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ZimbabweZimbabwe court hears war veterans' challenge to Mnangagwa term-extension bill
ZimbabweMashingaidze says Muchena spoke in personal capacity- South AfricaMatlala didn’t pay for my BBL, says Lt Gen SenthumuleSenior police official Lt Gen Senthumule has told Parliament that businessman Cat Matlala did not pay for her cosmetic surgery, rejecting allegations raised earlier by Gen Sibiya. During testimony before an ad hoc committee, Lt Gen Senthumule addressed claims that Matlala had funded a Brazilian…March 10, 2026
- South AfricaPower outage halts Pretoria High Court operationsOperations at the Pretoria High Court were temporarily suspended on Monday after a power outage affected parts of Pretoria’s central business district, disrupting scheduled court proceedings. Officials from the Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ), which manages the country’s high courts, confirmed…March 9, 2026
- ZimbabweEU Extends Arms Embargo on Zimbabwe in Sanctions ReviewThe European Union has extended its arms embargo on Zimbabwe for a further year, in a move reflecting continued concern over political governance and human rights issues in the southern African nation. The decision, confirmed early on 18 February 2026, prolongs restrictions until February 2027 and…February 18, 2026
- CrimeZimbabwe 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…February 15, 2026
- ZimbabweZimbabwe cabinet approves sweeping constitutional changes to extend Mnangagwa's ruleZimbabwe's cabinet on Tuesday approved a draft constitutional amendment bill that would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office beyond 2028 by extending presidential terms from five to seven years and replacing direct elections with a parliamentary vote. The Constitutional Amendment…February 10, 2026
- South AfricaEkurhuleni reappoints Kelebogile Thepa as EMPD spokespersonThe City of Ekurhuleni has reinstated Lieutenant Colonel Kelebogile Thepa as the official spokesperson for the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD), marking her return to the role after being removed in 2023. City officials say the decision follows an internal review aimed at…November 17, 2025
- South AfricaCentrist Merger: Rise Mzansi, GOOD and BOSA Form New PartyJOHANNESBURG, South Africa- A centrist party will be launched this weekend as Rise Mzansi, the GOOD Party, and Build One South Africa (BOSA) officially merge. The new formation is expected to challenge South Africa’s traditional political structures ahead of the 2026 local elections. The joint…October 3, 2025
- PoliticsMinister of Transport, Creecy Dissolves RAF BoardSouth Africa’s Transport Minister, Barbara Creecy, has dissolved the board of the Road Accident Fund (RAF) amid ongoing governance and operational difficulties. The decision, announced on 15 July 2025, addresses concerns that have compromised the state-funded entity’s ability to deliver on its…July 15, 2025
