Zimbabwe Marks 1st Anniversary of Contested General Elections
By Wilis Moyo Today marks a significant milestone in Zimbabwe’s political history, as the country commemorates the first anniversary of its highly contested general elections. Held on 23 August last year, the polls saw a fierce battle between President Emmerson…
Gender gaps a growing hurdle for democracy in Africa- Afro Barometer
Mavis Kasiya, The latest edition of the Afro Barometer report titled, ‘African insights 2024: Democracy at risk- the people’s perspectives,’ says women still trail men in voting and other forms of political engagement. While the participation of women in…
Zimbabwe’s fragile political transition surviving under the shadows of authoritarian rule-ZDI
Michelle Chifamba, In its weekly critical analysis into the Zimbabwean political economy, Zimbabwe Democracy Institute, a political think-tank based in Harare says the protracted struggle for independence in Zimbabwe has become a long unattainable dream and goal for citizens, human…
Opposition parties are not enemies of the state- Muzorewa
Cynthia Chichewo, United African National Congress (UANC) president Gwinyai Muzorewa said the opposition political parties in Zimbabwe are not enemies of the state, but rather best critics of government who offer constructive criticism on projects and programs where the…
Constitutionalism threatened as crackdown on human rights defenders persist- ZDI
Michelle Chifamba/ Florence Muzambani, Harare A Harare based political think-tank, Zimbabwe Democratic Institute has described the worsening human rights situation in Zimbabwe as a threat to Constitutionalism. It its recent report, titled, ‘Crackdown on Dissenters: Teaching the Tortoise to Hurry…
Zimbabwe High Court Acquits Job Sikhala of False Convictions
By Wilis Moyo Harare – The High Court on Monday acquitted opposition leader Job Sikhala of two convictions, including inciting public violence and publishing falsehoods. Sikhala, who spent 595 days in solitary confinement, welcomed the verdict, stating: “I told all…
Lead from the front, Chamisa told
Michelle Chifamba and Chantay Ruswa Harare – Timothy Mubhawu, a founding member of the Movement for Democratic Change and former Member of Parliament, has called on Nelson Chamisa, leader of a faction of the Citizens Coalition for Change, to come…
RESIDENTS DECRY INEQUITABLE WATER DISTRIBUTION
By Citizens in Action Southern Africa Residents of Hauna Growth Point which is home to more than 10000 households in Ward 31 Mutasa district, Honde Valley are facing a dire water crisis which has worsened due to the prioritization of…
‘Zanu PF cannot be trusted, dialogue off the table’ – Sikhala
By Staff Reporter, Leader of the National Democratic Working Group (NDWG), Job Sikhala has vowed never to side with the ruling party Zanu PF in their quest for a democratic Zimbabwe. Speaking online during a press conference in Harare, Sikhala,…
‘Respect the Constitution, desist from being partisan’ – Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition warns defense forces
By Chantay Ruswa The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition has raised concerns over the partisan stance of the country’s defense forces’ and their loyalty to the ruling party, Zanu PF. In response to the statements made by the Zimbabwe National Army…