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Mnangagwa regime told to end State sponsored abductions
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government has been urged to end State-sponsored abductions, arbitrary arrests, detentions, and torture of opposition activists and human rights defenders.This c...Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 11:56hrs | 1334 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans in UK pile pressure on Mnangagwa regime
A GROUP of Zimbabweans in the United Kingdom recently petitioned that country's Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, calling on Britain to use its diplomatic links to engage Harare authorities over the abduct...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 07:35hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
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
Zimbabwe govt fingered in enforced disappearances
Prominent human rights activist Jestina Mukoko has exposed the government's involvement in the enforced disappearances of individuals in Zimbabwe. She revealed that Vice-President Kembo Mohadi, who wa...Published: 02 Nov 2023 at 05:53hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt urged to criminalise enforced disappearances
GOVERNMENT has been challenged to domesticate the United Nations International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearances.Harare signed the international statute...Published: 31 Aug 2023 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa accuses 'assassination target' Coltart of glory seeking
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) Senator David Coltart says he fears for life following an alleged assassination attempt.According to Coltart, his motor mechanic discovered that the front l...Published: 08 Mar 2023 at 05:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sikhala says the culprits are known, but untouchable
OUTSPOKEN politician and human rights lawyer Job Sikhala says a Zanu-PF leader for Nyatsime area in Chitungwiza, Simbarashe Chisango, who is allegedly linked to the disappearance of Moreblessing Ali i...Published: 05 Jun 2022 at 09:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Police probes abducted MDC-Alliance activist
A 29-YEAR-OLD Masvingo MDC Alliance youth activist is under police investigation on charges of faking his own abduction barely a week ago, but the opposition party has rubbished the claims as ludicrou...Published: 23 Jan 2022 at 20:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Human bones found at Bubi torture camp
HUMAN remains suspected to belong to a member of the opposition, who was abducted and tortured for a month at a Zanu-PF torture camp in Bubi, Matabeleland North ahead of the violent 2002 election, hav...Published: 15 Aug 2021 at 08:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's e-rally speech Fulltext
THIS month marks the 21st anniversary of our struggle, our journey and our formidable political formation called the MDC which morphed into the MDC Alliance following processes which saw founding stal...Published: 29 Sep 2020 at 07:49hrs | | by Nelson Chamisa
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
MDC activists, family members brutalised in midnight raids
Fears are mounting over the safety of opposition activists, following abductions of members of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) in a night raid allegedly by armed gunmen in Bulawayo last week....Published: 22 Aug 2019 at 08:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Do elections work in Zimbabwe?
THIS article seeks to explore the efficacy of elections as a tool of democratic governance in Zimbabwe since 1980.It is by no means exhaustive, but in a brief and cursory manner looks at the m...Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 07:06hrs | 1 | by Dumisani Nkomo
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 | 3 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chamisa's wife followed in high-speed vehicle chase?
Daily News editor Gift Phiri chats to MDC leader Nelson Chamisa. Find below excerpts of the interview.Q: It seems you remain trapped in election mode almost four months after the election. Wha...Published: 14 Nov 2018 at 13:30hrs | 1 | by Gift Phiri
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
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
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
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
Sir Mnangagwa, nothing has changed
I have no iota of doubt that most of my readers have, by now, gone through Emmerson Mnangagwa's OP-ED (read lies) published by The New York Times on March 11, 2018. This treatise is a direct response ...Published: 14 Mar 2018 at 05:34hrs | | by Mutsa Murenje
No sir, nothing has changed
I have no iota of doubt that most of my readers have, by now, gone through Emmerson Mnangagwa's OP-ED (read lies) published by The New York Times on March 11, 2018. This treatise is a direct response ...Published: 13 Mar 2018 at 10:14hrs | | by Mutsa Murenje
Mnangagwa's hundred days, much ado about nothing
The phrase a Hundred Days was made famous by Franklin Delano Roosevelt on his ascention to the American presidential throne. He promised a new deal for the people of America. Indeed he changed the fac...Published: 28 Feb 2018 at 09:37hrs | | by Nqobizitha Dumakude Khumalo.
Setting the recod straight, full text of Biti's US presentation
The current government has benefited from lies peddled in an attempt to run away from a commitment to the democratic obligations provided in our constitution ,Contrary to reports, President Bi...Published: 15 Dec 2017 at 18:46hrs | | by PDP
Will Zimbabweans be able to free themselves from the clutches of the military?
The structure and culture of an institution or indeed a country, follows its strategy and vision. The tools you choose to use must be suited for and in sync with your purpose and the goals you set out...Published: 10 Dec 2017 at 06:12hrs | | by Mathabelazitha/Anvil
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
The Zimbabwean church and our wicked ways - Magaya
The Zimbabwean Church and Our Wicked Ways: A confession on 31 October 2017 We, the church of Zimbabwe, recognise that the throne of God is founded on "r...Published: 31 Oct 2017 at 07:54hrs | | by Bishop Ancelimo Magaya
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
Are Zimbabweans worth dying for?
Many people have lost their lives fighting for democracy in Zimbabwe. These include Talent Mabika and Tichaona Chiminya, MDC activists who were callously murdered in the lead up to the hotly contested...Published: 05 Mar 2017 at 08:06hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
On Mugabe's lavish bash at a time of great suffering
President Robert Mugabe is soon to wine and dine with a potion of his supporters at a time the nation is reeling under myriad problems. Just like last year the lavish bash will be held at a ...Published: 27 Feb 2017 at 09:25hrs | 2 | by Nqobizitha Dumakude Khumalo
On Mugabe's lavish bash at a time of great suffering for the nation
President Robert Mugabe is soon to wine and dine with a potion of his supporters at a time the nation is reeling under myriad problems. Just like last year the lavish bash will be held at a time...Published: 20 Feb 2017 at 19:32hrs | | by Nqobizitha Dumakude Khumalo
The struggle is greater than Tsvangirai and Biti
The recent public spat between Morgan Tsvangirai and Tendai Biti cannot be allowed to pass without reproof. Not only was it unfortunate but it was totally unnecessary - as unnecessary as buying a ring...Published: 10 Dec 2016 at 05:20hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
Ebenezer MDC-T
17 years ago the Movement for Democratic change was born. It was a dawn of a new political trajectory. A time when the people across the socio-economic, political and religious divide came toget...Published: 12 Sep 2016 at 08:21hrs | 1 | by Tinashe G Chifamba
Policemen severely brutalised
President Mugabe led State of the Republic of Zimbabwe has ideologically severely brutalised the role of the police force mobilising the force for political combat against the people it is suppo...Published: 02 Sep 2016 at 20:13hrs | | by Themba Mthethwa
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 | 6 | 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
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
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
Inspired by the Jacaranda, we won't give up
One of those things that linger in our minds even if we happen to be thousands of miles away from home, is the exquisite beauty of blooming Jacaranda trees especially in September and October, when ou...Published: 13 Mar 2016 at 11:35hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
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
Celebrating 'Unity Day' is Celebrating Genocide: PDP
It is with a profound sense of patriotism and a deep sense of duty that on behalf of my party; the People's Democratic Party (PDP), I make the following remarks on the occasion of Zimbabwe's 'Unity Da...Published: 21 Dec 2015 at 20:28hrs | | by Dr Gorden Moyo - Secretary General of People's Democratic Party (PDP) 21 December, 2015
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
The future we want - ZUNDE
Zimbabweans United for Democracy (ZUNDE) hopes that Zimbabweans across the globe are striving today to create the future we want and deserve. Each of us can help shape our future by 2018 and beyond. ...Published: 12 Nov 2015 at 13:53hrs | | by Justice Benjamin Paradza
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
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