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Govt sounds alarm on Chiwenga impersonators

A CRIMINAL syndicate is impersonating Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga and his wife, Colonel Miniyothabo Baloyi Chiwenga, to solicit money and personal information, the government said yesterday.

By Kirsty Sibanda 1h ago

Govt sounds alarm on Chiwenga impersonators

Engage war vets, retired generals, Mnangagwa told

Kasukuwere warned Mnangagwa not to dismiss the concerns.

By Nqobani Ndlovu 22h ago

Engage war vets, retired generals, Mnangagwa told

War vets, ex-generals tear into ED2030 Bill

THE Zanu PF push to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s stay in power by two years has elicited significant internal pushback, with some war veterans and retired generals opposing the proposal.

By Nqobani Ndlovu Mar. 13, 2026

War vets, ex-generals tear into ED2030 Bill

Zanu PF rolls out new arguments to back Mnangagwa term extension

Zanu PF on Wednesday advanced fresh legal arguments to justify a proposed constitutional amendment that could allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office beyond 2028.

By Janet Maforimbo Mar. 11, 2026

Zanu PF rolls out new arguments to back Mnangagwa term extension

ED will not leave power: Vendors4 ED

THE Patriotic Vendors for Economic Development (Vendors4ED) has pledged to ensure that President Emmerson Mnangagwa remains in power beyond 2028

By Silas Nkala Mar. 10, 2026

Hell behind bars: Released inmates recount trauma

Authorities said the move was meant to give offenders a second chance while easing congestion in the country’s correctional facilities.

By Nunurai Jena Mar. 8, 2026

Hell behind bars: Released inmates recount trauma

Bloody road to ED third term: Activists recount horrors of intensifying crackdown

A driver at the firm, requesting anonymity for security reasons, told The Standard he was assaulted for his association with a politician challenging the bill.

By Miriam Mangwaya Mar. 8, 2026

Bloody road to ED third term: Activists recount horrors of intensifying crackdown

EditorialComment: Mnangagwa’s credentials being put to serious test

Mnangagwa’s Zanu PF is pushing for the extension of the 83-year-old ruler’s current term that should end in two years so that he can remain in power until 2030.

By The Standard Mar. 8, 2026