Harare, Zimbabwe – Zimbabweans are voicing strong opposition after the cabinet approved constitutional amendments that would extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s rule until 2030. The 83-year-old leader, who came to power in 2017 after a military-backed coup ousted Robert Mugabe, is now seeking to consolidate his grip on power through changes…
Sweden’s right-wing government has announced a sweeping overhaul of its international development strategy, discontinuing aid to four African countries and closing three embassies as part of a reallocation of resources aimed at increasing financial support for Ukraine. Development Aid Minister Benjamin Dousa confirmed on Friday that aid to Zimbabwe, Tanzania,…
The Odinga family has announced the sudden passing of Beryl Achieng Odinga, daughter of the late Jaramogi Oginga Odinga and Mama Mary Ajuma Oginga. Beryl, who led a relatively private life, was a cherished member of one of Kenya’s most prominent political families. In a statement shared on Facebook, the…
The Harare Provincial Magistrate’s Court on Thursday sentenced Robert Mugabe Jr., son of Zimbabwe’s late president, for possession of marijuana. Mugabe, 33, appeared before Magistrate Lisa Mutendereki and pleaded guilty to illegally possessing two grams of the drug. During his plea, Mugabe requested leniency, describing himself as a first-time offender,…
In a landmark move set to transform Southern Africa’s industrial landscape, Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has signed a US$1 billion investment agreement with Zimbabwe. The ambitious project includes the construction of a fertiliser plant and a 2,000 km pipeline stretching from Namibia’s Walvis Bay, through Botswana, to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second-largest…