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Ramaphosa went to Ukraine & Russia to bring peace that is not in South Africa

Operation Dudula is upon us. Our Zimbabwean citizens are chased like they are rats and mice in their neighbourhoods. Who is my neighbour: asked the philosophy of UBUNTU. A fellow human being, seeking health assistance, is denied because sh…

Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 17:00hrs | 512 | by Nomazulu Thata

Mnangagwa regime's intolerance to demonstrations is what threatens peace and stability in Zimbabwe

Democracy in Zimbabwe is now in the intensive care unit! In any genuine democracy, demonstrations are a normal and indispensable part of life. They are a visible, collective, and powerful expression of the people's voice - often the only w…

Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 12:13hrs | 674 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Clergy prays for peace in Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) has officially launched its Manicaland chapter, reaffirming its dedication to peace-building and socio-economic development across the country. The announcement was made by Edward Tswam…

Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:31hrs | 87 | by Staff reporter

Women are architects of peace and conflict resolution; churches

Women have been commended for their role in ensuring sustainable peace and conflict resolution mechanisms amongst communities.Speaking during the official opening of St Luke's Apostolic Ejiwel Jekenishen Church Women's Assembly offices in …

Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 14:51hrs | 212 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole recently in Chipinge

Enos Nkala widow gets peace order

Last week, the legal dispute over Mbalabala Properties took a new turn when the Esigodini Magistrates Court granted a peace order to Thandiwe Nkala, widow of the late nationalist and National Hero Enos Nkala. Mrs. Nkala, who is the directo…

Published: 04 Aug 2024 at 14:05hrs | 608 | by Staff reporter

Only justice can guarantee peace!

It has become a common song in Zimbabwe.We need to maintain peace, unity, and desist from any acts that may cause discord and disharmony in the country.We have heard this call repeated by President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa.A day ago, th…

Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 21:39hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Dark underbelly of pickpocketing in Harare CBD

AWARD-WINNING Zimdancehall chanter Killer T aptly captured Harare central business district in his chartbusting song Masuspect whose lyrics partly go: "Vapfanha vacho vanobhosha masuspect.  Havana basa unoseenza kugovernment, vanongor…

Published: 03 Jan 2024 at 05:28hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe experiencing tyrannical peace

A recent report has unveiled that a significant portion of Zimbabweans find themselves ensnared in a state of what can be described as "tyrannical peace" â€“ a facade of non-violent order upheld through fear, the suppression of dissent, an…

Published: 26 Sep 2023 at 06:19hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe political parties in final call for peace

POLITICAL parties yesterday pleaded with their supporters and other citizens to shun violence as the country votes today.Zanu-PF youth leader Tinoda Machakaire called on the police to ensure all perpetrators of violence are brought to book…

Published: 23 Aug 2023 at 06:38hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

ZEC deploys polling officers, distributes election material

THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) yesterday started deploying polling officers to different polling stations across the country ahead of Wednesday's harmonised elections after they completed their training exercise.Police have also s…

Published: 20 Aug 2023 at 09:27hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

ZPRA veterans call for peace during elections

THE Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZPRA) ex-combatants yesterday called for peace in the country during the upcoming 23 August elections and urged authorities to ensure the safety of women, particularly those living in remote areas,…

Published: 20 Aug 2023 at 09:27hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe political parties march for peace

REPRESENTATIVES from different political parties in Gwanda Town on Friday conducted a march around the mining town in a bid to send a message of peace across the community as the country draws towards elections.The peace march was organise…

Published: 28 Jul 2023 at 21:06hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Peace march aborted over use of branded vehicles

Zanu-PF activists arrived in their branded vehicles and demanded that all participants use the cars.A PLANNED peace march by different political parties ahead of next month's polls was aborted at the last minute in Bulawayo yesterday follo…

Published: 28 Jul 2023 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF Youth League Boss preaches peace

Zanu-PF youth leader Tinoda Machakaire, has read the riot act to ruling party supporters perpetrating violence and hate speech against the opposition ahead of the August 23 polls.  Addressing party supporters in Wedza South on Thursda…

Published: 22 Jul 2023 at 16:31hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa pretends to preach peace while unleashing his thugs to terrorise villagers

IN a despicable act of terrorism, a Zanu-PF official is seen on video instilling fear in villagers, threatening them that the killings of 2008 during the presidential elections will be repeated.The man says Citizens Coalition for Change (C…

Published: 05 Jul 2023 at 07:46hrs | 13 | by Kennedy Kaitano

Turn social media into tools for peace not violence

Technology has always had a big influence on international politics with Franklin D. Rooseveltâ€™s adoption of the radio and John F. Kennedy making the use of television to bridge the communication gaps between politicians and the public t…

Published: 01 Jul 2023 at 19:33hrs | 13 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Mnangagwa urges lawyers to preach gospel of peace

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday urged the legal fraternity to join the national crusade of preaching the gospel of peace and unity as the nation moves towards the August 23 harmonised elections.He made the remarks at the Silver Jubilee of on…

Published: 22 Jun 2023 at 06:35hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga preaches peace

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has called on people to uphold peace and harmony as a prerequisite for development. VP Chiwenga, a devout Catholic, made the call when he joined fellow Catholics commemorating Palm Sunday in Highfield, H…

Published: 03 Apr 2023 at 06:24hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe media urged to promote peace during elections

The National Peace and Reconciliation Commission has crafted an elections conflict prevention strategy that will guide it and its stakeholders in coming up with ways to prevent violence during the forthcoming harmonised elections.This was …

Published: 30 Mar 2023 at 06:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mutsvangwa urges Zimbabwe media to preach peace ahead of elections

Let's dance to this, Minister Mutsvangwa and her Deputy Kindness Paradza take to the floor leading the dignitaries and the crowd in Dulivhadzimo Stadium Beitbridge at the launch of Lotsha FM, the Beitbridge Shashi Community Radio on Saturd…

Published: 19 Feb 2023 at 17:36hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa should make a clarion call for peace

THE savage beating of elderly people in Murehwa last weekend for political reasons has once again raised concern over the spectre of violence in the country ahead of the harmonised elections to be held this year.The incident was exposed in…

Published: 14 Jan 2023 at 16:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe yet to realise peace, says sponsored NGOs

CIVIC society organisations (CSOs) and religious groups yesterday said the country was yet to realise peace as human rights abuses and violence persists ahead of the 2023 polls.In statements to commemorate the International Day of Peace, w…

Published: 22 Sep 2022 at 06:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe drops on world peace rankings

ZIMBABWE has continued to slide on the Global Peace Index (GPI) rankings and is currently perched on number 127 in the world and number 31 out of 44 nations in sub-Saharan Africa.The latest rankings come as the world today commemorates Int…

Published: 21 Sep 2022 at 19:42hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

UN chief honours Zimbabwean peacekeeper

A Zimbabwean peacekeeper who recently completed her assignment with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), will receive the 2021 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award.Military Observer Major Winnet Zharare …

Published: 25 May 2022 at 17:23hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

By-elections roar into life

ALL is set for today's local authorities and National Assembly by-elections being contested by at least 16 parties to fill the 28 parliamentary seats and 122 wards.The seats fell vacant mainly due to power struggles within MDC and thus occ…

Published: 26 Mar 2022 at 06:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Warmongers will never preach peace

Do you still remember what the Bishop has been prophesying from the beginning?He hopes you still do!We will definitely inherit a different world order when the coronavirus finally runs its course.While the pandemic has shown us that as hum…

Published: 13 Mar 2022 at 08:00hrs | 1 | by Bishop Lazi

NPRC to enforce peace pledge ahead of by-elections

In an effort to curb pre-and post-election violence, the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) will roll-out peace caravans in all areas holding by-elections next month and ensure that candidates abide by the peace pledge sig…

Published: 07 Feb 2022 at 05:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

A crime against humanity cannot be covered by twisted definitions of words Peace and Unity

In his speech on the Unity Day President E. D. Mnangagwa said a lot about the outcome of a unity accord that was signed by Joshua Nkomo and Robert Mugabe. Mr Mnangagwa describes Zanu's quest for a one party state as â€˜fires of conflict". …

Published: 26 Dec 2021 at 09:53hrs | 12 | by Mkhululi Zulu

Stakeholders must foster peace to ensure development

AFTER we celebrated the International Day of Peace on September 21, 2021, running under the  theme Recovering Better for an Equitable and Sustainable World, the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (Zesn) implores all stakeholders to eng…

Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 06:31hrs | 10 | by Zesn

Sikhala says he is an apostle of peace

OUTSPOKEN MDC Alliance vice chairperson Job Sikhala says he has been critical of the government since he was 16 years old and would not flee the country despite the State's desire to persecute critics into exile.Sikhala is fighting to be a…

Published: 02 Sep 2020 at 16:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mohadi engages chiefs on peace building

Government says the role of traditional leaders in peace building and conflict resolution should never be underestimated and must be anchored on the people's cultural heritage.Acting President, Kembo Mohadi this Thursday met traditional le…

Published: 05 Sep 2019 at 16:11hrs | | by Staff reporter

NPRC reduced to a lobby group fails to put closure on human rights violations

The National Peace and Reconciliation Commission has been reduced to a mere lobby group as some people within the Junta led government continue to meddle in the business of the Commission that is meant to put closure to the human rights vi…

Published: 16 Aug 2019 at 07:27hrs | 2 | by Makho Precious Moyo

MDC trashes Midlands peace committee

THE MDC has trashed the Midlands provincial peace committee set by the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) chairperson, Justice Selo Nare, in Gweru on Friday, saying it was not inclusive and seems to be an extension of Zanu…

Published: 01 Jul 2019 at 08:07hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Midlands Peace Committee launched

The Midlands Provincial Peace Committee has been successfully launched, amid calls for the new peace advocates to spearhead resolution of conflicts mainly in the artisanal mining sector where conflict has often led to machete attacks in Kw…

Published: 01 Jul 2019 at 07:47hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Let peacemakers arise in Zimbabwe

The Bible says blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God. Peacemakers bring conflicting parties to the negotiation table help them reach an agreement.A pacifier, on the other hand, can use any means possible …

Published: 10 Mar 2019 at 08:40hrs | 2 | by Humphrey Mutandwa

The role of peace in the economy

We are still struggling, in Zimbabwe and Africa as a whole, when it comes to understanding and executing economic programmes that give sustainable growth. Most analysts tend to paint this poor understanding as driven by greed. I differ wit…

Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 14:17hrs | 3 | by Kernan Mzelikahle

UN allocates $3,1m for peace building in Zimbabwe

United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres has presented Zimbabwe with a $3,15 million grant to kick-start a peace-building fund for the country.The fund is part of Guterres' initiatives on peace and democracy facility â€“ a mechani…

Published: 21 Dec 2018 at 07:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Give peace a chance

The immediate past government of Robert Mugabe assembled a National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) mandated to investigate and make recommendations on past injustices in Zimbabwe. The need to set up this Commission was necessit…

Published: 08 Nov 2018 at 10:35hrs | 1 | by Chigumbu Warikandwa

Mnangagwa, Chamisa challenged to end their fight

A CIVIC group has challenged President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Zanu PF and the Nelson Chamisa-led MDC Alliance to end their fight over the outcome of the July 30 elections as this was now taking a toll on citizens who want quality service del…

Published: 22 Sep 2018 at 09:33hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

When the gavel falls, peace must prevail

AT 2pm today, the Constitutional Court will rule in the application by MDC-Alliance leader Mr Nelson Chamisa challenging President Mnangagwa's victory in the July 30 presidential election. The Concourt is the highest court of appeal among …

Published: 24 Aug 2018 at 05:37hrs | 2 | by Editorial - The Herald

Peace begins with you

If the truth be told, those who grovelled for sanctions and clarion-called for 'bhora musango' are enemies of Zimbabwe. The illegal sanctions on Zimbabwe mean dire consequences for the laity. Those in high echelons of power will never feel…

Published: 13 Aug 2018 at 07:56hrs | 4 | by Tondo Murisa

'Political parties violate peace pledge'

LESS than two weeks before the crucial July 30 harmonised elections, the political atmosphere in the country has become toxic, with stakeholders employing dirty tricks against opponents in violation of the Electoral Code of Conduct and the…

Published: 19 Jul 2018 at 07:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Gospel festival to promote peace on cards

ZIMBABWE Tourism Authority (ZTA) has partnered the Zimbabwe Council for Pentecostal Churches (ZCPC) to launch the Zimbabwe Peace Gospel festival scheduled for July 28 at the Glamis Arena in Harare.The festival, to be held under the theme S…

Published: 16 Jul 2018 at 07:23hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Chiefs seek peace order against Obert Mpofu

THREE Matabeleland North chiefs have approached the courts seeking a peace order against Home Affairs minister Obert Mpofu, whom they accuse of being abusive, issuing ominous threats and occasionally hurling insults.The court affidavit was…

Published: 24 May 2018 at 13:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Damasane speaks on behlaf of Mohadi

Vice President Kembo Mohadi yesterday said Government remains committed to upholding cultural practices that advance national peace, healing and reconciliation.In a speech read on his behalf by the permanent secretary in his office, Revere…

Published: 10 May 2018 at 06:50hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa: How to kill a peace commission at birth

Coordinator of the National Transitional Justice Working Group, Dzikamai Bere told 263Chat that the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) Act has four weaknesses which threaten the effectiveness of the commission."The act ign…

Published: 13 Feb 2018 at 10:54hrs | 43 | by Dzikamai Bere

Makoni Peace club launches 'peace pledges' ahead of 2018 Elections.

 In a move that is expected to  build social cohesion and peace in Makoni ward 12, a peace club established by a community that works with Heal Zimbabwe, Tasimuka peace club has utilised its collaborative neutral platforms (nhimb…

Published: 10 Feb 2017 at 05:21hrs | 3 | by Stephen Jakes

Gushungo launches white overalls symbolising peace

Youths affiliated to the Zimbabwe Youth Council (ZYC) have come up with a trendy design of white overalls symbolising peace, as a way of encouraging youths to contribute towards the realisation of maintaining harmony ahead of harmonised el…

Published: 24 Mar 2013 at 08:29hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Zimbabwe Development Party calls for peace

The Zimbabwe Development Party the party linked to CIO agents says it rallies behind President Robert MugabeâˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â€šÃ‘Â¢s call for a peace and corruption free environment ahead of general elections set for this year.ZDP president Ki…

Published: 02 Jan 2013 at 19:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

Works of the CIO

In his 32nd Independence celebration speech this week, the President of Zimbabwe, Comrade Robert Mugabe briefly preached peace in passing. To quote his prepared speech, he stated emphatically:The initiative to create a peaceful environment…

Published: 20 Apr 2012 at 00:32hrs | 3 | by Tapiwa Kapurura

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