“Elections make life harder for ordinary Zimbabweans,” PUP leader says
By Blessing Farai Chipare Herbert Chamuka, leader of the People’s Union Party (PUP), has said that elections do not benefit the average Zimbabwean, but instead make life even harder. Speaking at a press conference in Harare on Wednesday, Chamuka argued that elections have failed to bring meaningful change for ordinary citizens, pointing to persistent economic […]
US to halt health aid programmes after Mnangagwa rejects $367m deal
By Staff Reporter HARARE — The United States has announced it will begin winding down its health assistance to Zimbabwe after President Emmerson Mnangagwa withdrew from negotiations over a proposed bilateral health agreement. The decision places an estimated 1.2 million people receiving HIV treatment at immediate risk unless the Zimbabwean government intervenes to close the funding […]
Free Zimbabwe Congress Opposition Party Slams Proposed Constitutional Amendment
By Staff Reporter Harare – The Free Zimbabwe Congress (FZC) has strongly condemned a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until 2030 without seeking a fresh popular mandate. Opposition party leader and president Joseph Makamba Busha said the move reflects a long-standing disregard for democratic principles by the ruling […]
Chiwenga skips Politburo meeting as succession battle sharpens inside Zanu PF
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — Vice President Constantino Chiwenga this week skipped a Zanu PF Politburo seminar, opting instead to attend the funeral of a former ZIPRA liberation fighter. This development has fuelled speculation about intensifying factional tensions within the ruling party amid controversial constitutional reforms. Chiwenga’s absence comes at a sensitive moment, following Cabinet’s approval […]
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 […]