WATCH LIVE: Mnangagwa Behind Chiwenga Smear Campaign

• Mnangagwa and Tagwirei are alleged to be behind a smear campaign against Chiwenga.

• “Marry” is alleged to be paid and on the Tagwirei/Auxillia payroll.

• Next alleged step: push for Chiwenga’s removal at an extraordinary congress.

• Alleged date for events: 17 November.

Economic/market update

• FOMC met 27–28 October 2026; voted 10–2 to keep rates at 3.75%–4.00%.

• Fed Chair Kevin Warsh announced a structural change to the Fed’s meeting framework starting next year.

• Fed view: US economy expanding strongly; spending resilient; labor market stable; inflation still elevated.

Top trending items

• Wicknell report due Friday.

• Allegation involving Scott Sakupwanya and CAPS goalkeeper Washington Arubi over a recording/bribery attempt.

• Police resumed search for Batsirai Java.

Africa

• Ramaphosa explained why the South African army was deployed.

Business

• Item says JSE-listed Dhondo was Mello’s ex-boyfriend — context unclear.

Legal case notes

• 2020: Sipho Million Ncube was robbed and murdered; three suspects arrested.

• Suspects granted bail after about a month, causing public outrage.

• One suspect, Elvin Dongo Saungweme, attempted suicide before a remand appearance.

• 2026: Trial split; discharge application dismissed; Dongo and Balani convicted of murder.

• Dongo and Balani sentenced to 20 years each.