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Ex-Police Officer Togara Fambi Re-Arrested Over Social Media Posts as Cyberbullying Charge Falters
MASVINGO – Former police officer and opposition leader Togara Fambi has been re-arrested and charged with cyberbullying after posting political content on Facebook, in a case that is raising fresh questions about freedom of expression and the use of cyber laws in Zimbabwe.

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7 days ago2 min read


Mliswa Urges Chiwenga to Resign, Accuses VP of Undermining Mnangagwa
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.

Southerton Business Times
Apr 282 min read


Chivayo, Coltart Clash Over ZITF Appearance With Mnangagwa and Botswana President
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.

Southerton Business Times
Apr 272 min read


Chiwenga’s Church Address Draws Attention Amid Debate Over Constitutional Changes
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga delivered a sermon-style address at a Roman Catholic gathering in Murewa over the weekend, blending scripture, leadership philosophy, and moral reflection remarks that have since attracted wider political interpretation. Speaking before congregants, Chiwenga invoked the teachings of Saint Francis of Assisi, highlighting virtues such as humility, simplicity, peace-building, and compassion for the vulnerable. He described these values as form

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Apr 272 min read


Chiwenga Calls for Unity, Prayer at St Joseph Guild Gathering in Musami
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has called on Zimbabweans to embrace unity, prayer and shared national purpose, emphasising the church’s role in fostering peace, moral guidance and development. He made the remarks during the St Joseph Guild Weekend of Prayer held at St Paul’s Musami Mission, where he joined congregants from the Archdiocese of Harare.

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Apr 272 min read


Seven MDC-T Activists Arrested Over Alleged CAB3 Protest Plot in Harare
Seven suspected members of the Movement for Democratic Change – T (MDC-T) have been arrested and appeared before the Harare Magistrates' Court for allegedly organising a protest against the controversial Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3). The accused Clifton Zumba (27), Shingirai Chitauro (45), John Simon (53), Tonderai Cephas Makuyana (28), Decent Zaina (46), Jane Makovere (47), and Austin Name (52) appeared before Magistrate Ruth Moyo and were remanded in custody t

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Apr 262 min read


THE GATEKEEPER: Gilbert Chagoury and the Resilience of an Empire
LAGOS — In the complex narrative of Nigeria’s political and economic history, few figures have maintained as enduring—or as controversial—an influence as Lebanese-Nigerian businessman Gilbert Chagoury. Over decades of political upheaval, transitions, and investigations, Chagoury has managed to remain at the center of the nation's most significant infrastructure and business developments.

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Apr 252 min read


Fake Asylum Industry Exposed: Migrants Coached to Pose as Gay to Stay in UK
An undercover investigation by BBC News has uncovered a sophisticated shadow industry in the United Kingdom, where rogue immigration advisers and legal figures are allegedly charging thousands of pounds to help migrants fabricate asylum claims by posing as gay.

Southerton Business Times
Apr 253 min read


ZANU-PF MOBILIZES: Party Targets 45,000 Submissions in Push for Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3
HARARE — The ruling ZANU-PF party is reportedly orchestrating a massive campaign to secure support for the controversial Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, with internal directives targeting over 45,000 written submissions from Mashonaland West province alone.

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Apr 222 min read


LEGAL DELAY: Tendai Biti and Morgan Ncube Trial Postponed to May
MUTARE — The trial of prominent lawyer, former Finance Minister, and Constitution Defenders Forum (CDF) convener, Tendai Biti, alongside former Beitbridge Mayor Morgan Ncube, has been deferred to May 26, 2026. The postponement was granted this past Monday by Mutare Magistrate Honest Musiiwa, following an application by the State, which indicated that the prosecution was not yet prepared to proceed with the case.

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Apr 222 min read


Chiredzi West Zanu PF Chairman’s Home Petrol-Bombed
CHIREDZI — Tensions within the ruling Zanu PF party in Chiredzi West have taken a dangerous turn following a reported petrol-bomb attack on the home of the Ward 25D chairman, Elias Chinanga, on Thursday night. The incident, which has sent shockwaves through local political circles, is being linked by observers to the deepening factional rifts currently plaguing the party’s district structures.

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Apr 192 min read


"Zimbabwe is My Only Home": Douglas Coltart Rejects British Citizenship Claims Following Assault
HARARE — Prominent human rights lawyer Douglas Coltart has broken his silence regarding his nationality, categorically stating that he holds no foreign passport and is not entitled to British citizenship. The clarification comes amid a storm of political hostility following a violent encounter at a public hearing last week.

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Apr 102 min read


Amendment Bill No. 3 reaches “House Copies Ready” stage as 90-day countdown advances
HARARE — Zimbabwe’s constitutional reform process has entered a critical phase after the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill (H.B. 1, 2026) reached “House Copies Ready” status, signalling that lawmakers are preparing for the next stage of deliberations.

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Apr 82 min read


Watcher ChangaMbire Rebukes Matinyarare, Calls for Evidence-Based National Discourse
HARARE — A sharp war of words has emerged in Zimbabwe’s political discourse, with commentator Watcher ChangaMbire issuing a strongly worded response to activist Benson Rutendo Matinyarare, accusing him of spreading disinformation and personal grievances disguised as national analysis.

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Apr 72 min read


ZANU-PF warns of disciplinary action over alleged phone snatching incident at public hearing
HARARE — ZANU-PF Treasurer-General Patrick Chinamasa has warned that Central Committee member Luckmore Tinashe Gapa could face disciplinary action if allegations that he grabbed a cellphone from human rights lawyer Douglas Coltart are proven in court. The alleged incident occurred last week at the City Sports Centre in Harare during a public hearing on the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, where tensions have been high amid nationwide consultations.

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Apr 72 min read


Zimbabwe Constitutional Amendment No. 3: Legal reset or term extension?
HARARE — Debate over Zimbabwe’s proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 is intensifying, with legal analysts and political observers divided over whether the changes amount to a term extension or a fundamental restructuring of the presidential office. At the centre of the discussion is the argument that the amendment would not extend the tenure of Emmerson Mnangagwa under the current constitutional framework, but instead create a new presidential office with different ru

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Apr 63 min read


Simon Rudland Demands Retraction From ZBC Over “Defamatory” Protest Claims
Lawyers for businessman Simon Rudland have demanded that the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) retract an article they say falsely accused him of financing violent protests aimed at toppling President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government.

Southerton Business Times
Mar 212 min read
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