Deputy Chief Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza has ruled that expelled Movement for Democratic Change vice-president Thokozani Khupe’s application is urgent.

Before President Emmerson Mnangagwa came to power in November last year reports said there were about 70 political parties in the country.

Expelled Movement for Democratic Change vice-president Thokozani Khupe’s application to the Constitutional Court to have her expulsion from Parliament reversed will be heard today, specifically to decide whether the matter should be heard on an urgent basis or not.

British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson today held an “historic meeting” meeting with his Zimbabwean counterpart Sibusiso Moyo which is expected to pave the way for the country's return to the Commonwealth, the Daily Mail says.

British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson and his Zimbabwean counterpart Sibusiso Moyo are expected to discuss the re-admittance of Zimbabwe to the Commonwealth with other African ministers today.