Switzerland and MIET Africa are leaving no child behind in Southern Africa

17.09.2019 — Local news Zimbabwe
Blackfordby Primary School is located on the outskirts of Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe.

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Zimbabwe and Malawi 2020-21

21.08.2019 — Local news Zimbabwe
Each year the Swiss Confederation awards Government Excellence Scholarships to promote international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland, Zimbabwe and Malawi.

Call for Applications: Arts and Culture Ant Mobility Fund 2020

21.08.2019 — Local news Zimbabwe
The Government of Switzerland Pro Helvetia Johannesburg in partnership with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation is pleased to announce that the 2020 Call for Applications for the ANT Mobility Fund is now open.

Switzerland and partners launch HIV/AIDS teaching curriculum model in Zimbabwe

04.07.2019 — Local news Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has become the latest country to launch the Swiss supported Care and Support for Teaching and Learning (CSTL) model aimed at reducing HIV/AIDS infections and improve sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) among school going children in Southern Africa.

Swiss-Zimbabwe ties hailed at 728th Swiss National Day celebrations

20.06.2019 — Local news Zimbabwe
Ambassador of Switzerland to Zimbabwe and Malawi, Mr. Niculin Jäger has hailed the successful partnership between Switzerland and Zimbabwe founded on mutual respect and trust during his address at the 728th Swiss National Day celebration on 20 June, in Harare.

A development worker’s personal account of the aftermath of Cyclone Idai in Chimanimani, Zimbabwe

29.05.2019 — Article Zimbabwe
By Edson Mugore - Programme Officer with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation in Harare.  

Switzerland contributes 3,000 bicycles for child protection work in Zimbabwe.

24.05.2019 — Article Zimbabwe
Switzerland through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and a consortium of donors – Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) and UK Aid have presented the first batch of up to 3,000 bicycles to the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare through UNICEF to support and improve the ability of Community Childcare Workers to provide child protection services in Zimbabwe.

Switzerland and the Food and Agriculture Organization hands over 14 rehabilitated irrigation schemes to smallholder farmers in Masvingo.

24.05.2019 — Article Zimbabwe
Switzerland through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have handed over 14 rehabilitated irrigation schemes to 1’519 smallholder farmers in Masvingo Province in Zimbabwe.

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.

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).

Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis to visit three southern African countries in first visit to the continent

04.01.2019 — Press release Zimbabwe
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), will visit Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa next week during his first trip to Africa.

World Record-Breaking Giant Postcard: Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) Gives Youth a Voice in Fight against Climate Change

21.11.2018 — Press release Zimbabwe
Over 100,000 postcards with promises and messages about climate change from children and young people around the world will be used to stage a new Guinness world record on the Jungfraujoch: the biggest postcard of all time, raising awareness about climate change.

Switzerland welcomes political parties' commitment to prevent electoral violence

27.06.2018 — Press release Zimbabwe
HARARE, 26.06.2018 - At an official ceremony in Harare this Tuesday, Zimbabwe’s political parties committed to respect a Code of Conduct for the first elections following the departure of former President Mugabe.

Call for Tender: Institutionalisation Service Provision – SADC Regional Vulnerability Assessment and Analysis Programme

22.01.2018 — Press release Zimbabwe
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) through its Swiss Cooperation Office for Southern Africa in Zimbabwe seeks the services of a competent organisation (or consortium of organisations) that will be mandated by SDC to develop and implement the SADC Regional Vulnerability Assessment and Analysis Programme: Institutionalisation Service Provision, 2018-2021, Phase 2.

Switzerland and MIET Africa are leaving no child behind in Southern Africa

17.09.2019 — Local news Zimbabwe
Blackfordby Primary School is located on the outskirts of Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe.

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Zimbabwe and Malawi 2020-21

21.08.2019 — Local news Zimbabwe
Each year the Swiss Confederation awards Government Excellence Scholarships to promote international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland, Zimbabwe and Malawi.

Call for Applications: Arts and Culture Ant Mobility Fund 2020

21.08.2019 — Local news Zimbabwe
The Government of Switzerland Pro Helvetia Johannesburg in partnership with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation is pleased to announce that the 2020 Call for Applications for the ANT Mobility Fund is now open.

Switzerland and partners launch HIV/AIDS teaching curriculum model in Zimbabwe

04.07.2019 — Local news Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has become the latest country to launch the Swiss supported Care and Support for Teaching and Learning (CSTL) model aimed at reducing HIV/AIDS infections and improve sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) among school going children in Southern Africa.

Swiss-Zimbabwe ties hailed at 728th Swiss National Day celebrations

20.06.2019 — Local news Zimbabwe
Ambassador of Switzerland to Zimbabwe and Malawi, Mr. Niculin Jäger has hailed the successful partnership between Switzerland and Zimbabwe founded on mutual respect and trust during his address at the 728th Swiss National Day celebration on 20 June, in Harare.

A development worker’s personal account of the aftermath of Cyclone Idai in Chimanimani, Zimbabwe

29.05.2019 — Article Zimbabwe
By Edson Mugore - Programme Officer with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation in Harare.  

Switzerland contributes 3,000 bicycles for child protection work in Zimbabwe.

24.05.2019 — Article Zimbabwe
Switzerland through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and a consortium of donors – Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) and UK Aid have presented the first batch of up to 3,000 bicycles to the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare through UNICEF to support and improve the ability of Community Childcare Workers to provide child protection services in Zimbabwe.

Switzerland and the Food and Agriculture Organization hands over 14 rehabilitated irrigation schemes to smallholder farmers in Masvingo.

24.05.2019 — Article Zimbabwe
Switzerland through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have handed over 14 rehabilitated irrigation schemes to 1’519 smallholder farmers in Masvingo Province in Zimbabwe.

Swiss Foreign Affairs Minister visits HIV/AIDS clinic in first visit to Zimbabwe

10.01.2019 — Article Zimbabwe
Swiss Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Ignazio Cassis visited Newlands Clinic in Harare on Wednesday accompanied by Zimbabwean Minister of Health and Child Care, Dr. Obadiah Moyo and the founder of the Newlands Clinic Professor Ruedi Lüthy.

Embassy of Switzerland in Zimbabwe screens documentary film to commemorate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

14.12.2018 — Article Zimbabwe
To commemorate the 70^th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Embassy of Switzerland in Zimbabwe in partnership with the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum organized a screening of the documentary film “Non Assistance” on 10 December 2018.

Switzerland’s commitment to gender equality is targeting both men & women in Southern Africa

03.12.2018 — Article Zimbabwe

By Manuel Thurnhofer - Regional Director, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)

Better gender equality always promotes sustainable development and economic growth and helps reduce poverty especially among the poor and vulnerable. This is why Switzerland through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and its partners are systematically promoting gender equality, women and men’s rights and the empowerment of women and girls in Southern Africa.

Swiss funded rural resilience programme brings financial inclusion to Zimbabwe’s smallholder farmers

15.11.2018 — Article Zimbabwe
Chipo Mandeo, aged 45, from the drought prone Masvingo province, south of Zimbabwe has been a farmer all her life. It’s the only livelihood she knows. In the past decade however, the harvest from her field in Chebvute Village has been dwindling year after year.