Mnangagwa signs law extending presidential term

President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 on Tuesday.

High Court recognizes liquidation of Namibian bank

Justice Siyabona Musithu cleared liquidators to recover local assets.

The High Court formally recognized the liquidation of Namibia's failed Small and Medium Enterprise Bank. Justice Siyabona Musithu ruled in favor of joint liquidators David John Bruni and Ian Robert McLaren, granting them authority to recover assets within Zimbabwe. The ruling enables the enforcement of judgments previously obtained in Namibian courts to recoup lost depositor funds. Legal experts noted that the decision strengthens cross-border judicial cooperation and asset recovery mechanisms within the region. Liquidators must now identify and secure specific local properties linked to the failed institution.

Mnangagwa signs law extending presidential term

President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 on Tuesday.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment No. 3 Bill into law on Tuesday, enacting sweeping changes to the national governance framework. The new legislation abolishes direct presidential elections, postpones the next scheduled vote, and extends the presidential term by two years. Opposition parties and civil society groups condemned the enactment, describing the law as a severe blow to democratic processes and promising immediate challenges in the Constitutional Court. Proponents of the bill within the ruling party argue that the changes stabilize governance and reward parliamentarians with extended mandates. The legislative shift concentrates executive authority by removing direct electoral accountability for the presidency.

Over seventy-eight thousand citizens return from South Africa

Information Minister Zhemu Soda confirmed the return of 78,112 nationals on Tuesday.

Information Minister Zhemu Soda confirmed on Tuesday that 78,112 Zimbabwean nationals returned from South Africa following intense anti-immigrant protests. The repatriation effort includes 21,291 citizens assisted directly by government programs and 56,832 individuals who funded their own travel. This massive movement follows rising anti-illegal immigration sentiments and organized street protests in South Africa. Border officials reported that the transit corridors also facilitated the movement of thousands of Malawian and Zambian nationals. Returning families now arrive back in the country. The sudden influx places immense socio-economic strain on the nation's fragile public infrastructure.

Technical fault triggers nationwide electricity blackout

ZESA Holdings restored power after a major grid collapse on Monday.

A major electrical fault triggered a total collapse of Zimbabwe's national power grid on Monday evening. The utility provider ZESA Holdings reported that the failure severed regional interconnections and forced local electricity generation plants to shut down. Engineers initiated restoration protocols within an hour. They gradually brought power back through imports from Eskom and Hydro Cabora Bassa alongside local generation. Industry representatives warned that sudden grid failures disrupt manufacturing operations. The incident exposes the vulnerability of the national grid to sudden voltage instability.

New coalition forms to challenge constitutional changes

Churches, labor unions, and civic groups launched a joint alliance.

A broad-based alliance named the People's Coalition launched on Friday to oppose the newly enacted Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3. The movement unites prominent church groups, labor unions, and civic organizations in a coordinated front against the ruling party's legislative agenda. Coalition leaders declared that the amendments dismantle the core tenets of the national constitution rather than improving them. Political analysts suggest that the alliance represents the most unified civic opposition to the government in recent years. The coalition faces the immediate challenge of mobilizing public resistance against a consolidated legislative majority.

Mnangagwa appeals for private funds for repatriation

The president requested financial support to return citizens from South Africa.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa appealed to the private sector and corporate well-wishers to provide urgent financial donations for the national repatriation program. The state-led initiative struggles to fund the return of hundreds of citizens currently stranded in South Africa. Critics accused the administration of executing a weak and underfunded response to the migration crisis, leaving private individuals to lead relief efforts. Government officials maintain that public resources are insufficient to manage the scale of the sudden displacement. The funding shortfall highlights the state's limited capacity to manage large-scale humanitarian emergencies.

New framework allows higher pay without promotion

The Public Service Commission introduced a career progression framework.

The Public Service Commission introduced a new remuneration and career progression framework for civil servants. The policy allows professional specialists to earn higher salaries without requiring a promotion into administrative management roles. Government representatives stated that the reforms aim to retain technical expertise within the public sector by rewarding professional experience directly. Some labor representatives expressed concern that the framework must be backed by actual treasury allocations to be effective. The system attempts to resolve long-standing stagnation in public service career paths.

Trafficking suspect in court over Russia war recruitment

Oscar Sifelani Mtshiya appeared in court facing human trafficking charges.

Oscar Sifelani Mtshiya appeared before a Harare magistrate facing human trafficking charges for allegedly luring citizens into the Russia-Ukraine war. The prosecution alleges that Mtshiya promised five victims lucrative firefighting jobs in Russia but instead routed them into active military service. One of the recruited individuals died in the conflict zone, while four others remain stranded in Russia. Defense lawyers argued for bail, citing the suspect's ties to his local community in Hwange. The case exposes the extreme dangers faced by desperate job seekers targeting foreign employment opportunities.

Direct flights to London resume by late July

Air Zimbabwe will resume direct flights after UK licensing delays.

The government confirmed that Air Zimbabwe will resume direct flights between Harare and London by the end of July. The relaunch experienced delays due to regulatory approval and licensing processes managed by United Kingdom aviation authorities. The service marks the national carrier's return to the route after a fourteen-year absence. Tourism operators welcomed the announcement, stating that direct connectivity will increase international visitor arrivals. The airline must now maintain strict operational compliance to retain its newly acquired international landing rights.

Bulawayo launches regional polio vaccination campaign

Health officials urged parents to immunize young children.

Bulawayo health officials launched a synchronized regional polio vaccination campaign targeting young children across the city. The initiative forms part of a broader regional health response to prevent the transmission of the virus. Health workers are deploying to local clinics and community centers to maximize immunization coverage. Community leaders urged parents to cooperate with mobile vaccination teams to ensure comprehensive protection. The campaign faces the challenge of overcoming vaccine hesitancy in specific local communities.

The Jeere 2026-07-08  ·  stories

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