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Unless Zimbabwe army takes to the streets, there will be no protest

Zimbabweans have been urged to take to the streets on Friday in protest against President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his allies by war veteran Blessed Geza, who is reportedly aligned with Vice President General Constantino Chiwenga.My view is …

Published: 15 Oct 2025 at 21:45hrs | | by Hopewell Chin'ono

Protest against neocolonial regime held in Paris

This Monday, Paris was the scene of a significant citizen mobilization, with more than 100 posters pasted in emblematic places of the capital. Strong messages d

Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 10:46hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Two-decade-old U.S. sanctions leave Zimbabweans suffering, triggering protests

Opposite the U.S. embassy northwest of the Zimbabwean capital of Harare sits an anti-sanctions camp marking 1,200 days of protest.On July 4, the organizer of the camp â€” Broad Alliance Against Sanctions (BAAS), organized a demonstration o…

Published: 18 Jul 2022 at 18:50hrs | | by Tichaona Chifamba, Zhang Yuliang, Cao Kai

SHUTDOWN ZIMBABWE: Team Pachedu to be sued for damages

Chapter 2 Movement is a watchdog founded to safeguard and ensure that the National Objectives as enshrined in chapter 2 of the country's constitution are adhered to and respected. We believe that every Zimbabwean has a right to protest, a …

Published: 06 May 2022 at 12:29hrs | | by Chapter 2 movement

WATCH: ZANU PF youths protest against Walter Magaya

ZANU PF youths in Mazowe, Mashonaland Central province last week demonstrated against Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries Prophet Walter Magaya's

Published: 15 Apr 2022 at 06:05hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Youth are game-changers

THE purpose of the elections is to elect a few people who can represent us in places of authority. The money in the world can make you rich and all the power in the  world can make you strong, but these things cannot make you a leader…

Published: 19 Oct 2021 at 05:29hrs | | by Mukunda Chitova

Zanu-PF hides behind sanctions to evade accountability

ONE thing Rhodesians could be trusted for was doing that which their country â€” no matter how bizarre â€” wanted done. The Rhodesians would do it, no lip service, something that Zanu-PF finds hard, if not impossible altogether, to do.Zanu…

Published: 19 Oct 2021 at 05:29hrs | | by Concerned

Mnangagwa's office not open for business

MR President, I know you are preaching that your door is open. I appreciate that you're an open-minded President. But my dissatisfaction is about the Office of the President and Cabinet, which for five times has refused to entertain us des…

Published: 19 Oct 2021 at 05:29hrs | | by Inventor

LIVE: MDC address nation on August 16 protest

MDC Spokesperson Daniel Molekele says the MDC peaceful demonstration is proceeding despite the clampdown on activists by MDC. He says the demonstrations will be

Published: 14 Aug 2019 at 12:33hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu

MDC demo preparations at an advanced stage

Preparations for the much awaited People's Free Zimbabwe Peaceful March remain on course and are now at an advanced stage.The people's Free Zimbabwe peaceful march will be held on Friday 16 August 2019, in line with Section 59 of our natio…

Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 16:13hrs | | by Daniel Molokele

Zanu-PF youths must respect MDC's democratic right to protest

THE Constitution of Zimbabwe guarantees any group of citizens the right to protest, demonstrate or petition. It is against this backdrop that the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) is going to exercise that right on August 16.…

Published: 10 Aug 2019 at 10:39hrs | | by Editorial - Newsday

Demonstrations not best of options for MDC

THE decision by the Nelson Chamisa-led MDC to engage in a massive demonstration against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government is within their rights as guaranteed by the Constitution, but if history is anything to go by, then this is n…

Published: 27 Jul 2019 at 15:32hrs | | by Editorial - Newsday

A protest without direction

IT is within the constitutional rights of every Zimbabwean or organisation in the country to protest as a way of registering their disquiet over any matter.Social-citizen group Tajamuka has called on its members to stay away from work this…

Published: 02 Jul 2019 at 07:28hrs | | by Newsday - Editorial

Opposition, Civic Groups, et al should soon coordinate peaceful protests to inspire Mnangagwa to resign

"The voice of the people is the voice of God", said Mnangagwa before the elections. Little did he know that this will backfire on him. People spoke during the election but he refused to listen. He actually changed their words to suit what …

Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 08:18hrs | | by Zanda Shumba

Regulating the right to protest

One of the biggest duties and responsibilities of any government is the protection of its citizens and all those that fall within its jurisdiction. Ironically, that protection is from other citizens.  To ensure that human rights are n…

Published: 03 May 2019 at 05:33hrs | 242 | by Nick Mangwana

Zimbabwe demos and the double face of human rights activists

The recent shutdown called for by the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) and backed by its affiliates, Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) Alliance, some non-governmental organisations and civic organisations has indeed exposed the …

Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 22:34hrs | | by Norman Moyo

MDC Chamisa says protest was peaceful

The MDC is in solidarity with peaceful citizen action across the country today.We urge citizens to remain peaceful and exercise restraint even when provoked by undemocratic forces and repressive apparatus.We have noted violent attacks by Z…

Published: 14 Jan 2019 at 21:58hrs | | by Jacob Mafume

ZCTU protest exposes MDC Alliance

For the past couple of days Zimbabweans have been drawn into a sinister panic mode whose foot prints are alien to those of genuine market strife and economic strains. The basic function of fuel as a cost driver has been overtaken by social…

Published: 09 Oct 2018 at 10:22hrs | | by Caitlin Kamba

Protest vote yields mediocrity in Bulawayo

SAD chaotic scenes characterised the swearing in of Bulawayo city councillors last Friday with irate residents meting out instant justice on a councillor whose behaviour they deemed unacceptable. Activists aligned to the Mthwakazi Republic…

Published: 03 Sep 2018 at 05:16hrs | | by Editorial - chronicle

WATCH LIVE: MDC Alliance protests against ZEC

MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has said he will today lead the protest march against Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec)'s alleged bias towards Zanu-PF ahea

Published: 11 Jul 2018 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff rpeorter

UK protest walk against the human rights abuses in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Human Rights Organisation (ZHRO), the organisers of a protest walk against the human rights abuses in Zimbabwe have announced their route for the demonstration.Demonstrators will meet at 06:00am on Friday the 18th of August, at Br…

Published: 10 Aug 2017 at 10:03hrs | | by Kingstone Jambawo

We can't keep complaining, and protesting, its time to start providing solutions

The problems facing Zimbabwe are not an act of God, or the sad eventuality unforeseen circumstances. They are manmade disasters. This is not a new analysis, or a space found analysis. It is common knowledge.Having been conspicuous in my la…

Published: 29 Jan 2017 at 20:59hrs | | by Patson Dzamara (Khuluma Afrika)

Protests not an easy Road, but crucial

There is only one therapy that will see Zimbabwe to possible socio-economic recovery, and that is a free and transparent election and arrayed before the voters would be candidates presented by some range of political parties. These nominee…

Published: 07 Nov 2016 at 12:16hrs | | by Zanda Shumba

Moment of truth for Mawarire

SOCCER fans on Sunday snubbed Pastor Evan Mawarire of the infamous #ThisFlag campaign all but proving the clergyman's is a chancer who has been basking in the false glory of once shutting down the country. The pastor had called on soccer f…

Published: 13 Sep 2016 at 14:59hrs | | by Nduduzo Tshuma

It is still not the right time for people from Matabeleland to partake in the demonstrations

The response to my article titled "Why those who are forcing Mthwakazi to join in the pseudo Revolution are wrong of 31st August 2016" by Mama Nomazulu Thatha missed the point and concentrated on the headline. It is for that reason that I …

Published: 04 Sep 2016 at 13:51hrs | | by Thulani Nkala

Jonathan Moyo wishes he could grow an Afro in solidarity with SA kids

Professor Jonathan Moyo has stood in solidarity with SA kids who are protesting over racist school rules.The professor said had it not been due to every men's nightmare, boldness, he would have grown an Afro in support of students at Preto…

Published: 03 Sep 2016 at 08:57hrs | | by Nomalizwe Mbulu

Can #NERA or MDC-T be held liable for damage caused during strikes?

The article below was extracted from Norton Rose Fulbright and relates to South Africa, but one wonders if it is the same in Zimbabwe.In the recent case of SATAWU v Garvas, the Constitutional Court upheld legislation imposing liability for…

Published: 02 Sep 2016 at 12:49hrs | | by Norton Rose Fulbright

The Shutdown

Firstly greetings from the cyber terrorist, the bridge dealer, in the dusty ghetto streets of Zimbabwe. The land of vendors and home to ZIMASSET.I write to you today humbled by the task before us, gratefull of the trust you have bestowed u…

Published: 30 Aug 2016 at 19:30hrs | | by Barney Tinarwo

MDC-T vehemently condemns police bruitality

The MDC-T Youth Assembly condemns in the strongest of terms the brutal and arbitrary force used by the police as they descended on  citizens who were exercising their democratic and constitutional right to demonstrate under the banner…

Published: 17 Aug 2016 at 15:09hrs | | by Happymore Chidziva

Letter to Pastor Evan Mawarire

The letter below was originally published by the state media, The Herald, on Friday.Evan Mawarire - typical of a man who thoughtlessly swallows a mango seed, without considering the size of his own outlet.Dear Man of God,Firstly greetings …

Published: 05 Aug 2016 at 05:45hrs | | by The Villager

Well done Mawarire

Mr editor,I would be very happy if you would publish this letter for all to see. I want to congratulate Pastor Mawarire for his selfless effort in becoming the first of his kind in Zimbabwe by standing up for the church Which is suffering …

Published: 19 Jul 2016 at 16:29hrs | 1510 | by Doctor Cele

Zimbabwe: the rise of the informal trader and a new political economy

The protest by Zimbabweans against police road blocks and banned imports highlights a new political economy that is rising on the back of informalisation of the economy, writes Professor Ian Scoones of the University of Sussex:The upheaval…

Published: 15 Jul 2016 at 16:42hrs | | by Ian Scoones

Opposition seeks relevance via failed protest

THE announcement by MDC-T deputy president Ms Thokozani Khupe of another demonstration, this time called "beat the pots" to protest "against hunger" in the country points to something going wrong in her party.Her announcement comes after t…

Published: 14 Jul 2016 at 06:18hrs | | by Nduduzo Tshuma

ZAPU on the aftermaths of last week's shut down

Zanu-PF has reacted in a number of ways some of which are exposing its panicking over the response of the people on the calls to shut down. Zapu does not take credit for organising the shutdown. It is true that this was not by any means a …

Published: 12 Jul 2016 at 06:22hrs | | by Mkhululi Zulu

'Shutdown Zimbabwe' only the beginning

July 6 2016 marked a turning point in the history of Zimbabwe. The citizens of an angry nation staged a mass stay-away, with most businesses in the capital, Harare, closed, in protest at the government's utter failure to deal with the ramp…

Published: 10 Jul 2016 at 09:03hrs | | by Evans Mawirire

War veterans did not back demonstrators

It sounds quite amazing, perplexing and alarming for the Zimbabwe Liberators Platform (ZLP) to accuse President Robert Mugabe of abusing former freedom fighters, alienating them from other citizens, abusing and dumping them to save his pol…

Published: 07 Jul 2016 at 12:47hrs | | by Stewart Murewa

Shutdown Zimbabwe was a resounding success. What is next?

This is the THE big question on everybody's mind. I do not know who is organising the protests but here is my suggestion for the next step. Every protest should have an identifiable aim. The aim of the protests in Zimbabwe is obvious to us…

Published: 06 Jul 2016 at 17:51hrs | | by Mlungisi Moyo

Are Harare demonstrations aimless

It has been interesting to follow what is happening in Harare on social media. I would like to draw to your attention a big distinction between the demonstrations that I have seen in Harare verses the Beitbridge demonstration.Harare: Wheth…

Published: 04 Jul 2016 at 18:00hrs | 4117 | by Mlungisi Moyo

MDC-T supports the demonstrations

The crisis in the country is worsening every day and the deteriorating situation demands nothing less than the resignation of President Robert Mugabe and his government.The situation in the cities, towns and in the villages points to a fai…

Published: 04 Jul 2016 at 13:34hrs | | by MDC-T

Zimbabwe: A People's revolution beckons

"We have been conditioned to think that only Politicians can solve our problems, but at some point, maybe we will wake up and recognise that it was the politicians who created our problems" - Ben CarsonThe recent protests in the border tow…

Published: 03 Jul 2016 at 21:09hrs | | by Lloyd Msipa

Mugabe will be History if we Protest as angry Zimbabweans outside any Party

Time has come to free our country from Mugabe's Shenanigans, but, lets do it right this time. Lets not miss the opportunity by repeating the mistakes we have been doing sinc 1985. The model of command that we saw at Beitbridge last week is…

Published: 03 Jul 2016 at 15:24hrs | | by Rakanga Danble

Anti-Mugabe protests will come to naught

Every vow made must be fulfilled or according to author Richard Paul Evans, "broken vows are like broken mirrors. They leave those who held to them bleeding and staring at fractured images of themselves".  Many a vows have been made a…

Published: 23 Jun 2016 at 10:45hrs | | by Mandla Nsingo

UYO to hold a gowns march on Monday 13th April 2015

The Unemployed Youth Organisation will hold a gowns march on Monday 13th April 2015. The march will be conducted in Harare Business Centre from 10am to 1pm and participants will meet in the Harare Gardens. It is against this backdrop that …

Published: 10 Apr 2015 at 09:14hrs | | by Francis Gava Mufambi

University protest are last warning for Mugabe to step down or be forced to Gaddafi style!

The University Staff and student protests today 17 March 2015 over none payment of staff salaries and the country's worsening economic situation should been seen as a warning to the nation and this Zanu PF regime in particular that the peo…

Published: 17 Mar 2015 at 17:11hrs | 6973 | by Wilbert Mukori, Secretary General Zimbabwe Social Democrats

Zimbabweans have no more patience - Mr. Zuma

Zimbabweans in the diaspora will on Saturday mark Zimbabwe's Independence anniversary with protests targeting South African President Jacob Zuma's call for Zimbabweans to be "patient" with his inaction on President Robert Mugabe's obvious …

Published: 18 Apr 2012 at 12:55hrs | | by Makusha Mugabe

US media blackout of protest is shameful

One of the most best-kept secrets in the United State over the past two weeks seems to be the protest on and near Wall Street in New York.More than 1,000 people protested on the first day, September 17, marching and chanting slogans. Yet t…

Published: 04 Oct 2011 at 11:23hrs | | by Chen Wihua

Mubarak for sale on Ebay

Noch kann man den â&circ;&scaron;Ã&permil;Â¬Â§gyptischen Diktator Hosni Mubarak auf Ebay ersteigern. Das Angebot dâ&circ;&scaron;Ã&permil;Â¬Âºrfte aber schneller weg sein,…

Published: 15 Feb 2011 at 12:23hrs | | by crackajack.

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