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20/03/2026

LONDON — The United Kingdom has formally authorized the United States to use British military bases to conduct strikes against Iranian missile sites that are targeting shipping vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

In a statement released following a meeting of UK ministers, the government confirmed that existing agreements for the US to utilize UK facilities for "the collective self-defence of the region" extend to operations aimed at degrading Iranian missile capabilities.

"The agreement for the US to use UK bases ⁠in the collective self-defence ⁠of the region ⁠includes US defensive operations to degrade the missile sites and capabilities being ‌used to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz," the official statement read.

The confirmation expands upon previous remarks by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who had stated the US was permitted to use the bases for "defence strikes" concerning Iran.

The authorisation has heightened diplomatic friction between the UK and Iran. Prior to the UK ministers' meeting, the Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement declaring that permitting the US to launch attacks from British military bases would constitute the UK's "participation in aggression."

In response to Tehran's posture, UK Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper stated she had spoken directly with her Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi. Cooper said she explicitly warned Araghchi "against targeting UK bases, territory or interests directly."

The exact locations of the British military bases slated for potential use by US forces were not detailed in the provided government statement. - Zimbo LIVE London

20/03/2026

20/03/2026

ARE YOU READY?
GET READY BECAUSE WE,THE CITIZENS
Nelson Chamisa

20/03/2026

HARARE — Politician Temba Mliswa has issued a scathing response to a coalition of retired military generals and civil servants, dismissing their opposition to Constitutional Amendment No. 3 as a “duplicitous campaign” and accusing them of attempting to intimidate civilian political discourse.

The rebuttal follows a recent public letter from the ex-combatants, represented by Air Marshal (Retired) Henry Muchena, which warned against the amendment and characterised Mliswa's previous criticisms of the group as dangerous.

In a detailed statement, Mliswa rejected the group's posture, describing their correspondence as a "menacing communication" and asserting that military decorum has no place in democratic political debates.

“Zimbabwe is a democratic and not a military state where individuals must shrink from expressing their views,” Mliswa stated. He emphasised that the political arena requires engagement on “equal footing” based on the merits of arguments, rather than reliance on “the adornments of rank and distinction.”

Mliswa directly challenged Muchena—whom he claimed is also known as Jabulani Mahlangu—accusing the retired general of hypocrisy regarding his current defense of universal adult suffrage. According to Mliswa, Muchena and his associates possess a “dark legacy” tied to partisan violence during past elections.

The politician alleged that in 2009, Muchena and other military leaders orchestrated a brutal campaign to secure former President Robert Mugabe’s grip on power during a contentious June runoff, which resulted in civilian deaths and mass displacement. Mliswa further claimed that in 2013, Muchena and Sydney Nyanungo led a violent quasi-military initiative dubbed "Operation Return to Zanu PF," deploying senior military personnel to rural and urban areas to rally political support.

“The same Muchena, who today postures as a paragon of liberation virtues, was reportedly the orchestrator of a campaign that deployed senior military personnel... to undermine the very same universal adult suffrage that he now claims to champion,” Mliswa said. He noted that during his own political tenure in Hurungwe, he refused to participate in such strategies.

Addressing the broader context of Zimbabwe's governance, Mliswa argued that the current administration, the Second Republic, is a product of the collective will of the citizenry rather than mere military influence. He pointed to the 2017 transition, asserting that the military “faltered” when Mugabe resisted coercion, and that it was ultimately a public uprising and parliamentary impeachment proceedings that forced the former president's resignation.

Regarding the proposed constitutional changes, Mliswa maintained his support for "vigorous and unbiased public dialogue" but questioned the timing of the generals' intervention. He challenged the group on why they remained silent when the resolution that birthed the Amendment Bill was circulating within ZANU PF structures and conferences.

Describing their current actions as a factional conspiracy, Mliswa accused the group of commodifying the liberation struggle for self-serving political leverage.

“The liberation heroes did their part and it's high time national leadership shifted to a younger generation with a different mindset,” Mliswa concluded. “It's dangerous to have elders that are forever entitled to power to the point of resisting even what thrives a nation or their own party.” - Zimbo LIVE Harare

20/03/2026

20/03/2026

STATEMENT ON THE DECISION BY THE CONFEDERATION OF AFRICAN FOOTBALL (CAF) TO WITHDRAW THE AFCON 2025 CHAMPIONSHIP FROM SENEGAL AND AWARD TO MOROCCO.

March 18, 2026

In football, the Laws of the Game are clear: the referee on the pitch is the final authority on decisions made during the match. Once play is allowed to continue and the match is completed, the result obtained on the field must stand.
Under the applicable rules of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), match officials have full authority during the game.

CAF regulations are in line with the FIFA Laws of the Game, which provide that:
“The referee has full authority to enforce the Laws of the Game in connection with the match to which he has been appointed, and his decisions on facts connected with play are final.”

— Law 5, Laws of the Game (applied by all Confederations including CAF competitions).
In the present case of the final AFCON match between Senegal and Morocco, the referee allowed the match to continue after the walk-off by Senegal, and the game was completed, including extra time, with a result obtained on the field of play.

Additionally, post match, the referee report noted a stoppage during the match, not a forfieture and recommended appropiate sanctions for the infractions during the match.
For this reason, the subsequent decision by CAF committee, taken after the match had already been concluded, should not override the authority exercised by the referee during the game in keeping with the Laws of the Game - Law 5.

Football must be decided on the pitch, not re-decided after the final whistle.
There is therefore no sporting justification to nullify a match that was completed in accordance with the referee’s authority and the Laws of the Game otherwise the beautiful game will head down a slippery slope where committee room officials and not match officials will be making post match rulings to override referees on-field decisions like penalties, offside and red cards.

Where will it end?
This decision has further scarred and blemished African football, undermining confidence in the fairness, consistency, and integrity of football on the continent.
I call on the court of Arbitration for Sports(CAS) and other relevant authorities to move decisively so that this travesty does not stand.

I also want to use this opportunity to clarify that social media posts widely circulating claiming that I support the decision by CAF Disciplinary Committee against Senegal is blatantly false.
All those circulating my image and attaching same to such fallacious statements are advised to refrain.

George Manneh Weah, Sr.
Ballon D’or Winner (1995)
Three Times African Footballer of the Year (1989, 1994, 1995)

19/03/2026

TSEPETE TSEPETE

19/03/2026

Mhsrip

19/03/2026

Is this true

19/03/2026

American journalist Ethan Levins claimed that Benjamin Netanyahu died on March 8th.

Levins alleged that his son, Yair Netanyahu, did not post on X for seven days due to a shiva, the Jewish mourning period.

18/03/2026

Breaking NEWS

According to the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA), diesel is now priced at ZWG 52.19 per litre (US$2.05), while petrol (E5 blend) stands at ZWG 55.13 per litre (US$2.17).

The government says the move comes even as the country maintains more than three months’ worth of fuel reserves, supported by supplies from Beira and inland storage facilities and there is no immediate risk of shortages