Tensions have escalated at Gilston Farm after large sections of the property were destroyed by fire in what war veterans and collaborators occupying the land suspect was a deliberate arson attack linked to ongoing land disputes. The blaze caused panic among residents in Manyame District, with livestock fleeing burning grazing areas as flames swept through bushes and pastures.

An opposition councillor from the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has taken legal action to compel the Public Service Commission (PSC) to discipline a teacher accused of engaging in active partisan politics. The case, filed at the High Court of Zimbabwe, centres on David Masomere, a teacher at Ndarama High School, who is alleged to have breached constitutional provisions governing the conduct of civil servants.

Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has dismissed claims of divisions within the country’s leadership, insisting that President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Vice President Constantino Chiwenga share a close personal and working relationship. Speaking during an interview on Capitalk 100.4FM on May 5, 2026, Chivayo described reports of infighting as “outright lies,” saying the two leaders are bound by loyalty, respect, and what he characterised as family ties. Chivayo used vivid

HARARE – Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has gifted a brand-new vehicle and cash to Susan Matsunga, a Member of Parliament for Budiriro North, in a move that has stirred political debate over patronage, cross-party relations, and public accountability in Zimbabwe.

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.

Harare – Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has broken his silence following widespread criticism of his controversial US$3.6 million donation pledge to parliamentarians, announcing a retraction of the proposal and a shift toward a revised US$5 million community-focused fund.

Harare – The ZANU PF Youth League has publicly criticised businessman Wicknell Chivayo over his pledge to donate US$3.6 million to Parliament, warning that such a move risks undermining the integrity of State institutions. Chivayo announced on 18 April 2026, during Zimbabwe Independence Day, that he intended to channel the funds through the Speaker of Parliament for constituency development. Under his proposal, each of the country’s 360 legislators would receive US$10,000, re

HARARE – Budiriro North legislator Susan Matsunga has publicly praised President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his adviser Paul Tungwarara following the commissioning of boreholes in Mufakose and Budiriro, in a development that underscores shifting political dynamics in Harare’s opposition strongholds. The boreholes were officially handed over on Tuesday under the Presidential Borehole Drilling Scheme, a government-backed initiative aimed at improving access to clean water in urban

HARARE – Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has dismissed allegations that he has “sold out the struggle for democracy,” describing the claims as part of a coordinated propaganda campaign.

HARARE — Presidential spokesperson George Charamba has stepped forward to mount a robust defense of the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3), dismissing critics’ fears as "exaggerated" and "misleading."

HARARE — The Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) has sounded a grave alarm over a sharp increase in deaths among ex-combatants, citing systemic neglect, chronic poverty, and a lack of medical funding as the primary drivers of the crisis. The concerns were raised during a weekend gathering celebrating the elevation of Paul Tungwarara to the ZANU-PF central committee, where the rate of mortality among the nation’s liberation-era fighters was described

HARARE – Paul Tungwarara has emerged as a visible figure in internal mobilisation efforts linked to the “ED 2030” agenda within ZANU PF, as debate intensifies over proposals to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s tenure beyond current constitutional limits.

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.

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.

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

The Parliament of Zimbabwe has deployed 11 teams across the country to conduct public hearings on the Constitution of Zimbabwe (Amendment No. 3) Bill, 2026, in a key phase of the country’s legislative process. The four-day exercise, running from 30 March to 2 April 2026, will cover all 64 districts, allowing citizens to directly contribute to proposed constitutional changes that could significantly reshape Zimbabwe’s governance and electoral system.

HARARE – Manicaland Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Misheck Mugadza says ZANU-PF would comfortably win a referendum on the proposed Constitutional Amendment (No. 3) Bill, insisting the party has nothing to fear from a public vote. Speaking to party affiliates this week, Mugadza dismissed calls for a referendum, echoing the ruling party’s position that the proposed changes do not legally require one.

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.

HARARE, ZIMBABWE – Retired Major General Gibson Mashingaidze has publicly criticised Air Vice Marshal (Rtd) Henry Muchena over his opposition to the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 of 2026, deepening divisions among former senior security officials.

RUSAPE, ZIMBABWE – ZANU PF’s Makoni district has welcomed veteran politician Didymus Mutasa following his appointment to the party’s Council of Elders by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.