Zimbabwe Politics
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Chiwenga has met and secured the support of all ZANU-PF chairmen
Key Events Today
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Caston Matewu’s mother to be buried in Marondera on 31 July
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France eliminated from World Cup by Spain
Top Trending Zimbabwe
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Mnangagwa speech in Manicaland at Johanne Masowe Passover Sabbath
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Zimbabwean musician Tinashe smashes boyfriend’s car
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29-year-old Talent Kurori arrested
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Harare residents spend 5+ hours in traffic
South Africa – Koeberg Nuclear Incident
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Three separate contamination events occurred: June 30, July 2, and July 7
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Caused by elevated airborne radioactive contamination due to power loss to ventilation during maintenance
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All incidents contained inside the station; no radioactive material leaked to environment
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No public danger; worker exposure lower than dental X-ray
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Koeberg is Africa’s only commercial nuclear plant (commissioned 1980s)
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Provides ~5% of SA’s electricity; recently granted 20-year life extension
Ramaphosa Phala Phala Timeline
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Feb 2020: $580,000 stolen from farm (Ramaphosa says from buffalo sale)
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Jun 2022: Arthur Fraser lays charges
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Nov 2022: Section 89 panel finds prima facie evidence
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Dec 2022: Parliament rejects report, blocks impeachment
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Oct 2024: NPA decides not to prosecute
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May 2026: Constitutional Court declares Parliament’s vote unconstitutional
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July 15-16: Western Cape High Court hears interdict application
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July 23: Impeachment committee to appoint evidence leader
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By July 24: Interdict judgment expected
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Sept 2-4: Review application to be heard
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Removal requires two-thirds majority (267/400 votes)
Section 89 Evidence Leader Nominees
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MK Party: Adv Thabani Masuku SC (declined), considering Adv Vuyani Ngawlana SC
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EFF: Adv Marumo Moerane SC
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ActionSA: Recommended constitutional/commercial law candidate
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ATM: Adv Doron Goldberg SC
Business
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Norton Town Council announces sale of commercial & industrial stands
Bloggers
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Naboth Lee arrives in Alaska
Zimbabwe Music Releases (July 13-31)
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July 13: Saba Magacha ft Tyra Chikocho – “I Don’t Know”; Jah Signal – “Mhere Mhere”; JAHNOZ – “Vakangwara”
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July 15-16: Bagga – “Gore Jena” album singles; Julian King – “CEO”; Bling4 – “Kufa kwemurume”; Chillmaster – “Fighting for love”
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July 17: Maskiri – “Va Winky D”; Voltz JT – new single; Bagga full Friday drop
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July 18: SYC3 – “GANGSTER!”; Chillmaster album launch announcement for Aug 8
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July 21: Sylent Nqo – “Loco Loco”
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July 25: Strous Mambisa album launch; Deep End “Higher” + album launch
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July 30: Simon Mutambi & Cobra Kings – “MUCHANDINZWA” (7-track Sungura album)
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Aug 1: Baba Harare – Jiti Album
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Aug 8: Chillmaster – Nhova album at Alex Sports Club
