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‘Zimbabwe is our home’: says ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji during visit

During his visit to Zimbabwe, ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji announced plans to strengthen bilateral relations ahead of the Africa Youth Congress Summit, emphasising the importance of cooperation between South Africa and Zimbabwe.

The Star News
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

‘Zimbabwe is our home’: says ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji during visit

During his visit to Zimbabwe, ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji announced plans to strengthen bilateral relations ahead of the Africa Youth Congress Summit, emphasising the importance of cooperation between South Africa and Zimbabwe.

News Politics
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa suspends tariffs on US imports

Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced the suspension of tariffs on US imports, a strategic response to recent US tariffs. What implications does this have for Zimbabwe's economy and its relationship with the US?

The Star News
AFP|Published

Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa suspends tariffs on US imports

Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced the suspension of tariffs on US imports, a strategic response to recent US tariffs. What implications does this have for Zimbabwe's economy and its relationship with the US?

News Africa
AFP|Published

We hope Pretoria and Washington find each other and mend relations, says Zanu PF

Zanu PF's Christopher Mutsvangwa expresses hope for stronger ties between South Africa and the US, amidst ongoing tensions and accusations of foreign influence.

The Star News
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Zanu PF | 'We hope Pretoria and Washington find each other and mend relations'

Zanu PF's Christopher Mutsvangwa expresses hope for stronger ties between South Africa and the US, amidst ongoing tensions and accusations of foreign influence.

News Politics
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Police in Harare ban weapons as 'Bombshell' calls for demonstrations in Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwe Republic Police in Harare have issued a prohibition order against carrying weapons, amidst rising tensions and calls for demonstrations scheduled for March 31.

News Politics
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Zimbabwe to pay over R350 million as compensation to farmers hit by land reform

The government of Zimbabwe has received an additional 441 claims for repossessed land, totalling $351. 6 million (around R6. 2 billion) under the Global Compensation Deed.

News Politics
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Probe on alleged abuse by Ramaphosa at an ‘advanced stage’

Gcaleka was also asked to investigate Ramaphosa’s handing over of an RDP house during the Letsema campaign in the Northern Cape where he arrived at the home of Ouma Martha Louw in Donkerhoek, as part of his campaign activities, and celebrated her 82nd birthday with her

Sunday Independent News
Thabo Makwakwa|Published

Mnangagwa should resign immediately

It is appalling that the president of Zimbabwe has failed and Zimbabwe is going to take ages to come back from its knees . Does the young generation have hope in Zimbabwe or they think of migrating .

The Star Opinion
Letter to the Editor|Published

IEC says Zanu PF not accredited to observe elections in South Africa

The IEC made the remarks after it received a letter from Vuyo Zungula, leader of the African Transformation Movement (ATM) complaining about Zanu PF’s alleged involvement in SA elections.

News Politics
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Zanu-PF not given observer status, IEC says

The IEC strongly believes in the integrity of the elections and safeguards against measures that would compromise its processes.

Cape Times News
Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Zanu PF says it has been invited and willing to assist its ‘colleague’ the ANC in last-minute push for votes

Zanu PF secretary-general Obert Mpofu said Zimbabwe’s ruling party hopes that the elections in South Africa will be conducted in accordance with SADC rules and protocols on polls.

News Politics
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

‘Be best guests in South Africa’: Zim ambassador David Hamadziripi urges Zimbabweans on Independence Day

Regarding the upcoming elections in South Africa in May, Ambassador David Hamadziripi said Zimbabwe wishes South Africa peaceful polls and deepening of democracy.

News Politics
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Zimbabwe court bars opposition MPs from crucial by-elections

A Zimbabwe court on Thursday barred most opposition candidates from running in by-elections on Saturday that could take the ruling ZANU-PF party closer to changing the constitution.

News Africa
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

SADC must intercede in resolving political crisis

OPINION: Since 2000, Zimbabwe’s elections have been controversial, with the opposition crying foul over the ruling Zanu-PF using state machinery as a mechanism to maintain its stranglehold on power, writes Gwinyai Taruvinga.

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Mbalula forces OR Tambo School of Leadership to can public lecture by Ibbo Mandaza, a critic of Zanu-PF

The lecture was to be held under the theme: ‘The state of democracy in the SADC region: A reflection on the national elections of Zimbabwe’.

News Politics
Sihle Mavuso|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa to attend Emmerson Mnangagwa’s inauguration

The President confirmed his attendance via his office on Sunday evening despite calls for him to snub the official event

News Africa
Noni Mokati|Published

Ramaphosa and ANC must prepare to accommodate more Zimbabweans

Ramaphosa and the ANC might have to prepare to squeeze in more Zimbabweans in the South African economy if they supported the ‘stolen and shambolic’ elections because Zimbabweans will continue to suffer from abject poverty under Mnangagwa.

Sunday Independent News
Manyane Manyane|Published

Ramaphosa warned not to undermine SADC ahead of Mnangagwa's inauguration

Bosa leader Mmusi Maimane says that by attending the swearing-in ceremony, Ramaphosa would be subverting the stance taken by the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) on the Zimbabwe elections.

News Africa
Noni Mokati|Published

Gayton Mackenzie calls on Home Affairs to be ready to deport protesting Zimbabweans, calls for SA to declare Zim elections a ‘sham’

Mackenzie describes Zimbabwean nationals in South Africa who have vowed to march over the ‘sham’ elections, as ‘cowards’.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Zanu-PF’s ‘sham’ Zimbabwe election win typifies ANC’s failed ‘silent diplomacy’ posture, says Herman Mashaba

Mashaba says there's no way the Zimbabwean elections can be declared free and fair, as confirmed by observers from the State of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), with widespread reports of voter intimidation and cancellation of opposition rallies.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Zim elections: China congratulates President-elect Mnangagwa, insists it won’t get involved in internal disputes

China’s Foreign Ministry said Beijing adheres to the principle of non-interference in other countries’ internal affairs, and respect the Zimbabwean peoples’ choice.

News Politics
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Ramaphosa adds voice on Mnangagwa’s election

President Cyril Ramaphosa said they have taken note of the reports of the SADC and AU observer missions in Zimbabwe, who questioned the elections.

News Politics
Siyabonga Mkhwanazi|Published

I have won: Zimbabwe’s opposition leader Nelson Chamisa rejects election results

Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa said he was surprised when Emmerson Mnangagwa was declared the winner, but he will lead campaigns for change in Zimbabwe.

News Politics
Jonisayi Maromo|Published