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Tendai Biti: Zimbabwe Faces 'Permanent Crisis' Under ZANU-PF
Opposition leader Tendai Biti warns that ZANU-PF’s reliance on violence and impunity has pushed Zimbabwe into a state of permanent crisis.
Zimbabwe Vice President Chiwenga Publicly Opposes Constitutional Amendment 3
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has publicly challenged the controversial Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, signaling a rift in Zimbabwe's leadership.
Chiwenga Issues Stern Warning to Mnangagwa Amid ZANU-PF Tensions
Vice President Chiwenga has issued a direct military-backed warning to President Mnangagwa, signaling a deepening rift within Zimbabwe’s ruling party.
Zimbabwean Man Claims He Was Ordered to Kill His Wife for Wealth
A Zimbabwean man has made chilling allegations, claiming he was instructed to murder his wife as part of a ritualistic pact for wealth.
Senior Meyiwa Murder Trial: Court Hears DNA Fight as Judge Apologises Over Racial Remarks
In Pretoria, the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial turns on contested DNA evidence and a courtroom conduct controversy that has already shaken public confidence in the process.
Tasila’s Husband Dies at Side Chick’s Home in Sinda
A married man died after telling his wife he was doing piecework, then spending the night at a girlfriend’s home in Sinda District, where police say alcohol and deception were central to the timeline.
Starmer says UK will not support a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
Keir Starmer draws a hard line against joining a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, insisting Britain will back freedom of navigation and reopening—while warning the UK will not enforce a US-led maritime containment that could widen the war and destabilise global energy flows.
Oskido Rejects Bulawayo Arts Awards Nomination, Says He’s Not Zimbabwean
DJ Oskido refused a Bulawayo Arts Awards nomination, insisting he does not qualify as Zimbabwean despite being raised in Bulawayo and having deep family ties to Zimbabwe’s opposition politics.
Sir Wicknell Chivayo Praises High Court Custody Ruling After Spending First Weekend With His Children
A High Court consent order sets a strict co-parenting timetable and tight conditions on access, maintenance, and personal availability—after Sir Wicknell Chivayo publicly praised the judgment and said he spent his first weekend with his kids.
Chamisa Arrested: Zimbabwe Tightens Crackdown as SADC Summit Looms
Nelson Chamisa’s arrest signals a hardening of ’s crackdown on opposition activity, with immediate consequences for political space and regional diplomacy as a major meeting approaches.
Hulengende and wife beaten in Chitungwiza: assault sparks outrage and tests Zimbabwe’s justice system
A brutal beating in Chitungwiza has ignited public anger and renewed fears that domestic and community violence are met with delay, intimidation, and weak accountability—while ’s justice system faces a credibility test.
Chamisa Backs Constitutional Amendments, Condemns Protest Violence
Nelson Chamisa says he supports the constitutional amendments process and condemns protests against the bill, urging activists to keep dissent within the law as tensions rise around public hearings.
Trump Orders U.S. Navy to Blockade Hormuz After Pakistan Talks Fail
President Donald Trump says the U.S. Navy will blockade the Strait of Hormuz and interdict ships that have paid Iran tolls, after marathon ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement—raising immediate risks for global oil prices and fuel costs.
Girlfriend Kills Boyfriend in Cape Town After Cheating Row
A woman in Cape Town was arrested after allegedly killing her boyfriend during a confrontation sparked by a cheating accusation—an incident that underscores how jealousy-fueled intimate-partner violence can turn lethal within minutes.
Tungwarara reveals why they back Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3
Presidential adviser Paul Tungwarara says Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 is meant to lock in policy continuity and uninterrupted development delivery, while critics warn the same process is being used to narrow political choice and silence dissent.
US and Iran Fail to Reach Peace Deal After Marathon Talks in Pakistan
Marathon direct talks in Islamabad ended without agreement, with Vice President JD Vance warning the deadlock hinges on Washington’s demand for Iran to halt steps the US says could enable a nuclear weapon—leaving a two-week ceasefire due to expire on April 22 in jeopardy.
Iran vows to continue nuclear program as talks collapse
Iran has vowed to keep enriching uranium as major diplomacy collapses, deepening verification disputes and raising the odds of tighter sanctions and wider disruption to global shipping and energy flows that can hit and.
Civil servants cash in from Tuesday as new pay scale starts
Revised Zimbabwe civil service salaries begin Tuesday, with top D grades peaking at US$897 as the government rolls out a job-evaluation-based pay reset and expands ZiG-linked support.
Zimbabwean woman Julie robbed and killed in Cape Town after robbery escalated into murder
A Zimbabwean woman identified as Julie was robbed and later died from injuries in Cape Town, reigniting fears that migrants and women face heightened risk when violent crime escalates quickly and investigations stall.
Amos Chibaya accident: Opposition leader injured after road crash
Amos Chibaya and several fellow opposition organisers were injured on 11 April 2026 when their vehicle struck a cow that ran into the road from a blind spot while travelling toward Gokwe.
Trump to go hard on Iran as Islamabad talks end without deal
US-Iran talks in Islamabad collapse over Iran’s nuclear red lines, raising fears of renewed strikes and fuel shocks for Zimbabwe.
Trump to go hard on Iran as ultimatum tightens
Trump escalates threats to Iran’s infrastructure and presses for immediate Strait of Hormuz access—raising risks for global oil and Southern Africa.
Iran–US talks in Islamabad end without deal as nuclear demand blocks
U.S. Vice President JD Vance says talks ended after 21 hours; Iran rejected U.S. terms on nuclear restraint.
Trump LOSES IT Over Iran — Ceasefire REJECTED Again
Iran rejects another ceasefire as Trump sparks backlash over 'little glitch' remarks; Strait of Hormuz risks deepen.