By James Gwati-President Emmerson Mnangagwa has relinquished his official duties, handing over power to his two deputies, Constantino Chiwenga and Kembo Mohadi, for a period of one month. The move comes as he embarks on his traditional annual leave. According to George Charamba, the presidential spokesperson, Mnangagwa will be taking a month-long break within the…
By James Gwati- The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) officially endorsed Sengezo Tshabangu, a rebel activist from the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), on Monday. The endorsement included accepting nomination papers from Tshabangu's faction alongside those of the legitimate CCC candidates. This development raises concerns about potential dual candidates in the upcoming by-elections scheduled for February…
By James Gwati- President Emmerson Mnangagwa has sacked the Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce, Roy Bhila. A statement by the Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Martin Rushwaya Thursday reads:"His Excellency the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Cde. Dr. Emmerson D. Mnangagwa has, in terms of Section 108(1a) of the Constitution of…
By James Gwati- In a high-stakes scenario, the Emmerson Mnangagwa-led Zanu PF government is grappling with escalating demands to adopt dollarization as Zimbabwe's economy fervently leans towards foreign currencies, leaving the local currency in shambles. The unmistakable signs of this pressure are evident in the relentless nosedive of the Zimbabwe dollar in the weekly foreign…
By James Gwati-Self-styled CCC interim secretary general, Sengezo Tshabangu has been booted out of the party’s . This was announced by the party's interim national chairperson Maxwell Omen Murindagomo. In a letter sent to Local Government Minister Winston Chitando, dated 06 November 2023, Murindagomo said CCC’s Citizens Assembly Meeting held in Bulawayo on Sunday resolved…