Zimbabwean political landscape and civil society have been plunged into deep mourning following the sudden passing of Linda Tsungirirai Masarira, the prominent president of the Labour, Economists and African Democrats (LEAD) party.
Category: Africa News
AFROBAROMETER Observer Statement to the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights2026 Reveals Increasing Water Shortage across the Continent
By Tendai Keith Guvamombe-
In a powerful presentation that brought the harsh realities of millions of African citizens to the floor of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), Afrobarometer has declared that the continent is facing a structural crisis in water and sanitation that can no longer wait for incremental political promises.
Delivering the observer statement on behalf of the pan-African research network, Nyasha Mpani, Project Leader for the Data for Governance Alliance Project, provided a sobering, data-driven indictment of state accountability, revealing that more than half of the continent’s population experiences severe water scarcity.
Inside Zanu PF’s Harare Province Master Plan: Restructuring for 2 Million Members by 2030
The Zanu PF Harare Provincial leadership has launched a massive and aggressive restructuring exercise aimed at dramatically expanding its political footprint and reshaping its electoral fortunes in the capital city. Led by Provincial Chairperson Cde Godwills Masimirembwa and the Provincial Political Commissar, Cde Voyage, the ruling party is positioning itself to systematically overturn opposition dominance in traditional urban strongholds.
Dr. Tungwarara Champions Non-Partisan Development as Presidential Borehole Programme Hits Marondera
MARONDERA – In a striking demonstration of political maturity and non-partisan development, the government has intensified its Presidential Borehole Programme in Marondera, signaling a shift toward inclusive governance that transcends party lines.
An Echo in a Vacuum: Why Rutendo Matinyarare’s Obsession with Dr. Tagwirei Fails to Stick
In the contemporary landscape of digital discourse, social media has increasingly become a platform where public figures face relentless scrutiny. A prominent example of this dynamic is the persistent, one-sided campaign led by commentator Rutendo Matinyarare against prominent Zimbabwean businessman and philanthropist, Dr. Kudakwashe Tagwirei.
SADC Foreign Ministers to chart region’s response to shifting global landscape
Foreign Affairs Ministers from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are set to gather in South Africa later this month for a high-level retreat aimed at crafting a unified regional response to rapidly evolving global geopolitical dynamics.
Sir Wicknell Responds to SA Socialite Zodwa WaBantu Over Financial Dominance and Wealth
In a world often consumed by the relentless pursuit of more Wicknell Chivayo—affectionately known as Sir Wicknell—has once again steered the conversation toward a different kind of wealth: the wealth of comfort and unapologetic self-assurance.
No legal basis for calling a referendum—Attorney General.
Attorney General Virginia Mabiza has firmly rejected calls for a national referendum on Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 of 2026, saying the demand has no legal foundation and amounts to a misreading of the Constitution’s clear and deliberate amendment procedures.
Fastjet Zimbabwe Secures Risk-Based IOSA Safety Certification Renewal Through 2028
By Tendai Keith Guvamombe
HARARE, ZIMBABWE | Fastjet Zimbabwe, the award-winning airline, has renewed its IOSA certification (IATA Operational Safety Audit) valid until April 2028. The renewal, achieved under the new IOSA Risk-Based Audit (RBI) methodology, acknowledges fastjet’s conformance and adherence to the highest operational and safety standards in the aviation industry.
Trust is the new currency of the digital economy
Recently, the conversation around cybersecurity has changed. It’s no longer confined to the CTO or CIO’s office – it has become a leading item in the executive boardroom. The reason for this pivot is that executives now see cybersecurity for what it truly is: a visible, prominent business risk with real-life financial and reputational consequences.