politics

Emmanuel Matatu has drawn significant interest through his position and actions. He holds a notable place in Zimbabwe, and many people follow his journey with anticipation. His name has become associated with dedication and service in military circles. Observers continue to examine how he...

Zimbabwe faces a significant political event scheduled for 31 March. War veterans loyal to Vice President Constantino Chiwenga plan a nationwide protest against President Emmerson Mnangagwa. They call this event the 31 March Movement. The movement's goal is to demand that President Mnangagwa...

The United States government has unleashed a powerful weapon against Zimbabwe: the Magnitsky Act. This law, named after a Russian lawyer who died in prison after uncovering corruption, allows the US to sanction foreign individuals for human rights abuses and corruption. And now Zimbabwe finds...

What's up with Blessed Mhlanga being remanded in custody?

War Veteran Launches Verbal Attack on Zimbabwe Minister. A senior ZANU PF member has made stark claims about Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe's mental state, sparking tension within the ruling party. Blessed Geza, a war veteran and central committee member, told The Standard he believes...

Kenya Opposition Faces Complex Path to Challenge Ruto. A new opposition movement against President William Ruto's re-election bid confronts multiple obstacles ahead of Kenya's 2027 vote. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua leads the effort alongside Wiper party chief Kalonzo Musyoka. The...

Could you please share what the slogan for ED2030 is? I'd love to understand it better.

The MPs are pretty upset about not getting enough money from the government. They're saying it's making it really hard for them to do their jobs and help the people they represent. Some of them are even being called "Members of Problems" now instead of real representatives. One big issue is...

President Mnangagwa isn't happy with some of his ministers and senior officials. He called them out for skipping important Cabinet meetings and committees. He said they need to get their act together or face the consequences. The President made it clear that Cabinet meetings should be their top...

Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, who used to be the spokesperson for the EFF, finally posted something on social media after all the drama with Julius Malema, the leader of the EFF. Malema had said some pretty harsh things about Ndlozi, like calling him egotistical and saying he wasn't a real leader in the...

Two men got in trouble for saying mean things in a WhatsApp group. Lovemore Reketai and Bernard Tsotsi had to go to court because they sent voice messages about another person. These men belong to a group chat called "Gweru Vendors." They used bad words to talk about Costain Mukanganike. He ran...

Jacob Zuma talked about his new party turning one year old. His friend Dr. John Hlophe spoke for him at a big stadium in Durban. He said the MKP party has changed how people think about politics since it started last December. Zuma thinks South Africa needs big changes. He says many people...

The EFF just picked new leaders at their big meeting in Johannesburg. They met at the Nasrec Expo Centre to choose who would run the party. No one ran against any of the top leaders. Julius Malema kept his job as party president. He told everyone he comes from ward 13 in Polokwane. He said yes...

The President wants everyone to be extra careful on the roads during the holidays. He says drivers need to follow the rules and make sure their cars are safe to drive. He shared this message at a party where people celebrated his wife's big school success. Mrs Mnangagwa worked very hard to get...

Everyone is talking about Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. He's a big name in the EFF party, but he's not at their big meeting. The party says it's fine without him there. Some people said the EFF kept Ndlozi away from the meeting. The party says that's not true. But when people came to sign up at UJ...

The race to fill empty spots at the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission, or ZACC for short, is heating up. Forty-seven people have been picked for public interviews on December 19, 2024. This is happening because the current group of Commissioners is finishing up their time there. It's an...

The Citizens Coalition for Change, or CCC for short, is upset with a man named Sengezo Tshabangu. He says he's their temporary leader, but they don't agree. There's been a big argument about who should be in charge of the CCC for a while now. Some people think that desperate politicians are...

The Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Honourable Daniel Garwe, overturned the suspension of Mr. Ronnie Dube, the Town Clerk of the City of Victoria Falls. Minister Garwe expressed concerns about the council's actions in a letter to the Mayor. The Minister noted two main issues with...

The Zimbabwe Defence Forces received new homes and trucks. President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa presented these gifts at a special event in Dzivarasekwa. He also handed over 54 Ford Ranger trucks to help the soldiers do their work better. President Mnangagwa is the commander-in-chief of the...

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has become the first woman to lead Namibia. The Electoral Commission of Namibia announced on Tuesday that the 72-year-old vice president won last week's presidential election with 57% of the vote. Her victory allows the SWAPO party to continue its 34-year hold on power...