WATCH LIVE: Chiwenga Opposes Mnangagwa Zimbabwe Constitution Ammendments

WATCH LIVE as Gambakwe provides an update on the latest developments in Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe Vice President, Chiwenga has publicly spoken on the ongoing amendments, noting that millions of Zimbabweans joined hands to fight against repressive laws that prevented Zimbabweans from accessing land and for the ability to vote for their leaders.

This has been seen as a direct rejection of Mnangagwa’s ongoing amendments that will make only the parliament of Zimbabwe vote for the President of Zimbabwe.

Key events for today

• Vice President JD Vance has announced that the USA and Iran failed to reach an agreement in Iran. This as Iran refused the final terms of President Donald Trump.
• Artemis II Crew speaks publicly after return from the moon

Top Trending News

• Toyota South Africa announces Airbag recall. Affected models include: 

Campaign Title

“Don’t Risk It, Fix It!”

Background

• Ongoing Takata airbag recall – largest in automotive history (began 2010, escalated 2013).

• Over 100 million vehicles affected globally across major manufacturers.

• Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) launched local recall campaign in July 2015.

Current Status

• Recall covers Toyota, Lexus, and Hino products in South Africa.

• So far, only 37% of affected vehicles have been repaired.

• TSAM continues outreach to fix the remaining unrepaired vehicles.

Key Message

• Service is FREE OF CHARGE.

• TSAM has re-issued notifications and is hosting community-based, multilingual awareness events.

Statement from President Andrew Kirby

• “This is not a new recall… an enhanced campaign to ensure every affected vehicle is repaired – at no cost to owners.”

Affected Models (Years)

• Toyota: Corolla (2002–2017), RAV4 (2003–2005), Fortuner (2005–2015), Hilux (2004–2015), Yaris (2005–2017), Avensis (2006–2008), Auris (2007–2013), RunX (2002–2007)

• Lexus: IS (2006–2012), SC (2008), RX (2016)

• Hino: 300 Series (2011–2017)

Action Required for Owners

• Check VIN on Toyota SA website or call 0800 139 111.

• Visit brand-specific recall pages:

• Toyota: toyota.co.za/takatarecall

• Lexus: lexus.co.za/takatarecall

• Hino: hino.co.za/takatarecall

• Download brand apps (MyToyota, MyLexus, Hino-Connect) for notifications.

Goal

• 100% repair rate to ensure customer and road user safety.

Business

Graphic Of the day – Strait Of Hormuz

• Location: Connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.
• Oil Trade Hub: Handles ~20% of the world’s oil supply (~17 million barrels per day).
• Narrow Passage: Only 21 miles wide at its narrowest point.
• Main Route for: Energy exports from Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Oman.
• Key Risks: Geopolitical tensions and security threats.
• Vital for: Both LNG and oil shipments.
• Global Impact of Disruption: Oil price spikes, supply shortages, and economic instability.

The name and history of the Strait of Hormuz are deeply intertwined with ancient Persian culture, medieval trade empires, and modern geopolitical strategy. Here is a summary of its origins and historical journey.

The name “Hormuz” has ancient roots, most strongly linked to the Zoroastrian religion of ancient Persia.

• Derivation from a Deity: Most scholars trace the name to the Middle Persian words Hormoz or Ohrmazd, which are forms of Ahura Mazda—the supreme god of light, wisdom, and cosmic order in Zoroastrianism. The strait can thus be seen as the “Passage of Ahura Mazda

The Medieval Kingdom of Hormuz (11th to 17th Century): The strait’s modern name became prominent with the rise of the Kingdom of Ormus (or Hormuz). This wealthy maritime state, which gave the strait its name, grew powerful by controlling trade routes and charging tolls on passing ships. Travelers like Marco Polo described it as the “jewel in the ring of the world”

• The Portuguese Era (16th Century): In 1507, Portuguese Admiral Afonso de Albuquerque conquered the kingdom to control the spice trade and built a fortress on Hormuz Island, calling it the “cork in the throat of Islam”.
• The Age of Empires (17th Century Onward): In 1622, the Persian Shah Abbas I, with English naval support, expelled the Portuguese. British influence later grew, cementing its importance as a strategic linchpin for the British Empire.
• The Suez Crisis of 1956 is widely regarded as the beginning of the end for British dominance in the Middle East. When Egyptian President Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal, Britain, France, and Israel invaded to regain control, but the operation backfired when the United States—under President Eisenhower—opposed the invasion and applied immense financial pressure on Britain, threatening to sell off its currency reserves and collapse the pound. Forced into a humiliating ceasefire and withdrawal without U.S. approval, Britain proved it could no longer act as a global power independently; the crisis shattered its imperial aura and signaled that the United States was now the dominant force in the region.
• 1971 (Actual Loss of Control): This is the real date the UK lost military control of the Strait of Hormuz. In 1971, Britain withdrew all its warships from the Gulf (“East of Suez” withdrawal). Within days, Iran seized the strategic islands at the mouth of the strait.
• Iran’s 2026 attempt to close the strait backfired due to its own military miscalculations. The crisis began when Iran deployed naval mines to blockade the strait as a strategic lever, hoping to pressure the West during the 2026 U.S.-Iran war. Iranian crews failed to record the exact locations of the mines they deployed, and many explosives broke free from their moorings, drifting unpredictably throughout the waterway. Consequently, Iran could not guarantee safe passage even for its own allies, let alone reopen the strait to normal traffic. The result is that Iran has not “lost control” to another power, but has instead rendered the strait a hazardous, impassable zone that it cannot secure, undermining its own strategic objectives and leaving global shipping paralyzed.
• The Strait of Hormuz did not “become” international waters through a single event but rather through a gradual process of codification in international law, primarily via the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). 

Africa

Security detail for Malawi’s Vice President, Dr. Jane Ansah, arrested a man on 10 April 2026 for allegedly flying a drone over her official residence in Lilongwe. The drone was detected hovering within a restricted, protected zone at the residence. Security personnel intercepted the device and apprehended the operator. According to Richard Mveriwa, spokesperson for the Office of the Vice President, the motive behind the flight is not yet known. Dr. Jane Ansah has been in office since late 2025 following the tragic death of former Vice President Saulos Chilima in a military aircraft crash in June 2024. Her tenure has recently faced public scrutiny regarding the costs and entourage size for an official visit to the United Kingdom in early 2026. 

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