President Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to lead a re-election bid during the elective congress amid speculative reports that he might be challenged by his deputy, Constantino Chiwenga.

Olkkonen said the EU would have preferred a much faster pace in Zimbabwe’s reform agenda.

From being an advisor somewhere in the back office, now he takes the front seat to implement his ideas.

One of the losing local bidders told NewsDay that the tender was shrouded in secrecy.

This is contained in Auditor-General Mildred Chiri’s report on the appropriation accounts, finance and revenue statements and funds accounts for 2021.

As a result, the authority has to now re-do the process.

According to Chiri’s audit report on the appropriation accounts, finance and revenue statements and funds accounts for 2021, Zimbabwe is facing a serious health crisis.

Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe president Obert Musaraure said unions had agreed to down tools from Monday to pressure government to meet their demands.

The amendments to be tabled at the party congress set for next month, would, according to insiders, enable him to step down as State President.

The Zanu PF leader has reportedly moved to amend the party constitution to set up a council of elders, which will serve as an advisory team to the State President.

Forex auction results in the past few months show that allocations for both SMEs and large corporates averaged US$23,6 million per week

Party sources said Komichi had initially eyed the party presidency and pushed for an early congress, but back-tracked on his plans fearing defeat to party leader Douglas Mwonzora.

Gumbo said all provinces were being treated fairly.