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Gukurahundi deployed on this day in 1983
January 20, 2025 marks the somber 42nd anniversary of one of the darkest chapters in Zimbabwe's history - the Gukurahundi genocide. This atrocity, carried out by the North Korea-trained Five Brigade u...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 11:09hrs | 739 | by Staff reporter
ZimAchievers Awards South Africa announce 2024 nominees
The stage is set for one of the biggest events on the social calendar with Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) South Africa releasing the nominees shortlist for their 9th Awards Dinner Gala.Social...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 21:34hrs | 1027 | by Agencies
Gukurahundi genocide brigade was deployed on this day 41 years ago
Today in history: On this day 41 years ago and three years after Zimbabwe gained independence from Britain, the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA)'s Fifth Brigade was deployed in Matabeleland North on 2...Published: 20 Jan 2024 at 16:40hrs | 136 | by Staff reporter
Fearless editor who first exposed the Gukurahundi killings
While there were a few local Zimbabwean journalists writing for periodicals and foreign correspondents like Peter Godwin for the Sunday Times (UK) and some filing for...Published: 04 Feb 2023 at 20:11hrs | 15 | by Stephen Bates
Remembering gukurahundi genocide
The spirit of Mthwakazi insecurity and why the Mthwakazi prosecutor general must bring the perpetrators of these henious crimes to justice.Greetings to all!For forty-two years, the insecur...Published: 31 Aug 2022 at 06:36hrs | 18 | by Dr Churchill Mpiyesizwe Guduza
SA calls for removal of sanctions laudable
The calls for the European Union (EU) and the United States of America (USA) to lift sanctions on Zimbabwe by prominent African leaders that include Rwandese president Paul Kagame and South African pr...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 07:22hrs | 2 | by Christine Lethokuhle Mabhena
'Mugabe hollowed out Zanu PF leaving punkah-wallahs' said Godwin - true, with idiots' help they will rule for many more moons
"Mnangagwa's rule may not last very long," wrote Peter Godwin in the Spectator and Bulawayo24. Well if it was left to you, my brother, and me, I would agree with you 100%. Sadly, there many others out...Published: 26 Jan 2019 at 09:11hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Mnangagwa's rule may not last very long
Ten days ago, Zimbabwe's President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, hiked the price of petrol by 250 per cent, making it the most expensive in the world. There had been an acute fuel shortage for months and this ...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 08:41hrs | 4 | by Peter Godwin
It's time we have our Logan Act
A quick search on Wikipedia, specifies that, "the Logan Act is a United States federal law that criminalizes negotiation by unauthorized persons with foreign governments having a dispute with the US. ...Published: 09 Dec 2018 at 21:28hrs | 3 | by Christine Lethokuhle Mabhena
Chamisa's supporters stuck in Wonderland
Some issues do not add up, but some people believe them anyway. Could it be escapism – creating a bubble enabling one to escape from his shortcomings in the real world, or such people strongly belie...Published: 09 Oct 2018 at 12:14hrs | 1 | by Mapozho Saruchera
Zimbabwe military takes over policing at the Beitbridge Border post
The Government has deployed soldiers to Beitbridge Border Post to help eradicate criminal activities. Some commentators say that MDC Alliance's threats of unspecified action to make the country ungove...Published: 14 Aug 2018 at 15:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
We were too hopeful about Zimbabwe . . .
Zimbabwe is back on the international radar following elections that were held on July 30. Feels like we have been here before.Yes, we have been. Anyone who had hoped otherwise is either a hop...Published: 11 Aug 2018 at 09:57hrs | 2 | by Tichaona Zindoga
MDC-T violence must be nipped in the bud!
TRUTH can be ruthless and hurtful. There is no substitute to truth for to substitute it would be to give dignity to fabrications.We all wanted to see former Prime Minister in the inclusive Gov...Published: 23 Feb 2018 at 06:05hrs | 1 | by Hildegarde Manzvanzvike
Biti can not be forgiven for selling out Zimbabwe, says Deputy finance minister
Deputy finance minister Terence Mukupe has said MDC Alliance member Tendai Biti cannot be forgiven for selling out Zimbabwe by visiting the United States to talk ill of government."I can under...Published: 19 Dec 2017 at 06:56hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Jonathan Moyo backs MDC Alliance
HARARE - Serial political flip-flopper, Jonathan Moyo, has backed opposition political parties' calls for the west to maintain sanctions on Zimbabwe until the ruling party has introduced noticeable re...Published: 17 Dec 2017 at 18:30hrs | | by Staff Reporter
1893 MHRRM ups its Gukurahundi Genocide Demos Campaign in London and Johannesburg
Gratitude and many thanks First and foremost, we extend our gratitude and many thanks to the BBC and Al Jezeera for highlighting our Genocide. Many thanks a...Published: 17 Dec 2017 at 15:08hrs | 1 | by Thembani Dube
Jonathan Moyo calls for the US to maintain sanctions on Zimbabwe?
Serial political flip-flopper, Jonathan Moyo, has backed opposition political parties' calls for the west to maintain sanctions on Zimbabwe until the ruling party has introduced noticeable reforms....Published: 16 Dec 2017 at 21:32hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
US Senators very disappointed by Biti & co failure to answer a very simple question
It was USA Ambassador to Zimbabwe who said, in a Wikileak, Tsvangirai was "a flawed and indecisive character". The Ambassador singled out Tsvangirai as the leader of the MDC but he could have said the...Published: 16 Dec 2017 at 21:09hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
Coltart wants US sanctions lifter to appease Zanu PF dictatorship - misguided liberals never tires of appeasement
There is a fundamental flaw in the argument that the sanctions impose of Robert Mugabe and his Zanu PF cronies for serious human rights abuses including failing to hold free and fair elections must be...Published: 14 Dec 2017 at 20:12hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Zimbabwe military coup is illegal and illegitimate transfer of power
The MDC Alliance on Tuesday described the intervention by the military in the country's political affairs as an illegal and illegitimate transfer of power from one faction of the ruling Zanu PF party ...Published: 14 Dec 2017 at 14:13hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
MDC-T may have misread the public mood in Zimbabwe
Award-winning journalist and New York Times Foreign Correspondent Hopewell Chin'ono has said that the MDC may have misread the public mood in Zimbabwe, by going to give testimony before the United Sta...Published: 14 Dec 2017 at 07:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Sanctions to remain and Zanu PF blames Biti for it - for once, deal with cause and not tea-boy messenger
We have had the debate on whether the targeted sanctions on Zanu PF leaders to pressure them to uphold human rights including holding free, fair and credible elections are justified or not. The debate...Published: 14 Dec 2017 at 07:20hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
US turns screws on Mnangagwa
THE Donald Trump-led United States administration has tabled a raft of tough conditions to be met before full engagement with Zimbabwe and removal of sanctions, setting the stage for a possible clash ...Published: 14 Dec 2017 at 05:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sanctions to remain, says US govt
THE Trump administration will maintain sanctions the United States imposed against Zimbabwe despite the change of leadership in Harare, a senior official has confirmed.Washington imposed a raf...Published: 14 Dec 2017 at 05:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
MDC-T shocks minister with call for sanctions
GOVERNMENT yesterday urged the MDC-Alliance not to give selfish political ambitions flight at the expense of the welfare of Zimbabweans who have invested their hope in President Emmerson Mnangagwa to ...Published: 14 Dec 2017 at 05:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean must not reverse the promise of our new dawn
THE advent of the new dispensation in our country, Zimbabwe, was realised at the inauguration of HE President ED Mnangagwa. This new era was achieved by our people, at home and abroad, who demanded ch...Published: 14 Dec 2017 at 05:09hrs | 3 | by Rtd Maj-Gen Sibusiso B. Moyo
Junta minister blasts Biti, Chamisa
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Major General Sibusiso Moyo has fired a broadside at the MDC-T and its NGO allies, accusing them of urging the United States to maintain its sanctions against Harare, NewZimba...Published: 14 Dec 2017 at 05:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
MDC alliance disappoints junta
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Retired Major General Dr Sibusiso Moyo says it is shocking to watch fellow Zimbabweans led by Tendai Biti, Dewa Mavhinga and Peter Godwin take ...Published: 13 Dec 2017 at 20:08hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
U.S. Senators engage Zimbabwe experts
The United States is cautiously considering re-engaging Zimbabwe, following the resignation of former President Robert Mugabe, but it remains skeptical of how relations would improve, given that Zimba...Published: 13 Dec 2017 at 07:53hrs | 15 | by voa
WATCH: Biti speaks to US Senate about the Future of Zimbabwe
United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations: The Future of Zimbabwe.Panel:The Honorable Stephanie Sullivan, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau Of African AffairsMr. Peter God...Published: 13 Dec 2017 at 05:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Biti, Chamisa in USA for Congressional hearing on Zimbabwe future
Members of the Movement for Democratic Change Alliance are expected to appear before a United States Congressional Committee on Foreign Relations in USA to appraise Americans on the situation in Zimba...Published: 13 Dec 2017 at 05:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa needs a bit of respect! - What respect, to a murderer?
It smacks of good sense and reasoning to be told to respect a human being who is responsible for 20,000 innocent victims of ethnic cleansing. Bishop Lazarus Mnangagwa's hands are full of blood of inno...Published: 23 Oct 2017 at 07:14hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
The audacity of hope for Mthwakazi: Restoration Awakening Series: 1
Dr Mpiyseizwe Churchill GuduzaMLF Vice PresidentLondon, United Kingdom3 June, 2016I. IntroductionMy argument is three-fold. Firstly, that the major thesis of Shona intellec...Published: 05 Jun 2016 at 14:52hrs | 2 | by Dr Mpiyseizwe Churchill Guduza
Robert Mugabe: The Head of State and State of the Head
At this late hour in the long day of Zimbabwean politics; the true Robert Mugabe is standing up to be seen. So many who are close to him; and have been for decades; are getting to know the man from hi...Published: 25 Feb 2016 at 16:29hrs | 4 | by Dinizulu Mbikokayise Macaphulana
BBC's world affairs editor regrets ban from Zimbabwe
YOU can't please everybody, especially if your job is to report on other people's countries. I've been banned from a range of places, from Iran (for me among the most charming countries on Earth) ...Published: 04 Jun 2015 at 14:01hrs | 2 | by The Telegraph
Mutsvangwa fêted by 'hated' Americans
Chris Mutsvangwa, the outspoken deputy minister of Foreign Affairs, who is often quoted by State media when they are denigrating other senior Zanu-PF officials accused of colluding with the West in th...Published: 14 Nov 2014 at 13:55hrs | 1 | by Fungi Kwaramba
Robert Mugabe 'a haunted and stressed octogenarian tyrant'
AT 86, and approaching 87 years of age, Robert Mugabe, the president of Zimbabwe is the world's oldest ruler.Depending on where one stands, the political life and historical legacy of Mugabe i...Published: 30 Jan 2014 at 07:01hrs | 1 | by Dinizulu Mbikokayise Macaphulana
The Fear: Robert Mugabe and the Martyrdom of Zimbabwe
Title: The Fear: Robert Mugabe and the Martyrdom of ZimbabweAuthor: Peter Godwin...Published: 30 Jan 2012 at 04:48hrs | | by Emmanuel Sigauke
Violence and crimes in the name of power: The Fear
In his latest book "The Fear", Peter Godwin describes torture, violence and crimes in the name of power in the country that was once a prototype of the "rainbow nation". Why did the paradigm never hap...Published: 06 Jun 2011 at 08:14hrs | 2 | by Peter Godwin
Mugabe or die
Like thunder rumbling out of Africa, journalist Peter Godwin talks of the menacing buildup of violence that precedes voting in Zimbabwe.There is a surreal mix of desperation and hope; intimid...Published: 08 May 2011 at 09:05hrs | 2 | by Peter Goospeed
How Mugabe plays the ace card
Mugabe, who purports to be a devout Catholic, took advantage of the beatification of Pope John Paul to take high maintenance wife Grace -"the First Shopper," as she is known -on a jaunt.He ...Published: 07 May 2011 at 12:44hrs | | by Ndou Paul
Exposing the truth and the fear of the Mugabe era
Peter Godwin exposes the truth and the fear of the Mugabe eraIn mid-2008, after nearly three decades of increasingly tyra...Published: 13 Mar 2011 at 16:44hrs | 3 | by Robbie Stammers
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