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HARARE, 26 October 2025– A growing political storm is brewing in Zimbabwe after the ruling Zanu-PF party endorsed moves to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term in office until 2030. The proposal, which would require amending the national constitution, has sparked widespread concern about a possible slide into authoritarianism. Zanu-PF, which has ruled Zimbabwe since independence […]
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa- Senior health officials in South Africa have warned against attempts to turn public clinics into informal border control points, saying the practice is unlawful, dangerous, and contrary to the country’s Constitution. In recent weeks, unauthorised groups have stationed themselves outside clinic gates, demanding identification documents from patients before allowing them entry. Witnesses […]
CHIMANIMANI, Zimbabwe- A traditional leader in Manicaland province has sparked an uproar after endorsing Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa for a life presidency, raising concerns about chiefs engaging in partisan politics. Chief Oliver Saurombe made the remarks at a drug abuse awareness meeting in Chimanimani, claiming six local chiefs supported Mnangagwa ruling indefinitely. Saurombe’s comments come […]
The South African government has expressed serious concern over reports of groups and communities preventing foreign nationals from accessing healthcare at public facilities. These actions, driven by frustrations over strained public services, including overburdened clinics and exhausted healthcare workers, are unlawful and violate the country’s democratic principles. The government acknowledges citizens’ concerns but urges the […]
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced his intention to leave office in 2028, adhering to the constitutional two-term limit. This comes amid mounting pressure from within Zanu PF and the military. Speaking at the commissioning of a baobab fruit juice and water processing plant in Mutare, Mnangagwa said, “Our (Zanu PF) constitution says that after every […]
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