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One dead, three injured in Windhoek Western Bypass accident
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One dead, three injured in Windhoek Western Bypass accident

Staff Reporter A tragic traffic incident on Windhoek’s Western Bypass earlier today resulted in one fatality and left three others seriously injured. Police spokesperson Sergeant Ismael Nauseb of the Namibian Police Traffic Unit reported that the victims were travelling in a single-cab bakkie carrying bricks when a tyre burst, causing the driver to lose control. The three injured individuals were promptly taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment, while authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Oshakati woman dies after setting herself on fire
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Oshakati woman dies after setting herself on fire

Staff Reporter MOHI Ud Din Zelda Lizette, a 50-year-old resident of Oshakati, died a terrible death after she allegedly set herself on fire recently. It is alleged that she poured paraffin on herself and then used a lighter to set herself on fire in the presence of her husband. The act was due to alleged domestic relationship matters. She sustained serious burn injuries all over her body and was rushed to the Oshakati District Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries hours later. Her next of kin were informed.

Fake cops scam a million from Omusati pensioner
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Fake cops scam a million from Omusati pensioner

Staff Reporter A 62-year-old female resident of Olukulo village in the Tsandi Constituency of Omusati was scammed out of over N$1,000,000 by crooks who misrepresented themselves to her as “police officers from Outapi”. The crime was committed over three days — from Monday to Wednesday. It is alleged that the three suspects informed the victim that they were law enforcement agents from Outapi and convinced her to provide her banking details. They then withdrew N$1,040,240.00 from her account using an unknown method. The suspects are not known and have not yet been arrested.

Namibia makes significant progress in exiting terrorism funding and money laundering grey list
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Namibia makes significant progress in exiting terrorism funding and money laundering grey list

Business Reporter THE Financial Action Task Force (FATF) adopted the third Progress Report of Namibia at its plenary held this week in Paris, France, with the country completing the majority of the strategic deficiencies within set timelines in an attempt to exit the grey list of countries that are at high risk of terrorist funding and money laundering due to systemic loopholes. Bryan Eiseb, the Director of the Financial Intelligence Centre, explained that Namibia was lauded for the strong political commitment and expeditious way the country has so far remediated 11 out of the 13 strategic deficiencies set out in its Action Plan. “In July 2025, Namibia submitted its third compulsory Progress Report to the FATF Africa Joint Group. The Progress Report was subsequently and procedurally adopted by the FATF Plenary on 24 October 2025. At the time Namibia was grey-listed on 23 February 2024, the Action Plan contained 13 strategic deficiencies, of which the country has now remediated 11. The remaining two strategic deficiencies have already been partially addressed and now need to be completed before May 2026. The strategic deficiencies that still need to be addressed relate to a sustained increase in investigations and prosecutions of money laundering and the ability of competent authorities to identify and investigate terrorist financing activities,” Eiseb said. He added that the significant progress in remediating the 11 strategic deficiencies has all been achieved within the set timelines contained in the Action Plan, or in some cases, even before such timelines. “With this remarkable progress, the Government of the Republic of Namibia aligns itself with the continental and regional resolve to strengthen our AML/CFT frameworks to effectively combat financial crimes and illicit financial flows. The recently launched NDP 6 targets the reduction of illicit financial flows from 9% in 2024 to 5% of Gross Domestic Product in 2030 under Pillar 1, which relates to economic growth, transformation, and resilience. The efforts and progress made in relation to the remediation of the Action Plan and the strengthening of our national AML framework will lay a firm foundation as part of the collective strategies to achieve this target,” Eiseb said. He concluded that the National Coordination Committee, comprising various offices, ministries, and agencies, remains committed to ensuring that Namibia exits the FATF grey list.

Government purchases 20 Toyota Land Cruisers for N$24 million
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Government purchases 20 Toyota Land Cruisers for N$24 million

Staff Reporter THE Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, has said that the Namibian government has procured 20 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado vehicles for the current term’s Public Office Bearers’ fleet requirements. He explained that the total expenditure for this vehicle procurement amounts to N$24,650,298, sourced from the operational budget allocation approved in the National Assembly for the previous financial year. Nekundi made these remarks in response to questions posed by Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) party president McHenry Venaani. “Honourable Members, for our general operational fleet serving the day-to-day functions of government, policy prescribes that vehicles remain in service for a maximum of five years or 120,000 kilometres, whichever milestone occurs first. Upon reaching these thresholds, vehicles are disposed of through public auction, subject to Treasury approval, ensuring transparency and optimal value recovery for the State. Fleet replenishment occurs at each new term of appointment. Office bearers pay 1.5% monthly of the vehicle’s value throughout their tenure,” Nekundi said. He added that vehicle specifications for Public Office Bearers are determined by the Commission based on functional requirements and fiscal realities. “During the previous term, the policy allocated sedans for urban use with shared off-road vehicles for rural and constituency engagement. Recognising current fiscal constraints and the impracticality of having office bearers deliberate which vehicle to use for which journey, the Commission has prudently revised the policy. The current framework permits procurement of one off-road vehicle per office bearer, serving both on-road and off-road requirements. This eliminates dual vehicle usage, reduces fleet size, and simplifies logistics — a rare instance where doing less actually achieves more,” Nekundi said. He further emphasised that these vehicles serve office bearers across the political spectrum, including the Official Opposition, which is neither a partisan nor a luxury consideration but a fundamental duty of care. Nekundi also added that the procurement process was conducted with full transparency and in strict accordance with the Public Procurement Act, and that Gobabis Toyota emerged as the successful bidder following comprehensive evaluation against predetermined criteria. “All unsuccessful bidders received formal notification detailing specific reasons for non-selection, because transparency requires not merely announcing winners, but explaining to all participants how decisions were reached,” Nekundi concluded. PICTURED: Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi. Photo: NBC Digital News

NAC reports profit growth and operational milestones at AGM
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NAC reports profit growth and operational milestones at AGM

Staff Reporter THE Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has reported steady financial and operational progress for the 2024/2025 financial year, posting a profit after tax of N$9.4 million and revenue growth of 6% to N$540 million. These results were presented at NAC’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), held under the chairmanship of Dr. Leake Hangala and attended by Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi, the NAC Board of Directors, and senior management, including Chief Executive Officer Bisey /Uirab. According to NAC, the company received an unqualified audit opinion for the fourth consecutive year, reflecting sound financial management and governance. The growth was largely attributed to NAC’s route development strategy, which secured additional services from South African Airways, Air Angola, FlySafair, and Discover Airlines, alongside increased flight frequencies at Hosea Kutako and Walvis Bay International Airports. Passenger numbers rose to 1.1 million during the period under review. Significant infrastructure upgrades were also completed to enhance efficiency and sustainability. Among these, NAC highlighted the rollout of solar panel parking facilities that reduce energy costs and the company’s carbon footprint. Despite major investments, NAC has maintained its fee structure for a third consecutive year. During the year, Hosea Kutako and Walvis Bay International Airports retained their long-term certification for international operations, while Eros and Andimba Toivo ya Toivo Airports secured long-term domestic licenses. NAC confirmed ongoing engagements with the Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to complete re-certification across its airports. Looking ahead, new flight services operated by Edelweiss and Proflight are expected to enhance connectivity to Zurich and Lusaka respectively in the coming year. NAC also plans to continue engaging major carriers to unlock new routes for both passenger and cargo operations. Over the next five years, NAC will focus on: Sustainable infrastructure development, including the construction of Terminal 3 at Hosea Kutako International Airport and other commercial property projects to diversify revenue. Finalising land transfers for new terminal developments at Katima Mulilo, Rundu, and Lüderitz airports. Digitalising operations to improve efficiency, passenger experience, and security. Minister Nekundi commended NAC for its progress and leadership, reaffirming government’s commitment to supporting the company in its mission to deliver world-class airport infrastructure and services. “The government remains committed to supporting NAC in providing sustainable and world-class airport infrastructure. We will continue to offer guidance, oversight, and strategic alignment to ensure the aviation sector contributes meaningfully to national development,” Nekundi said. Dr. Hangala expressed appreciation to the shareholder for its continued support, adding that NAC remains committed to ethical leadership, transparency, and value creation. “This AGM reflects our collective commitment to sound governance and progress. We are proud of our achievements and remain focused on delivering continued value to Namibia’s people and economy,” he said.

China’s next 5-year plan puts focus on tech and consumers as trade wars drag on economy

HONG KONG — China’s leaders are vowing to reduce its reliance on foreign advanced technology and spur stronger domestic demand as it weathers “high winds” amid elevated trade tensions with the U.S. An outline of the ruling Communist Party’s blueprint for the next five years was laid out in a 5,000-word communique released Thursday after […]The post China’s next 5-year plan puts focus on tech and consumers as trade wars drag on economy first appeared on The Zimbabwe Mail.

Gender Affairs Bureau conducts training on shared responsibilities, breaking gender stereotypes

THE Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Gender Affairs Bureau on Thursday hosted a transformative one-day workshop on “Gender Roles, Shared Responsibility, and Challenging Stereotypes in the Home” at the Regional State House in Region Two.   The training focused on promoting equality within households, effective parenting, and breaking gender stereotypes that often shape […]

How will Zimbabweans react to Zanu-PF move to extend Mnangagwa’s term to 2030
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How will Zimbabweans react to Zanu-PF move to extend Mnangagwa’s term to 2030

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu-PF party has announced plans to begin the process of extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term of office by two years — a move that, if successful, would keep him in power until 2030. The proposal was formally endorsed at the party’s annual national people’s conference in the eastern city of Mutare over the weekend. Delegates instructed government structures to start work on legislation to amend the Constitution. According to State-owned The Herald, delegates argued that the extension would allow Mnangagwa to “complete ongoing national development programmes” aligned with the government’s Vision 2030 agenda. The conference adopted the resolution unanimously, describing it as a step toward ensuring policy continuity and consolidating the gains made under Mnangagwa’s leadership. Zanu-PF’s acting political commissar, Munyaradzi Machacha, told The Herald that the resolution formed part of the official conference outcomes and would be referred to the party’s central committee for consideration. “Our president has demonstrated exceptional leadership in driving national development. The conference agreed he should be supported to continue implementing Vision 2030,” Machacha said. Mnangagwa, who turned 83 this year, is currently serving his second and final term, which constitutionally ends in 2028. If the term extension is approved, he would remain in office until 2030, when he will be 88 years old. The move would require a constitutional amendment — a process Zanu-PF can initiate given its two-thirds parliamentary majority. While the proposal has been framed as a bid to ensure developmental stability, insiders and political observers say it also reflects deeper succession manoeuvring within Zanu-PF. Analysts quoted in NewsDay and The Standard suggest the move may be designed to delay the internal leadership transition expected to follow Mnangagwa’s retirement. Much of that conversation centres around Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, the former army commander who played a pivotal role in the 2017 military intervention that ushered Mnangagwa into power. Although the two men maintain a public image of unity — often seen together at official events, engaged in cordial and seemingly deep conversation — party insiders told The Independent that subtle tensions over succession remain unresolved. Some provincial leaders reportedly aligned to Chiwenga are said to be uneasy about the term-extension proposal, viewing it as a political signal that Mnangagwa intends to prolong his stay in office and postpone any transition discussions until closer to 2030. Political analyst Eldred Masunungure told NewsDay that while Zanu-PF has the parliamentary numbers to amend the Constitution, the political cost of doing so could be significant. “It’s a move that consolidates power but also highlights the fragility of the party’s internal balance,” he was quoted as saying. Supporters of the resolution argue that Mnangagwa deserves the additional time to complete the Vision 2030 economic transformation plan, which aims to make Zimbabwe an upper-middle-income economy by the end of the decade. They credit him with steering the country toward stability after years of economic turmoil and international isolation. If implemented, the constitutional amendment would extend Mnangagwa’s presidency beyond the current two-term limit, further strengthening his control over both the party and the State while leaving the question of succession — and Chiwenga’s political future — hanging in the balance. – IOL

Constitutional amendments to extend Mnangagwa’s term not in national interest, says Madhuku
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Constitutional amendments to extend Mnangagwa’s term not in national interest, says Madhuku

HARARE – Constitutional law expert Professor Lovemore Madhuku has warned that proposals to amend Zimbabwe’s Constitution to remove or extend presidential term limits serve only the interests of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his inner circle, not the nation. Speaking amid growing debate within ZANU PF over the possibility of extending Mnangagwa’s stay in office beyond 2028, Madhuku said such manoeuvres undermine democratic principles and betray the spirit of the 2013 Constitution. “Changing the Constitution to remove or extend the President’s term of office is not in the national interest or good for the country. It only benefits President Mnangagwa and those around him,” he said. 🔴Changing the constitution to remove or extend terms of office for the President is not in the national interest or good for the country as it only serves the interests of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and those around him, says Lovemore Madhuku, a professor of law.Zanu PF… pic.twitter.com/kLmN0cDnNk — TheNewsHawks (@NewsHawksLive) October 20, 2025 Madhuku also criticised the ruling party’s internal processes, describing them as chaotic and undemocratic. “ZANU PF itself is divided over this issue. They just make noise at their conferences, and the loudest noise becomes what they then call a resolution to amend the national Constitution,” he added. His remarks come as speculation intensifies that some ZANU PF structures are pushing for a two-year extension of Mnangagwa’s term under the pretext of aligning it with the government’s Vision 2030 economic agenda — a move that has drawn criticism from both political analysts and civil society. Observers warn that any attempt to tamper with term limits could deepen political tensions and erode public trust in the country’s constitutional framework.

World markets are mostly higher after Wall Street rally
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World markets are mostly higher after Wall Street rally

BANGKOK — Shares in Europe and Asia were mostly higher Tuesday, with Japan’s benchmark creeping closer to the symbolically important 50,000 level as conservative lawmaker Sanae Takaichi became the country’s first female prime minister. Germany’s DAX edged 0.1% lower to 24,228.07, while the CAC 40 in Paris was up 0.1% at 8,214.58. Britain’s FTSE 100 rose 0.2% to 9,422.48. The futures for the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average were down 0.1%. The Nikkei 225 in Tokyo gave up earlier, bigger gains after Takaichi prevailed in a vote in Japan’s parliament, rising just 0.3% to 49,316.06. She is expected to support market-friendly policies such as low interest rates and more government spending. The U.S. dollar rose to 151.78 Japanese yen from 150.75 yen. If Takaichi gets her way in slowing interest rate increases by the Bank of Japan, the yen may remain relatively weak against the dollar. That would hinder the central bank’s efforts to curb inflation, which now stands above its target rate of about 2%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng added 0.7% to 26,027.55 and the Shanghai Composite index was up 1.4% at 3,916.33. Expectations that U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this month during a regional summit have raised hopes for an easing of trade tensions between the world’s two biggest economies. Chinese Communist Party leaders are meeting this week to set a policy blueprint for the next five years, but the outcome of those closed door talks is likely only to filter out over the coming weeks and months. In South Korea, the Kospi gained 0.2% to 3,823.84, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 climbed 0.7% to 9,094.70. Taiwan’s Taiex rose 0.2%. U.S. stocks rallied on Monday to the cusp of their records. The S&P 500 climbed 1.1%, pulling within 0.3% of its all-time high set earlier this month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1.1% and the Nasdaq composite gained 1.4%. Apple rose 3.9% to its own record high amid optimism about demand for its latest iPhone design. It was the strongest force lifting the S&P 500. Cleveland-Cliffs jumped 21.5% after the steel company’s CEO, Lourenco Goncalves, said it would provide details soon about a potential deal with a major global steel producer that could mean bigger profits. He also said his company has potentially found signs of rare earths at sites in Michigan and Minnesota. Such materials have grabbed the global spotlight after China recently put curbs on the export of its own rare earths, a move that Trump characterized as hostile. Trump’s ensuing threat of higher tariffs triggered big swings for Wall Street, but the concerns eased a bit after Trump said such high tax rates on Chinese imports are unsustainable. Amazon’s stock held up despite a widespread outage for its cloud computing service that caused disruption for internet users around the world Monday. Amazon’s stock rose 1.6%. This week features a raft of big names reporting their latest quarterly results, including Coca-Cola on Tuesday, Tesla on Wednesday and Procter & Gamble on Friday. The pressure is on companies to show that their profits are growing following a torrid rally of 35% for the S&P 500 from a low in April. Companies face pressure to improve their profitability to counter fears that stock prices have gone too high. Corporate earnings reports also have gained importance because they provide details on the strength of the U.S. economy when the U.S. government’s shutdown has delayed important economic updates. That’s making the job of the Federal Reserve more difficult, as it tries to decide whether high inflation or the slowing job market is the bigger issue for the economy. In other dealings early Tuesday, U.S. benchmark crude oil rose 20 cents to $57.22 per barrel. Brent crude, the international standard, picked up 21 cents to $61.22 per barrel. The euro slipped to $1.1624 from $1.1641.

Mnangagwa’s Zanu PF accuses Chinese of gold pillage and plunder
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Mnangagwa’s Zanu PF accuses Chinese of gold pillage and plunder

ZANU PF’s internal divisions have taken a new twist, with one faction accusing Chinese-linked business figures of orchestrating a vast gold-smuggling operation that is allegedly bleeding Zimbabwe of millions of dollars in mineral wealth. According to insiders, a syndicate led by Chinese national Zuo Wenzhong and Australian businessman Moham Karim allegedly smuggled more than 120 kilogrammes of gold, worth an estimated US$10 million, from Kwekwe’s Silobela gold belt into the black market. Their company, Podhill (Pvt) Ltd, is said to have declared less than 4kg of gold in 2024, despite internal records showing that thousands of kilogrammes were processed monthly. Investigators allege that Zuo, together with associates He Huayang, Duan Yuanbin, and Taleb, ran a covert network that funnelled gold to Dubai and China, bypassing official export channels. US$10 Million Gold Scandal Exposed.‼️ A syndicate led by Chinese national Zuo Wenzhong and Australian businessman Moham Karim allegedly smuggled over 120kg of gold worth US$10 million from Kwekwe’s Silobela gold belt into the black market. Their company, Podhill (Pvt) Ltd,… pic.twitter.com/brok6bgZoq — 🇿🇼 ZANU PF PATRIOTS 🇿🇼 (@zanupf_patriots) October 21, 2025 The Zimbabwe Republic Police Minerals and Border Control Unit has reportedly launched a full-scale probe into Podhill, Generous Resources, and Milhub, uncovering private financial ledgers and sales records suggesting gold worth over US$10 million was diverted from state oversight. Analysts say the renewed focus on Chinese mining interests mirrors past allegations of large-scale mineral looting under former President Robert Mugabe, who once claimed that US$15 billion worth of diamonds had been stolen — largely implicating Chinese firms. “This appears to be a rehash of the same old script,” said one political observer. “Whenever one faction within ZANU PF feels the Chinese are favouring their rivals, these allegations emerge. It’s less about justice and more about power manoeuvres within the party.” The ongoing accusations underscore the complex nexus of politics, foreign capital, and corruption in Zimbabwe’s mining sector — and how ZANU PF’s factional battles continue to spill into the public arena.

Mnangagwa’s Zanu PF accuses Chinese of gold pillage and plunder

ZANU PF’s internal divisions have taken a new twist, with one faction accusing Chinese-linked business figures of orchestrating a vast gold-smuggling operation that is allegedly bleeding Zimbabwe of millions of dollars in mineral wealth. According to insiders, a syndicate led by Chinese national Zuo Wenzhong and Australian businessman Moham Karim allegedly smuggled more than 120 […]The post Mnangagwa’s Zanu PF accuses Chinese of gold pillage and plunder first appeared on The Zimbabwe Mail.

Mnangagwa’s allies warns of ‘revolution’ over Chinese abuses
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Mnangagwa’s allies warns of ‘revolution’ over Chinese abuses

BULAWAYO – Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) president Henrietta Rushwaya has accused some Chinese nationals of killing, abusing, and exploiting small-scale miners, warning that the government risks a revolt in the gold sector if it fails to rein in the abuses. Henrietta Rushwaya who is related to President Mnangagwa and she is the sister of Martin Rushwaya, the Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, said small-scale miners were “bleeding inside” as they endured mounting violence and mistreatment at the hands of some foreign investors. “As small-scale miners, we are not happy with how foreigners, particularly the Chinese, are treating us. Our people are being killed and abused in cold blood,” Rushwaya said during the Mine Entra exhibition in Bulawayo last week. “This is totally unacceptable. We are peace-loving, law-abiding citizens, but we will not allow our fellow miners to be killed on their own soil.” She warned that continued government inaction risked igniting a backlash from the country’s hundreds of thousands of artisanal miners, who form the backbone of Zimbabwe’s gold output. “We don’t want a revolution to come from the small-scale mining sector, especially when foreigners are concerned,” Rushwaya said. “Those out in the bush know how unpleasant things could become if these abuses continue unchecked.” Rushwaya said miners had remained disciplined and productive despite the tensions, with gold deliveries from both small- and large-scale producers reaching 33 tonnes by the end of September. Relations between local and Chinese miners have deteriorated in recent years amid reports of violent clashes, assaults, and labour disputes. The Chinese embassy in Harare recently issued a rare and strongly worded advisory to its nationals operating in Zimbabwe, urging them to comply with local laws, respect communities, and avoid involvement in disputes or environmentally harmful practices. The advisory urged Chinese businesses to “build trust through community and environmental stewardship”, promoting fair labour practices and compliance with environmental laws. “Act as a partner in Zimbabwe’s development,” the embassy said. “Corporate social responsibility initiatives are strongly encouraged as visible expressions of goodwill. Such proactive efforts foster mutual trust and strengthen community relations.” The government has repeatedly promised tighter regulation of foreign investors in the sector, but enforcement has remained weak. Speaking during the Zanu PF annual conference which ended last Saturday, President Emmerson Mnangagwa did not mention the Chinese in particular, as he told supporters: “As we welcome investors in our jurisdiction, we expect that they will adhere to the constitution and laws, while also respecting our people, customs and culture.” Chinese mining operations have also faced criticism for environmental damage, particularly in Mutoko, where villagers blame blasting for cracked homes, destroyed farmland, and polluted water sources. Communities say they have seen little benefit from the exploitation of their resources. In some cases, miners who have raised grievances have faced brutal retaliation. In 2020, two workers were allegedly shot and wounded by their Chinese employer after complaining about unpaid wages. Gold Smuggling Meanwhile ZANU PF’s internal divisions have taken a new twist, with one faction through its social media account accusing Chinese-linked business figures of orchestrating a vast gold-smuggling operation that is allegedly bleeding Zimbabwe of millions of dollars in mineral wealth. According to insiders, a syndicate led by Chinese national Zuo Wenzhong and Australian businessman Moham Karim allegedly smuggled more than 120 kilogrammes of gold, worth an estimated US$10 million, from Kwekwe’s Silobela gold belt into the black market. Their company, Podhill (Pvt) Ltd, is said to have declared less than 4kg of gold in 2024, despite internal records showing that thousands of kilogrammes were processed monthly. Investigators allege that Zuo, together with associates He Huayang, Duan Yuanbin, and Taleb, ran a covert network that funnelled gold to Dubai and China, bypassing official export channels. The Zimbabwe Republic Police Minerals and Border Control Unit has reportedly launched a full-scale probe into Podhill, Generous Resources, and Milhub, uncovering private financial ledgers and sales records suggesting gold worth over US$10 million was diverted from state oversight. Analysts say the renewed focus on Chinese mining interests mirrors past allegations of large-scale mineral looting under former President Robert Mugabe, who once claimed that US$15 billion worth of diamonds had been stolen — largely implicating Chinese firms. “This appears to be a rehash of the same old script,” said one political observer. “Whenever one faction within ZANU PF feels the Chinese are favouring their rivals, these allegations emerge. It’s less about justice and more about power manoeuvres within the party.” The ongoing accusations underscore the complex nexus of politics, foreign capital, and corruption in Zimbabwe’s mining sector — and how ZANU PF’s factional battles continue to spill into the public arena.

The long narcissistic, Faustian journey of GHK Lall
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The long narcissistic, Faustian journey of GHK Lall

I SAW an interview that GHK Lall gave to Travis Chase. Let me remind you of a line I wrote in a column on Lall for Wednesday, October 15, 2025: It went like this: “Please believe me when I say that when I read that GHK Lall is suing Mikhail Rodrigues, the person that goes under the name “Guyanese Critics” I was in uncontrollable rage.” I was overcome with anger about Lall once more when I saw his interview with Travis Chase. My first bout of uncontrollable rage about Lall occurred about 10 years ago. It happened when I read the words he used to describe people who reply to him. He exclaimed in shock at the gutter nature of Guyanese society that he sees. And why was it gutter-like? Because people were replying to Lall, a man with high moral principles who pity those who could resort to what Lall deems inferior language. There and then I knew Lall felt he was a different man, who was superior. There is only one word to describe it, “narcissist.” From those ten years ago, until this day, the characteristics of hauteur, pomposity and hubris, superiority could be found in Lall’s writing including the interview with Travis Chase last week and in every column he wrote since the Chase interview. I would shut out any defence you may have of Lall by quoting him. You see for yourself that Lall does not meet his critics head-on. Lall is annoyed that people should criticise him. This narcissist streak is in full display in the Chase interview. Let’s examine the Chase chat with him. But before we do so, was the Chase forum the best place? Why Chase? Because he knows Chase will not bring out the mountains of sanctimonious hypocrisy that Lall is guilty of. He starts the interview with his superiority on full display. He said he is hurt about what people are saying about him. Here are his words: “It is painful for the honest work you put out as a servant of the people to be thrown into your face, to be distorted in this scurrilous manner.” This is the exact Lall of ten years ago. He likes to dismiss criticism of him as “scurrilous. Anyone coming from another planet and looking at Lall would not know that this man composes the most scurrilous, venomous, ugly, malignant, dangerous, and deadly things about people, including this columnist. He wrote that he knows the three businessmen who built my house, much to the expansive anger of my wife. It was personally insulting to this woman, who spent all her life savings and her mother’s assistance to put a roof over our heads. The next day after the Chase interview, Lall was his nasty self in his Kaieteur News column, in which his critics were dismissed using the most disgusting descriptions, in which they were likened to dogs. I quote him: “Truth and principle have been the first sacrificial lambs. Before that, character and self-respect went the way of the dogs. I pity the dogs.” This is Lall, but let’s bring out more episodes of narcissism. A few years ago, Lall wrote that he got up from bed a few times at random way after midnight and saw a car circling his house, which he blamed on a state conspiracy. People laughed at him because it is only when he wakes up late at night that he sees the car. Now let’s quote him from his daily Stabroek News letter yesterday (Monday): “They know where to find me, due to their continuous surveillance of my surroundings.” No one hates the government more than the editor-in-chief of the Stabroek News, Anand Persaud. He has more resources to use against the government, but Persaud has never complained that he is under state surveillance. Lincoln Lewis hates the PPP/C Government and has more resources at his disposal to use against the government but Lewis has never informed the nation that his workplace and home are under surveillance. Henry Jeffrey writes as poisonously as Lall against the government but Jeffrey has never accused the state of spying on him. I could go on to name names of people who are social media influencers living right here in Guyana and their views are carried farther in Guyana than Lall’s but we never heard them accuse the state of watching their every move. Someone like Kian Jabour comes to mind. So why is a young, energetic young anti-PPP activist like Jabour overlooked by the police spy agency and the police pick on a 77-year-old fellow like GKH Lall? Could it be narcissism or a runaway imagination? Maybe it is both. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Guyana National Newspapers Limited.

Reconstituting the Zimbabwean Soul: Why Culture, Not Politics, Will Heal the Nation

Until every Zimbabwean can willingly and proudly sing the national anthem—word for word, hand over heart—the dream of nationhood remains unfinished. The anthem is not merely a melody or ceremonial prelude to state functions. It is the collective rhythm of a people’s moral consciousness, the metaphysical thread that binds private identity to public purpose. When […]The post Reconstituting the Zimbabwean Soul: Why Culture, Not Politics, Will Heal the Nation first appeared on The Zimbabwe Mail.

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