By Monalisa Ntibane 11 February 2026 Cabinet has approved the 2026 General Amnesty, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa set to exercise his constitutional power of mercy to pardon qualifying inmates. Government says the move aligns with the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service’s rehabilitation mandate and will help decongest prisons while promoting reintegration into society. Beneficiaries include […]

By SFM News 11 February 2026 Zimbabwe’s electoral cycle could change significantly after Cabinet approved a Constitutional Amendment Bill proposing to extend the terms of the President and Parliament from five to seven years and shift the presidential election to Parliament, a move Government says is designed to promote stability. Addressing a post-Cabinet media briefing […]

11 February 2026 Zimbabwe’s continued low ranking on the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index could weigh heavily on investor confidence and the country’s debt resolution efforts, Transparency International Zimbabwe (TIZ) has warned. Launching the 2025 CPI alongside more than 125 Transparency International chapters worldwide, TIZ says Zimbabwe scored 22 out of 100, a one-point increase from […]

By Colleta Bell 11 February 2026 Government is preparing for the 2026 National Youth Day Celebrations, scheduled for February 21 at Igava Training Centre in Marondera, Mashonaland East Province. Held under the theme “Youth Agenda for Transformation,” this year’s commemorations aim to advance youth empowerment and drive regional development. A new Vocational and Youth Centre, […]

10 February 2026 By Kudakwashe Takundwa The Zimbabwe Music Rights Association says its long-serving Executive Director, Polisilie Ncube Chimihini, has stepped down with immediate effect, a move that comes as the organisation faces growing scrutiny over governance and royalty management. In a statement released on Tuesday, ZIMURA’s Board of Directors said Mrs Chimihini concluded her […]