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Zimbabwe's shadowy donors: When State Capture becomes the norm

Zimbabwe teeters on the edge of a moral and political precipice. The recent revelations of lavish donations by business tycoons and so-called "tenderpreneurs" are not just acts of generosity - they are symptomatic of a deeper, corrosive ro…

Published: 03 Oct 2025 at 08:05hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mr. Mliswa, we want Zvigananda arrested - and we don't care who pushes it

In life, there is never a shortage of individuals determined to obstruct every effort aimed at easing the people's suffering.In recent days, I have been deeply disturbed by the conduct of former Norton legislator, Temba Mliswa. To dir…

Published: 29 Sep 2025 at 13:18hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Tagwirei publishes snakebite management guidebook

University of Zimbabwe pharmacist, toxicologist and academic, Professor Dexter Tagwireyi, has published the country's first comprehensive snakebite management guidebook, aimed at reducing deaths and injuries through prevention, education, …

Published: 13 Sep 2025 at 10:53hrs | | by Staff reporter

Tagwirei dangles US$3m for Zanu-PF conference

ZANU-PF benefactor Kudakwashe Tagwirei has reportedly pledged to fund US$3 million of the ruling party's US$4 million national people's conference, scheduled to take place in Mutare next month, according to sources familiar with the matter…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 12:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe sends biggest World Athletics team to Tokyo

The National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe (NAAZ) has announced that the country will be sending its largest team in over 20 years to the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships, marking a major return to the global stage.The eight-me…

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 09:24hrs | 137 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF Central Committee rift deepens

Ruling Zanu-PF party commissar Munyaradzi Machacha has stated that businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei is not yet a central committee member, contradicting earlier claims by party legal supremo Patrick Chinamasa that the co-option was a done d…

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 09:23hrs | 269 | by Staff reporter

Tagwireiâ€™s Zanu-PF Central Committee bid back in the spotlight

Zanu-PF national political commissar Munyaradzi Machacha has clarified that businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei is not yet a member of the partyâ€™s central committee, despite claims by senior officials that his co-option had already been seal…

Published: 02 Sep 2025 at 07:11hrs | 1645 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF grapples with survival

Zanu-PF is facing mounting pressure to maintain unity as internal divisions threaten the party's long-term survival.Analysts say factionalism and succession battles are weakening the ruling party, which has held power since independence in…

Published: 02 Sep 2025 at 06:59hrs | 613 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF Politburo sidesteps Tagwirei co-option issue

The issue surrounding local business mogul Kudakwashe Tagwirei's potential co-option into Zanu-PF's Central Committee was not discussed at yesterday's ruling party politburo meeting, party director for information and publicity Farai Marap…

Published: 28 Aug 2025 at 22:58hrs | 2117 | by Staff reporter

Plot to sideline Chiwenga exposed

President Emmerson Mnangagwa will today preside over an urgent politburo meeting in the absence of Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, amid renewed efforts to fast-track businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei's elevation to the Zanu-PF central c…

Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 06:07hrs | 3348 | by Staff reporter

Tagwirei marches towards state house

Faction-ridden ZANU PF has finally confirmed the co-option of the billionaire tenderpreneur Kudakwashe Tagwirei into the party's Central Committee.Tagwirei, whose initial appearance in the Central Committee became national news, becomes on…

Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 22:30hrs | 1502 | by Lona Zimango

Mliswa defends Tagwirei amid Zanu-PF spat

Former MP Temba Mliswa has defended businessman Dr. Kudakwashe Tagwirei following remarks by Zanu-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa.Mliswa argued that Dr. Tagwirei deserves recognition for his contributions to the party, noting that h…

Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 21:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mawarire's political manoeuvre dressed up as activism

Jealousy Mawarire's recent tirade against Dr Elder Kudakwashe Tagwirei is not just misleading, it's a calculated political manoeuvre dressed up as activism. His claims of corruption and looting are not backed by Court rulings or forensic a…

Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 17:27hrs | 476 | by Tinotenda Gacha

Tagwirei saluted by military boss

NEW Zanu-PF Central Committee member Kudakwashe Tagwirei has received rare public accolades from Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) commander, Air Vice Marshall Biltim Chingono, for his role in his recovery at Arundel Hospital.Chingono, who had s…

Published: 16 Aug 2025 at 13:27hrs | 413 | by Staff reporter

Air Vice Marshal praises Tagwirei's Arundel for saving his life

Air Vice Marshal Biltim Chingono has hailed Arundel Hospital, owned by businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei, for saving his life following a severe medical emergency that left him on life support for four months.The senior Zimbabwe Defence Forc…

Published: 15 Aug 2025 at 08:46hrs | 514 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga will need a coup, or it will be over

Zimbabwean tenderpreneur and sanctioned businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei is now a Central Committee member, according to ZANUPF.This places him in pole position to become Zimbabwe's president as Emmerson Mnangagwa's chosen successor, unless…

Published: 09 Aug 2025 at 14:43hrs | 1573 | by Hopewell Chin'ono

Tagwirei coopted into Zanu-PF's Central Committee

ZANU PF has co-opted Deputy Minister of Mines and Mining Development, Polite Kambamura, prominent businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei, along with Christine Gwati, Joseph Serima, and Collen Ndebele, into the party's Central Committee. The move …

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 20:59hrs | 846 | by Staff reporter

Tagwirei not active on social media

Sakunda Holdings has issued a strong public warning regarding a growing number of fake social media accounts impersonating prominent businessman Dr Kudakwashe Tagwirei.In an official statement released this week, the company clarified that…

Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 15:35hrs | 795 | by Staff reporter

Chinamasa reposts deleted Tagwirei appointment tweet

ZANU PF Legal Affairs Secretary Patrick Chinamasa has reignited political debate after reposting a once-deleted tweet declaring businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei's controversial appointment to the party's Central Committee as "over and irrev…

Published: 05 Aug 2025 at 09:49hrs | 652 | by Staff reporter

Chinamasa deletes tweet confirming Tagwirei's appointment

ZANU PF Legal Secretary Patrick Chinamasa has deleted a tweet in which he had declared controversial businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei's appointment to the party's Central Committee as "over and irreversible," further deepening speculation o…

Published: 04 Aug 2025 at 19:30hrs | 1819 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF battlelines drawn over Tagwirei

Zanu-PF's simmering succession battle has erupted into open confrontation, with the party's legal affairs secretary Patrick Chinamasa clashing head-on with secretary-general Obert Mpofu and spokesman Christopher Mutsvangwa over the controv…

Published: 04 Aug 2025 at 10:00hrs | 887 | by Staff reporter

Chinamasa takes on Mutsvangwa, Obert Mpofu

The escalating political battle within Zanu-PF over the controversial co-option of businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei into the ruling party's Central Committee has intensified, with legal affairs secretary Patrick Chinamasa openly clashing wi…

Published: 04 Aug 2025 at 09:59hrs | 1494 | by Staff reporter

Tagwirei's co-option into Central Committee 'irreversibly settled'

Zanu-PF Secretary for Legal Affairs Patrick Chinamasa has declared the controversy surrounding the co-option of businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei into the ruling party's Central Committee as "irreversibly settled," describing the uproar as "…

Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 19:12hrs | 1755 | by Staff reporter

Tagwirei delivers Epwotth to Zanu-PF

Zanu-PF has claimed a decisive victory in Harare's Epworth Ward 6 by-election, where its candidate, Civilised Bushe, secured 3,022 votes, leaving rivals trailing by a wide margin. MDC-T's Alice Nyahunzvi managed just 120 votes, while indep…

Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 11:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga, Tagwirei tiff is not a fragmentation of Zanu-PF

It's unfortunate that whenever we speak, we're quickly dismissed as immature, but you all ain't reading this one right. What is unfolding between Chiwenga and Tagwirei is not a fragmentation of ZANU-PF, but a masterstroke in controlled con…

Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 16:57hrs | | by Charline P Chikomo

Chiwenga, Muchinguri summon Masimirembwa over Tagwirei bid

HARARE - ZANU-PF's second-in-command and Vice President, General (Rtd) Constantino Chiwenga, National Chairperson Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri and Secretary General, Obert Mpofu yesterday allegedly summoned and quizzed Harare provincial chairm…

Published: 30 Jul 2025 at 16:17hrs | 3539 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole

Zanu-PF Politburo convenes amid Tagwirei power struggle

As Zanu-PF's politburo convenes today, deepening tensions over President Emmerson Mnangagwa's succession have emerged, with the spotlight now firmly on the party's 2030 agenda. The high-stakes internal contest is expected to escalate after…

Published: 30 Jul 2025 at 12:27hrs | 779 | by Staff reporter

Charamba retreats on Tagwirei attacks

Presidential spokesperson George Charamba and prominent businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei have mended relations following a heated exchange sparked by a controversial social media post that appeared to credit Tagwirei with leading a major go…

Published: 30 Jul 2025 at 10:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

Tagwirei must be stopped, says Biti

Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has launched a scathing attack on controversial businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei, accusing him of plundering Zimbabwe's economy and warning that his presidential ambitions must be firmly rejected.In a bli…

Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 15:47hrs | 504 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa faces political crossroads

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa is grappling with a complex political dilemma ahead of the ruling Zanu-PF party's annual conference set for 13 - 18 October in Mutare, as questions over his succession and ambitions to stay in power …

Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 12:03hrs | 2210 | by Staff reporter

Mutsvangwa's presidential ambitions exposed

Zanu-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa's growing feud with business tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei and Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga is not merely political - it is rooted in a long-standing desire to lead the ruling party and ultim…

Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 09:42hrs | 1838 | by Staff reporter

Tagwirei, Mnangagwa golf video sparks outrage

A video showing controversial businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei casually interacting with President Emmerson Mnangagwa during a golf outing has ignited public outcry and intensified speculation over the battle to succeed Zimbabwe's long-serv…

Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 18:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

If Regimond Tagwirei became President, he will not steal much!

Stealing revenues in national coffers will continue if Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa became president. It is not the same if Regimond Tagwirei: In Zambia looting became a thing of the past when Hakainde Hichilema became president. Hich…

Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 16:07hrs | 546 | by Nomazulu Thata

Mwonzora slams Tagwirei's political ambitions

MDC-T President Douglas Mwonzora has launched a scathing attack on controversial businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei, branding him one of the worst politicians to emerge in recent times and accusing him of trying - and failing - to buy influen…

Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 17:41hrs | 809 | by Staff reporter

Tagwirei supporters hit back at Mutsvangwa

Allies of local business magnate Dr. Kudakwashe Tagwirei have launched a spirited defence of the controversial tycoon, following sharp criticism from Zanu-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa. The group, operating under the banner "Frien…

Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 14:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Mutsvangwa of abusing Tagwirei for selfish political agenda

Former Zanu-PF Mashonaland West provincial chairman and ex-Norton independent legislator Themba Mliswa has accused party spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa of pursuing a personal political agenda by launching public attacks on business ty…

Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 12:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

Opposition scared of Tagwirei

WAKING UP to wild CELEBRATIONS from opposition Xvists & the G50sâ€¦ Apparently, they are celebrating victory over Dr Tagwireiâ€¦ BUT how do you celebrate victory over a NON-EXISTENT contest??? WhichWhat contest??? Well, Zimbabwean…

Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 10:15hrs | | by Kudzai Mutisi

Tagwirei's political ambitions up in smoke barred from Zanu-PF CC

Zanu-PF has formally barred controversial business tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei from joining its influential Central Committee, insisting he must return to the grassroots and start from the bottom if he wants to climb the party ladder.Tagwir…

Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 09:41hrs | 1280 | by Staff reporter

Mutsvangwa slams Tagwirei

Zanu-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has publicly rebuked controversial businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei following his failed bid to join the party's Central Committee, accusing him of attempting to use money and influence to bypass …

Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 09:22hrs | 591 | by Staff reporter

Power struggle behind Tagwirei's expulsion

Further revelations have surfaced surrounding the dramatic expulsion of business mogul Kudakwashe Tagwirei from a Zanu-PF Central Committee meeting in Harare last week, exposing a fierce behind-the-scenes power struggle between senior part…

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 20:26hrs | | by Staff reporter

Knives out in Mnangagwa succession dog fight

The race to succeed President Emmerson Mnangagwa has escalated into a fierce and increasingly public struggle among Zanu-PF's top players, marked by legal wrangling, political scheming, and efforts to sideline perceived newcomers.Sources w…

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:30hrs | 513 | by Staff reporter

Battle over Zanu-PF co-option process

Zanu-PF is scrambling to finalise an internal circular clarifying its co-option procedures following a fierce internal dispute over the controversial attempt to usher businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei into the party's powerful Central Commit…

Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 11:42hrs | 1846 | by Staff reporter

Masimirembwa under intense scrutiny over Tagwirei vehicle donations

ZANU-PF Harare Province chairperson Godwills Masimirembwa is under intense scrutiny following allegations that his executive accepted a fleet of vehicles from controversial businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei without adhering to proper party p…

Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 11:21hrs | 699 | by Staff reporter

Tagwirei's risky play in Zimbabwe's Game of Thrones

Business tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei's dramatic ejection from Zanu-PF's 126th Ordinary Session of the Central Committee has thrown a harsh spotlight on the formidable political headwinds he faces as he attempts to transition from business m…

Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 07:57hrs | 711 | by Staff reporter

How Tagwirei's ascent threatens - and could reward - investors

Zimbabwe's political landscape has erupted into a new era of factionalism, with sanctioned tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei's meteoric rise within the ruling ZANU-PF party becoming a flashpoint. As the 2028 presidential elections loom, his align…

Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 15:18hrs | 579 | by Harrison Brooks

Tagwirei unveils a wave of philanthropic gestures

Business tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei made a dramatic return to the political spotlight over the weekend in Epworth, just days after ZANU PF postponed a decision on his admission to the party's Central Committee.Dressed in party regalia and …

Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 12:19hrs | 1312 | by Staff reporter

ZANU-PF summons churches for dialogue, Tagwirei to address

The ruling ZANU-PF party has summoned churches (mainly indigenous apostolic, zion and pentecostal churches) for an inaugural two-day clergy indaba dubbed 'National Multi-faith economic dialogue' (NAMFED) at its Harare headquarters.In an in…

Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 08:57hrs | 668 | by Gideon Madzikatidze

Masimirembwa formally introduces Tagwirei

ZANU-PF Harare Provincial Chairman, Goodwills Masimirembwa, formally introduced prominent businessman and long-time party benefactor, Kudakwashe Tagwirei, to party supporters in Epworth, announcing the province's recommendation for his co-…

Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 23:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF Harare to reshuffle Chiwenga ally

After a dramatic political setback that saw controversial businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei ejected from a ZANU-PF central committee meeting on Thursday, July 3, 2025, the party's Harare provincial leadership is now working behind the scenes…

Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 20:09hrs | 4068 | by Staff reporter

Tagwirei sparks Zanu-PF factional tensions

Business mogul Kudakwashe Tagwirei's bid to join Zanu-PF's powerful Central Committee has stirred controversy within the ruling party, with senior officials declaring his recent attendance at a party meeting unconstitutional.Zanu-PF spokes…

Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 10:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

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