WATCH LIVE as Gambakwe reveals the upcoming job losses at the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission where over 100 employees are set to be retrenched.
Key Individuals (TAGWIREI List)
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Kudakwashe Tagwirei: Businessman, ex-CEO, Zanu-PF member, under US/UK sanctions.
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Jabulani Sibanda: Ex-War Veterans chair, involved in past violence, expelled but later returned.
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Mary Mliswa-Chikoka: Ex-Minister, first woman to chair a Zanu-PF province.
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Nokuthula Matsikenyere: Ex-Minister, former teacher, lost 2023 primary but remains active.
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Godwills Masimirembwa: Lawyer, held parastatal board roles, survived party suspensions.
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Lucy Chitaga: Senator (appointed), limited public info.
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Rtd. Gen. Gibson Mashingaidze: Liberation veteran, retired Major-General, farmer, active in sports/broadcasting.
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Makhosini Hlongwane: Ex-journalist, ex-MP, ex-Minister, expelled in 2017 but realigned.
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Brilliant Dube: Opposition figure, ex-CCC/MDC, former Chief of Staff to Chamisa.
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Irene Mutumba: Senator (appointed), limited public info.
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Other mentions: Tungwarara, Valerio Sibanda, Auxilia Mnangagwa (noted as surprises).
ZEC & Voter Registration Transition
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Meeting held at: Harare International Conference Centre (HICC).
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Attendees: ZEC, Registrar General’s Office, provincial/district heads.
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Agenda: Handover of voter registration function from ZEC to Registrar General.
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Key points:
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Process covers assets and personnel.
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Current staff retained via secondment/training.
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Completion deadline: end of August 2026.
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Registrar General’s Office ready for Oct 3, 2026 by-elections (Matabeleland North).
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ZEC called for cooperation between institutions.
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Key Events Today & Coming
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Chinhoyi University graduation today.
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First Ladies luncheon hosted by Dr. Tshepo Motsepe.
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Harare Institute of Technology graduation: Sept 4.
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Heads of State Summit: Aug 17.
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National Hero Brig. Gen. Albert Nyamuronda buried at Heroes Acre.
Top Trending Incident (Doek & Slay Show Assaults)
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Accused: Nancy Murinye (30) and Rosylin Luwizhi (25).
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Event: Doek & Slay show at Glamis Arena (Sunday evening).
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Charges: 4 counts of assault (biting, wig removal, pushing).
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Victims: Florence Swovera, Sharmaine Tumbawi, Sandra Marufu, Chido Milanzi.
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Outcome: Each granted US$150 bail; next court date Sept 3. One accomplice still at large.
Africa News (South Africa)
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Trend: Criminals throwing rocks from bridges to cause crashes/robberies.
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Incident: Woman killed on R24 highway (Bedfordview) after rock hit her car.
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Hotspots: N2, N3, M4 (Durban); N2 (Cape Town). Many incidents unreported.
Business
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Tender: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Academy (ACRA) invites bids for new training centre (Olifantsfontein, SA).
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Details: ~4,000m², funded by AUDA-NEPAD/KfW, bids due Oct 5, 2026. Mandatory site visit Aug 24. Contract to lowest-cost qualified bidder; 11-month project.
