ZAPU Leader Warns Against Mnangagwa Term Extension.
The leader of Zimbabwe's opposition ZAPU party issued a stern warning against any plans to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule beyond 2028.
Sibangilizwe Nkomo told reporters in Bulawayo that his party would resist such attempts, though he stressed they do not support a military coup.
"Mnangagwa sneaked into power through a military coup in 2017. He seeks to extend his rule by staging another coup against Zimbabwe's constitution," Nkomo said. "This represents a treasonous ambition."
The ZAPU president criticized ZANU PF's governance since Zimbabwe's independence in 1980. He claimed the ruling party had replaced colonial authorities but maintained similar practices, continuing...
Zimbabwe's anti-graft agency plans fresh charges in streetlight tender case.
Five Harare City Council officials face renewed scrutiny after prosecutors dropped their role in an alleged US$9 million fraud scheme.
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission announced Tuesday it would file new charges against the group. This comes after the National Prosecuting Authority withdrew its case against Town Clerk Hosiah Chisango, Supply Chain Manager Never Murerwa, Principal Accountant Denford Zhungu, Engineering Technician Tawanda Mutenhabundo, and Principal Contracts Administrator Artkins Mandaza.
The NPA's decision left Principal Buyer Jabulani Mukomazi as the sole defendant in the case.
ZACC officials stated their position clearly. "The...
US Freezes $13 Million for Haiti Security Mission Led by Kenya.
The United Nations reported Tuesday that the United States has halted $13.3 million in funding for the multinational security mission in Haiti. This move follows President Donald Trump's 90-day pause on foreign aid.
"The US had committed $15 million to the trust fund; $1.7 million of that had been spent," UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said. The US government sent an official notice asking for an immediate stop to work funded by their contribution.
The mission includes nearly 900 police and troops from Kenya, El Salvador, Jamaica, Guatemala, and Belize. Canada leads donor support, contributing over half of the $110 million paid into the UN trust fund.
Trump ordered...
Court Hearing on Election Violence Disrupted by Explicit Content Attack.
A virtual court session examining Kenya's 2007-2008 election violence was halted Tuesday when hackers flooded screens with pornographic content.
The Court of Appeal was reviewing a sexual violence case when unknown individuals displayed graphic images, including one of a man performing inappropriate acts.
"It is deeply unsettling and very disturbing for such grotesque images to be thrust upon a courtroom, particularly when we are dealing with matters as serious as sexual violence," said Judge Daniel Musinga.
Officials suspended the hearing and created a new link restricted to attorneys representing the involved parties.
The case stems from widespread violence...
His Highness the Aga Khan, Spiritual Leader, and Philanthropist, Dies at 88.
The Aga Khan Development Network announced the death of Prince Karim Aga Khan, a billionaire philanthropist and spiritual leader, on Tuesday. He was 88.
Prince Karim passed away peacefully in Lisbon on February 4, 2025, with his family by his side. He served as the 49th hereditary imam of the Ismaili Muslims, leading a community that traces its lineage to Prophet Muhammad.
In 1957, at age 20, he assumed leadership from his grandfather, Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan III. During his 68-year tenure, he focused on helping vulnerable populations worldwide through the Aga Khan Development Network.
His work emphasized Islam as a faith of compassion, tolerance...
Kenya Sees Surge in New Political Party Registrations Ahead of 2027 Election.
A wave of political party registrations has swept across Kenya as groups prepare to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 elections.
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties reports hundreds of name reservations since the 2022 polls. Between November 2024 and January 2025 alone, 42 new party names were reserved.
"These requests number in the hundreds, but we cannot determine who plans to complete the registration process," said Anne Nderitu, the Register of Political Parties.
Seven parties have received provisional registration certificates since 2022. These include The We Alliance Party, the Peoples Forum for Rebuilding Democracy, and the...
Edwin Sifuna, the Nairobi senator and ODM secretary-general, remains a steadfast voice in Kenya's shifting political landscape. In a recent interview with the Star, he addressed key issues facing his party and the nation.
The ODM party continues to operate smoothly despite party leader Raila Odinga's focus on African Union Commission duties. "Baba has largely been here – giving guidance," Sifuna said, expressing confidence in the current leadership structure.
Regarding relations with President Ruto's administration, Sifuna clarified the party's stance. "The central committee received three clear instructions: retain party identity, stay true to our values, and prepare for elections," he stated. He dismissed claims of confusion within...
Kenya's Largest Hospital Orders Care Even During Payment System Problems.
The head of Kenyatta National Hospital has directed staff to treat patients when payment systems fail. The order came after recent disruptions to online payments.
CEO Dr. Evanson Kamuri said technical issues affected the e-Citizen and Social Health Authority platforms on Tuesday. The hospital fixed these problems quickly and kept serving patients throughout the outage.
"I have directed that all patients, especially those needing dialysis and cancer treatment, receive care without delay if systems fail again," Kamuri said. Staff can handle paperwork later when systems return.
The hospital plans to improve its digital systems to prevent future problems. "We...
MP's Fake PhD Scandal Reveals Web of Academic Deception.
Zimbabwean lawmaker Shacky Timburwa faces mounting scrutiny after claims he purchased a fraudulent doctorate from the University of South Africa (UNISA) in 2023.
The 31-year-old politician attended a staged ceremony in November, bought academic regalia, and posed for photographs. He later claimed on LinkedIn that the degree represented "years of hard work, late nights, and endless research."
UNISA officials confirmed they never awarded Timburwa a doctorate. The ceremony was part of a scam targeting individuals from Zimbabwe and Malawi seeking academic credentials.
The scheme was traced back to Isaiah Brian Sovi, an internet personality who received his own fake UNISA degree in...
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