WATCH LIVE as Gambakwe unpacks Chiwenga’ silence after Tagwirei was confirmed as being now a member of the ZANU-PF central committee. This latest development comes after a memo clarifying Tagwirei’s co-option was published by ZANU-PF yesterday.
Kudakwashe Tagwirei’s confirmation into the ZANU-PF Central Committee has been a contentious and complex process marked by internal party tensions and procedural disputes.
Tagwirei, a prominent businessman and key financier of ZANU-PF, was co-opted into the Central Committee following a recommendation by Harare Province and approval by the party’s politburo. This move was publicly confirmed by party officials including ZANU-PF Director for Information Farai Marapira and Secretary for Legal Affairs Patrick Chinamasa, who described Tagwirei as a previously low-profile but loyal party cadre whose elevation signals a strategic shift in the party’s urban political fortunes.
However, Tagwirei’s entry was not smooth. Despite his co-option, he was barred from fully participating in Central Committee meetings due to not meeting all procedural requirements outlined in an internal party circular. This circular, signed by Secretary-General Obert Mpofu, stipulated strict eligibility criteria for Central Committee membership, including continuous party office-holding for at least five years at provincial level or higher, proper recommendation by the District Coordinating Committee, and full approval through the party hierarchy. Tagwirei’s nomination was seen as premature and lacking full ratification, leading to his ejection from a Central Committee meeting by Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, who cited procedural violations.
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Key events for today
1. Mnangagwa will attend the Zimbabwe’s National Day at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, on July 16, 2025. The event, themed “Beyond the Limits,” will feature a cultural performance titled “Great Zimbabwe,” showcasing the nation’s history and heritage, alongside exhibitions promoting tourism, trade, and investment opportunities in sectors like agriculture, mining, and energy. On July 15, Mnangagwa will address a Zimbabwe-Japan Business Forum in Osaka, fostering trade and investment ties through business-to-business sessions and bilateral meetings with Japanese officials, building on cordial relations since 1980. Zimbabwe’s pavilion at the Expo, part of the Commons B Hall, used virtual reality and displays to attract thousands of visitors, emphasizing economic diplomacy and global re-engagement under the Second Republic’s strategy of “a friend to all and an enemy to none.”
2. Jah Prayzah travelling with Mnangagwa
Jah Prayzah’s Ndini Mukudzei World Tour includes the following additional locations beyond Edmonton and Toronto:
Harare, Zimbabwe (May 3, 2025 – album launch)
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom (May 25, 2025)
Düsseldorf, Germany (May 31, 2025)
Washington DC, USA (July 4, 2025 – cancelled due to visa issues)
Dallas, Texas, USA (July 5, 2025 – cancelled due to visa issues)
Japan (July 15, 2025)
Johannesburg, South Africa (October 3, 2025)
Cape Town, South Africa (October 4, 2025)
Australia (November 2025 – date TBA)
Trending Topics
1. Gilbert Nyamanhindi was caught cheating on his wife , Joyce Manyara, popularly known as the “Nyathi Family” on social media, they recently celebrated their wedding in an elegant ceremony in Harare on December 29, 2024.
2. Anotida Maziriri and Edmore Mafuwe set up GoFundMe pages (https://www.gofundme.com/f/anotida-kimberly-maziriri and https://www.gofundme.com/f/eddmore-mafuwe)
3. South Africa Auto exports to USA fall by 87%
4. ZANU-PF targets 8000 votes in Epworth
Business
1. ZIG stuck at 36 to the USD.
2. South Africa’s automotive exports to the United States fell sharply by approximately 87% in early 2025, largely due to the imposition of new US tariffs under Section 232 trade measures. These tariffs, introduced in April 2025, include a 30% duty specifically targeting South African automotive imports, significantly disrupting what had been a previously tariff-free trade environment under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). In 2024, South Africa exported about 25,553 vehicles to the US, representing 6.5% of its total vehicle exports and valued at around R27 billion (approximately US$1.3 billion).
Africa
1. Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari died in London at age 82. Buhari led Nigeria from 2015 to 2023 and was the first to defeat an incumbent president through the ballot box .
3. The proposal to rename South Africa to Azania, championed by the African Transformation Movement (ATM), argues that “South Africa” is a colonial relic from the 1910 Union, while “Azania” embodies African liberation, historical ties to anti-apartheid movements like the PAC and AZAPO, and a connection to ancient African civilizations. However, critics counter that “Azania” lacks authentic ties to South Africa’s indigenous cultures, possibly stemming from foreign origins, and that “South Africa” is a neutral geographic name. Additionally, limited public support, as seen in minimal enthusiasm in online comments, and the complex process of parliamentary debate and consultation in a diverse nation make the rename unlikely in the near future.
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Notes
Gilbert Nyamanhindi addressing rumors and false stories circulated by bloggers accusing him of cheating on his wife. He denies the allegations, emphasizing that there is no real evidennce
This is the biggest challenge of my life… either I win or I lose.
Yesterday, many bloggers went live spreading false stories about me — saying I cheated on my wife. They’re using a woman’s picture, trying to make it seem like I’ve been unfaithful. But let me be clear: there’s no real evidence, and the lady herself does not accept these lies.
I live a public life, and I know people will always talk — but this has gone too far. These stories have already started breaking my marriage and destroying my family in front of the whole respectfully and honestly. This is not for drama — it’s for my wife, my children, and those who genuinely support me.
