H.E Minoli Perera Australian Ambassador to Zimbabwe🇿🇼, DRC🇨🇩, ROC 🇨🇬 & Australian High Commissioner to Zambia🇿🇲 & Malawi🇲🇼.
Joined October 2013
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Friday Fun Fact
DYK‼️A newly discovered species of wasp🐝, the Gwesped piastrii, named after 🇦🇺 Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri. The wasp🐝 dates back to the time of the dinosaurs🦖and found preserved in Burmese amber which resembles the McLaren🍊.
A newly discovered species of wasp has been named after Oscar Piastri, the 'Gwesped piastrii' 🐝👀
Found in Burmese amber in northern Myanmar, the researchers chose to honour Oscar for his achievements in Formula 1 as the amber reminded them of McLaren papaya
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A newly discovered species of wasp has been named after Oscar Piastri, the 'Gwesped piastrii' 🐝👀
Found in Burmese amber in northern Myanmar, the researchers chose to honour Oscar for his achievements in Formula 1 as the amber reminded them of McLaren papaya
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The @FIFAcom World Cup🏆kicks off this week - a celebration of unity through ⚽️.
Sport is a connection we share with a unique ability to bring people and cultures together.
Cheering 🇦🇺’s @Socceroos & 🇨🇩’s Leopards @FecofaRdc all the way from 🇿🇼.
Go Socceroos! Go Leopards!
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Did you know over 1 million 🇦🇺are abroad, building 🌎connections in science, culture, business and trade?
🙏 to our #Aussie mates at Indaba Book Café☕ for bringing a taste of 🇦🇺 to #Bulawayo 🇿🇼and supporting us to host an incredible #AustralianAid #ANCP exhibition!
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Great catching up with @UNICEFZIMBABWE. Insightful chat on how #TVET⚙️(Technical, Vocational & Education Training) remains critical in bridging skills gaps & creating opportunities for the youth. Excited for new developing Aus-linked🇦🇺 partnerships supporting #SDG in Zim!
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Great to🤝with #AustralianAid #ANCP partners at Khayelihle Children’s Village #KCV. Since 1992 #KCV has supported children through health🩺, nutrition🥗, protection🛡️& #climateresilience in #Bulawayo 🇿🇼
#ANCP- 🇦🇺’s flagship NGO program- supports 60 NGOs & 2000 local partners
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To support the global Ebola response, 🇦🇺 has announced a $5m package to help prevent the spread of the disease in 🇨🇩 & neighbouring countries. This adds to 🇦🇺’s $11m annual contribution to the @UN Central Emergency Response Fund:
For more👇:
foreignminister.gov.au/minis…
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Pleased over 530 attendees joined the @Austrade and @aushomeaffairs 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 👉prisms.education.gov.au/Info…
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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.
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Australian Embassy, Zimbabwe retweeted
May 28
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. (1/3)
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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.
We are all in 💪
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Australian Embassy, Zimbabwe retweeted
🇿🇼🇦🇺From technical expert to confident leader, #AustraliaAwards alum Rachiel Bvurire strengthened her communication skills through the Mining Governance Short Course at UQ. She is now leading audits, mentoring students and supporting sustainable mining outcomes.🌱
#Changemaker
ALT Rachiel stands smiling wearing glasses, a colourful scarf, blue shirt, and white pants. She is quoted: “Since completing the program, I have been entrusted with more responsibilities in the workplace, including spearheading the technical team...” Rachel Bvurre, Mining Governance in Africa Short Course.
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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.
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🚨 Aussies travelling in Africa 📣
@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: smartraveller.gov.au/destina…
May 21
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. (1/3)
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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! 🏆💪
facebook.com/watch/?v=169232…
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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.
timeout.com/australia/news/a…
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Interested in learning about how 🇦🇺 spends its Official Development Assistance? Check out AusDevPortal, which breaks down the data by country, sector, policy marker and SDG.
For example, in 2024-25, 🇦🇺 provided $3.2 million in development support to 🇿🇲.
adp.dfat.gov.au/locations/co…
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🚨 The Australian Government does not work in partnership with private companies to facilitate employment and visas to 🇦🇺.
Beware of companies claiming they do. It's a scam.
For information about genuine 🇦🇺 employment visa options, see homeaffairs.gov.au/working-i….
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Pleased to meet @advocatemahere recently to talk about good governance, community development 🔧, active citizenship 👫, women's empowerment 🚺 & the important role of 🇿🇼 government institutions in upholding democracy.
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