WATCH LIVE as Gambakwe unpacks the ongoing attacks on Chiwenga by Zimbabwe Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Mudenda. Speaking during his ongoing high-level national outreach mission in Mashonaland West Province, Mudenda said Chiwenga should be humble himself (Gudo guru peta muswe).
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- explosive allegations made by South Africa’s Minister of Minerals and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe.During a parliamentary portfolio committee briefing on illegal mining, Mantashe stated he was aware of a gathering/meeting in Bloemfontein organized by or involving Matekane. He described it as an unauthorized visit by a head of state (Matekane) that did not follow proper diplomatic protocols or state channels. The meeting allegedly started around 8pm, lasted into the night (possibly 2 hours), and involved discussions in the dark after a conference. Matekane’s press attaché/Thapelo Maboete and government statements) dismissed the claims as baseless, unverified, and untrue. Lesotho summoned SA’s envoy for clarification.
- The National Assembly of Botswana has officially notified Members of Parliament (MPs) of delayed sitting allowance payments.The National Assembly issued a circular attribute the delays to ongoing economic constraints and budgetary pressures facing the government. Reports from the Ministry of Finance suggest the government has been struggling with liquidity, with one committee hearing noting only P700 million remained against a monthly salary bill of P2.5 billion. The allowance is about UDSD 30 per week. Botswana has 69 members of Parliament
- Eva Modika is stuck in Dubai. She appealed to President Ramapahosa for help with evacuating afterlosing over R250 000 in booking fees. The attacks in the middle east include Dubai, Kuwait and Doha.
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