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 […]
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 […]
Zimbabwe envoy to Mozambique Victor Matemadanda dies
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to Mozambique and Eswatini, Victor Matemadanda, has died at the age of 66, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade announced on Sunday. The ministry did not disclose the cause of death. In a statement, the ministry said: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade mourns the […]
Govt drops gender commission merger, chiefs’ politics clause from constitutional bill
By Naledi Nyoni HARARE — The government has abandoned plans to merge the Zimbabwe Gender Commission with the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission and has dropped a proposal that would have allowed traditional leaders to participate in partisan politics, Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi told Parliament on Wednesday. The concessions came as Ziyambi wound […]
Opposition forces late-night parliament sitting as constitutional bill debate drags on
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — Parliament sat beyond midnight on Tuesday after opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislators successfully blocked attempts by the government to close debate on the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill (No. 3), insisting that all members wishing to contribute be given an opportunity to speak. The prolonged sitting exposed deep divisions […]