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Danish Film Production Company Sues Zimbabwean Government for Censoring Documentary Featuring Chamisa

A Danish film production company is suing the Zimbabwean government for blocking the screening of a documentary about Nelson Chamisa, a presidential candidate in the 2018 elections. The censorship board barred the film, citing the potential for violence ahead of the upcoming harmonized elections. Final Cut for Real, the Danish firm behind the documentary, argues

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Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa
Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa
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Mnangagwa appoints G40 members to Zanu PF politburo in political balancing act

Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed members of the G40 faction, which opposed his ascendancy to the party and national presidency, to the Zanu PF politburo. The move is seen as an attempt to balance political factions and prevent “bhora musango,” a Shona expression meaning “boot the ball off the field of play,” as Mnangagwa

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MATEBELELAND Forum Condemns Arrest of Activists Remembering Gukurahundi Victims

The MATEBELELAND Forum, a network of civic society organizations in Zimbabwe, has condemned the recent arrest of three activists who were participating in Unity Day commemorations in Bulawayo. The activists were arrested at the statue of late Vice President Joshua Nkomo while gathering to remember the victims of the 1980s Gukurahundi massacre, which resulted in

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Opposition Parties Endorse Kasukuwere as Presidential Candidate for 2023 Elections

HARARE, Zimbabwe – A coalition of opposition parties in Zimbabwe known as Freedom for Economic Emancipation (FEEZ) has announced its endorsement of former Zanu PF official Saviour Kasukuwere as its candidate for the 2023 presidential elections. Kasukuwere, a member of the controversial “G40 cabal,” fled the country during the height of political tensions and infighting

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Zimbabwe Authorities Arrest Activists on Unity Day for Remembering Victims of Gukurahundi Massacres

Three activists in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe were arrested on Unity Day, which is a day observed in the country since 1987 to mark the signing of the Unity Accord between two major political parties.The activists, Thamsanqa Ncube, Melusi Nyathi, and Samkeliso Tshuma, were participating in a memorial for the victims of the Gukurahundi massacres and calling

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Shadreck Mashayamombe Retires from Politics to Focus on Business and Farming

Shadreck Mashayamombe, former legislator for Harare South, has announced that he is retiring from politics to focus on his business and farming. In an interview with NewsDay, Mashayamombe stated that he wants to dedicate more time to his business and has been away from home since 2018, during which time the political landscape has changed.

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Mliswa criticizes Mbalula’s stance on Zimbabwe regime change and sanctions

Independent Norton legislator Temba Mliswa has criticized the recently elected ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula, after Mbalula stated that the South African ruling party would not support regime change in Zimbabwe. Mbalula had said that the ANC would rather assist Zimbabwe’s ruling party, Zanu PF, in improving the country’s fortunes, rather than advocating for regime

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Zimbabwe's main opposition leader, Nelson Chamisa addresses a rally in Harare, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022. Chamisa drew thousands of people at his first political rally since forming a new party weeks ago, as the country gears for elections that had been postponed due to COVID-19.(AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)

Chamisa Urges Supporters to Remain Focused Despite Rally Ban by Zimbabwe Police

Nelson Chamisa, the President of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), has called on his supporters to remain focused despite being prohibited from holding end-of-year celebrations in Chitungwiza and Budiriro on Saturday. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) did not give a reason for the ban on the rallies. Chamisa responded by saying, “Whether there is

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