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Zimbabwe's ambassador to South Africa talked with the public earlier today about his home country. Mr. David Hamadziripi said people should relax because Zimbabwe remains calm right now. He made clear that social media posts paint a different picture than what really exists there. Mr...

Police showed up in large numbers across Zimbabwe's cities on Monday. Their presence stopped most people from joining protests against plans to keep President Mnangagwa in power longer. The ruling party Zanu-PF announced back in January that they wanted to add two extra years to his term until...

Zimbabwe cities saw heavy police presence as shops and offices shut down when officials warned against Monday protests demanding that President Mnangagwa step down. Security teams walked through downtown areas after telling people not to join demonstrations called by members of ZANU-PF...

Monday marked a strange day in Zimbabwe. People decided to stay home instead of joining the planned protest against President Mnangagwa. Everyone worried about police and soldiers who watched the streets with weapons. Almost nobody showed up for the march that war veterans had planned against...

The streets of Harare and other big cities in Zimbabwe were empty on Monday. People stayed at home instead of joining protests against the government. These protests were called for by some people who fought in Zimbabwe's freedom struggles long ago. No one showed up at the protests because most...

Today, people started returning to shops and workplaces across Zimbabwe. Many cars and people filled the streets of the capital and other cities. Everyone decided not to join the protests that some people on social media wanted them to join. Police Officer Paul Nyathi told everyone that the...

Zimbabwe remained peaceful today, even though some people called for protests. The police told everyone the country had no trouble anywhere. Police officers walked around different places, making sure everything stayed safe. They wanted people to do their normal activities without being scared...

Officials in Mashonaland East told everyone they could go about their normal day without worrying about the protests some troublemakers planned. The government wants people to know they will stay safe. Advocate Itai Ndudzo shared this message when talking to news people in Marondera on Sunday...

ZANU PF leaders from Harare all agreed to suggest adding businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei to the party's Central Committee. The Harare group met on Monday at their offices to discuss important things happening around the city. They discussed the upcoming special elections in Glenview South, where...

The Harare ZANU PF group all agreed to add businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei to their Central Committee. Every member voted yes during their meeting. Tagwirei runs businesses and gives money to causes. The Central Committee makes important decisions for the party. Tagwirei works with fuel...

Harare branch leaders of Zanu PF want to add businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei to their Central Committee. They voted on this idea during a meeting at their local office today. The local chairman, Godwills Masimirembwa, announced the plan when talking to members. He said everyone from Harare who...

Harare leaders of Zanu PF want businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei to join the party's Central Committee. The local branch held a meeting today at the party offices to discuss adding him. Godwills Masimirembwa runs the Harare group and told everyone about plans for Tagwirei during their Provincial...

Kenya just named Aden Duale as Health Cabinet Secretary, and he promised to clean house at the ministry - nicknamed Afya House. He served before as Defence and Environment CS but moved to health with fighting words about corruption. He stated firmly that people with selfish goals cannot stay at...

Charity Ngilu wants her old job back as Kitui Governor in 2027. She ran the county from 2018 until 2022. Last Saturday, she told locals she heard their calls asking her to return when current boss Julius Malombe finishes his term. Back in 2022, Ngilu put her name on the ballot but later stepped...

The Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Association asked its members to learn the rules about their street-selling jobs. This helps them keep their stuff from being taken away by authorities. The group held a two-day class in Karoi where sellers learned important legal stuff. ZCIEA head...

Human Rights Watch asked Zimbabwe officials on Wednesday to stop using laws as weapons against news reporter Blessed Mhlanga. They want all charges against him thrown out. Police arrested Mhlanga, who works at the independent news channel Heart & Soul TV, back on February 24 in Harare. He has...

Rich businessman Wicknell Chivhayo defends President Emmerson Mnangagwa as critics attack him online. He also speaks out against protests that should have started today. Chivhayo keeps close friends inside the ZANU PF party. He has spoken out strongly against these planned protests, calling them...

The United Methodist Church of Zimbabwe welcomed Bishop Dr. Gift Machinga as its new leader this past Sunday. He replaced Bishop Eben Nhiwatiwa during a special event held in Harare, where many church members gathered to watch the handover. Former Bishop Nhiwatiwa talked about how churches use...

Pirates raided a Ghanaian fishing boat last Thursday evening, taking three Chinese crew members hostage. The attack happened when seven armed people climbed aboard the MENGXIN 1 vessel floating in Ghana waters. They shot guns into the air, causing many sailors to run for safety. The attackers...

Family of God Church leader Bishop Andrew Wutawunashe asked his church to pray for war veteran Blessed Runesu Geza, nicknamed Bombshell. Bishop Wutawunashe had earlier spoken against protests, claiming people would harm President Mnangagwa, whom he called their liberator. The church leader...