Mnangagwa sidelines Muswere in cabinet shake-up as Zhemu takes over information brief
By Staff Reporter HARARE — President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday announced a mini-cabinet reshuffle, appointing Soda Zhemu as the new Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services while reassigning Jenfan Muswere to the Ministry of Skills Audit and Development. The changes, announced by Chief Secretary to the Cabinet Martin Rushwaya, also see former Skills Audit Minister […]
Leaked intelligence briefing warned Mnangagwa against pushing contentious constitutional reforms
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — A recently leaked internal memorandum from Zimbabwe’s Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) has surfaced, revealing that President Emmerson Mnangagwa was cautioned against advancing a package of constitutional changes now at the centre of national controversy. The classified document, reportedly circulated within senior government circles, characterises the reform proposals as a dramatic departure […]
Parliament to elect president under new constitutional plan
By Staff Reporter HARARE — The government is pushing constitutional amendments that would extend presidential terms to seven years, scrap direct presidential elections, and reshape the succession framework. Justice minister Ziyambi Ziyambi is expected to table a memorandum to cabinet on tuesday outlining the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill, 2026. The draft introduces sweeping changes to governance […]
Mutsvangwa pushes for Geza’s national hero status
By Staff Reporter HARARE — War veteran Blessed Geza, who passed away in exile in South Africa last Friday, deserves a national hero’s burial despite his fallout with President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Zanu PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has said. Geza, a former MP and Zanu PF central committee member, died with treason charges pending after calling for […]
Geza’s premonitions of death revealed in final letter before cancer claims outspoken war veteran
Self-exiled war veteran Blessed Runesu Geza foresaw his own death in a final letter, blending reflections on Zimbabwe’s liberation and sharp political critique.
Tungwarara assures the nation that he will bring billions in investment to Zimbabwe due to the good environment President Mnangagwa has created
By Victor Fanuel HARARE —Presidential Special Advisor to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Paul Tungwarara, has applauded President Emmerson Mnangagwa for his statesmanship and diplomatic clarity. He said the incumbent’s remarks this week underscore a mature, sovereign leadership approach that will unlock multi-billion-dollar investments across Zimbabwe’s key economic sectors Tungwarara was responding to President Mnangagwa’s comments […]
Mnangagwa defends land reform as vital redress to colonial injustices at Dubai Summit
By Staff Reporter HARARE — President Emmerson Mnangagwa has defended Zimbabwe’s land reform programme as an essential effort to correct colonial and historical injustices, underscoring the country’s diplomatic engagement at the World Governments Summit in Dubai this week. Addressing international audiences in the United Arab Emirates, Mnangagwa framed the redistribution of land from white minority settlers to […]
Mnangagwa rejects East–West binaries, says Zim will “please ourselves” as sanctions push Harare to diversify global partnerships
By Victor Fanuel HARARE— President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said Zimbabwe is pursuing a sovereign, interest-driven relationship agenda with the international community, rejecting ideological alignment with either Western or Eastern powers. He said the approach underpins the country’s intensified diplomatic re-engagement and investment outreach amid deep-seated economic challenges induced by US-led sanctions. Speaking at the World Governments […]
Presidential Empowerment Schemes here to stay, vows Tungwarara as accountability structures are finalised
By Staff Reporter MUTARE — President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s empowerment programmes are not being abandoned but are set to continue under tighter accountability frameworks, according to the President’s special investment adviser, Paul Tungwarara. Tungwarara said the Presidential Empowerment Schemes (PES), remain a core pillar of the government’s development agenda but were temporarily slowed to allow the ruling […]
Parirenyatwa revamp signals turning point in public health delivery
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — The ongoing rehabilitation of Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals marks a long-awaited turning point in Zimbabwe’s public healthcare system, which for years has struggled under the weight of ageing infrastructure, underinvestment and rising demand for services. The reopening of Adlam House nurses’ residence and the Mbuya Nehanda Maternity Ward, scheduled for […]