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Was that a Wedding… or was it a Wedding?

What should have been a simple wedding became a national talking point as Zimbabweans dissected guest lists, seating arrangements and political symbolism. In a country where power often reveals itself away from official podiums, citizens are paying closer attention than ever.

Tamborinyoka book on Morgan Tsvangirai ignites debate about ‘political secrets’

Excerpts about Tsvangirai's relationships with various women torched a storm. Tamborinyoka wrote with surprising candor and honesty about his old boss. He confirmed the rumours. Some stories spilled over into the courts but people are still in denial.

Mandela’s treacherous legacy: How the saint sold out South Africa’s black masses

Nelson Mandela, the saccharine saint of global liberalism, is worshipped as the architect of South Africa's so-called rainbow miracle. His 1990 prison release and 1994 presidency are peddled as epic victories of saintly grace over barbaric tyranny.

Pokello Nare 40th birthday: The optics of power: When luxury feels tone deaf

In Africa, leadership and legacy are often intertwined with wealth, status, and public perception. Few stories capture this reality more starkly than the recent 40th birthday celebration of Pokello Nare, socialite and second wife to the son of the President of Zimbabwe.

Will the National Sports Stadium host international matches by September?

Zimbabwe is suffering an acute venue deficit in the capital city of Harare until renovations at the National Sports Stadium are complete.

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The war after the coup: Why Chiwenga’s battle for Zimbabwe’s throne is far from over

Has Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 ended Constantino Chiwenga's presidential ambitions? Gabriel Manyati argues that while Emmerson Mnangagwa has won a major constitutional battle, Zimbabwe's succession war is far from over.

Turnall loses High Court bid over US$260,000 tax dispute with former finance director

The High Court has dismissed Turnall Holdings' attempt to have a US$260,000 settlement paid to its former finance director declared subject to PAYE deductions, ruling that the matter was already conclusively settled by the Supreme Court.

Chivayo, Matinyarare clash over Cape Town mansion as SARS claims spark war of words

A bitter public feud has erupted between businessman Wicknell Chivayo and activist Rutendo Matinyarare after claims that South African tax authorities were investigating the reported cost of Chivayo's luxury Cape Town mansion.

The Prince of Harare: How Mnangagwa is rewriting the rules of political survival

Gabriel Manyati examines Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 through the lens of political science, arguing that President Emmerson Mnangagwa's latest reforms are less about governance than the enduring logic of political survival.