US rejects Mnangagwa claim on $365m deal

US Embassy directly contradicted President Mnangagwa's account of a proposed $365 million deal.

US rejects Mnangagwa claim on $365m deal

US Embassy says Zimbabwe's account of a $365 million deal is inaccurate.

The United States Embassy in Harare directly contradicted President Emmerson Mnangagwa's account of a proposed US$365 million deal. The embassy stated that no such offer was on the table. The government had framed the deal as a conditional aid package tied to health data access. The US called the narrative false. The rift reveals a widening gap between official Zimbabwean narratives and documented diplomatic positions.

EU commits funds to Zimbabwe cholera crisis

EU commits $345,000 to cholera response and returnee crisis.

The European Union allocated US$345,000 to support Zimbabwe's cholera response and assist returnees from South Africa. The funding will go toward health infrastructure, water sanitation, and reintegration programs. The EU's contribution aims to contain the outbreak while addressing the immediate needs of returnees arriving through Beitbridge. The outbreak has strained health services in border areas. The funding covers a fraction of the estimated US$10 million needed for a full cholera containment campaign.

Zimbabwe preps for El Niño food security risks

Zimbabwe stockpiled grain and deployed water purification units ahead of El Niño.

Zimbabwe activated contingency plans for the 2026–2027 rainfall season amid forecasts of El Niño conditions. The government stockpiled grain and deployed water purification units to vulnerable districts. Previous El Niño events devastated harvests and left millions food insecure. Authorities now emphasize early childhood nutrition programs and school feeding schemes. Zimbabwe faces a funding gap of US$200 million for its full El Niño preparedness plan.

Court halts ZCDC debt execution

Constitutional Court stops creditors from seizing ZCDC assets over $18 million debt.

The Constitutional Court halted the execution of the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company's US$18 million debt. The court granted an interdict preventing creditors from seizing assets until it hears the main application. The diamond miner owes creditors US$18 million, according to court documents. Creditors have demanded payment since 2023. The ruling provides temporary relief for ZCDC but does not resolve the underlying debt dispute.

Mnangagwa daughter-in-law faces new identity charges

Prosecutors accuse Mnangagwa's daughter-in-law of holding two identity documents under different names.

Kelsea Tadiwa Tafirenyika faces a new allegation of possessing two separate identity documents. The daughter-in-law of President Mnangagwa is accused of holding both a Zimbabwean and a foreign passport under different names. The charge surfaced during her ongoing drug case proceedings. The state claims using dual identities violates the Citizenship and Immigration Act. The allegation adds to Kelsea Tadiwa Tafirenyika's pending drug dealing charges.

Mbalula denies buying way into ANC post

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula denies paying for his position.

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula denied allegations that he paid for his position. Mbalula said he instructed lawyers to seek clarity on the claims, which he called baseless. The allegations emerged from an internal ANC factional dispute. Mbalula's denial comes as the party prepares for its elective conference in December. Mbalula faces further questioning from ANC disciplinary committees over the allegations.

Malawi leader visits South Africa amid returns

Malawi President travels to South Africa after wave of citizen returns.

Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera traveled to South Africa after a wave of Malawian citizens returned home. The trip aims to address migration pressures and secure welfare arrangements for Malawians living in South Africa. Hundreds of Malawians returned from South Africa in recent weeks, citing xenophobic attacks and economic hardship. Chakwera's delegation will meet South African officials and community leaders. The visit highlights growing strain on bilateral ties due to migration and labor tensions.

The Jeere 2026-08-10  ·  stories

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