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MRP needs US$650k to intensify its self-determination international engagement
The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) is appealing for US$ 650,000 to intensify international engagements that seek to push the Zimbabwean government to the negotiating table on its efforts to achieve se...Published: 07 Jun 2025 at 21:51hrs | 449 | by Staff reporter
Geza's selective apology fails to extend the same for Gukurahundi atrocities
Geza apologizes unreservedly for the atrocities he and war veterans committed between the year 2000 and 2008 and he stops there: Gukurahundi atrocities are consciously excluded for fear of opening a p...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 21:13hrs | 1615 | by Nomazulu Thata
MRP Appeals to CICC Over Zanu PF's Crimes Against Humanity in Matabeleland
MTHWAKAZI Republic Party (MRP) Leader Mqondisi Moyo has intensified his party's efforts by engaging the Coalition for the International Criminal Court (CICC) to intervene in what he describes as the Z...Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 16:22hrs | 666 | by Stephen Jakes
Mthwakazi petitions UN over Zanu-PF oppression
The Matabeleland secessionist group, Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP), has petitioned the United Nations (UN) and other international bodies, accusing the Zanu-PF-led government of committing crimes aga...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 15:28hrs | 377 | by Staff reporter
Tamborinyoka's Corruption List: Fact or Fiction?
Luke Tamborinyoka is a name that sunk into political oblivion with the passing of Morgan Tsvangirai. Emmerson Mnangagwa in a display of love and putting country over political differences granted Morg...Published: 05 Mar 2025 at 16:03hrs | 1807 | by John Mbizvo
Biden, Blinken face ICC war crimes probe over Gaza genocide support
Human rights advocacy organisation DAWN has requested that the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigate former US officials, President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Secretary...Published: 25 Feb 2025 at 13:40hrs | 539 | by Staff reporter
Malawi orders troops to withdraw from DR Congo
Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has ordered the military to begin preparing to withdraw from their peacekeeping mission in the volatile eastern Democratic of Congo.The Malawian troops are ...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 06:59hrs | 1618 | by Staff reporter
Trump to impose sanctions on International Criminal Court
U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Thursday to sanction the International Criminal Court for targeting the United States and its allies, such as Israel, a White House official...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 20:06hrs | 966 | by Staff reporter
ICC issues arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu
The international criminal court has issued arrest warrants for the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, the country's former defence minister Yoav Gallant and the Hamas leader Mohammed Deif fo...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 12:49hrs | 793 | by Staff reporter
Call for reparations: A mere excuse by failed African leaders!
As the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM) kicked off this week in Samoa, the topic of reparations for slavery and colonialism has once again been thrust into the spotlight. Sever...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 20:31hrs | 281 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Putin's arrest failed
Since March 17, 2023, Vladimir Putin has been under an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court. The Russian president is allegedly responsible for war crimes in Ukraine and specifically f...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 16:48hrs | 1439 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi Republic Party petitions ICC, UN over rights abuses in Zimbabwe
The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) has called on the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the International Criminal Court (ICC) to intervene in what it describes as a crackdow...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 16:08hrs | 1131 | by Nkosi Moyo
Mnangagwa confronting the Gukurahundi ghost
President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Sunday initiated a Gukurahundi hearings outreach program led by chiefs from the Matabeleland region. The aim is to gather information about the atrocities that occurred...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 20:55hrs | 420 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean association goes after Gayton McKenzie, lodges 'hate speech' criminal complaint
A criminal complaint has been made against incoming sports, arts and culture minister Gayton McKenzie, leader of the Patriotic Alliance party, for "incitement of xenophobic violence, hate speech and i...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 07:08hrs | 29 | by Staff reporter
US votes to punish ICC over Israel
The US House of Representatives on Tuesday voted to punish the International Criminal Court for seeking to charge Israeli leaders with war crimes in Gaza.ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan has sought a...Published: 05 Jun 2024 at 09:17hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
ICC chief prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has applied for arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas's leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, for war crimes....Published: 20 May 2024 at 16:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe: A bottled up nation
GLOBAL capitals have erupted into angry protests over Israel's continued relentless and ruthless bombardment of Palestine's Gaza Strip where millions have been displaced and thousands killed.A...Published: 17 Jan 2024 at 04:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF wades into Gaza genocide
THE ruling Zanu-PF party has hailed the South African government for its application to the International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hague seeking the declaration of Israel's military assault on Gaza...Published: 15 Jan 2024 at 05:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
South Africa files case at ICJ accusing Israel of 'genocidal acts' in Gaza
South Africa has filed a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing it of crimes of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza after nearly three months of relentless Israeli...Published: 30 Dec 2023 at 08:24hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Why is Africa always desperate for a master to serve?
Will Africa ever stand on her own two feet, or she is determined to forever be under the control of one global power or the other? In the recent history of our continent, it would appear we ar...Published: 01 Aug 2023 at 22:15hrs | 12 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa says he stands in solidarity with Putin over Ukraine war
Zimbabwe stands in solidarity with Russia as it wages war on Ukraine, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said in a meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Friday.In comments that will anger we...Published: 28 Jul 2023 at 21:12hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa agrees he will arrest Putin if he ever sets foot in SA
The Cyril Ramaphosa led South African government has agreed to execute the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin if he ever sets foot in the countr...Published: 21 Jul 2023 at 16:40hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
SA threatened with sanctions for its non-aligned stance on Ukraine Russia war
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated that the West has threatened African countries with sanctions if they refuse to take sides in the conflict in Ukraine.He said South Africa was one of t...Published: 19 Jul 2023 at 06:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Pentagon blocking prosecution of Russia by ICC as this could lead to prosecution of American soldiers
The Pentagon has been accused of blocking the sharing of US intelligence with the international criminal court (ICC) about Russian war crimes in Ukraine.The Biden White House and state departm...Published: 11 Jun 2023 at 10:31hrs | 7 | by Erick Matotoba
The International Criminal Court a ridiculous organisation
The world has recently been surprised to hear that the ICC has issued a ‘warrant of arrest' for Russian President Vladimir Putin. The central charge against him is that he is responsible for the abd...Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 06:59hrs | 3 | by Ian Beddowes
Pulling out of the International Criminal Court is the right thing to do now
IN 2018, the United States of America threatened sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) in a bid to stop the international body from prosecuting US servicemen over alleged detainee a...Published: 31 May 2023 at 06:59hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
South African Defence Force will not arrest Putin
The South African Defence Force says it will not arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin if he comes here for the BRICS Summit.The International Criminal Court has issued a warrant of arrest f...Published: 30 May 2023 at 08:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
South Africa grants immunity to Putin
The South African has gazetted International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor's notice for the Diplomatic Immunity and Privileges Act to be granted to all international officials at BR...Published: 30 May 2023 at 07:47hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter
The tragedy of Zimbabwe
Main opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere last week spoke at the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy - a major United Nations conference that shines a sp...Published: 26 May 2023 at 06:34hrs | 1 | by Fadzayi Mahere
'Russia is in a war with imperialism'
FIREBRAND leader of South African opposition party, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Mr Julius Malema has said Russia was at war with imperialism, in the war against Ukraine and declared that he could...Published: 25 May 2023 at 06:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Julius Malema would supply weapons to Russia
The leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), South Africa's third-largest political party, has said he would "supply weapons to Russia" because Moscow is "in a war with imperialism".In a...Published: 24 May 2023 at 17:21hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Why does Africa feel it has to be a slave to one global power or the other?
Will Africa ever be truly free? That is the question that always bugs my mind, as I watch the manner in which our leaders appear perpetually trapped in a 'slave mentality' - whereby, they beli...Published: 29 Apr 2023 at 12:17hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
ANC wants South Africa to withdraw ICC membership
President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed the ANC has again decided South Africa must withdraw its membership of the International Criminal Court (ICC)."The governing party, the ANC, has taken t...Published: 25 Apr 2023 at 19:43hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Bow out gracefully, respect voters
IT was refreshing to hear Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu telling United States President Joe Biden that, "Israel does not make policies guided by pressures from abroad." This was after Bide...Published: 04 Apr 2023 at 06:25hrs | 3 | by Mbuso Ndlovu
Moscow opens criminal case over Putin warrant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor and judges who issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin have become the targets of a criminal case, Russia's Investigative Commit...Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 13:52hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Meaningless ICC arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin
The International Criminal Court said Friday it has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes because of his alleged involvement in abductions of children from Ukrai...Published: 17 Mar 2023 at 18:14hrs | 2 | by AP
Opposition outfit demands Mnangagwa's prosecution at ICC over Gukurahundi
FRINGE opposition political outfit, the People's Patriotic Party (PPP), wants President Emmerson Mnangagwa dragged before the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charges of human rights abuse relati...Published: 08 Sep 2022 at 06:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Open letter to President Mnangagwa
DEAR President Emmerson Mnangagwa,We appeal to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to officially either serve you summons or issue a warrant of arrest or proceed to apprehend, interrogate a...Published: 08 Sep 2022 at 06:44hrs | 1 | by Zvaringeni Samuel Chasi, Patriotic Party Zimbabwe president
Chamisa says 'sanctions must go'
OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) President Nelson Chamisa ignited varied criticism after he was cornered by a Twitter user on the issue of sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by western nation...Published: 20 Jul 2022 at 18:38hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa hails best world student team
ZIMBABWE's students are inspirational and continue conquering the world in various spheres raising the country's flag high in whatever endeavour and in the process earning commendation from President ...Published: 06 Jun 2022 at 09:39hrs | 11 | by Staff Reporter
'We'll get him dead or alive': Reid's Mpiranya trail to Zimbabwe
A BESPECTACLED white man of medium height probably in his early 60s walks into the hotel restaurant where I am seated outside on patio couches basking in the sunshine while surfing social media platfo...Published: 22 May 2022 at 11:20hrs | 28 | by Dumisani Muleya
Precedent that undermines credibility of Human Rights Council
On April 7, the UN General Assembly decided to suspend Russia's membership in the Human Rights Council. This establishes a destructive precedent not only for the future of the Human Rights Cou...Published: 13 Apr 2022 at 06:32hrs | 1 | by Alfred de Zayas
When the police officer is actually a thug
CRISES bring out the best or worst in people.Well, for Britain, the current fuel shortages have brought out the bad and nasty side of a people that we are told are supposedly more civilised th...Published: 03 Oct 2021 at 08:10hrs | 3 | by Bishop Lazi
US hypocrisy knows no bounds
The United States is a two faced nation that says one thing and turns around and does the exact opposite. It has been known to be the proponent of democracy and of civil and human rights. ...Published: 17 May 2021 at 06:41hrs | 1 | by Prosperity Mzila
Is Zim's deafening silence on Palestinians' bombardment instructive of regime's long-standing relationship with Israel?
Ever since the relentless bombardment on the Palestinian territory of Gaza was ruthlessly unleashed by the Israeli regime on Monday 10 May 2021, I have been patiently awaiting a statement of condemnat...Published: 16 May 2021 at 07:47hrs | 4 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Ugandan former child soldier turned rebel commander jailed for 25 years for war crimes
A former Ugandan child soldier who became a rebel commander has been sentenced to 25 years in prison.Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, the Netherlands, said Domini...Published: 06 May 2021 at 13:13hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Obert Mpofu argues that Gukurahundi genocide was dealt with by 1987 Unity Accord
IN VIEWS that are set to be a major talking point in the coming days and weeks, former Cabinet minister Obert Mpofu, says it is time to forgive and move on from the Gukurahundi killings of the 1...Published: 16 Oct 2020 at 20:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Crisis' in Zimbabwe: A neighbour's perspective
From as far back as May, several individuals and organisations from Zimbabwe, the region and beyond have been pushing the baseless and politically-mischievous narrative that Zimbabwe is mired in a cri...Published: 28 Sep 2020 at 06:46hrs | 1 | by Pardon Muzavazi
Ian Khama ratchets pressure on Mnangagwa
FORMER Botswana president Ian Khama says the region must step in to resolve the Zimbabwe crisis as pressure mounts on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to hold talks with his rivals.Khama, who was ...Published: 20 Sep 2020 at 08:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Role of government and Matabeleland Collective under scrutiny
For decades, successive Zanu-PF governments have attempted to introduce developmental and political programmes in Matabeleland without consulting the locals. In all instances these programmes ...Published: 30 Aug 2020 at 11:01hrs | | by Lovemore Moyo
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