Harare– Industry and Commerce Minister Ngobizitha Mangaliso Ndhlovu has appointed eight new members to the board of the Zimbabwe Development Corporation (ZDC), effective immediately, according to a government notice published on April 17, 2026. The appointments, made in terms of section 4(1) of the Zimbabwe Development Corporation Act [Chapter 24:15],…
Constitutional Amendment Bill A Grave Assault On Independence Promise – President Chamisa
Tinotenda Hove - Citizens leader Advocate Nelson Chamisa has issued a strongly worded statement condemning the Constitutional Amendment Bill (CAB3), describing it as a direct attack on Zimbabwe’s founding ideals as the nation marked its 46th Independence commemorations. In remarks shared under the theme “IGNITING THE INDEPENDENCE PROMISE - Zimbabwe…
Mnangagwa’s Arrival at Maphisa Independence Celebrations Sparks Criticism Over Grandstanding and Empty Symbolism
Tinotenda Hove - President Dr Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived at Maphisa Stadium, officially kicking off the main Independence Day celebrations amid criticism over what many view as routine political pageantry lacking meaningful impact for ordinary citizens. The President’s arrival marked the ceremonial start of the 46th Independence commemorations, but the…
Mutsvangwa Tells ZANU-PF Hopefuls To Wait Until 2030 Amid Rising Factional Tensions
Tinotenda Hove - ZANU-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has urged party members with leadership ambitions to be patient until 2030, as internal tensions continue to simmer within the ruling party. This comes as the party backs efforts to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term of office from 2028 to 2030 through the…
Constitutional Amendment Bill A Recipe For Disaster, Opposition Leader Warns Mnangagwa
Tinotenda Hove - Opposition leader Michael Makaza of Freedom Fighters for Change has sharply criticised the public hearings on the Constitutional Amendment Bill, describing the process as flawed, exclusionary, and a betrayal of democratic principles. Speaking on Wednesday, Makaza dismissed the outreach exercise as nothing more than a procedural formality…
Nurses Slam “Token” Pay Hike, Threaten Disruptive Nationwide Strike
Tinotenda Hove - Zimbabwe’s public healthcare system is facing fresh turmoil after nurses announced a nationwide strike from 20 to 22 April, blasting the Government over what they describe as a meaningless salary adjustment and continued neglect of their working conditions. The planned industrial action comes after what nurses say…
Nelson Chamisa Opens Up On Abandoning CCC
Tinotenda Hove - Citizens’ leader Advocate Nelson Chamisa on Tuesday opened up about his decision to walk away from the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), describing it as a difficult but necessary step. In a statement, Chamisa said his departure only became clearer after taking time to reflect. “The truth…
MPs Slam Health Ministry Over “Incomplete” Sugar Tax Report, Demand Full Accountability
Tinotenda Hove - Members of Parliament have sharply criticised the Ministry of Health and Child Care for failing to provide a comprehensive account of how funds collected through the sugar tax have been used, demanding full transparency from the tax’s inception to date. The concerns were raised following a ministerial…
“Church Must Speak When Nation Walks Towards Harm”- ZCC Rejects CAB3, Demands Referendum
Harare – The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has formally opposed the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill No. 3 (2026), warning that the proposed changes are “constitutionally, morally, and democratically compromised” and calling for a national referendum if the Bill proceeds in its current form. In a submission to Parliament…
Minister Mavetera Challenges Graduants as Zim Launches Free Russian Backed CyberSecurity Programme
Harare– In an unconventional start to a certificate handover ceremony, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services, Hon. Tatenda Mavetera, opened not with congratulations but with a pointed question to graduates: “Who do you believe you are?” The question, posed on 13 April 2026 at the Ministry’s…

