Mnangagwa declares Kariba boat tragedy a national disaster, flags maritime safety failures
By Naledi Nyoni HARARE — President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared the capsizing of a Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA) boat on Lake Kariba a national disaster, while acknowledging that the tragedy exposed serious shortcomings in Zimbabwe’s maritime safety capabilities. In a condolence message issued on Wednesday, Mnangagwa said 44 bodies had been recovered following the accident, […]
Govt machinery moves to protect Kaguvi, Nehanda shrines amid mining row
By Victor Fanuel MHONDORO — Government agencies have moved to investigate and safeguard the Sekuru Kaguvi, Mbuya Nehanda and Chinengundu Mashayamombe heritage sites after communities raised alarm over mining-linked developments they fear could damage sacred shrines and ancestral sites in Mhondoro. Ahead of Heroes Day commemorations, when Zimbabwe honours heroes of the First and Second Chimurenga, […]
Mahiya wades into Kaguvi, Mashayamombe shrines dispute, says miners must keep off heritage sites
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — Zanu PF secretary for War Veterans Douglas Mahiya has joined the escalating dispute over mining activities at shrines linked to First Chimurenga heroes Sekuru Kaguvi and Chief Chinegundu Mashayamombe, saying reports of miners tampering with national heritage sites are “uncalled for.” Comments come as descendants of Kaguvi, Mbuya Nehanda and Mashayamombe […]
People’s Coalition vows to sustain ‘Yellow Card’ campaign against ED 2030 agenda
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — The People’s Coalition says it will intensify its nationwide “Yellow Card” campaign against President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s controversial 2030 agenda, declaring that the movement has evolved into a permanent symbol of peaceful resistance against what it describes as injustice, corruption and constitutional violations. In a statement issued on Monday following Sunday’s coordinated […]
Former Bulawayo deputy mayor Gift Banda dumps CCC for Zanu PF at CAA3 rally
By Staff Reporter HARARE — Former Bulawayo deputy mayor and former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator Gift Banda has defected to Zanu PF, ending months of speculation over his political future after he was unveiled at the ruling party’s Constitutional Amendment Act No. 3 (CAA3) “Thank You Rally” in Gwanda on Sunday. Banda, once one […]
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 […]