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Obama announces Wharton next Zim Ambassador

May 11, 2012, WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts...David Bruce Wharton, Nominee for Ambassador to the Republic of Zimbabwe, Department of State
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U.S. group caps Zim tour with disabled children

Harare, May 10, 2012: United States based musical group Ruzivo concluded their visit in Zimbabwe on Wednesday by spending time with students from St. Giles Special School, where they donated $3,000 worth of marimba equipment.
Zim women activists call for aggressive outreach to UN bodies

Harare, May 9, 2012: Two Zimbabwean young women activists on Tuesday called for more aggressive local outreach by government and non-governmental actors to ensure adequate and full representation of issues affecting women. They further noted that government should be held accountable for promoting and respecting women’s rights.
US Embassy celebrates Earth Week

April 25 2011: Ambassador Ray teamed up with Embassy staff members on April 23 to plant a Leopard tree on the Chancery compound.
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Visa Processing Fees to Change on April 13, 2012

Effective April 13, 2012, the Department of State will adjust visa processing fees. The fees for most nonimmigrant visa applications and Border Crossing Cards will increase, while all immigrant visa processing fees will decrease.
Funding constraints hampering Zim conservation efforts

Harare, April 4, 2012: Wildlife conservation experts have called for a holistic approach to preserve Zimbabwe's fragile ecosystem. They highlighted inadequate funding and a lack of awareness as serious drawbacks in their efforts to protect wildlife, which they referred to as Zimbabwe's "vanishing treasure."
U.S. targets kombi drivers in HIV/AIDS campaign

Bulawayo, April 5 2012: The United States is partnering with a local Bulawayo nongovernmental organization to engage commuter omnibus drivers, conductors and touts in the fight against HIV and AIDS.
US, FUZ partnership reaches over 40,000 students

Harare, March 23, 2012: The partnership between the United States President’s Emergency Fund for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the Footballers Union of Zimbabwe (FUZ) has, since June 2011, reached over 40,000 Zimbabwean students between 13 and 17 years of age with life-saving health information about HIV/AIDS, officials from the Population Services International (PSI) said on Thursday.
U.S. to host teenage female Zimbabwean basketball players

Harare, March 19, 2012: The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ (ECA) SportsUnited division, in partnership with the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA), announced a basketball exchange program that will send four Zimbabweans -- three teenage girls and a coach -- to the United States for twelve-days of dynamic activities as part of the new Empowering Women and Girls through Sports Initiative.
U.S. Ambassador honors grandmothers

March7, 2012, Mbare, Harare- Ambassador Charles Ray honored grandmothers at Chiedza Child Care Centre in Mbare, Harare at an event to commemorate Women's History Month.
U.S. Embassy to host Technology and Climate Change contest brainstorming session

Harare, February 24, 2012: The United States Embassy is supporting a brainstorming session to raise awareness about the 2011 Apps4Africa: Climate Challenge. The March 6 session will take place at the Media Centre in Harare starting at 8.30 am.