Emmerson Mnangagwa

Zimbabwe: Presidential helicopter crashes, Mnangagwa not on board

A helicopter belonging to Zimbabwe’s Air Force, intended to transport President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has crashed during take-off at Masvingo Airport, officials say. Information Minister Jenfan Muswere told state broadcaster ZBC that the aircraft only had crew members on board and there were

September 17, 2024

Zimbabwe·Zimbabwe Politics

Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa vows to respect term limits

Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has firmly rejected speculation that he intends to seek a third term in office, insisting he will step down in 2028 as mandated by the constitution. Speaking to Zimbabwean expatriates in Beijing, where he is attending the China-Africa

September 2, 2024

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean Human Rights Defenders Arrested at Airport Ahead of SADC Summit

Three prominent human rights defenders, Robson Chere of the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union (ARTUZ), Namatai Kwekweza, and opposition councillor Samuel Gwenzi, have been arrested at Robert Mugabe International Airport. This incident occurred as they were about to board a plane, according to

July 31, 2024

Zimbabwe

Mnangagwa Announces Retirement Plans Amid Zanu PF and Military Tensions

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

July 4, 2024

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe President Fires Deputy Minister Over Alleged Tribal Remarks

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has dismissed Simelisizwe Sibanda, the Deputy Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science, and Technology Development, with immediate effect. The announcement was made on Monday by Chief Secretary Martin Rushwaya, though no official reason was provided. The Progressive

July 1, 2024

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Zimbabwe

Senator Tshabangu Questions US$9 Million Procurement for Undelivered Toilets

Opposition senator Sengezo Tshabangu has raised concerns over the Finance Ministry’s disbursement of US$9 million for the procurement of portable toilets and vests from a South African firm, despite significant delays and inflated costs. Tshabangu, representing Matabeleland North province, questioned the decision

July 1, 2024

Zimbabwe·Zimbabwe Politics

Mnangagwa Allegedly Ousts Chinamasa from Influential Treasury General Post

Former Cabinet minister and Zanu-PF politburo member Patrick Chinamasa has reportedly been removed from his influential post as treasury general following a conflict with President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Sources indicate the rift stemmed from Chinamasa’s perceived interference with Cabinet ministers. Mnangagwa recently summoned

June 3, 2024

Zimbabwe

ZANU PF Dismisses Succession Talks as Mnangagwa Reshuffles Politburo

In a recent statement, ZANU PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa declared that succession is not on President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s or the party’s agenda. This comes in response to speculation following a reshuffle of the Politburo announced by the party’s secretary general, Obert Mpofu.

May 21, 2024

Yesterday, Transport and Infrastructure Development Minister Felix Mhona (center), accompanied by Mr. Song Qibo, Chairman of China Jiangsu International (right), and Airport Development Manager Shamiso Makova, toured the VVIP pavilion lounge at Harare's Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport. — Photo by Innocent Makawa

Zimbabwe

Mount Hampden: Charles Prince Airport Upgrade

The Government is actively upgrading Charles Prince Airport in Mount Hampden, Harare, transforming it from a facility dedicated to light aircraft and flying schools into an international airport. This initiative is part of the broader effort to modernize Zimbabwe’s aviation infrastructure. As

April 30, 2024

Mozambique·Zimbabwe Politics

ZANU PF Registers Zimbabweans for Mozambique Elections Amid Rigging Concerns

ZANU PF has registered thousands of Zimbabweans to participate in the Mozambique presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for October 9, 2024, The Mirror revealed. The newspaper reported that three of its reporters, working undercover, along with hundreds of other Zimbabweans, completed registration

April 26, 2024

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