ARTUZ joins campaign against Mnangagwa’s constitutional changes, plans protests over pay
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has joined the growing opposition to Constitution Amendment Act No. 3, while announcing plans for protests to demand a US$1,260 monthly salary for teachers and reforms to the Public Service Act. Resolutions were adopted by the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) at its meeting on […]
Ex-CIO director general questioned by police over ‘death threat’
By ZimLive HARARE — Sacked Central Intelligence Organisation director general Fulton Mangwanya was questioned by police in Harare on Wednesday, allegedly over threats of murder made while he was in office. Police allegedly attempted to arrest Mangwanya on Tuesday night but the former chief spy eluded them. He presented himself at Harare Central Police Station on […]
MDC challenges Constitutional Amendment No. 3 in ConCourt, seeks to overturn Mnangagwa term extension
By Naledi Nyoni HARARE — The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has approached the Constitutional Court seeking to have the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Act (No. 3) of 2026 declared unconstitutional, arguing that President Emmerson Mnangagwa unlawfully assented to the legislation without first submitting it to a national referendum. The urgent application, filed in Harare on […]
CAB3 signed into law as Zimbabwe overhauls presidential elections, extends terms to seven years
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Act, 2026 into law, ushering in sweeping constitutional changes that fundamentally alter how Zimbabwe elects its President, extend presidential and parliamentary terms from five to seven years, and restructure key electoral and judicial institutions. The new law, published as Act […]
Mnangagwa leads regional push to end South Africa’s anti-migrant crisis through traditional leaders
By Staff Reporter HARARE — President Emmerson Mnangagwa has launched a regional diplomatic initiative aimed at helping end the growing anti-migrant crisis in South Africa by engaging influential traditional leaders, as Zimbabwe simultaneously scales up the repatriation and reintegration of thousands of citizens returning home. The initiative comes amid escalating anti-migrant protests and heightened immigration enforcement […]
Prevail Group opens jobs for returning Zimbabweans as repatriation from SA continues
By Naledi Nyoni HARARE — The Prevail Group of Companies has announced an employment drive targeting skilled Zimbabweans returning from South Africa, as the government steps up efforts to reintegrate citizens coming home amid escalating anti-immigrant tensions across parts of its southern neighbour. In a Monday recruitment notice, the company invited Zimbabweans who have recently returned […]
Mnangagwa hails Dzihwema’s legacy of sacrifice and national service
By Naledi Nyoni HARARE— President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday hailed the late National Hero, Major General (Rtd) Everisto Dzihwema, as a patriot whose life of sacrifice, discipline and dedicated service to Zimbabwe should inspire present and future generations. Speaking at Dzihwema’s burial at the National Heroes’ Acre, Mnangagwa described the retired military officer and liberation […]
Mnangagwa says Village Business Units key to rural industrialisation
By Staff Reporter HARARE — President Emmerson Mnangagwa says Village Business Units (VBUs) will play a key role in Zimbabwe’s rural industrialisation programme as the Government expands initiatives aimed at stimulating economic activity in rural communities. The VBU model combines boreholes, solar power, irrigation systems and community-managed production to support rural enterprise development under the Government’s […]
‘Zanu PF will rule until donkeys grow horns’ — Mnangagwa revives Muzenda’s famous remark at consultative assembly
By Staff Reporter HARARE — President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reiterated his confidence in Zanu PF’s longevity, invoking one of the party’s most enduring political sayings during his address to the 27th Ordinary Session of the National Consultative Assembly (NCA) held in Harare on Friday. Addressing party members, Mnangagwa said Zanu PF was modernising while remaining committed […]
“Remain rooted among the people,” — Tungwarara reflects on central committee debut
By Staff Reporter HARARE — Newly appointed Zanu PF Central Committee member Paul Tungwarara says his inaugural meeting of the party’s Central Committee was defined by a clear directive from President Emmerson Mnangagwa for party leaders to strengthen their engagement with communities and faithfully execute the party’s mandate. Tungwarara attended his first Central Committee meeting on […]