July 29, 2023
Zimbabwe: Opposition Bulawayo Aspiring MPs Appeal Disqualification
Twelve Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) aspiring legislators who were disqualified from contesting lodged an appeal at the Constitutional Court Friday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Central Bank Monetary Policy Committee Resolves to Stay the Course of Stability
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has resolved to stay the course of stability which is currently taking shape by avoiding implementing new… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Fight is Not Over - Says Kasukuwere After Disqualification From Presidential Race - to Appeal Against Supreme Court Ruling
EXILED former cabinet minister Saviour Kasukuwere has said the fight is not over after the Supreme Court threw out his appeal challenging the High Court's decision to remove him… Read more »
July 28, 2023
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Gifted Multimillion-Dollar Executive Helicopter By Russia's Putin
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been handed a multimillion US dollar helicopter by the Russian government at this year's Russia-Africa Summit. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Opposition to Appeal Court's Disqualification of Parliamentary Candidates
MAIN opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has revealed the party will appeal against the Bulawayo High Court judgment disqualifying 12 of its aspiring MPs. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Supreme Court Dismisses Kasukuwere's Appeal
The Supreme Court has thrown out independent presidential candidate Saviour Kasukuwere's appeal challenging the High Court's decision to remove him from the ballot. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Opposition Suffers Another Setback, Double Candidates to Feature On Ballot
OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change has suffered yet another setback after High Court Judge Justice Neville Wamambo dismissed an appeal filed by the party challenging double… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Opposition's Confusion, Disarray Gives Zanu-PF Political Upper Hand Says Regional Think Tank
THINK tank, Institute for Security Studies Africa (ISS) says the confusion and lack of political acumen in the main opposition will be its undoing in the forthcoming general… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Simba Bhora Snatches Highly-Rated Golden Eagles Skipper
HIGHLY rated winger, Henry Manatsa has finally grown wings to fly out of the eagles nest after singing for Shamva-based Castle lager Premier Soccer League side, Simba Bhora. Read more »
July 27, 2023
Zimbabwe: Opposition Leader Masarira's Appeal Challenging Poll Body's Rejection of Nomination Papers Thrown Out
Labour Economists and African Democrats (LEAD) leader Linda Masarira's appeal challenging the Nomination Court's decision to reject her nomination papers has been dismissed by High… Read more »
Zimbabwe: High Court Disqualifies 12 Opposition CCC Aspiring MPs in Bulawayo
Bulawayo High Court Judge Justice Bongani Ndlovu has ordered that 12 Citizens Coalition for Change and other opposition members be struck off the ballot after they failed to tender… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Country Heading for Disputed Elections - Think Tank
THINK tank, Institute for Security Studies Africa, says disputed polls are brewing in Zimbabwe as the current election regulatory framework falls short in conforming to the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: EU Election Observation Mission Deploys 46 Long-Term Observers, Says Will Not Interfere With Electoral Processes
THE European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Zimbabwe Wednesday deployed 46 long-term observers across the country. Read more »
July 26, 2023
Zimbabwe: Country to Hold Elections Under Alarming Human Violations - Amnesty International
ZIMBABWE's July 2023 general election will be held under a five-year systematic, brutal crackdown on human rights, restrictions on political opposition gatherings, violent… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Media Alliance of Zimbabwe Challenges 'Vague' Patriot Act
The Media Alliance of Zimbabwe (MAZ) has mounted a High Court application challenging the much-criticised Criminal Law Code Amendment Bill, widely known as the "Patriotic Bill". Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chamisa Promises Mnangagwa Position in His Govt
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has promised President Emmerson Mnangagwa a seat in Zimbabwe's 10th Parliament as Leader of Opposition, a position the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: State Media Breaching Constitution - Opposition CCC
OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change has described the coverage of this year's elections by State media as unconstitutional, biased, manipulated and unjustifiably skewed in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police Block Protest Over Derailing of Kasukuwere's Presidential Candidature
Police have barred a protest against the thwarting of exiled Presidential aspirant Saviour Kasukuwere candidature which was set for Friday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Businessman Shingi Munyeza, Wife Ordered to Pay Back U.S.$100,000 Debt
Businessman Shingi Munyeza and his wife Wilma have been ordered by the High Court to pay a US$100 000 debt they owe former SeedCo public relations manager Marjorie Mutemererwa. Read more »
July 25, 2023
Zimbabwe: Women's Participation in Politics Declines - Violence, Vote Buying Among Causes
Violence, vote buying, and outright bulldozing in politics have been cited as major factors contributing to the low turnout of women in this year's election after the country… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Our God Is Turning Tables - Sings Mathias Mhere At CCC Rally - Hundreds Attend Despite Efforts to Disrupt Event
Hundreds braved threats, counter attractions and ploys to disrupt Citizens Coalition for Change President Nelson Chamisa's (CCC) Charandura rally Monday where celebrated Gospel… Read more »
Zimbabwe: UZ Student Freed After Weeks in Pretrial Detention Over Jailed MP Job Sikhala Protest
University of Zimbabwe (UZ) student, Darlington Upenyu Chigwena (21) has finally tasted freedom after spending a month in pretrial detention. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Over 300 CCC Meetings Approved By Police, 65 Banned - Govt Tells Election Observer Missions
From January to July 2023, the main opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party had 345 of its political gatherings sanctioned, the Home Affairs Ministry has revealed. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Biti Demands Urgent National Voters Roll Audit, Says Availed Copy Is a 'Crime Scene'
Outgoing Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Member Of Parliament Tendai Biti has described the availed current voters' roll as a "crime scene" demanding an urgent national audit. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Biti Demands Urgent National Voters Roll Audit, Says Availed Copy Is a 'Crime Scene'
Outgoing Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Member Of Parliament Tendai Biti has described the availed current voters' roll as a "crime scene" demanding an urgent national audit. Read more »