The latest news from Zimbabwe, summarised in English from the local press: politics, business, society, culture and sport. 12 articles published.
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has removed Obert Mpofu as secretary for science and technology on the ZANU-PF politburo and transferred him to the Council of Elders. The reshuffle, which takes effect immediately, also appoints Senator Kudakwashe Tagwirei to economic affairs and investment promotion, according to party spokesman Christopher Mutsvangwa.
Source: Zimeye
A preliminary audit of Zimbabwe’s public education assistance programme (BEAM) has found irregularities in the selection of beneficiaries, including children of teachers, school heads and politicians. A source at the Ministry of Finance says funding has been temporarily suspended during the investigation, as the country is undergoing an International Monetary Fund review, Zimeye reports.
Source: Zimeye
The grandmother who reportedly raised Zimbabwean preacher and commentator Talent Chiwenga has died, Zimeye reports. Her identity was not published and the outlet does not specify the date of death; Chiwenga, whose real name is Tazvitya Mhembere, is known for his religious and social statements.
Source: Zimeye
Zimbabwean police have placed five Zambian fugitives on their wanted list and are seeking the public’s help to find them. The suspects are wanted for aggravated theft, assaults, escapes and cybercrime, in a joint effort by the two countries’ police forces, MaraviPost reports.
Source: Maravipost
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa strongly criticised several Politburo members, including Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, for missing a ZANU-PF fundraising dinner. The gathering, which raised millions of dollars, has revived tensions between factions ahead of the party’s national congress, reports Zimeye.
Source: Zimeye
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa opened preparations for ZANU-PF’s 23rd national congress during a Politburo session. He asked officials to strengthen internal democracy, consult party members and follow the party’s statutes ahead of the opening scheduled for 16 October in Chinhoyi, reports Zimeye.
Source: Zimeye
Businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei has taken office as Zimbabwe’s Minister of Economic Development and Investment Promotion after being sworn in by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. He pledges to attract capital to create jobs and support growth amid severe economic difficulties, Zimeye reports.
Source: Zimeye
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa presented Agenda 2063 while defending Africa’s autonomy. His critics accuse him of seeking to remain in power for life, according to Zimeye.
Source: Zimeye
Zimbabwean Transport Minister Felix Mhona has set up an inquiry commission after a vessel sank on 11 August on Lake Kariba, killing 97 people. The investigation will look at seaworthiness, the load, the boat’s capacity, its crew and regulatory checks, according to the ministry.
Source: Ang
Mining company Prospect Lithium, which has exported lithium sulphate since April 2026, is preparing to produce lithium carbonate in Zimbabwe. The company wants to broaden its product range, said its public relations manager, Patience Mushore-Chizodza, reports Zimbabwe Independent.
Source: Zimbabwe Independent
Eswatini MP Welcome Dlamini is leading a Pan-African Parliament delegation to the third Africa Skills Week conference in Harare. The meeting brings together African and international officials to discuss technical education, vocational training and sustainable skills funding, while the Pan-African Parliament is due to lead a legislative debate, according to the Times of Eswatini.
Source: Times of Eswatini
More than 386,000 candidates are due to sit Ordinary Level and Advanced Level examinations in Zimbabwe in 2026, around 30,578 more than in 2025, an increase of 8.6%. The examinations begin on 12 October at more than 3,500 centres, according to figures presented by Zimeye from national examination data.
Source: Zimeye
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