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War veterans sue Mnangagwa over term-extension bill
A direct legal strike has landed at the Constitutional Court, with six war veterans trying to block President Emmerson Mnangagwa from locking in a term extension through Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3. Urgent bid against Mnangagwa Emmerson Mnangagwa faces an application over Amendment Bill Number 3. Six veterans filed papers at the Constitutional Court. Professor Lovemore Madhuku represents the applicants. They want the Cabinet approval declared invalid. Alleged breach of constitutional duties Reuben Zulu leads five other named applicants. Court papers cite Section 90 1 of the Constitution. Applicants argue Mnangagwa ignored liberation struggle ideals. Filing also references Section 90 2 b and 196 2. Push to block term...
South Africa seeks the extradition of Malloti for armed robbery
An old armed robbery file just resurfaced, and South African authorities are trying to haul Malloti back across the border to answer for it. Extradition push over the 2017 case Namatai Bhobho performs as Malloti. The South African Police Service confirmed an arrest warrant exists. Authorities aim to track her down in Zimbabwe. Plans involve bringing Bhobho back to South Africa. Warrant from Wynberg Magistrate’s Court Wynberg Magistrate’s Court authorized the arrest order. Captain F.C. Van Wyk spoke about the firearm robbery charge. Court proceedings are paused until she is located. Officials flagged the matter as robbery with a firearm. Director of Public Prosecutions involvement The docket currently sits with the Director of...
Calven Robinson gifts Jojo a Ferrari on Valentine's Day
A bright yellow Ferrari just landed in Jojo Robinson’s driveway, and her Valentine’s flex basically shut down the timeline. Valentine’s splurge from Calven Robinson Jojo Robinson stars on Real Housewives of Durban. Calven Robinson surprised her with a yellow Ferrari. Alongside the car, he added roses and a giant teddy. Robinson said the gesture left her completely speechless. Meet the Ferrari 488 Jorarri Jojo confirmed the Ferrari 488 sits in her name. She nicknamed the car Jorarri after herself. Custom plates spell Jorarri, made specially for her. Robinson joked about crying inside her new ride. Addressing the 20-year age gap Jojo previously spoke about her 20-year gap. Calven was already in the army when she was born. They have...
Gaye pushes Kaizer Chiefs to hire Sunday Oliseh
A long stretch without a permanent boss has left Kaizer Chiefs drifting, and Mamadou Gaye is flat out saying it is time to stop stalling and hand the reins to Sunday Oliseh. Call for a permanent Kaizer Chiefs coach Mamadou Gaye urged Kaizer Chiefs to hire Sunday Oliseh. The Chiefs cut ties with Nasreddine Nabi in October 2025. Since then, the club has operated without a fixed head coach. Gaye argued that a giant club cannot delay stability. Caretaker setup at Naturena Khalil Ben Youssef stepped in after Nabi’s exit. Cedric Kaze has shared dugout duties for 2025 to 2026. Their brief covers the remainder of the current season. Gaye questioned how long a stopgap plan can last. Sunday Oliseh's coaching background Sunday Oliseh...
Khune pushes Bvuma to seek a loan from Kaizer Chiefs
A red-hot run from Brandon Peterson has locked down Kaizer Chiefs’ goal, and everyone else at Naturena is basically stuck watching from the bench. Peterson locks down No. 1 spot Brandon Peterson has nailed the top job at Kaizer Chiefs. He has stacked up 15 clean sheets in 26 matches. Consistent displays have kept rivals glued to the bench. Naturena selections feel predictable with his grip on the goal. Khune pushes loan advice for Bvuma Itumeleng Khune is a Kaizer Chiefs legend. Khune suggested Bruce Bvuma should try a temporary exit. Earlier, Bontle Molefe joined Leicesterford City FC on loan. Advice from Khune centers on chasing steady minutes elsewhere. Bruce Bvuma career snapshot Bruce Bvuma rose from the Kaizer Chiefs academy...
A Brazilian official shot his sons, then himself, over an affair
Gunfire ripped through a quiet Itumbiara apartment and left two boys dead while a city official ended his life, detonating a political and social meltdown across Goiás. Itumbiara apartment killings Thales Naves Alves Machado served as Itumbiara Secretary of Government. Machado shot Miguel, 12, and Benício, 8, inside Condomínio Paraíso. Police found a Glock pistol resting across his chest. Benício died at Hospital Estadual de Itumbiara on February 13. Private probe and alleged betrayal Sarah Tinoco Araújo is Mayor Dione Araújo’s daughter. Machado hired a private detective to trail Araújo. Surveillance allegedly showed her with another man in São Paulo. Investigators noted gasoline fumes lingering inside the flat. Final posts before...
Econet InfraCo powers rural clinics via solar base stations
Free solar power from telecom towers is keeping rural Zimbabwe clinics lit up, and that flip alone is changing how healthcare works in the middle of nowhere. Solar hubs power remote clinics Econet InfraCo repurposed base stations into solar energy hubs. The company supplies free electricity within five kilometers of each tower. The initiative kicked off last year in remote Zimbabwe areas. Higher Life Foundation partnered on rolling out the program. Clinic operations get a real boost Rural facilities had relied on patchy generators or darkness. Vaccines stay cold without sudden outages wrecking storage. Emergency procedures keep running even during grid failures. Night births no longer happen under torchlight. Zvishavane District...
Nedbank Zimbabwe cuts 36 managers in structure overhaul
A management shake-up just pushed 36 leaders out at Nedbank Zimbabwe Limited, even while the bank was posting eye-catching profit gains. Manager exits after the structure review Nedbank Zimbabwe Limited wrapped up a retrenchment that cut 36 managers. Review of its structure triggered the staff reduction. February 13, 2026, marked the effective date. Bank leadership framed it around workforce alignment, not slashing costs. Consultations and staff support Affected employees went through formal consultation channels. Separation packages followed statutory requirements. Professional counseling was offered to impacted and remaining staff. Management says business continuity and client service stay on track. Half-year profit jump...
Zimbabwe bank workers get 7.5% salary bump for 2026
A 7.5 percent bump just locked in bigger paychecks for Zimbabwe bank staff, and the real kicker is that most of that cash stays in US dollars, whether officials like it or not. Wage bump locks in higher floor Banking Employers Association of Zimbabwe inked a deal with Zimbabwe Banks and Allied Workers Union. Negotiations wrapped with a 7.5 percent raise on minimum pay. Thousands across Zimbabwe’s banking sector see the wage floor lifted. The least-paid worker will pocket US$762.70 each month. USD dominance stays baked in Under the pact, US$556.77 lands in USD. The remaining slice gets paid in ZiG. Ratio sticks at 73 percent USD and 27 percent ZiG. ZiG portion tracks the interbank rate on payday. Union push and legal backdrop The...
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