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 […]
Earlier official letters reveal long-running armed incursions at Tolrose Mine amid police inaction
By Staff Reporter KADOMA — As Jameson Rushwaya faces court over last Friday’s armed invasion at Tolrose Mine, previously issued official letters have resurfaced, shedding light on a long history of violent incursions and illegal mining activity at the site. These documents, some dating back nearly a decade, show that police and government authorities were formally […]
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 […]
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 […]
High Court boots out Zanu PF youths from Vubachikwe Mine
By Staff Reporter HARARE – The Bulawayo High Court has ordered dozens of Zanu PF youths who invaded Vubachikwe Mine in Matabeleland South to vacate the property immediately, granting an urgent spoliation order in favour of the mine’s owners. In a ruling delivered on February 2, Justice Bongani Ndlovu directed six individuals – including Zanu PF […]
CCC MP Mhetu dismisses claims woman who joined Zanu PF is his wife
By Staff Reporter HARARE — Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Member of Parliament for Epworth North, Zivai Mhetu, has dismissed claims that a woman recently announced as having joined Zanu PF is his spouse, describing the assertions as false and misleading. The claims follow a recent announcement by Zanu PF youth league deputy secretary for commissariat, […]
DAZ reaffirms grassroots focus after Bikita candidate withdraws
By Takudzwa Changadeya BIKITA — The Democratic Alliance of Zimbabwe (DAZ), has reaffirmed its commitment to grassroots politics following the withdrawal of its Ward 13 by-election candidate in Bikita, Brilliant Mukaro. Mukaro formally withdrew from the race after filing papers with the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC). He cited dissatisfaction with campaign support, saying resources fell short […]
Mnangagwa legitimacy challenger Musengezi dumps Zanu PF, forms new party
By Staff Reporter HARARE — Zanu PF political activist Sybeth Musengezi, known for his high-profile legal challenges against President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s leadership, has formally left the ruling party and launched a new political party, Suthisa ilizwe – Gutsaruzhinji (SI-G). In an interview announcing the new movement, Musengezi said he was compelled to break with “Zanu PF” […]