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ZimbabweMnangagwa signs law extending his rule to 2030 and ending direct presidential votes
South AfricaRamaphosa to face MPs as Parliament begins Phala Phala impeachment process- South AfricaBMA processes over 72,000 travellers at Beitbridge during Easter periodSouth Africa's Border Management Authority said it has processed more than 72,000 travellers at the Beitbridge Border Post since the start of the Easter holiday period, with officials expecting up to 25,000 crossings per day at the peak. BMA Assistant Commissioner Azwi Managa said the authority…April 6, 2026
- South AfricaFrance withdraws Ramaphosa's G7 invitation after US threatens boycottFrance has revoked an invitation to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to attend the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains in June following sustained pressure from Washington, the South African presidency said on Thursday. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya confirmed that the United States had…March 26, 2026
- ZimbabweZimbabwe war veterans file court bid to block Mnangagwa term extensionSix Zimbabwean war veterans filed an urgent application at the Constitutional Court on Sunday seeking to block President Emmerson Mnangagwa from advancing a draft law that could extend his stay in power until 2030. The application, prepared by constitutional law expert Professor Lovemore Madhuku…February 16, 2026
- 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
- South AfricaSolar eclipse to be visible across parts of Southern AfricaA rare astronomical event is set to captivate skywatchers across parts of southern Africa, including Zimbabwe, on 17 February 2026. An annular solar eclipse will occur when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun but does not cover it completely, creating a striking “ring of fire” effect in…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
- South AfricaSouth Africa assesses flood damage as death toll rises to 38outh Africa is still assessing the full extent of infrastructure damage caused by flooding in Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces that has killed at least 38 people over the past two weeks, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday. The death toll from recent heavy rains and flooding has risen to…January 22, 2026
- AfricaZambia church, civil society plan nationwide protests over constitution reformsCatholic bishops and civil society groups in Zambia are preparing to lead nationwide protests on Friday against the government's constitutional amendment process, which critics say lacks legitimacy despite a court ruling that declared it unconstitutional. The Oasis Forum, a coalition of lawyers…November 25, 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
- OpinionHichilema’s Visit to Zim: The Power Dynamics Behind the OpticsZambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema recently made a high-profile trip to Harare, co-chairing the Zambia–Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission. But beyond the ceremonial handshakes, Hichilema's visit to Zimbabwe has sparked debate about the intersection of business and politics in the region…November 14, 2025
- South AfricaMan with 34 criminal cases denies being Sibiya protectorStuart James Scharnick denied on Wednesday being suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya's bodyguard after Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo told the Madlanga Commission he has 34 criminal cases on record. Scharnick said Khumalo was trying to mislead the commission…November 5, 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
- AfricaSADC Backs North-South Economic Corridor PlanSeven Southern African Development Community (SADC) nations have endorsed a plan to transform the North-South Corridor (NSC) into a smart economic corridor, aiming to drive industrialisation, job creation, and sustainable growth. The decision was made at a high-level workshop in Johannesburg…August 8, 2025
- OpinionThe “Shona” Illusion? New Research Challenges Zimbabwe’s Ethnolinguistic FoundationsReport Focus News– Special Report Harare, Zimbabwe — A new academic paper by cultural analyst and media researcher Brilliant Pongo is raising eyebrows—and questions—about the roots of Zimbabwe’s largest ethnic-linguistic identity. Titled “Constructing ‘Shona’: Colonial Linguistics, Identity…May 3, 2025
- ZimbabweWar Veterans Demand Mnangagwa's Exit, Issue Veiled ThreatsSenior ZANU PF member and war veteran Blessed Runesu Geza declared President Emmerson Mnangagwa "unfit to rule" and demanded his immediate resignation during a dramatic press conference in Harare on Wednesday, suggesting possible military intervention if he refuses to step down. Geza, flanked by…January 27, 2025
