President Emmerson Mnangagwa, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, has promoted nine officers from the Zimbabwe National Army from the rank of Major to Lieutenant Colonel in a move described as part of routine military progression.

The Embassy of Zimbabwe in South Africa has dismissed viral claims that it is offering “free deportation” services to Zimbabwean nationals, describing the reports as false, misleading, and not sanctioned by any official authority. In a strongly worded statement issued on 28 April 2026, the Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe in South Africa said it had noted with concern the circulation of social media messages suggesting that citizens could access free transport and deportat

HARARE – Former ZANU-PF Mashonaland West provincial chairperson Temba Mliswa has called on Vice President Constantino Chiwenga to resign, accusing him of undermining President Emmerson Mnangagwa and fuelling internal party tensions. In a strongly worded post on X, Mliswa criticised Chiwenga’s recent public remarks, alleging that the Vice President was aligning himself with opposition narratives and social media sentiment.

BULAWAYO – Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has hit back at Bulawayo mayor David Coltart following criticism over his presence alongside President Emmerson Mnangagwa and visiting Botswana leader Duma Boko during last week’s Zimbabwe International Trade Fair.

Zimbabwe has reinforced its commitment to regional solidarity after donating 370 metric tonnes of maize to Malawi, providing critical relief as the country grapples with a worsening food crisis triggered by prolonged drought and climate-related shocks. The donation was officially handed over at the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) headquarters in Lilongwe, marking the second consignment of humanitarian assistance from Zimbabwe to Malawi in recent weeks.