WATCH LIVE: Wicknell's Father Releases Gokwe Murder Suspects

WATCH LIVE: Wicknell's Father Releases Gokwe Murder Suspects Zimbabwe judicial controversy: High Court Judge Justice Naison Chivayo granted blanket bail in Bulawayo under HCBCR 4761/26 to Chief Chireya and six co-accused in the murder of 72-year-old Tapson Jichidza, overriding a magistrate’s remand and raising concerns about witness intimidation, evidence tampering, and NPA failure to oppose bail. Zimbabwe political tension: President Mnangagwa reportedly launched a smear campaign against Vice President Chiwenga, questioning his fitness for presidency and threatening further disclosures. Diplomatic reshuffle: Mnangagwa is recalling and reassigning most Zimbabwean ambassadors; Helliate Rushwaya was approved as ambassador to Rwanda, with a focus on tourism, trade, investment, and ending international isolation. Africa–Russia summit: 48 of 54 African nations sent delegations to the 2026 Moscow summit, but only 22 were represented by their top leaders; Mnangagwa was among the attending presidents. Business: PPC Zimbabwe sold Harare’s 418-hectare Arlington Estate for $27 million, using proceeds for a dividend and turnaround strategy; Takealot’s TFS logistics unit was also profiled. South Africa incident: Pastor Anthea Wilkinson died after a Cape Town smash-and-grab attack left her with critical head injuries. Russia–Zimbabwe relations: Ties center on tobacco/horticultural exports, fertiliser and wheat imports, helicopter supplies, and Russian mining investment, especially diamonds and lithium interest.