Zimbabwe

Latest in Zimbabwe

1. March 19ZimbabweMkandla attacks Chamisa, Mwonzora over ConstitutionWar veteran Max Mkandla has criticised opposition figures Nelson Chamisa and Douglas Mwonzora, saying they lack the moral authority to comment on constitutional matters. Mkandla’s remarks come amid ongoing debate over Constitutional Amendment No. 3, which has drawn mixed reactions from political…March 19
2. March 19ZimbabweZimbabwe plane crash: New details on fatal Masvingo incidentA Zimbabwe plane crash on Sunday morning has left a pilot dead and his wife seriously injured after their aircraft went down in a mountainous area of Masvingo Province. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the incident, which occurred at around 11:00 in Nyoka Village, between Zaka and…March 19
3. March 17ZimbabweMliswa warned over “misinterpreting proximity to power”Retired Lieutenant General Winston Sigauke Mapuranga has sharply rebuked former Norton legislator Temba Mliswa, cautioning him against “misinterpreting proximity to power” as political tensions rise over President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s reported bid to extend his rule to 2030. Mapuranga, one of…March 17
4. March 16ZimbabweHigh Court reinstates MSU students expelled over union activityA court has ruled in favour of the Zimbabwe National Students Union (Zinasu) in a legal challenge against Midlands State University (MSU), ordering the reinstatement of five students who had been expelled or suspended from the institution. The ruling follows a dispute that began early last year…March 16
5. March 15ZimbabweMkhwanazi to close chapter on criminal justice corruption inquiryThe parliamentary ad hoc committee investigating allegations of corruption within South Africa’s criminal justice system is set to conclude its hearings this week. KwaZulu-Natal’s top police official, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, is scheduled to deliver his final testimony, bringing a high-profile chapter…March 15
6. March 15OpinionHopewell Chin’ono Weighs in on the Iran Regime Change WarZimbabwean investigative journalist Hopewell Chin'ono has offered a detailed critique of the ongoing Iran regime change war, arguing that the conflict’s stated objectives, strategy and consequences raise serious geopolitical questions. According to Chin’ono, every war must have clear objectives…March 15
7. March 15ZimbabweGuruve Man Confesses to Killing Relatives in Chikurubi PrisonA man from Guruve accused of murdering several of his relatives made an emotional confession during a meeting with First Lady Auxilia Mnangagwa at Chikurubi Maximum Prison. The First Lady shared details of the encounter on her X account, describing the meeting as both distressing and enlightening…March 15
8. March 13ZimbabweZimbabwe offers incentives for AI investmentZimbabwean President, Emmerson Mnangagwa says his government will introduce incentives for businesses adopting AI technologies as part of a broader push to accelerate digital transformation and innovation. The announcement came during the launch of Zimbabwe’s National Artificial Intelligence…March 13
9. March 12ZimbabweMinister 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
10. March 11ZimbabweMugabe’s Son to Seek Formal Bail in CourtBellarmine Mugabe, the son of the late former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, is expected to appear in the Alexandra Magistrates Court on Wednesday morning to bring a formal bail application. He and co-accused Tobias Mugabe Matondze face serious charges following an alleged shooting incident…March 11