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Zimbabwe weighs parliament-elected presidency, triggering backlash
politics22 days ago

Zimbabwe weighs parliament-elected presidency, triggering backlash

Zimbabwe’s National Assembly approved Constitutional Amendment Bill No 3 to replace direct presidential elections with a joint sitting of Parliament, sending it to the Senate for a two-thirds vote. Supporters argue it could deliver policy continuity and accelerate development, while opponents warn it would weaken democratic accountability and bolster ZANU-PF’s grip, potentially extending Mnangagwa’s tenure beyond 2028. Allegations of intimidation during consultations and bribery of MPs have added to concerns, and legal challenges are already underway as the bill advances.

via Al Jazeera|
#constitutional-amendment#elections#politics
Zimbabwe moves to extend Mnangagwa’s rule with constitutional overhaul
politics23 days ago

Zimbabwe moves to extend Mnangagwa’s rule with constitutional overhaul

Zimbabwe’s lower house approved a bill to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term by two years, raise elected terms to seven years, and replace direct presidential elections with a parliamentary vote, potentially keeping Mnangagwa in power until 2030 and delaying the 2028 elections; the reform, seen as reshaping institutions around Zanu-PF, faces opposition from liberation veterans and activists who warn it risks a one-party state, while the government argues the changes align electoral cycles and improve governance.

via Financial Times|
#constitutional-amendment#emmerson-mnangagwa#politics
Aid Cuts and Climate Change Drive Zimbabwe's Malaria Surge
world1 month ago

Aid Cuts and Climate Change Drive Zimbabwe's Malaria Surge

Zimbabwe is experiencing a malaria surge driven by US aid cuts that disrupted control programs and climate-driven mosquito breeding, with 65,399 cases and 174 deaths reported Jan–Apr 2026. Shortages of nets, diagnostic kits and medicines in rural areas, plus weakened surveillance after ZAPIM II/ZENTO funding cuts, have undermined prevention and treatment, threatening years of progress toward elimination unless funding is restored and preventive measures are strengthened.

via Al Jazeera|
#climate-change#donor-funding#malaria
From 200 to a Temple: Four Decades of LDS Growth in Zimbabwe
world4 months ago

From 200 to a Temple: Four Decades of LDS Growth in Zimbabwe

Sean Donnelly reflects on four decades of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Zimbabwe, tracing a journey from about 200 members in Harare to roughly 50,000 followers across six stakes, as the Harare Zimbabwe Temple opens for a temple dedication. The period includes a high-profile temple open house, interfaith and government engagement (including Zimbabwe’s president), and ongoing African church expansion with multiple missions, underscoring a coordinated effort that began with early mentors who baptized Donnelly in 1983 and continues to shape the Church's presence across the region.

via Church News|
#harare#lds-church#religious-freedom
Zimbabwe rolls out lenacapavir HIV prevention, a new adherence-friendly approach
health4 months ago

Zimbabwe rolls out lenacapavir HIV prevention, a new adherence-friendly approach

Zimbabwe launched a national lenacapavir program, a twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention treatment that could replace daily PrEP pills. Funded by the U.S. government and the Global Fund, the initial rollout covers about 46,000 high-risk individuals across 24 sites, with priority for adolescent girls, young women and sex workers, as part of the country’s broader effort to curb HIV.

via africanews.com|
#global-fund#health#hiv
NASA Space Photo Highlights Zimbabwe’s 2.5-Billion-Year Great Dyke
science4 months ago

NASA Space Photo Highlights Zimbabwe’s 2.5-Billion-Year Great Dyke

NASA’s astronaut photo from the ISS showcases Zimbabwe’s Great Dyke—a 2.5-billion-year-old lopolith that runs about 550 kilometers through central Zimbabwe. Rich in platinum, chromite, copper, iron, and nickel, the Dyke is both a major mineral resource and a window into Earth's early tectonic history; space-based observations help map its extent and monitor changes impacting mining and the environment.

via Indian Defence Review|
#geology#great-dyke#mining
Climate change and La Niña drive catastrophic floods in southern Africa
sustainability5 months ago

Climate change and La Niña drive catastrophic floods in southern Africa

A World Weather Attribution study links a climate-change–driven 40% rise in extreme rainfall to floods across southern Africa (Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Eswatini), worsened by La Niña; about 200 people have died and hundreds of thousands are affected as some areas receive more than a year’s worth of rain in days, including Kruger National Park closures and mounting repair costs.

via Reuters|
#climate-change#floods#mozambique
Research Lion Killed by Trophy Hunter Sparks Outrage in Zimbabwe
world11 months ago

Research Lion Killed by Trophy Hunter Sparks Outrage in Zimbabwe

A lion named Blondie, part of an Oxford University research project and wearing a collar, was legally killed by a trophy hunter in Zimbabwe, sparking outrage similar to the Cecil case. The hunt was permitted and controversial, highlighting the divisive nature of trophy hunting in Africa, which generates significant revenue but raises ethical concerns about wildlife conservation.

via CNN|
#conservation#lion-hunting#research-project