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A Continental Milestone: Hon. Elizabeth Masuku Elected Vice Chairperson of PAP Gender Committee

By Tendai Keith Guvamombe
​In a significant move for gender-focused legislative leadership, Hon. Elizabeth Masuku of Zimbabwe has been elected as the Vice Chairperson of the Committee on Gender, Family, Youth, and People with Disabilities at the Pan-African Parliament (PAP). The election took place during the April 2026 session at the Parliament’s headquarters in Midrand, South Africa, amidst a broader restructuring of the legislative body’s bureau and leadership committees.

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The Footsteps of a Giant: Zimbabwe Honors the Indelible Legacy of Baba Ezekiel Guti

​By Tendai Keith Guvamombe

The streets of Zimbabwe vibrated with a different kind of energy this week—not the frantic pace of commerce, but the rhythmic, unified stride of thousands honoring a man whose influence spanned a century. Ezekiel Guti Day has transitioned from a date on the calendar to a living testament of faith, marked by a nationwide walkathon that saw young and old alike retracing the path of a visionary.

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Eswatini’s Senator Tony Sibandze: The Pragmatic Choice for PAP Vice Presidency

As the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) prepares for its decisive Extraordinary Session in Midrand, the candidacy of Senator Tony Sibandze from the Kingdom of Eswatini has emerged as a beacon of stability and results-oriented leadership. Running for the position of 4th Vice President, Sibandze is not merely offering a vision; he is presenting a proven blueprint to rescue the institution from its current operational and financial quagmire.

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Bridging Progress: Minister Mhona Commissions Manyame Bridge in Infrastructure Milestone

HARARE, April 27, 2026 — In a major stride for Zimbabwe’s transport sector, the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Honourable Felix Tapiwa Mhona, officially commissioned the newly constructed Manyame Bridge along Beatrice Road this Monday. The bridge, a sophisticated piece of engineering designed for a 100-year lifespan, represents a critical piece of the puzzle in the government’s ongoing Harare–Masvingo–Beitbridge Dualization Project.

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The Shadow Carriers of the Limpopo: The Life and Risks of the Zalawi

For many travelers and traders moving between South Africa and Zimbabwe, the Beitbridge Border Post is a daunting bottleneck of red tape, long queues, and expensive customs duties. In the gaps where the law ends and desperation begins, a unique informal industry has emerged. They are known as the Zalawi.
The name itself is a colloquial nod to the massive “Zalawi” haulage trucks that crisscross the SADC region

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Disaster Risk Reduction Experts Highlight Interagency Collaboration for Inclusive Resilience Experts Recommend an All-of-Society Approach

Experts from Burundi shared national best practices in inclusive disaster risk reduction, including ongoing efforts to integrate gender-disaggregated data into resilience planning. They also outlined plans to operationalise a multi-hazard situation room for disaster risk reduction. The facility will be linked to the Africa Multi-hazard Early Warning and Early Action System (AMHEWAS) Situation Room at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa.