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February 16, 2026
- 5:38 PMZimbabweZimbabwe war veterans file court bid to block Mnangagwa term extensionSix Zimbabwean war veterans filed an urgent application at the Constitutional Court on Sunday seeking to block President Emmerson Mnangagwa from advancing a draft law that could extend his stay in power until 2030. The application, prepared by constitutional law expert Professor Lovemore Madhuku…5:38 PM
- 2:42 PMZimbabweZimbabwe gazettes bill to extend Mnangagwa's rule to 2030Zimbabwe's parliament speaker gazetted a constitutional amendment bill that would extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's time in office by two years to 2030, formally launching a 90-day public consultation period before lawmakers vote on the measure. The Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3)…2:42 PM
- 1:26 PMSouth AfricaSuspended SA deputy police chief Sibiya set for Madlanga testimonySuspended South African Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya is scheduled to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Wednesday, facing allegations of corruption, money laundering and ties to an alleged underworld figure. Sibiya's four-day testimony comes after months of…1:26 PM
- 9:43 AMSouth AfricaGOOD Party says N2 wall hides poverty from touristsThe GOOD Party in the Western Cape has condemned plans to construct an N2 wall along a section of the highway near Cape Town International Airport, arguing that the project prioritises appearances over meaningful social change. The wall, expected to cost about R100 million, is being built along a…9:43 AM
- 9:15 AMAfricaBurkina Faso violence intensifies after coordinated army attacksA series of suspected jihadist assaults on military positions in Burkina Faso has left at least 10 people dead in recent days, according to security sources. The attacks underline the persistent security challenges facing the West African nation, despite repeated assurances from its military…9:15 AM
- 8:40 AMSouth AfricaSolar eclipse to be visible across parts of Southern AfricaA rare astronomical event is set to captivate skywatchers across parts of southern Africa, including Zimbabwe, on 17 February 2026. An annular solar eclipse will occur when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun but does not cover it completely, creating a striking “ring of fire” effect in…8:40 AM
- 8:34 AMAfricaAfrica Pushes New Tourism Visa and Biometric PlansSouth Africa has partnered with Zimbabwe and several other African nations to launch a sweeping initiative designed to revitalize tourism across the continent. The drive involves innovative visa reforms, streamlined entry procedures and the adoption of biometric technologies to facilitate easier…8:34 AM
- 8:23 AMSouth AfricaSouth Africa Seizes Assets in Stellenbosch Kidnapping CaseSouth African law enforcement has taken a significant step in prosecuting a high-profile kidnapping case by seizing cash and assets linked to two Zimbabwean nationals allegedly involved in extortion and abduction in the Western Cape. The Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) of South Africa’s National…8:23 AM
February 15, 2026
- 2:29 PMSouth AfricaGEMS contribution rises spark union backlashPublic service unions have stepped up their criticism of the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS), warning that a series of contribution increases is eroding workers’ real incomes and could trigger protest action. Unions represented at the Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council…2:29 PM
- 2:02 PMZimbabweZimbabwe to launch HIV injection in major prevention pushZimbabwe is preparing to introduce a new HIV injection that health officials believe could reshape efforts to prevent new infections, as the country continues to battle one of southern Africa’s most persistent public-health challenges. From next Wednesday, more than 46,000 people considered at…2:02 PM
- 1:17 PMZimbabweTungwarara denies fallout with TagwireiPresidential Special Investment Adviser Paul Tungwarara has dismissed reports suggesting tensions between himself and prominent businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei, describing the claims as an imaginary rift driven by political interests. In a statement released in Harare on 14 February, Mr Tungwarara…1:17 PM
- 11:52 AMCrimeZimbabwe Parliament questions ZWL$111bn gap in state accountsZimbabwe’s Parliament has raised serious concerns over the management of public finances after auditors failed to reconcile more than ZWL$111bn in government spending recorded by the Ministry of Finance. The findings are detailed in a report by the Public Accounts Committee, which reviewed the…11:52 AM
- 3:17 AMZimbabweSA court considers extradition of Vumbunu brothersSouth Africa’s justice system is considering an extradition request that could see two Zimbabwean brothers returned home to face charges over one of the country’s biggest cash robberies in recent years. The SA Court is weighing an application by Zimbabwean authorities to extradite Abraham Temayi…3:17 AM
February 13, 2026
- 6:19 PMSouth AfricaAmerican dream falters for Afrikaner US refugeesFor a group of Afrikaner families granted asylum in the United States, hopes of rebuilding their lives around the American dream are giving way to uncertainty and hardship. The families arrived in the US in May 2025 after claiming they faced discrimination and violence in South Africa. Their…6:19 PM
- 5:32 PMWorldKim Jong Un signals daughter Ju Ae as heirKim Jong Un may be preparing the ground for a future transfer of power to his teenage daughter, according to South Korean intelligence assessments that have drawn international attention. South Korea’s spy agency, the National Intelligence Service (NIS), has told lawmakers it believes the North…5:32 PM
- 3:58 PMZimbabweMbare fire devastates Magaba SME hub, againA major Mbare fire has torn through the Magaba small and medium enterprises (SME) hub in Harare, for the second time in less than a year, destroying dozens of businesses and disrupting livelihoods in one of the capital’s busiest trading areas. The blaze broke out shortly before 01:00 local time on…3:58 PM
- 3:39 PMSouth AfricaCPUT protests anticipated ahead of SONA, says ministerHigher Education Minister Buti Manamela has said he anticipated unrest linked to CPUT accommodation issues weeks before students protested in Cape Town following the State of the Nation Address (SONA). Mr Manamela was speaking after a late-night briefing with Cape Peninsula University of…3:39 PM
- 11:38 AMZimbabweChivayo dangles brand-new car for Jonathan Moyo’s returnZimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has publicly offered exiled former cabinet minister Jonathan Moyo a brand-new car should he return to the country, praising his political experience and urging him to rejoin public life at home. In a message shared on social media on Thursday, Mr Chivayo…11:38 AM
- 11:18 AMZimbabweZimbabwe lawyer Madhuku dismisses term extension as sign of incompetenceA prominent Zimbabwean constitutional lawyer has rejected arguments that President Emmerson Mnangagwa needs more time in office to complete national projects, calling the reasoning a mark of failure rather than a case for extending presidential terms. Lovemore Madhuku, who leads the opposition…11:18 AM
February 12, 2026
- 11:13 AMZimbabweZimbabwean woman battles crocodile with bare handsA woman in southern Zimbabwe is recovering in hospital after surviving a crocodile attack at the Mwenezi River in Masvingo Province, in what witnesses described as a dramatic struggle for survival. The incident occurred on Saturday when Fungayi Chikamwe Maburuse was travelling from Beitbridge to…11:13 AM
- 11:07 AMSouth AfricaSONA 2026: Ramaphosa should not “hide behind water crisis”As SONA 2026 approaches, growing numbers of citizens are urging President Cyril Ramaphosa not to “hide behind the water crisis” while other serious governance and accountability concerns remain unresolved. Widespread and prolonged water outages across parts of the country, including in Gauteng…11:07 AM
- 10:54 AMZimbabweED will get 2030 term extension, says apostolic sect leaderA Zimbabwean apostolic sect leader has said his prophecy that President Emmerson Mnangagwa will remain in office until 2030 is being fulfilled, following Cabinet’s approval of draft legislation proposing significant constitutional amendments. Andby Makururu, leader of Johhane The Fifth of Africa…10:54 AM
- 8:37 AMZimbabweMutsvangwa’s Geza national hero status torches storm in ZANU-PFCalls by ZANU-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa to grant the late war veteran Blessed Runesu Geza national hero status have sparked debate within the ruling party. The remarks, follow Geza’s death in South Africa last Friday. He had reportedly been receiving medical treatment. Geza, a former…8:37 AM
- 8:22 AMSouth AfricaLungu Burial Case Reaches Supreme CourtSouth Africa’s Supreme Court is set to hear an appeal in an ongoing legal dispute over the burial arrangements of Zambia’s former president, Edgar Lungu. The case follows a ruling by the Pretoria High Court in Gauteng which ordered that Mr Lungu’s body be returned to Zambia for burial. His family…8:22 AM
