Minnie Chiwenga Warns Temba Mliswa

Minnie Chiwenga, the wife of Zimbabwe Vice President Constantine Chiwenga, has broken her silence on the continuous and ongoing attacks by Temba Mliswa. Writing on Facebook, in response to a question by a follower, Minnie Chiwenga said Zimbabwe is far from Venezuela. This is in reference to Venezuela, where the President, Maduro and his wife were easily removed at night by US forces. The comment was seen as a warning to Mliswa ,and anyone who has the same thinking as him, that removing her and Chiwenga will not be easy.

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Linda Masarira Supports Mnangagwa Term Extension

 Zimbabwe opposition leader, Linda Masarira has given an interview to the  public press where she has supported constitution amendment number 3. Masarira says she supports Mnangagwa’s term extension to 2030 and extension of the President’s term to 2030 without a referendum.

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Mosiuoa Lekota’s funeral is scheduled for Saturday, 14 March 2026. President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a Special Official Funeral Category 2 to take place on 14 March 2026. The burial will be held in his hometown of Bloemfontein in the Free State. The national flag is to be flown at half-mast from Saturday morning, 7 March 2026, until the evening of the funeral. 

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1. Daniel Munyanyi, a 50-year-old armed robber from Ndume Village in Ndanga, has been sentenced to 62 years in prison after a Masvingo regional court found him guilty on six counts of armed robbery. Magistrate Innocent Bepura first gave him a 72-year sentence but suspended 10 years, leaving him with 62 years to serve. If he serves the full sentence, he will be 112 years old when it ends in 2088. The robberies happened over several months. In one incident, Munyanyi reportedly tied up Chief Nhema and stole cash and other valuables.
2. The South Africa National Consumer Commission has recalled all Volkswagen Polo Vivo models sold nationally between February 2025 and February 2026 have been recalled. A potential issue with the handbrake lever assembly, specifically the height of a rivet. If the rivet is out of specification, the handbrake may fail to engage properly or, in rare cases, could disengage unexpectedly while parked. This creates a high risk of the vehicle rolling away, especially on inclines. Until your car is inspected, always park on flat surfaces when possible. If you must park on a slope, the NCC advises manual drivers to engage first gear and automatic drivers to ensure the vehicle is in “P” (Park). Volkswagen will contact known owners directly. You can also verify if your car is affected by contacting the Volkswagen Customer Interaction Centre at 0860 434 737 or emailing support@vwconnect.co.za.
3. Exiled Chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni attended the sacred Inxwala ceremony in Chipata, Zambia, alongside Nguni traditional leaders from across Southern Africa. The ceremony, convened by Chief Mphezeni, brought together delegations from Zimbabwe, South Africa, Botswana, Malawi and Zambia, reflecting the region’s shared cultural heritage.

Business

1. Chiwenga toured the Bata factory in Gweru. Vice President Constantino Chiwenga toured the Bata Shoe Company factory in Gweru on March 6, 2026. This visit was the final leg of his three-day industrial tour of the Midlands Province, aimed at assessing economic projects and industrial productivity.
2. The Lexus RZ, the brand’s first purpose-built electric SUV, launched in South Africa in 2026 as a premium alternative to the Toyota bZ4X. Built on the e-TNGA platform, the lineup includes the RZ 500e EX (R1,649,400), 500e SE (R1,823,800), and performance-focused 550e F Sport (R1,938,600), all featuring DIRECT4 all-wheel-drive with outputs ranging from 280kW to 300kW. Equipped with a 74.6kWh-76.9kWh battery, the RZ provides a 450km-500km range and 150kW DC fast charging capability. Interior highlights include a 14-inch touchscreen, radiant knee heaters, and an optional steer-by-wire yoke, supported by a 7-year/105,000km maintenance plan.

International

1. While the U.S. is providing substantial funding ($792 million), it requires the Malawian government to significantly increase its own health spending by $143.8 million over five yearsMalawi signs a confidential $936 Million deal with the USA. Data and Pathogen Sharing: There are worries about provisions that would require sharing extensive health data and pathogen samples with the U.S. Critics fear this could happen without “sufficient safeguards or reciprocal benefits,” such as access to vaccines or treatments developed from that data. Malawi Health Equity Network (Mhen) and reports on other African nations, stems from a lack of transparency and specific clauses in the agreement

Africa

Cape Town clinics are seeing nearly 4,000 STI treatment visits a month, about 130 a day, as infections rise in nightlife hotspots despite expanded HIV prevention efforts like PrEP.

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Daniel Munyanyi Robberies

• 20 June 2025 (Zaka): Robbed Chief Nhema of US$10,000, wristwatches, jewelry, and shoes. The gang reportedly tied the Chief and his family with shoelaces and threatened their lives.
• 8 December 2025 (Chinyudze Business Centre, Zaka): Robbed Tawanda Mandava of US$4,500, US$400 worth of airtime, groceries, a 9mm Star pistol, and a Toyota Porte.

• 20 December 2025 (Jerera Growth Point): Robbed Brighton Mwabvu of US$781 and a Toyota Mark X.

• January 2026 (Various Locations): Continued raids on homes and shops in Zaka, Bikita, and Gutu, stealing additional vehicles like a Honda Fit Hybrid, cash, and cellphones. He stole at Mandadzaka village and Nesiso village.