Chiwenga slams Mnangagwa’s Second Republic, warns against replicating Mugabe’s ‘dynastic’ rule
By Victor Fanuel CHINHOYI — Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga has invoked the November 2017 military intervention to warn President Emmerson Mnangagwa against repeating the mistakes that led to Robert Mugabe’s ultimate demise. His warning comes amid intensifying tensions over proposed amendments to the Zanu PF constitution to align it with contentious changes to the national Constitution, which […]
Chiwenga fires back at Mnangagwa ‘dynasty’ as Tagwirei’s rise fuels succession battle
By Victor Fanuel CHINHOYI — Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has taken a veiled swipe at President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s inner circle, warning that Zanu PF must not become the preserve of individuals while ordinary Zimbabweans survive on the goodwill of a privileged few. Addressing the ruling party’s 23rd National People’s Conference in Chinhoyi on Friday, Chiwenga called […]
Sanctioned Tagwirei’s rapid rise into Zanu PF politburo fuels succession speculation
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — US-sanctioned businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei has secured another rung on Zanu PF’s political ladder by being appointed to the party’s “redesigned” economic affairs and investment promotion portfolio in the politburo. A statement dated October 15 by Zanu PF secretary for information and publicity Christopher Mutsvangwa announced Tagwirei’s ascension to the ruling party’s […]
Govt probes WhatsApp account takeovers as businesses face cyber threat
By Staff Reporter HARARE — Government is investigating a recent wave of WhatsApp account takeovers targeting businesses and individuals, with possible links to mobile messaging systems and Meta’s advertising services under scrutiny. Information and Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services minister Tatenda Mavetera said the government was working with the affected mobile network operator and other […]
Mahere, Ndlovu clap back at Muguti’s chiefs’ court filming ban
By Staff Reporter HARARE — Legal expert Fadzayi Mahere and media advocate Mlondolozi Ndlovu have challenged local government permanent secretary Tafadzwa Muguti’s proposed ban on filming traditional courts, saying the restrictions conflict with existing laws. Muguti said mobile phones should be banned from chiefs’ courts because recording proceedings could compromise confidentiality and discourage people from attending […]
Mnangagwa takes ‘subtle’ swipe at Chiwenga over US$9.5m fundraising ball snub
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — President Emmerson Mnangagwa has taken an apparent swipe at his deputy Constantino Chiwenga over his absence from Zanu PF’s inaugural Presidential Fundraising Ball, adding a fresh public dimension to tensions surrounding the ruling party’s proposed constitutional amendments. Addressing an ordinary politburo meeting on Tuesday, Mnangagwa appeared to take aim at his […]
China Railway No. 9 thrusts 18 Harare Polytechnic students into real-world engineering training
By Staff Reporter HARARE — Eighteen Harare Polytechnic students have gained first-hand experience in engineering operations after undergoing practical training at China Railway No. 9 in Goromonzi. During the programme, participants handled construction instruments, learnt workplace safety procedures and explored project management. Harare Polytechnic students have gained first-hand experience in engineering operations after undergoing practical training […]
Girl, 11, dies after alleged school bullying
By Manica Post MUTARE — An 11-year-old Grade Five pupil has died after allegedly ingesting an unknown substance, with her family accusing school authorities of ignoring repeated complaints that she was being bullied by fellow learners. Tinashe Simbarasi, a learner at St Peter’s Tokoyo Primary School in Makoni South, died at Rusape General Hospital last week […]
Castle Lager unveils inaugural Braai O’Clock experience at Glamis Arena
By Marshall Bwanya HARARE — Castle Lager Zimbabwe is turning up the heat at this year’s braai celebrations with the launch of Braai O’Clock, a brand-new concept that will put braai fans’ grilling skills to the test in a one-hour showdown of fire, food and friendly rivalry. Braai O’Clock will make its debut at the Castle […]
Chiwenga blocks Zanu PF constitution changes as Mnangagwa’s politburo meeting collapses
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — Vice President Constantino Chiwenga derailed a Zanu PF politburo meeting on Friday after challenging proposed amendments to the ruling party’s constitution, forcing President Emmerson Mnangagwa to abandon the gathering before he had even joined it, sources said. The extraordinary meeting had been convened to consider changes to the party’s constitution to […]