AllAfrica News: Zimbabwe

Is Zimbabwe Facing Another November 2017?

[ISS] Mnangagwa looks beyond his second term, prompting war veterans backing Vice-President Chiwenga to threaten an 'uprising' on 31 March.

Govt Says Security Services 'On High Alert' Amid Calls for Protests

[New Zimbabwe] The government has upped security across the country as disgruntled war vet Blessed "Bombshell" Geza calls for demonstrations against President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

Govt Says Over One Million to Benefit From Housing Schemes By 2030

[New Zimbabwe] The government is targeting to provide decent accommodation to over a million citizens with a focus on eliminating illegal settlements and ensuring access to basic services like electricity, clean water and sanitation.

Zim Monthly Inflation Rate Tumbles to 0 Percent - Statistics Agency

[New Zimbabwe] THE monthly inflation rate tumbled to 0% in the month of March 2025 on the back of a sustained tight liquidity stance and a cocktail of measures.

'Cat and Mouse Game' - Zimbabwe Govt Workers Moonlight As Street Vendors

[New Zimbabwe] Every morning, Dumisani Ngara* gets up at dawn to catch a 6:30am bus to work at Zimbabwe's Ministry of National Housing and Social Amenities. The government-provided bus is free for civil servants in Harare, and on his $250 monthly salary, he tries to save every cent he can.

Is Zimbabwe At Risk of Another Coup?

[Premium Times] President Mnangagwa looks beyond his second term, prompting war veterans backing Vice President Chiwenga to threaten an 'uprising' on 31 March.

Serial Robber Arrested for Murder, 15 Robberies

[The Herald] A 34-year-old suspected serial armed robber, Sean Mukungwa, has been arrested on allegations of murder and involvement in at least 15 armed robbery cases, including attacks on Mukuru Financial Services money booths.

Disloyal Zanu-PF Members Will Be Cast Aside - Mnangagwa Repeats Calls for Unity Ahead of Planned Protests

[New Zimbabwe] PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has reiterated calls for "unflinching patriotism" within the ruling Zanu PF party amid planned protests against his administration.

High Court Judge Mambara Accused of Attempting to Defraud Zimasco

[New Zimbabwe] ZIMASCO has written to the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) accusing High Court Judge, Justice Joel Mambara, of being an active participant in recent attempts to defraud it.

Parliament Slams Zimbabwe's 'Irresponsible' Mining Activities

[New Zimbabwe] PARLIAMENT has described the majority of mining activities across the country as 'irresponsible' due to the failure to adhere to basic standards that protect the environment.

Police Flood Streets to Crush Anti-Govt Protests

[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has deployed officers in urban and rural areas to thwart the planned 31 March protests against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government.

Zimbabwe Seeks to Stifle Political Debate With Jail, Threats, Legislation

[CPJ] Lusaka -- "I have learnt that free speech, free talk, is not free," Zimbabwean journalist Blessed Mhlanga wrote in a letter from prison, which was made public on February 28, his fourth day behind bars.

HIV Funding Cuts Could Lead to Millions of Infections, Deaths By 2030 - Study

[Independent (Kampala)] Countries such as Mozambique, South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe, would suffer the most

Mnangagwa Sweats Over March 31 Protests Amid Internal Zanu-PF Revolt

[New Zimbabwe] President Emmerson Mnangagwa is under pressure over the planned 31 March protests amid fresh challenges to his rule, which has been marred by accusations of corruption and cronyism.

Trump Funding Cut - Health Ministry Seeks Supplementary Budget

[The Herald] THE Ministry of Health and Child Care has proposed that Treasury presents a supplementary budget to address the impact of the withdrawal of United States funding for the health sector, especially on HIV/Aids programmes.

600 000 Tonnes Target Set for Winter Wheat Harvest

[The Herald] Zimbabwe expects to push its winter wheat harvest up marginally by just over 6,5 percent to 600 000 tonnes this winter, marking the fourth year of self-sufficiency since the crop's introduction in the country in 1966 and the third year of surplus.

Mnangagwa Appoints Lieutenant-General Matatu New Army Commander

[New Zimbabwe] In his latest power consolidation move, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has promoted Major-General Emmanuel Matatu to the rank of Lieutenant General (Lt-Gen) and Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA).

ZACC Investigating Corruption, Abuse of Office At Top Harare School

[New Zimbabwe] ZIMBABWE Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) is investigating numerous cases of financial mismanagement, abuse of office and corruption at Alexandra Park Primary School, NewZimbabwe.com has learnt.

'We Were Blinded' - Geza Begs Opposition Forgiveness Over Rights Abuses

[New Zimbabwe] In what smacks of an attempt to curry favour with the opposition ahead of the planned 31 March 2025 protest against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government, expelled Zanu PF Central Committee member Blessed Geza has offered a grovelling apology to opposition members.

President Mnangagwa Appoints Lieutenant General Matatu As ZNA Commander

[The Herald] President Mnangagwa has appointed Major General Emmanuel Matatu to the rank of Lieutenant General and Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA).

Zanu-PF Intensifies Preps for Gutu East Primary Elections

[The Herald] Zanu PF is now receiving CVs from members intending to contest in its primary elections for Gutu East Constituency in Masvingo Province.

Zanu-PF Convenes Central Committee Meeting

[The Herald] Zanu PF will convene a Central Committee meeting this morning to deliberate on key issues affecting both the party and national development.

Eight Airport Officials in Court for Trying to Facilitate Illegal Transit of 23 Ethiopians

[New Zimbabwe] Eight Robert Mugabe International Airport workers appeared in court Wednesday on allegations of attempting to facilitate the illegal transit of 23 Ethiopians to Eswatini recently.

Harare Police Issue Two-Month-Long Prohibition Order On Carrying Weapons Into CBD Ahead of Planned Protests

[New Zimbabwe] The Zimbabwe Republic Police's (ZRP) Officer Commanding Harare district, Chief Superintendent Michael Masvivi, has from today, imposed a two-month prohibition order against the carrying of any possible weapons, just three days before planned national protests.

Zim Diaspora Property Showcase U.S.-Canada - CBZ to Unpack Zimbabwe's Economic Message

[New Zimbabwe] CBZ Holdings Limited CEO Lawrence Nyazema will speak on Zimbabwe's low-hanging opportunities at the Zim Diaspora Property Showcase USA-Canada.

Elderly Couple Jailed for Stealing U.S.$34,000 Wrongly Deposited By Stanbic Bank

[New Zimbabwe] AN elderly Bulawayo couple has been convicted of stealing US$34,000 from Stanbic Bank.

Charles Prince Airport Upgrade At Advanced Stage

[The Herald] Charles Prince Airport in Mount Hampden is being upgraded to similar standards as the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport.

MPs Hail Minister Mhona, Team

[The Herald] LEGISLATORS have hailed Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona for being recognised as the best-performing Cabinet Minister of 2024, as well as other senior officials from the ministry and parastatals under its purview.

President Lays the Law - 'Zanu-PF Will Not Brook Malcontents'

[The Herald] President Mnangagwa has issued a stern warning to rogue party members seeking to disrupt peace, unity, and harmony within Zanu PF, declaring that those who fail to adhere to the party line will face dire consequences.

Liberalising Agric Markets Opens AfCFTA Opportunities - Masuka

[The Herald] Zimbabwe is expected to accrue significant benefits from its ongoing liberalisation of agricultural markets, Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Dr Anxious Masuka has said.

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