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Police caution politicians over hate speech ahead of 2023 polls
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has cautioned politicians against using inflammatory language or hate speech that incite violence and polarize the country ahead of the 2023 elections, The Standard ...Published: 03 Jul 2022 at 09:29hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Who will guard the guards?
EVER wondered "who will guard the guards themselves?" This age-old political question, which raises concern over the conduct of those who are charged with enforcing rules on others, is interrogated in...Published: 02 Sep 2021 at 06:15hrs | 12 | by CHRA
'Parliament must closely monitor security sector'
PARLIAMENTS have been urged to strictly monitor the security sector in their countries especially in times of conflict to avoid human rights violations.This came up during debate last Thursday...Published: 21 Apr 2021 at 07:07hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Biti, the new US ally, wither away Chamisa
Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) Principal, now one of the Co- Vice Presidents, Tendai Biti, has on several times, been embroiled in controversies that have been working against Zimbabwe's nationa...Published: 28 Aug 2019 at 10:01hrs | 1 | by Anesu Pedzisayi
Biti's new US ally, whither Chamisa?
Opposition MDC-Alliance co-vice president, Tendai Biti, has on several times, been embroiled in controversies that have been working against Zimbabwe's national interests in futile attempts to get int...Published: 27 Aug 2019 at 07:31hrs | 1 | by Tatenda Gono
Mthuli Ncube on course to clear Zimbabwe's AFDB debt
ZIMBABWE is on course to clear its US$605 million debt to the African Development Bank (AfDB), which will allow the country to start accessing funds from the bank beginning early next year, the Minist...Published: 12 Jun 2019 at 06:52hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
The weapon AK47 was invented in Africa and for Africa?
The AK 47 stands for Avtomat (Automatic) Kalashnikov: and 47 is the year in which it was invented. Mikael Kalashnikov is the sole inventor of AK47, he was at an early age obsessed with creating a sub-...Published: 28 Sep 2018 at 12:40hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
Africa: Beyond the captive state
The phrase "state capture" comes very easily into our formal and informal communication these days.What is not easy, however, is true understanding of what the phrase fundamentally means. In S...Published: 09 Sep 2018 at 08:36hrs | 2 | by Cetshwayo Zindabazezwe Mabhena
Zimbabwe, Germany renew economic co-operation
GERMANY believes that President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government marks a new beginning for Zimbabwe and is eager to explore areas of economic cooperation with the country.Finance and Economic D...Published: 30 Aug 2018 at 06:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
US sanctions on Zimbabwe - truths, history and lies
A new regime of US sanctions has just been signed into law, opening a fresh front in the increasingly polarised political debate in Zimbabwe.Critics say they hurt the economy, while supporters...Published: 20 Aug 2018 at 19:01hrs | 4 | by newsZWire
Did the MDC really call for Zimbabwe sanctions?
ZANU-PF often makes the claim that it is the opposition that has called for sanctions. The opposition's stance on sanctions has shifted according to its proximity to power.In 2012, Tendai Biti...Published: 20 Aug 2018 at 18:52hrs | | by newsZWire
Harare ranked world's 6th least liveable city
HARARE has been ranked the sixth least liveable city in the world out of 140 nation cities due to instability, inadequate infrastructure and a poor healthcare system, faring better only against cities...Published: 16 Aug 2018 at 06:21hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Why elections are bad for democracy
Brexit was a turning point in the history of Western democracy in general, and that of Britain in particular. A drastic decision was taken through a one round referendum based on a simple majority, an...Published: 13 Aug 2018 at 06:42hrs | 2 | by Reason Wafawarova
WATCH: Whither Zimbabwe's Nationalist Project
Good Evening everyone, I'm very pleased to have this opportunity to share my ideas and views with you on the state of the Nationalist project in Zimbabwe. As I prepare to make my remarks I note that i...Published: 01 Dec 2017 at 14:39hrs | 3 | by Prof Jonathan Moyo
Biti to speak at Obasanjo Book Launch
People's Democratic Party President Tendai Biti will tomorrow speak at the launch of a book titled "Making Africa Work".The book was co-authored by individuals who include former Nigerian Pres...Published: 12 Sep 2017 at 11:54hrs | 16 | by Stephen Jakes
South Africa is most fragile state that's not in a civil war
Johannesburg - South Africa's ranking on the Fragile States Index (FSI) has worsened significantly over the 10 years to 2017, largely due to increasing economic pressure, according to the 2017 FSI....Published: 02 Jul 2017 at 11:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu PF 'connect' with voters through 20 kgs input - now demand 20kgs of reforms
ZANU PF politburo member and cabinet minister Jonathan Moyo has admitted his party abuses government programmes to gain advantage over opponents he scorned for attempts to connect with land dependent ...Published: 04 Jun 2017 at 15:27hrs | | by Nomusa Garikai
Zimbabwe ranked among the most fragile states in the world
Zimbabwe has been ranked among the most fragile states in the world - just a few weeks after President Robert Mugabe, 93, insisted that his country was the "most highly developed country in Africa aft...Published: 27 May 2017 at 17:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
This nonsense about Mthwakazi is just that - flatulent nonsense
ONE quote which high school history pupils in this country spout out with remarkable ease is one attributed to Otto von Bismarck, the German aristocrat and leader who is credited with the unification ...Published: 14 May 2017 at 14:50hrs | | by Nathaniel Manheru
Mugabe's denial, is there hope for Zimbabwe?
Is there hope for Zimbabwe when those in leadership are in denial? This is a question most Zimbabweans and others across the globe were left asking themselves after Zimbabwean President Robert...Published: 05 May 2017 at 12:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zuma agrees with Mugabe, Zimbabwe is 'mischaracterised'
President Jacob Zuma has reportedly said that he agrees with President Robert Mugabe's views that Zimbabwe is "mischaraterised"."Well, I think the president answered that very well in the disc...Published: 05 May 2017 at 11:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe dismisses western profiling
PRESIDENT Mugabe has dismissed assertions that Zimbabwe is a fragile state, stressing that those that labelled it so were misguided and ill-informed about the state of development in the country....Published: 05 May 2017 at 06:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe open to investment
Statement by His Excellency, The President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Comrade R.G. Mugabe at the 27th World Economic Forum on Africa, on the topic, "Eye on Fragile States", Durban, South Africa, May...Published: 05 May 2017 at 06:45hrs | | by Robert Mugabe
Mugabe claims that Zimbabwe 'is the most highly developed country in Africa after SA'
Zimbabwe is the most highly developed country in Africa, after South Africa, Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has said.Mugabe made a surprise appearance on a morning panel on fragile states ...Published: 04 May 2017 at 11:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe to addresss World Economic Forum today
PRESIDENT Mugabe is today expected to address the 27th World Economic Forum on Africa here on the leadership and guidance needed to achieve sustainable economic growth on the continent.As the ...Published: 04 May 2017 at 06:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Biti Guest of Honour at South Africa Law Society function
PDP Party President Tendai Biti will deliver a key note address at the Annual General meeting of the South African Law Society on 21 April 2017.The meeting which shall take place at an...Published: 14 Apr 2017 at 21:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Britain and its allies lobby against Zimbabwe arrears plan
"Western embassies will not support Zimbabwe except the British who want the Harare issue to be rolled over to 2017," a source said, adding: "The British want the...Published: 25 Nov 2016 at 12:53hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Mugabe is godfather of corruption,' says Tendai Biti
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Tendai Biti has said rival President Mugabe has created a class of super rich Zanu-PF cabal.He said 'Mugabe is indeed the godfather of ...Published: 24 May 2016 at 14:03hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Africa Day 2016; reflections of a continent in need of new leadership
On 25 May 2016, Africa commemorates the 53rd anniversary of the formation of the Organisation for African Union (OAU) now the African Union (AU).It has been a momentous journey for Africa, fro...Published: 24 May 2016 at 13:42hrs | 1 | by Tendai Laxton Biti
Africa has great opportunity for climate change adaption, mitigation - Ban Ki Moon
Paris, France -Africa is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change as much of its economy depends on a climate-sensitive natural resource base, including rain-fed subsistence agricultur...Published: 07 Dec 2015 at 14:29hrs | 1 | by Andrew Mambondiyani in Paris, France
Zimbabwean lands AfDB top post
Zimbabwean Calisto Madavo has been appointed as an advisor to the African Development Bank (AfDB) high-level panel to deal with the continent's fragile states. The appointment of Madavo, alon...Published: 10 Mar 2015 at 06:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Security in Africa: Structural challenges are reaching crisis point
LONDON - The latest report from Think Security Africa is the organisation's fifth annual review on security in Africa. It assesses changes in Afric...Published: 19 Jan 2015 at 10:23hrs | | by APO
Zimbabwe ranked among top fragile states
Zimbabwe has been ranked by an American think tank as among top countries in the world with a high fragile alert status. In its 2014 fragile states index report, the Fund for Peace, ranked ...Published: 31 Dec 2014 at 12:09hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Biti speak on challenges facing Zimbabwe - Video
Zimbabwe's former finance minister Tendai Biti says he has no faith in the new look Zanu PF team, including newly-minted vice presidents Emmerson Mnangagwa and Phelekhezela Phoko, and their capacity...Published: 18 Dec 2014 at 12:49hrs | 2 | by Blessing Zulu
South Sudan Humanitarian Appeal Sets New Direction for International Aid
JUBA, South Sudan - Press release from Government of South Sudan and OCHAThe Government of South Sudan and aid agencies launched the humanitarian appeal for 2014-2016 today, unveiling an innov...Published: 14 Nov 2013 at 12:43hrs | 3 | by APO
Zimbabwe classified as a 'grant-only country'
ZIMBABWE has been classified a "grant-only country" status by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and requires the same nod from the World Bank to qualify for debt relief and interest-free loans under...Published: 09 Jun 2013 at 09:58hrs | | by Ndamu Sandu I The Standard
Commencing Five-country Africa tour, UN Secretary-general salutes Mozambique
NEW YORK - Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's remarks at the Round Table Event on the Millennium Development Goals and Post-2015 Development Agenda, as prepared for delivery, in Mapu...Published: 21 May 2013 at 07:45hrs | 1 | by APO
After wars, it's a ‘new day' in Africa
Africa Renewal It has now been a few years since the Peacebuilding Commission and your Peacebuilding Support Office were set up. Do you see any tangible pro...Published: 26 Jan 2013 at 06:07hrs | | by Judy Cheng-Hopkins on the UN's peacebuilding work in Africa
Zimbabwe among improving countries claims the World Bank
The World Bank review of policies and institutions in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) indicates an improved policy environment for growth, as well as poverty reduction in 13 of the continent's poorest count...Published: 17 Aug 2012 at 05:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's successor predetermined
Finance Minister and MDC-T secretary-general Tendai Biti has attracted a lot of mixed attention since the establishment of the inclusive Government three years ago, ranging from his economic policies...Published: 02 Jul 2012 at 06:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
'I will never challenge Morgan Tsvangirai as leader of MDC' - Biti interview with Sunday Mail
Finance Minister and MDC-T secretary-general Tendai Biti has attracted a lot of mixed attention since the establishment of the inclusive Government three years ago, ranging from his economic policies...Published: 01 Jul 2012 at 10:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
International Finance Institutions meet to discuss Zim debt resolution
The Zimbabwean government on Friday met with the country's creditors in Tunis, Tunisia, as it steps up effort to retire its $6 billion debt and unlock fresh resources to support the country's economic...Published: 25 Mar 2012 at 05:21hrs | | by Business reporter
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