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Zimbabwe is simply run by the wrong people

Zimbabwe is not a complicated country to govern. It does not suffer from a lack of natural resources, human capital, or strategic advantage. What it suffers from is a chronic shortage of competent leadership.For decades, the coun…

Published: 23 Jan 2026 at 12:03hrs | 224 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Mnangagwa orders review of Zanu-PF salaries

President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has reportedly ordered a major review of salaries for employees of the ruling Zanu-PF party, with the lowest-paid workers expected to earn close to US$700 per month, while senior Politburo members coul…

Published: 23 Jan 2026 at 07:55hrs | 645 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF clips Tungwarara's wings

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reportedly taken steps to curb the activities of his investment adviser, Paul Tungwarara, following public criticism of political figures that has stirred tensions within Zanu-PF.The move comes after a cont…

Published: 22 Jan 2026 at 09:28hrs | 781 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa clips Tungwarara's wings

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reportedly moved to rein in his investment adviser, Tempter Paul Tungwarara, after reprimanding him for using divisive language at party-linked rallies where he has launched sharp attacks on political rival…

Published: 21 Jan 2026 at 19:51hrs | 3887 | by Staff reporter

Musengezi quits Zanu-PF, launches new political party

Zanu-PF activist and President Emmerson Mnangagwa's legitimacy challenger, Sybeth Musengezi, has dumped the ruling party and announced the formation of his own political outfit, Suthisa Ilizwe–Gutsaruzhinji (SI-G).Musengezi rose to promine…

Published: 21 Jan 2026 at 13:37hrs | 908 | by Staff reporter

'Mnangagwa life presidency is a redline'

Zimbabwe's opposition and civil society organisations have warned they are ready to legally challenge any attempt to amend the Constitution to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's tenure beyond the current limit.The alert comes after gove…

Published: 19 Jan 2026 at 14:57hrs | 891 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa sheds light on betrayal, arrest, torture

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has reflected on his 10-year imprisonment, which began in 1965 when he was just 18, describing it as one of the most difficult yet defining periods of his life during Zimbabwe's liberation struggle.In a recent …

Published: 19 Jan 2026 at 11:33hrs | 1114 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa advisor ready to die

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's investment adviser Paul Tungwarara has claimed he put his life on the line by speaking out against individuals within Zanu-PF whom he alleges are using money to position themselves for the presidency, as succ…

Published: 18 Jan 2026 at 20:18hrs | 580 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF's survival script, not Zimbabwe's future

Zimbabwe does not march into 2028 as a democracy poised for renewal, but it staggers into the year as a battlefield where legality, legitimacy, and succession politics collide under the crushing weight of Zanu-PF's so‑called 2030 agenda.Wh…

Published: 18 Jan 2026 at 07:27hrs | 410 | by Wellington Muzengeza

Mnangagwa ordered to release 'secret' land inquiry report

The High Court of Zimbabwe has ordered President Emmerson Mnangagwa to publish a long-suppressed report into the sale of State land, ruling that its continued secrecy violates constitutional rights to transparency and public accountability…

Published: 17 Jan 2026 at 12:38hrs | 393 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa reveals plot to sabotage Zimbabwe's 1980 Independence

Zimbabwe's historic Independence Day celebrations on April 18, 1980, almost did not take place after Rhodesian forces plotted to sabotage the event, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has revealed.Speaking in an interview with the Zimbabwe Broad…

Published: 17 Jan 2026 at 12:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Mnangagwa-Mugabe reconciliation claim 'a lie''

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's assertion that he had "totally" reconciled with his late predecessor Robert Mugabe before his death has been dismissed as false by Mugabe's last spokesperson, Jealousy Mawarire.Mawarire, who served as Mugabe'…

Published: 16 Jan 2026 at 21:58hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's Office issues stern warning against illegal motorcades

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Office has issued a stern warning against illegal motorcades, misuse of government vehicle stickers, and the increasing number of vehicles operating without licence plates.The Office said some individuals hav…

Published: 15 Jan 2026 at 20:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa dragged into school fight

Traditional leader Chief Murinye, born Ephias Munodawafa, has involved President Emmerson Mnangagwa in a dispute over what he describes as corruption and the unlawful establishment of a private school in his area.The controversy erupted on…

Published: 15 Jan 2026 at 19:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

Tungwarara slams Tagwirei's presidential ambitions

Factional tensions within the ruling Zanu-PF party appear to be intensifying following remarks by controversial businessman and presidential adviser Tempter Paul Tungwarara, which have been widely interpreted as a veiled attack on fellow b…

Published: 15 Jan 2026 at 19:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

War veterans sound alarm over Mnangagwa's 'presidential schemes'

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has launched a series of empowerment initiatives aimed at war veterans, vendors, and rural communities, even as efforts to extend his second and final term to 2030 gain traction. However, mounting concerns sugg…

Published: 14 Jan 2026 at 18:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mutsvangwa backs Tungwarara amid Zanu-PF power tussle

Zanu-PF national spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has thrown his weight behind the Manicaland provincial leadership's nomination of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's investment adviser, Paul Tungwarara, to the party's powerful central comm…

Published: 13 Jan 2026 at 19:24hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa approves 2 breathalyser models

The Government has gazetted new regulations approving the use of two internationally recognised breathalyser models by law enforcement agencies, marking a significant step in the fight against drunk driving and road traffic fatalities.Unde…

Published: 13 Jan 2026 at 19:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa optimistic on Zimbabwe's 2026 economic outlook

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has expressed optimism about Zimbabwe's economic prospects this year, citing strong performances in agriculture, mining, and manufacturing as key drivers of growth. In an interview aired on ZBC News, the Presid…

Published: 13 Jan 2026 at 19:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man jailed 1 year for insulting Mnangagwa

In what critics describe as a serious blow to freedom of expression and the right to criticise government, opposition politician Dr Gadzamoyo Dewa has been handed an effective one-year jail sentence for insulting President Emmerson Mnangag…

Published: 11 Jan 2026 at 19:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa approves new breathalyser to tackle drink-driving

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially approved two breathalyser devices for use by traffic police in enforcing drink-driving laws, a government notice published on Friday confirmed.The directive, issued under Statutory Instrument 7 o…

Published: 09 Jan 2026 at 17:26hrs | | by Staff reporter

How Mnangagwa treated the Mugabe family and why it matters

Zimbabwean politics is usually read through the language of force. Power is seized, enemies are crushed, families are exiled and assets are stripped to the bone. Within that tradition, President Emmerson Mnangagwa is habitually p…

Published: 09 Jan 2026 at 14:49hrs | | by Gabriel Manyati

Mnangagwa applauds SDA Church in nation building

The Celestial Chorus Soiree, a gospel concert that ushered Christians into the New Year with soaring hymns and uplifted hearts, has continued to unite worshippers and gospel musicians from diverse denominations across the world.Now in its …

Published: 05 Jan 2026 at 21:33hrs | 196 | by Staff reporter

Chimombe backs Mnangagwa

Zanu-PF central committee member Mike Chimombe is serving a 12-year prison sentence at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison following his conviction in a high-profile US$87 million Presidential Goat Scheme tender fraud case. His co-accused, f…

Published: 05 Jan 2026 at 21:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

Even if Mnangagwa developed Zimbabwe to South African standards, he would have failed

There are truths that we all need to understand. I was watching a news bulletin on the state-controlled broadcaster ZBC this evening. To directly receive articles from Tendai Ruben Mbofana, please join his WhatsApp Channel on: ht…

Published: 05 Jan 2026 at 21:26hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Chivayo spends a day with Mnangagwa

Local businessman Wicknell Chivayo spent New Year's Day with President Emmerson Mnangagwa at the Head of State's rural home in Zvishavane, a visit that underscored what Chivayo described as his close relationship with the presidency.The me…

Published: 04 Jan 2026 at 10:50hrs | 1912 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa adviser says empowerment funds not for Christmas

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's special investment adviser, Paul Tungwarara, has issued a stern warning to Zanu-PF affiliates accused of misusing presidential empowerment funds, saying their days are numbered as an audit is underway to reco…

Published: 22 Dec 2025 at 20:58hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa praise singers stampede for cash

A surge of Zanu-PF-affiliated organisations has emerged in Zimbabwe, driven by a faction loyal to President Emmerson Mnangagwa pushing to extend his term beyond 2030. Despite constitutional provisions requiring Mnangagwa to retire in 2028 …

Published: 21 Dec 2025 at 10:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chin'ono raps Senate President for dirty meddling in ZFM affairs

HARARE - Award‑winning investigative journalist Hopewell Chin'ono has slammed Senate President Mabel Chinomona for interfering in ZiFM Stereo's programming, following backlash over the station's inclusion of former CCC spokesperson Fadzayi…

Published: 20 Dec 2025 at 20:56hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Mnangagwa declares Harare- Nyamapanda accident a State of Disaster

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared a State of Disaster following a fatal road accident that claimed 10 lives on Wednesday at the 185-kilometre peg near Suswe along the Harare–Nyamapanda Road.All the victims were travelling in a Hond…

Published: 20 Dec 2025 at 13:30hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa invokes emergency powers

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has invoked emergency powers to stop the seizure of essential assets belonging to Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe's Zvataida Rural District Council, suspending the execution of a High Court order issued in September.The…

Published: 19 Dec 2025 at 06:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa life-presidency chief's troubles mount

A legal challenge questioning the constitutionality of remarks made by a Chimanimani traditional leader who proposed life-presidency for President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to be heard at the High Court.The application was filed by Tafadzw…

Published: 18 Dec 2025 at 13:30hrs | | by Staff reporter

Presidential One Health Strategic Plan launch today

Zimbabwe today unveiled its National Health One Health Strategic Plan 2026-2030, a blueprint designed to strengthen cross-sectoral collaboration and coordination across human, animal, plant, and environmental health sectors. The plan, laun…

Published: 18 Dec 2025 at 13:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa declares Brigadier General Chimwaza a national hero

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially declared Brigadier General (Retired) Mark Charles Chimwaza a national hero. The announcement was made this afternoon by State Security Minister Lovemore Matuke at Chimwaza's residence in Kuwadzan…

Published: 17 Dec 2025 at 20:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa appoints 2 new deputy ministers

President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has appointed two new Deputy Ministers, in terms of Section 104, Subsection (2) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe. The appointments aim to strengthen the Cabinet and improve service delivery across key s…

Published: 17 Dec 2025 at 19:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Mnangagwa's authority unchallenged'

Zanu-PF national spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has declared President Emmerson Mnangagwa's leadership unchallenged, saying the ruling party is ending the year "more united, disciplined and electorally dominant."Speaking at what he de…

Published: 17 Dec 2025 at 17:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa meets DRC special envoy

A special envoy from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) met President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House in Harare on Wednesday to brief him on ongoing international efforts aimed at restoring peace in the conflict-ravaged eastern regio…

Published: 17 Dec 2025 at 17:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa tells ministers to take govt business seriously

President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday urged Cabinet ministers to diligently attend to government business amid reports that some are routinely skipping meetings.The call follows revelations by Speaker of the National Assembly Jacob Mudend…

Published: 17 Dec 2025 at 10:11hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa addresses final Cabinet meeting of the year

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has hailed Zimbabweans for their hard work and unity, crediting these efforts with driving success across all sectors of the economy during his address at the final Cabinet meeting of the year.Speaking at State…

Published: 17 Dec 2025 at 09:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chamisa vows to stop Mnangagwa

FORMER Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has issued a sharp warning to Zanu-PF against any attempt to amend the Constitution to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term of office, branding the move "reckless polit…

Published: 15 Dec 2025 at 08:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Why any extension of presidential tenure must go to a referendum

Some matters in life don't require legal gymnastics-they require plain honesty.Zimbabwe may soon find itself at a constitutional crossroads, one that will test whether the 2013 Constitution is a living shield against the abuse of power or …

Published: 14 Dec 2025 at 21:40hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

'Money bags' throw Zanu-PF into turmoil

The tension between Zanu-PF's traditional power structures and its emerging cash-rich benefactors has escalated, with President Mnangagwa's adviser Paul Tungwarara taking aim at party heavyweights resisting his elevation to the central com…

Published: 14 Dec 2025 at 08:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa commissions ZBC Montrose Studios

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged that the modernisation of the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) go beyond infrastructure upgrades to preserve national identity and empower Zimbabweans to tell their own stories through technolo…

Published: 14 Dec 2025 at 08:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Fierce backlash over Mnangagwa's 2030 agenda

A fierce public backlash against Zanu-PF's proposed extension of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term to 2030 dominated a community meeting in Bulawayo last week, where angry residents openly confronted the ruling party's candidate ahead of…

Published: 14 Dec 2025 at 08:38hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF Elders Council receives new fleet to boost party activities

President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday presented 10 brand-new Ford Everest vehicles to members of the Zanu-PF Elders Council as part of ongoing efforts to enhance party mobility and strengthen organisational activities. The donation, which…

Published: 13 Dec 2025 at 13:17hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa warns errant investors

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has issued a stern warning to foreign investors who flout Zimbabwe's laws, telling those unwilling to comply with national regulations, traditions and customs to leave the country.Mnangagwa made the remarks on …

Published: 13 Dec 2025 at 12:58hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Mnangagwa using power to shield graft'

Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) faction leader Jameson Timba has sharply criticised President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration, accusing it of institutionalising corruption while seeking to extend the president's tenure beyond const…

Published: 13 Dec 2025 at 12:43hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chiefs fully back Mnangagwa's term extension

Zimbabwe's national chiefs council has publicly endorsed Zanu-PF's controversial "2030 resolution," which seeks to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's tenure beyond constitutional limits. Council president Chief Mtshane Khumalo stated th…

Published: 13 Dec 2025 at 12:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

CCC rallies citizens against Mnangagwa's term extension

The Jameson Timba-led Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has called on Zimbabweans and key national institutions to reject Zanu-PF's plan to amend the Constitution and extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term of office by two years.Zanu…

Published: 11 Dec 2025 at 08:20hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa says chiefs critical line of defence

President Mnangagwa has reaffirmed the central role of traditional leaders in safeguarding Zimbabwe's cultural identity, saying chiefs, headmen and village heads remain a vital defence against foreign influences disguised as modern practic…

Published: 11 Dec 2025 at 08:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

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Zimbabwe is simply run by the wrong people

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