Chinhoyi councillors have clashed with Mayor Owen Charuza over the suspension of Town Clerk Maxwell Kaitano for alleged gross incompetence. The councillors passed a resolution to suspend Kaitano, but Mayor Charuza blocked the move, citing irregularities and legal concerns. The mayor convened a special meeting, refusing to endorse the suspension and offering Kaitano a second chance. Some councillors feel betrayed by Charuza's actions, insisting that the suspension was necessary to address poor service delivery, not for personal gain as suggested by allegations of seeking residential stands on State land. Kaitano has directed all inquiries to the mayor.

Factional fights have emerged within Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu PF party as central committee elections approach. The central committee is the party's highest decision-making body. Aspiring members rushed to submit CVs for vetting on the last day of submission. Qualifications for participation include at least 15 years of service in the party and five years in the provincial executive. Notable figures such as Joseph Made, Patrick Chinamasa, and others may face challenges in their respective districts. Zanu PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa and others have submitted papers for consideration. The provincial co-ordinating committee will make recommendations for candidates.

Zimbabwean war veterans are demanding $500,000 each, a sum that could total $17 billion and potentially collapse Zimbabwe’s economy. The demands were made amidst factional fights within the ruling party, Zanu PF. The government, already struggling to pay civil service salaries, is being asked to fulfill a promise made by President Robert Mugabe in 1997. The war veterans also seek diplomatic passports to avoid rigorous checks at borders. The ZNLWVA spokesperson, Douglas Mahiya, confirmed past negotiations and the government's failure to deliver on its promises. The situation is further complicated by internal conflicts within Zanu PF, with accusations that the G40 faction, allegedly backed by First Lady Grace Mugabe, is destabilizing the party.

Tensions between President Robert Mugabe and war veterans in Zimbabwe escalate as the veterans demand Mugabe cut ties with the G40 faction to regain their cooperation. The veterans, who have supported Mugabe's power for years and now back Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa, have denounced Mugabe as their patron due to G40's alleged corruption and divisive influence. Christopher Mutsvangwa, chairperson of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans’ Association, insists on a return to the traditional Zanu PF values and leadership. The veterans also express their intention to maintain alliances with military and security services, despite G40's interference. At a meeting in Chinhoyi, they call for the dismissal of corrupt ministers, specifically Jonathan Moyo and Saviour Kasukuwere, while threatening to withdraw support for Zanu PF in the upcoming 2018 elections.

Chaos ensued at Cooksey Hall in Chinhoyi during a recruitment exercise for the Air Force of Zimbabwe when hundreds of youths were turned away, with only 27 out of 800 passing. The selection process included a 10km run, medical check-up, and an aptitude test. Allegations of nepotism arose when unsuccessful candidates, including Obriel Musekiwa and Zezai Clemence Nyamini, who performed well in the run and tests, were not selected. The recruitment officers declined to comment on the selection criteria and refused to return educational certificates and marked papers to the candidates.

The Queen of Grace ZimAsset Trust, aligned with ZANU PF, has given the Chinhoyi municipality an ultimatum to provide essential services at vending sites by a specified date, threatening unspecified action. The group's president, Ephraim Chizola, demanded potable water, ablution facilities, lockers, and security personnel, while distancing the organization from First Lady Grace Mugabe and pledging allegiance to President Robert Mugabe. The council, led by mayor Test Michaels and town clerk Maxwell Kaitano, was warned to enact by-laws to suit economic conditions or face vendor resistance to levies.

Factions within President Robert Mugabe's Zanu PF party, reportedly led by Vice President Emerson Mnangagwa and First Lady Grace Mugabe, clashed in a primary election for a parliamentary seat in Norton. Ronald Tinashe Chindedza, associated with Mnangagwa's Lacoste group, won against candidates from the Generation 40 faction linked to Mrs. Mugabe. Allegations of vote rigging surfaced, with inflated vote counts at several polling stations. Losing candidates, including Bybit Tsomondo's agent Rexon Zuze, criticized the election process as undemocratic. The by-election will see Chindedza compete against independent candidate Temba Mliswa, with most opposition parties boycotting the event.

Farmers in Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe, are unprepared for the 2016/2017 agricultural season due to unpaid produce deliveries to the Grain Marketing Board and lack of agricultural inputs. Financial institutions have seized farmers' implements over unpaid loans. The Zimbabwe Farmers Union is seeking credits for seeds and fertilizer, but costs remain high. The union also promotes early ploughing and drought-tolerant crops in response to climate change. Farmers' organizations are urged to negotiate with the government for better producer prices, while analysts recommend government subsidies on inputs, citing lower fertilizer costs in neighboring Zambia.

Violent confrontations have occurred at Shackleton Mine near Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe, between youths from the ruling party Zanu PF and the opposition party Zimbabwe People First (ZimPF). The clashes took place ahead of a rally by former Vice-President Joice Mujuru, who is campaigning for the 2018 elections. ZimPF alleges that their outreach efforts were disrupted by Zanu PF, resulting in injuries and the seizure of a bus. ZimPF has criticized the police for bias towards Zanu PF, while a Zanu PF official claims their actions were in self-defense. This incident is part of a pattern of violence preceding Mujuru's rallies, often attributed to Zanu PF supporters.

Female medics in Zimbabwe's top-flight football league face abuse and discrimination, despite the global support for Eva Carneiro, former head medic at Chelsea FC, who won a £5 million settlement after a clash with coach Jose Mourinho. Local medics like Jacqueline Sarandega and Sibusisiwe Mthunzi endure challenges such as male egos, abusive fans, and archaic club traditions. Mthunzi was assaulted by Dynamos player Stephen Alimenda, who was fined and banned for three matches. Despite these issues, female medics continue to work and adapt to the demanding environment of football.