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 […]
Mnangagwa hails Presidential Youth Fund, says revolving projects are transforming livelihoods
By Staff Reporter HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa says the Presidential Youth Fund is beginning to deliver sustainable economic opportunities for young Zimbabweans, with beneficiaries now running income-generating projects that are generating revolving capital for expansion to grassroots structures. Addressing the 131st Ordinary Session of the Zanu PF Central Committee in Harare on Thursday, President Mnangagwa […]
Senate backs constitutional amendment, paving way for Mnangagwa’s extended term
By Staff Reporter HARARE — Zimbabwe’s Senate on Wednesday passed the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill, a controversial measure that extends presidential terms from five to seven years and potentially allows President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until 2030. The bill sailed through the upper house after 75 senators voted in favour, […]
Zimbabwe slams ex-Botswana leader Khama over ‘power-hungry’ Mnangagwa remarks
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — The Zimbabwean government has lashed out at former Botswana president Ian Khama after he described President Emmerson Mnangagwa as “power hungry” amid growing controversy over Zanu PF’s push to amend the Constitution and potentially extend his stay in office until 2030. Khama made the remarks on social media while arguing that […]
ConCourt dismisses legal bids against constitutional amendment bill
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — The Constitutional Court on Wednesday dismissed two separate applications seeking to stop President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Parliament from advancing the controversial constitutional reforms. A full bench of the Constitutional Court, chaired by Justice Bharat Patel, threw out an application by six liberation war veterans challenging Mnangagwa’s role in the approval of […]