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The Jeere
/ 2026-05-25
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Zanu PF Mandates Public Voting For CAB3
Justice Minister Ziyambi forces public parliamentary voting for the constitutional amendment while threatening dissenters with recall.
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Today’s lead
“Zanu PF Enforces Open Voting For CAB3”
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OK Zimbabwe Halts Payroll During Corporate Rescue
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Mnangagwa Commissions New Solar Power Plant
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Billionaire Jaipuria Opens 40 Million Dollar Plant
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Zanu PF Enforces Open Voting For CAB3
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Zimbabwe Reserves Small-Scale Gold Mining For Locals
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Opposition Leader Linda Masarira Passes Away
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MDC Founder Elliot Pfebve Dies In UK
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Harare Man Faces Murder Charge In Blood-Sucking Case
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Eight Parishioners Die In Hwange Road Accident
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Story 3
OK Zimbabwe Halts Payroll During Corporate Rescue
The retail giant suspends employee salaries as part of a broader effort to stabilize business operations.
OK Zimbabwe suspended employee salaries and wages following a Joint Works Council resolution. The retail chain is currently undergoing a corporate rescue process to address ongoing financial instability. The company's survival depends on the success of this restructuring plan.
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So what?
OK Zimbabwe suspended all employee salaries as part of an urgent corporate rescue strategy.
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Story 4
Mnangagwa Commissions New Solar Power Plant
President Mnangagwa warns against corruption while launching the 10MW Glovers Solar Plant in Munyati.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa commissioned the 10MW Glovers Solar Plant in Munyati, Kwekwe, on Friday. The project represents a partnership between indigenous power producer Glovers Solar and the Public Service Commission pension fund. This facility marks a milestone in the national drive toward renewable energy and industrialization.
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So what?
The 10MW Glovers Solar Plant was commissioned to boost national electricity generation capacity.
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Story 5
Billionaire Jaipuria Opens 40 Million Dollar Plant
Indian investor Ravi Jaipuria expands Varun Beverages operations with a new manufacturing facility in Zimbabwe.
Indian billionaire Ravi Jaipuria launched a 40 million dollar manufacturing plant in Zimbabwe under the Varun Beverages banner. The facility produces snacks, juice, and dairy products, including a dedicated line for Cheetos. This expansion highlights the growing interest of international investors in the Zimbabwean manufacturing sector.
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So what?
Varun Beverages opened a 40 million dollar manufacturing plant in Zimbabwe to produce snacks and beverages.
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Lead Story
Zanu PF Enforces Open Voting For CAB3
Justice Minister Ziyambi mandates public parliamentary voting for the constitutional amendment while threatening dissenters with recall.
Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi confirmed that the upcoming vote on Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3 will proceed via a public ballot. The government rejected calls for a secret ballot to ensure strict adherence to party-line voting protocols. Dissenting members of the ruling party face immediate recall from their legislative seats if they oppose the bill.
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So what?
The government mandated a public vote for CAB3, effectively removing the possibility of a secret ballot for MPs.
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Story 2
Zimbabwe Reserves Small-Scale Gold Mining For Locals
Mines Minister Polite Kambamura announces a ban on foreign participation in the small-scale gold sector.
The government restricted small-scale gold mining operations to Zimbabwean citizens and wholly local-owned entities. Mines Minister Polite Kambamura announced this policy shift to increase domestic participation and curb mineral leakages. This regulatory pivot prioritizes indigenous control over the nation's gold resources.
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So what?
Foreigners are now banned from small-scale gold mining, reserving the sector exclusively for Zimbabwean citizens.
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Story 6
Opposition Leader Linda Masarira Passes Away
The LEAD president and activist died at age 43, prompting tributes from across the political spectrum.
Labour Economists and Afrikan Democrats president Linda Masarira died on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The 43-year-old activist and former presidential candidate was confirmed dead by her family. Her passing triggered widespread mourning and tributes across social media platforms. Masarira founded the LEAD party in 2019 and remained a prominent voice in Zimbabwean politics. Her death marks a significant loss for the opposition movement.
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So what?
Opposition leader and activist Linda Masarira died at the age of 43.
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Story 7
MDC Founder Elliot Pfebve Dies In UK
The veteran democracy campaigner and academic passed away following a battle with colorectal cancer.
Elliot Pfebve, a founding member of the MDC, died in the United Kingdom on May 24, 2026. The 57-year-old politician and academic had been battling colorectal cancer for an extended period. Pfebve was widely recognized for his commitment to social justice and his opposition to political violence. His death has been described as a major loss for the democratic movement in Zimbabwe. He leaves behind a legacy of activism and academic contribution.
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So what?
MDC founding member Elliot Pfebve died in the UK at age 57 after a battle with cancer.
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Story 8
Harare Man Faces Murder Charge In Blood-Sucking Case
A 34-year-old suspect appeared in court for the alleged murder of his friend in Warren Park.
Shepherd Severa appeared before a Harare magistrate on Friday to face a murder charge. Prosecutors allege the 34-year-old lured his friend, Brian Nandana, to his death before burying the body in a shallow grave. Police reports claim the suspect cut the victim's throat and consumed his blood during the incident. Authorities confirmed the arrest of the suspect following the discovery of the body. The case remains under investigation as the suspect awaits trial.
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So what?
A Harare man was arrested and charged with murder following allegations of a gruesome killing in Warren Park.
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Story 9
Eight Parishioners Die In Hwange Road Accident
A commuter omnibus crash at Deka Bridge resulted in the deaths of eight Roman Catholic church members.
Eight members of the Roman Catholic Church died on Saturday morning after their commuter omnibus veered off Deka Bridge in Hwange. The group was returning from an all-night prayer vigil when the accident occurred at approximately 7am. Police confirmed that the vehicle was carrying 13 occupants at the time of the crash. Emergency services responded to the scene to assist the injured and recover the deceased. The tragedy has left the local community in mourning. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the fatal crash.
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So what?
Eight Roman Catholic church members died in a fatal commuter omnibus accident at Deka Bridge.
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2026-05-25 · stories
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