July 21, 2022
Zimbabwe: Energy Minister 'In Dark' Over Load Shedding
Energy Minister, Soda Zhemu Wednesday told Parliament that he is not sure when the current load shedding will end as he gave a gloomy picture of the state of equipment being used… Read more »
July 14, 2022
Zimbabwe: CSOs Raise Alarm Over 'Persecution' of Activists
Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) has expressed concern over what it says is the persecution of human rights defenders and criminalisation of civil society work following the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Zimbabwe Electoral Commission Far From Being Independent'
Policy think tank, the Zimbabwe Democracy Institute (ZDI) says the appointment of Abigail Millicent Mohadi as one of the Commissioners to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) is… Read more »
July 11, 2022
Zimbabwe: Pay Geogenix, Minister Orders City Of Harare
A special council meeting chaired by Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume resolved to suspend the deal after councillors heard that it was signed without the council carrying out its own… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF In Panic Mode - Chamisa
Mnangagwa's regime appointed former Vice President Kembo Mohadi's daughter Abigail Ambrose to lead the commission, a move which quckly riased eyebrows as some allege that this is… Read more »
June 28, 2022
Zimbabwe: Opposition Downplays Govt's Latest Economic Measures
In a statement, CCC national spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere said more is needed to address the current crisis. Read more »
June 10, 2022
Zimbabwe: People With Disabilities Demand Inclusion in Policy Making
People With Disabilities (PWD) have urged the Government to consider them in policy making process in order to address their marginalization and discrimination in society. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Machakaire Says U.S.$10,000 CD Bid Was a Token of Appreciation
Deputy minister of arts, Tinoda 'Tino' Machakaire has said the US$10,000 he parted with bidding for a compact disc (CD) of Sungura maestro, Alick Macheso's latest album was also a… Read more »
June 19, 2022
Zimbabwe: Wadyajena Using Parliament Position To Bully Our Chairperson - Grain Millers Association
In its High Court application seeking a review of the Parliamentary Committee on Lands and Agriculture inquiry, GMAZ said the flamboyant legislator was abusing his position to… Read more »
June 15, 2022
Zimbabwe: Nurses Have Notified the Government of Their Intention to Embark On an Industrial Action Due to Incapacitation.
In a letter to the government, Zimbabwe Professional Nurses Union(ZPNU) highlighted that its members will not be able to turn up for work from the 20th of June 2022. Read more »
Zimbabwe: UNICEF Applauds Govt For Prohibiting Marriage of Minors
This comes after the President of Zimbabwe recently signed into law the Marriages Act that prohibits the marriage of minors under the age of 18. Read more »
June 08, 2022
Zimbabwe: Former Minister Convicted of Corruption
Former Social Services Minister Petronella Kagonye has been convicted of corruption and charged with criminal abuse of office after she diverted 20 computers donated by the Postal… Read more »
June 02, 2022
Zimbabwe: ConCourt Judgement On Age Of Consent Not Enough, Says Biti
In a ruling handed down by the country's highest court last week, the unconstitutional provisions in the Criminal Law that set the age of consent for sex at 16 was struck off,… Read more »
May 23, 2022
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Participation At Davos Summit Questioned
Fight Inequality Alliance (FIA) a network of organisations that seeks fair distribution of wealth, power, opportunities, social status, access and control of resources in Zimbabwe… Read more »
May 19, 2022
Zimbabwe: Parliament Speaker Calls For 1980s Massacre Closure Before 2023 Elections
Mudenda made the remarks to the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) Commissioners during their induction on the role and functions of Parliament. He took them to… Read more »
May 17, 2022
Zimbabwe: Opposition Leader Alleges Coup, Forms New Party
Chamuka told 263Chat that he has since approached the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) to register another party, the People's Unity Party (PUP) while snubbing his old outfit. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Youth Demand Explanation From 'Disrespectful' Chinotimba
In the video address to Zanu supporters in Muchini village, ward 29, Buhera South constituency, Chinotimba alleged that Mnangagwa was sending people to harass him and ensure that… Read more »
May 11, 2022
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Offside On Economic Measures - CCC
On Saturday, Mnangagwa announced a raft of measures aimed at controlling the spiraling exchange rate, which included a directive that ordered banks and other financial institutions… Read more »
May 10, 2022
Zimbabwe: Electoral Body Blames Political Parties for Voter Apathy
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has pushed the blame on political parties for the rise in voter apathy alleging that political leaders are scaring away their voters as they… Read more »
April 26, 2022
Zimbabwe: Lift Lockdown Restrictions, Govt Told
In its latest situation report, WCoZ said they have noted government's reluctance to relax COVID-19 Containment Regulations which includes compulsory wearing of masks and curfews… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Teachers Approach Finance Minister Ncube For Salary Review
In a letter dated 25 April 2022, ARTUZ called on the Minister to treat the issue as a matter of urgency failure of which will render the second term a flop. Read more »
April 25, 2022
Zimbabwe: No Solution In Sight As Central Bank, Business Clash Over Currency Crisis
The Zimbabwe dollar (ZWL) weakened by almost 25 percent in April alone from ZWL$280 at the beginning of the month to ZWL$350 currently. Read more »
October 08, 2020
Zimbabwe: Youths Amplify Call for Rejection of Constitutional Amendment
The proposed constitutional amendment Bill number 2 has come under fire with young people, being the latest to add weight to voices calling for its rejection. Read more »
April 03, 2019
Zimbabwe: Govt Urged to Prioritize Delimitation Ahead of 2023 Polls
Election watchdog, the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) says the government should be seized with the delimitation process at the moment rather than leaving it late for the… Read more »