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Masvingo Province Demands VP Chiwenga Be Sacked, Escalating Zimbabwe’s Succession Fight
Masvingo ZANU PF structures have publicly rejected Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and demanded his removal, intensifying a succession battle that could reshape power, security influence, and patronage networks across.
Man Accused of Burning Rival’s Shops on GSA Road
A man accused of torching a rival’s premises on GSA Road after a jealousy-fuelled relationship dispute burned a woodwork shop, an aluminum shop and a bar to ashes, leaving traders with immediate losses and raising fears that personal violence is spilling into public commerce.
Jonathan Moyo Accused of Orchestrating Mnangagwa's Political Downfall
Political analyst Jonathan Moyo is accused of manipulating constitutional processes to engineer the downfall of President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
South Africa orders immediate deportation of Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe after R600,000 fine
A South African court fined Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe R600,000 and ordered his immediate deportation, while sentencing his cousin, Tobias Matonhodze, to an effective three years in prison for attempted murder, illegal firearm possession, and obstructing justice.
Gunman Opens Fire Outside White House Correspondents’ Dinner; Trump Evacuated as Suspect Taken Into Custody
Shots were fired outside the Washington Hilton ballroom during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, prompting an immediate Secret Service evacuation of President Donald Trump and the cancellation of the event as investigators moved to secure the scene and detain a suspect.
Zanu PF at War: ‘Presidential Mafia’ Threatens VP Chiwenga in Explosive Power Struggle
A shadowy faction inside Zanu PF has openly threatened Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, signalling a violent turn in Zimbabwe’s ruling party succession battle.
Zimbabwe Military Declares VP Chiwenga Next President: The Inside Story
’s military command has publicly endorsed Vice President Constantino Chiwenga as President Mnangagwa’s successor, triggering shockwa ���� ry: ) fine�
Emergency Politburo Meeting Signals Deepening Rift Between Mnangagwa and Chiwenga
Reports of an urgent ZANU-PF Politburo session amid a clash between President Mnangagwa and Vice President Chiwenga threaten to unravel the party's fragile unity.
Chiwenga warns ZANU-PF rivals using liberation war legacy
Zimbabwe's VP issues thinly veiled threat to party dissidents, invoking liberation war history to consolidate power amid factional turmoil.
Zimbabwe Power Struggle: Mnangagwa vs Chiwenga Over Son's Military Career
Allegations of a deadly political miscalculation as President Mnangagwa reportedly moves against Vice President Chiwenga, threatening his son's army career.
Mashingaidze lost whole family in accident at Boterekwa
A Zimbabwean man, Mashingaidze, is left alone after a crash at Boterekwa killed his wife and children while they were travelling to visit family—an event that spotlights the deadly toll of preventable road hazards.
Chiwenqa Fired?
No official word on Chiwenqa’s status in Zanu PF. Here’s what the rumours mean and why they matter for ’s political future.
Zimbabwe Attorney General Mabhiza Issues Ultimatum to VP Chiwenga: Resign or Back Term-Limit Removal
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Trump Assassination Attempt Foiled at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
A gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, D.C., targeting Trump administration officials before Secret Service stopped him. One agent was shot during the confrontation.
VP Chiwenga Warns of State Capture After Chivayo-Tagwirei Secret Dinner with Ramaphosa
Zimbabwe’s Vice President accuses unnamed actors of trying to capture the state after a clandestine meeting between two controversial businessmen and South Africa’s president at a private farm.
Themba Mliswa calls for the arrest of VP Chiwenga
A hard warning has been issued against factional power-brokering around Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, warning that building a secondary centre of authority inside the ruling coalition risks institutional breakdown and regional destabilisation.
Hardliners push for Chiwenga exit as Tagwirei succession talk heats
Hardliners inside ’s ruling party are moving to convert a leadership dispute into a party decision, preparing provincial endorsements that could pave the way for Kuda Tagwirei’s succession.
ZAOGA Leader’s Wife Dies After Short Illness in Harare
Mai Esther Kapandura, wife of ZAOGA Forward in Faith senior leader Apostle Tonderai Kapandura, died Tuesday morning at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals after a rapid decline in health.
Zimbabwe’s $2 Million Fraud Case: Former Minister Walks Free on Token US$1,000 Bail
Walter Mzembi, a former tourism minister, was granted bail of just US$1,000 while accused of defrauding the state of US$2 million – a ruling that lays bare the country’s entrenched impunity for elites.
Temba Mliswa Breaks Silence on VP Chiwenga Coup Claims — Inzwai zvotaurwa
Zimbabwe’s Temba Mliswa publicly addresses allegations that Vice President Constantino Chiwenga is planning a coup, rattling the ruling party and raising regional alarm.
Auxillia Mnangagwa Visits Family After Tragic Accident Kills Wife and Five Children
Zimbabwe's First Lady offers condolences after a devastating road accident claims six lives, exposing the country's deadly road safety crisis.
OpenAI releases GPT-5.5, rolling out higher-accuracy reasoning
OpenAI has released GPT-5.5 with tighter cybersecurity safeguards, expanded identity-gated access for verified defenders, and new API pricing that signals a push into enterprise AI adoption.
Ramaphosa's Zimbabwe Visit: Generals Sent a Warning, Not Reassurance
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's visit was a direct response to a warning from Mozambique's president and Zimbabwe's generals about state capture and constitutional crisis.
Team Pachedu alleges plot to remove VP Chiwenga; Tagwirei poised
Team Pachedu alleges ZANU–PF provincial structures are being mobilised to oust Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and clear a path for businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei to become Zimbabwe’s next Vice President.