Presidential spokesperson George Charamba rejected accusations from political activist Temba Mliswa on Monday after criticism about alleged disloyalty to President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Mliswa claimed Charamba wrote Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's speech at the ZANU-PF conference in Mutare on Friday, and the address contradicted party positions on the 2030 political agenda. The former Norton legislator cited Charamba's conduct from the Mugabe-Mnangagwa succession period as evidence of betrayal patterns.
Charamba dismissed the claims and stated he would only acknowledge Mliswa after he rejoins ZANU-PF or wins an election. Analysts noted the exchange demonstrates factional tensions between Mnangagwa and Chiwenga supporters...
Former Norton legislator Temba Mliswa accused presidential spokesperson George Charamba of betraying President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday through social media posts. Mliswa claimed Charamba failed to defend Mnangagwa against internal party attacks, and compared his performance unfavorably to exiled former minister Jonathan Moyo. The former legislator cited Charamba's history of alleged disloyalty to previous principals.
Mliswa criticized government spokesperson Nick Mangwana for weak messaging amid factional tensions within ZANU-PF. Vice President Constantino Chiwenga submitted a 17-page report on Sept. 17, 2025, alleging presidential misconduct. ZANU-PF delegates endorsed extending Mnangagwa's term to 2030 at the Mutare conference...
Unconfirmed reports indicate senior Zimbabwe officials may face dismissal after ZANU-PF's National People's Conference in Mutare. Sources suggest Presidential Adviser Christopher Mutsvangwa could replace Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri as National Chairperson, while Owen Ncube may succeed Lovemore Matuke as Minister of State for Presidential Affairs. Businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei reportedly could assume the Public Service portfolio from July Moyo, but neither the party nor the government confirmed the alleged changes.
The speculation follows ZANU-PF's resolution to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years until 2030. Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi stated delegates authorized legislative amendments for continuity. Vice...
Zimbabwe's governing ZANU-PF party approved a resolution on Sunday to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's tenure by two years beyond his constitutional limit. Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi announced that the 83-year-old leader could remain in office until 2030 if legislative amendments pass through parliament. The constitution restricts presidents to two five-year terms, but ZANU-PF holds a parliamentary majority that could advance the measure.
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and his supporters reportedly oppose the extension plan. Legal expert Lovemore Madhuku warned that altering term limits may require two national referendums. Mnangagwa previously pledged to respect constitutional term limits, but loyalists have lobbied...
ZANU-PF directed Zimbabwe's government on Sunday to eliminate the Intermediated Money Transfer Tax and strengthen the ZiG currency through enhanced durability and security features. Secretary for Legal Affairs Cde Ziyambi Ziyambi announced resolutions from the 22nd Annual National People's Conference in Mutare and called for reduced banking fees to promote financial inclusion. The party instructed officials to maintain ZiG as the sole legal tender for domestic transactions and expand currency circulation across all denominations.
The government levies the 2 percent tax on electronic transfers through mobile money platforms, bank transfers, and point-of-sale payments. ZANU-PF officials stated the changes would make ZiG more accessible...
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale urged African countries on Tuesday to champion equitable climate financing and technology transfer while building domestic research capabilities. Duale addressed the fourth Pan-African Conference on Environment, Climate Change, and Health in Nairobi and emphasized that Africa must position itself as an innovator rather than a victim of climate change. The secretary stated that climate change represents the century's greatest health threat and referenced recent floods and droughts in Kenya and East Africa as evidence of the climate-health connection.
Dr. Jeremiah Mushosho from the World Health Organization warned that Africa faces extreme vulnerability because of underdevelopment and limited...
Kimani Mbugua maintained contact with his father before his death and expressed confidence about returning to journalism after recovering from bipolar disorder. Dedan Kimathi collected his son's body from a Mombasa mortuary on Tuesday and described receiving messages about stabilization and career plans. The 29-year-old former Citizen TV journalist left a suicide note at a rehabilitation center stating he had chosen to rest.
Mbugua worked at Nation Media Group before joining Citizen TV and gained recognition for feature stories and lifestyle segments. Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and media personality Oga Obinna supported his treatment, but relapses interrupted his progress. Kimathi confirmed that closed-circuit television...
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye signed the condolence book at State House in Nairobi on Tuesday to honor former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga. President William Ruto observed the ceremony, which demonstrated continental unity following the death of a prominent African political figure. Faye addressed mourners at Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kitui on Monday, describing Odinga as a great leader and extending sympathies to the Odinga family and Kenyan citizens.
Odinga was buried on Sunday at his Opoda residence in Bondo after state funeral services at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology. Faye arrived in Kenya on Sunday as the chief guest for Mashujaa Day events. Kenya and Senegal executed a...
Former Chief Justice David Maraga warned that Kenya faces a return to authoritarian governance after President William Ruto signed eight bills into law on Oct. 15, 2025. Maraga condemned the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Amendment Bill, which allows government agencies to restrict online accounts suspected of spreading misinformation, and described it as an effort to suppress critics. The retired jurist stated the legislation violates constitutional provisions guaranteeing freedom of expression, fair administrative action, and fair trials. He urged citizens to oppose the measures, which were enacted on the day former Prime Minister Raila Odinga died.
Maraga criticized the Privatisation Bill for permitting undisclosed asset sales and...
