New Zimbabwe
June 2026
Thousands of Zimbabweans on way back from South Africa as government sends buses to Cape Town, Johannesburg — NewZimbabwe.com
Three buses with returnees have left Cape Town for the Beitbridge Border Post, a further two buses left Cape Town for Johannesburg for speedier processing of returnees,
11 buses are on standby at Zimbabwe’s Old Chancery where 600 Zimbabweans are being processed pending their departure for Zimbabwe soon after. “Five more buses are stationed at Power House in Johannesburg where a further 300 Zimbabweans are being processed.”
WhatsApp to let people chat without swapping phone numbers, introduces usernames — NewZimbabwe.com
Once it is fully activated, WhatsApp users will be able to connect after exchanging usernames only
It is a good feature, but even if it does offer more privacy, remember WhatsApp is not a privacy-friendly app overall,
DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola — NewZimbabwe.com
It is not legitimate. We cannot accept this decision".
Ramaphosa urges peaceful protests, warns against vigilantism over immigration ahead of nationwide demonstrations — NewZimbabwe.com
In his weekly newsletter ahead of the planned protests on June 30, Ramaphosa acknowledged growing public concern over illegal immigration, border management, pressure on public services and criminal networks exploiting the country’s immigration system
South Africans'... deep concerns about illegal immigration... are real and they deserve to be `heard,
Where our systems have failed, they must be corrected; Where corruption has enabled illegal immigration, those responsible must be held accountable; where enforcement has been inadequate, it must improve,
They will be held to this undertaking, because no cause, no matter how legitimate, will be an excuse to shift responsibility for violent acts,
The right to protest is one of the defining freedoms of our democracy, but every right carries corresponding responsibilities,
We must reject the idea that acts of violence or intimidation are justified on the basis of a grievance, for political reasons, or because those who commit such acts claim they were somehow provoked,
These concerns are real and deserve to be heard,
Footballers Union demands due process following dismissal of Magalane from CAPS United — NewZimbabwe.com
Zimbabwe repatriates 3,624 from South Africa as June 30 xenophobia fears escalate — NewZimbabwe.com
This volatility will only end when SADC decides to reign in rogue leaders and Governments throughout the region who/which have caused so many economic and political refugees to flood into South Africa,
ZIMRA has been instructed to lift all taxes on household goods for returnees. Buses have been available to ensure Zimbabweans are taken home once processes are completed,
The 30 June date you are hearing is not a government position. Our Constitution and immigration laws protect the rights of everyone inside South Africa, whether you are a citizen or a migrant,
Zimbabwe waives import duty for South Africa returnees, imposes strict conditions to curb abuse — NewZimbabwe.com
For personal property and equipment of a commercial nature: A rebate of duty will apply to personal and household property, as well as property of a commercial nature that returnees were using in their businesses. This exempted property must also have been purchased prior to 31 December 2022,
We are also pleased to advise that a special dispensation has been granted to our returnees,
We must clarify that the facility does not extend to new items and is subject to evaluation to prevent abuse, ensuring that only deserving returning citizens who have been displaced under these difficult circumstances are assisted,
Harare man in court for recruiting Zimbabweans to fight for Russian army in Ukraine war — NewZimbabwe.com
Edward Kachingwe was on Monday remanded in custody after a Harare magistrate ruled that he should apply for bail at the High Court
The accused… connived with his accomplice only known as ‘Roman’… and then started to unlawfully recruit victims to join the Russian army where they will be forced to fight in the armed conflict between the Russian Federation and Ukrainian Forces,
The accused recruited five victims and he was arrested whilst in the company of the victim at Roadport Regional Bus Terminus… facilitating his travel to South Africa on his way to Russia,
Electronic tickets, Russian E-visa and hotel booking reservations for the victims were found in possession of the accused,
Kaia's brilliant century gives Zimbabwe commanding advantage over Bangladesh — NewZimbabwe.com
Later, Craig Ervine and Wesley Madhevere ensured Zimbabwe did not waste their advantage
Uganda's leading media outlets shut down by army chief — NewZimbabwe.com
The outlets are part of the Nation Media Group, one of the most influential media companies in East Africa
I do not believe in a free press. The press should be guided by cadres of the revolution."
From now on ALL media in Uganda will follow the rules!”
Over the years, Museveni has also repeatedly criticised the Daily Monitor, at one point referring to it as an ‘enemy and evil newspaper’ over its critical journalism,
Crypto Perpetual Futures Platforms Compared in 2026: Fees, KYC, and Withdrawal Limits — NewZimbabwe.com
Crypto traders often compare perpetual futures platforms by looking at two headline figures: maximum leverage and the number of available contracts
Uganda's military chief orders shutdown of two major media outlets — NewZimbabwe.com
He did not give specific reasons for closing the media outlets, both of which are owned by Nation Media Group (NMG), a media conglomerate headquartered in Kenya and listed on the Nairobi stock exchange
In Uganda, I do not believe in a free press! The press should be guided by cadres of the revolution,
CAPS United part ways with goalkeeper Magalane, on brink of snapping Arubi — NewZimbabwe.com
South Africa tightens security, urges calm as June 30 anti-immigration protests approach — NewZimbabwe.com
The March and March movement and several anti-immigration groups on Wednesday reiterated their demand that undocumented foreign nationals leave South Africa by the end of June, warning of a possible nationwide shutdown if their calls are not met
The so-called June 30, in my view, is not an event that is even necessary because we are addressing the challenges that our people are facing.”
We must not allow South Africans to be duped and to be misled by those who want to foster instability in our country and we will not allow that,
Police hunt suspect after Beitbridge murder near night club — NewZimbabwe.com
The ZRP is appealing for information which may lead to the identification and subsequent arrest of a suspect who is being sought in connection with a case of murder which occurred at Limpopo Business Centre, Beitbridge on June 26, 2026, at around 0200 hours in which Vusumuzi Mbedzi (26) died,
Anyone with information to report at any nearest Police Station,
Bolt Cutter bus crew faces probe after viral video of Musami Cross assault — NewZimbabwe.com
Reference is made to the video circulating on social media in which members of the Bolt Cutter bus crew are seen violently assaulting passengers at Musami Cross, Domborembudzi,
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has taken note of the incident and investigations are currently underway to establish the full circumstances surrounding the matter and identify all persons involved,
Zimbabwean families stranded in Cape Town as cold front approaches — NewZimbabwe.com
We don’t have the money to go home. We are struggling to catch the buses,
Over 1,500 Zimbabweans repatriated via Beitbridge in 12 days — South Africa's Border Management Authority reports — NewZimbabwe.com
The BMA remains committed to working closely with the Departments of Home Affairs and International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), foreign embassies, all law enforcement agencies, border entities and transport operators to ensure that all repatriation processes are conducted in a lawful, safe, dignified and orderly manner,
In order to decongest the Beitbridge Port of Entry, these buses could not be processed and were directed to the Musina truck stop area until the necessary documentation was obtained and verified,
This includes ensuring that buses are roadworthy, drivers are in possession of valid passports, and that all required cross-border permits have been obtained,
In line with the law, buses without valid cross-border permits are not allowed to cross the border,
Zimbabwe insists on 2027 lithium concentrates export ban deadline despite extension plea from miners — NewZimbabwe.com
We can’t expect everybody to come up with a lithium concentrator, it’s expensive,
So they should sign MoUs with PLZ and Bikita Minerals. To us that will be adequate for as long as they will process their throughput through those two companies,
The ball is in your court — Coltart challenges Mnangagwa to reject CAB3 until referenda are held — NewZimbabwe.com
This isn’t trickery — it is just simple legal interpretation and application of clear and unambiguous Constitutional provisions; in other words something a Constitutionalist will recognize instantly.
When read together any lawyer worth his or her salt will tell you that if the effect of an amendment is to lengthen the time in office of an incumbent President then a Referendum is necessary. The same lawyer worth his or her salt will also know that the change of election of the President, removing the right of the electorate to vote directly for a President, is an effective amendment to one of the provisions of the Bill of Rights, contained in Section 67 of the Constitution.”
DR Congo takes Rwanda to international court over decades of conflict — NewZimbabwe.com
Rwanda has not yet responded to DR Congo’s filing, but it has long-dismissed evidence that it backs rebel groups in the country
Mnangagwa summons extraordinary Parliament sitting to consider Senate changes to CAB3 — NewZimbabwe.com
South Africa vows firm response to anti-migrant violence — NewZimbabwe.com
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed on Thursday to crush any attempts to destabilise the nation during planned anti-immigrant marches next week, amid a wave of xenophobia
We will not tolerate any attempts to destabilise the country by anyone, whether marching or otherwise,
We are taking measures to ensure that the 30th becomes a normal day where people will be able to work, to go about their business,
Our security forces are ready and those who transgress the measures that we are putting in place will definitely meet the might of the law,
Zimbabwe's lithium export ban winning global support Minister says — NewZimbabwe.com
The carrot being that once you process to the level of lithium sulphate, it’s no longer mining, it’s now manufacturing. Companies can then access all manner of incentives, including Special Economic Zone status,
We have discussions around new technologies such as artificial intelligence and green technology and advanced manufacturing with new technologies that we all should aim to share... Already, we are competing as countries through our companies, of course, but here the message is about how we share these technologies for the betterment of mankind, creating jobs, opportunities and developing new skills. This is what we are looking for in major markets such as Zimbabwe,
This kind of balanced message has been well received here at the World Economic Forum,
Pressure mounts on Mnangagwa to refer CAB3 to referendum before signing into law — NewZimbabwe.com
It therefore follows that if Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 is intended to benefit the incumbent President or any current holder of public office through an extension of constitutional tenure or term limits, then the people themselves must be afforded the opportunity to pronounce on that question through a national referendum before such benefit can lawfully arise... Indeed, if any proposal seeks to override or alter the constitutional protection contained in Section 328(7), that constitutional safeguard itself carries additional protection under Section 328,