Australian Embassy, Zimbabwe

02/06/2026

Pleased over 530 attendees joined the and webinar on Supporting Improved Student Recruitment in Sub-Saharan Africa, sharing insights for Education Providers in the region 🌍

If you missed out, the recording is available here 👉

31/05/2026

The Australian Embassy, Harare, will be closed on Monday 1 June 2026.

Australians requiring emergency consular assistance during our closure are advised to call the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre (CEC) on +61 2 6261 3305.

29/05/2026

Some countries are introducing health screening on arrival and imposing entry restrictions for travellers who have visited African countries affected by Ebola. These measures can change quickly and may also affect transit passengers.

Check the latest requirements with your airline or travel provider before departure. If you’re travelling to Africa, check the travel advice for your destinations: www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/Africa

For more information on Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, read the CDC news article: https://www.cdc.gov.au/newsroom/news-and-articles/ebola-disease-drc-and-uganda

28/05/2026

This week 🇦🇺 celebrates National Reconciliation Week.

This week we’ll learn more about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, advance First Nations' rights and strengthen relations between First Nations and non-Indigenous Australians.

And you too can learn more by going to: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/our-work/national-reconciliation-week/

We are all in 💪

The theme, All In, is a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day.

26/05/2026

Australia Awards Short Course alum Rachiel Bvurire is a Metallurgical Engineer at the Ministry of Mines in Zimbabwe. Technical skills and knowledge transfer is an integral part of her role.

“Although I was a holder of a master’s degree in advanced metallurgical engineering, I often had challenges in presenting information with confidence and clarity. I lacked the art of presentation sufficient to gain respect from artisanal and small-scale miners, the bulk of whom form my clientele.”

All that changed after completing the Mining Governance in Africa Short Course at The University of Queensland, which Rachiel says was a “gamechanger” and motivated her to bring meaningful change to the mining industry in Zimbabwe.

“The change for me has been the confident transformation in public speaking and adaptive communication which has allowed me to reach a diverse audience.”

Rachiel says she has strengthened her abilities and confidence and now has a “fresh, solutions-focused approach”. She credits the Short Course with additional responsibilities entrusted to her including coordinating mine audits and speaking engagements on sustainable mining and says she now feels better equipped to mentor students.

Australian Embassy, Zimbabwe

24/05/2026

The Australian Embassy, Harare, will be closed on Monday 25 May.

Australians requiring emergency consular assistance during our closure are advised to call the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre (CEC) on +61 2 6261 3305.

22/05/2026

🚨 Aussies travelling in Africa 📣

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in 🇨🇩 a public health emergency. The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has no approved vaccines or specific antiviral treatments.

See the 🇨🇩 Smartraveller update for advice: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/africa/democratic-republic-congo

There is an Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with some cases reported in Uganda.

Be cautious if you’re travelling in the region. The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has no approved vaccines or specific antiviral treatments.

Some countries have increased health screening for travellers and have closed borders. Stay up to date via official sources and check the travel advice for each country.

For more information, read the CDC news article: www.cdc.gov.au/newsroom/news-and-articles/ebola-disease-drc-and-uganda

Read our general advice about infectious diseases: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/before-you-go/health/diseases

22/05/2026

Friday Fun Fact

DYK⁉️🇿🇼 claimed its first ever men's 4x400m relay gold 🥇 at the recent African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra.

The relay team also set a national record of 2:59:01 at the World Athletics Relays earlier in May. Congrats! 🏆💪

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1692326398573096

21/05/2026

For those of us either living overseas or with family on the other side of the world, we know that life can change in a heartbeat. Whether it’s an unexpected family milestone or a sudden challenge, the last thing you want is an expired passport stopping you from travelling when it matters.

Did you know that many countries and airlines require at least 6 months of validity on your passport to let you board? If yours is close to expiring, now is the time to act.

Check the expiry date of your passport today. If it expires within the next 6 months, put renewing your passport at the top of your to-do list.

Having an up-to-date passport means you’re ready to travel at a moment’s notice.

And don’t forget, you need to allow at least 6 weeks to get a new passport from the time you lodge your application. If you need a passport sooner, call us on 131 232 or contact your local embassy or consulate to discuss your options.

15/05/2026

Friday Fun Fact returns!

DYK⁉️Canberra and Sydney 🇦🇺 have been ranked the 5th and 6th greenest cities in the 🌍. Around 45% of Canberra is protected national parks and reserves, and it is powered by 100% renewable energy.

https://www.timeout.com/australia/news/australias-capital-ranks-among-the-worlds-5-greenest-cities-with-an-elite-air-quality-score-050126