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Zimbabwe opposition gears up to block Mnangagwa's 2030 dream
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (298+ words) HARARE " President Emmerson Mnangagwa's bid to extend his rule to 2030effectively suspending the 2028 electionsmay be the catalyst Zimbabwe's fractured opposition has long needed to regroup. Mnangagwa, who rose to power after the 2017 coup that ousted long-time ruler Robert Mugabe, has faced…...
What single-digit inflation really means for ordinary Zimbabweans
20+ hour, 24+ min ago (1230+ words) FOR ordinary Zimbabweans, inflation has never been just an economic statistic. At the height of the country's worst hyperinflation episode in 2008, it was a daily threat. Prices changed between morning and evening, wages lost value before payday, and savings evaporated....
What Does “Zimbabwe Is Ready for AI” Actually Mean? Beyond the Rhetoric of Technology Adoption
20+ hour, 58+ min ago (163+ words) When Zimbabwean government officials assert that "Zimbabwe is ready for Artificial Intelligence," the declaration is often received as a broad symbol of technological ambition. The phrase circulates easily in political speeches and media commentary, typically interpreted as evidence of digital…...
Zimbabwe Calls on US to Remove Sanctions to Enable Critical Minerals Engagement
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (669+ words) HARARE " If the United States is serious about re-engagement with Zimbabwe, then it must remove all sanctions against the country and against President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Anything less is duplicity. Washington cannot hold both the stick and the carrot, professing readiness…...
Zanu PF Defends Constitutional Changes, Critics Warn of Democratic Backsliding
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (444+ words) HARARE " Zimbabwe's ruling party, Zanu PF, has defended controversial proposals to overhaul key provisions of the Constitution, arguing that the supreme law is a "living document" that must evolve. However, opposition figures and constitutional analysts have raised alarm, describing the…...
Mnangagwa Announces Mini Cabinet Reshuffle, Muswere Booted from Information Ministry
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (206+ words) HARARE " President Emmerson Mnangagwa's latest cabinet reshuffle is more than a routine administrative adjustment"it is a calculated political manoeuvre designed to tighten control over key ministries and secure loyalty within ZANU-PF as Zimbabwe navigates economic strain and growing public…...
A Critical Review of Zimbabwe’s Proposed Constitutional Amendments in the Light of Modern Democratic Practice
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (426+ words) Clause 2: Indirect Presidential Election and the Erosion of Popular Sovereignty From a constitutional standpoint, this undermines the principle of popular sovereignty, a cornerstone of modern democratic theory. Executive authority, especially when expansive, derives its legitimacy from the people. Once that…...
Zimbabwe’s Mineral Exports Surge in Volume as Value Edges Higher in 2025
1+ week, 5+ day ago (317+ words) HARARE " Zimbabwe recorded a sharp increase in mineral export volumes in 2025, with total sales handled through the Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ) " excluding gold and silver " reaching 4.9 million tonnes valued at US$3.4 billion, according to figures reported by NewZWire....
ZANU-PF Tensions: Obert Mpofu Resorts to Sulking
2+ week, 2+ day ago (840+ words) ZANU PF is facing renewed internal tensions amid reports that veteran party figure Obert Mpofu has reduced his public engagement with the ruling party since his reassignment last year, senior party sources told the Zimbabwe Independent this week. The strain…...
World Bank Sees Zimbabwe Outperforming Global Growth Rate
2+ week, 5+ day ago (989+ words) World Bank Sees Zimbabwe Outperforming Global Growth Rate'The Zimbabwe Mail Zimbabwe's economy is expected to expand by about 5% in 2026, placing it well above the projected global growth rate of 2.6% at a time when international economic momentum is weakening. According to…...