CHIEF WRITER THE ruling Zanu PF is set to launch disciplinary action against Members of Parliament who failed to attend crucial parliamentary votes for Constitutional Amendment Act Number 3 (CAA3) earlier this year. Speaking at the party’s annual conference in Chinhoyi on Saturday, Zanu PF Legal Secretary Ziyambi Ziyambi said the former liberation movement was…
Brandon Josphat POLITICAL EDITOR THE country is confronted with the growing triple whammy of soaring global energy prices, extreme climate events, and escalating food insecurity. In this regard, a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report that was released at the weekend warned anew that the looming El Niño conditions would be very severe for the…
THE Smart Traffic Management System (STMS) is now fully functional across Harare with automated cameras issuing mobile violation notices. In a statement yesterday, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said the system uses strategically deployed cameras to automatically detect traffic offences, as police intensify efforts to improve road safety and enforce traffic laws. “The Zimbabwe Republic…
NEWS EDITOR PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has defended internal debate within Zanu PF, describing divergent opinions as healthy for party unity and progress. Speaking to journalists after the party’s national people’s conference in Chinhoyi on Saturday, Mnangagwa said the gathering had allowed members to express themselves freely before reaching consensus on the party’s future direction. “I…
Shamaine Chirimujiri GOVERNMENT research into intersex rights has exposed critical gaps in civil registration, bodily integrity protections, and national statistics, setting priorities for legal reforms. This comes after the government convened a national dialogue that brought decision-makers from across government together to gather and research as part of its effort to review Zimbabwe’s laws to…
IN A significant sign of shifting diplomatic dynamics, the ruling Zanu PF says Zimbabwe’s efforts to repair its ties with the West are gaining traction. On that score, party spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has also highlighted encouraging signals from the United States suggesting that Washington is ready to step up its economic engagement with Harare, after…
BRIGHTONMURONZEREYI THE government is considering a review of the country’s much-debated Intermediated Money Transfer Tax (IMTT), as part of broader efforts to improve Zimbabwe’s business climate and ease the financial burden on poor citizens. Presenting a report on the state of the country’s economy during the just-ended Zanu PF annual conference in Chinhoyi, the minister…
BRIGHTONMURONZEREYI ZANU PF has resolved to postpone its elective congress from 2028 to 2029, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa set to remain the party’s leader and first secretary until 2030. This was one of the many resolutions announced yesterday at the conclusion of the party’s 23rd annual national people’s conference, where Mnangagwa delivered his closing remarks…
BRIGHTON MURONZEREYI AUTHORITIES have launched the Mining Cadastre Information Management System to digitise records and establish an accurate national mineral rights register. This comes as authorities move to restore order in the mining sector, with plans to arrest mining claim owners who allow illegal artisanal miners to operate on their concessions. The permanent secretary in…
YVONNE NCUBE A 22-YEAR-OLD Shurugwi man stands accused of stealing eight vehicles worth US$31 400, all of which police have successfully recovered. Takudzwa Moyo, of Mavhura Homestead, Marira Village 1, Chachacha, Midlands Province, was arrested on October 13 in the Makusha area following investigations by police detectives. The stolen vehicles, comprising six Honda Fits, a…
