Zimbabwe: Police Launch Nationwide Blitz Against Carrying Knives, Machetes in Public As Violent Crimes Surge

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has intensified a nationwide crackdown against carrying knives and machetes in public spaces in a bid to curb rising cases of violent crimes. Read more »

Africa: European Union Condemns Escalation of Global Conflicts Harming Ordinary Folks

The European Union (EU) has defended the rules-based international order and condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine while warning that rising global conflicts were worsening… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Leaked Memo Raises Tensions Ahead of Planned Diaspora Protests

A CONFIDENTIAL government memo with a long list of targeted diaspora activists has allegedly been leaked, thereby heightening tensions ahead of planned demonstrations scheduled for… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa 'Acted Improperly' in Promoting Son to Senior Army Rank - Constitutional Lawyer

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa acted improperly and violated constitutional principles by promoting his son, Sean, to a senior rank in the army, a constitutional lawyer has said. Read more »

Zimbabwe: No Grounds for Resignation - War Vets Back VP Chiwenga After Calls for Resignation Over King Hezekiah 'Extended Tenure' Parable

The Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) has defended Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, dismissing calls for his resignation following controversy over… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Mliswa Fumes After Watching Chiwenga's King Hezekiah Sermon - Says Former Army General Now a Liability

OUTSPOKEN former Norton legislator Tembo Mliswa has been left fuming after watching a telling sermon delivered by Vice President Constantino Chiwenga that all but warned his… Read more »

Africa: Iran War Lifts Africa Debt Costs That Have Surged Since Pandemic

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Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Gold Trade Holds Firm Despite Middle East Tensions

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Zimbabwe: Constitution Defenders Forum Issues 24-Hour Ultimatum for Reinstatement of Majome As Rights Commission Chairperson, Says Ouster Unconstitutional

THE Constitution Defenders Forum (CDF) has condemned the removal of Jessie Majome as chairperson of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission, describing the move as unconstitutional… Read more »

Zimbabwe: The Army Is Watching - Says Retired Air Marshall, Adds It Will Advise Accordingly If Zanu-PF Becomes a Security Threat

RETIRED Air Marshall Henry Muchena, one of the army's former generals demanding a referendum before President Emmerson Mnangagwa's second term is extended, has warned that the… Read more »

Zimbabwe: 15 Zimbabweans Killed in Russia-Ukraine War After Being Duped Into Foreign Military Recruitment

At least 15 Zimbabweans have died in the Russia-Ukraine war after being duped into joining foreign military forces through suspected human trafficking syndicates, Information… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Defence Minister Denies Zanu-PF Bias in Army Recruitment, Tells Complainants to Bring Evidence

Discover moreBusiness news analysisRisk Compliance ServicesDaily news digestDEFENCE minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri has dismissed allegations that the Zimbabwe Defence Forces… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Human Rights Violations Surge As 3 000 Victims Affected in February Only

At least 105 human rights violations affecting 3,205 victims were recorded across Zimbabwe in February 2026, with state institutions and ruling ZANU PF members accounting for the… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Exiled Former Minister Kasukuwere Warns Mnangagwa Against Ignoring Military Generals' Position On Constitutional Amendment Number 3

Self-exiled former Cabinet minister Saviour Kasukuwere has issued an ominous warning to President Emmerson Mnangagwa against rubbishing serving and retired military generals' push… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Prominent Lawyer Madhuku Says Threats of Attacks Won't Stop the Struggle to Defend Democratisation

Constitutional  law expert and lecturer, Lovemore Madhuku says threats of physical harm by State machinery will not stop the struggle to defend the nation's democratisation… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Mutsvangwa Heaps Praises On War Veteran Despite Funeral Snub

Despite ZANU PF ignoring him in death, the party spokesperson, Christopher Mutsvangwa, has heaped praise on fellow war veteran Blessed Geza, saying he played a key role in ousting… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Ex-CIO Boss Tapfumaneyi Takes Over As Army Commander As Matatu Is Named New ZDF Commander

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed Lt. General Emmanuel Matatu as the new Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) Commander following the retirement of General Philip Valerio… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Chiwenga Is Naive, Not a Politician, Was Castrated When He Dumped Military Post for Role Under Mnangagwa - Says Mliswa

VICE President Constantino is naive, has no people behind him and was "castrated" when he dumped his post as Commander of Defence Forces (CDF) for a political role under President… Read more »

Zimbabwe: ZCTU Threatens Mass Action Over Zanu-PF Plan to Extend Mnangagwa's Term

The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has condemned plans by the ruling Zanu PF party to amend the Constitution and extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's tenure, describing… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Moves to Shield Himself From Coup Threat With Army Vehicle Handout

As the succession battle within Zanu-PF intensifies, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has moved to stave off any potential coup by awarding more than 700 senior army officers… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Ambitious Refugee Tawanda Muyeye Is Now a Star of the Hundred

Ambitious refugee Tawanda Muyeye is now a star of The Hundred. In early 2021, months before signing his professional contract with Kent Cricket, Tawanda had his right to remain in… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Ex-Mines Minister Chidhakwa Seeks Zanu-PF Readmission

FORMER Mines minister Walter Chidhakwa has expressed his wish to be readmitted into the ruling Zanu PF party following his expulsion in 2017. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Defence Minister to Pay U.S.$25,000 Compensation to 2018 August 1 Shooting Victim

DEFENCE Minister Oppah Muchinguri has been ordered to pay US$25,000 in compensation to Zakeo Mutimutema, a victim of the 2018 August 1 army shootings. Read more »

South Africa: Ukrainian Political Analyst Suggests Zimbabwe, South Africa Play Mediatory Role to End War With Russia

UKRAINIAN political analyst and journalist Peter Zalmayev has suggested that Zimbabwe and neighbouring South Africa present themselves as mediators to end the war between his… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Ramaphosa Appoints Gwede Mantashe As Acting Police Minister

In a decisive move to address escalating concerns within South Africa's police ministry, President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede… Read more »