US Sanctions Target South Africa Over Land Reform Law.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe said South Africa faces unjust punishment from the United States, drawing parallels to Zimbabwe's own experience with sanctions following its land reform initiatives.
Speaking at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport after returning from a joint SADC-East African Community summit in Tanzania, Mnangagwa emphasized the shared resilience of both nations against foreign pressure. He stated that South Africa acted in its national interest, similar to Zimbabwe's past actions.
The United States announced sanctions against South Africa, citing the recently enacted Expropriation Act. The US claims the law discriminates against ethnic minority...
Zimbabwe Expands Title Deeds Program to Benefit 65,000 Residents.
The Kwangu/Ngakwami Presidential Title Deeds Programme has entered its implementation phase. It is set to provide property rights to 65,000 residents across the Chitungwiza, Southlea Park, and Epworth communities.
Harare Metropolitan Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Charles Tavengwa announced that Epworth will receive 4,500 title deeds this month. The program has established field offices in Chitungwiza and Southlea Park to process applications. Residents can start their applications through a WhatsApp chatbot at 0787 590 569.
The initiative targets 55,000 municipal tenants in Chitungwiza, with document issuance beginning this month. Southlea Park's first...
Two Zimbabwean miners emerged alive from South Africa's abandoned Stilfontein gold mine last week, carrying the remains of a fellow countryman who died from starvation and dehydration. The survivors had stayed underground for weeks, fearing arrest during authorities' crackdown on illegal mining.
Zimbabwe's Embassy in South Africa reported at least 20 Zimbabwean nationals died after becoming trapped in the mine, which had become a refuge for "zama zamas" - illegal miners caught beneath the surface when officials sealed access points during their operation.
Zimbabwean Ambassador David Hamadziripi told The Sunday Mail the government has begun identifying families of the deceased. Officials plan to trace relatives who can confirm...
Zimbabwe aims to plant wheat on 120,000 hectares this winter, matching last year's target as the government moves toward another strong harvest season. Officials have assembled tillage equipment and coordinated with the national power company to protect irrigation systems.
Leonard Munamati, acting chief director of Agricultural and Rural Development Advisory Services, told The Sunday Mail that winter crop preparations have begun. Agriculture Minister Anxious Masuka will announce the final planting target after consulting with experts.
The government has engaged farmers, financiers, and suppliers to ensure smooth operations. Funding will come from private sector initiatives, contract farming schemes, and government-backed programs...
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has started to redesign its ZiG banknotes, aiming to improve their quality and make them last longer. Bank officials want the new notes to match international standards and resist counterfeiting through enhanced security features.
Users have reported problems with the current ZiG notes, which entered circulation last April. The bills fade quickly, fray easily, and become hard to handle. Banks and businesses have struggled to keep using worn bills, prompting calls for more durable currency.
RBZ Governor Dr. John Mushayavanhu told The Sunday Mail the bank will announce the release date for the improved notes later. The central bank has put just two denominations into circulation: the ZiG10 and ZiG20 notes...
Sam Nujoma, who steered Namibia from colonial rule to independence as its founding president and shaped its path as a democratic nation for 15 years, died Saturday in Windhoek. He was 95.
President Nangolo Mbumba announced the death, saying Mr. Nujoma had spent three weeks in hospital with an illness from which he "could not recover." His passing has "shaken" the nation's foundations, Mr. Mbumba said.
Mr. Nujoma rose from modest beginnings as a railway worker to lead the South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) in its fight against South African rule. Born in 1929 to peasant farmers in the northern village of Etunda, he received little formal education but developed a deep passion for politics and justice.
In 1960, at age 30...
Sam Nujoma, who led Namibia from apartheid rule to independence as its first president, died Saturday night at a hospital in Windhoek. He was 95.
The Namibian Presidency announced his death, saying he had spent three weeks under medical care and observation before succumbing to his illness. The statement described the loss as shaking the nation's foundations, calling him "the most gallant son of our land."
Born May 12, 1929, Nujoma became president when Namibia gained independence in 1990. He served until 2005 when he transferred power to his successor, Hifikepunye Pohamba. His leadership marked a pivotal transition from South African control to self-governance.
South Africa recognized Nujoma's resistance to apartheid rule by...
SADC Chairman President Mnangagwa said at a joint summit between SADC and the East African Community that African leaders must tap into their shared history of anti-colonial unity to help free the Democratic Republic of Congo from ongoing conflicts that hinder development.
The regional leaders aim to restore peace through honest dialogue, with Mnangagwa emphasizing their duty to address challenges impeding security in eastern DRC. He urged participants to maintain the same solidarity that marked Africa's independence struggles.
Speaking after the summit, Mnangagwa reported the two regional blocs agreed that member states should cease supporting armed groups responsible for regional instability. The meeting, co-chaired by Mnangagwa and...
Five Swapo party members have emerged as potential candidates to replace Oshana coordinator Werner Iita, who will assume his parliamentary seat next month from position 34 on the party's list.
Party insiders name regional information secretary Magdalena Hango, regional Swapo Party Youth League coordinator Silas Uugwanga, Oshana regional youth forum chairperson Absalom Itamalo, John Shitudeni, and former Oshakati councilor Gabriel Kamwanka as contenders for the position. Three sources close to the matter confirmed these names. The election is expected after the Swapo extraordinary congress in late February.
Several potential candidates expressed uncertainty about their candidacy. Kamwanka stated he did not know about the contest, and...
