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Breaking Zimbabwe’s ethanol monopoly: Why energy justice must trump cartel capture

Wellington Muzengeza — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:24:04 +0000

Zimbabwe’s 2026 fuel blending policy is less a triumph of resilience than a theatre of capture. Announced with fanfare as a shield against global oil shocks and a strategy to conserve foreign exchange, it has instead entrenched a monopoly masquerading as sovereignty.

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Mnangagwa ousts CIO Director-General Fulton Mangwanya, appoints diplomat

Never Kadungure — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:49:34 +0000

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has dismissed the Director-General of Zimbabwe’s Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO), Fulton Mangwanya, with immediate effect, according to a memo from the Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet.

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Sean “Diddy” Combs appeals sentence, claims judge used evidence from charges he beat

Vanessa Moyo — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:26:52 +0000

Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs have asked a US appeals court to overturn his four-year prison sentence, arguing the judge improperly relied on allegations tied to charges he was cleared of.

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Mnangagwa removes ZHRC chair Jessie Majome after she criticised constitutional amendments

Staff Reporter — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:52:35 +0000

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has removed Fungayi Jessie Majome as chairperson of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission after she publicly criticised proposed constitutional amendments, warning they could concentrate power and weaken democratic safeguards.

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Police allegedly used as “bargaining chip” in Harare bar ownership dispute

Nyashadzashe Ndoro — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:38:38 +0000

The Independent Complaints Commission (ICC) has been drawn into a heated ownership dispute over the Cosmopolitan Restaurant and Bar, amid allegations that the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) are being used as a 'negotiation tool' in a bitter 50:50 shareholder battle between the business partners.

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High Court rejects attempt to hold University of Zimbabwe liable for debt owed by trust

Nyashadzashe Ndoro — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:19:52 +0000

High Court judge Justice Maxwell Takuva has dismissed an application by two former employees who sought to enforce a judgment debt against the University of Zimbabwe, ruling that the institution cannot be held liable for obligations owed by the Tropical Resources Ecology Programme Trust.

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Zimbabwe could face turmoil if Mnangagwa’s term is extended: Ex-Minister

Nyashadzashe Ndoro — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:44:39 +0000

Former Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development deputy minister, Godfrey Gandawa, has warned that proposals to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term of office could destabilise the country and undermine democratic governance.

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Diaspora Insurance names Queen Sheebah as Global Brand Ambassador

Business Reporter — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:59:41 +0000

UK-based firm Diaspora Insurance has appointed Ugandan musician and actress Sheebah Karungi, popularly known as Queen Sheebah, as its new brand ambassador in a move aimed at strengthening ties with African diaspora communities around the world.

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Melania Trump denies Jeffrey Epstein links, calls for Congress to hear survivor testimony

Staff Reporter — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:36:58 +0000

US First Lady Melania Trump has firmly rejected any connection to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, urging an end to what she described as damaging and unfounded claims while calling for new congressional hearings for survivors.

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US$1.2 million tax arrears see Zimbabwe firm lose US$147k SUV in legal battle

Nyashadzashe Ndoro — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:59:11 +0000

The High Court of Zimbabwe has dismissed an application by African Century Limited, a registered Deposit Taking Microfinance Bank, seeking the release of a high-end Toyota Land Cruiser VXR valued at over US$147,000 seized by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority.

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