President Emmerson Mnangagwa has long been described as a Machiavellian figure, a leader who appears as soft as wool during the day but in reality, he is cunning and has the ruthlessness of a crocodile at night.
Brian Mlambo: "The debate that opposition political parties and leaders in Zimbabwe should unite ahead of the 2028 elections is elitist in nature, focused on protecting perceived political power, fear among other leaders of jumping into political action and shows that the opposition has learnt absolutely nothing since its official formation in 1999."
Donald Trump says the US-Iran ceasefire is over and warns of fresh military strikes, while Tehran promises a "fearless" response and tensions soar across the Middle East.
Joshua Maponga says Zimbabwe is caught between democracy, dictatorship and monarchy, arguing the country must embrace a governance system rooted in its own heritage.
Zimbabwean national Munyaradzi Chiturumani has been charged after police alleged he stabbed his wife nearly 30 times and abducted their six-year-old daughter in Missouri.
UK police have released a CCTV image of Ndodana "Mark" Tshuma, who is believed to have fled to Zimbabwe after his wife and two daughters were found dead at their Bedford home.
