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Illicit alcohol stoking gender based violence

Heany Junction in Umguza District, Matebeleland North Province, is grappling with a surge in gender-based violence (GBV), fueled in part by the widespread availability of illicit alcohol, local residents and officials say.The issue came to…

Published: 18 hrs ago | | by Staff reporter

Chaos at Mazowe mine

The situation at Mazowe Jumbo Mine is complex and marred by corruption, violence, and illegal activities. At the center of the controversy is a man named Knowledge Rutavi, who claims to be a representative of former employees but has been …

Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 17:22hrs | | by Jumbo resident

Violence Is Violence No-matter The Gender

Last week, tragedy struck in Nyameni Suburb, Marondera, when a young girl named Sharon lost her life at the hands of her boyfriend. The news of this horrific incident has spread like wildfire across the Zimbabwean internet, captivating the…

Published: 25 Nov 2023 at 21:42hrs | | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo Violence Is Violence No-matter The Gender

In the face of denialism, candidates must accept the people's voice

In any thriving democracy, a foundational tenet remains undisputed: for the electoral process to truly reflect the will of the people, the outcome â€“ be it victory or defeat â€“ must be accepted with grace and dignity.In recent years, ele…

Published: 22 Aug 2023 at 05:20hrs | | by Innocent Mujeri

Mnangagwa either instigates violence behind the scenes or is incapable of stopping it

A FEW days ago, I read an alarming statement in a local newspaper which reported that addressing a rally recently, President Emmerson Mnangagwa ordered the police to hunt down suspected Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activists alleged…

Published: 07 Aug 2023 at 05:41hrs | | by Kennedy Kaitano

Zanu-PF and its history of violence

ZIMBABWE'S ruling party subjugates the country's people so as to rule illegitimately and loot resources with impunity.This looting by individuals in Zanu-PF results in "unequal power and unequal life chances" between the beneficiaries and …

Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 06:06hrs | | by Thandekile Moyo

Turn social media into tools for peace not violence

Technology has always had a big influence on international politics with Franklin D. Rooseveltâ€™s adoption of the radio and John F. Kennedy making the use of television to bridge the communication gaps between politicians and the public t…

Published: 01 Jul 2023 at 18:33hrs | | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

History of organised violence, torture in Zimbabwe (1972-2020)

ON Wednesday May 24, 2023, I joined a panel of human rights defenders to reflect on the problem of organised violence and torture in Zimbabwe.This was during the launch of the report A Short History of Organised Violence and Torture in Zim…

Published: 01 Jun 2023 at 05:46hrs | | by Dzikamai Bere

Spike in politically-motivated violence cause for concern

THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) is concerned over cases of politically-motivated violence recently reported in the media and is saddened by the resultant loss of life during a rally held in Kwekwe and extends its deepest condolence…

Published: 05 Mar 2022 at 08:22hrs | 45 | by Justice Priscilla Chigumba, Zec chairperson

Kwekwe violence condemned

EAL Zimbabwe condemns in the strongest terms acts of violence targeting members of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) by alleged Zanu-PF supporters in Kwekwe during a rally on February 27, 2022.According to party spokesperson Fadzayi Mahe…

Published: 01 Mar 2022 at 05:38hrs | | by Heal Zimbabwe

Politically-motivated violence a concern

CCC leader Nelson Chamisa chats with some party supporters injured after suspected Zanu-PF youths attacked an opposition rally in Kwekwe yesterdayTHE Election Resource Centre (ERC) notes with grave concern the politically-motivated violenc…

Published: 01 Mar 2022 at 05:37hrs | | by ERC

Mnangagwa condemns 'chicanery' in Zanu PF elections - hypocrite orchestrated wanton violence in national elections

"Irregularities and political chicanery across party structures must be decisively dealt with and expunged from the party," said President Emmerson Mnangagwa. He was referring to the recent Zanu PF elections which were marred by violence a…

Published: 06 Jan 2022 at 23:25hrs | | by Nomusa Garikai

Why is West silent on South Africa violence?

In August 2018, just after Zimbabwe's general elections, the country witnessed some demonstrations that were staged by opposition activists who had lost patience in waiting for the presidential election results.   The impatience …

Published: 15 Jul 2021 at 08:19hrs | | by Mukachana Hanyani

Police aiding increasing Zanu-PF violence

Guns represent war, conflict, destruction and death and in Zimbabwe, the gun has led politics instead of the reverse. This month, we witnessed and report that there has been an upsurge in political activities and with it there has been an …

Published: 13 Jun 2021 at 06:24hrs | | by Zimbabwe Peace Project

MDC violence a threat to national peace

TIME and again many have inked articles articulating how the MDC-Alliance is wired in violence, with the streak running so deep that removing it simply means an end to the political outfit that was formed to push the whiteman's agenda.That…

Published: 01 Jun 2021 at 07:01hrs | | by Fungi Kwaramba

Violence is ingrained in MDC-Allianceâ€™s DNA

THERE is consensus among those who read Zimbabwe's political landscape correctly that the country has exhibited conspicuous signs of dynamism under the visionary leadership of President Emmerson Mnagagwa. ED has read the situation facing t…

Published: 03 Sep 2019 at 06:48hrs | | by Cuthbert Mavheko

Violence, anarchy will not solve Zimbabwe's problems

WE are alarmed by reports that the opposition Movement for Democratic Change Alliance has roped in foreigners to shore up its planned demonstrations aimed at toppling the legitimately elected Government of Zimbabwe this Friday. We are equa…

Published: 14 Aug 2019 at 06:39hrs | | by Editorial - Chronicle

MDC believes in non-violence, legality and constitutionalism

The MDC notes with deep worry and concern that Hon. Job Sikhala's statements made during a rally in Bikita East over the weekend have caused uproar and the party wishes to clarify its position regarding the same.It is the party's view that…

Published: 09 Jul 2019 at 09:00hrs | | by Luke Tamborinyoka

MDC intra-party violence regrettable

THE Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) condemns the intra-party violence that has characterised the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) elective congress preparations. The congress is set for May 24 to 26.On Saturday March 30, 2019, MDC support…

Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 05:53hrs | | by ZPP

'Intra-party violence fomenting split'

THE intra-party violence rocking the main MDC party ahead of its May congress might cause the party to split if history is anything to go by, analysts contend.Reports coming from the provinces across Zimbabwe are disturbing as violence see…

Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 11:36hrs | | by Maxwell Sibanda

MDC violence: A noble cause can beget savages

THE MDC Allianceâ€™s initial reaction to their defeat in the ward by-election held in Cowdray Park, Bulawayo, last week was a classic or textbook example of denialism â€” the human tendency to deny reality as a way to avoid a psychological…

Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 05:42hrs | | by Conway Tutani

Chamisa's deception triggers violence

If there is any Zimbabwean politician who reads religiously NiccolÃ² Machiavelli's "bible", The Prince, it has to be MDC-Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa. Chamisa has personified Machiavelli's imagery of the lion and the fox. Like the fox, a…

Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 07:16hrs | 1507 | by Editorial - The Herald

Once in the herd its an Eland/Mhofu

Fruits of rape are within communities being called or greeted with certain known totems. Dumped and found babies are also blended among us, surnamed and praised with our totems. There are also products of adultery who have fitted well in s…

Published: 21 Mar 2019 at 19:01hrs | | by Thomas Murisa.

Zimbabwe Govt lies about ICJ intervention in 'Public Violence Cases'

The Government of Zimbabwe, through the Deputy Minister of Information and Publicity, Nick Mangwana, has blatantly lied it was not aware that International Commission of Jurist (ICJ) had intervened and raised alarm over the observance of t…

Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 19:59hrs | | by Advocate Walter Nyabadza

African Diaspora statement on the Zimbabwean situation and DRC

The ADF joins the long que and list of human rights organisations, and other organisations and institutions in condemning in the strongest and unapologetic sense the senseless murders and brutalisation of the people of Zimbabwe by their ow…

Published: 26 Jan 2019 at 09:07hrs | | by Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda

'Hyenas & dogs masquerading as protesters went on a rampage in Bulawayo'

I support freedom of expression, freedom of association, and peaceful demonstrations. Everyone has the constitutional right to protest and express their views peacefully. The government of the day has to respect the constitutional obligati…

Published: 19 Jan 2019 at 09:53hrs | | by Ezra Tshisa Sibanda

MDC perpetrating violence, violating human rights

The events of the past days since the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) called for mass protests and stay away, have not only been unfortunate but also turned out to be catastrophic. The opposition MDC Alliance took the opportunity …

Published: 17 Jan 2019 at 11:28hrs | | by Anesu Pedzisayi

Violence has no home in the new Zimbabwe

It is worrisome and disturbing to say the least, to hear a youth uttering threats of violence against a Government, worse off in a new dispensation that is calling for unity, peace and positive transformation. It is also disconcerting, to …

Published: 22 Nov 2018 at 11:39hrs | | by Anesu Pedzisayi

Political violence prescription for self-immolation

POLITICS is often described as "a dirty game", and the in-fighting in the MDC-Alliance after the party's losses in both the parliamentary and presidential elections would appear to validate the dirty-game saying.Add to that the opposition …

Published: 11 Aug 2018 at 09:02hrs | | by Stephen Mpofu

Tendai Biti must face the music

Zambia deported MDC Alliance co-principal, Tendai Biti, back home early yesterday morning after his bid to secure asylum in the neighbouring country failed on Wednesday.Many were shocked to learn that Biti had been arrested at Chirundu Bor…

Published: 10 Aug 2018 at 06:39hrs | | by Editorial - Chronicle

The truth about these elections

Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it." - Thomas Paine, 1777. Political or public office is not the platform for pilfering and illegal wealth creation. It is about the a…

Published: 09 Aug 2018 at 22:11hrs | | by Erick Matotoba

Harare violence yet another wake-up call for Sadc

First, there's the voting. Then, there's the counting. But what happens next? This is the sad question now on everyone's mind after the military was deployed to suppress post-election protests in Zimbabwe last week. No one wanted the answe…

Published: 09 Aug 2018 at 06:48hrs | | by Joe Devanny

Military again against unarmed citizens

Does the Zimbabwean government know when to call out army out of barracks? The Zimbabwean army is headed by 'Pyongyang' who unleash it against own people who are crying for transparency in the way elections are run. There is no situation t…

Published: 02 Aug 2018 at 14:34hrs | | by Isaac Nkomah

What Next?

The political situation in Zimbabwe is at a cross roads. It is a do or die one. We don't need political education to make the right decision as a nation but maturity and logical thinking. We have gone through thirty eight years of economic…

Published: 25 Jul 2018 at 08:32hrs | | by Clement Moyo

Chamisa, violence and the absence of leadership

In February, at Morgan Tsvangirai's funeral, Nelson Chamisa's private militia, The Vanguard, attacked his opponents and tried to torch a hut in which Thokozani Khupe, Douglas Mwonzora and their supporters were hiding. Chamisa was silent.A …

Published: 17 Jul 2018 at 10:36hrs | | by Anthony Mkondo

Pray for violent free elections in Zimbabwe

Friday, June 8,2018. The time is 7:40 am. I have just woken up from another disturbing dream concerning Zimbabwe elections. I saw a woman who reported that she had been raped by the police for her political activities. She was in a traumat…

Published: 26 Jun 2018 at 06:27hrs | | by Tendai Tagarira

Your violence will not destroy Zimbabwe

I don't know your name. I don't know who you are or what your motives are, but I reject your attempt to harm democracy and our new Zimbabwe with your violence.I am an MDC supporter, but when you attempted to assassinate President Mnangagwa…

Published: 25 Jun 2018 at 14:17hrs | | by Innocent Dube

Could the Bulawayo Zanu-PF skirmish be internal or staged however we view it?

The violence perpetrated at the Zanu-PF rally in Bulawayo on Friday 22 June 2018 is an act of barbarism founded on fear to promote instability against excellent prospects for a successful and peaceful election with a possibly free and fair…

Published: 24 Jun 2018 at 07:13hrs | | by Andrew Manyevere

Tempers are high and violence imminent in Magwegwe

The situation in Magwegwe BULAWAYO is very volatile and the tempers are flaring. Mob Justice May meet people like GIFT Banda and ANELE NDEBELE  who are blamed for cheating the people from a DEMOCRATIC vote. The party will be Internati…

Published: 01 Jun 2018 at 10:29hrs | | by Anele Moyo

MDC-T violence cross-examined

Succession wars rock MDC again, MDC Bulawayo violence hugely condemned, MDC intra party violence worrisome. Bloody clashes rock MDC T, MDC T succession violence and tribalism. These are some of the headlines among many that decorated newsp…

Published: 09 Mar 2018 at 09:35hrs | | by Believe Chikomo.

Colins Bajila's analysis flawed

Dear Editor,I was disappointed by the flawed analysis of the  MDC official Discent Collins Bajila which concluded "that Neither Banda nor Ncube are Shona and therefore if this violence is to be put in its proper context it can't be sa…

Published: 07 Mar 2018 at 10:36hrs | | by S. Dube

'Chamisa is the king of violence and constitutional delinquent'

Revolutionary greetings comrades. Gone are the days when politicians lie to the masses to convince them to vote for them. Political blandishing is the outdated mode of fishing for voters. Politicians that are trapped in archiac politics ar…

Published: 07 Mar 2018 at 07:08hrs | | by Khulani David Ndhlovu

ZANU PF and MDC-T same violence Whatsapp group

Revolutionary greetings comrades. Watching the recent Baba Sorobhic drama unfolds in MDC-T is very disappointing especially considering the fact that the party presents itself as a citadel of democracy. There is nothing democratic about MD…

Published: 04 Mar 2018 at 16:46hrs | | by Khulani David Ndlovu

Opposition parties, CSOs promoting culture of violence

Recent developments in the public domain in which MDC-T youths assaulted the party's co-Vice President Thokozani Khupe and Secretary General, Douglas Mwonzora and attempted to burn a hut in which the duo had sought refuge during the burial…

Published: 02 Mar 2018 at 10:49hrs | | by Bevan Musoko

MDC-T violence simply barbaric, unacceptable

ZIMBABWEANS watched in horror this week shocking scenes of violence as rowdy MDC-T youths attacked the party co-vice-president Thokozani Khupe and secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora and threatened to torch a thatched hut in which they had …

Published: 23 Feb 2018 at 11:26hrs | | by Faith Zaba

MDC-T violence must be nipped in the bud!

TRUTH can be ruthless and hurtful. There is no substitute to truth for to substitute it would be to give dignity to fabrications.We all wanted to see former Prime Minister in the inclusive Government Mr Morgan Tsvangirai who died on Valent…

Published: 23 Feb 2018 at 06:05hrs | | by Hildegarde Manzvanzvike

Attack on Khupe a Gukurahundist replica

A report that Chamisa's youth attempted to burn down a hut in which Thokozani Khuphe an MDC-T Vice Prersident had taken refuge  inside is not only shocking but is equally an eye opener about the violent nature of MDC-Tswangirai. Zimba…

Published: 21 Feb 2018 at 10:35hrs | | by Mkhululi Zulu

Domestic violence must fall

When someone ask me about Marriage or when am I gonna get married I say not now because I strongly feel that there is a lot more that I need to learn. Never trust these men, any moment they can change. It is not as good as you see it in pu…

Published: 29 Jan 2018 at 07:19hrs | | by Belinda Chowa

Violence against women a violation of human rights

Today, I join the world to commemorate the international day of eliminating violence against women. This year's theme is "Leave no one behind: End violence against Women and Girls. One in every three women around the world has been a victi…

Published: 25 Nov 2017 at 16:50hrs | | by Linda Tsungirirai Masarira

How much longer should kids tolerate the whip as a corrective measure?

To be on the receiving end of a cane, is the common nightmare of nearly every kid who's strongly extroverted, consistent with poor grades, reports late to school, fails to turn in assignments as and when due, and likewise, other varieties …

Published: 23 Oct 2017 at 10:36hrs | | by Nimi Princewill

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Three Robbery Suspects Arrested in Bulawayo

Chiwenga portraying himself as the betrayed holy victim

Mbalula cannot rewrite history to sanitise Ramaphosa's failings

Stranded families blame their plight on corrupt Zanu-PF bigwigs

Ministry Assures Wildlife Protection During Road Works Near Hwange National Park

Zimbabwe Mourns Mozambican Engineer Killed in Headlands Accident

Benin military group removes President Talon from office

Biti Labels ZANU PF 'Murderers and Fascists'

Mnangagwa takes sole charge of Zanu-PF vehicle donations

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Ex-Supreme Court Judge's driver up for fraud

Businesswoman scammed of US$500,000

Mnangagwa advisor's cash divides Zanu-PF

BCC revises land policy to attract major investors

Mansion in Bulawayo's upmarket suburb set for demolition

Illicit alcohol stoking gender based violence

Villagers up in arms against Eureka Mine

Injiva wreaks havoc in Matebeleland South

Mnangagwa issues stern warning to Agritex officers

Harare faces billboard revenue scandal

Zimbabwe's leadership culture is built on survival, not development

Bulawayo-Victoria Falls highway progress update

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Zenzo Moyo fails to win Zifa Southern Region chairmanship

11 killed in Pretoria shebeen shooting

Miners to 'clean up' Matobo ahead of 2026 Uhuru celebrations

History behind Glen View, Glen Norah and Warren Park

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Legal Aid directorate intervenes in Bindura drug case

Over 24,000 children receive Vitamin A supplementation in Bulawayo

Police arrest robbery suspect in Chegutu

Education Minister Moyo boasts Zimbabwe has highest number of schools in Southern Africa

Secondary runway and terminal for Mugabe airport

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Bishop acquitted of sexual assault charges

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Mnangagwa donates vehicles and cash

The Mall of Zimbabwe set to be biggest retail investment

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Hooker forced to swallow G-String after romping with married man

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Chiwenga portraying himself as the betrayed holy victim

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