WATCH LIVE as Gambakwe provides ongoing coverage on the events taking place in Zimbabwe today. Zimbabwe war veteran, Knox Chivero will be giving an update today at 20:28
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Zimbabwe elected to UN Security Council; Knox Chivero live at 20:28.
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Top trending news: 530,000+ for, 2,935 against a report tabled by Cde Eddison Zvobgo (Jr); most MPs oppose and will vote against CAB3.
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Business:
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US proposes 12.5% tariff on South Africa and 59 other countries over forced labor concerns.
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Nedbank partners with JUMO for AI-powered “Quick Loan” digital lending.
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Entertainment: Winky D’s video “Chivanhu” hits 1 million views in first week.
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Africa:
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Kenyan President William Ruto and wife Rachel arrive for 2-day state visit to SA.
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Many SA patients hide traditional medicine use from doctors (research by Dr. Lindiwe Gumede).
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Dzaleka Refugee Camp (Malawi) faces humanitarian crisis with 60,000+ refugees, aid cuts.
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Community: Mve two-for-one promotion.
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Parks Tau trips: Multiple international visits (US, China, Spain, Netherlands, EU, France, Africa) for trade, AGOA, hydrogen, OECD; ~R7 million spent on travel; confirmed COVID-19 June 2026.
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CAB process: Expected complete by end June; currently debating principles → committee stage → National Assembly vote (2/3 majority) → Senate → presidential assent.
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JSE new rules (Jan 2026):
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Share issuances/buy-backs: 50%+1 approval (was 75%).
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Fairness opinions removed for related-party deals.
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Financial reports: 2 years instead of 3.
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HEPS and 20% trading statement rule still in force (not yet abolished).
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Non-disclosure of traditional medicine: Fear of judgment, anger, stigma; risks patient health; no clear hospital procedures to encourage disclosure.
