Latest news in Zimbabwe? September 10th, 2026
10-09-2026
Government & Politics
- Declaration of “Munhumutapa Day” Public Holiday: Through Statutory Instrument 148 of 2026, President Emmerson Mnangagwa officially gazetted September 15 as an annual public holiday titled “Munhumutapa Day”. The date, which aligns with the President’s birthday, has drawn wide public debate, with the administration framing it as a celebration honoring the legacy of the Munhumutapa Empire alongside modern national development. NewZimbabwe.com+ 1
- Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo: The 19th edition of the international tourism expo is underway in Masvingo at the Gymkhana Events and Conference Centre. allAfrica.com
- Surge in Tourism Inflows: Government reports presented at the expo indicated a sharp rise in sector activity, with tourist arrivals climbing to 6.4 million in the first half of 2026 (up from 5 million in H1 2025) and sector investments reaching $132.3 million. 新华网
- High-Profile Money Laundering Case: President Mnangagwa’s daughter-in-law was granted $5,000 bail following court appearances related to a high-profile $10 million money laundering investigation. NewZimbabwe.com
- Harare Municipal Crackdown: The Harare City Council announced the rollout of 24-hour round-the-clock enforcement patrols targeting illegal street vending across the central business district to enforce local bylaws and improve sanitation.