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1. February 10ZimbabweZimbabwe 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
2. February 4ZimbabweSouth African Court Postpones Job Sikhala Terrorism Case to MayA South African court has postponed the trial of outspoken Zimbabwean politician Job Sikhala, who is facing terrorism charges, after prosecutors said they were still waiting for key fingerprint and DNA evidence. Sikhala and his co-accused, Alexander Thema, are expected to appear in court again on…February 4
3. February 4ZimbabweZimbabwean lady Queen Nadia TV in explicit content rowA Zimbabwean social media personality known as Queen Nadia TV has become the focus of intense public debate after amassing millions of followers on Facebook through highly suggestive but non-explicit videos. The content creator, who operates under the verified page name Queen Nadia TV, has seen…February 4
4. January 30ZimbabweRBZ urges calm as new ZiG banknotes rollout nearsThe Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has sought to reassure the public ahead of the planned introduction of new ZiG banknotes, saying the process will be gradual and that there is no need for people to rush to exchange their existing cash. Speaking at a State of the Economy engagement in Bulawayo on…January 30
5. January 29ZimbabweGarwe warns against Sabhuku deals in land salesZimbabwe’s Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Daniel Garwe, has issued a renewed warning against Sabhuku deals, saying the government will not tolerate the illegal occupation or sale of land. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Mr Garwe said the practice, where land is sold…January 29
6. January 27ZimbabweLet Themba Gorimbo Be ZimbabweanAn open letter to the Government of Zimbabwe and the Minister of Sport By Brilliant Pongo — Political Analyst & Commentator, Report Focus News Dear Government of Zimbabwe, Dear Honourable Minister responsible for Sport, This is not a request for a stadium. Not a plea for a budget vote. Not even a…January 27
7. January 27ZimbabweZimbabwe’s Inflation Finally in Single Digits: What It Means, What’s Working — and Why the “Broken System” Still Produces LuxuryBy Brilliant Pongo — Political Analyst & Editor, Report Focus News Bloomberg says Zimbabwe’s annual inflation has dropped into single digits for the first time since 1997. The headline figure being cited is 4.1% in January, down from 15% in December. That sentence can sound like economics poetry…January 27
8. January 26ZimbabweChamisa and the Opposition Loop A reflective enquiry into the red flags Zimbabwe kept excusingChamisa and the Opposition Loop A reflective enquiry into the red flags Zimbabwe kept excusing Zimbabwe’s opposition space has a habit: it is forever building movements that look like institutions, yet behave like personal vehicles. It is forever chasing a saviour, then acting surprised when the…January 26
9. January 26ZimbabweZimbabwe 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
10. January 25OpinionChamisa Is “Back” — But Trust Is Not a Light SwitchNelson Chamisa’s return to the political stage is being marketed like a comeback concert: the crowd is expected to roar, the lights to rise, and the old anthem to play as if nothing happened. But politics is not entertainment. It is not a reunion tour. It is duty—and duty, once abandoned, does not…January 25