HARARE — President Emmerson Mnangagwa has broadened the remit of Paul Tungwarara, elevating him from an adviser focused mainly on Dubai affairs to a presidential advisor with responsibilities across all regions, including an added emphasis on empowerment initiatives.

BULAWAYO — More than US$2 million was raised for the rehabilitation of Ingutsheni Central Hospital during a fundraising luncheon held at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition and Smart City Centre on Friday, 20 March. The event was led by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who personally contributed US$1 million toward the hospital’s upgrade.

HARARE — Zimbabwe’s local authorities have been identified as the worst‑performing sector in the government’s 2025 performance contracts, weighed down by structural and operational challenges that continue to undermine service delivery. The findings were announced Monday as part of the annual performance review system introduced by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in 2021 to strengthen accountability and assess the effectiveness of senior public officials.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed a tribunal to investigate whether Never Katiyo should be removed from office over allegations of gross misconduct. The tribunal will be chaired by retired judge Maphios Cheda and includes legal practitioners Tafadzwa Hungwe and Chaka Mashoko. The move follows a recommendation by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), which advised the president in October 2025 that the allegations against Katiyo warranted a formal inquiry.

Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially launched Zimbabwe’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2026–2030, a policy framework aimed at harnessing artificial intelligence to drive economic growth, innovation, and public sector transformation. The strategy was unveiled on Friday at the New Parliament Building. Speaking at the launch, Tatenda Mavetera said the strategy is a home-grown blueprint designed to position Zimbabwe as a competitive player in the global digital economy w

Former Norton MP Temba Mliswa has publicly criticised retired Air Vice-Marshal Henry Muchena over his opposition to the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill (No.3). Muchena recently wrote to the Parliament of Zimbabwe, urging lawmakers to subject the proposed amendments to a national referendum. The proposed changes include measures that could extend the tenure of Emmerson Mnangagwa and introduce reforms affecting Zimbabwe’s political, electoral, and governance systems.

HARARE — Former Zanu‑PF legal affairs secretary and ex‑minister Paul Mangwana has said President Emmerson Mnangagwa will not benefit from an additional full presidential term under the constitutional amendments now before the country’s courts and political forums. Mangwana, who co‑chaired the 2013 Constitution Parliamentary Select Committee (Copac), argued the changes alter the length of a presidential term but do not increase the number of terms a president may serve.

Exiled former cabinet minister Jonathan Moyo has dismissed claims that he was the “principal architect” behind a Constitutional Court challenge filed by civic group Ibhetshu LikaZulu, describing the allegations as false and part of an attempt to damage his reputation. The legal challenge had sought to contest proposed constitutional amendments linked to the 2030 agenda, a political plan associated with extending the tenure of Emmerson Mnangagwa beyond the current two-term pre

The Zimbabwean government is backing horticulture growth under a sector recovery and growth plan that aims to expand horticulture into a US$2 billion industry by 2030, a flagship objective of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s economic strategy. Officials say blueberries could make a meaningful contribution to that target if production, post‑harvest handling, and export logistics are strengthened.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) President Nqobile Magwizi following the official launch of the ZIFA Munhumutapa Challenge Cup, Zimbabwe’s premier national knockout competition. In a message marking the occasion, Infantino described the new tournament as a significant step for the development of football in Zimbabwe, highlighting its potential to strengthen the game at all levels

Dr. Gumbo described the transition as a key milestone in safeguarding national integrity, noting that the previous passport system had vulnerabilities that could be exploited. Processing times have also improved significantly. Applications now take approximately seven working days, a sharp drop from waiting periods that previously stretched to as long as six months.

HARARE — Zanu‑PF’s Politburo has confirmed the co‑option of Paul Tempter Tungwarara, Special Investment Advisor to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, into the party’s Central Committee, party officials said following a Politburo meeting.

BULAWAYO — President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on Friday that Zimbabwe will move beyond supplying raw minerals and accelerate local beneficiation and processing to spur industrialisation and economic growth. Speaking at an annual exporters’ conference in Bulawayo, the President urged exporters to develop value‑added products and build global brands rooted in Zimbabwe’s natural resources and skills base.

HARARE — Zimbabwe has formally discontinued talks with the United States over a proposed $350 million memorandum of understanding (MoU) on health funding after President Emmerson Mnangagwa directed his government to stop negotiations, government officials say.

Harare, Zimbabwe – February 21, 2026 – The Secretary-General of the Youth Union of Saguia El-Hamra and Rio de Oro (UJTSARIO), Ali Mohamed Salem, participated in Zimbabwe’s National Youth Day commemorations following an official invitation from local youth organizations. The event was presided over by President Emmerson Mnangagwa and drew youth representatives from across the country and the African continent.

HARARE — President Emmerson Mnangagwa has issued a sweeping amnesty order that will see thousands of convicts freed from Zimbabwe’s prisons, the Government Gazette published yesterday confirmed. Clemency Order No 1 of 2026 grants full remission to several categories of inmates while setting out exclusions and conditions for eligibility.

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