Zimbabwe
has
engaged
the
International
Atomic
Energy
Agency
(IAEA)
to
explore
the
potential
for
establishing
nuclear
power
plants
in
the
country.
Despite
having
significant
coal
deposits,
Zimbabwe
has
struggled
to
meet
its
growing
electricity
demands
due
to
a
lack
of
investment
in
thermal
power
stations
over
the
years.
The
nation
has
been
heavily
reliant
on
the
Kariba
Hydro
Power
Plant,
which
has
an
installed
capacity
of
1,050
MW.
However,
power
generation
at
the
Kariba
plant
has
been
severely
limited
by
recurrent
droughts
that
have
affected
water
levels.
During
a
recent
Question
and
Answer
session
in
the
National
Assembly,
Energy
and
Power
Development
Minister
Edgar
Moyo
said
that
the
government
is
engaging
the
IAEA
to
explore
prospects
of
nuclear
energy
for
peaceful
purposes.
Said
Moyo
(via The
Herald):
As
Zimbabwe,
we
have
expressed
our
interest
to
the
IAEA
our
desire
to
get
into
nuclear
energy
for
peaceful
purposes.
They
are
with
us
and
they
are
taking
us
through.
Committees
have
been
set
up,
which
are
looking
into
that
and
there
are
milestones
that
we
have
to
meet
as
a
country
before
we
get
to
the
stage
of
developing
small
modular
reactors
so
that
our
contribution
of
clean
energy
mix
is
heightened.
So,
we
hope
these
are
some
of
the
things,
programmes
and
projects
which
are
going
to
increase
our
contribution
to
the
energy
mix
of
clean
energy.
Nuclear
power
generates
minimal
greenhouse
gas
emissions
compared
to
fossil
fuels,
making
it
an
appealing
option
for
mitigating
climate
change
impacts.
Nuclear
fuel
boasts
a
high
energy
density,
meaning
that
a
small
quantity
can
produce
a
substantial
amount
of
energy,
thereby
decreasing
the
demand
for
extensive
fuel
resources.
However,
high-profile
accidents
such
as
Chernobyl
and
Fukushima
have
heightened
public
concerns
regarding
the
safety
of
nuclear
power
plants
and
the
potential
for
catastrophic
incidents.
Furthermore,
the
disposal
of
spent
nuclear
fuel
and
other
radioactive
waste
poses
a
significant
challenge,
necessitating
secure
and
effective
long-term
storage
solutions.
Mother
had
left
the
bucket
near
couch
where
the
victim
was
sitting
Tragic
…
a
6-month-old
baby
plunged
to
a
painful
death
after
falling
into
a
bucket
filled
with
some
hot
water
HARARE
–
In
a
sad
incident,
a
6-month-old
baby
died
a
painful
death
after
plunging
into
a
bucket
of
hot
water
in
Harare
on
Friday.
In
a
statement
posted
on
their
official
social
media
handle,
police
confirmed
“a
tragic
incident
in
which
a
baby
girl
(6
months)
died
upon
admission
at
a
local
hospital
in
Harare
after
falling
in
a
20
litre
bucket
filled
with
hot
water
on
15
November
2024
at
a
house
in
Kambuzuma
5,
Harare”.
“The
mother
of
the
victim
had
left
the
bucket
near
a
couch
where
the
baby
was
sitting,”
police
said.
The
ZRP
did
not
give
any
further
details
regarding
the
tragic
incident.
HARARE
–
Zimbabwean
authorities
ordered
the
opposition-controlled
Harare
City
Council
to
stop
destroying
homes
in
the
city’s
Belvedere
suburb
to
avoid
negative
attention
when
spotlight
falls
on
the
country
during
the
SADC
extraordinary
summit
this
week.
Local
Government
and
Public
Works
Daniel
Garwe
minister
inadvertently
exposed
the
real
reason
behind
the
order
during
his
ministry’s
strategic
workshop
for
2025
in
Bulawayo
on
Thursday.
He
accused
the
opposition
CCC-led
local
authority
of
timing
the
demolitions
for
the
SADC
summit
to
be
attended
by
reginal
leaders.
“We
are
all
aware
of
what
has
been
happening
in
Harare
and
Karoi
were
the
two
councils
went
on
a
demolition
drive
knowing
fully
well
that
starting
this
weekend,
we
have
visitors.
“There
are
about
seven
heads
of
states
coming
to
Victoria
Falls
for
the
World
Children’s
Day
commemorations,
followed
by
the
SADC
Troika
and
they
decided
to
demolish
people’s
homes.
“They
waited
for
six
months
for
people
to
build
those
houses
for
them
to
realise
that
the
houses
were
illegally
built.
So,
we
put
a
stop
to
that,”
he
told
officials.
As
current
chairperson
of
the
regional
bloc,
President
Emmerson
Mnangagwa
called
for
the
summit
to
tackle
the
regional
crises
in
Mozambique
after
violence
flared
up
following
disputed
polls
recently.
In
his
comments,
Garwe,
a
Zanu
PF
top
official,
said
councils
must
follow
the
law
before
carrying
demolitions
on
people’s
homes.
“We
are
not
promoting
illegal
settlements
but
we
are
saying
there
are
certain
process
and
procedures
that
must
be
followed
by
authorities
before
demolishing
people’s
homes,”
said
the
minister.
“If
you
are
to
give
notice
period
give
them
adequate
notice
period
you,
cannot
give
a
person
to
say
in
five
days,
I
will
come
and
demolish.
“It
is
inhumane,
it
is
not
acceptable
and
as
central
government,
we
have
said
no
to
demolitions.”
Garwe
said
he
was
not
however
encouraging
home
seekers
to
illegally
settle
themselves
in
open
spaces.
“The
law
will
eventually
visit
you.
Let
us
not
take
the
law
and
put
it
in
our
pockets.
“Let
us
respect
the
laws
and
let
us
enforce
the
laws
as
Ministry
responsibly
for
urban
state
land.
“Let
us
talk
to
our
local
authorities
and
encourage
them
to
do
that
which
is
right,
something
which
we
will
be
proud
of
when
you
leave
the
ministry,”
he
said.
Simao,
17,
steps
off
the
bus
with
an
air
of
excitement.
The
long
journey
from
Mozambique
melts
away
as
he
is
greeted
by
the
sound
of
children
chatting
and
playing
at
the
meeting
centre
in
Victoria
Falls.
He
wastes
no
time
engaging
in
conversation
with
Ropafadzo,
a
Junior
Councillor
from
Zimbabwe.
Their
laughter
is
infectious,
but
Ropafadzo’s
words
leave
a
lasting
impression.
“Our
classrooms
need
to
be
places
where
we
feel
excited
to
learn,”
she
says
earnestly.
“Many
of
us
still
face
overcrowded
classrooms,
and
sometimes
there
aren’t
enough
materials
or
teachers.”
Simao
nods
in
agreement.
Despite
their
different
backgrounds,
their
challenges
in
accessing
quality
education
are
strikingly
similar.
Both
are
here
for
the
2024
Regional
World
Children’s
Day,
which
has
brought
together
children
from
seven
countries.
It’s
a
unique
opportunity
for
young
minds
to
share
experiences,
voice
their
hopes,
and
find
common
ground.
This
year,
Zimbabwe
is
hosting
the
2024
Regional
World
Children’s
Day
commemorations
in
Victoria
Falls
from
15
to
17
November,
with
the
participation
of
children
of
Botswana,
Malawi,
Mozambique,
Namibia,
South
Africa,
Zambia,
and
Zimbabwe.
For
Simao
and
Ropafadzo,
the
message
is
clear:
education
must
empower
and
inspire,
no
matter
where
you
come
from.
As
they
talk,
it’s
easy
to
see
how
these
connections
can
spark
ideas
that
drive
real
change.
Perhaps
their
discussion
centred
on
education
is
inspired
by
this
year’s
World
Children’s
Day
theme.
Aligned
with
the
2024
African
Union
Year
of
Education
and
reflecting
the
voices
of
children
across
the
region,
the
2024
Regional
World
Children’s
Day
is
focused
on
education: Educate
and
Skill
the
African
Child
for
Posterity.
Simao
takes
a
moment
to
speak
to
UNICEF:
“It
is
a
privilege
to
learn
and
unlearn
our
biases,
which
we
may
ignore
when
in
our
bubble.
Already,
I
am
learning
about
the
challenges
and
solutions
some
of
my
peers
have
as
we
navigate
the
ever-changing
education
ecosystem.
We
are
the
generation
that
had
to
adapt
during
COVID-19,
learning
from
home
and
relying
on
our
parents
to
invest
in
digital
platforms.
We
must
be
better
prepared
for
emergencies
like
that.”
Ropafadzo
agrees,
adding,
“We
ask
for
solutions,
and
that
is
not
too
much
to
ask
for.”
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Mokwetsi
Sport
and
Play
Unite
Far
from
the
meeting
centre,
sport
took
centre
stage.
Amid
drizzling
rain—a
fortunate
occurrence
given
the
hot
temperatures
exacerbated
by
the
El
Niño-induced
drought—children
eagerly
played
golf.
They
embraced
the
sport
as
if
they
were
seasoned
professionals.
Surrounded
by
trees
and
open
skies,
the
serene
setting
made
it
a
perfect
blend
of
nature
and
sport.
No
wonder
Zimbabwe’s
First
Lady
joined
in,
showcasing
her
skills
and
chatting
with
the
children
about
values
and
culture,
themes
close
to
her
heart.
One
child
from
South
Africa
said,
“I
love
sport,
and
I
hope
we
can
provide
it
for
all
learners
because
it
is
so
important
for
our
development.”
The
First
Lady
nodded
in
approval,
clearly
satisfied
with
the
sentiment.
Elsewhere,
a
game
of
wits—chess—drew
a
crowd
of
onlookers.
Children
showcased
their
skills,
employing
various
chess
openings
like
the
Queen’s
Gambit
and
the
Sicilian
Defence.
Rutendo
Bamhare,
a
UNICEF
Zimbabwe
Communications
Officer,
observed,
“When
all
this
was
a
concept
on
paper,
it
looked
impossible.
But
today,
we
have
children
from
seven
countries
blending
play
and
sport,
and
it
is
a
beautiful
thing
to
see.”
Rutendo
added
that
she
had
witnessed
children
sharing
their
stories
without
adult
voices
diluting
their
views.
“This
day
is
for
children,
by
children,
and
that
is
what
I
have
come
to
accept.
While
they
want
us
to
lead
the
process
of
setting
up
structures
for
a
better
African
learner,
they
are
providing
the
guidance
and
are
vocal
about
it,”
she
said.
Voices
of
Leaders
Etleva
(Eva)
Kadilli,
UNICEF
Regional
Director
for
Eastern
and
Southern
Africa,
added
to
the
joy
of
the
day
by
taking
selfies
with
children.
Yet,
she
didn’t
lose
sight
of
the
occasion’s
significance
when
addressing
attendees
at
the
First
Lady’s
event.
“I
am
thrilled
and
honoured
to
be
here
with
you
today
at
this
exciting
moment
as
we
celebrate
35
years
of
children’s
rights.
It
has
been
35
years
since
the
world’s
leaders
came
together
and
agreed
on
a
set
of
rights
specific
to
children
to
protect
and
nurture
childhood
and
give
children
the
best
chance
to
thrive
and
fulfil
their
potential,”
she
said.
Reflecting
on
history,
she
noted
that
the
first
summit
for
children
focused
on
cooperation
and
respect
as
the
foundation
for
advancing
all
human
rights.
“Since
then,
we
gather
every
November
20th
to
celebrate
the
signing
of
the
Convention
on
the
Rights
of
the
Child
by
all
member
states,”
Eva
said.
She
commended
Zimbabwe
for
its
admirable
child
rights
record,
progressive
Education
Act,
and
forward-looking
Early
Learning
Policy,
prioritising
critical
foundational
learning
and
Early
Childhood
Development.
Addressing
Dr
Auxillia
Mnangagwa,
she
added:
“I
commend
your
work
as
a
leading
advocate
for
women,
girls,
and
broader
children’s
issues.
You
have
worked
tirelessly
to
improve
health
systems
and
close
the
treatment
gap
for
HIV-affected
women
and
girls.”
Etona
Ekole,
the
UNICEF
Representative
in
Zimbabwe,
emphasised
that
World
Children’s
Day
was
more
than
just
a
celebration.
“Children,
through
national
consultations,
have
been
able
to
express
and
highlight
how
leaders
and
communities
can
secure
education
for
them,
provide
safer
environments,
and
show
inclusivity.
It
is
up
to
us,
the
adults
and
the
leaders,
to
listen
to
them,”
she
said.
As
the
day
dawned
in
this
resort
town,
a
few
lucky
children
spotted
elephants
and
buffaloes,
which
sometimes
wander
close
to
communities.
A
drizzle
capped
the
day,
as
if
nature
itself
had
blessed
the
occasion.
Formed
in
2005,
Hopley,
a
temporary
settlement
in
Zimbabwe’s
capital,
continues
to
grow
in
population
beyond
its
capacity.
It
was
created
to
foster
the
victims
of Operation
Murambatsvina—an
inhumane
slum-clearing
campaign
by
the
government
that
displaced
thousands
of
Zimbabweans
in
the African nation.
Already
lacking
adequate infrastructure and
basic
amenities
since
its
inception,
the
dire
living
conditions
in
Harare’s
suburbs
continue
to
plague
its
residents.
As
survival
became
a
struggle
with
the
displacement,
thousands
of
students
were
unable
to
go
to
school.
In
2010,
the
citizens
of
Hopley
took
the
initiative
and
founded
the
Rising
Star
School
to
ensure
that
children
got
access
to
education,
in
whatever
capacity
possible.
However,
the
lack
of
resources
limited
the
school’s
functioning,
with
tarpaulins
and
clay
shelters
being
employed
as
classrooms.
These
were
too
narrow,
had
little
light
and
offered
scant
protection
in
the
rainy
season.
The
resolution
of
Hopley’s
residents
was
confined
by
one
limitation—infrastructure.
The
arched
walkway
provides
shading
to
reduce
heat
gain
and
only
allow
diffused
sunlight
into
the
classroomsImage:
Courtesy
of
Ingenieure
ohne
Grenzen
e.V.
In
2013,
the school’s
design and
construction
was
undertaken
by
German
NGO,
Ingenieure
ohne
Grenzen
e.V,
(Engineers
Without
Borders Germany).
The educational
architecture of
otherwise
austere
materiality
stands
out
as
a
behemoth
in
its
context
consisting
of
tiny residential
structures.
The
tale
of
its
conception
has
been
far
from
steady,
with
construction
unfolding
ever
so
slowly
over
seven
years
and
progressing
through
seven
phases
of
building.
The
School
is
made
of
almost
600,000
bricks,
laid
entirely
by
bricklayersImage:
Courtesy
of
Ingenieure
ohne
Grenzen
e.V.
One
major
challenge
was
dealing
with
high
groundwater
levels
during
the
monsoon,
which
made
it
impossible
to
lay
the
foundations
during
or
right
after
the
season.
The
school’s
phase-wise
development
allowed
the
students
to
occupy
it
since
the
completion
of
its
first
phase.
The
organisation
described
it
as
‘everyday
co-existence’,
where
children
attended
classes
in
the
completed
portions
of
the
building
while
the
builders
continued
their
work
on
the
next
phase
work
on
the
next
phase
nearby.
Marked
by
perseverance
and
ingenuity
driven
by
a
lack
of
resources,
the
Rising
Star
School
Buildings
now
serves
as
Hopley’s
landmark,
with
its
characteristic brick
structure marked
by
arches.
The
school
building’s
brick
arches
provide
longer
spans
and
a
significantly
cheaper
alternative
to
wooden
beamsImage:
Courtesy
of
Ingenieure
ohne
Grenzen
e.V.
The educational
institute consists
of
14
classrooms
situated
in
three
single-storey
volumes.
The Kindergarten is
housed
on
the
ground
floor
of
a
two-storey
structure,
where
the
first
level
is
occupied
by
the
school
administration
rooms.
The education
buildings take
into
account
the
inability
to
provide
active
solutions
for
thermal
comfort
and
hence,
heavily
incorporate
passive
solutions.
The educational
design reflects
an
influence
of
the
filigree architecture,
with
an
arched
walkway
protecting
the
classrooms
from
receiving
direct
solar
radiation
while
allowing natural
light to
enter.
Built
with
35mm
walls,
the
school
building
acts
as
a
heat
sink
during
the
day
and
maintains
better
ambient
temperature
and
the
openings
in
the facade
design and
outer
walls
promote
cross-ventilation.
A
double
roof
enhances
comfort
in
the
classrooms
by
allowing
hot
air
inside
the
building
to
escape,
letting
in
fresh
air
and
enabling
continuous
ventilation.
(L-R)
Designed
to
increase
building
spans,
the
arches
become
characteristic
of
the
buildings’
design;
Arched
walkways
and
strategic
openings
protect
the
classrooms
from
receiving
direct
solar
radiation
while
allowing
an
influx
of
natural
lightImage:
Courtesy
of
Ingenieure
ohne
Grenzen
e.V.
With
a
lack
of
regulated
and
reliable
water
and
electricity
supply,
apart
from
inadequate
resources,
the
use
of
heavy
machinery
for
construction
was
impossible.
The brick
architecture is
entirely
handcrafted,
with
almost
6,00,000
bricks
being
laid
entirely
by
the
bricklayers
and
only
a
few
technical
devices
to
help
them
with
the
construction.
Sourced
from
a
nearby
brick
supplier,
these
were
licensed-fired
clay
bricks,
ensuring
the
high
strength
and
durability
necessary
for
the
arches’
construction.
The
openings
in
the
school’s
facade
allow
for
cross-ventilationImage:
Courtesy
of
Ingenieure
ohne
Grenzen
e.V.
“This
is
why
the
quiet
construction
site,
from
which
Hopley‘s
new
centre
emerged
almost
imperceptibly,
is
no
less
impressive
than
the
result.
Details
of
connections
and
constructions
are
considered
and
optimised
over
the
course
of
the
seven-year
construction
period
and
finally
result
in
the
construction
of
the
two-storey
part,”
the
German
organisation
shares.
The
primary
school
becomes
Hopley’s
landmark
in
the
vicinity
of
smaller
residential
buildingsImage:
Courtesy
of
Ingenieure
ohne
Grenzen
e.V.
With
the
dire
lack
of
resources
that
plagued
Hopley,
the
school’s
design
was
born
of
a
need
to
optimise
design
and
construction—as
even
the
use
of
brick
seemed
not
a
consideration,
but
an
inevitability.
Kristina
Ziadeh,
Ingenieure
ohne
Grenzen
e.V.’s
architect
and
project
manager
for
the
school
tells
STIR:
“The
inspiration
for
the design lies
above
all
in
the
possibilities
of
the
materials
available
on-site
and
in
the
area
around.
At
the
start
of
the
project,
it
quickly
became
clear
that
brick
was
a
material
that
was
readily
available
and
could
be
an
exciting
material
for
school
construction
thanks
to
people’s
knowledge
of
how
to
build
with
it.
The
aim
was
also
to
utilise
all
the
possibilities
that
the
brick
itself
offers
in
construction.
For
example,
round
arches
made
it
possible
to
achieve
the
necessary
span
for
a
classroom.
The
succession
of
the
so-called
arched
walls
makes
it
possible
to
reduce
the
use
of timber,
which
is
readily
available
in
the
country
but
much
more
cost-intensive.”
The
School
carries
the
same
materiality
as
those
of
the
houses
in
HopleyImage:
Courtesy
of
Ingenieure
ohne
Grenzen
e.V.
The
intangible
impact
of
the
project
was
also
focused
on
supporting
local
businesses,
retailers
and
workers.
Buying
all
building
materials
from
Harare,
the sustainable
structure was
constructed
by
builders
who
lived
in
the
school’s
immediate
vicinity—creating
jobs
in
a
low-income
neighbourhood
while
imbibing
a
sense
of
ownership
into
the
residents
that
ensured
future
maintenance.
The
official
statement
by
Ingenieure
ohne
Grenzen
e.V.
states,
“Our
goal
was
to
work
together
with
the
residents
of
the
settlement
on
an
equal
level.
We
worked
with
an
experienced
foreman,
bricklayers
and
a
large
number
of
young,
unskilled
assistants
and
offered
them
the
opportunity
to
learn
to
build.”
The
new
school
building
is
entirely
hand-craftedImage:
Courtesy
of
Ingenieure
ohne
Grenzen
e.V.
Ziadeh
recounts
how
in
the
face
of
scarcity,
ingenuity
from
their
builders
enabled
them
to
be
resourceful
and sustainable in
their
design
approach.
“Instead
of
buying
a
product
on
the
market
or
in
stores
for
a
single
use,
we
often
improvised
and
made
our
tools—for
example,
various
tools
for
compacting
the
soil.
A
piece
of
an
old
railway
track
was
turned
into
a
rammer
by
the
local
welder,
or
one
of
the
water
drums
that
was
no
longer
needed
was
filled
with concrete and
fitted
with
a
handle
made
of
reinforcing steel bars.
This
resulted
in
a
roller
for
large-scale
compaction,”
she
elaborates.
Sourced
from
a
nearby
brick
supplier,
the
licensed-fired
clay
bricks
ensure
the
high
strength
and
durability
necessary
for
the
arches’
constructionImage:
Courtesy
of
Ingenieure
ohne
Grenzen
e.V.
Often,
an
architect’s
vision—alongside
the
veiled
superiority
complex—convinces
them
that
‘their
designs’
are
going
to
make
the
world
a
better
place,
often
blinding
them
to
the
realities
of
the
world.
Even
as
the
Rising
Star
School
spans
expansively
in
its
context,
it
does
not
exhibit
unachievable
fantasy.
Built
of
the
same brick as
every
house
in
Hopley,
the
school
showcases
the
potential
of
grit
and
evokes
a
sense
of
aspiration
and
hope.
Rising
Star
School
Buildings
for
Hopley:
Site
plan;
floor
plan;
elevation
(north);
elevation
(west);
section
(single);
section
(double)
from
a
nearby
brick
supplier,
the
licensed-fired
clay
bricks
ensure
the
high
strength
and
durability
necessary
for
the
arches’
constructionImage:
Courtesy
of
Ingenieure
ohne
Grenzen
e.V.
An
exemplary
specimen
that
reflects
a
deeply
embedded
ethos
of community engagement,
the
Rising
Star
School
Buildings
in
Hopley
serves
as
a
beacon
of
hope.
Ziadeh
shared
the
lessons
she
learned:
“Even
if
something
seems
too
complex,
a
solution
can
still
be
found.
I
am
very
grateful
for
my
experience
of
working
and
living
in
a
strong
community.
I
really
appreciate
the
fact
that
there
is
always
someone
who
can
give
you
a
helping
hand.”
More
than
60
Citizens
Coalition
for
Change
activists
are
being
kept
in
jail
as
the
Southern
African
Development
Community
meets
in
Harare
from
Sunday.
The
opposition
activists
are
on
trial
for
allegedly
taking
part
in
an
illegal
gathering
aimed
at
inciting
public
violence.
Judgment
in
their
trial
has
been
postponed
until
after
the
SADC
meeting.
eNCA
correspondent
Pindai
Dube
reports.
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“Currently,
our
horticulture
exports
primarily
target
markets
in
the
European
Union
and
Britain.
We
are
now
looking
to
diversify,
particularly
focusing
on
exporting
fruits
and
vegetables
to
the
Middle
East
and
Asian
markets,
including
China,
Malaysia
and
Indonesia,”
said
Similo
Nkala,
director
of
operations
at
ZimTrade,
Zimbabwe’s
trade
promotion
agency,
on
Friday.
A
significant
milestone
in
Zimbabwe-China
trade
relations
was
achieved
in
2022
when
the
two
countries
signed
a
citrus
deal,
allowing
Zimbabwean
companies
to
export
fresh
citrus
to
China.
“We
have
also
recently
signed
a
trade
protocol
for
avocado
exports,
which
is
a
major
step
toward
diversifying
our
export
markets,”
Nkala
told
Xinhua.
“Discussions
are
ongoing
for
additional
trade
protocols,
including
those
for
blueberries,
sesame
and
chilies.”
Bilateral
trade
between
Zimbabwe
and
China
has
surged
in
recent
years,
reflecting
the
strengthening
ties
between
the
two
countries.
According
to
the
Chinese
Embassy
in
Zimbabwe,
trade
grew
by
25.6
percent
in
the
first
nine
months
of
2024,
reaching
3
billion
U.S.
dollars.
Zimbabwe
exported
2.1
billion
dollars
worth
of
goods
to
China
while
importing
951
million
dollars,
resulting
in
a
trade
surplus
of
about
1
billion
dollars.
Zimbabwe
enjoys
a
competitive
edge
in
agriculture
due
to
its
fertile
land,
favorable
climate
and
soil
conditions,
Nkala
said.
“There
is
significant
potential
to
increase
our
horticulture
exports,
particularly
fruits
and
vegetables,
to
the
Chinese
market.”
He
added
that
Zimbabwean
exporters
could
improve
their
competitiveness
in
the
vast
Chinese
market
by
consolidating
consignments
to
meet
demand
efficiently.
Zimbabwean
leather
producers
have
also
gained
traction
in
China.
During
the
2024
China
International
Import
Expo
(CIIE),
local
companies
secured
many
orders,
particularly
for
high-demand
leather
products.
The
business
exhibition
of
the
world’s
first
national-level
exposition
dedicated
to
imports
has
attracted
about
3,500
exhibitors
from
129
countries
and
regions
this
year.
Notably,
a
record
high
of
297
Fortune
500
companies
and
industry
leaders
are
attending
the
six-day
expo
that
concluded
on
Nov.
10
in
Shanghai.
And
more
than
400
new
products,
new
technologies
and
new
services
are
unveiled.
“I
have
seen
firsthand
during
trade
fairs
in
China
that
our
leather
products,
are
in
high
demand,”
Nkala
said.
Arts
and
crafts
are
another
promising
sector
for
Zimbabwean
exporters.
Nkala
said
that
artists
participating
in
the
CIIE
generated
over
500,000
dollars
in
business.
“The
potential
is
there,
especially
in
arts
and
crafts,
and
it
remains
largely
untapped,”
he
added.
According
to
the
Princeton
Review’s
2024
Best
Law
School
Rankings,
which
law
school
is
the
best
for
getting
students
federal
clerkships?
Hint:
The
law
school
is
also
perennially
noted
as
one
of
the
top
14
by
U.S.
News
and
is
ranked
the
#3
most
difficult
law
school
to
get
into
by
Princeton
Review.
The
traditional
route
to
becoming
a
lawyer
in
the
United
States
is
to
spend
three
years
and
tens
(or
hundreds)
of
thousands
of
dollars
on
a
law
school
education,
and
then
spend
another
two
months
and
another
few
thousand
dollars
preparing
for
the
bar
exam.
If
you
think
there
has
to
be
a
better
way,
you’re
not
alone.
Earlier
this
year,
the
ABA
endorsed
alternative
pathways
to
attorney
licensing
beyond
the
traditional
bar
exam,
as
a
growing
number
of
states
establish
other
methods
that
focus
more
on
experiential
learning.
For
example:
