Condolences Flow For Malawi VP Chilima After Tragic Plane Crash

The devastating news of Malawian Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima’s untimely death in a plane crash has sent shockwaves across Africa and beyond. President Lazarus Chakwera confirmed the tragic incident, revealing that the plane, along with Dr. Chilima and nine others, crashed in Chikangawa Forest Reserve. The aircraft, a Dornier …

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Zambia Reacts To Mnangagwa’s Allegations Of US Funding For Zimbabwe’s Security

In response to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s recent remarks suggesting heavy US funding for Zimbabwe’s security sector, Zambia announces engagement with Zimbabwean authorities. Mnangagwa, captured in a video conversation with Russian President Vladmir Putin, expressed a desire for strong Russian support, citing perceived abandonment by Western nations. Cornelius Mweetwa, Zambia’s Information …

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Afrobarometer Survey Highlights Economic Concerns Among Zimbabweans

According to the latest Afrobarometer survey, 44% of Zimbabwe’s population ranks economic management as a top priority, signaling significant apprehension among citizens about the state of their country’s economy. Conducted across 39 African countries between late 2021 and mid-2023, the survey reveals a surge in public concerns regarding economic management, …

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SA Opposition Leader Opposes Expulsion Of Zimbabweans, Calls For Regularization

In a staunch stance against the expulsion of Zimbabweans holding Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEP), Democratic Alliance (DA) chairperson Helen Zille has called for their regularization in South Africa. Highlighting their significant contributions to the nation’s economy, Zille asserts that their presence should not be dismissed but rather formalized. She advocates …

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Mnangagwa Sparks Controversy With Remarks On King Lobengula

President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s recent remarks about the legendary Ndebele king, Lobengula, have ignited a tribal debate. During a speech at Makumimavi Primary School in Chivhu while inaugurating 17 schools, Mnangagwa made comments that stirred controversy. Addressing the audience, Mnangagwa recounted a historical anecdote about King Lobengula’s encounter with a mirror, …

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ZERA Announces Diesel & Petrol Prices For June 2024

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has announced fuel prices effective 04 June to 04 July 2024. In a notice, ZERA said diesel now costs US$1.61 per litre, down from US$1.66 per litre that was set on 05 May 2024. However, the price of petrol has been raised slightly, from …

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Govt Begins Urban Cash Transfer Registration

The registration process for urban residents eligible to receive monthly government cash allowances for purchasing mealie meal has commenced, announced Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare Minister July Moyo. The initiative is guided by the findings of the Zimbabwe Livelihood Assessment Committee (ZimLAC). Urban households facing food shortages due to …

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High Court Grants Bail To Neville Mutsvangwa & Co-Accused

By Judith Matanire High Court judge Justice Rodgers Manyangadze has granted bail to Neville Mutsvangwa and his co-accused, following three weeks of incarceration in remand prison. They were released on 1000 bail each. Mutsvangwa, facing multiple charges, including illegal foreign currency dealings and possession of an unlicensed Starlink router, has …

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