Harare leads by example

05.08.2020 — Article Zimbabwe
In line with its Sustainable Development Strategy, Switzerland builds and manages its properties around the world according to modern sustainability standards.

Visa Scam Alert

12.06.2020 — Position Zimbabwe
The Embassy has been made aware of a potential hoax/scam by an organisation based in West Africa that is purporting to offer instant e-visas for Zimbabwean nationals searching for employment in Switzerland.

Digitalization’s slowly creeps into Swiss supported programmes

07.04.2020 — Article Zimbabwe
FutureLife-Now! is a Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) supported project implemented by the Media in Education Trust (MiET) aimed at boosting adherence to antiretroviral treatment through awareness interventions in Southern African schools.

Information about the Novel Coronavirus

11.03.2020 — Position Zimbabwe
For information related to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) kindly consult the information and directives of the Zimbabwe Ministry of Health and Child Care (Hotline Tel. +263 242 798555) and the recommendations of the World Health Organisation WHO.

Switzerland joins other French speaking countries to host the 2020 Francophonie Cultural Festival in Zimbabwe

03.03.2020 — Local news Zimbabwe
The Embassy of Switzerland will from 16-21 March join the other French speaking countries in Zimbabwe to host the annual Francophonie Festival 2020.

Linking health, education and climate change in Southern Africa

02.03.2020 — Article Zimbabwe
The impact of climate change on human health is becoming increasingly evident in Zimbabwe and the rest of Southern Africa.

Persistent and determined to live in the face of HIV

02.03.2020 — Article Zimbabwe
Christopher, 55 is an unemployed widower with nine children living in a squatter camp on the outskirts of Harare, Zimbabwe.

Consultancy Terms of Reference: Evaluation of the Regional Psychosocial Support Initiative

13.02.2020 — Article Zimbabwe

Six of the thirteen Southern African Countries involved in the implementation of the regional programme (TBD).

Start Date: 02 March 2020 

New book captures the significant role of women in Malawi’s pre and post-independence era

19.12.2019 — Local news Zimbabwe
Timwa Lipenga and LOGOS Open Culture with support from the Embassy of Switzerland have launched a new book titled: Lomathinda: Rose Chibambo Speaks.