Harare Quiet After Zimbabwe Shutdown Call

Harare experienced a quieter-than-usual morning rush hour on Friday, August 2, 2026, as residents weighed a nationwide shutdown called by opposition groups and civil society activists against controversial constitutional changes. According to local reports, traffic on roads leading into the city center was sparse, and journeys into the central business district were notably quicker than … Read more

Zimbabwean MP Demands Expulsion of 25,000 South Africans Over Xenophobia

Zanu-PF Member of Parliament Clemence Chiduwa has formally proposed that Zimbabwe expel approximately 25 000 South African nationals currently living in or visiting the country. Chiduwa argues the measure should serve as a retaliatory “tit-for-tat” response to the repatriation of over 100 000 Zimbabweans from South Africa since May, following a series of anti-immigration protests. … Read more

Zimbabwe-Born Man Arrested in Johannesburg for UK Family Murders

South African police have arrested Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, a 45-year-old British citizen wanted by UK authorities for the alleged murders of his wife, Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, and their two daughters, Natalie, 15, and Nala, 5. The arrest occurred Friday in Kensington, Johannesburg, following a coordinated intelligence-led operation by the South African Police Service (SAPS) Interpol … Read more

Zimbabwe Opposition Challenges Presidential Term Extension in Court

The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has filed a constitutional court challenge against a new Zimbabwean law extending presidential and parliamentary terms from five to seven years. The amendment allows President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until 2030, while shifting the power to appoint the president from public elections to parliament. Legal Challenges to … Read more

Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa Extends Presidency Until 2030

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially extended his term in office by two years to 2030, according to government spokesperson Nick Mangwana. The extension, confirmed Tuesday, follows the passage of legislation through both houses of the Zimbabwean parliament last month, effectively shifting the transition timeline for the 83-year-old leader. How does the new legislation change … Read more

Malaria Surge in Zimbabwe: Aid Cuts and Climate Change Impact

The Silent Crisis: Why Zimbabwe’s Malaria Surge is a Warning for Global Health In the quiet farming communities of Zimbabwe’s eastern districts, a familiar, deadly buzz has returned. For families like that of Precious Mvundura, a simple mosquito bite has transformed from a manageable nuisance into a life-threatening ordeal. Recent data reveals a chilling trend: … Read more

Zimbabwe Imposes Export and Ownership Controls on Critical Minerals

Zimbabwe’s New Mineral Strategy: A Blueprint for the Green Energy Shift The global race for green energy dominance has entered a new chapter in Harare. By reclassifying a wide range of high-value resources—from lithium and nickel to rare earth elements—as “critical” and “strategic,” the Zimbabwean government is signaling a definitive end to the era of … Read more

Zimbabwe’s diaspora reshapes real estate and farming investment trends | Features

Beyond the Official Narrative: How Social Media is Rewriting Zimbabwe’s Investment Story For decades, the story of investing in Zimbabwe was told through official government reports or cautious international news cycles. But a new, more organic narrative is emerging. Today, the real “due diligence” isn’t happening in boardrooms; it’s happening on Instagram and YouTube. View … Read more

Zim to return 67 foreign-owned farms seized in land grab

The recent announcement that Zimbabwe is returning 67 foreign-owned farms and paying $146 million in compensation marks more than just a legal settlement. It is a calculated signal to the global community. For decades, the narrative of Zimbabwe’s land reform was one of volatility and isolation; now, the tide is shifting toward pragmatic diplomacy and … Read more