Constitutional Court to deliver judgment on Mnangagwa term extension challenge
via NewsDay Zimbabwe1 min read
The Constitutional Court is scheduled to deliver its judgment tomorrow regarding the challenge to President Mnangagwa's term extension. This comes amidst other national developments, including senators raising concerns over wetland destruction, a crackdown on 15,000 drivers, and the Treasury inviting public input for the 2026 mid-term budget review. Zimbabwe is also seeing a US$650 million investment vision, a push for rabbit exports to African markets, and plans for a US$25 million climate recovery boost. Economic news includes inflation being held below 5% despite oil shocks, and challenges faced by ART operations due to power outages and raw material shortages. Politically, there are reports of tensions at grasslands plots leading to violence, and the Senate demanding tougher marriage laws.
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Must ReadAlpha Media Holdings AMH, an independent media house in Zimbabwe, publishes four newspapers: The Zimbabwe Independent, The Standard, Southern, and NewsDay, all with online editions. Recent reports from these outlets cover several topics including the government's expansion of cancer care with a focus on free treatment, 15,000 drivers caught in a camera crackdown, and farmers targeting a 662,500-tonne winter wheat harvest. Other news includes a US$650 million investment vision reinforcing confidence in Zimbabwe's long-term growth, an ambassador supporting a rabbit export drive to African markets, and Zimbabwe's efforts to secure a US$25 million climate recovery boost. The media also reported on a car import boom exposing formalization failures, the Sports and Recreation Commission SRC urging restraint after a firearm incident at a schools rugby match, and Mafume commending Zimbabwean Volleyball teams for their gold and silver finishes. Additionally, there are reports of political tensions leading to violent attacks and forced evictions at grasslands plots, VFEX stability masking underlying value, and predictions of Zanu PF ambushing Zimbabwe towards a referendum. The Senate is demanding tougher marriage laws, and the city plans to hire more health workers. S&P Global Ratings assigned Afreximbank a 'BBB+/A-2' investment-grade rating, and there's discussion on integrating traditional land custodianship into ESG reporting and AI's role in a new space race.
Must ReadReligious leaders, women of faith, and interfaith youth representatives from across Africa have strongly condemned xenophobia, hate speech, and violence targeting migrants, refugees, and foreign nationals. In a joint Interfaith Statement of Solidarity adopted on June 11 under the auspices of the African Council of Religious Leaders — Religions for Peace, they expressed deep concern over increasing incidents of intimidation, exclusion, displacement, and violence in South Africa and other parts of the continent. The leaders warned that xenophobia threatens social cohesion, undermines Africa's integration agenda, and erodes the values of solidarity and peaceful coexistence. They emphasized that while African communities face social and economic challenges, these should not justify hostility against fellow Africans. Drawing on faith traditions, they reaffirmed the importance of justice, compassion, peace, and the protection of vulnerable people, stating that every person possesses inherent worth and dignity. The interfaith grouping rejected divisive narratives and urged governments, civil society organizations, media, and community leaders to promote social cohesion. They also called on the African Union to accelerate the implementation of the African passport and the Protocol on the Free Movement of Persons in Africa, viewing them as crucial for continental integration and human dignity. This condemnation comes amidst intensified anti-immigrant campaigns in South Africa by group
Harare magistrate Francis Mapfumo has dismissed an application by Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries founder Walter Magaya to refer his rape case to the Constitutional Court. The magistrate ruled that no constitutional issues had been raised. Magaya, who denies the rape charges, had argued that the National Prosecuting Authority was violating his right to a fair trial by pursuing allegations that some complainants had allegedly withdrawn between 2013 and 2018. He also challenged amendments made to the charge outline and witness statements, alleging police improperly altered evidence. During cross-examination, the investigating officer acknowledged making changes to the complainant’s affidavit, stating they were for clarification and to conform with standard police terminology, such as changing "Prophet Magaya" to "the accused." The officer also stated that some additions to the complainant's affidavit were made after seeking further clarification, including details on why the complainant did not report the alleged incidents earlier, citing fear of not being believed by her parents who worked for Magaya and his perceived influence with politicians and high-ranking police officers. The defense is also challenging the process of obtaining a DNA sample from Magaya, arguing he was forcibly removed without his lawyers present. Magaya faces other legal challenges, including a separate rape case and fraud charges alongside his wife and company.