President Emmerson Mnangagwa has launched the National MSMEs and Cooperatives Indaba, reaffirming Government's commitment to supporting small businesses through finance, innovation and regulatory reforms.

By Percy Nhara | Southerton Business Times HARARE – AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini on Tuesday paid a courtesy call on President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House in Harare, with both sides reaffirming the importance of strengthening historical, cultural and economic ties between Zimbabwe and South Africa. The Zulu monarch was accompanied by a royal delegation that included King Ndamase of the AmaMpondo Kingdom, as well as traditional leaders from South Africa. The high-le

Zimbabwe's Constitution Amendment Act No. 3 is now law after President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed the legislation introducing major constitutional reforms.

HARARE – AmaZulu King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini and King Ndamase Ndamase of Western Pondoland are expected to visit Zimbabwe for high-level talks with President Emmerson Mnangagwa as regional leaders seek solutions to escalating anti-immigrant tensions in South Africa.

HARARE – The Zimbabwean Government says more than 78,000 citizens have returned from South Africa since the launch of a nationwide repatriation programme in May, as authorities continue to scale up support for thousands fleeing rising anti-immigrant tensions across the border.

Zimbabwe has successfully exported its first-ever commercial shipment of blueberries to China, marking a major milestone for the country's horticulture sector and opening access to one of the world's fastest-growing fruit markets. The breakthrough follows the signing of a phytosanitary protocol between Zimbabwe and China in September 2025, which granted Zimbabwean growers official market access after negotiations that began in April 2024.

The signing follows the Bill's approval by both the National Assembly and the Senate, completing the legislative process after months of heated political debate and legal challenges. The new law introduces sweeping changes to Zimbabwe's electoral system, presidential succession, Parliament and the judiciary.

A Zimbabwe war veteran has filed an urgent High Court application seeking to halt Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3), alleging MPs received vehicles and cash to influence the legislative process.

HARARE — President Emmerson Mnangagwa, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF), has promoted Brigadier General Fidelis Mhonda to the rank of Major General, with effect from 22 June 2026. The promotion was formally conferred during an investiture ceremony held at Defence House in Harare on Tuesday, where Commander Zimbabwe Defence Forces, General Emmanuel Matatu, presented the new rank insignia to Major General Mhonda. The ceremony was attend

MASVINGO – Minister of State for Masvingo Provincial Affairs and Devolution Ezra Chadzamira has declared that President Emmerson Mnangagwa does not require additional advisers, in remarks widely interpreted as a veiled criticism of Presidential Investment Adviser Paul Tungwarara.

HARARE – Zanu-PF on Saturday conducted one of its biggest nationwide grassroots mobilisation exercises, with thousands of party members gathering at their registered cells across Zimbabwe for the annual National Cell Day programme aimed at strengthening structures, verifying membership records, and recruiting new supporters. The exercise, held simultaneously in all 10 provinces, brought together Politburo and Central Committee members, Cabinet ministers, Members of Parliament

MASVINGO – Vice President Kembo Mohadi has officially opened the 2026 National Disability Expo in Masvingo, reaffirming the Government's commitment to improving the welfare and economic inclusion of persons with disabilities across Zimbabwe. VP Mohadi, who represented President Emmerson Mnangagwa at the official opening ceremony held at Mucheke Stadium on Friday, presided over an event that attracted more than 500 exhibitors from across the country.

Six Zimbabwean liberation war veterans have issued Parliament with a 72-hour ultimatum to halt the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill (CAB3), accusing legislative leaders of presiding over what they describe as an unconstitutional and procedurally flawed amendment process.

The National Assembly will reconvene on Tuesday after President Emmerson Mnangagwa called an extraordinary sitting to consider Senate amendments to Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3, a crucial step before the legislation can become law.

A human rights activist has filed a High Court application seeking to block key provisions of Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 unless they are approved through a national referendum, setting up a major constitutional battle over presidential and parliamentary term extensions.

HARARE — The Constitutional Court has dismissed separate legal challenges brought by a group of liberation war veterans and opposition legislator Prince Dubeko Sibanda against the controversial Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, clearing two immediate legal hurdles facing the proposed legislation.

HARARE — Presidential Investment Adviser Paul Tungwarara has announced cash rewards of US$10,000 each for several pro-government online activists, popularly known as Varakashi, in recognition of their defence of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the First Family during a period of sustained criticism on social media.

HARARE — Businessman and philanthropist Wicknell Chivayo has launched a blistering attack on former Norton legislator Temba Mliswa, accusing him of political irrelevance, seeking attention through media appearances, and making unsolicited commentary on national political issues.

Presidential adviser Paul Tungwarara says addressing citizens’ grievances is necessary to protect President Mnangagwa’s image and keep national attention focused on development rather than political disputes.

Presidential adviser Paul Tungwarara has publicly offered activist Rutendo Matinyarare a Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series while urging him to reduce criticism of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and CAB3.