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President Mnangagwa visited his drug-addicted son, Collins, in Dubai.
- Dr. Tempter Paul Tungwarara (Special Adviser to the President on Investment and Empowerment and ZANU-PF Central Committee member) is in Dubai today (5 September 2026).
Key Events Today
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- First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has arrived in Russia.
Top Trending
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Two Harare women – Shuvai Muza (30) and Charlene Tanyaradzwa Chivandire (38) – were arrested by ZACC for lithium smuggling.
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Arthur Matsaudza was appointed CEO of ZB Bank.
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British-Nigerian influencer Igho ‘Tiny’ Ubiribo died after a failed penis enlargement procedure in Thailand; buried in London in a $745,000 gold coffin.
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Apphia Nyasha Musavengana – founder of Concord for Young Women in Business Global and former SADC Youth Leader.
Africa
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South Africa:
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The private security industry (637,000+ officers, 17,000+ companies) is larger than the police, creating crime vulnerabilities.
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The ANC missed the IEC candidate list deadline (August 28), risking losses in Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Free State municipalities.
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Business
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FSCA debarred three Africa Bitcoin Corporation executives for 20 years:
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Warren Wheatley (CEO) – fined R5 million (with WGW Capital).
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Akshay Karan (CIO) – fined R2 million.
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Tatum Wheatley (Head of Media & IR) – fined R3 million (with Tatum Keshwar Investments).
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They manipulated Altvest shares (Sept 2022) by coordinated trading to inflate price and volume.
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All three are banned from financial services for 20 years.
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MultiChoice will launch a standalone DStv Sports streaming package in South Africa on 17 September 2026 – no need to buy premium entertainment.
Bloggers – Esther’s Notes
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Criminal Infiltration of SA’s Private Security Industry:
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Industry is vulnerable to organized crime due to size and access to firearms, personnel, and surveillance.
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Alleged practices: firearm misuse, staged robberies, intimidation/extortion, front companies.
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Regulatory issues: 1,630 firearm non-compliance cases; weak oversight; vetting doesn’t track evolving risks.
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Calls for: stronger vetting, inspections, scrutiny of ownership, intelligence-sharing among Psira, SAPS, SARS, etc.
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High-risk areas: VIP protection (often unnecessary) and state infrastructure security.
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Lithium Smuggling (Zimbabwe)
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Arrests: Shuvai Muza and Charlene Tanyaradzwa Chivandire.
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Fugitives: Chinese nationals Ning Yaokun (“Tony”) and “Scarlet.”
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Scheme:
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Planned Dec 2025 to illegally export unprocessed lithium to China.
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Leased a 6-hectare site in Ruwa (March 2026).
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Installed crushers, loaders, generators; stockpiled/processed ore in April–May 2026.
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Transport brokers hired; drivers promised $1,600 cash per load.
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Used fraudulent export documents with Bikita Minerals’ details via clearing agent Brian Sakarombe.
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Forbes Border Post flagged irregularities; Sakarombe tried to bribe ZIMRA officials and was arrested.
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Total smuggled: 720 tonnes of lithium ore.
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ANC Candidates List Blunder (South Africa)
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Core issue: ANC missed IEC deadline (Aug 28), so some municipalities may be lost.
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Key names left off:
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Frank Chikane – Joburg mayoral candidate.
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Nocawé Mafu – Buffalo City mayoral candidate.
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Andile Lungisa – former ANCYL deputy president.
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Tsileng Sobusho/Sobathongo – mayor (Eastern Cape).
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Dispute: ANC blames a “technical glitch”; IEC denies this and says no list amendments will be allowed.
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Internal fallout:
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9+ NEC members want Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula held responsible.
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Mondli Gungubele called it “scandalous” on X.
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Mbalula hit back, calling critics “rubbish” and saying he’s “the boss”; supporters point to Kgalema Motlanthe as electoral committee head.
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Worst-hit province: Eastern Cape (OR Tambo, Alfred Nzo, Sundays River Valley, Walter Sisulu). In Port St Johns alone, 20 ward and 19 PR candidates were omitted.
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Uncertainty: Full candidate list not yet released; ANC reportedly reopened lists for amendments, adding to confusion.
