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Christiane Amanpour to Leave CNN After 43 Years: Zimbabwean Leaders She Interviewed
“I’ve always been fiercely independent, and I will continue to be that for you, for as long as I am here and beyond,” she said, warning of unprecedented political and financial pressures on journalism, as well as increasing dangers facing reporters in the field.
Charamba Denies Writing Mnangagwa, Chiwenga Speeches in Second Republic
In a strongly worded post on X, Charamba described the publication as a “dying Soros outfit” and accused it of failing to conduct basic fact-checking.
ZANU PF to Punish MPs Who Absconded From CAA3 Vote — Ziyambi
He said lawmakers who failed to attend Parliament during the Bill’s consideration would face sanctions.
Mnangagwa Grants Firearm Amnesty as Police Prepare Crackdown on Illegal Guns
The amnesty is intended to address concerns over unrenewed firearm certificates, outdated ownership records and the improper storage of guns, which police say have contributed to theft and the misuse of firearms in crimes including armed robbery and murder.
Ministry Establishes Investigations Unit to Probe Village Heads Over Sabhuku Deals
More than 3,000 village heads are facing arrest for illegally parcelling and selling communal and State land, Local Government and Public Works Permanent Secretary Tafadzwa Muguti has said.
British Billionaire James Ratcliffe Marks 74th Birthday at Zimbabwe’s Majestic Victoria Falls
“My birthday is today, and we’ve chosen Zimbabwe for my birthday, and it’s been glorious,” he said.
Three Killed, Five Injured in Harare–Bulawayo Road Accident
The accident involved a Nissan AD van carrying seven passengers and travelling towards Harare and a Scania truck travelling in the opposite direction.
Ebola Cases Climb to Seven in Kenya as Health Workers Are Infected
The three health workers — two men and one woman aged 29, 35 and 32 — became ill between October 3 and October 6, 2026. They were quarantined on October 9 and are receiving supportive care at a designated treatment facility.
Journalist Barred From ZANU PF Conference Despite Accreditation
Jena was barred from entering Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) on October 16, 2026, despite reportedly holding press accreditation issued by Zanu PF headquarters in Harare the previous week, according to MISA Zimbabwe.
Mliswa Blasts Chiwenga Over Zanu PF Conference Speech
He described Chiwenga’s speech as “corrosive” and “discordant with the national mood”, arguing that it raised questions about discipline and coordination within the Presidency.