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Cabinet has approved a long-term strategy aimed at transforming the country into one of the region’s leading sugarcane producers by 2035.

The plan targets increased sugarcane yields, higher sugar exports and a major expansion of ethanol production from 155 million to 600 million litres annually. It also seeks to raise electricity generation from the sector from 23 megawatts to 200 megawatts.

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Zimbabwe High Court judge Justice Emilia Muchawa has quashed criminal charges against Zimbabwe Independent editor Faith Zaba and her employer, Alpha Media Holdings, nearly a year after her arrest over a satirical column critical of President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

Welcoming the ruling, Zaba described the prosecution as a year of trauma, uncertainty and repeated court appearances, saying it should never have happened.

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Eswatini’s government says King Mswati III has granted citizenship and a diplomatic passport to Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo after he pledged to invest R3 billion in a 300MW solar power project in the kingdom.

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Pictures of Senators following proceedings during the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) debate yesterday in the Senate Chamber.

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Sen Hungwe arriving at Parliament yesterday for CAB3 debate.

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Attorney-General, Honourable Virginia Mabiza arriving at Parliament for the CAB3 Senate debate yesterday.

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Minister of Defence Oppah Muchinguri arriving at Parliament yesterday for the CAB3 Senate debate.

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Senator Chris Mutsvangwa arriving for the first of the CAB3 Senate debate.

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Pictures: Senators arriving at Parliament building for the first day of debate on Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) in the Upper House yesterday.

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Pictures: Senators arriving at Parliament building for the first day of debate on Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) in the Upper House yesterday.

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Pictures: Senators arriving at Parliament building for the first day of debate on Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) in the Upper House yesterday.

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Karanda Mission Hospital in northern Zimbabwe is seeking US$1.5 million to expand its facilities, upgrade medical equipment and build staff housing as surging patient numbers strain its resources.

The 165-bed hospital, which serves about 140,000 patients annually, says growing demand has pushed its infrastructure beyond capacity, with some patients forced to sleep on floor beds and staff facing mounting workloads.

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The family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu has won a legal battle against President Hakainde Hichilema’s government in South Africa’s Supreme Court, clearing the way for the late leader to be buried at a location chosen by his family and bringing an end to a dispute that has stretched on for more than a year.

Lungu, who died on June 5, 2025, had remained in a South African mortuary since his death as disagreements over his final resting place escalated into a cross-border legal and political standoff.

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A Budiriro family is seeking US$150,000 in damages from the City of Harare following the death of their 17-year-old daughter, who drowned in a sewage-filled excavation allegedly left unsecured by municipal workers.

Talita Munda died after falling into a five-metre-deep pit that had reportedly been dug by city workers and abandoned for months without fencing, warning signs or other safety measures.

The City of Harare has not yet publicly responded to the family's demand.

Source: Newsday

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Lionel Messi added another chapter to his storied career on Tuesday, scoring twice in Argentina’s 2–0 victory over Austria to become the highest scorer in World Cup history across both the men’s and women’s tournaments.

The 38-year-old forward netted his 17th and 18th World Cup goals, surpassing Germany’s Miroslav Klose, who finished his career with 16 goals, before moving clear of Brazil’s Marta, who scored 17 goals in the Women’s World Cup.

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Former opposition legislator Amos Chibaya says he fears for his safety after receiving an anonymous death threat linked to a planned political meeting scheduled for Sunday, June 21.

The message, written in Shona, stated: “Chimeeting chamuri kuronga chamangwana chikangoitwa uri kutsvira mumba,” which translates to: “If the meeting you are planning for tomorrow goes ahead, you will die from arson.”

Chibaya confirmed that he had reported the matter to police and expressed concern for his personal security.

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For decades, residents of Matapi Flats have endured overcrowding, broken sewer systems, deteriorating buildings and poor living conditions. Successive governments and local authorities have known about these problems, yet little has been done.

Now, Engineer Collins Takunda Mnangagwa has launched a major refurbishment project under the ED AID1 initiative.

The question many are asking is: Who should have been responsible for fixing Matapi all along, the City Council, central government or private initiatives?

And perhaps more importantly: Why has it taken this long for action to be taken?

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