Zimbabwe Mail
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:00:10 +0000Mangwana defends plan for Parliament to elect President
Permanent Secretary for Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Ndavaningi Mangwana has defended proposals to scrap Zimbabwe’s direct presidential vote, arguing that electing a Head of State through Parliament is consistent with democr...
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:58:22 +0000Zimbabwe Enters the Global Critical Minerals Conversation with Purpose
HARARE, Zimbabwe,– Zimbabwe has officially announced the launch of Zimbabwe Mining Week, a new annual international conference and exhibition designed to position the country as a purposeful and competitive participant in the global critical mi...
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:11:44 +0000Tensions Surface at Mining Indaba as South Africa’s Mines Minister Challenges DRC’s US Minerals Deal
JOHANNESBURG — A sharp exchange between South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba has underscored growing tensions over Africa’s critica...
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:03:33 +0000Zanu PF Defends Constitutional Changes, Critics Warn of Democratic Backsliding
HARARE — Zimbabwe’s ruling party, Zanu PF, has defended controversial proposals to overhaul key provisions of the Constitution, arguing that the supreme law is a “living document” that must evolve. However, opposition figures and constitution...
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:13:14 +0000Manchester United Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe Sparks Global Outrage After Xenophobic Claim that UK is ‘Being Colonised’ by Immigrants
LONDON — Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is facing mounting criticism after describing immigration as a form of “colonisation”, comments that have sparked political backlash in Britain and drawn sharp reactions from commentators ac...
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:39:00 +0000Top 10 universities in Southern Africa, according to latest ranking (2026)
Higher education in Southern Africa is having a defining moment. The latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 offer a fresh snapshot of how the region’s institutions stack up on the global stage, and the results show a mix of co...
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:12:26 +0000Zimbabwe’s opposition claims constitutional ‘coup’ underway
HARARE – Leading Zimbabwe opposition figures accused the government on Wednesday of a constitutional “coup” after the cabinet approved amendments that would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his term in office. Sweeping c...
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:12:29 +0000Mnangagwa Announces Mini Cabinet Reshuffle, Muswere Booted from Information Ministry
HARARE — President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s latest cabinet reshuffle is more than a routine administrative adjustment—it is a calculated political manoeuvre designed to tighten control over key ministries and secure loyalty within ZANU-PF as Zimbab...
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:34:26 +0000Zimbabwean Woman Found Dead in Poland Apartment
KRAKOW, Poland — A young Zimbabwean woman based in Poland has been found dead in her apartment in Kraków, in a case that has left family and friends in shock. Vanessa Chihota, described by relatives as healthy, vibrant, and full of life, was disco...
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:23:46 +0000US stocks wobble after feeling both the upside and downside of a strong jobs report
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are feeling both the upside and downside Wednesday of a surprisingly strong report that said the nation’s unemployment rate improved last month. After initially rising toward its all-time high, the S&P 500 flipped to a...