Zimbabwe Proposes Major Constitutional Changes Zimbabwe is facing one of its most significant constitutional reform proposals since the adoption of the 2013 Constitution. Cabinet has approved the Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Bill of 2026, a package of reforms that would fundamentally change how leaders are chosen, how long they govern, how elections are managed, and...
EcoCash Mobile Money Scam in Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean police have arrested 11 suspects in connection with a sophisticated mobile money fraud operation that targeted EcoCash users and merchants, in a case that has drawn attention to the growing risks surrounding digital financial services across Africa. The EcoCash scam in Zimbabwe involved coordinated manipulation of mobile money...
James Chapman, A Zimbabwean Appointed to South African Home Affairs Advisor The appointment of James Chapman as an adviser within South African Home Affairs has drawn wide public attention and debate. Chapman, a Zimbabwean national and the Head of Advocacy and Legal Advisor at the Scalabrini Centre, has been selected as an independent member of...
South Africa’s Factory Compliance Challenge and the Wider African Pattern Recent arrests at a textile factory in Newcastle Industrial Park have drawn national attention to weaknesses in South Africa factory compliance. Authorities detained Chinese nationals accused of running a business on holiday visas, which do not permit employment. The factory, operating since 2018, was found...
African Excellence Awards 2026: Malawi President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika Nominated Five prominent Malawians have been nominated for the African excellence awards 2026, scheduled for 13 February 2026 at the Rainbow Towers and Conference Centre in Harare. The awards recognize individuals and organizations across Africa making substantial contributions to development, leadership, innovation, and social impact....
Zimbabwean lithium sulphate plant Zimbabwe is preparing to start operations at Africa’s first lithium sulphate processing plant. The project is being developed by Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe in partnership with China’s Huayou Cobalt Co. It’s a move in the right direction, from exporting raw minerals to processing them locally. The move places Zimbabwean lithium at the...
China Britain relations China Britain relations have entered a new diplomatic phase after Beijing announced that British citizens will be allowed to enter China visa-free for stays of up to 30 days. The decision followed high-level talks held in Beijing on 29 January 2026 during a visit by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The move...
Chikurubi Prison Break-In The Chikurubi prison break-in has caused widespread concern after criminals reportedly entered Zimbabwe’s most secure correctional facility and stole money from a prison canteen. The incident has raised serious questions about prison security and whether current protection systems are still strong enough to stop future breaches. Chikurubi Prison is located about 30...
South Africa’s Fuel Prices Are Dropping South Africa’s fuel prices are set to become more affordable in February, bringing welcome relief to motorists, businesses, and households. Recent data from the Central Energy Fund shows that cost reductions at the pump are expected to continue after a period of higher prices, giving South Africans a break...
Airbus China Walker S2 robot Airbus has begun testing a humanoid robot from China in its aircraft manufacturing operations. The robot is made by Chinese robotics company UBTech and is called the Walker S2. Airbus bought the robot and will work with UBTech to study how it can be used in aircraft production. This move...