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CAB (No. 3) heads for debate in Parliament

Zimbabwe's Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3 will now face parliamentary scrutiny following recent public hearings, marking a significant milestone in the amendment process.

Bitcoin and other cryptos fall as U.S., Iranian negotiators fail to reach war resolution

Crypto markets fell 1.5-2% after US-Iran negotiations in Pakistan ended without a resolution, with Vice President J.D. Vance confirming talks had collapsed.

Could Zimbabwe's Constitutional Changes Take It Back to the Mugabe Era?

Proposed constitutional changes in Zimbabwe could extend President Mnangagwa's rule and reshape how leaders are chosen, with critics warning the country risks sliding back toward a one-party state.

Vumbunu brothers' extradition from South Africa nears completion

The extradition of the Vumbunu brothers from South Africa to Zimbabwe is nearing completion. The brothers are alleged masterminds behind a US$4 million Ecobank heist.

I always enjoy coming to Zimbabwe, says Bafana Bafana legend Simphiwe Tshabalala

South African football legend Simphiwe Tshabalala has expressed his love for Zimbabwe, saying he always enjoys visiting the country.

Musk's SpaceX holds $603 million in bitcoin despite $5 billion loss stemming from xAI

SpaceX holds 8,285 BTC worth $603 million in Coinbase Prime custody, even as the company swings to a nearly $5 billion loss linked to xAI ahead of its IPO push.

Bitcoin signals potential seller exhaustion as realized losses decline

On-chain data shows Bitcoin's realized losses are declining and spot markets are shifting toward net buying, suggesting sellers may be running out of steam.

Energy bills are set to rise - but not just due to the Iran war

While the world is gripped by an energy crisis, Britain is facing another key driver of higher costs.

Zim, Russia deepen ties on food, fertiliser

Source: Zim, Russia deepen ties on food, fertiliser – herald Prosper Ndlovu and Theseus Shambare Zimbabwe’s long‑standing relationship with Russia — forged during the country’s liberation struggle — is entering a new strategic phase, with Moscow stepping up fertiliser support, f…

Lawyers Condemn 'Flawed and Intimidating' Amendment Hearings

[263Chat] The Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) has criticised the consultative process for Constitutional Amendment Number 3 describing it as rushed, restrictive and potentially undermining democratic principles.

Nigeria's NIGCOMSAT says it earned $1.6 million amid satellite dispute

Nigeria's NIGCOMSAT reported $1.6 million in revenue, with broadcasting accounting for over 50% of earnings, even as the organisation faces an ongoing satellite dispute.

Federal judge blocks Arizona from bringing criminal charges against Kalshi

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Arizona from pursuing criminal enforcement actions against prediction market platform Kalshi under state law, in a significant regulatory clash.

Chivayo to pay $5 million as court settles children dispute with ex-wife

A court has ordered Wicknell Chivayo to pay $5 million in a child custody settlement with his ex-wife, while a separate $25 million divorce claim remains to be determined.

Women Push Back Against Gender Commission Scrapping Plans

Women, mostly informal traders in Harare, have voiced strong opposition to proposals to abolish the Zimbabwe Gender Commission, calling for reforms rather than outright dissolution.

La Liga steps back in time with historic Retro Matchday

La Liga has launched its first-ever Retro Matchday from April 10–13, transforming Spanish football with the aesthetic of the 90s and early 2000s in a nostalgia-driven campaign.

CAF president Patrice Motsepe arrives in Zimbabwe

CAF president Patrice Motsepe has arrived in Zimbabwe, signalling potential high-level engagement with Zimbabwean football authorities.

US Treasury Secretary warns bank CEOs on Anthropic's new AI model

Anthropic launched Claude Mythos Preview, a new AI model aimed at enhancing cybercrime detection, alongside Claude Managed Agents. The US Treasury Secretary has flagged concerns to bank CEOs about the implications.

HSBC granted Hong Kong stablecoin issuer licence

HSBC has received a stablecoin issuer licence from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, marking a significant step for traditional banking institutions entering the regulated stablecoin space.

Trump-backed WLFI token drops 12% to record lows after team defends multi-million lending position

World Liberty Financial's WLFI token fell 12% to record lows after the team responded to scrutiny over a large lending position by saying they would 'simply supply more collateral' — a statement that failed to reassure holders.

The magic word for digital assets adoption and success: choice

A CoinDesk opinion piece argues that for the digital asset ecosystem to flourish, investors need genuine options and freedom of choice across products and platforms.

Robbers disarm police, steal rifle and patrol vehicle in Harare attack

Armed robbers carried out a brazen midnight attack in Harare, disarming police officers, stealing a rifle and a patrol vehicle, and hospitalising the officers involved.

Mnangagwa fires CIO boss Mangwanya, names diplomat Chikawa as new spy chief

President Mnangagwa has abruptly dismissed CIO Director General Mangwanya and replaced him with diplomat Chikawa, with no explanation offered by the presidency.

Mnangagwa sacks rights commission chair after constitutional amendment rebuke

President Mnangagwa has removed the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission chair after she rebuked a constitutional amendment. Lawyers argue the move is unconstitutional and void.