WATCH LIVE as Gambakwe reveals the ongoing crisis in Zimbabwe over Mnangagwa’s third term bid. Gambakwe Media sources have exclusively revealed that Mnangagwa believes that weapons have been moved in Harare.
Political Developments
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Zimbabwe Power Shift: President Mnangagwa is expected to purge government officials loyal to Vice President Chiwenga before taking direct action against the VP himself. This follows reports that Presidential spokesman George Charamba was barred from a private meeting between Mnangagwa and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at Precab Farm.
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Zimbabwean Diplomacy: Minister Amon Murwira is currently leading a delegation at the Africa-France Summit, while Minister Ronald Lamola has arrived in India for official talks.
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Marondera Conflict: Tensions have risen in Marondera Central over a ZANU-PF borehole launch. Local MP Caston Matewu has distanced himself from the event, claiming it was organized by Presidential Advisor Paul Tungwarara without his consent.
Global State Visits
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Trump in China: President Trump arrives in Beijing today for a historic three-day state visit—the first by a U.S. leader in nearly a decade. He is accompanied by a massive delegation of CEOs, including Elon Musk and Tim Cook, focusing on trade deals and export regulations.
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Ramaphosa in Cape Town: President Ramaphosa is meeting with global power players at the BlackRock Infrastructure Investment Conference to secure funding for South Africa’s energy and transport sectors.
Business & Finance
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U.S. Inflation Spikes: New data shows U.S. inflation is higher than expected (Core CPI at 0.4%). This “hot” report has strengthened the U.S. Dollar and caused gold prices to drop, as investors expect interest rates to remain high for longer.
Legal & Regional News
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Asylum Ruling: The South African Constitutional Court has ruled that foreign nationals whose initial asylum claims were rejected cannot simply file “fresh” applications based on changed conditions in their home countries. Instead, they must seek a judicial review of the original decision.
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Nairobi Summit: The Africa Forward Summit concludes today in Kenya.
Community & Events
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Promotion: Mve is running a “Two-for-One” special today.
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Travel Note: President Trump’s Beijing itinerary includes bilateral meetings with Xi Jinping on Thursday and a state banquet before his departure on Friday.
