Zimbabwe: Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Gender Equality At UN Meeting

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reaffirmed his government's commitment to advancing gender equality describing women's empowerment as a cornerstone for sustainable development,… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Govt Sets Up Special Courts to Tackle Drug Crisis

Government has announced the creation of specialised courts to tackle drug and substance abuse in a move the government says is aimed at protecting public health and safeguarding… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Chamisa Hails Chakwera's Peaceful Exit As 'Africa Coming of Age'

Former opposition Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) Nelson Chamisa has praised outgoing Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera for conceding defeat in the country's recent election… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Grants Month-Long Gun Amnesty to Curb Illegal Weapons

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared a month-long firearm amnesty giving citizens the chance to surrender unlicensed weapons without fear of prosecution. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Reshuffles Top Party Officials

The ruling Zanu-PF party has announced a sweeping reshuffle of its top leadership raising fresh questions about the succession battle within the liberation movement. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Govt Blitz Targets Fake and Expired Goods in Harare Crackdown

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce working with the Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) has launched a blitz in Harare's central business district to tackle counterfeit,… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Mutsvangwa Warns Rivals As Succession Tensions Grip Zanu-PF

Zanu PF national spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has issued a blunt warning to party rivals seeking to undermine President Emmerson Mnangagwa declaring that leadership changes… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Supreme Court Slams Harare City Council Over 'Irrational' Land Decision

The Supreme Court of Zimbabwe has dismissed the City of Harare's appeal, while upholding a High Court ruling that criticized the City Council for its "irrational, unfair, biased… Read more »

Zimbabwe: 'We Just Want Respect' Sex Workers Mark Pride Day Amid Stigma and Abuse

Sex workers gathered in their numbers in Epworth recently to commemorate International Sex Worker Pride Day using the occasion to highlight the social discrimination and stigma… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Torture Claims As 18 Go On Trial for Chivayo in-Laws Robbery

The trial of 18 suspected armed robbers who allegedly robbed cash and other valuables worth US$74,000 from businessman Wicknell Chivayo's in-laws in Marondera kicked off at the… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Declares Zanu-PF 'Unstoppable' Ahead of 2028 Polls

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has delivered a rallying call to ZANU PF cadres warning that the party must remain united, disciplined and focused as it prepares for the 22nd National… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Forus Leader Warns Against Extending Mnangagwa's Term Beyond 2028

Opposition leader Manyara Muyenziwa has formally petitioned Parliament to reject any attempts to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule under the "ED 2030" campaign, warning… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Harare CBD Clampdown Shuts Private Schools Ahead of Exams

Harare City Council's sweeping Operation Restore Order has closed numerous private schools in the Central Business District (CBD) raising concerns for learners due to sit national… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Elections Report Sparks Parliament Debate

Members of Parliament clashed over recommendations made in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) observer report on the country's 2023 elections. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Licence Today, Bus Tomorrow? Not Anymore Says Minister

Transport and Infrastructure Development Minister Felix Mhona has reiterated government's stance for drivers of buses and haulage trucks in a bid to curb the country's high rate of… Read more »

Malawi: Observers Hail Malawi's Peaceful Polls but Urge Reforms

Regional election observers have praised Malawi's general elections as peaceful and largely transparent while calling for reforms to strengthen inclusivity, accessibility and… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Chinese Nationals in Cocaine Case Face Deportation

The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) has pledged to pursue tougher sentences in drug-related cases following a public backlash over the sentencing of nine Chinese… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Names New Ambassadors to Washington, Pretoria

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed four new ambassadors to represent the country in Cuba, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United States of America according… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Youth League Hails Mnangagwa At Munhumutapa Day Celebrations

The ruling Zanu PF party youth league has praised President Emmerson Mnangagwa's leadership following festivities in Zvishavane marking Munhumutapa Day and the president's… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Air Zimbabwe Extends Harare-Mutare-Victoria Falls Route to Boost Tourism

Air Zimbabwe has announced that it will continue operating its Harare-Mutare-Victoria Falls route on a permanent basis following strong demand during the 15th edition of the… Read more »

Zimbabwe: ZESN Marks International Democracy Day With Call for Stronger Democratic Safeguards in Ai Governance

The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) has urged Zimbabwean authorities, political parties, civil society and citizens to take decisive steps towards regulating artificial… Read more »

Malawi: ESN-SA and ZESN Observe Malawi's Pivotal Elections Amid High Stakes and Public Disconten

As millions of Malawians queue to cast their ballots in one of the country's most consequential elections in decades, the Electoral Support Network for Southern Africa (ESN-SA) and… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Rights Report Exposes Alarming Pattern of State-Linked Abuses

The country's fragile human rights record has come under renewed scrutiny after the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) reported more than 3,000 victims of violations across the country… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Rallies Munhumutapa Day Warns Against Drugs and Division

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged youth to draw inspiration from the legacy of the Munhumutapa Empire calling on them to embrace discipline, innovation and patriotism while… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Govt to Double Health Workforce and Push Digital Care By 2030, Says Minister

Government has pledged to expand its health workforce and accelerate digital transformation in healthcare as part of its drive towards universal health coverage by 2030. Read more »