January 15
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Is Making Its Citizens Criminals Again
Zimbabwe started 2024 with the news that we have the highest inflation rate in the world. Johns Hopkins economist Steve Hanke said that on 4 January our annual inflation was 1… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Teachers Scoff At U.S.$300 Salary - 'A Product of One-Armed Banditry' Says Union
The Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) has scoffed at the US$300 Covid-19 allowance conversion into a salary describing the move as a mere 'tissue of misrepresentation'. Read more »
Africa: Pan African Parliament Announces President Charumbira, VP to be Replaced
ZANU PF aligned Chief Fortune Charumbira has lost his position at the helm of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) where he was elected President in 2022. Read more »
January 10
Zimbabwe: ZBC Shame - New Board Named As Embattled Executive Blocks Lobengula Insult Apology
Management at the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) reportedly blocked a public apology over offensive King Lobengula remarks made by presenters during last Tuesday's edition… Read more »
January 11
Zimbabwe: Expert Says 2024 National Budget to Worsen Workers' Plight in the New Year
RENOWNED academic, Dr Godfrey Kanyenze says the just commenced year will be one of the toughest for workers owing to a cocktail of ensuing hardships. Read more »
January 10
Zimbabwe: Teachers Stage Sit in As Schools Open for 2024, Demand U.S.$1,2k Salary
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) claims its members across the country staged a sit-in on the first day of the 2024 school calendar in protest over poor… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Recalled Pelandaba MP Ostallos Is Wasting Time, Resources Running As CCC Candidate - Says Tshabangu
SELF-proclaimed Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) secretary general Sengezo Tshabangu says deputy spokesperson Gift Ostallos Siziba who is seeking to bounce back into parliament… Read more »
January 05
Zimbabwe: 'Abahambe!' South African Opposition Turns Away Over 700 Zimbabweans Attempting to Cross Limpopo River
South African opposition party Patriotic Alliance has laid siege along the Limpopo River to stem illegal immigration of Zimbabweans into the neighbouring country. Read more »
January 04
Zimbabwe: Govt Reveals Plans to Evict Illegal Settlers on Agricultural Land
AGRICULTURE Minister Anxious Masuka has revealed plans to evict all those living illegally on state land that includes areas reserved for agriculture. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Spokesperson Warns Against Sikhala Solidarity Demos
Presidential spokesperson George Charamba has issued a chilling warning to the opposition over a planned demonstration against the comtinued incarcerat of incarcerated former… Read more »
December 26, 2023
Zimbabwe: Opposition Demands Equitable Food Aid Distribution, El Nino Drought Relief Measures From Govt
Opposition MDC president Douglas Mwonzora has demanded that the government ensure equitable distribution of food aid and measures to address the effects of the El Nino-induced… Read more »
December 25, 2023
Zimbabwe: Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube Extends Car Import Deadline for Former MPs
Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Mthuli Ncube has extended the car import deadline for former legislators while promising 10th Members of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Impostor' Tshabangu Threatens Drastic Measures Against 'Leaderless' CCC MPs
Self-imposed Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) 'interim' Secretary General Sengezo Tshabangu has threatened to take drastic measures against rebellious legislators failing to tow… Read more »
December 23, 2023
Zimbabwe: By-Elections Weighing Heavily On Fiscus - Polls Watchdog Calls for Clause Amendment
Parliament is facing renewed pressure to amend the Constitution's recall clause, with concerns mounting over its financial burden, impact on voter apathy, and potential subversion… Read more »
December 21, 2023
Zimbabwe: Mafume Re-Elected Harare Mayor
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) councillor Jacob Mafume has been re-elected to the position of Harare mayor following a vote in a special session. Read more »
December 22, 2023
Zimbabwe: Don't Give Us Directives - ZEC Responds to CCC After Receiving Letter Barring Tshabangu From Using Chamisa's Face Image As Logo
Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has refused to withdraw nomination papers from Sengezo Tshabangu endorsed CCC aspiring MPs. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police Block Job Sikhala Solidarity March, Says It's Not in Compliance With Law
ORGANISERS of the Job Sikhala solidarity march that was scheduled for Saturday have been forced to cancel the event after the Zimbabwe Republic Police blocked it. Read more »
December 19, 2023
Zimbabwe: Opposition Leader Chamisa Blocks 'Impostor' Tshabangu From Using His Face on Logo
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has written to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) blocking self-imposed Secretary General Sengezo Tshabangu from… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Zimbabwe: MPs Request 'Privilege' to Bring Spouses to Hotel Stays During Parliament Business Trips
Members of Parliament (MPs) have urged the government to benchmark their remuneration against neighbouring South Africa while requesting that they bring spouses to official… Read more »
December 14, 2023
Zimbabwe: Opposition MPs Ejected From August House After Protesting Swearing-in of New Legislators
Parliament Speaker Jacob Mudenda on Thursday ejected all Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislators from the National Assembly for disrupting the swearing-in of the newly… Read more »
December 13, 2023
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Warns Ministers Against 'Retrogressive' Tendencies
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has warned ministers against missing deadlines for the Cabinet Memoranda saying the tendency is retrogressive to administration and transparency. Read more »
December 11, 2023
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Close to Achieving Two-Thirds Parliamentary Majority
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is close to getting a two-thirds majority in Parliament, with fears Zanu PF will possibly amend Zimbabwe's constitution and ensure he stays in office… Read more »
December 08, 2023
Zimbabwe: A Boiling Political Pot - the Brutal Reality of By-Election Campaigns in Mabvuku-Tafara Constituency
It is November 29, temperatures are rising in the sprawling township of Mabvuku and so are cases of politically motivated violence. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Sakupwanya Treats Supporters As Second Election Showdown Nears
ZANU PF supporters who attended party candidate for Mabvuku-Tafara constituency Pedzai Sakupwanya's Thursday rally were treated to a 10kg bag of maize meal, 2kg packet of flour and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chinamasa Urges Mabvuku-Tafara Residents to Vote Sakupwanya Into Parliament
ZANU PF Treasurer Patrick Chinamasa has urged residents of Mabvuku-Tafara constituency to take advantage of an ongoing crisis within the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) to vote… Read more »