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WATCH: Blessed Geza declares war on corruption, Names Zanu-PF 'looters'
HARARE - Outspoken war veteran Blessed Geza has launched a scathing attack on Zimbabwe's ruling elite, accusing top ZANU-PF officials of corruption and misgovernance. In a fiery national address title...Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 22:45hrs | 4247 | by Nomalizwe Mbulu
Zimbabwe's cycle of betrayal
Is it not a pity how the people of Zimbabwe have been duped not once, but twice? The first betrayal came from figures like Cecil Rhodes and his clansmen, who, under the guise of imperialism, promised ...Published: 19 Jan 2025 at 14:23hrs | 666 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Why Botswana's shift has Zimbabwe's Zanu-PF on edge
As the region and the continent at large continue to digest the outcome of the recent Botswana elections and their ramifications reverberate across borders, a bigger debate is unfolding on the changin...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 14:39hrs | 1258 | by Ntibinyane Ntibinyane
The abuse of power in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's government has been increasingly accused of using its legal machinery to silence dissenting voices and suppress freedom of speech.Activists and civil society organisations have been...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 10:02hrs | 267 | by Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Chamisa not forming new party
NELSON Chamisa, Zimbabwe's main opposition CCC leader who quit his party on Thursday in a huff after its descent into political turmoil due to recalls of MPs and other elected representatives by self-...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 10:06hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
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
Ostallos Siziba/va's surname sparks huge debate on Twitter
Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Deputy Spokesperson Ostallos's surname has taken social media by storm.There is a debate raging as to what Ostallos's real surname is. He is...Published: 06 Jul 2023 at 09:32hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
'Second Republic' obsessed with policies to consolidate Mnangagwa's power
A LOCAL research unit, Democracy Institute's (ZDI) latest report titled ‘Civic Space Contestation Ahead of 2023' has noted a series of reforms aimed at cementing President Emmerson Mnangagwa's ‘di...Published: 03 Nov 2022 at 05:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa tells his followers to 'faka pressure'
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) president Nelson Chamisa was Monday encouraged his supporters to 'faka pressure.'Chamisa sent the cryptic message on Twitter....Published: 01 Aug 2022 at 19:21hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo lashes at Chamisa's mazizi
EXILED former cabinet minister Jonathan Moyo has lashed at Mazizi for insults targeted at him.Said Prof Moyo, "You can dot me, call me names, body shame me or lie about me for all you want; no...Published: 31 Jul 2022 at 09:52hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa responsible for CCC attacks on Jonathan Moyo's family, and abuse of his late daughter
FORMER information minister Professor Jonathan Moyo, has directly blamed Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa for online attacks targeting his family, including his late daughter ...Published: 28 Jul 2022 at 06:44hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Makomborero is our national Hero: We demand his release immediately! These Thugs must Free Mako now!
We demand I repeat once more, we demand the release of Makomborero Haruzivishe now at best yesterday. We cannot be silent when our children languish in Zanu notorious prisons for no apparent reasons e...Published: 03 Oct 2021 at 14:30hrs | 14 | by Nomazulu Thata
President Mnangagwa converted by Passion Java?
His excellency the president of Zimbabwe has shown a skill to engage the youth. The president has taken time in his busy schedule to meet individual youth leaders youth pastors sports persons and peop...Published: 20 Jun 2021 at 08:50hrs | 1 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zimbabwe must give Matebeleland a chance to manage own affairs
The politics of Matabeleland has been in the eye of a storm for a very long time. The Zanu-PF government, opposition parties and civic society groups have always claimed to serve the interests of the ...Published: 10 Jan 2021 at 07:55hrs | 2 | by Hon Lovemore Moyo UMD President
Makokoba residents protest over burst sewage pipes
MAKOKOBA residents dumped plastic bags with sewage at Bulawayo City Council offices protesting the municipality's slow response in attending to burst sewage pipes.The disgruntled residents rev...Published: 16 Dec 2020 at 07:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Traditional leaders take over Gukurahundi exhumations
TRADITIONAL leaders will now take over the exhumation and reburials of victims of Gukurahundi in Matabeleland and Midlands while the Government will now only be involved in funding the process as part...Published: 25 Oct 2020 at 07:41hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Civic society plots to smear Zimbabwe at Sadc
A plan by opposition-linked and foreign-sponsored civil society organisations from Zimbabwe to smear the country at the Sadc Summit in Tanzania tomorrow has been unearthed after the activists travelle...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 23:57hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
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 Au...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 17:13hrs | | by Daniel Molokele
Unpacking the MDC RELOAD document
Many people had high hopes that since Mugabe no longer there, probably Mnangagwa will change the economy of Zimbabwe, people will get jobs, industries will open, a strong Zimbabwe dollar will return, ...Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 14:27hrs | 3 | by Etiwel Mutero
Independence day demo-Zimbabwe diaspora in UK shun independence day celebrations
Zanu-PF was celebrating national independence day which is a result from the protracted and arduous struggle of the people of Zimbabwe But what does this really mean to ordinary Zimbabweans of...Published: 20 Apr 2019 at 08:12hrs | | by Kingstone Jambawo
Mnangagwa, Matabeleland Collective in secret Gukurahundi genocide deal?
Matabeleland Collective, one of the key stakeholders on Gukurahundi and national healing, yesterday slapped down attempts by fugitive former Cabinet minister Professor Jonathan Moyo to discredit the b...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 06:59hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Off the comfort zone with the Gregarious Chamisa: A View from the rural-dweller
The juicy and chocolate side of the socialite MDC President, Nelson Chamisa, is mainly his off-the-comfort-zone personality. This makes him an extra-ordinary political leader in that facet in Zimbabwe...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 10:15hrs | 4 | by Nhlanhla Moses
Coltart hails Mnangagwa govt
FIERCE Government critic and opposition politician David Coltart has described the move by the Government to facilitate the issuance of birth certificates and death certificates as well as the exhumat...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 09:21hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Roadmap to inclusive dialogue in Zimbabwe: A grassroots perspective
The current state of affairs in Zimbabwe calls for inclusive and participatory dialogue. Such an engagement requires a development oriented approach rather than political pursuit. It unequivocally dem...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 09:38hrs | 1 | by Nhlanhla Moses
Mnangagwa in frank discussions with Matebeleland civic groups?
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday held frank and robust discussions with Matebeleland civic groups at the State House in Bulawayo, stressing the need for national cohesion and collective efforts in taking...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 06:23hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
UN to probe Zimbabwe rights abuses
THE United Nations Human Rights Council will dispatch special rapporteurs to Zimbabwe to investigate allegations of human rights abuses by State security agents, Parliament has heard.Appearing...Published: 07 Mar 2019 at 06:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Sadc chair lied on Zimbabwe situation'
Southern African civic society and social movements have taken aim at Southern African Development Community (Sadc) chair Hage Geingob accusing him of "lying" to the whole world about the present Zimb...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 13:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
SA civic groups blast Sadc over Zimbabwe rights violations
SOUTH African civic society groups, under the banner of the Southern African People's Solidarity Network (SAPSN), have accused Sadc of glossing over the human rights' violations in Zimbabwe.SA...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 08:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe army creates temporary bases in suburbs
The presence of soldiers patrolling most high density suburbs across the country has instilled fear and uncertainty in citizens as some areas are reporting forced curfews.Coupled with this is ...Published: 13 Feb 2019 at 10:33hrs | 6 | by Maxwell Sibanda
Protesters stole our guns, shot people, claims Army
The military yesterday alleged that protesters broke into police armouries and stole guns which they used to kill citizens, including a police officer, during last month's national shutdown that turne...Published: 07 Feb 2019 at 07:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
UN condemns Zimbabwe rights abuses
The United Nations has expressed deep concern at reports of people being raped and tortured in the ongoing crackdown against dissent in Zimbabwe and demanded President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government ...Published: 02 Feb 2019 at 05:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
MDC Alliance dossier exposes the army
The Nelson Chamisa-led MDC Alliance has submitted a dossier to the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) detailing alleged gross human rights violations by the security forces as pressure mounts on ...Published: 27 Jan 2019 at 19:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Soldiers deployed to guard ZUPCO buses
GOVERNMENT has deployed armed soldiers and details from the police para-military Support Unit to man buses carrying passengers after last week's fierce rioting saw cars torched by angry protesters dur...Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 08:40hrs | | by newzimbabwe
Tajamuka speaks on national dialogue
Pressure group Tajamuka/Sesijikle says the national dialogue called by President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Tuesday must not be limited to political players but must include every sector in Zimbabwe....Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 07:28hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Twelve MDC MPs arrested as army continues crackdown
Twelve MDC members of parliament have been arrested so far at the joint operation between the Zimbabwe Republic Police and the Zimbabwe Defense Forces continued a crackdown on MDC and civic soci...Published: 21 Jan 2019 at 13:01hrs | 9 | by Mandla Ndlovu
172 injured people attended to, 68 gunshots wounds recorded
The Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights (ZADHR) has said it attended to 172 people between Monday and Wednesday, of which 68 had gunshot wounds, with the affected individuals sustaining s...Published: 18 Jan 2019 at 12:22hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt sugar-coats effects of shutdown
Government yesterday tried to douse diplomatic fires when it addressed members of the diplomatic community on the current state of affairs after this week's shutdown and protests that resulted in abou...Published: 18 Jan 2019 at 12:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Army, Zanu-PF role in protests exposed
A SERVING top military official and a police officer were yesterday unmasked as leaders of the deadly protests in the Epworth dormitory town, which led to the death of civilians and looting of shops....Published: 18 Jan 2019 at 12:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Hundreds arrested in violent crackdown
HUNDREDS of demonstrators were arrested yesterday as the violent crackdown on protesters by State security agents continued, while unrest continued in most parts of the country for the third day of a ...Published: 17 Jan 2019 at 07:35hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Euphoria turns to harsh reality for Zimbabweans in just a year
ON November 18 last year, thousands of Zimbabweans took to the streets of the capital Harare in a peaceful show of support for the deposition of President Robert Mugabe.After 37 years of Mugab...Published: 22 Nov 2018 at 06:08hrs | | by Leila Sinclair-Bright
Mnangagwa's business dance, Masiyiwa's compliance
President Emmerson Mnangagwa recently held a consultative meeting with Zimbabwe's business sector. This came against the backdrop of a national economic crisis largely caused by a new monetary policy ...Published: 07 Nov 2018 at 06:21hrs | 2 | by Takura Zhangazha
Zanu-PF chefs milking vendors
Crafty Zanu-PF politicians are making a killing by allocating space at sites designated by the Harare City Council (HCC) for vendors who are being moved from the central business district (CBD) follow...Published: 30 Sep 2018 at 12:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Khupe in U-turn on poll outcome
THE breakaway MDC-T faction led by Thokozani Khupe has made an about-turn, dismissing earlier reports that it endorsed the disputed July 30 harmonised elections as free, fair and credible.Khup...Published: 23 Aug 2018 at 06:39hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Saluting brave women fighting for equality and human rights in Zimbabwe
AS is the case in all spheres of life in Zimbabwe, patriarchy rules and women despite their invaluable contributions to the country's socioeconomic as well as political development continue to play se...Published: 03 Jul 2018 at 06:57hrs | 1 | by Makho-precious Moyo
Chamisa's open-mouth-shut-mind freestyle
One of the emerging discourses around the forthcoming elections in Zimbabwe centres firmly on the hitherto untested leadership qualities of Nelson Chamisa, leader of the MDC-Alliance.Chamisa w...Published: 10 May 2018 at 06:57hrs | 1 | by Tichaona Zindoga
Constraints on the work of Human Rights & Democracy Defenders, internet freedoms core in democracy promotion.
Zimbabwe Democracy Institute (ZDI) in conjunction with Media Centre releases an advocacy report titled, 'How the right to be online has been assaulted in Zimbabwe: Consequences on the work of Human ri...Published: 09 Apr 2018 at 18:46hrs | | by Patience Sibanda
Police block pro-electoral reforms march
CIVIL society organisations under the banner of Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) intending to march and petition Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) and Justice ministry were yesterday blocked in A...Published: 06 Apr 2018 at 08:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
PHOTOS: Khupe's tauted replacement in hospital
BULAWAYO East legislator and acting MDC-T spokesperson, Thabitha Khumalo, has been admitted to Mater Dei Hospital following a recurrent asthma attack linked to the tear smoke she inhaled in July 2016,...Published: 12 Mar 2018 at 14:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa ally hospitalised
BULAWAYO East legislator and acting MDC-T spokesperson, Thabitha Khumalo, has been admitted to Mater Dei Hospital following a recurrent asthma attack linked to the tear smoke she inhaled in July 2016,...Published: 07 Mar 2018 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
PRC reaffirms Mujuru as Presidential Candidate of Choice for 2018 elections
PEOPLE'S RAINBOW COALITION (PRC) RESOLUTIONS OF THE 1st JOINT COORDINATING COMMITTEE HELD ON 15 DEC 2017.We are in it to win itThe First...Published: 18 Dec 2017 at 12:35hrs | 5 | by Dr Gorden Moyo
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