WATCH LIVE as Gambakwe unpacks the latest developments in Zimbabwean politics. In a significant political development, ZANU-PF Spokesman Chris Mutsvangwa has confirmed that he is the official channel for communicating the status of Kudakwashe Tagwirei within the party. Mutsvangwa, however, refused to confirm whether Tagwirei has been appointed to the ZANU-PF central committee, a matter that has been a subject of intense speculation. Adding to the intrigue, Tagwirei has deleted his X (formerly Twitter) account, which he had reportedly been using for his political campaigning, marking a notable change in his public strategy.
On the national front, Victor Panganayi Kuretu has been officially declared a National Hero. This year, Zimbabwe will observe Heroes’ Day on Monday, August 11th, followed by Defence Forces Day on Tuesday, August 12th, 2025.
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Zimbabwe To Celebrate Heroes And Defence Forces Day On 11 and 12 August 2025.
Africa Regional News
Botswana The UDC government in Botswana has dissolved the boards of five State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) as part of its restructuring efforts. The affected entities are:
- Gambling Authority
- Botswana Development Corporation (BDC)
- Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA)
- Local Enterprise Authority (LEA)
- Copyright and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA) The government is now in the process of developing a concept paper to select a suitable operational model with three private sector partners, with a decision expected by the end of the financial year.
South Africa The first National Convention for a National Dialogue is set to take place from August 15 to 17, 2025, at the ZK Matthews Hall at the University of South Africa (UNISA) in Pretoria. The convention is intended to be the launchpad for a countrywide, people-led dialogue process. However, several legacy foundations, including those of Thabo Mbeki, Desmond Tutu, and FW de Klerk, have withdrawn from the preparatory task team, citing concerns over a rushed timeline and lack of clear planning. Despite these withdrawals, the Presidency has confirmed the convention will proceed as scheduled.
Additionally, National Women’s Day was commemorated in Tzaneen, Limpopo, with President Cyril Ramaphosa leading the event to mark the 69th anniversary of the historic 1956 women’s march against apartheid pass laws.
Entertainment
Nigerian music icon Wizkid has cemented his status as a global superstar by becoming the most streamed African artist on Spotify, with over eight billion streams.
The dominance of Nigerian artists is further highlighted by the ongoing success of Davido. His top streamed videos in 2025 continue to showcase his powerful influence:
- “Fall”: A classic hit with approximately 297 million views, making it one of the most-viewed Afrobeats videos on YouTube.
- “If”: Garnering around 192 million views, this track is celebrated for its romantic lyrics and catchy chorus.
- “UNAVAILABLE” (ft. Musa Keys): This energetic and colorful video has reached 124 million views.
- “FIA”: With 109 million views, this video is praised for its emotional lyrics and vibrant visuals.
- “Blow My Mind” (ft. Chris Brown): Blending Afrobeats and R&B, this collaboration has accumulated 103 million views.
- “With You” (ft. Omah Lay): This newer release has quickly become a fan favorite, recognized as the most streamed Nigerian song of 2025 on platforms like YouTube.
Davido’s strong engagement extends to social media, with his TikTok performances for songs like “Anything” and at the Breezy Bowl 2025 event generating hundreds of thousands of likes and comments, underscoring his powerful connection with fans.
