Gambakwe’s Friday morning update on 5th December 2025 highlights President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s firm rejection of extending his term to 2030 during the Zanu PF Central Committee meeting, sparking uncertainty over succession and party unity.
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Washington Accords signed by Trump, DRC, and Rwanda presidents to end conflict and boost minerals.
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Mnangagwa prioritizes party unity, no 2030 process advancing past December 21 deadline.
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Tagwei campaigns in Chitungwiza with food hampers, gains Zanu PF attention but lacks opposition support.
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Chiwenga nationally popular, positioned as frontrunner against Tagwe.
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Madzibaba Ishmael jailed after conviction for underage relations.
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Highlanders FC faces salary scandal: players earn US$300-6000 monthly, owes US$41,000.
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Mpilo Hospital negligence: family told grandmother dead, found alive then died.
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Walmart opens second SA branch at Fourways; Vodacom acquires Safaricom stake.
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Anastasia Sesane named PWC SA CEO from July 2026.
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HIV surge in Zimbabwe youth (14-24), now at 21% per UNAIDS.
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Social media stats: Mnangagwa overtakes Chamisa on Facebook; Zanu PF grows digitally.
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Putin-Modi BRICS hug; AI training urged for Zimbabwe sectors.
Mnangagwa’s stance leaves 2030 supporters stalled, with no clear successor path as Tagwe builds Zanu PF base while Chiwenga holds broad appeal; the agenda likely ends by year-end. International peace deals like Washington Accords signal African stability hopes, overshadowed by local politics. Domestic issues dominate, from sports scandals to health tragedies and economic shifts like Walmart’s SA expansion.
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