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Biti Blasts Tagwirei Appointment, Calls Him ‘Archbishop of Corruption’
He branded the businessman the “Archbishop of Corruption” and called for forensic audits of Treasury Bills, Command Agriculture, the Dema diesel plant, fuel contracts, Kuvimba Mining, the Mutapa Investment Fund and infrastructure projects.

UN Expert Urges Zimbabwe to Ease Restrictions on Cultural Expression
“Despite what some officials say, not everyone is free to express their identity, opinions, values and worldviews in Zimbabwe today,” Xanthaki said.

Ramaphosa Defends Asylum U-Turn After Anti-Migrant Violence
“We regret the violence that broke out throughout the country. Now, obviously, that is due to that Constitutional Court decision,” he said, adding that the ruling needed to be properly processed, interpreted and evaluated.

South African Jurist Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Committee highlighted her role in landmark legal proceedings at the Rwanda tribunal, where rape and sexual violence were recognised as acts that could constitute crimes against humanity and genocide.

Reform or Patronage? Makumire Questions Mnangagwa Over Tagwirei’s Ministerial Appointment
“New ministries can mean more administrative expenditure, duplicated functions and increased bureaucracy. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe urgently needs better hospitals, roads, water and jobs,” he said.

CCC Disowns Fresh Recall Letters, Alleges Plot To Extort Officials
CCC says preliminary internal investigations have identified specific individuals behind the new correspondence

Journalist Alleges Assault During Chivayo Funeral Coverage
In a statement, Rutsito said the incident followed a confrontation over his crew’s clearance at the Chivayo family residence.

Residents Urge Tawengwa to Act on Cheda Commission Report
The Harare Residents’ Trust has called on the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Harare Senator Charles Tawengwa, to take up the outstanding report of the Commission of Inquiry into the City of Harare. The call was made during an intergovernmental meeting convened in Harare this week. The Cheda Commission, appointed by

Mnangagwa Elevates His Ally Tagwirei to Cabinet in Major Economic Shake-Up
The economic development and investment promotion portfolio, which previously fell under his broader mandate as Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, has now been separated and entrusted to Tagwirei.

Chivayo Knew His Days Were Numbered: Scott Sakupwanya
Speaking in vernacular, Sakupwanya said, "Umwe wangu uyu akanga akuziva kuti zuva rangu rakusvika, nguva yangu pano panyika yakwana.”