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Kuda Tagwirei

Tagwirei Vows to Bring Capital Into Zimbabwe After Swearing-In

“My role will be able to bring in capital in Zimbabwe, foreign and local, to make sure that those objectives are met,” he said.

Opinion

Sabhuku’s Eye: The Anatomy of An Institutional Coup

For decades, the principle has been axiomatic: the President and First Secretary of ZANU PF is, ipso facto, the Party's sole candidate for national presidential elections. The draft now seeks to sever that umbilical cord.

Video

Watch: Ziyambi Is a Sellout!” Mliswa Explodes Over Cancelled ZANU-PF Politburo

“Ziyambi and his team must go; he is treasonous. Ziyambi Ziyambi is a sellout,” Mliswa said.

Breaking News

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.

Breaking News

Mliswa Dismisses Mawarire’s Allegations About Aborted ZANU-PF Politburo As Absolute Lies

Former Norton Member of Parliament Temba Mliswa has dismissed as "absolute lies" claims by activist Jealousy Mawarire that the aborted ZANU-PF Politburo meeting was a result of a massive showdown between President Mnangagwa and Vice President Chiwenga.

Africa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa

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.

Africa
Wicknell Chivhayo with Tanzanian president

Media Blackout as Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan Visits Chivayo Family

The visit was kept private, with reports indicating that cameras and mobile phones were not allowed inside the residence.

Breaking News

Mnangagwa’s Advisor Tungwarara Speaks Following Reports He Was Airlifted to South Africa

“Yes, I was airlifted, but I was airlifted for other reasons, not being sick,” Tungwarara said, adding that he wanted to make it clear to Zimbabweans that he was alive and would be returning home.

News
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and his wife Colonel Dr Miniyothabo Baloyi-Chiwenga.

Why Didn’t VP Chiwenga Visit the Chivayo Family? Here’s What We Know

The confrontation intensified when Chiwenga increasingly criticised politically connected wealthy businessmen whom he referred to as “Zvigananda”.

News

Bolsonaro Favourite To Win Brazil Presidency After Leading In First Round

Right-wing Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has exceeded expectations in the first-round vote with a slight lead over the incumbent left-wing President Luiz Inacio ‌Lula da Silva, triggering a run-off later this month.

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