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Topic: Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe lawmakers back bill extending presidential terms to seven years

By Jael Wakesho   2026-06-20 14:32:17

Zimbabwe's lower house has approved a bill extending presidential and parliamentary terms to seven years and ending direct presidential elections, sparking criticism from opposition groups.

Chivayo it is...: Controversial Zimbabwean Tycoon secures stake in Sh375b JKIA expansion deal

By Macharia Kamau and David Odongo   2026-06-16 16:15:04

A Sh375 billion expansion deal for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport has sparked controversy after Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s firm joined a Chinese-led consortium.

PHOTOS: Ruto-linked Zimbabwe businessman Wicknell Chivayo buys Sh4bn private jet

By Joan Oyiela   2026-06-11 14:16:36

Powered by twin Rolls-Royce BR700 engines, the Gulfstream G550 indeed has an intercontinental range of about 12,500 kilometres, allowing nonstop travel between continents.

State sued over detention, deportation of Zimbabwean advocate

By Kamau Muthoni   2026-05-12 11:46:31

Lawyers’ bodies have sued the government over the alleged unlawful detention and deportation of Zimbabwean advocate Brian Kagoro from Kenya.

Zimbabwe to return land Mugabe seized from white farmers

By AFP   2026-05-08 21:42:31

67 unoccupied farms to be handed back as Zimbabwe seeks to return Mugabe-era seized farms to European investors; over 400 white farmers allowed to buy back land.

Zimbabwe must not squander its key constitutional moment

By Mabasa Sasa   2026-04-13 06:00:07

Zimbabwe must carefully navigate its constitutional moment by recognising that the parliamentary election of a president can still uphold democratic representation.