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ZimbabweMliswa warned over “misinterpreting proximity to power”- WorldMutsvangwa calls for dialogue to end Middle East conflictZimbabwe’s ruling party spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has called for diplomacy and international dialogue to resolve the escalating Middle East conflict, arguing that lasting peace depends on addressing the rights of the Palestinian people. Speaking at an Al-Quds Day solidarity event last…March 16, 2026
- ZimbabweMinister voices opposition to Constitutional Amendment No 3 BillZimbabwe’s Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services minister Tatenda Mavetera has publicly opposed aspects of the Constitutional Amendment No 3 Bill, becoming the first cabinet minister to express reservations about the proposed constitutional changes. The government…March 12, 2026
- PoliticsChiwenga urges youth to defend one man, one vote legacyZimbabwe Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga has said the liberation war was fought primarily for the principle of one man, one vote and the return of land to its rightful owners. He made the comments while addressing mourners at the funeral wake of Miriam Kangai, the widow of the late national…February 23, 2026
- ZimbabweTungwarara denies fallout with TagwireiPresidential Special Investment Adviser Paul Tungwarara has dismissed reports suggesting tensions between himself and prominent businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei, describing the claims as an imaginary rift driven by political interests. In a statement released in Harare on 14 February, Mr Tungwarara…February 15, 2026
- ZimbabweED will get 2030 term extension, says apostolic sect leaderA Zimbabwean apostolic sect leader has said his prophecy that President Emmerson Mnangagwa will remain in office until 2030 is being fulfilled, following Cabinet’s approval of draft legislation proposing significant constitutional amendments. Andby Makururu, leader of Johhane The Fifth of Africa…February 12, 2026
- ZimbabweChamisa renews calls for dialogueOpposition leader Nelson Chamisa has renewed his call for national dialogue, warning that deepening political and social divisions are undermining Zimbabwe’s cohesion and long-term development. In a Unity Day statement released on Monday, Mr Chamisa said intolerance, hostility and disunity had…December 23, 2025
- ZimbabweChin'ono raps Senate President over ZiFM poll rowAward-winning investigative journalist Hopewell Chin'ono has publicly criticised Zimbabwe’s Senate President, Mabel Chinomona, accusing her of interfering in the affairs of ZiFM Stereo following controversy around the station’s “Person of the Year” poll. The dispute emerged after ZiFM, a…December 21, 2025
- ZimbabweICT minister cautions young women in Zanu PFZimbabwe’s ICT minister, Tendai Mavetera, has urged young women entering Zanu PF to approach politics with a focus on service rather than personal vulnerability or exploitation. Her remarks, made during a weekend address to party youth, highlighted growing concerns about the pressures faced by…December 4, 2025
- South AfricaJob Sikhala faces arrest in South Africa over explosives claimsFormer Zimbabwean opposition MP Job Sikhala has been arrested in South Africa after authorities allegedly discovered explosives in his vehicle. The 53-year-old politician is currently being held at Pretoria Central Police Station as investigations continue. South African police have yet to issue…November 7, 2025
- ZimbabweTemba Mliswa accuses Zimbabwe VP's wife of military interferenceFormer Norton legislator Temba Mliswa accused Colonel Miniyothabo Baloyi, wife of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, of using military intelligence position to advance her husband's political ambitions in comments posted on social media Thursday. Mliswa claimed Baloyi operates parallel command…October 31, 2025
- ZimbabweNelson Chamisa Set to Launch New Political PartyGUTU, Zimbabwe- Former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa is preparing to unveil a new political movement in Gutu on 27 September, in what is expected to be a significant step in his political comeback. Sources close to Chamisa’s team say the announcement will coincide with the official handover of…September 21, 2025
- ZimbabweZimbabwe rapper Holy Ten accuses president's sons of house seizureZimbabwean rapper Holy Ten accused President Emmerson Mnangagwa's twin sons of orchestrating the repossession of his house and sending soldiers to his home in an Instagram Live broadcast on Sunday. The musician, whose real name is Mukudzei Chitsama, claimed Sean Mnangagwa, a major in the Zimbabwe…September 8, 2025
- ZimbabweChief Faces Backlash for Mnangagwa Life Presidency CallCHIMANIMANI, 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…September 5, 2025
- PoliticsZimbabwe Opposition rocked by insider claims Chamisa linked to ruling partyHarare - Justice Alfred Mavedzenge, a close confidant of Zimbabwe's opposition leader Nelson Chamisa, has unleashed political turmoil with allegations that Chamisa may be a creation of the ruling ZANU-PF party. In a controversial article, Mavedzenge claims Chamisa is being used to divide the…March 8, 2025
- PoliticsCCC Senator Tshabangu Challenges Party's Disciplinary ProcessHARARE - Senator Tshabangu, through his lawyer Nqobizitha Mlilo, issued a statement questioning the independence of the party's disciplinary panel. He announced plans to subpoena panel members' phone records to identify who was allegedly directing their decisions. "The differences have become…February 15, 2025
- CrimeHarare Mayor Faces Scrutiny Over Irregular Student Hostel ProjectHarare Mayor Jacob Mafume faced tough questions at a Commission of Inquiry on February 7, 2025, over irregularities in the construction of a luxury student hostel in Belvedere, including suspicious inspection records and failure to obtain proper zoning approval. Commission evidence leader Tapiwa…February 7, 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
