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What role have I played in the destruction of Zimbabwe?
For over two decades, Zimbabwe has been trapped in a seemingly endless economic crisis that has brought untold suffering to millions. With over 70% of the population living below the poverty d...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 19:16hrs | 31007 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa desecrates constitution
ZICOMO operates as a grassroots citizens' initiative, uniting diverse stakeholders across all 10 provinces of Zimbabwe.The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition, through its Zimbabwe Constitutional Mov...Published: 15 Mar 2024 at 19:50hrs | 17 | by Tapiwa Zivira
The elusive promise of a democratic breakthrough
SINCE 2000, there have been several attempts to dislodge the ruling party, Zanu –PF, from government. The ruling party's mismanagement of the economy has led to an economic crisis that has rendered ...Published: 22 Dec 2023 at 18:19hrs | 16 | by Liam Kanhenga & Youngerson Matete
Zimbabwe CSOs lobby for self-regulation
CIVIC society organisations (CSOs) want government to withdraw the Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO) Bill and allow them to self-regulate to avoid external interference in their work.Govern...Published: 07 Feb 2022 at 05:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Actor, Director, Musician & Philanthropist Idris Elba to Host Africa Day Concert 2021
MTV Base, YouTube, and Idris Elba announce the return of the AFRICA DAY CONCERT 2021, which will be hosted by Golden Globe and SAG winner, Idris Elba this Afric...Published: 07 May 2021 at 10:38hrs | 12 | by Agencies
'Mnangagwa's govt letting down youths'
GOVERNMENT has failed to formulate policies that address the high unemployment rate among the youth, while political inequalities in the country have barred young people from participating in democrat...Published: 23 Feb 2021 at 06:48hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo residents give Zinwa ultimatum over water
BULAWAYO residents have given the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) a two-day ultimatum to fulfil its promise to supply water from the Epping Forest to the city.Most Bulawayo residenti...Published: 29 Oct 2020 at 05:58hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Youth Governance Hub launched in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) in conjunction with Youth-led Innovative engagement With Leadership and Development Trust (YIELD) recently launched a Youth Governance Hub in Eastl...Published: 12 Oct 2018 at 19:41hrs | | by Lisa Tazviinga
Is Zimbabwe really open for business?
THE "Zimbabwe is open for business mantra " is certainly good for the ear and if implemented properly, it carries the potential to contribute immensely to economic development.However, there a...Published: 10 Oct 2018 at 06:41hrs | | by Dumisani O Nkomo
Devolution not a Matabeleland issue, says Mangwana
ZANU PF secretary for legal affairs Munyaradzi Paul Mangwana on Tuesday said the narrative that the concept of devolution was a Matabeleland issue was wrong, and that it was being spread by secessioni...Published: 04 Oct 2018 at 05:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
CSOs, churches demand Devolution Bill public hearings
MATABELELAND civic society organisations (CSOs) and churches are calling on political players to steer clear of the devolution process, which they say should be Parliament and citizens-driven....Published: 28 Sep 2018 at 07:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Nkayi youths train on active citizenship
Youths from Nkayi District Wards 22 and 29 attended a two-day camp at Entokozweni Safari Resort. The youth camp is a component of Habakkuk Trust's advocacy initiative aimed at strengthening youth invo...Published: 18 Aug 2018 at 07:14hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Zhuwao genuinely saw no evil, heard no evil, and spoke of no evil
Zhuwao may need help to recover from a worldview where he was automatically relevant on account of his uncle to a world in which the content of his character ought to be the currency.INDEED, "...Published: 08 Jan 2018 at 10:45hrs | | by Mutumwa Mawere
People living with disabilities call for equality
People living with disability have called for equal opportunities to participate in social, economic and political spheres.A major conference on disability, citizenship and participation in Af...Published: 17 Aug 2017 at 18:34hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Mahere's entry into mainstream politics is helpful
Advocate Fadzayi Mahere (pictured) has offered herself as a candidate for the Mount Pleasant constituency parliamentary seat. There was a lot of grumbling by various people on social media with a lot ...Published: 07 Jul 2017 at 18:08hrs | 2 | by Tapiwa Mubonderi
Saviour 'Tyson' Kusakuwere punches a youth member with a divastating blow
Saviour "Tyson" Kasukuwere punches a youth member with a devastating blow In the just ended Norton by-elections Kasukuwere set a group of vulnerable youths to commit acts of violence on peace loving p...Published: 26 Oct 2016 at 22:56hrs | 2 | by Themba Mthethwa
Youths join Zapu as it gives them a fair and better deal
The move by MDC Youths to join Zapu was highly welcome and indicative of the fact that young people have finally realized that their future aspirations and social mobility can only be secured by Zapu'...Published: 30 Mar 2015 at 10:13hrs | 1 | by Themba Mthethwa
Nigeria criminalises identity theft
The Senate has passed a broad bill, which criminalises child pornography, cyberstalking, identity theft, and hacking government computers. The draft law, known as the Cybercrime Bill, had been deb...Published: 05 Nov 2014 at 23:07hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe, it's complicated
This month marks two key milestones in Zimbabwe, a country that for over one and a half decades has attracted significant attention to itself because of an ailing economy, limitations on civil liberti...Published: 05 Aug 2013 at 08:55hrs | | by Levi Kabwato
'Mugabe can't be trusted to lead Zimbabwe,' says Mawere
South African based business tycoon Mutumwa Mawere says President Robert Mugabe cannot be trusted to lead Zimbabwe for the next five years."Don't trust anybody, people trusted president Mugabe...Published: 13 Jul 2013 at 06:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Why the Constitutional Outreach Programme performed dismally in data collection
Law experts from warring parties concur on their observation Folks, I would like to share my reflections on media comments that were recently attributed...Published: 22 Jul 2011 at 18:06hrs | 1 | by Akim Zwelibanzi
Staffing problems in the Zimbabwean education system
Staffing problems in the Zimbabwean education system: A reflection of structural failures and contradictions1.0 Structural failures and contradictions...Published: 19 Jul 2011 at 14:54hrs | 5 | by Akim Zwelibanzi
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