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July 10, 2026, 12:33 pm
Opposition Coalition Launches Campaign to Overturn Mnangagwa's Constitutional Changes
- [New Zimbabwe] A broad coalition of churches, labour unions, civic groups, students, war veterans and opposition political actors has launched a nationwide campaign to challenge Zimbabwe's newly enacted constitutional amendments in court and mobilise peaceful mass action, escalating resistance to legislation critics say entrenches President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule.
South African Opposition Criticises Mnangagwa Over Constitutional Reforms
- [263Chat] South African opposition parties have criticised President Emmerson Mnangagwa's decision to sign Zimbabwe's Constitutional Amendment Act No. 3 into law arguing that the government should instead focus on tackling the country's economic challenges.
Air Zimbabwe Announces London Return Date, Sets Promotional Prices
- [263Chat] Air Zimbabwe will return to one of its most prestigious international routes later this month, announcing the resumption of direct passenger flights between Harare and London for the first time in years as the national carrier seeks to rebuild its long-haul network and reconnect Zimbabwe with one of its largest diaspora markets.
Zimbabwe Begins Blueberry Exports to China As It Targets a $400 Million Market
- [New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe has officially begun exporting fresh blueberries to China, opening one of the world's fastest-growing consumer markets to one of Africa's fastest-expanding horticultural industries.
High Court Overturns Chief Murinye's Summons Against Riverton Academy Owner, Rules Traditional Leader Cannot Judge His Own Dispute
- [New Zimbabwe] The High Court has dealt a blow to traditional leader Chief Murinye, setting aside a summons he issued against a private school operator and ruling that he could not preside over a case in which he was personally aggrieved.
Digital Inclusion and Gender Equity in Zimbabwe - Opportunities and Gaps
- [MISA] Evidence from the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) highlights constraints within Zimbabwe's National Statistical System, particularly at ZimStats, which faced shortages of human resources, limited technical capacity, inadequate infrastructure, and constrained financial resources.
Bonfire Festival Returns in Style As Thousands Brave Winter Chill
- [263Chat] Thousands of music fans and outdoor enthusiasts converged at Donnybrook Park on Saturday as the Mighty Zambezi Lager Bonfire Festival made a much-anticipated return marking the revival of one of Zimbabwe's biggest winter entertainment events after a four-year hiatus.
Zimbabwean Families Driven From Their Homes Camp Outside Limpopo Police Station
- [GroundUp] The Zim Consulate has arranged buses to take them to the Musina Repatriation Centre
Majority of Zimbabweans Pan Government Performance On Water and Sanitation Services
- [Afrobarometer] Half of citizens say their household experienced repeated shortages of clean water during the past year.
Zimbabwe's Ruling Party Accused of Hollowing Out Parliamentary Oversight
- [RFI] Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed into law constitutional changes extending his time in office from 2028 to 2030. The legislation, known as CAB3, also allows parliament to elect future presidents rather than through a direct public vote.
The Kingdom Hotel to Reopen As Grand Hyatt Victoria Falls After Major Renovation
- [New Zimbabwe] The Kingdom Hotel in Victoria Falls is set to reopen as Grand Hyatt Victoria Falls The Kingdom in late 2027 following a major redevelopment after Dubai-based hospitality group ASB Hospitality secured management rights for the property.
WFP Donates Advanced Laboratory Equipment to Boost Food Safety Standards
- [263Chat] The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has handed over advanced laboratory equipment to the Standards Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ) in a move aimed at strengthening the country's food safety systems and improving the quality of food products entering local and international markets.
Dr. Mangudya - Netone Is Setting the Standard for Corporate Citizenship
- [263Chat] MUTAMBARA -- Corporate success should ultimately be measured by the difference it makes in people's lives and NetOne's decision to celebrate its 30th anniversary by delivering free healthcare to rural communities is a model worthy of recognition, according to Mutapa Investment Fund Chief Executive Officer, Dr. John Panonetsa Mangudya.
Why Netone Chose Healthcare to Celebrate 30 Years
- [263Chat] When many organisations celebrate major milestones, they often look inward, reflecting on achievements and corporate success. NetOne chose a different path.
All of Africa Today - July 9, 2026
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Canada Applauds Zimbabwe's Whistleblower Bill, Urges Swift Action Against Corruption
- [New Zimbabwe] CANADA has welcomed Zimbabwe's move to gazette the Whistleblower Protection Bill, describing it as a major step towards strengthening accountability and protecting individuals who expose corruption and other wrongdoing in the public interest.
Stanbic Bank Expands Drive to End Period Poverty With Rural Schools Donation
- [263Chat] Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe has launched its annual nationwide campaign to tackle period poverty by donating reusable sanitary pads and undergarments to schoolgirls in remote communities, with 370 girls at Murembe High School and Chivese Primary School in Bindura becoming the first beneficiaries of this year's programme.
Zimbabwe Transfers Wildlife to Equatorial Guinea Under Conservation Deal
- [New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe has begun capturing and relocating selected wildlife species to Equatorial Guinea under a government-to-government conservation agreement aimed at restoring animal populations in the Central African country's protected areas.
I Am Your Queen - Grace Mugabe Tells Mazowe Miners As Her Hired Thugs Leave Trail of Blood, Broken Bones
- [New Zimbabwe] ARTISANAL miners in Mazowe were on Tuesday beaten to pulp by a gang of AK47-carrying-thugs which was operating at the instruction of former First Lady Grace Mugabe, NewZimbabwe.com has learnt.
Zimbabwean Man Wanted in UK Over Alleged Murder of Wife and Two Daughters
- [The Herald] A 45-year-old British citizen of Zimbabwean heritage is being sought by police in the United Kingdom in connection with the alleged murder of his wife and two daughters.
All of Africa Today - July 8, 2026
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Zimbabwe Constitution Amended to Extend President's Term
- [HRW] Law Gives Mnangagwa 2 More Years in Office, Ends Popular Vote for President
Residents Demand Tougher Action As Water Pollution Threatens Harare's Health
- [263Chat] Residents' organisations have called for tougher enforcement of environmental laws and urgent legal reforms to curb water pollution, warning that contamination of rivers and dams is posing a growing threat to public health, water security and livelihoods in Harare and across Zimbabwe.
Constitutional Amendment Marks New Era for Zimbabwe - Govt
- [263Chat] The government has described the enactment of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Act No. 3 of 2026 as a landmark reform that ushers in a new constitutional era saying the changes are designed to strengthen governance, improve policy continuity and support the country's long-term development agenda.
Alleged Grace Mugabe Bouncers Leave Mazowe Miners Injured
- [263Chat] A violent confrontation at a gold mining site in Mazowe has placed former First Lady Grace Mugabe back at the centre of controversy, after miners alleged they were assaulted by men accompanying her during a dispute over mining claims on land associated with her family.
Zimbabwe Says Over 78,000 Nationals Have Returned From South Africa Amid Xenophobia Fears
- [New Zimbabwe] The government says 78,112 Zimbabwean nationals have returned from South Africa since May amid fears of xenophobic attacks following threats by anti-migrant pressure groups.
Mnangagwa Signs Constitutional Amendment Bill Into Law
- [New Zimbabwe] PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 into law, effectively extending his second term and rewarding parliamentarians with an extra two years.
Harare-London Direct Flights to Resume By End of July After UK Licensing Delay - Government
- [New Zimbabwe] The government has confirmed that Air Zimbabwe will relaunch direct flights between Harare and London by the end of July, following a delay caused by regulatory approval processes in the United Kingdom.
