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South Africa

Mnangagwa’s rule expected to be extended until 2030 as Zimbabwe cabinet approves plan

Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa celebrates after being inaugurated in 2023 in the capital Harare | Tafadzwa Ufumeli/Getty Images

Zimbabwe’s cabinet has approved draft constitutional amendments that could allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until at least 2030, intensifying a bitter national debate over democracy and governance. The plan, endorsed at a meeting on Tuesday, proposes changing the Constitution to extend presidential and parliamentary terms from five years to seven years and to shift the method of choosing a president from direct popular vote to election by Members of Parliament.

Nyambita Magoma
February 12, 2026

South Africa

Zambian Court Orders Seizure of $1.3 Million in Assets From Former President Lungu’s Son

Zambia’s High Court has ordered the seizure of assets worth more than $1.3 million from Dalitso Lungu, the son of former president Edgar Lungu, after ruling that he could not credibly explain how he acquired 79 vehicles, 23 parcels of land and other properties. The ruling by the Economic and Financial Crimes Court in Lusaka on Monday follows an application by the Director of Public Prosecutions arguing that the assets were “tainted” and likely linked to unlawful activity. Dalitso is reported to have failed to offer verifiable evidence that the wealth was lawfully obtained.

Nyambita Magoma
February 12, 2026

East & Central Africa

Paul Mackenzie: Kenyan court charges cult leader over 52 more deaths

Kenyan court charges cult leader Paul Mackenzie over 52 more deaths | The Star Kenya

Kenyan court arraigns controversial cult leader Paul Mackenzie and seven associates on fresh charges over the deaths of 52 people whose bodies were found in shallow graves in southeast Kenya in 2025. The defendants all pleaded not guilty.

Nyambita Magoma
February 12, 2026
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United States

FAA Halts El Paso Flights Over Security

Passengers queue at El Paso International Airport after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration lifted its temporary closure of the airspace over El Paso, saying all flights will resume as normal and that there was no threat to commercial aviation, in El Paso, Texas, U.S., February 11, 2026. | REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez

The FAA has suspended all flights into and out of El Paso, Texas, for the next 10 days, citing "unspecified security reasons." The move has sparked speculation about border-related operations or high-level federal activity in the region.

SWT News Desk
February 11, 2026

Business & Finance

World Bank Approves $245 Million to Help 2.3 Million in Himachal Pradesh Build Climate-Resilient Infrastructure

World Bank Approves $200M for India Weather Resilience

The World Bank has approved new financing to help 2.3 million people in Himachal Pradesh, India, build infrastructure resilient to extreme weather. The project focuses on "community-owned" solutions to survive the increasingly volatile climate in the Himalayas.

SWT News Desk
February 11, 2026

Europe

Lufthansa Pilots and Cabin Crew Begin One-Day Strike, Hundreds of Flights Grounded Across Germany

Passengers queue at Duesseldorf Airport during a warning strike staged by Lufthansa ground staff over 9.5 % pay claim by Germany's public sector workers union Verdi, in Duesseldorf, Germany July 27, 2022. | REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay

A coordinated one-day strike by Lufthansa pilots and cabin crew has begun, grounding hundreds of flights across Germany. The union is demanding higher employer contributions to pensions, causing travel chaos throughout Europe.

SWT News Desk
February 11, 2026

Europe

Portugal Interior Minister Resigns After Floods

Following intense public criticism over the government's handling of recent catastrophic floods, Portugal’s Interior Minister has officially stepped down. The floods have caused widespread damage and raised questions about urban climate resilience.

SWT News Desk
February 11, 2026

Asia

Bangladesh Holds Tense Post-Uprising Elections

Security has been tightened across Bangladesh as the country holds its first national elections since the 2024 uprising. Islamists are reportedly gaining ground in a high-stakes vote that will determine the country's democratic trajectory.

SWT News Desk
February 11, 2026

Business & Finance

Heineken Announces Up to 6,000 Job Cuts as Beer Sales Slide

Bottles of Heineken beer are displayed in a supermarket. | REUTERS/Dado Ruvic.

The world’s second-largest brewer, Heineken, announced it would cut up to 6,000 roles over the next two years. The company is facing significant headwinds as global beer sales volume continues to slide amid changing consumer habits.

Josephs Quartzy
February 11, 2026

Technology

AI Chip War: Broadcom vs. Nvidia

Nvidia vs. Broadcom: The AI Chip War Intensifies | AI Made/SWT Images

The battle for AI dominance reached a new peak today as market analysts highlighted Broadcom as the first genuine threat to Nvidia's crown. As Broadcom ramps up production, investors are bracing for a shift in how AI infrastructure is priced globally.

Josephs Quartzy
February 11, 2026

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