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ZimbabweZimbabwe war veterans file court bid to block Mnangagwa term extension- ZimbabweZimbabwe 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)…February 16, 2026
- ZimbabweZimbabwe 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…February 13, 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
- ZimbabweZimbabwe in talks with Swiss firm Mabetex to build national stadiumZimbabwe is in talks with Swiss construction firm Mabetex Group to build a modern multi-purpose national stadium in Mount Hampden, officials said on Saturday, as the country seeks to end years of sporting isolation caused by substandard facilities. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube held discussions…January 26, 2026
- ZimbabweZimbabwe VP's wife donates wheelchairs to disabled musician's charityThe wife of Zimbabwe's Vice President donated 20 wheelchairs and cash to a musician's foundation supporting people with disabilities, the musician said in a statement on Saturday, in a gesture that has drawn praise from public figures. Colonel Miniyothabo Baloyi-Chiwenga visited musician Tongai…November 16, 2025
- ZimbabweZambia, Zimbabwe leaders call for deeper ties at inaugural commissionZambian President Hakainde Hichilema urged Zimbabwe and Zambia to reconnect with their shared liberation history and deepen people-to-people partnerships at the inaugural Bi-National Commission in Harare on Friday. Hichilema and Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa co-chaired the first session…November 15, 2025
- ZimbabweRobert Mugabe Jnr Found Guilty of Illegal Drug PossessionRobert Mugabe Jnr, the son of the late former Zimbabwean president Robert Gabriel Mugabe, has been found guilty of illegal drug possession by a Harare magistrate. The 33-year-old appeared before Magistrate Lisa Mutendereki, where he pleaded for leniency, citing that he is a single father raising…November 13, 2025
- ZimbabweZimbabwe preacher Magaya granted bail on rape, fraud chargesZimbabwean church leader Walter Magaya has been granted US$3,000 bail by the High Court after his arrest on rape and fraud charges, dismissing the allegations as a "calculated campaign" orchestrated by the Zimbabwe Gender Commission. Justice Gibson Mandaza on Tuesday authorized Magaya's release…November 12, 2025
- ZimbabweZimbabwe ZANU-PF defends Mnangagwa term extension planZimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF has defended its resolution to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term beyond 2028, saying the move complies with constitutional provisions and reflects the democratic will of the party membership. ZANU-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa told SABC the party…October 28, 2025
- ZimbabweZimbabwe activist charged over anti-Mnangagwa protestsOpposition activist Godfrey Karembera, known as Madzibaba WeShanduko, appeared before Harare magistrate Tapiwa Kuhudzai on Wednesday facing charges of incitement to participate in public gathering with intent to cause public violence. The charges stem from planned protests dubbed the One Million…October 23, 2025
- ZimbabweZimbabwe leads Southern Africa growth with six percent IMF projectionZimbabwe's economy is projected to grow by six percent in 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund, positioning it as the strongest performer in Southern Africa as agricultural recovery and record gold prices drive a rebound from drought-induced contraction. The IMF Executive Board…October 21, 2025
- ZimbabweZimbabwe announces $150 civil service bonus ahead of protestsZimbabwe will pay civil servants a special presidential bonus of $150 in two installments as nationwide protests loom Friday, Public Service Minister Edgar Moyo announced Thursday. The payment will be disbursed in two equal installments of $75 in November and December 2025, in addition to regular…October 16, 2025
- ZimbabweMnangagwa-Chiwenga rift widens over corruption scandalA corruption scandal has split Zimbabwe's ruling party after Vice President Constantino Chiwenga accused business allies of President Emmerson Mnangagwa of stealing $3.2 billion, prompting a fierce rebuttal from the president's legal affairs secretary who called the allegations "treasonous." The…October 15, 2025
- ZimbabweWar veteran Geza calls Zimbabwe mass protest against Mnangagwa Oct 17Expelled ZANU-PF war veteran Blessed Geza called for mass protests in Harare on Friday October 17 against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government, accusing the administration of corruption and constitutional violations. In a public address Saturday, Geza urged "all progressive Zimbabweans" to…October 11, 2025
- ZimbabweZimbabwe president signals 2028 elections will proceed as scheduledPresident Emmerson Mnangagwa told ruling party officials Thursday that Zimbabwe's general elections will take place in 2028 as constitutionally mandated, rejecting allies' push to extend his term until 2030. Speaking at the Zanu-PF Central Committee meeting in Harare, Mnangagwa instructed party…September 18, 2025
- ZimbabweAir Zimbabwe launches Harare-Mutare flights for tourism expoHARARE, Zimbabwe – The national carrier Air Zimbabwe has announced temporary daily flights connecting the capital with Mutare ahead of Zimbabwe's premier international tourism showcase scheduled for September 10-12. The 2025 edition marks the first time the expo will be hosted in Mutare…August 28, 2025
- ZimbabweFamily Feud Turns Deadly: Engineer Accused of Orchestrating Brother’s Arrest and Murder PlotFrom Our Court Correspondent Harare – Family Feud Turns Criminal: Two Brothers Face Off in Court Over Alleged Plot to Eliminate Sibling In a case that could easily be mistaken for a courtroom drama, two brothers appeared before a Harare court this week in a matter dating back over a decade. Mr…August 10, 2025
- CrimeAFM Pastor and Wife in Court Over US$158K Fraud AllegationsHARARE- An Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) Church pastor, Titus Murefu, aged 59, and his wife, Winnet, appeared before Harare regional magistrate Clever Tsikwa on Thursday, charged with defrauding a school operator of US$158,000 in a rent-to-buy property deal. The couple was remanded out of custody…June 27, 2025
- ZimbabweHarare Man Steals Wife's Money to Fund Burial of Love ChildA woman in Harare has been granted a protection order against her husband after he stole money and sold household belongings to pay for the funeral of a child he fathered outside their marriage. Sirena Mutisi brought her husband, Elliot Maruye, before the Harare Civil Court on charges of emotional…May 21, 2025
- WorldHarare Woman Acquitted of COS Fraud ChargesA woman from Harare, Nyasha Mandeya, has been acquitted by a magistrate after being accused of defrauding a client, Olivia Mugugu, of US$22,000. Mugugu had sought certificates of sponsorship (COS) for her siblings to relocate to the United Kingdom. Mandeya was charged with misleading Mugugu into…April 28, 2025
- Politics95 Arrested Following Anti-Mnangagwa Protest in HarareNinety-five individuals were arrested after an anti-President Emmerson Mnangagwa protest in Harare's Robert Mugabe Square on March 31, 2025. The protesters face charges under the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act for allegedly inciting violence and disrupting public peace. The group is…April 1, 2025
- CrimeZimbabwe Taxi Driver Convicted of Kidnapping Over Payment DisputeA Harare court has convicted Talent Mhembere, 33, of kidnapping after the inDrive taxi driver detained and drove off with a passenger who couldn't provide exact change for her fare. Faith Gwena, 28, testified that Mhembere locked her in his vehicle and sped away on November 19, 2023, when she…February 12, 2025
- ZimbabweHarare Mayor's Property Faces Demolition Over Illegal ConversionsCity official recommends razing unauthorized hostel renovations at Jacob Mafume's Belvedere residence after admission of permit violations. Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume faces the prospect of demolition at his Belvedere property after converting it into a hostel without proper permits, just months…February 12, 2025
- CrimePolice Officer Charged Over Illegal Transport Rank ViolenceHarare law enforcement member accused of joining rank marshal dispute faces charges of resisting arrest and abuse of duty. A 34-year-old Harare police officer appeared in court Saturday charged with resisting arrest and abuse of duty after allegedly participating in violence over control of an…January 28, 2025
- PoliticsDeath threats hit Harare council whistleblowersSenior official reveals poisoning attempts and assassination threats against those exposing corruption at Zimbabwe's capital city authority. A top Harare City Council official has testified that whistleblowers exposing corruption at Town House face death threats and poisoning attempts, revealing a…January 16, 2025
