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Khama should try humility
Ian Khama's latest unprovoked outburst - praising Ian Smith's Rhodesia and branding Zimbabwe a "failed state" - is as tone-deaf as it is arrogant. No wonder Batswana now regard their ex-president with...Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 17:23hrs | 579 | by Dereck Goto
Mnangagwa returns from AU Summit
SADC chairperson and Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has returned home from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where he attended the 38th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU). This year's summit, he...Published: 16 Feb 2025 at 17:16hrs | 835 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa leaves for AU Summit
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, in his capacity as the Southern African Development Community (SADC) chairperson, has departed for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to attend the 38th Ordinary Session of the Afric...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 14:07hrs | 708 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa meets Kenyan opposition leader
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday met Kenyan opposition leader Mr. Raila Odinga, who sought Zimbabwe's support for his candidature for the position of African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson....Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 13:56hrs | 219 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to intensify lobby for UN Security Council seat
ZIMBABWE will take its lobby for a United Nations Security Council seat to the African Union (AU) when the continental bloc meets in February, President Mnangagwa has said.The Southern African...Published: 21 Jan 2024 at 07:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Nevers Mumba making a spirited attempt to take the regime change agenda from where Mwanawasa left it
"For those who don't know the late Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa, let me fill you in about him. During his tenure of office as Zambian President, he became the darling of Western countries and, che...Published: 06 Sep 2023 at 21:06hrs | 5 | by Patrick Chinamasa ZANU-PF Treasure
Hichilema's previous known political association with Chamisa creates unwholesome perceptions
Reverend Dr. Nevers Sikwila Mumba. Who is this man? People who don't know him were caught completely by surprise by his pronouncements as Head of SEOM (SADC Electoral Observation Mission), purportedly...Published: 03 Sep 2023 at 18:45hrs | 3 | by ZanuPF Treasurer General. @Chinamasa_PA
Charumbira pushes for quick implementation of Africa free trade area
Pan African Parliament (PAP) President Chief Fortune Charumbira has jolted the legislative continental body's committees to prioritise review of their work plans and ensure that activities, aimed at f...Published: 05 Mar 2023 at 16:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa flies out again
President Mnangagwa has left the country for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where he will join other African leaders for the 36th Ordinary Session of the African Union summit that will tackle political, econom...Published: 17 Feb 2023 at 20:51hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Which African countries stand to benefit from AU-EU Summit?
AFRICA has a huge opportunity: The EU's new strategy for critical raw materials calls for diversification in supply chains, potentially opening up a big market for Africa's lithium, graphite, cobalt, ...Published: 25 Feb 2022 at 07:10hrs | 13 | by Conrad Onyango
Mnangagwa jets of to Brussels, Belgium
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is expected to leave the country today for Brussels, Belgium, for the EU/AU summit as he bolsters the country's re-engagement and engagement initiative that has seen Zimbabwe's rel...Published: 15 Feb 2022 at 05:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa back home from AU summit
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has returned home from Ethiopia where he attended the 35th African Union summit.He was welcomed at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport by Vice Presiden...Published: 07 Feb 2022 at 14:32hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe elected into AU's Peace and Security Council
THE African Union's election of Zimbabwe into the AU's Peace and Security Council is an honour that the country should be proud of, at a time when there are growing concerns over insurgencies in a num...Published: 07 Feb 2022 at 05:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to attend AU summit
President Mnangagwa is expected to join his counterparts at the African Union's (AU) 35th ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia this weeken...Published: 02 Feb 2022 at 05:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa should ratify democracy laws
THE continued delay by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government to ratify the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG) despite signing it three years ago is as concerning ...Published: 29 Sep 2021 at 06:47hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
'Ratify democracy charter before 2023'
GOVERNMENT has been urged to complete the ratification of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG) before the 2023 general elections in order to promote free and fair electio...Published: 27 Sep 2021 at 06:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Africa must develop own medicines industry'
THE elaborate, well-coordinated and effective new initiatives towards combating the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic in Africa is a demonstration of solidarity, cooperation and unity among African nati...Published: 07 Feb 2021 at 06:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to attend AU virtual summit
President Mnangagwa will be virtually attending the 34th African Union Ordinary Session Assembly of Heads of States, which starts today and runs until the end of day tomorrow. Key issues expec...Published: 06 Feb 2021 at 06:59hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans targets 2 top AU posts
TWO Zimbabweans are vying for top posts at the upcoming African Union 34th Ordinary Session where President Mnangagwa is expected to join other Heads of State for the summit virtually over the weekend...Published: 04 Feb 2021 at 05:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa bash for assuming SADC Troika chairmanship
ZANU-PF youths have called for a bash at the party's main headquarters in Harare to celebrate President Emmerson Mnangagwa's assumption of the SADC Troika chairmanship.A message circulated on ...Published: 19 Aug 2019 at 11:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Muzamhindo presents an Alternative, Clear and sound Development plan which will take Zimbabwe forward
Academic Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo writes:A policy is a declaration of an intention of an organisation or institution. These are rules and regulations which will set terms of references for an o...Published: 09 Jul 2019 at 09:56hrs | 1 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Mnangagwa, DRC's Tshisekedi in Afcon banter
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa took time to discuss football matters on the sidelines of the 12th extraordinary AU summit on free trade areas and was involved in a banter with DR Congo President Félix Tshiseked...Published: 09 Jul 2019 at 07:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa backs free trade
President Mnangagwa says the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) – a trade pact that is envisaged to create a single market – is "a step forward" likely to promote inclusive growth a...Published: 20 Jun 2019 at 07:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's mounting foreign trips expose him
I will not allow the raging debate and shaming of the chief ruler's penchant for frequent and extravagantly lavish travels without my pound of flesh. Not even that I am a Shylock, but the extr...Published: 31 Mar 2019 at 13:44hrs | 3 | by Makaita Noel Mutasa
Ethiopian Airlines team expected for Air Zimbabwe deal
An Ethiopian Airlines team is expected in the country next month to start negotiations for the proposed partnership deal between Air Zimbabwe and Africa's biggest and most profitable airline.E...Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 07:52hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
'Government does not own Zimpapers'
Former Minister of Information Professor Jonathan Moyo says government does not have any shareholding in the Zimbabwe Newspapers (Zimpapers) a company that publishes The Herald, The Chronicle, Sunday ...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 13:15hrs | 13 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Step up Ramaphosa
Mnangagwa's nickname was never complimentary. Crocodiles are feared not admired. There is certainly much to fear in the hooded eyes of Mnangagwa – and nothing to admire in the bare-faced lies he tol...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 14:36hrs | 9 | by Zimvigil
Mnangagwa and his love for expensive jets
At a time when Finance minister Mthuli Ncube is implementing austerity measures that have only brought more suffering to ordinary Zimbabweans, President Emmerson Mnangagwa is behaving as if he is from...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 13:45hrs | 1 | by Benjamin Manzini
Regional support thwarts regime change agenda
Zimbabwe has recently been on an onslaught from the West, who have been using local opposition parties and Non-Governmental Organisations in attempts to destabilise the country. The actions of the opp...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 10:46hrs | 1 | by Anesu Pedzisayi
Mnangagwa defends army
President Emmerson Mnangagwa who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces has dismissed claims that the army raped women and killed people during recent protests over massive incr...Published: 12 Feb 2019 at 10:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa returns
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has returned home from the 32nd ordinary session of the African Union assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, which took a strong stand on reforming the continental body and it...Published: 11 Feb 2019 at 18:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
EU tells Mnangagwa 'No reforms, no aid'
THE European Union (EU) has told President Emmerson Mnangagwa that the bloc would only consider extending aid to his government if the Harare administration met certain conditions that include respect...Published: 11 Feb 2019 at 09:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa arrives in Ethiopia
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived in Addis Ababa the capital city of Ethiopia to attend the biannual summit of Heads of State and Government.President Mnangagwa who is accompanied by th...Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 20:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Multi-party democracy is entrenched in Zim' said Herald - then how come have yet to hold first ever free elections
"Multi-party democracy has been entrenched in Zimbabwe, yet the system has been missing one crucial part - dialogue among political parties and players," wrote Herald Editorial."We note that P...Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 20:12hrs | 1 | by Nomusa Garikai
Mnangagwa flies out to Ethiopia
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has left Harare this Friday afternoon for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where he will join other heads of state and government from the continent for the 32nd Ordinary Session of ...Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 10:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa tells AU leaders ahead of summit 'opposition instigated recent violence' - another damned lie
Whilst a nation like German has earned a reputation for being confident and competent, Zimbabwe is now notorious for Zanu PF leaders' hen's teeth tales! Every time something fishy happens in Zimbabwe ...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 07:42hrs | 10 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Mnangagwa launches diplomatic offensive
After taking over from former President Robert Mugabe in November last year, President Mnangagwa and his team needed to provide strong leadership and put the basic fundamentals in place for the countr...Published: 28 Dec 2018 at 20:34hrs | 1 | by Staffg reporter
Liquid Telecom to invest $400m USD in Egyptian network infrastructure and data centres following completion of 'Cape to Cairo'
Harare, Zimbabwe. December 10, 2018 - Leading pan-African telecoms group Liquid Telecom has announced that it is investing 8 billion Egyptian Pounds ($400m US Dollars) in Egypt over t...Published: 10 Dec 2018 at 09:33hrs | 1 | by Mapozho Saruchera
Mnangagwa, Chiwenga hugs each other to dispel feud reports
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is welcomed from the AU summit by Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga at Robert Mugabe International Airport yesterday. ...Published: 19 Nov 2018 at 16:40hrs | | by John Manzongo
Mnangagwa back from AU Summit
President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his delegation are back from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where he had attended the 11th African Union (AU) summit.Speaking to journalists soon after arrival, the Pre...Published: 18 Nov 2018 at 19:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa back from AU summit
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived back home from Mauritania where he attended the 31st African Union summit.The President was received at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport...Published: 03 Jul 2018 at 13:49hrs | | by Staff rpeorter
Graft, insecurity dominate AU Summit
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa today joins his counterparts from across the continent for the official opening of the 31st Ordinary Session of the African Union Summit, whose proceedings started on Friday with a...Published: 01 Jul 2018 at 08:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa in Mauritania
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived in Mauritania for the 31st Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) summit.The President landed at Oum Tounsi International Airport early Saturday mo...Published: 30 Jun 2018 at 17:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa off to AU summit
President Mnangagwa left the country yesterday for Mauritania, where he is set to join other African Heads of State and Government for the 31st ordinary session of the African Union Summit.The...Published: 30 Jun 2018 at 08:02hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Credible polls critical to investors
ALTHOUGH President Emmerson Mnangagwa has travelled to 12 countries since his seizure of power in a bid to engage, seek legitimacy, bring investment and source funds for polls, his efforts will come t...Published: 06 Apr 2018 at 08:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa opens $40m refinery plant
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday officially opened the $40 million Willowton Group's refinery plant in Mutare and commended the company for responding to Government's call for beneficiation of a...Published: 24 Mar 2018 at 08:24hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Sadc leaders to hear Zimbabwe 'coup' gripe
A pre-election observer team from the SADC will table before the bloc's regional leaders grievances around Zimbabwe's transition from former president Robert Mugabe's regime to Emmerson Mnangagwa's mi...Published: 21 Mar 2018 at 06:22hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa barred from attending AU Extra-Ordinary Summit sessions?
Report from African Union Extra-Ordinary Summit sessions in Kigali, Rwanda say President Emmerson Mnangagwa is sitting in the gallery not with other Head of States at AU summit in Rwanda today. The AU...Published: 20 Mar 2018 at 15:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
The national question post-Mugabe era
Reports that former president Robert Mugabe is bitter as extensively covered in two sister weeklies, the Zimbabwe Independent and The Standard, made interesting yet very sad reading.In what tu...Published: 11 Mar 2018 at 09:24hrs | | by Nigel Nyamutumbu
Mystery over G40 petition
AFRICAN Union (AU) Commission chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat has rubbished claims by former Zanu PF officials that a petition has been forwarded to the continental body detailing military excesses d...Published: 19 Feb 2018 at 06:05hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
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