Zanu-PF is pushing back against a legal challenge to its internal discussions about changing presidential term limits. The party argues a court application from Mbuso Fuzwayo, who leads the group Ibhetshu Likazulu, is premature because no formal amendment process has started. Fuzwayo's filing seeks to block any move to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's tenure beyond 2028, naming the party and officials like Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi and Speaker Jacob Mudenda as respondents.
In an affidavit, party official Munyaradzi Machacha stated the complaint is speculative. He contended any future amendment would follow legal procedures and public hearings, focusing on sections of the constitution that do not require a referendum...
Zinara has already handed out more money for roads than it planned to spend all year. The agency distributed over six point two seven eight billion dollars year to date, beating its revised annual target by roughly one hundred ninety-seven million. A big chunk of that funding, close to four billion, went directly into major national projects with a high rate of spending.
The breakdown shows varying levels of fund usage across different groups. Urban councils used about half of their allocation, while rural district councils spent nearly two-thirds. The national Department of Roads for major highways utilized just over half of its assigned funds. Several local authorities, like Gwanda Municipality and Mutoko Rural District Council...
The coach of Egypt's national team says Mohamed Salah is fully focused on the upcoming tournament despite the noise around his club situation. Hossam Hassan stated the forward's energy in training has been remarkable, showing high motivation as they prepare for their opening match. Salah did not start in Liverpool's final games before the break, and public comments after a draw fueled speculation about a potential transfer. Hassan dismissed the situation as a common occurrence between players and coaches, noting their contact with Salah confirmed his complete concentration on the continental competition.
Salah is aiming to win the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time with Egypt, having lost in two previous finals. Hassan expressed...
Foreign investors in certain business sectors are getting a thirty-day notice from the government. The Ministry of Industry and Commerce directive, based on recently published regulations, gives these operators until early January to submit plans for coming into compliance. The policy affects thirteen sectors reserved for indigenous Zimbabweans. Foreign nationals in these areas must sell at least seventy five percent of their ownership to local citizens over three years, with a minimum of twenty-five percent transferred each year.
These rules are formalized under a new statutory instrument. It broadly defines participation to include partnerships, investments, or starting new businesses in the reserved sectors. The government states...
The Tourism Minister, Barbara Rwodzi, stated the upgraded Beitbridge Border Post is boosting tourism growth. The three hundred million dollar renovation has created faster, more automated systems that are impressing regional and international travelers. Minister Rwodzi highlighted the permanent separation of traffic into dedicated lanes for commercial vehicles, buses, light vehicles, and pedestrians as a major improvement. This setup, along with online management systems and electronic immigration gates, has drastically cut processing times.
Travelers with proper documents now move through in under twenty minutes, a significant drop from the previous delays that could last over a day. The Minister, who is currently on a working visit...
A major shopping surge hit retailers yesterday as people packed city centers before Christmas. Both formal stores and informal traders reported heavy activity, with residents ignoring the usual Sunday slowdown for last-minute preparations. Long lines formed at ATMs as workers withdrew cash for the holiday period.
Business owners expressed excitement over high sales volumes, especially in clothing, which began rising weeks ago. Sectors like barber shops, salons, and beauty parlors are particularly busy. A Harare hairdresser named Ashly Muza reported working from early morning until night without a break due to client demand. Retailer Irvine Musindo said daily sales averaged around a thousand dollars, leaving him with low stock. Shops...
The government has started a holiday campaign focused on drug abuse awareness. It is aimed at drivers and communities along busy highways and high traffic zones. This push comes from worries about increasing substance use during the festive period. The effort is coordinated by the National Committee on Drug and Substance Abuse.
The campaign will run until December twenty fourth, beginning in Harare. It will cover major routes like the roads to Beitbridge, Mutare, Chirinda, and Plumtree. The Nyamapanda Mukumbura highway is also included. Outreach will extend into high-density and outlying areas around the capital, such as Chitungwiza, Mazowe, and Goromonzi. Fanwell Dzoma, a deputy director in the relevant ministry, stated the committee...
The head coach of South Africa's national team, Hugo Broos, expects a more predictable tournament at this year's Africa Cup of Nations. He believes the major footballing nations on the continent will avoid the early exits that defined the previous competition. Broos mentioned countries like Egypt, Cameroon, and Ghana, along with host nation Morocco, as teams that have learned from past mistakes.
He stated the upcoming event in Morocco will be more difficult than the last one held in the Ivory Coast. According to Broos, having all the traditional powerhouses likely advance from the group stage will raise the overall level of competition. He identified Morocco as the clear favorite, citing their quality and home-field advantage, while...
To cut down emergency wait times on major roads, the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe is working with Discovery Ambulance Services. They are putting ambulances at known accident hotspots across the country. These ambulances will provide free transport for anyone involved in a crash. The CEO of the council, Munesu Munodawafa, mentioned locations like Wedza, Beitbridge, Chiredzi, and a spot called 22 Miles. High-frequency areas such as Makuti in Karoi and Connemara in the Midlands will have dedicated vehicles ready.
David Munowenyu, who runs Discovery Ambulance Services, explained the plan further. Ambulances will be placed roughly every hundred kilometers along highways. The goal is to have medical help nearby, no matter how far...
