Soldiers wielding batons and whips have launched a ‘ruthless’ attack on police in Zimbabwe amid growing tensions under 93-year-old President Robert Mugabe. Security forces said about 100 uniformed troops charged into a bus terminal in the capital Harare and beat up police officers, leaving
Renowned independent development economist, Prosper Chitambara, has highlighted the mounting pressure on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to establish a lasting legacy as he enters his final term as Head of State. Chitambara, speaking to Al Jazeera ahead of the announcement of results from the Harmonised Elections held on August 23 and 24, suggested that Mnangagwa’s second
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In the aftermath of a contentious re-election victory for President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Zimbabwe, former minister Saviour Kasukuwere has emphasized a pivotal opportunity for leaders within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to engage in substantive deliberations concerning the nation’s crisis. In an unprecedented move that has sparked significant controversy, SADC election observers have unequivocally
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In an election that has raised serious concerns, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) declared Emerson Mnangagwa as the duly elected president of Zimbabwe, following the tumultuous election held on August 23rd and 24th, 2023. Regional and international observers have decried the election as neither free nor fair, citing numerous irregularities and challenges throughout the process.
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Zimbabwe’s ruling party appears to be heading for a decisive victory in the recent election, despite widespread observations of significant flaws in the process. The Zimbabwe African Union-Patriotic Front maintained its dominance in most rural regions, while the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change secured victory in key urban areas such as Harare, the capital, as
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In a recent turn of events, Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) spokesperson Promise Mkhwananzi, a well-known figure in the realm of political activism and multiple arrests, has vehemently refuted the Zimbabwe Republic Police’s claims surrounding a 2020 arrest warrant. The warrant purportedly pertains to Mkwananzi’s alleged failure to comply with court procedures. The Zimbabwe Republic
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Good News Church’s Uebert Angel Faces the Spotlight In the glittering world of high-profile relationships and secrets, the Good News Church’s leader, Uebert Angel, is no stranger to controversy. Angel, who now holds a political appointment as Ambassador at Large for Europe and the Americas under President Mnangagwa, is alleged to be spinning a web
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Recent events in Zimbabwe have stirred controversy as members of the opposition party reportedly accosted exit poll survey workers from ZanuPF outside polling stations. These survey workers, tasked with gathering data on voter preferences, were positioned at tables clearly marked with visible signs reading “Exit Survey,” were not adorned in any party regalia, and were
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As the people of Zimbabwe step into the polling booths on this crucial election day, the atmosphere is charged with both hope and concern. The democratic process that should ideally unite the nation in its collective voice is becoming a battlefield of accusations and unforeseen challenges. The Zimbabwean election, once anticipated as a beacon of
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London, August 22, 2023 – For over two decades, I have dedicated my life to journalism, often navigating dangerous situations in pursuit of the truth. From my early years in Zimbabwe to more recent endeavors, I have never encountered a direct death threat, until now. It is with great concern that I share my recent
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In a remarkable display of political reconciliation, Senator David Coltart of the Citizens Coalition for Change has issued a formal apology to exiled Zimbabwe Cabinet minister Jonathan Moyo. The apology comes after Coltart invoked Moyo’s late father, Melusi Job Mlevu, during a recent political debate. The apology, conveyed through a direct message on Twitter, was
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