November 18, 2023
Zimbabwe: Govt Blocked Election Observer Mission From Presenting Final Report in Zimbabwe - EU
EUROPEAN Union Election Observer Mission (EU EOM) has accused the government of blocking presentation of its final August 2023 election report by imposing cumbersome restrictions… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 75% of Banking Sector Jobs Lost Due to Digitization
THE Zimbabwe Banks and Allied Workers Union (ZIBAWU) says 75% of the sector's jobs have been lost since the turn of the millennium due to a combination of accelerated digitization… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare Declares State of Emergency as Cholera Cases Rise
Zimbabwe's capital city, Harare has declared a state of emergency over cholera which has claimed dozens of lives, with confirmed cases on the rise. Read more »
November 17, 2023
Zimbabwe: Self-Appointed Opposition CCC Secretary General Tshabangu Recalls Kwekwe Mayor, Deputy
Opposition CCC self-appointed Secretary General Sengezo Shabangu has recalled Kwekwe Mayor Henry Madzorera, his deputy Melody Chingarande and another councillor Simon Machisvo. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Widow of Slain CCC Supporter Says She Never Assumed the Worst, Thought Husband Was Just Struggling to Get Transport Back Home
MURDERED Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist Tapfumaneyi Masaya's widow Maria Zhuwawo (53) says she never assumed the worst when her late husband went missing, she thought… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Opposition Corners Government Over Abductions, Murder of Its Members
Citizens Coalition for Change Members of Parliament (MP) took the government to task over slow progress in investigating alleged abductions and murders of opposition figures which… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Moreblessing Ali's Suspected Killer's Judgement Set for November 27
The High Court is expected to hand down judgement for Pius Jamba Mukandi who is accused of killing Citizens Coalition of Change (CCC) activist, Moreblessing Ali in cold blood in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: ERC Condemns CCC Activist Masaya's Murder, Calls for Stakeholders to Rein in Escalating Political Violence
Local advocacy organisation Election Resource Centre (ERC) has condemned the brutal killing of opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist Tapfumanei Masaya. Read more »
November 16, 2023
Zimbabwe: Human Rights Watchdogs Urge Government to Investigate Rising Political Violence
ZIMBABWEAN authorities must urgently address the escalating cases of abductions, arbitrary detention, torture and killings of opposition political activists and human rights… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Parliament Upholds Recall of Opposition CCC MPs
PARLIAMENT has upheld the recall of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislators who were expelled from the National Assembly by its self-proclaimed interim Secretary General… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Former Deputy Minister Mukupe Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
Former deputy finance minister Terrence Mukupe has been sentenced to three years in prison by High Court judge, Justice Benjamin Chikowero following his conviction for fraud. Read more »
Zimbabwe: A Cornered Rat Will Eventually Strike Back - Says CCC Activist Who Helped Identify Battered Body of Murdered Colleague
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist Tonderai Dombo, who was part of the team that identified slain party member Tapfumaneyi Masaya's heavily battered body on Monday, has… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Sets Up Tribunal to Investigate High Court Judge Chinamora
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has set up a tribunal to investigate the conduct of High Court judge Justice Webster Chinamora. Read more »
November 15, 2023
Zimbabwe: Miners Federation Boss Henrietta Rushwaya Escapes Jail, Fined for Gold Smuggling
Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) president, Henrietta Rushwaya has escaped jail after she was fined and given a wholly suspended sentence following her conviction for attempting to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 22 Die in Fatal Accident Along Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road - Police
A total of 22 people died on the spot while two others were critically injured after a Toyota Quantum with 21 passengers on board was involved in a head-on collision with a truck,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: U.S. Expresses Concern Over Abduction and Murder of CCC Activist, Calls for Justice
The United States government has expressed concern over the alleged abduction and subsequent death of Zimbabwe's main opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist… Read more »
Zimbabwe: I Still Wear a Golden Smile - CCC Zvimba East MP Unmoved After Parliament Recall
Zvimba East legislator, Oliver Mutasa of Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) is unfazed by his recall on Tuesday, expressing optimism about bouncing back and serving residents of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Accused of Intimidation Following Murder of Opposition Supporter
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) deputy spokesperson Gift Ostallos Siziba has accused ruling Zanu PF of turning voting in Zimbabwe into a life-or-death issue using coercive… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Government to Maintain Observer Role in Cotton Price Negotiations
Government has said it will not set prices of cotton between growers and contractors adding that the authorities will only observe to see that the agreed terms are met. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Former Warriors Goalkeeper George Chigova Dies
Former Dynamos FC and Warriors goalkeeper George Chigova has died aged 32. Read more »
November 14, 2023
Zimbabwe: High Court Blocks Further Recalls of Opposition's MPs
High Court judge, Justice Tawanda Chitapi has barred further recalls of main opposition party, Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislators, senators and councillors. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 16 Buffaloes Found Dead in Hwange National Park
A total of 16 buffaloes have been found dead in the Matetsi area between Hwange National Park and Victoria Falls. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Opposition Activist Found Dead Days After Abduction
A Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist Bishop Tapfumaneyi Masaya who was allegedly abducted last week has been found dead. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Opposition's Mabvuku By-Election Candidate Considers Withdrawal After Supporter's Killing
Citizens Coalition for Change's (CCC) Mabvuku Constituency by-election candidate Munyaradzi Kufahakutizwi has said he is considering pulling out of the December 9 race following… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Rushwaya Sentencing Delayed, State Calls Witnesses to Nail Her
The High Court has once again deferred sentencing of Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) president Henrietta Rushwaya to Wednesday after prosecution called in three witnesses to nail… Read more »