President Emmerson Mnangagwa granted state-assisted funeral honors to deceased media figure Babongile Sikhonjwa. The broadcaster passed away on Sunday in Bulawayo, sending shockwaves through Zimbabwe's media community. ZANU-PF Secretary General Jacob Mudenda announced the government's decision to provide US$10,000 for the burial expenses. The family will receive support through the Bulawayo Provincial offices for funeral arrangements.
Sikhonjwa earned recognition as the "Ndebele Rockstar" and served as a respected cultural ambassador. The media personality will receive commemoration at Bulawayo Amphitheatre on Friday before the final burial proceedings. His remains will be laid to rest on Saturday at Mlozweni Village under Chief...
Former Robert Mugabe supporter Jealousy Mawarire warns that President Emmerson Mnangagwa's changes to the Politburo may increase party tensions. The analyst spoke on South African television about potential risks from recent leadership adjustments. Mawarire believes these moves could create serious internal conflicts within Zanu-PF. He suggests extreme situations might even trigger military intervention.
Mnangagwa reassigned Secretary General Obert Mpofu to an Information Technology position before the upcoming Mutare congress. Jacob Mudenda replaced Mpofu as secretary general. Patrick Chinamasa lost his position to Ziyambi Ziyambi as Secretary for Legal Affairs. These changes appear designed to reduce Vice President Constantino...
Jacob Mudenda assumes the position of Secretary General within Zanu-PF following the September 23 reshuffling decisions. The National Assembly Speaker becomes the fourth individual to occupy this role during the party's six-decade existence. Obert Mpofu faces reassignment to Information and Communication Technology duties after losing his previous authority.
Patrick Chinamasa gains promotion to Treasurer General from his former responsibilities in legal affairs. Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi transitions from technology oversight to managing legal portfolio matters. Robert Mugabe originally held this secretary general post for fourteen years before advancing to party leadership.
The position had been dormant for over forty years...
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga reinforced his stance against tender manipulation and corruption during Thursday's Construction Industry Federation of Zimbabwe annual congress in Masvingo. His address followed reports that he submitted a corruption dossier to the Zanu PF Politburo meeting, which allegedly created party tensions and prompted President Emmerson Mnangagwa to return early from the United Nations General Assembly. Zimbabwe currently seeks a UN Security Council position.
Chiwenga emphasized that corruption undermines public confidence and damages service delivery across the nation. He stated that successful economies depend on sacrifice, honesty, and dedication rather than unethical practices. The dossier reportedly...
Constitutional law expert Advocate Thabani Mpofu challenges the legitimacy of Chris Mutsvangwa's announcement removing Obert Mpofu from his position as Secretary-General. Mutsvangwa incorrectly referenced Article 9, sections 65 and 67, which address economic development and healthcare functions rather than personnel decisions. The advocate notes that Mutsvangwa's claimed title as Secretary for Information and Publicity and Party Spokesperson does not exist within ZANU-PF's constitutional framework. Any document signed under a nonexistent office holds no legal authority.
Mpofu emphasizes that the party constitution restricts leadership appointments to sessions of Congress only. The First Secretary lacks unilateral power to reassign...
Obert Mpofu defies orders to vacate his Secretary-General position following Christopher Mutsvangwa's Tuesday announcement of party leadership changes. President Emmerson Mnangagwa allegedly reassigned Mpofu to oversee Information and Communication Technology while promoting Jacob Mudenda to Secretary-General. Patrick Chinamasa assumed Mudenda's previous Treasury role as Justice Minister, Ziyambi Ziyambi moved to Legal Affairs Secretary. These appointments have created administrative confusion within the ranks of ZANU-PF.
Conflicting documentation emerged regarding John Gowa's designation as a Liberation Hero, dated September 25, 2025. Mpofu signed one letter bearing official stamps, while Mudenda endorsed an identical unstamped...
A constitutional expert has declared Chris Mutsvangwa's letter announcing ZANU-PF Politburo changes to be legally invalid. The correspondence incorrectly cites Article 9, Sections 65 and 67, as authority for removing Obert Mpofu from Secretary-General duties. These provisions address economic development and healthcare functions rather than personnel decisions. Mutsvangwa signs as Secretary for Information and Publicity and Party Spokesperson, a composite title not specified in the constitution.
The actual constitutional office under Section 63 does not serve as the spokesperson for the First Secretary. No authentic communication exists from the First Secretary himself regarding these appointments. Section 54 limits the First...
A Quetta anti-terrorism court denied the Counter Terrorism Department's petition to prolong Mahrang Baloch's physical custody on Friday. The BYC leader and four associates received judicial remand orders instead of continued detention. Judge Muhammad Ali Mubeen rejected the extension request after their 15-day custody period ended.
Baloch faces charges under the Anti-Terrorism Act and Pakistan Penal Code following her initial arrest under public order maintenance laws. She condemned recent amendments to terrorism legislation as tools for state oppression against peaceful activists. The BYC chief documented systematic violence against Baloch people, reporting over 800 enforced disappearances between January and June.
Security forces...
Pakistan-based terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba has relocated training operations deeper into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province following Operation Sindoor. The group established construction of a new facility named Markaz Jihad-e-Aqsa near Afghanistan's border in Lower Dir district. Intelligence sources confirm the training center began development in July 2025 and spans approximately 4,643 square feet. The compound sits adjacent to a recently constructed mosque that provides operational cover.
Nasr Javed leads the project as the facility's designated commander after previously managing terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The relocation represents part of a coordinated effort by multiple terrorist groups to avoid future...
