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Zimbabweans should know that independence never guarantees freedom
This is a truth that has seemingly been lost on many people. For some strange reason, we appear to believe that the attainment of political independence by a country automatically translates i...Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 16:19hrs | 602 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa boasts of being Zimbabwe's 'CIO Godfather'
BY his own admission this week, President Emmerson Mnangagwa is the architect of Zimbabwe's brutal security system which has left a trail of human rights violations, abductions, forced disappearances ...Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Interpol lists sixteen Zimbabweans as missing
SIXTEEN Zimbabweans, three from Bulawayo are on the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) missing persons list after they disappeared on different dates.Interpol is an internat...Published: 17 Feb 2022 at 05:37hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
We are not Afraid of Mnangagwa , It's only that we are law abiding citizens
The denial of freedom of the masses by Zanu pf led government has gone too far. What the Zanu pf led government is forgetting is that its party is a minority which survives and rule through force . Bu...Published: 20 Oct 2020 at 14:04hrs | | by Fanuel Chinowaita
March against sanctions a banal, scapegoating exercise
THIS lot do not get it, do they?Or maybe they are deliberately obtuse?When I first read that President Emmerson Mnangagwa was due to address an anti-sanctions march, I thought it was o...Published: 05 Sep 2019 at 08:05hrs | 1 | by Nqaba Matshazi
A history of abductions, assassinations in Zimbabwe
October 15, 1975: Edson Sithole and his secretary Miriam Mhlanga were grabbed by unknown assailants, bundled into a car and were never seen again. A few weeks earlier, Sithole had fallen out with othe...Published: 01 Sep 2019 at 15:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Govt urged to set up missing persons database
Civic society organisations (CSOs) are calling on the government to set-up a missing persons database for suspected abduction victims dating back to the Gukurahundi period.The call was made by...Published: 26 Mar 2019 at 06:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
European Union speaks on Itai Dzamara
The European Union has called upon the government of Zimbabwe to reveal what happened to missing activist Itai Dzamara who was abducted by suspected members of the Military Intelligence Department on ...Published: 08 Mar 2019 at 11:16hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Sanctions a convenient scapegoat for Zimbabwe’s political elite
One of the issues that has dominated the Zimbabwe political landscape for a while is the matter of sanctions, with campaigners for their removal saying they are holding back Zimbabwe, but I argue this...Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 17:48hrs | | by Nqaba Matshazi
Reconciliation, healing elusive in Zimbabwe
VICE-PRESIDENT Kembo Mohadi's revelation that he is still suffering from the trauma of the grenade attack that killed two people at a June campaign rally in Bulawayo addressed by President Emmerson Mn...Published: 03 Oct 2018 at 07:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa govt should account for missing people says EFF
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party leader Innocent Ndibali yesterday challenged President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government to use the Independence Day commemorations to reflect on some of the State'...Published: 19 Apr 2018 at 07:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Statement of the EFF on the Occasion of the Zimbabwe Independence Day
The Economic Freedom Fighters is committed to the unfettered economic emancipation of all people of Zimbabwe view the occasion of the 2018 Independence Day as the dawn of a new era both within the pol...Published: 18 Apr 2018 at 07:08hrs | | by EFF Media Relations
Mujuru promises Dzamara inquiry
FORMER Vice-President and opposition People's Rainbow Coalition (PRC) presidential candidate, Joice Mujuru has pledge to leave no stone unturned in the search for missing human rights activist, Itai D...Published: 05 Apr 2018 at 07:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police action on Dzamara smacks of hypocrisy
Three years ago, activist Itai Dzamara was abducted and the police seemed to be lackadaisical in their investigations to finding him.The police were ordered by the High Court to give regular u...Published: 28 Mar 2018 at 07:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mujuru vows Dzamara, Chizuze search if elected
PEOPLE'S Rainbow Coalition (PRC) presidential candidate Joice Mujuru has set in her first 100 days priorities, a judicial inquiry into the abduction of anti-Mugabe journalists Itai Dzamara, among othe...Published: 24 Mar 2018 at 11:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
America deals Mnangagwa massive blow
THE United States has dealt President Emmerson Mnangagwa a massive body blow, tabling a raft of very challenging electoral reform demands that include a reconstitution of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commis...Published: 24 Mar 2018 at 10:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa must apologise for Gukurahundi: American Senate demands
Members of the United States of America's Senate Foreign Relations Committee Jeff Flake and Chris Coons have demanded that Zimbabwean President Emmesron Mnangagwa and his administration implement a ra...Published: 23 Mar 2018 at 15:16hrs | | by Byo24News Reporter
Mujuru's PRC promises economic boom in first 100 days in power
The People's Rainbow Coalition (PRC) led by Joice Mujuru has said if elected into power, the country will experience rapid economic boom which is based on its 10 pledges.PRC secretary-general ...Published: 22 Mar 2018 at 06:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa cannot change the effects of 37 years'
The founder of #ThisFlag Movement Pastor Evan Mawarire presented a passionate speech about his experiences, economic drive, and constitutional challenges at Westminster Parliament today.The ev...Published: 26 Feb 2018 at 07:45hrs | 9 | by Kingstone Jambawo
Mnangagwa cannot change the effects of 37 years - Mawarire
London - 22 February 2018 - The founder of #ThisFlag Movement Pastor Evan Mawarire presented a passionate speech about his experiences, economic drive, and constitutional challenges at Westminster Par...Published: 23 Feb 2018 at 07:22hrs | 10 | by Kingstone Jambawo
The Gukurahundi issue is far from over - MDC
MDC led by Welshman Ncube has said the Gukurahundi issue is far from over despite some Zanu PF officials trying to sweep it under the carpet.This was after Special adviser to President Emmerso...Published: 12 Dec 2017 at 06:54hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Coltart responds to Jonathan Moyo house attack
Former Minister of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture David has responded to Jonathan Moyo's house attack saying that is how those who opposed ZANU PF experienced for decades.Earlier Moyo twee...Published: 28 Nov 2017 at 14:13hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
People salutes the ZDF but still calls for Zanu-PF to go
Saturday 18 November marks the end of of Robert Gabriel Mugabe who has been tormenting the children of Zimbabwe since 1980. He has been a "goblin" which haunts the whole family "Zimbabweans" while he ...Published: 20 Nov 2017 at 10:19hrs | | by Fanuel Chinowaita
ZPP bemoans govt failure to ratify International Convention of all Persons against Enforced Disappearance
Zimbabwe Peace Project has bemoaned government's failure to ratify the international Convention of all Persons against Enforced Disappearances.On August 30 the world commemorated the UN Intern...Published: 07 Sep 2017 at 07:16hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
ZLHR urge govt to respect media freedoms
On World Press Freedom Day, Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) urges the government to take tangible steps to respect media freedom as well as the right to freedom of expression.In a sta...Published: 04 May 2017 at 06:45hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe is a corruption cultured government
It is nothing shocking when Harare City Council (HCC) fails to account for $208 million of public funds in Zimbabwe as it is clear corruption which is now part and parcel of the current Mugabe &...Published: 10 Apr 2017 at 07:58hrs | | by Pythias Makonese
Stop enforced disappearances now and remedy damage caused - ZLHR
ZIMBABWE Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) have said they stand in solidarity with the victims, survivors and families of enforced disappearance as the world commemorates the United Nations Internationa...Published: 30 Aug 2016 at 07:39hrs | 5 | by Stephen Jakes
Thoughtless politics is Zimbabwe's downfall - Welshman Ncube
Opposition MDC leader Welshman Ncube has applauded Zimbabweans for shrugging off passive nature and adopted an aggressive character. Ncube said the move has taken a short period to occur. The country ...Published: 05 Aug 2016 at 13:19hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
ZLHR remembers Dzamara 15 months after his abduction
The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights on Thursday remembered the abducted democracy activist Itai Dzamara as it was 15 months complete since his disappearance."TODAY (Thursday) mar...Published: 10 Jun 2016 at 07:09hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
MDC-T hallucinating
My departed grandfather (may his dear soul rest in eternal peace) used to tell me that one might enjoy lying to others but it is dangerously suicidal to lie to yourself.The Movement for Democr...Published: 31 May 2016 at 15:16hrs | | by Chadzimura Mhute
Official statement on revelations of Itai Dzamara's whereabouts
PRESS STATEMENT ON ITAI DZAMARA Date: 30 May, 2016 It's almost 15 months since the diabolic abduction of Itai Dzamara. From the onset ...Published: 30 May 2016 at 12:56hrs | | by Dr. Patson Dzamara
Woman attacks MDC-T for abuse of dead hubby
THE widow of human rights activist, Paul Chizuze, Sibongile Maphosa, has threatened to sue the MDC-T for abusing the name of her husband and his pictures during demonstrations to gain political mileag...Published: 29 May 2016 at 10:37hrs | | by Roberta Katunga
ICAED call for the bringing back of abducted citizens
The International Coalition Against Enforced Disappearance (ICAED) on the Commemoration of the International Week of the Disappeared has called for the bringinmg back of those who disappeared by...Published: 26 May 2016 at 06:40hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
ZLHR joins the nation in celebrating Africa Day but...
ZIMBABWE Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has said it joins fellow Zimbabweans and the rest of the African continent in marking Africa Day but how ever expressed reservations over the citizens' freedom...Published: 25 May 2016 at 07:38hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
ZLHR joins press in celebrating Press Freedom Day
ZIMBABWE Lawyers For Human Rights (ZLHR) has said it joins all supporters of media freedom in commemorating World Press Freedom Day on 3 May 2016 at a time when media practitioners and ordinary ...Published: 04 May 2016 at 06:51hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
ZLHR concerned over missing Dzamara
Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights have expressed continued concerns over Itai Dzamara who is still missing 13 months since he was abducted on March 9 2015.In a statement ZLHR said it was 13 mo...Published: 11 Apr 2016 at 06:42hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Lawmakers urged to act on International Day for the rights of truth on gross human rights violations
The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights has urged law makers in the country to act on the issue of international day for the right to the truth concerning gross human rights violations and for dignity o...Published: 25 Mar 2016 at 09:49hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Agony and still no justice for abducted human rights activist- ZLHR
ZIMBABWE Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has reiterated its stand in solidarity with the Itai Dzamara family, friends and other peace lovingZimbabweans that are agonising over the continued disapp...Published: 11 Mar 2016 at 09:40hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
ZimRights demand progress on Dzamara search from govt
As March 9, 2016, marks a complete year after the abduction of journalist-cum-human rights activist, Itai Dzamara, the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) has demanded the need for the...Published: 09 Mar 2016 at 14:10hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabweans pilling pressure on government to bring back Dzamara
The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights has said the Zimbabweans remain unwavering in their demand and putting pressure on our authorities to resolve the mystery of Itai Dzamara’s disappearance....Published: 02 Mar 2016 at 05:58hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
ZLHR statement on Dzamara abduction
11 MONTHS ON-ITAI DZAMARA STILL DISAPPEAREDTUESDAY 09 February 2016 marks 11 months since Itai Dzamara, a pro-democracy campaigner and freelance journalist was disappeared.Zimbabwe L...Published: 09 Feb 2016 at 13:28hrs | | by ZLHR
Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition too sensational
The recent utterances by the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) to mark International Day of Human Rights are too sensational. It is an over simplification of a complex issue that the missing activis...Published: 14 Dec 2015 at 10:05hrs | | by Suitable Kajau
ZLHR urge government to implement human rights obligations
The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has urged the Zimbabwean government to implement in good faith their human rights obligations. The organisation made the remarks as the nation joined Afric...Published: 24 Oct 2015 at 10:51hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Govt of Zimbabwe must end culture of enforced disappearances
The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) has challenged the government of Robert Mugabe to end the culture of enforced citiozens disappearances.The organisation made the remarks as th...Published: 04 Sep 2015 at 06:39hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
8 Zimbabweans on Interpol missing persons list
DESPITE clamours by the opposition, Western diplomats and civil society organisations over the whereabouts of MDC-T activist Itai Dzamara, eight Zimbabweans are on the International Police Organisatio...Published: 19 Jul 2015 at 09:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Vatican City: Are these Robert Mugabe's 34 sins?
If EU sanctions were to apply in Vatican City, some people like Robert Mugabe and his wife would probably protest to the Holy See especially as Mugabe is reportedly having problems with his right ...Published: 27 Apr 2014 at 10:32hrs | | by Dr Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
12 Zimbabweans on Interpol wanted list
AT least 12 Zimbabweans are on the international police most wanted list for committing various offences regionally and internationally, while five others are recorded as missing persons whom the pol...Published: 30 Oct 2013 at 01:44hrs | | by Crime Reporter
MDC verifies nominations
THE Welshman Ncube-led MDC's secretariat and elections directorate are currently engaged in a rigorous verification of its parliamentary candidates after the party closed entries for aspiring candida...Published: 03 Apr 2013 at 07:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Search for missing activist 'Paul Chizuze' continues
The search for an activist who disappeared a year ago is continuing, with friends, family and colleagues refusing to give up on him.Paul Chizuze was last seen on the evening of February 8th la...Published: 12 Feb 2013 at 20:00hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Hopes fade for finding missing Zim political activist
Friends and colleagues of Zimbabwean human rights campaigner Paul Chizuze are losing hope of finding him alive. Some fear the prominent figure was abducted by the country's central government agents. ...Published: 04 Aug 2012 at 06:34hrs | | by Thabo Kunene
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