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Chivayo Gifts CCC MP US$50,000, Toyota Fortuner After Praising Mnangagwa
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.

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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.

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1 day ago2 min read


Wicknell Chivayo Retracts US$3.6m Parliament Pledge, Proposes New US$5m Community Fund
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.

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Apr 222 min read


ZANU PF Youth League Rebukes Wicknell Chivayo Over US$3.6 Million Parliament Donation Proposal
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

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Apr 212 min read


CCC MP Praises President Mnangagwa, Adviser Tungwarara Over Borehole Project in Budiriro
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

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Apr 162 min read


Chamisa Dismisses ‘Sellout’ Claims Amid Debate Over Constitutional Amendment Bill
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.

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Apr 162 min read


"Refining, Not Replacing": Charamba Defends Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3
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."

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Apr 142 min read


War Veterans’ Welfare Crisis: ZNLWVA Alarms Over Rising Deaths and Government Neglect
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

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Apr 142 min read


Tungwarara Emerges as Key Figure in ZANU PF’s ED 2030 Debate
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.

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Apr 122 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


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


Parliament Launches Nationwide Public Hearings on Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3
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.

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Mar 302 min read


ZANU-PF ‘not afraid of referendum’ on Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 – Mugadza
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.

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Mar 272 min read


President expands Paul Tungwarara’s presidential advisory role to cover all regions
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.

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Mar 242 min read


Mashingaidze dismisses Muchena’s opposition to Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3
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.

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Mar 232 min read


ZANU PF Makoni welcomes Didymus Mutasa after his return via the Council of Elders
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.

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Mar 222 min read


Chamisa Hits Back at Hwende Over Bribery Claims
HARARE – Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has sharply criticised his detractors, including Chalton Hwende, accusing them of launching repeated social media attacks against him and spreading claims that he has received benefits from the ruling party.

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Mar 112 min read
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