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Holy Ten rages at Sean and Collins Mnangagwa over Harare house seizure
Rapper Mukudzei Chitsama, known professionally as Holy Ten, launched accusations against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's twin sons during a Sunday Instagram Live session. The musician alleged that Sean Mnangagwa sent military personnel to his residence and ordered his wife to leave the property. Chitsama claimed the president's sons were reclaiming gifts previously bestowed upon him following his 2023 election campaign support for Zanu PF. The 26-year-old artist threatened direct confrontation with both Sean and Collins Mnangagwa while declaring his continued respect for their father. He expressed anger about what he described as the siblings undermining the president's authority. The rapper later suspended his Instagram account after...
Bulawayo High Court orders eviction in North Trenance land battle
Justice Evangelista Kabasa resolved a lengthy property dispute by ordering the removal of an occupant from contested land in Bulawayo. The High Court recognized David and Dadirai Shoko as legitimate owners of Lot 2 of Lot 42 North Trenance after their 2013 purchase and 2022 title deed acquisition. Blessing Matsvimbo had claimed ownership through a 2006 transaction worth ZW$150 million paid in installments to Kennedy Nyakudziwanza. The conflict emerged when David Shoko returned from Namibia in December 2024 to discover an occupied two-room structure on his property. The court rejected Matsvimbo's allegations of buyer collusion with the original seller. Justice Kabasa determined that Matsvimbo's legal recourse lay against Nyakudziwanza...
Misheck Sibanda named NRZ chairman in Bulawayo after Madiro's exit
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has selected Misheck Sibanda to lead the National Railways of Zimbabwe as chairman. Sibanda previously served as chief secretary under both Mnangagwa and the late Robert Mugabe before retiring from government service. Mike Madiro held the position for two years after his September 2023 appointment. The new chairman interrupted writing his memoirs to accept this assignment. Sibanda announced his commitment to unite the workforce around common goals during his Thursday introduction at Bulawayo headquarters. Zimbabwe's railway system faces significant challenges with outdated infrastructure and mounting financial obligations. The government transferred NRZ oversight to the Mutapa Investment Fund to improve...
Analysts say independents struggle as Malawi campaign ends quietly
Malawi approaches its September 16 tripartite elections with observers noting diminished campaign enthusiasm compared to previous voting cycles. Political parties conducted rallies and media events across the nation, yet analysts report a decline in public energy levels. Many citizens appear to have formed voting decisions early in the campaign process. The subdued atmosphere raises questions about voter engagement and potential election surprises. Independent presidential candidates struggle against established party visibility. George Chaima, a political analyst, explains that independent candidates possess intelligence and governance vision but fail to translate these qualities into effective campaigning. These candidates lack...
Mzuzu motorists stuck in fuel queues urge MEC to open polling stations
Fuel shortages plague Mzuzu two days before Malawi's September 16, 2025, tripartite elections. Motorists queue at empty filling stations for multiple days without success. James Mwambande has been waiting at Petroda station for three days since Thursday morning. The crisis forces drivers to abandon their vehicles overnight while hoping for fuel deliveries. Ernest Kachingwe and other motorists request that the Malawi Electoral Commission establish voting centers at service stations. All fourteen filling stations across Mzuzu report complete depletion of petrol supplies. Black market vendors exploit the shortage by selling fuel at K15,000 per liter. A National Oil Company official confirms little prospect for immediate improvement. The...
DPP hails Blantyre court ruling on ballot papers as primary election results
The Democratic Progressive Party celebrated a recent judicial decision about election result procedures. Physical ballot papers delivered to official counting centers will serve as the definitive source for determining outcomes. Party representatives expressed their satisfaction during a Saturday press conference in Blantyre. Legal director Chipiliro Mpinganjira stated that the judgment addressed previous concerns about result transmission methods. The ruling eliminated worries about potential conflicts between electronic systems and traditional counting processes. Party leadership praised the court for providing clear guidance on electoral law interpretation. They emphasized that the decision supports the principles of transparency...
Chakwera blasts Malawi's culture of delays at Saulos Chilima Highway event
President Lazarus Chakwera condemned Malawi's persistent tardiness problem during the Saulos Chilima Highway opening ceremony in Lilongwe. The president highlighted how chronic lateness hampers national progress across all sectors. Despite officials naming the road after the deceased vice president in June, authorities have not erected identifying signs months later. Chakwera praised Chilima's reputation for punctuality and urged citizens to adopt similar habits. The president pointed to the opposition parties' planning failures as examples of poor time management that are affecting the political landscape. Several political organizations struggled to register candidates across multiple constituencies and deploy election observers due...
Harry Hazwell Kanjewe sworn in as DPP commissioner at MEC Lilongwe
Harry Hazwell Kanjewe took the oath as Malawi Electoral Commission Commissioner during ceremonies at Lilongwe High Court on September 12, 2025. The Democratic Progressive Party representative assumes duties just days before the September 16 general elections. His political background generates debate about the neutrality of the commission among observers and various stakeholders. Electoral officials, judicial officers, and political community members witnessed the formal swearing-in proceedings. The MEC Chairperson welcomed the new commissioner and emphasized collaboration between all commissioners to preserve electoral integrity throughout the upcoming voting process.
Jane Ansah fires up Mchinji Malawi rally with fertiliser price attack
Jane Ansah addressed supporters at a Wednesday rally in Mchinji as the Democratic Progressive Party's vice presidential candidate. The former judge has gained prominence throughout Malawi's Central Region during recent campaign activities. Ansah promised that Arthur Peter Mutharika's administration would reduce fertilizer costs for agricultural communities. She condemned President Lazarus Chakwera's government for failing to deliver on fertilizer pricing commitments. Farmers face payments exceeding K100,000 despite previous government promises of K4,999 rates. Ansah highlighted the agricultural sector's importance to Malawi's economic foundation during her speech. She urged voters to support Mutharika in the September 16 election based...

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