Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's ruling party seeks to extend President Mnangagwa's term to 2030, sparking constitutional debate as critics warn of democratic backsliding and government allies call for crackdowns on dissent.

As President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government pushes Constitutional Amendment No. 3 to extend his tenure to 2030, Zimbabwe confronts a familiar pattern of power consolidation that has defined the nation's post-independence trajectory.

South Africa's judicial system confronts governance failures and transnational incidents as a court orders municipal dissolution despite appeals while former Zimbabwean first lady's son faces attempted murder charges.

The arrest of Robert Mugabe's son in Johannesburg for attempted murder comes as Zimbabwe prepares civil service salary reforms and South Africa confronts the potential collapse of agricultural giant Tongaat Hulett—a convergence revealing the fragility of institutions across the region.

Zimbabwe has announced salary increases for civil servants amid broader regional challenges including bedbug infestations in South Africa and the arrest of former President Mugabe's son on fraud charges.

Political analysts are raising concerns about government's approach to security challenges, warning that military interventions may fail to address the root causes of gang violence and organised crime without comprehensive policy reforms.

South Africa's trade ministry will oppose liquidation proceedings against Tongaat Hulett after a three-year rescue attempt collapsed, threatening thousands of jobs in the struggling sugar sector.

From Zimbabwe's advisory officers to Nigeria's livestock ministry, agricultural professionals across Africa struggle for support despite their critical role in food security and rural development.

Nigeria's health ministry has initiated a nationwide campaign targeting dietary sodium intake to address rising hypertension rates, while Zimbabwe introduces pre-exposure prophylaxis with US government backing.

Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor John Mushayavanhu has directed commercial lenders to reduce charges amid mounting public criticism, while constitutional lawyers challenge proposals for presidential term extensions without a referendum.

Zimbabwe has procured two advanced radiotherapy machines for cancer treatment centers in Harare and Bulawayo, while Nigeria's National Primary Health Care Development Agency reports administering over 174 million vaccine doses in one year.

Lagos integrates 514 pharmacies into digital surveillance network while Zimbabwe activates rainy season protocols for water-borne disease outbreaks amid flooding.

The National Prosecuting Authority has dismissed preacher Walter Magaya's application to remove Chief Director of Prosecutions Tendayi Shonhayi from his rape case, rejecting allegations of bias based on her alleged church affiliation.

Prolonged drought conditions across Zimbabwe are driving acute malnutrition among children, prompting health authorities and agricultural experts to call for structural interventions beyond emergency food distribution.

Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights calls for national referendum on Constitutional Amendment Bill No.3, citing risks of excessive executive power concentration and threats to constitutionalism.