Podcasts about Emmerson Mnangagwa

Japanese-owned steelmaker Nippon Steel is expected to close its “partnership” with U.S. Steel at $55 per share, as the US media have reported. On Friday, last week, President Donald Trump said that he has cleared the deal. We hear from Chris Kelly, the Mayor of West Mifflin, a steel town in Pennsylvania.Zimbabwe's president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has signed into law a contentious bill that requires all drivers to buy a car radio licence before a vehicle can legally be on the road.And Rahul Tandon hears how one woman's quest to buy only US made goods has been surprisingly difficult.

durée : 00:06:14 - Le Journal de l'éco - par : Anne-Laure Chouin - Au Zimbabwe, le "ZiG" vient de fêter son premier anniversaire. Derrière cet acronyme, se cache le nom de la nouvelle monnaie du pays, le Zimbabwe Gold, lancée par Emmerson Mnangagwa en avril 2024.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is geskeduleer om vandag samesprekings met Zimbabwiese president Emmerson Mnangagwa in Harare te hou. Sy het gisteraand in Zimbabwe aangekom vir 'n inleidende besoek, nadat sy haar besoek aan Mosambiek afgesluit het, waar sy gesprekke met die land se president, Daniel Chapo, gevoer het. Die woordvoerder van die presidensie, Alfredo Hengari, het meer oor haar gesprekke met Chapo.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah het samesprekings met Zimbabwiese president Emmerson Mnangagwa in Harare gevoer, as deel van haar besoek aan lande in die SAOG-streek. Sy het na die gesprek met die media gepraat en privaatsektor deelname aan ontwikkeling van die Trans-Kalari Korridor beklemtoon.

The government of Zimbabwe is pressing ahead with compensating white citizens who lost their farms due to the country's land reform programme. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube recently told the media that the time has come. “We struck an agreement a few years back and we have now begun to honour that agreement”The controversial law, which was introduced in the year 2000, led to at least 4,000 white citizens being kicked out of their farms to make way for their black counterparts. The then president Robert Mugabe argued that he was addressing historical injustices. During the colonial era, much of the country's best and arable land was reserved for the white population. Black farmers were forced onto marginal areas. But some farmers are rejecting the offer made by president Emmerson Mnangagwa's government. Africa Daily's Mpho Lakaje finds out why this is such a complex matter.Guests: Ish Mafundikwa, Harry Orphanides, Ben Freeth, Professor Mandivamba Rukuni and Taruvinga Magwiroto

Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed into law the Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment Act, a controversial law giving government control over the operations of NGOs. Human rights groups warn it will severely restrict the work of civil society organisations. To discuss this, we're joined by International Law Expert Arnold Tsunga and DW correspondent Privilege Musvanhiri.

Zimbabweans are set to participate in a second national stay-away today, demanding the resignation of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association (AUBBTA) announced that the shutdown will include protesters blocking Beitbridge, intensifying calls for Mnangagwa to step down. The association is also urging Zimbabweans in South Africa to return and join the movement. To discuss this, Elvis Presslin spoke to AUBBTA Chairperson, Phumudzo Mukhwathi

We look at recent events in Zimbabwe and the formation of the March 31 movement and ask how significant a threat it presents to President Emmerson Mnangagwa.Dr BLESSING-MILES TENDI, a politics professor at Oxford University, is the author of The Overthrow of Robert Mugabe - Gender, Coups, and Diplomats. He takes us through the complex political landscape of Zimbabwe today as well as the historical context of the 2017 coup against Robert Mugabe.Dr Tendi highlights the rifts between the elites within the ruling party, the role of the military, and the influence of the 'struggle generation' on current politics.He is an expert on coups and Dr Tendi highlights the misconceptions surrounding coups and the challenges of succession planning in Zimbabwe.We consider the international responses to the coup, and how Zimbabweans felt about the aftermath.Dr Tendi emphasises the importance of understanding the past when considering the future dynamic of civilian and military authorities.*We ask when is a coup not a coup? Find out why the international community was reluctant to classify the events of 2017 as a coup.*How far did Mugabe's iconic status as a liberating figure influence the way he was handled by the generals?Has President Mnangagwa coup-proofed his administration?Have the tensions within the military been resolved?Just some of the questions we grapple with in this episode of Africa Here and NowThe Overthrow of Robert Mugabe - Gender, Coups and Diplomats by Blessing-Miles Tendi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A planned protest in Zimbabwe fizzled into a nationwide shutdown as fear of a heavy police presence kept citizens off the streets. John Maytham speaks to Harare-based analyst Effie Ncube about what the silence really says—growing anger at President Mnangagwa, rising support for VP Chiwenga, and what’s next for a nation on edgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die Zimbabwiese polisie sê hulle het 95 mense in hegtenis geneem vir die aanhitsing van openbare geweld na 'n betoging om president Emmerson Mnangagwa uit die kussings te lig. Die groep het in die hof verskyn ná gister se versetoptrede wat gereël is deur 'n veteraan wat eens deel was van Mnangagwa se party, ZANU-PF. Die 95 was tussen 200 mense wat saamgedrom het op Vryheidsplein in Harare, die polisie met klippe bestook en 'n hoofroete tydelik versper het terwyl hulle slagspreuke gedreunsang het. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het met Setfree Mafukidze, 'n kommentator van die Health Factor in Zimbabwe, gepraat:

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Effie Ncube, Long time Human Rights Advocate, Political Risk Analyst about the contentious issue of Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa's potential bid to remain in power beyond his second term, which is set to expire in 2028.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A heavy police presence in Zimbabwe on Monday stifled planned mass protests against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's bid to extend his rule until 2030. Mnangagwa, who took power in 2017 after Robert Mugabe's ousting, is in his final term. Former allies, the war veterans, led the calls for demonstrations but faced a fierce crackdown. Fearing unrest, businesses shut down, streets emptied, and in western Harare, police fired teargas at defiant protesters chanting, "We reject 2030!". Elvis Presslin spoke to a Concerned Zimbabwean citizen, Cleo MaZwangendaba

Zimbabwe is bracing for widespread protests today as liberation war veterans and citizens demand President Emmerson Mnangagwa's removal, amid escalating tensions over his intention to extend his rule beyond 2028. The war veterans, once loyal to Mnangagwa, have now shifted their support to Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, citing the president's failure to revive the economy. With tensions escalating, Elvis Presslin spoke to ZANU-PF spokesperson, Farai Muroiwa Marapira, to shed more light on this developing story

Zimbabwe is bracing for what has been dubbed an 'uprising' as liberation war veterans are rallying ordinary Zimbabweans to join TOMORROW's protests in their push to oust President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The former freedom fighters, who are backing Mnagagwa's deputy, Constantino Chiwenga to take over, feel that the president has reneged on his promises and presided over a struggling economy characterised by massive corruption, nepotism, cronyism and organised looting of the fiscus. With only three years before the expiry of his last constitutional term of office, Mnangagwa's loyalists are also campaigning for the Zanu-PF leader to remain in office beyond 2028. Riled by this campaigning, ex-combatants led by Blessed Geza – a former MP, have called for the countrywide uprising. The events are echoing a repeat of 2017 that led to the ousting of Robert Mugabe, led by Chiwenga, who was then the country's military chief. To discuss this Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Ricky Mukonza, Associate Professor of Public Affairs at Tshwane University of Technology

One of Zimbabwe's most wanted political fugitives is calling for protests on March 31. Blessed Geza, a war veteran and fugitive, has urged those opposed to President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stage an uprising. But given the history of police brutality, will the protests take off? Josey Mahachie talks to DW's Columbus Mavhunga in Harare and political analyst and researcher Takura Zhangazha.

The African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association (AUBBTA) is planning a national shutdown in protest against various grievances, including the removal of President Emmerson Mnangagwa as SADC Chair and President of Zimbabwe. The association is demanding intervention from the South African Presidency and the Zimbabwean Embassy. Elvis Presslin spoke to African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association Chairperson, Phumudzo Mukhwathi

Die politiek in Zimbabwe wek kommer. Die oorlogsveteraan en voormalige geheimediensbeampte, Blessed Geza, vra vir 'n landswye opstand teen president Emmerson Mnangagwa op 31 Maart. Geza, wat visepresident Constantino Chiwenga ondersteun, het Mnangagwa van korrupsie en betrokkenheid by die dood van nasionale leiers en militêre generaals beskuldig. Hy het ook polisiehoof Stephen Mutamba gewaarsku om nie betogers in hegtenis te neem en met onbepaalde tronkstraf gedreig indien die opstand slaag.

Roubeklaers kom aan by die Onafhanklikheidstadion vir die begrafnis van die stigterspresident Sam Nujoma.Die Zimbabwiese president Emmerson Mnangagwa het vroeër by die Hosea Kutako Internasionale Lughawe aangekom en het met die media by die lughawe gepraat.

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa recently told journalists that he has no interest in extending his term of office. “These terms are very definite, and I'm so democratic. When they come to an end, I will step aside and my party will elect my successor”, he said. But will the head of state really hand over the baton to someone else? Towards the end of last year, Mnangagwa's party, Zanu PF passed a resolution to extend his term when it ends in 2028. Some in Zimbabwe believe the president is in fact playing politics and that he intends to consolidate his power. At the same time, a group of Zanu PF war veterans are pushing for Mnangagwa to immediately vacate his office, accusing him of failing to improve the country. So, what does the future hold for the southern African nation? Presenter: Alan Kasujja Guests: Shingai Nyoka and Dr. Gideon Chitanga

Die voorsitter van die Suider-Afrikaanse Ontwikkelingsgemeenskap en president van Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, beklemtoon die streeksuitwerking van die konflik in die Demokratiese Republiek van die Kongo, en vra 'n standhoudende oplossing. Die SAOG en die Oos-Afrikaanse Gemeenskap het in Tanzanië vergader. Mnangagwa vra eenheid en lê klem op die behoefte om die Kongolese belange voorop te stel en die uitdagings te konfronteer wat vrede en bestendigheid in die streek kniehalter.

Zimbabwe se president en voorsitter van die Suider-Afrikaanse Ontwikkelingsgemeenskap, Emmerson Mnangagwa, vra 'n dringende skietstilstand in die Demokratiese Republiek van die Kongo. Dit volg op berigte dat Rwandees-gesteunde rebelle nog 'n dorp naby Bukavu oorgeneem het ondanks die vorige aankondiging van 'n skietstilstand. Swaar gevegte duur voort met Goma steeds onder die beheer van M23-rebelle. Mnangagwa se versoek kom voor die komende naweek se spitsberaad van die SAOG en die Oos-Afrika-gemeenskap in Tanzanië.

Zimbabwe's war veterans have called on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to step down after accusing him of nepotism, corruption and failing to address the moribund economy. Columbus Mavhunga reports from Harare where he talks to the ruling Zanu PF party

Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party THIS WEEK announced a plan to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term in office by two years until 2030. A Zanu PF parliamentarian on WEDNESDAY confirmed that efforts are being made by the ruling party and a faction of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) to amend the Zimbabwe Constitution in order to extend the term of office of the president. The proponents of the draft motion also claim that Mnangagwa deserves an extension of his term beyond 2028, when his two terms expire, as he has worked hard for Zimbabwe's social and economic development. Other opposition forces are vehemently opposed to the plan. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Douglas James Coltart , a Zimbabwe Human Rights expert in Harare..

In a historic move, Zimbabwe has abolished the death penalty, following a decision by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Once sentenced to death himself, Mnangagwa's decision marks a significant shift in the nation's justice system. AfricaLink explores the reasons behind this change and its impact on Africa. Host Cai Nebe speaks to Amnesty's Lucia Masuka and Zimbabwe's Privilege Musvanhiri.

Zimbabwe is on the cusp of abolishing the death penalty after its Death Penalty Abolition Bill was approved by the senate on December 12. The bill is now sitting on the desk of Zimbabwe's president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, a known opponent of the death penalty, waiting for his assent.In this episode, we speak to two experts on the death penalty, Carolyn Hoyle and Parvais Jabbar from the University of Oxford's Death Penalty Research Unit, who explain how Zimbabwe got here and what abolition means for both the country, and the continent. This episode was written and produced by Gemma Ware and Mend Mariwany with sound design by Michelle Macklem. Our theme music is by Neeta Sarl. Full credits for this episode are available. Sign up here for a free daily newsletter from The Conversation.If you like the show, please consider donating to The Conversation, which is an independent, not-for-profit news organisation. And please do rate and review the show wherever you listen.Further reading Zimbabwe's likely to abolish the death penalty: how it got here and what it means for the continentKenyan prisoners on death row weren't deterred by the threat of the death penalty: new research findingsWhy the death penalty is losing favour in sub-Saharan Africa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By 'n onlangse perskonferensie het Zanu-PF se sekretaris vir inligting, ambassadeur Christopher Mutsvangwa, die Zimbabwiese president Emmerson Mnangagwa geloof as 'n proaktiewe leier wat daartoe verbind is om die lewens van alle burgers te verbeter. Hy het dit duidelik gemaak dat Zanu-PF nie gesprekke voer oor 'n potensiële opvolger vir Mnangagwa nie ten spyte daarvan dat mense daarvoor vra.

Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday said his government will deal with parallel market dealers of the country's gold-backed currency which he said is causing economic instability. The currency plunged by 44% on the official market last Friday - the first time since its introduction in April - causing panic buying. Columbus Mavhunga reports from Mount Hampden where Mnangagwa gave a State of the Nation address

Die skenkings van miljoene Namibiese dollar aan Swapo oor die naweek lok steeds reaksie uit. Daar was na wat berig word skenkings van 'n Zimbabwiese afvaardiging, wat kinders van president Emmerson Mnangagwa insluit, en 'n Noorweegse maatskappy met belange in Namibiese beesvleis. Verskeie bekende en soms omstrede name in die plaaslike besigheidswêreld het ook ruim geskenk. Dit laat vrae ontstaan oor die doel van die skenkings. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het gepraat met professor Nixon Kariithi, 'n kenner van Afrika-aangeleenthede en mediastudies, wat sê dat ons moet dophou en kyk of enige skenkers op die lang termyn bevoordeel gaan word.

A Zimbabwean political analyst says the Southern African Community Development (SADC) is a toothless regional grouping that cares very little about its citizens. SADC leaders held their 44th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government in Zimbabwe's capital over the weekend. Rights groups had hoped that SADC would criticize Harare for its human rights record. Instead, the leaders made no mention of it in their final communique as President Emmerson Mnangagwa assumed the chairmanship. Tendai Ruben Mbofana, a Zimbabwe political analyst, tells VOA's James Butty , the leaders proved that SADC is nothing more than a leaders' club

Nadat hy die afgelope twee maande byna 100 aktiviste tronk toe gestuur het, het Zimbabwe se president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, Woensdag 'n nasionale ontbyt-gebedsbyeenkoms gehou waarin hy God se leiding gevra het. Die gebedsbyeenkoms het senior lede van die regerende Zanu-PF en regeringsamptenare gelok wat met uitgesoekte geestelikes by Staatshuis vergader het. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het gepraat met Setfree Mafukidze, 'n Zimbabwiese aktivis, wat kommentaar lewer.

Four decades after a series of mass killings by a notorious Zimbabwean army unit, survivors are still waiting for justice. President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has launched a program to promote "healing, peace and unity." But survivors of the Gukurahundi massacre are skeptical. Josey Mahachi talks to Zenzele Ndebele, founder of Cite ZW, and DW correspondent Maxwell Suuk in Ghana.

Zambia says it has called on two regional bodies — the African Union and Southern African Development Community — to mediate talks with neighboring Zimbabwe after its president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, appealed to Russia's Vladimir Putin for protection from what he described as militarily menacing, a description that Zambian officials reject. Columbus Mavhunga reports from Harare

Last week, Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared a national disaster due to a prolonged drought crisis, saying the country needed $2 billion to address hunger. Zimbabwe, once a regional food producer, now grapples with high inflation and scarcity, intensified by climate change-induced droughts. This crisis affects not only food production but also electricity generation, leading to power cuts. And it's not just Zimbabwe. Neighbouring countries are also struggling, with Zambia and Malawi also declaring drought a national disaster. BBC Africa Daily's Alan Kasujja hears from an impacted farmer in Zambia and hears from the BBC's Shingai Nyoka how people are coping in the region.

Reaksie word ontvang op die verklaring van ‘n ramptoestand in Zimbabwe na meer as 80 persent van die land onder droogte toestande verkeer. President Emmerson Mnangagwa sê die land het hulp van meer as 2 miljard Amerikaanse dollar nodig om miljoene te voed wat honger in die gesig staar. Zim-ekonoom Eddie Cross het met Kosmos 94.1 Nuus gepraat.

This week, Zimbabwe's main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa announced he was making “frantic efforts” for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to arrange a meeting between him and President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Chamisa said the purpose would be for the two leaders to find common ground to help fix Zimbabwe's long-suffering economy. Chamisa resigned abruptly in January as leader of Zimbabwe's main opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) which he founded. Tendai Ruben Mbofana, a Zimbabwe social justice advocate and writer, tells VOA's James Butty, Chamisa's desire is bizarre because he does not even belong to a political party.

“As an ordinary Zimbabwean I have to be worried when my president is sanctioned, because an investor who is in Dubai will think twice before coming to Zimbabwe” – Dr. Alexander Rusero, Zimbabwean political analyst. The United States has imposed fresh sanctions, replacing a broader programme that was introduced more than two decades ago. Those targeted include president Emmerson Mnangagwa who is accused by President Joe Biden's administration of corruption and human rights abuses. Others on the list are First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and Defence and War Veterans Affairs Minister Oppah Muchinguri. In a statement the United States says, “We continue to witness gross abuses of political, economic and human rights”. The White House further says, the targeting of civil society and severe restrictions on political activity have stifled fundamental freedoms. But Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF has denied America's claims. So, where do these developments leave ordinary Zimbabweans? Alan Kasujja speaks to Zanu-PF spokesperson Tafadzwa Mugwadi and political analyst Dr. Alexander Rusero.

Zimbabwe's government has responded to modified U.S. sanctions announced by the Biden administration this week, which renew measures on President Emmerson Mnangagwa and some senior leaders while removing others from the list. U.S. Embassy officials say the new sanctions aim to improve Zimbabwe's human rights record and reduce corruption. Columbus Mavhunga reports from Harare

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The US accuses President Emmerson Mnangagwa and other senior officials in Zimbabwe of corruption and human rights abuses. But will these sanctions work?More than 70 children are missing following recent jihadist attacks in Mozambique's northern Cabo Delgado province.And how the migrant who inspired an Oscar nominated film survived his harrowing journey?

Following Germany's embarrassing military leak, we discuss the country's policy on the war in Ukraine. Plus: we give you the latest on the US's decision to impose fresh sanctions on Zimbabwe's president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, and Monocle's Tom Edwards checks in from the Sustainable Cities in Action Forum in Dubai.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are mixed feelings among Zimbabwe's political class after the U.S. removed sanctions against many Zimbabweans on Monday but imposed new ones on President Emmerson Mnangagwa and a few senior leaders. Columbus Mavhunga reports from Harare.

Russian officials say Yevgeny Prigozhin has been confirmed dead after genetic analysis of bodies found in Wednesday's plane crash. Also: Zimbabwean opposition leader has accused Emmerson Mnangagwa of carrying out a coup after official results showed the president won the recent election, and an Austrian town protests against mass tourism.

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is in Beijing on Monday for talks with her Chinese counterpart. The meeting comes as China continues to struggle with deflation and slowing growth. And, on Saturday, incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa was declared the winner of Zimbabwe's presidential election. Electoral observers and opposition leaders say the election had serious issues. Also, the Syrian government thought it had crushed the popular uprisings that began in 2011. But in the past week, two major cities in government-held areas in the south have seen mass demonstrations against the government. Plus, Crimean singer Jamala heads to US for her first major stateside tour.

The runner-up in Zimbabwe's presidential election, Nelson Chamisa, has accused President Emmerson Mnangagwa of carrying out an electoral coup. Former Independent National Electoral Commission of Nigeria chairperson Attahiru Muhammadu Jega is leading the Carter Center's observer mission to Zimbabwe. He talks about his role as electoral observer. It has been more than a month since the military in Niger overthrew former President Bazoum. Burkina Faso and Mali have also been living under military governments that came to power through coups. In today's episode of Focus on Africa we ask have the juntas there delivered on their promises and what has life been like for the ordinary citizens ? We speak with Ghanaian actor Majid Michel about how he coped with losing his voice after a car accident in 2015 and the secret to his longevity in the industry.

The incumbent Emmerson Mnangagwa has been declared the winner of Zimbabwe's presidential election - despite criticism of an unfair process from international observers and the opposition. The Justice Minister tells Newshour the criticisms are rubbish. Also in the programme: Russian officials confirm the Wagner mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin died in Wednesday's plane crash; and in Budapest fans have been cheering the athletes at the world athletics championships - but at what cost to Hungary?

Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been elected to a second term with 52.6% of the vote, the electoral commission says. But the opposition also claims to have won, saying there was widespread vote-rigging, and observers said the vote fell short of democratic standards. Also in the programme: Russia says Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has been confirmed dead after Wednesday's plane crash; and the tiny town of Hallstatt in Austria protests against receiving over a million tourists per year. (Picture: Emmerson Mnangagwa speaks to the media at State House in Harare< Zimbabwe. Picture credit: REUTERS/Philimon Bulawayo)

The Zimbabwean government spokesman, Nick Mangwana, tells us he hopes President Emmerson Mnangagwa will win Wednesday's elections so that he can fulfil his electoral programme. The elections pit the incumbent and Zanu-PF party leader against the opposition leader, Nelson Chamisa. Also on the programme: the former prime minister of Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra, has returned from self-imposed exile, been arrested and sent to prison; and we hear the latest on the attempts to rescue people stuck in a cable car in Pakistan. (Picture: Zanu-PF party rally. Credit: Getty Images)

Zimbabwe prepares to hold its second election since the 2017 overthrow of President Robert Mugabe, with many disenchanted at a lack of progress under his successor Emmerson Mnangagwa. Many Zimbabweans face economic hardship, and some young people are turning to drugs to fill the void created by a lack of opportunities. Plus, we look at the impact of the World Bank saying Uganda won't receive new loans from the institution, as a result of the country passing a stringent anti-LGBTQ+ law in May. Uganda's government has called the announcement unjust and hypocritical. And we hear reactions from Ghana to the new government-imposed 10% tax on betting and lottery winnings. The move has not been well received by gamblers, but the authorities say they need the extra revenue.

Twitter's former employees in Ghana say the company has gone silent on all negotiations regarding payment of severance pay. In Africa, the biggest impact was in Ghana where the company opened a physical office just four days before the decision to fire staff. We speak to BBC business reporter in Lagos, Nkechi Ogbonna. In Zimbabwe, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said that every party must be allowed to campaign. However, the high court has banned former cabinet minister and member of Zanu-PF, Saviour Kasukuwere from standing in the race due to ineligibility. He tells us why he finds the court ruling baffling. Plus, In the fight against AIDS, an impressive success story has emerged from five African countries—Botswana, Rwanda, Tanzania, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe. We hear from Dr. Jerome Kamwela, the Director for Monitoring and Evaluation at the Tanzania Commission for AIDS (TACADS) about this progress.