Zimbabwe's vice president just fired another shot at his own party's corrupt elite. Constantino Chiwenga, the former army general who led the coup against Robert Mugabe, used a heroes' burial to slam the wealthy clique, known as zvigananda, pushing for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stay in power past 2028. He questioned what legacy the current leadership was building while ordinary citizens sank into poverty, directly invoking the unfulfilled promises of the 2017 takeover.
Political observers saw the speech as a sharp message to the military and public who supported the coup, now disillusioned by rampant graft and private accumulation of wealth by those close to power. Analysts noted Chiwenga has never publicly backed the so-called...
Big Brother Mzansi is bringing back seven old contestants for a weird second chance. The show announced a twist for its new season, letting viewers vote for which former housemates get a redemption shot. The group includes Dube, Mmeli, Fahima, Sipha Lee, Bravo B, Lerato, and Liema, but only the top four vote getters will actually enter the house.
Voting happens through the MyDStv app, starting this Sunday and closing next Thursday. People need to log in, find the Redemption banner, and register to pick their favorite. The number of votes each person gets depends on their DStv subscription package, with options to upgrade or reactivate an account for more voting power. The final four returning players will be revealed during a live...
The theater world just lost a dedicated storyteller. Zimbabwean playwright Stanley Makuwe, who was living in New Zealand, has died after a long illness. He was known for his award-winning work, balancing a career as a psychiatric nurse with a prolific writing life in both Zimbabwe and Aotearoa.
His play Black Lover, which premiered in Auckland, told the story of New Zealander Sir Garfield Todd under house arrest in Rhodesia. The production was a critical and commercial success, securing a return season after a COVID interruption. His final work was a deeply personal piece titled I Am Tungsten, which dealt with his own terminal diagnosis.
Makuwe was a beloved figure, known for his passion and his support of other artists. He pioneered...
The African Union just slammed the US for invading Venezuela and snatching its president. The AU issued a strong condemnation, calling the military operation that captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores an abduction and a violation of international law. Washington labeled the mission a large-scale law enforcement action, but Caracas denounced it as a kidnapping following attacks on civilian and military sites.
In its statement, the AU stressed its commitment to core principles like national sovereignty and territorial integrity. It emphasized that Venezuela's complex internal issues require an inclusive political dialogue among Venezuelans themselves, not foreign intervention. The body expressed solidarity with the...
A serial killer in Zimbabwe just confessed after a dramatic shootout. Anymore Zvitsva, also known as Modho, was finally captured by security forces and villagers in Guruve, ending a week-long manhunt. Police shot him in the leg while flushing him out of a garden, and he is now under guard in a hospital.
A video of Zvitsva in custody circulated online, where he admitted to five murders. He claimed his victims, including his own aunt, were targeted because they were talking about him. He insisted he acted completely alone, denying any accomplices or the rape of his victims. He also pushed back against reports linking him to twelve killings, expressing surprise at being connected to more than the five he confessed to.
A UK businesswoman just got hit with cyberbullying charges in Zimbabwe after a nasty Facebook Live rant. Olinda Chapel appeared in a Harare court, facing accusations over a video where she screamed insults at Dyonne Tafirenyika, the ex-wife of musician Stunner, and allegedly threatened her. Magistrate Ruth Moyo released Chapel on a hundred-dollar bail without requiring a plea.
Chapel issued a sweeping public apology, admitting her actions were completely wrong. She confessed to using demeaning language and spreading false information that damaged Tafirenyika's reputation. The apology specifically highlighted what she called an unforgivable boundary: involving Tafirenyika's child. Chapel admitted to trying to interfere with their...
That famous Brighton pier is officially up for grabs. The historic Palace Pier, owned by businessman Luke Johnson's Brighton Pier Group, has been listed for sale through Knight Frank, signaling major stress points across the UK leisure sector. CEO Anne Ackord called the landmark a profitable business with potential but admitted the brutal trading climate of falling foot traffic, higher wage costs, and squeezed consumer spending.
Financials show a clear downturn. Pier revenue slipped to fourteen point nine million pounds last year, with earnings before interest and taxes plunging to just three hundred thousand from one point seven million the prior year. They blamed weak tourism and another soggy British summer, even after doubling the...
Tesla is about to lose its EV crown to a Chinese company. Shenzhen-based BYD is poised to become the new global leader in pure battery electric vehicle sales, with its yearly numbers jumping to over two point two five million units, while analysts predict Tesla will only hit around one point six five million. This symbolic shift highlights the fierce rise of Chinese automakers like BYD, Geely, and MG, who have eaten into Tesla's share with cheaper, well-equipped cars.
Tesla's rough year involved tepid demand for newer models and drama around its CEO, Elon Musk. His political activities triggered a sales slump early in the year, causing concern before he promised to dial back his government role. The company tried fighting back with...
Your Uber trips in London are about to get more expensive. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is closing a tax loophole that lets ride-hailing apps like Uber and Bolt pay way less VAT, a move that will apparently rake in seven hundred million pounds for the government. This specifically targets a scheme for tour operators that these platforms use, cutting their effective tax rate to maybe four percent instead of the standard twenty percent. Black cab drivers are cheering, saying it finally levels the playing field against what they call an illegitimate advantage.
The whole mess centers on a rule forcing these apps in London to be the actual service provider, not just a booking agent. That technicality means they get hit with VAT on the entire...
