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Term limits for municipal executives a masterstroke?

The 22nd Zanu-PF National People's Conference in Mutare has made a landmark decision to impose term limits for town and local authority executives, a move seen as a decisive effort to tackle entrenched corruption and administrative decay i…

Published: 23 Oct 2025 at 08:58hrs | | by Staff reporter

George Charamba's political dilemma

If there is one man who perfectly embodies the tightrope of Zimbabwean politics, it is George Charamba, the long-serving presidential spokesperson who has now found himself once again at the centre of a bitter and growing succession tug-of…

Published: 22 Oct 2025 at 13:04hrs | 490 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga has lost a battle not the war

The recently concluded Zanu-PF annual conference in Mutare has exposed the inner workings of power in Zimbabwe, and the outcome leaves little doubt: President Emmerson Mnangagwa has firmly outmaneuvered Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga.…

Published: 21 Oct 2025 at 11:32hrs | 1721 | by Staff reporter

Zanu PF edges closer to a Constitutional coup

Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party has resolved to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term of office beyond his constitutional limit, effectively launching what critics are calling a "constitutional coup." The resolution, made at the party…

Published: 20 Oct 2025 at 15:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

Moles, putschist fence sitters and Mnangagwa's need to go bold

Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world, The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere   The ceremony of innocence is drowned;The best lack all conviction, while the worst   Are full of passionate intensity. (W Yea…

Published: 20 Oct 2025 at 09:33hrs | | by Temba Mliswa

Zanu-PF emerges stronger, united from conference?

The just-ended Zanu-PF 22nd National People's Conference lived up to its billing, with the ruling party adopting major economic resolutions aimed at improving the lives of ordinary citizens and strengthening national development.President …

Published: 20 Oct 2025 at 08:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

It is no longer a Zanu-PF factional fight

It is no longer a ZANU-PF factional fight, as many still believe. This is now a national crisis that demands sober reasoning and a shift away from the “internal fights” narrative.ZANU-PF, through its Secretary for Legal Affairs Cde Ziyambi…

Published: 18 Oct 2025 at 19:26hrs | | by Tatenda Changambika

Ibbo Mandaza permitted a panelist to peddle fabricated rhetoric

Two days ago, on Thursday, 16 October 2025, the SAPES Trust, led by Ibbo Mandaza, hosted a SAPES Policy Dialogue titled "Another Imploding Succession Battle in ZANU-PF in the Midst of Unprecedented Corruption Scandals in and Around the Sta…

Published: 18 Oct 2025 at 18:49hrs | | by Prof Jonathan Moyo

Locating Chiwenga's conference speech in Zanu-PF's moment of reflection

VICE President Constantino Chiwenga's address at the Zanu-PF conference in Mutare was no ordinary speech. It was a carefully crafted rebuke cloaked in the language of revolutionary reflection - a challenge to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's…

Published: 18 Oct 2025 at 16:37hrs | | by Jealousy Mawarire

Mnangagwa's strategy against Chiwenga borrowed from Ramaphosa

Mnangagwa's strategy against his vanquished deputy, VP Chiwenga, appears to follow a well-rehearsed script, one borrowed from the Cyril Ramaphosa vs Jacob Zuma political playbook. In the end, money talks.Despite Jacob Zuma's immense popula…

Published: 17 Oct 2025 at 16:35hrs | | by Bla B

Zanu-PF's political power rifts escalate

In Mutare, the annual Zanu-PF conference is presently in progress. As usual, the only item of national interest is the competition for power and the gratification of individual egos.Other than the standard rhetoric, empowerment slogans, ph…

Published: 17 Oct 2025 at 11:09hrs | | by Leonard Koni

Neville's arrest deepened the rift between Mutsvangwa and Chiwenga

The dramatic arrest of Neville Mutsvangwa in 2024 on allegations of money laundering and illegal currency dealings did more than just shake Harare's political elite - it marked the beginning of a deep and bitter rupture between Zanu-PF spo…

Published: 16 Oct 2025 at 15:12hrs | | by Icho Chigananda

The trouble with Zanu-PF's Resolution Number 1

A YEAR ago, at its annual Conference, Zanu-PF passed the notorious Resolution No. 1. The resolution, a vulgar piece of unmitigated buffoonery, attempts to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's tenure beyond the term fixed by congress in 20…

Published: 12 Oct 2025 at 15:11hrs | | by Thabani Mpofu

The power struggle that could break Zanu-PF

WHEN ZANU PF's National People's Conference convenes in Mutare this October, the usual rhetoric of unity, loyalty, and economic recovery will fill the air. Delegates will arrive from all ten provinces draped in party regalia, singing …

Published: 11 Oct 2025 at 20:41hrs | | by Gabriel Manyati

Chiwenga's only option is to rolling the tanks as he did in 2017

If there is one thing Emmerson Mnangagwa is not afraid of, it is making bold decisions and executing them with precision. He has been confidently and systematically moving his chess pieces against his vice president, General Constantino Ch…

Published: 09 Oct 2025 at 20:35hrs | | by Hopewell Chin'ono

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

Zanu-PF's 2024 Resolution Number 1 would not require a referendum

EXPLAINER: Objectively Zanu-PF's 2024 Resolution Number 1 Would not Require a Repeal of the Presidential Term Limit Provision or a ReferendumINCREASINGLY across

Published: 28 Sep 2025 at 23:32hrs | | by Prof Jonathan Moyo

Ugly succession battles in ZANU-PF

Zimbabwe is at risk of a leadership crisis as a result of the growing political tension and rift between President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa and his vice president, Constantino Guvheya Chiwenga. It has been the standard for a very long t…

Published: 23 Sep 2025 at 23:28hrs | | by Leonard Koni

Zimbabwe's democracy crisis persists as we remain stuck at the bottom of global rankings

No one has tarnished the image of Zimbabwe on the global stage more than our own government.The Global State of Democracy 2025 report has once again delivered an uncomfortable truth for Zimbabwe: our country remains firmly among the lowest…

Published: 18 Sep 2025 at 06:03hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

President Mnangagwa must respect the constitution

Despite opposition from other political factions, the 2030 is finally beginning to gain traction.A unanimous decision was made by ZANU-PF Mashonaland West Province to advocate for a constitutional revision that would enable President Emmer…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 21:20hrs | | by Leonard Koni

Free Mzembi from the dungeon

In my years at the Sunday Mail, editor Willie Musarurwa would call us into his office and ask a simple question. What is the story line?In this letter, I suggest that we settle on the idea that cruel and unusual treatment of former Zanu-PF…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 07:59hrs | | by Kenneth Mafuka

Sanctions were never Zimbabwe's real problem: Their removal will finally expose the regime's failures

My father always taught me that lies have very short legs - they can only run so far before being exposed.The decision by the United States Congress to repeal the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act of 2001 (ZIDERA) and to remove …

Published: 16 Sep 2025 at 17:44hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Hichilema to make State Visit to Zimbabwe

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema is set to undertake a State Visit to Zimbabwe later this year, a move aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.The announcement was conveyed by Minister Maimbo, Co-Chair of the…

Published: 13 Sep 2025 at 04:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

Maimane calls on SA to hold Zanu-PF accountable

Build One South Africa (BOSA) leader Mmusi Maimane has urged the South African government to take a tougher stance against Zimbabwe's ruling party, ZANU PF, acc

Published: 12 Sep 2025 at 16:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF Bulawayo backs Mnangagwa beyond 2028

Zanu PF's Bulawayo Province has unanimously resolved to back President Emmerson Mnangagwa's leadership beyond 2028, with all five District Coordinating Committees (DCCs) making the endorsement their top priority ahead of the party's 22nd N…

Published: 12 Sep 2025 at 09:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Nyokayemabhunu fears SA is colluding with Zanu-PF

Since his arrest on 13 April, Wellington Masiwa has been in prison for illegally entering South Africa and for alleged fraud in Zimbabwe.Zimbabwean opposition activists believe the South African authorities are colluding with Zimbabwe's ru…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 10:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ex-Zanu-PF youth leader denied bail

A Harare magistrate has denied bail to former Zanu-PF youth leader Jimu Kunaka (46) and his accomplice Cuthbert Molisen Finiyasi (71) following allegations of unlawfully seizing land in Harare, which reportedly caused losses of US$1.5 mill…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 19:36hrs | 108 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga highlights purpose over power

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has emphasised that true leadership is defined by purpose, not power, as he addressed members of the ruling ZANU PF at the launch of the Women's Empowerment Fund at the Harare International Conference Ce…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 10:03hrs | 650 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa bemoans divisions in Zanu-PF

President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday called on members of the Zanu-PF Women's League to reject division within the ruling party, which continues to grapple with factionalism over succession.Speaking in Harare during the launch of the Zan…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 08:47hrs | 487 | by Staff reporter

ZANU-PF's main sponsor, Mayor demolish school to erect Spazas

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's quest to fight drugs and substances abuse through vocational skills training centres revival is short-lived in Mbare (Njere area) as one of his Zanu-Pf party's top sponsors, JB Family connived with Zimbabwe R…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 23:32hrs | 811 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Harare

Dudula hits back at Zanu PF

Operation Dudula leader Zandile Dabula has come out swinging against Zimbabwe's ruling party, Zanu-PF, after it condemned the movement's stance on foreign nationals accessing healthcare in South Africa.In an interview with IOL News, Dabula…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 20:47hrs | 1011 | by Staff reporter

Munowenyu declines Zanu-PF Central Committee bid

David Munowenyu, Chief Executive Officer of Discovery Ambulance Services, has declined suggestions that he seek a position in ZANU-PF's Central Committee, affirming that his priorities remain on strengthening Zimbabwe's emergency medical r…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 15:21hrs | 463 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Ambassador Comberbach dies at 72

Zimbabwe is mourning the passing of Ambassador Stuart Comberbach, who succumbed to cancer-related complications in the United Kingdom on Thursday. He was 72.Acting President Dr Constantino Chiwenga expressed profound sorrow over the loss o…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 13:00hrs | 180 | 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 | 300 | by Staff reporter

Machakaire fingers Zanu-PF bigwigs in drug smuggling scandal

Youth Empowerment and Development Minister and ZANU-PF politburo member, Tinomudaishe Machakaire, has made explosive claims that some senior party officials are involved in drug smuggling and distribution, using the ruling party as a shiel…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:11hrs | 526 | by Staff reporter

ZANU-PF takes cell verification drive to Hwange

The ruling ZANU-PF party has intensified its cell verification programme in Hwange District, aiming to strengthen membership and consolidate its grassroots presence. The exercise is being prioritised as a key tool for assessing party growt…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 17:48hrs | 50 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe plans to compel vendors to use POS machines

The government is drafting a legal framework that would compel informal traders to use point-of-sale (POS) machines, in a move aimed at formalising the informal economy and broadening tax revenue collection.According to the Ministry of Ind…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 07:38hrs | 164 | by Staff reporter

Ex-Zanu PF youth leader in court over land grab

Former Zanu PF youth leader Jimu Kunaka and his co-accused, Cuthbert Molisen Finiyasi, will spend the night in Harare Remand Prison after a magistrate deferred their bail application to tomorrow.Kunaka (46) and Finiyasi (71) appeared befor…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 07:37hrs | 198 | 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 candidate fined for land invasion

Zanu-PF aspiring candidate for Chinhoyi constituency, Thomas Chidzomba, has been convicted of illegally occupying gazetted land.Chidzomba, who lost in the 2023 parliamentary elections, appeared before Chinhoyi Magistrate Franklin Mkwananzi…

Published: 29 Aug 2025 at 05:50hrs | 186 | 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

Mnangagwa warns against divisive elements in Zanu PF

President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday warned that divisive elements have no place in Zanu PF, cautioning against tactics that seek to undermine unity within the ruling party.Addressing the party's politburo in Harare, Mnangagwa said acts …

Published: 28 Aug 2025 at 06:57hrs | 973 | by Staff reporter

Kasukuwere warns Zanu-PF faces threat from party affiliates

Former ZANU PF national political commissar and fugitive Saviour Kasukuwere has warned that the ruling party faces an "existential threat" from its own affiliates."These ragtag affiliates are now an existential threat to ZANU PF. This para…

Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 22:57hrs | 602 | 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

Localised food shortages hit several districts

Some districts in Zimbabwe are facing food shortages despite improved yields in the 2024/25 agricultural season, prompting government intervention.The shortages come after the devastating El NiÃ±o-induced drought of 2023/24, which left the…

Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 06:06hrs | 453 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF gags 'qethu' minister

Zanu-PF Matabeleland North province has issued a prohibition order against Bubi legislator and deputy minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development, Simelisizwe Sibanda, barring him from party ac…

Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 06:05hrs | 1008 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe slashes fees to boost ease of doing business

The Government has approved sweeping reforms in the tourism sector, cutting and streamlining licences, permits, levies and fees in line with President Mnangagwa's directive to enhance the ease of doing business across key industries.The re…

Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 06:03hrs | 874 | by Staff reporter

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