Zanu PF, Tshabangu plot shock CAB4

It has been established that Tshabangu's support for CAB3 is tied to demands for what he calls a "government of national consensus", in which his camp would play a significant role.
By Miriam Mangwaya Jun. 14, 2026
Land barons lay siege on Harare public spaces
Land barons lay siege on Harare public spaces
“It seems the council has accelerated occupying and parceling residential stands on recreational facilities and our complaints have fallen on deaf ears.”
By Kenneth Nyangani Jun. 14, 2026
Alarm as women shun condoms
A young mother from Kadoma, Dephine Mashinga, explained how men exploit this financial desperation, particularly when dealing with sex workers.
By Nunurai Jena Jun. 14, 2026
Journalists urged to embrace ethical AI
ZMC media development and governance official Nyaradzo Makombe said technology should strengthen, not replace, the core values of journalism.
By Azriel Chimeno Jun. 14, 2026
Residents fume over cemetery
“The placement of a burial ground so close to our vital water source poses serious risks of contamination which could endanger the health and well-being of all residents.”
By Staff Reporter Jun. 14, 2026
Nyaruwata empowers women against the climate crisis
From analysing cholera outbreaks to documenting the harrowing survival stories of Cyclone Idai, she highlights how socioeconomic vulnerabilities exacerbate environmental crises.
By In Conversation With Trevor Jun. 14, 2026
Togaraseyi appointed Zim CEOs Network president
The company has steadily expanded its footprint beyond Zimbabwe and has won more than 25 local and international awards for excellence in construction, project delivery and innovation.
By Takemore Mazuruse Jun. 14, 2026
Resilience rewarded: Anglican Diocese secretary earns PhD
"Our Father, now Dr Father, is a workaholic. Managing the affairs of such a big church while pursuing a doctorate is a remarkable achievement. He truly deserves it," she said.
By Kenneth Nyangani Jun. 14, 2026
Messy land saga: How Stoneridge residents paid the price while land barons prospered
Many invested their life savings, erected homes, established businesses and enrolled their children in schools built within the settlement or in the neighbourhood.
By Staff Reporter Jun. 14, 2026
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Mnangagwa loyalists panic as Chiwenga strikes
The MPs are now expected to vote on Tuesday when the House resumes its sitting, but some legislators said they were worried about their security.
By Kenneth Nyangani and Nqobani Ndlovu and Nunurai Jena Jun. 13, 2026
Edwin Mushoriwa: MPs have become the criminals around the president
In a speech that was both a legal defense and a moral plea, Mushoriwa argued that the proposed changes represent a move away from the hard-won gains of the 2013 constitution.
By The Standard Jun. 10, 2026
Agency Gumbo: The constitution is the people’s last line of defence
It emerged from decades of demand for accountable government, democratic participation, constitutional restraint and the protection of fundamental rights.
By The Standard Jun. 10, 2026
War vets hit Mnangagwa again
The case relies heavily on Section 328(7) of the constitution, which prohibits any term-limit extensions from directly benefiting the current officeholder.
By Sydney Kawadza Jun. 7, 2026
Inside the scripted Parliament debate to extend Mnangagwa’s rule
The most striking feature of the Zanu PF strategy is the reduction of democracy to a timeline of infrastructure projects.
By Senior Reporter Jun. 7, 2026
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Zanu PF MPs beef up security amid tension
This meeting reportedly involved ministers Ziyambi Ziyambi, Mthuli Ncube, and Torerayi Moyo, as well as Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Martin Rushwaya.
By Miriam Mangwaya Jun. 7, 2026
Dr Filippa Nel: Why every soul needs a therapist
From the grassroots success of the Friendship Bench to the intimacy of personal journaling, Filippanel explores how facing difficult internal conversations leads to genuine growth.
By In Conversation With Trevor Jun. 7, 2026
Behind Zim’s gold boom lies a toxic legacy of mercury pollution
Zimbabwe is a signatory to the Minamata Convention.
By Tatenda Chitagu Jun. 7, 2026
Church, council partner for safer births
According to the Kadoma City Council spokesperson, Walter Ndlovu, the scope of the project is comprehensive.
By Azriel Chimeno Jun. 7, 2026
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Mnangagwa’s CAB3 risks serious backlash
For constitutional law expert Lovemore Madhuku, the legislative path is clear, but the legal one is not.
By Sydney Kawadza Jun. 7, 2026
Education summit eyes regional expansion
The development marks a major milestone for a summit that has steadily grown in stature since its inception.
By Staff Reporter Jun. 7, 2026
Roots, pills and quite burials: Inside Epworth’s unsafe abortions, deaths
Mpofu’s desperation highlights a massive burden on Zimbabwe’s maternal health system.
By Fadzai Ndangana Jun. 7, 2026
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Zanu PF sacrifices pro-Mnangagwa MPs
Sources revealed that the Zanu PF leadership, primarily through chief whip Pupurai Togarepi, has intercepted the Constitutional Court applications filed by citizens against individual lawmakers.
By Nqobani Ndlovu Jun. 6, 2026
Police block Zanu PF-linked sports gala in Harare South
Videos of protesting Zanu PF supporters who had gathered for the gala have since circulated online.
By Staff Reporter May. 31, 2026
Police unleash cameras on errant drivers
The offences, captured by CCTV and police surveillance cameras between May 13 and 18, largely involved Honda Fit vehicles commonly used as illegal “mushikashika” taxis.
By Azriel Chimeno May. 31, 2026
Secret payout for ousted Harare boss
Harare mayor Jacob Mafume also clashed with Chisango, accusing him of extending his own employment contract indefinitely without authorisation from the council.
By Kenneth Nyangani May. 31, 2026
Referendum demand hits ED’s term plot
The urgent court application, filed by activist Youngerson Matete, seeks to block the promulgation of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill, 2026.
By Desmond Chingarande May. 31, 2026
Zimbabwean dissidents languish in SA jails
It took the intervention of another magistrate — a reluctant stand-in who had clearly not prepared for the case — to merely postpone the matter once again.
By Own Correspondent May. 31, 2026
Illegal Harare cosmetic clinics shut down
HPA secretary-general Clotilda Chimbwanda confirmed the closures yesterday, saying the exercise was aimed at protecting the public from unsafe and unlawful medical practices.
By Staff Reporter May. 31, 2026