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April 1PoliticsBlessed Geza Criticises Tagwirei and Mnangagwa in New VideoHARARE- Outspoken political activist Blessed Geza has released a new video on YouTube titled Thank You Zimbabwe | The Way Forward After March 31 I More Exposes. In it, he thanks Zimbabweans for their support amid ongoing political and economic turmoil while sharply criticizing President Emmerson…April 1
March 31PoliticsZRP Denies Authorising Illegal ProtestsHARARE- The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has dismissed claims circulating on social media that it authorised illegal protests against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule. In a statement, Police Spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi clarified that the ZRP had not issued any such statement. He…March 31
March 19PoliticsSouth Africa’s Health Minister Pushes for Stricter Regulation of Private Healthcare SectorCAPE TOWN – South Africa’s Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has called for increased regulation of the private healthcare sector, including private hospitals and related services. Motsoaledi stated that while the medical aid sector is regulated under the Medical Schemes Act, other aspects…March 19
March 19PoliticsZRP chief: "I can't block protests" as nationwide demos loomHARARE- Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Commissioner-General Stephen Mutamba has clarified that he does not have the authority to permit or prohibit peaceful protests in the country. His remarks came in response to a notification from the “Concerned Citizens of Zimbabwe,” who had informed the…March 19
March 14PoliticsEFF Supports SADC Troop Withdrawal from DRCThe Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have welcomed the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) decision to end the SADC Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and initiate a phased troop withdrawal. Announced during an Extraordinary SADC Summit in Harare, Zimbabwe, the decision…March 14
March 8PoliticsZimbabwe Opposition rocked by insider claims Chamisa linked to ruling partyHarare - Justice Alfred Mavedzenge, a close confidant of Zimbabwe's opposition leader Nelson Chamisa, has unleashed political turmoil with allegations that Chamisa may be a creation of the ruling ZANU-PF party. In a controversial article, Mavedzenge claims Chamisa is being used to divide the…March 8
March 6PoliticsMKP rejects bullet train for freight solution on congested N3Opposition parties in KwaZulu-Natal have urged the provincial government to abandon plans for a bullet train between Durban and Johannesburg, calling instead for investment in freight rail to reduce truck traffic on the accident-prone N3 highway. The Umkhonto Wesizwe Party (MKP) criticized Premier…March 6
February 28PoliticsBlessed Mhlanga Denied Bail in High-Profile Incitement CaseHARARE- A court has denied bail to journalist Blessed Mhlanga in a high-profile incitement case, with Magistrate Farai Gwatima ruling that his release could compromise the ongoing investigation and risk public unrest. During Friday’s proceedings, Gwatima underscored the prosecution’s…February 28
February 25PoliticsMK Party Initiates Disciplinary Action Against Duduzile ZumaThe Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has initiated disciplinary proceedings against MP Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla following her controversial social media attack on the party's Secretary-General, Floyd Shivambu. The announcement came during a party press briefing in Sandton on Monday (15:30 GMT). "In the…February 25
February 24PoliticsRamaphosa Defends Budget Delay, Says GNU Remains StrongPresident Cyril Ramaphosa defended the last-minute postponement of South Africa's budget speech Monday, calling it "unfortunate" but necessary to maintain unity within the new coalition government. The delay, announced just hours before Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana was scheduled to present…February 24