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ZRP disowns purported Crime Prevention Summit

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has distanced itself from an event being advertised as the "Annual Crime Prevention Summit 2025," scheduled for September 10 in Harare.In a statement issued on Friday, national police spokesperson Commiss…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:14hrs | 222 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa in Japan for TICAD9 summit

President Emmerson Mnangagwa arrived in Yokohama this morning to participate in the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9).The President was welcomed by Japanese officials, Zimbabwe Ambassador to Japan Stewart N…

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 19:02hrs | 162 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa hands over SADC chairmanship at 45th Summit

SADC Chairman, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, is expected to arrive today for the regional bloc's 45th Summit of Heads of State and Government, where he will hand over leadership to Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina. The handover tomorro…

Published: 16 Aug 2025 at 13:15hrs | 179 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa in South Africa for 2025 Liberation Movements Summit

President Emmerson Mnangagwa today joined fellow heads of revolutionary parties at the Liberation Movements Summit, which enters its decisive final phase amid growing concerns over the future and relevance of the region's liberation moveme…

Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 11:23hrs | 376 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF SG Obert Mpofu arrives in Johannesburg

Zimbabwe's ruling party, Zanu-PF, Secretary-General Obert Mpofu has arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa, where he was warmly received by leaders of the African National Congress (ANC) ahead of the Liberation Movements Summit 2025. The hi…

Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 20:15hrs | 1088 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans in UK demand exclusion of Mnangagwa's wife from Summit

Zimbabweans living in the United Kingdom are mounting strong pressure on organisers of the upcoming First Ladies of African Impact & Resilience (Flair) Summit to exclude Zimbabwe's First Lady, Auxillia Mnangagwa, citing the government'…

Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 12:10hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter

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, held under the theme "Justice for African…

Published: 16 Feb 2025 at 17:16hrs | 843 | by Staff reporter

Emergency summit on DRC underway in Dar es Salaam

Leaders from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) are convening in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for a joint emergency summit to address the rapidly worsening conflict in the Democratic Republic…

Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 13:43hrs | 331 | by Staff reporter

Sadc summit exposes bloc

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) extraordinary summit, hosted by Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has exposed growing concerns about the bloc's ineffectiveness in addressing the region's deepening challenges, parti…

Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 07:13hrs | 788 | by Staff reporter

Summit condemns Mozambique's post-election violence

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has strongly condemned the wave of post-election violence in Mozambique following the October 9 general elections, won by the ruling party Frelimo. Addressing the issue at the SADC Extraord…

Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:18hrs | 194 | by Staff reporter

Hichilema, Ramaphosa skip extraordinary SADC Summit

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema will not attend the extraordinary Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit set to address the Mozambique post-election crisis and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) conflict.Instead, For…

Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 10:39hrs | 2538 | by Staff reporter

Sadc leaders send reps to Zimbabwe Summit

Harare is hosting the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Extraordinary Summit today, with up to 10 heads of state and government sending representatives to the crucial meeting. The summit, which brings together leaders from acro…

Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:57hrs | 607 | by Staff reporter

Diasporans to host homecoming business summit

Zimbabwean businesspeople based abroad will converge in Harare next month for the much-anticipated Zimbabwe Diaspora Homecoming and Celebration Business Summit. The event, set for December 20, will be held at the Golden Conifer Conference …

Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 07:03hrs | 188 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF conference kicks off, spotlight on ED2030

Zanu-PF's annual conference has commenced today in Bulawayo, focusing on the contentious push by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's supporters for a resolution to extend his term in office. The gathering is expected to gauge support for this i…

Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 08:51hrs | 566 | by Staff reporter

SADC Summit lets rogue members off the hook

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is supposed to advance democracy and human rights in its 16 member states. But its annual summit, which took place in Harare on Saturday, 17 August, is likely to be seen as advancing politi…

Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 07:24hrs | 1281 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans celebrate Mnangagwa's Sadc Chairmanship

Zimbabweans have expressed optimism about President Mnangagwa's new role as the Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), anticipating a period of growth, progress, and prosperity for the region. In various intervie…

Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 07:01hrs | 114 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF delighted to host the Sadc Summit

IN the midst of growing concerns on-going human rights violations, including arrests, torture and allegations of violence in Zimbabwe, the Zanu-PF government is hosting the Sadc summit.This event comes under intense scrutiny, with accusati…

Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 12:42hrs | 69 | by Staff reporter

Regional leaders back Mnangagwa's SADC chairmanship

Leaders from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have expressed confidence in President Mnangagwa's leadership as he assumes the chairmanship of the regional bloc. During courtesy calls at State House in Harare, the visiting …

Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 12:34hrs | 311 | by Staff reporter

Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Zimbabwe for SADC Summit

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport for the 44th SADC Summit. He was welcomed by Zimbabwe's Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion Minister, Mthuli Ncube.…

Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 12:28hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter

Nyusi arrives for SADC Summit

Mozambican President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi has arrived at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Zimbabwe ahead of the upcoming SADC Summit for Heads of State and Government. Nyusi was warmly welcomed by Defence and War Veteran…

Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 12:22hrs | 74 | by Staff reporter

More leaders jet in for Zimbabwe SADC summit

Four Heads of State and Government from Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Madagascar, and Eswatini arrived in Zimbabwe yesterday to join their counterparts who had arrived earlier for the 44th SADC Summit, which begins today.…

Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 12:21hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter

Lesotho's Prime Minister arrives in Zimbabwe for SADC Summit

Lesotho's Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane has arrived at Robert Mugabe International Airport ahead of the SADC Summit for Heads of State and Government scheduled for Saturday. He was welcomed at the airport by Home Affairs and Cul…

Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 13:02hrs | 480 | by Staff reporter

Sadc Summit meetings begin

ZIMBABWE is ready to collaborate with all Sadc member States and co-operating partners towards implementing the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISD) 2020 to 2030, a senior government official has said.In his acceptance spe…

Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:52hrs | 338 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's govt deploys soldiers for Sadc summit

The government has deployed soldiers in residential areas to maintain peace and order ahead of the 44th session of the SADC Heads of State and Government Summit, scheduled to be hosted by Harare on August 17. Police have also increase…

Published: 08 Aug 2024 at 07:52hrs | 1051 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police bolster deployments ahead of summit

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) will deploy adequate personnel to maintain law and order during the upcoming SADC Heads of State and Government Summit, as well as the Heroes Day and Defence Forces Day holidays next week. ZRP national sp…

Published: 04 Aug 2024 at 13:53hrs | 90 | by Staff reporter

SADC Summit brings problems for Zimbabwe vendors

Some 300 vendors operating along main roads in Chivhu will go without incomes for the next three weeks after Government removed them from their stalls to paint a clean picture of the country to delegates coming for the SADC Summit.Vendors …

Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 15:54hrs | 862 | by Staff reporter

Sadc indaba puts Zimbabwe electoral dispute on the back burner

It appears that the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) may not address its critical report on Zimbabwe's 2023 elections during its 44th summit in Harare on August 17. The report, led by former Zambian deputy president Nevers Mum…

Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 13:04hrs | 476 | by Staff reporter

Job Sikhala-led group calls for protests during upcoming SADC Summit

The Job Sikhala-led National Democratic Working Group (NDWG) has called on Zimbabwean citizens to protest against what it terms the "betrayal" by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) during the regional bloc's 44th Summit, sch…

Published: 01 Aug 2024 at 16:59hrs | 1292 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda born female boxer making big strides

Monica Mkandla, a 24-year-old boxer from Gwanda, Zimbabwe, has been making significant strides in her boxing career across the Limpopo River in Johannesburg, South Africa. Despite her success, she remains relatively unnoticed in her home c…

Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:06hrs | 160 | by Staff reporter

Sadc impressed by progress made in Zimbabwe

SADC has approved Zimbabwe to host the 44th Heads of State and Government Summit in Harare next month, recognizing the significant progress made in preparation. During the summit, President Mnangagwa will assume the SADC chairmanship.In it…

Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:04hrs | 345 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe opposition plans to disrupt upcoming Sadc meeting

DESPERATION can drive one to extremes and often than not, it results in an undesirable outcome, chief among them embarrassment.The opposition elements in this country have become irrelevant and have thus turned to some desperate and questi…

Published: 14 Jul 2024 at 09:46hrs | 199 | by Dr Obert Moses Mpofu

Mnangagwa fears Sadc Summit disruptions

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has vowed to suppress dissent and opposition activities ahead of the upcoming Southern African Development Community (Sadc) summit in August. This crackdown follows the detention of former opposition…

Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 09:23hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe shut out of poorly attended US-Africa summit

ZIMBABWE was conspicuous by its absence at the recently held US-Africa Business Summit held in Houston, Texas, in stark contrast to last year's edition held in Botswana attended by President Emmerson Mnangagwa and several other regional le…

Published: 21 May 2024 at 16:25hrs | 66 | by Staff reporter

Sikhala delivers emotional testimony at UN summit

Opposition politician Job Sikhala addressed a United Nations Human Rights and Democracy Summit in Geneva, stating that his arrest exemplified the closure of democratic space in Zimbabwe.Sikhala delivered his emotional testimony at the summ…

Published: 18 May 2024 at 11:03hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Easter traffic drops by 2,5% at Beitbridge

THE volume of travellers who used Beitbridge Border Post during the Easter holidays declined by 2,5 percent this year compared to the same period in 2023.Usually, about 8 000 people use Sadc and the country's busiest port of entry daily, a…

Published: 03 Apr 2024 at 06:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

SADC preparatory mission to visit Zimbabwe from 20 to 24 February 2024

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade advised that the SADC Preparatory Mission, led by the Deputy Executive Secretary, of Corporate Affairs Dr. Judith Kateera will be visiting Zimbabwe from 20 to 24 February 2024. The Pr…

Published: 19 Feb 2024 at 18:05hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

SADC Summit preps begin

Preparations for the 44th Sadc Heads of State and Government Summit that Zimbabwe will host in August, began yesterday with a meeting between various ministries led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade and officials f…

Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 05:48hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

SADC convenes extraordinary summit on Zimbabwe over elections

THE Southern African Development (Sadc) will hold an extraordinary summit of heads of state and government on Zimbabwe on Wednesday under the auspices of its current chairperson, Angolan President JoÃ£o LourenÃ§o, The NewsHawks can exclusi…

Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 10:53hrs | 32 | by Staff reporter

Matebeleland South natives excluded from regional business summit

In a surprise move in Zimbabwe, Matebeleland South natives have been excluded from a business and awards summit to be held in their region.It is not clear as to who is organising this so called Mat South Business and Award summit but, Phel…

Published: 22 Oct 2023 at 13:58hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe not discussed at Sadc Troika

THE much-hyped Sadc Troika Summit. which was convened on Wednesday this week did not discuss the adverse preliminary report issued by its electoral observer mission on Zimbabwe's polls held last month, fresh details have emerged. This pote…

Published: 29 Sep 2023 at 10:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa back home from United Nations summit

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has returned to Zimbabwe from New York, USA, where he attended the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (#UNGA78). During the UN General Assembly conference, he engaged with various political and…

Published: 25 Sep 2023 at 08:35hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa heads to Angola for Sadc summit

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is expected to briefly leave the campaign trail to attend a Southern Africa Development Community (Sadc) summit here that will be focusing on sustainable regional industralisation.With Zimbabwe heading to harmonised ele…

Published: 16 Aug 2023 at 06:38hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa in Botswana for US-Africa Business Summit

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa arrived here yesterday evening to attend the high-level US-Africa Business Summit in which Zimbabwe will seek to assert its drive to lure investments to shore up domestic production and trade synergies with the global c…

Published: 11 Jul 2023 at 23:18hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to attend high level US-Africa Business Summit

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is expected to leave the country this afternoon to join fellow African Heads of State at the high-level 15th US-Africa Business Summit that kicks off at the Royal Aria Convention Centre here today.More than 1000 partici…

Published: 11 Jul 2023 at 07:38hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

The Coming BRICS Summit: The ending of US worldwide domination

The Coming BRICS Summit: The ending of US worldwide dominationAn African PerspectivePart 1South Africa will host the 15th BRICS Summit from 22nd-24th August 2023, with the theme;"BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growt…

Published: 13 Apr 2023 at 18:50hrs | 12 | by Ian Beddowes

Biden angry with Mnangagwa snub, slaps son with sanctions on eve of African leaders summit

The United States on Monday slapped corruption sanctions on one of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's sons as the U.S. prepares to host a major summit of African leaders in Washington which was snubbed by the Zimbabwe President.The Treasury De…

Published: 14 Dec 2022 at 06:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa snubs Joe Biden's US-Africa summit

ZIMBABWE will, for the first time in two decades, participate at the US-Africa Summit starting next Tuesday.President Emmerson Mnangagwa will be represented by Foreign Affairs minister Frederick Shava.Political observers this week said the…

Published: 09 Dec 2022 at 17:56hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa in DRC for Sadc Summit

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa arrived here yesterday for the 42nd Sadc summit that is expected to push for beneficiation of the region's vast resources and promotion of economic development, among other issues. The President arrived in Kinshasa late…

Published: 17 Aug 2022 at 06:36hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

DJ Sbu converts masses at Hustlers Summit

"PREACH Pastor Sbu", said one of the hustlers who assembled at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Hall 4 in Bulawayo on Thursday for the Hustlers Summit.DJ Sbu has been addressed with many titles, yet his preferred one is "father".This …

Published: 26 Mar 2022 at 06:17hrs | 40 | 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 weekend.Foreign Affairs and International Tra…

Published: 02 Feb 2022 at 05:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

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