Recent violent acts by armed individuals associated with a political party have raised serious concerns about intimidation and lawlessness. These individuals threatened police officers during court proceedings, an act captured in a widely circulated video.
Commentators described the police arrests of these suspects as courageous. They emphasized that all citizens, including political supporters, are subject to the law and must be held accountable for any illegal actions. There were also calls for consistent application of justice, without selective outrage based on political affiliations.
Furthermore, security personnel were criticized for failing to intervene during past attacks on citizens. Observers stated that uniformed services...
President Peter Mutharika praised the Southern African Development Community for its ongoing work to ensure regional peace and stability. Addressing members virtually as chair of its security organ, he highlighted successful conflict mediation in Madagascar and noted that instability in one country affects the entire bloc. He encouraged stronger unity to support collective development.
The organization also expressed concerns about the fairness of recent Tanzanian elections, describing them as neither free nor just. It referenced accounts of police shooting demonstrators and numerous individuals fleeing to Malawi for safety.
Mounting demands for a new investigation into the 2024 plane crash that killed former Vice President Saulos Chilima have prompted a government review. House Leader Jappie Mhango stated the Justice Ministry is assessing these requests.
Parliamentarians, including Patricia Kaliati and Catherine Mzumara, have expressed skepticism about official findings, which attributed the accident to pilot error and severe weather. Mhango indicated the current administration under President Arthur Peter Mutharika seeks transparency, though the potential formation of a formal commission remains undecided amid ongoing public and legislative pressure.
Attorney Prince Stevens commented on recent multiple arrests linked to political violence, urging a focus on legal standards over public sentiment. He stated that national law permits repeated arrests when supported by new evidence or fresh lawful grounds for each detention.
Stevens addressed concerns from the MCP and others who view these arrests as politically driven. He emphasized that courts, not social media, properly evaluate the legality of such actions. The attorney also noted in a Chichewa statement that the rights of those arrested should not surpass the rights of citizens fearing demonstration-related violence. He maintained that strict adherence to established legal procedures remains the paramount concern.
Parliament appointed five legislators as commissioners to the Parliamentary Service Commission for a term lasting from 2025 to 2030. The newly confirmed members are Fred Penjani Kamlepo Kalua, Chifundo Makande, Daniel Chitonya, Ismail Mkumba, and Beatrice Roseby Mwale.
Kalua noted that the commission now features a younger demographic, which he believes enables a reform-oriented agenda. He stated that this generation aims to make parliamentary activities more responsive to the public.
The commissioners plan to improve public engagement, governance inclusivity, and leadership effectiveness during their five-year term.
The first week of the fifty-second parliamentary session concluded with the Leader of the House, Jappie Mhango, expressing approval of its cooperative and effective start. He noted the government was addressing a national food shortage, following an official disaster declaration, by organizing imports and distribution across all districts.
Regarding a vehicular accident involving Vice President Saulos Chilima, Mhango acknowledged public calls for a new inquiry. He stated that the Minister of Justice would examine the initial report's findings and decide on any subsequent legal steps.
Wellington Mutisi, national commissar for Varakashi 4ED and a figure linked to ZANU PF leadership, is facing renewed fraud allegations after reportedly selling a Masvingo Rural District Council accountant a residential stand that did not exist. Auxillia Tadzingwa claims she paid US$6,150 in May 2014 for a 580-square-meter plot in Victoria Ranch through Mutisi’s company, Noah’s Areka Housing Development.
Tadzingwa only discovered the fraud after paying a US$213 consortium fee to Masvingo RDC and finding someone already building on the property. When she sought clarification, she was redirected to Mutisi, who then demanded an additional US$1,500 to allocate a new stand. She instead requested a refund. Though Mutisi agreed in writing in...
Zimbabwean authorities have established formal international channels for victims to report allegations of rape and fraud against Walter Magaya, leader of Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries. National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the move in a statement, citing inquiries from complainants across Zimbabwe, South Africa, the United Kingdom, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia, and beyond.
Victims are urged to contact the Zimbabwe Republic Police via designated numbers: +263 776 830 226, +263 (0242) 703631, or WhatsApp +263 712 800 197. Those in South Africa are advised to file reports at local police stations, have statements notarized, and submit them through the Zimbabwean Embassy.
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A severe housing shortage within the Zimbabwe Republic Police has led officers to split single rooms with curtains to house multiple families, Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe revealed during a pre-budget seminar in Bulawayo on November 7, 2025. Describing the conditions as deplorable, he emphasized that such arrangements are unworthy of those responsible for national security.
Kazembe urged lawmakers to prioritize police welfare in the upcoming budget, linking inadequate housing to declining morale and professionalism. He called for immediate funding to build modern, dignified housing units, arguing that decent living conditions are essential for discipline and effective law enforcement. His remarks, confirmed by the Parliament...
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