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'ShutDownZimbabwe to force Sikhala's release from remand prison'
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) top official, Charlton Hwende has called for mass protests to force the immediate release of incarcerated legislators, Job Sikhala and Godfrey Sithole, along with14...Published: 08 Sep 2022 at 17:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's shutdowns not the best protest strategy
WORSENING economic conditions, coupled with growing unemployment as most Zimbabweans struggle to eke out a living in the informal sector are among the major reasons why this week's shutdown flopped....Published: 14 May 2022 at 19:42hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe faces implosion
ZIMBABWE is facing an implosion due to myriad challenges and senators have warned that protests may be the order of the day going forward as long as there is no solution to the economic crisis prevail...Published: 10 May 2022 at 17:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt succumbs to pressure
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has succumbed to public pressure and has opened the public transport system to other players, effectively ending a two-year ZUPCO monopoly.The move comes at a time...Published: 09 May 2022 at 07:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Student teachers join shutdown campaign
THE Council of Student Teachers (Cost)will join today's shutdown that was called for by the Zimbabwe National Students Union (Zinasu).Cost secretary-general Witness Rurumwa said the student te...Published: 09 May 2022 at 07:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe shutdown protest call gains momentum
Internet activists joined by students and trade unions have called for a stay-at-home protest on May 9 over Zimbabwe's deepening economic crisis.Mobilising under the hashtag #ShutDownZimbabwe,...Published: 05 May 2022 at 20:59hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans to shutdown the country on 6 May
The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition stands firmly behind calls for a public protest against failure by the government to come up with a proper public transportation system. On Friday, May 6, 2022...Published: 05 May 2022 at 14:59hrs | 18 | by Obert Masaraure
Kazembe Kazembe sued for ZWL6.2 million over #ShutdownZimbabwe protests
Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe and Police Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga have been taken to court in their official capacities by one Pardon Chitongo who was shot during January 2019 #Shut...Published: 22 Feb 2022 at 08:50hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Hopewell Chin'ono sold out civic society members to Chiwenga?
National Patriotic Front Spokesperson and socio- political commentator Jealousy Mawarire has sensationally accused journalist and self-proclaimed corruption whistleblower Hopewell Chin'ono of se...Published: 09 Aug 2021 at 09:59hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa's govt defends police position on MDC Chamisa's demos
The Zimbabwe Republic Police is an independent arm of the State which exercised its discretion upon assessing the security situation in the country before it issued a prohibition order against the MDC...Published: 21 Aug 2019 at 07:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ShutDownZimbabwe demo: 91 MDC fans caged
The Zimbabwe Republic Police yesterday arrested 91 people in and around Harare in connection with an illegal demonstration that was organised by the MDC-Alliance. In a statement last night, po...Published: 17 Aug 2019 at 08:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
MDC turns march into a stayaway
MDC-Alliance's High Court bid to quash a police order prohibiting their planned demonstrations, hit a brick wall after a judge threw out the urgent chamber application.Justice Joseph Musakwa d...Published: 16 Aug 2019 at 13:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police issue prohibition order on Chamisa led ShutDownZimbabwe protest
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a prohibition order against demonstrations planned by MDC-Alliance today, saying anyone taking part in such action will face the full wrath of the law....Published: 16 Aug 2019 at 08:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's MDC vows to defy police ban on ShutDownZimbabwe protest
Zimbabwe's main opposition group has said it will hold anti-government protests in the capital Harare, in defiance of a police ban.The opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has calle...Published: 16 Aug 2019 at 07:27hrs | | by BBC
WATCH LIVE:- MDC ShutDownZimbabwe protest
Zimbabwe's main opposition group has said it will hold anti-government protests in the capital Harare, in defiance of a police ban.The opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has calle...Published: 16 Aug 2019 at 07:25hrs | 5 | by STAFF REPORTER
Mnangagwa govt hints at blocking Chamisa's #ShutDownZimbabwe protest
People's right to hold a demonstration is not the only factor that should be considered when a gathering has a potential to turn violent because third parties ought to be equally protected by the law,...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 07:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
#ShutDownZimbabwe: Why Chamisa's MDC needs to spell out its objectives
On June 2, 2003, the MDC undertook its most ambitious action ever; they were going to stage a three-day demonstration known as the "final push", with the intention of either forcing then President Rob...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 07:32hrs | | by Nqaba Matshazi
Zanu-PF youths slam Zimbabwe spring protests
THE Zanu-PF Youth League in Matabeleland South yesterday slammed the planned MDC Alliance demonstration set for tomorrow, saying it is an unwanted political gimmick bent on causing anarchy in the coun...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 07:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
#ShutDownZimbabwe demos: Political warfare morphing into insurgency
The pending demonstrations ought to be viewed within the realms of a sophisticated effort at blackmail, whose sole agenda is to have the international community turning screws against the Government....Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 07:11hrs | 3 | by Andrew Maimba
Chamisa asks Ian Khama to mediate in Zimbabwe crisis
MOVEMENT for Democratic Change leader Nelson Chamisa, who is plotting a #ShutDownZimbabwe protest, has approached former Botswana leader Ian Khama and Namibian President Hage Geingob in a bid to try a...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 14:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa declares August 16 as day of ShutDownZimbabwe protests
Nelson Chamisa declared on Monday that he was ready to lead his MDC party in "practical" and "decisive steps" to bring an end to Zimbabwe's economic and political crisis.In a pre-recorded vide...Published: 06 Aug 2019 at 17:47hrs | | by ZimLive
Latest update on today's Shutdown Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean from all walks of life snubbed the #ShutdownZimbabwe call by Tajamuka/Sesijikile which was set to commence on Monday till Friday. Reports coming from Hara...Published: 01 Jul 2019 at 12:11hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
ZCTU denies hand in planned ShutDownZimbabwe protests
LABOUR federation, the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU), has dismissed messages circulating on social media linking it to a "shutdown" of the country on July 1.A pamphlet that has gone...Published: 30 Jun 2019 at 09:23hrs | 1 | by newzimbabwe.com
Mass protests set for June monthend
Prominent activist Josphat Mzaca Ngulube has announced that Zimbabweans will be engaging in mass protests from June to demonstrate against the government of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Ngulu...Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 09:52hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
More details on Britain's involvement in Chiwenga's coup emerge
High ranking officials in the British government worked tirelessly to make certain that the bloodless coup that as effected by Former Army General Constantino Chiwenga in November 2017 succeeded.&nbs...Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 22:31hrs | 6 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Tajamuka to #Shutdown Zimbabwe again
Social Movement Tajamuka/Ses'jikile has threatened to unleash a wave of protests against the Emmerson Mnangagwa government if he fails to arrest the increase in basic commodities. In a stateme...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 10:56hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Lawyers dump #ShutdownZimbabwe protestors
The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) have reportedly dumped accused persons who were arresting over the violent protests that rocked the country on January14.Opposition activist Jospha...Published: 11 Apr 2019 at 09:24hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'ShutDownZimbabwe protest organisers liable to compensate victims'
JUSTICE minister Ziyambi Ziyambi yesterday told Parliament that the Public Order Security Act (Posa) compels organisers of demonstrations to compensate for the loss of property and lives.His c...Published: 14 Mar 2019 at 13:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Top MDC leader arrested at the airport
The opposition Movement for Democratic Change has announced that its Treasurer General Charlton Hwende has been arrested upon landing at the Robert Mugabe International airport. "Deputy Treasu...Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 10:07hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'ShutDownZimbabwe' mastermind remanded
Crisis Coalition in Zimbabwe chairperson Rashid Mahiya appeared before Magistrate Rumbidzai Mugwagwa today charged with subversion following violent demonstrations that rocked the country in January. ...Published: 26 Feb 2019 at 20:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Evan Mawarire a ZANU PF agent?
#ThisFlag Founder Pastor Evan Mawarire opposed former President Robert Mugabe after being asked by the Zimbabwe National Army, National Patriotic Front Spokesperson Jealousy Mawarire has alleged. ...Published: 22 Feb 2019 at 07:45hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
78 police officers injured by protestors
The Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services has alleged that 78 police officers were injured and 1 officer died during the violent protests that rocked Zimbabwe on January 14....Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 07:02hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Amos Chibaya finally tastes freedom
MDC Organising Secretary Amos Chibaya has been finally released on bail after spending three weeks in prison over charges of inciting public violence.Chibaya is accused on inciting protestors ...Published: 12 Feb 2019 at 13:46hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Activist who called for mass protest speaks out
Losing Bulawayo South Member of Parliament Josphat Mzaca Ngulube who was arrested during the army crackdown following the #ShutdownZimbabwe protest has spoken out for the first time since he was grant...Published: 11 Feb 2019 at 14:30hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Army commander orders prosecutor to deny protestors bail
Commander of the Zimbabwe Defense Forces General Philip Valerio Sibanda is reported to have instructed a prosecutor handling the cases of protestors handling the cases relating to #ShutdownZimbabwe to...Published: 11 Feb 2019 at 09:05hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Two MDC MPs arrested over #ShutdownZimbabwe
MDC Member of Parliament for Mbizvo, Settlement Chikwinya and Redcliff MP Lloyd Mukapiko were arrested on Friday arrested on fresh charges of inciting public violence when they went to report to...Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 10:24hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Justice Malaba instructed magistrates to deny protestors bail' Jonathan Moyo alleges
Exiled former Cabinet Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo has alleged that Chief Justice Luke Malaba instructed magistrates to deny bail to persons accused of taking part in the violent protests that...Published: 05 Feb 2019 at 09:52hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Two Harare protestors jailed for 30 months
Harare Magistrate Victoria Mashamba on Monday sentenced two residents Shadreck Asani Daniel Shingirayi to serve 30 months in prison and suspended 12 months.The pair was convicted for committin...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 14:25hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu
SA Trade Union to shutdown Beitbridge border
The' Congress of South Africa Trade Unions (COSATU) will stage a solidarity march with the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions on Wednesday."The protest comes as Trade Unions in SouthAfric...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 07:58hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
ShutDownZimbabwe: Where do we go from here?
When the heart is burdened, the spirit is broken, the soul feels encumbered, and the body is debilitated, making hope a mirage forever receding to the horizon. It is during such times that music becom...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 23:16hrs | | by Elliot Ziwira
Police to investigate rape allegations against officers
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has announced that it is ready to investigate allegations of rape by citizens which are leveled against members of the police force.This was revealed by Chief of S...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 13:44hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Breaking: 3 fake soldiers jailed for 6 years
The magistrates court has sentenced Johanes Sigauke to 3 years for stealing a solar battery and torching Southlea Park Police Station and 2 Police vehicles, while 3 others were sentenced to 2 ye...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 14:34hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Tajamuka leader to storm police station with grand entrance
Leader of social group Tajamuka/Sesjikile Promise Mkwananzi says he is considering storming the Harare Central Police station in the company of lawyers and the media so that the whole world sees...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 11:57hrs | 3 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Tajamuka leader to hand himself to the police
Leader of social group Tajamuka/Sesjikile Promise Mkwananzi has indicated that he is willing to hand himself over to the Police at Harare Central after they indicated that they are keen on interviewin...Published: 26 Jan 2019 at 08:34hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Protests against Mnangagwa's authoritarian rule in UK
Dozens of chanting, singing Zimbabwe diaspora blocked the entrance of Zimbabwe embassy in London on - Wednesday 23 January 2019 - causing the embassy staff to close the doors. Chanting "Stop the viole...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 13:47hrs | | by Kingstone Jambawo
Evan Mawarire likely to be released on Tuesday
The lawyer representing #ThisFlag Leader Pastor Evan Mawarire has announced that the State has consented to the granting of bail to his client.Said the lawyer, "The state was alleging that the...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 13:00hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Latest on Evan Mawarire
#ThisFlag founder Pastor Evan Mawarire's bail application at the High Court was supposed to commence this morning at 9am, but it has now been delayed until Friday the 25th because the State was not re...Published: 23 Jan 2019 at 09:30hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
MDC condemns arrest of Mvurwi protestors
MDC-Alliance chairman for Mashonaland Central province George Gwarada has condemned the arrest of eleven suspected Mvurwi protestors and one in Guruve saying the arrests are meant to weaken their supp...Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 18:54hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Use of children in protests condemned
Christian Legal Society and Freedom First Project note with concern the recurrent involvement and use of children in politically motivated violence including looting of goods and destruction of proper...Published: 21 Jan 2019 at 15:52hrs | 2 | by CLS and FF
These bloody days have broken my heart
A day of wild torture in the hands of an authority is terrible enough to ruin the lusts of thrill and jubilation of a youthful child. The army rampage across the country that started as a repulsive re...Published: 21 Jan 2019 at 10:20hrs | 2 | by Fungayi Mukosera
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