‘Vending’ and Zimbabwe’s Economic ‘Shock Doctrine’ and ‘Socialism of the Rich’
Ever since this year’s workers day commemorations on May 1, there has been a lot of social media debate and attendant dry humour concerning whether Zimbabwe is a nation of vendors or workers. Not that this debate was particularly new…
CSOs capacitate Parliamentary Committees in their oversight mandate: Mudenda
By Byron Mutingwende SPEAKER of the House of Assembly Jacob Mudenda has hailed civil society organisations for their work in implementing parliamentary reforms through capacity building for both parliamentarians and staff. Mudenda made the remarks during the signing ceremony of…
Informal traders face a bleak future
By Staff reporter A social welfare problem is looming if the Zimbabwe government does not quickly move to ‘formalise’ the informal economy or draft policies that ensure that those in the informal economy have some form of financial security when…
Police fire teargas at string Green Fuel Workers
By Misheck Shambare Anti-riot police yesterday fired teargas at striking Green fuel workers who have not been paid their salaries for the last 3 months on allegations that they refused to be addressed. The ongoing strike has been dragging for…
Racial discrimination at Anjin causes employee discontentment
By Linda Mujuru Workers at Anjin Diamond company are crying foul over discrimination of employees on basis of race complaining that these actions perpetuate the abuse of human rights. These developments come amidst human rights abuses in form of xenophobic…
Are We Paying the State to Protest? Public Order and Processions in Zim
By Takura Zhangazha* In Zimbabwe citizens are not allowed to embark on public demonstrations/ processions without prior notification (and agreement) of a ‘regulatory authority’ of a geographic area. This regulatory authority is generally a Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer commanding…
Afrobarometer survey-an opportunity to redefine the struggle
By Blessing Vava The Afrobarometer/ Mass Public Opinion Institute of Zimbabwe report has sent tongues wagging and had been received with mixed feelings locally and abroad. The survey, found that Mugabe enjoys greater support in the rural areas where 70…
Economic woes in Zimbabwe driving out citizens to South Africa
By Chaka Magwenzi AS more than 1000 workers await their fate at Telecel Zimbabwe – one of country’s largest mobile telephone operators faces closure under a government directive at the end of the month, many contemplate their next move as…
Attack on journalists a threat to media freedom
By Staff Reporter Hardly a week after the media commemorated World Press Freedom Day on May 3, a freelance journalist based at the Media Centre has been attacked while attempting to cover a full council meeting in Chitungwiza. This happened…
Give the poor money to prevent HIV spread: Expert
By Danmore Chuma. Providing cash incentives to the most vulnerable groups in high risk countries can help to curb the spread of the deadly HIV scourge a health expert has claimed Presenting her speech during the 9th International Workshop on…