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Soldiers' Rumbling Tummies Spark Security Fears in Zimbabwe

Senior and middle-level officers, some of whom are directly involved in civil-military relations and intelligence, revealed widespread unease over the deteriorating economic situation in the country, underpinned by skyrocketing prices, high cost of living and hyperinflation, which has rendered salaries worthless, Andrew Kunambura and Tinashe Kairiza write for The Zimbabwe Independent.

Zimbabwe: Hungry Soldiers Spark Govt Fears

Zimbabwe Independent, 8 November 2019

There is growing disquiet within the rank and file of the military over the rising cost of living, poor salaries and difficult working conditions, with government now desperate for… Read more »

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has always maintained close ties to the defence establishment.

Zimbabwe: 'Military Salary Concept' to Be Reintroduced - President

The Herald, 14 August 2019

Commander-in-chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) President Mnangagwa yesterday urged the forces to remain loyal, vigilant and committed to safeguarding the country and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Opposition's Chamisa Pleads with Army Ahead of August 16 Demo

New Zimbabwe, 12 August 2019

OPPOSITION leader Nelson Chamisa has appeared to plead with the country's army to join his MDC party's planned protest set for Friday that insiders claim is aimed at toppling… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Beitbridge Residents Want Soldiers Probed

Zimbabwe Standard, 4 August 2019

BEITBRIDGE residents have urged the government to investigate the conduct of soldiers deployed into the border town following a spate of criminal activities including the recent… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Pay Soldiers, Former Deputy Minister Mukupe Tells Mnangagwa

New Zimbabwe, 7 June 2019

Former Finance Deputy Minister Terence Mukupe has issued an indirect hint on possible dire consequences if President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his government continuously failed to… Read more »

InFocus

Will New Notes and Coins Address Zimbabwe's Cash Shortages?

In it's latest step towards restoring the domestic currency, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has announced that new $2 Zimbabwe dollar coins will go into circulation on November 11 ... Read more »
- Zimbabwe: Finance Minister Ncube Vows to Defend Local Currency
- Zimbabwe: Central Bank Removes 'Bond Note' Inscription On New Currency
Double Trouble For Mnangagwa As Doctors, Teachers Threaten Strike

Teachers and doctors, who make up the bulk of Zimbabwe's public service, have rejected the government's wage offer, with medical personnel threatening to strike if their demand to ... Read more »
- Zimbabwe: Zim Teachers to Work 2 Days a Week, Vow to Dump Formal Clothing
- Zimbabwe: Doctors Threaten New Strike Action Over Pay
Bread Price Skyrockets as Zimbabwe's Economic Woes Mount

This comes after the bread price had been continuously going up since 2018 due to a shortage of wheat and foreign currency. Zimbabweans can barely keep pace with the price ... Read more »
- Zimbabwe: Malawian Migrants Blame Financial Woes On Sanctions
- Zimbabwe: Bread Price Skyrockets, But Shortages Persist
Over Five Million Zimbabweans on the Brink of Starvation - UN

In its latest assessment of the situation in Zimbabwe, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) says the number of food insecure Zimbabweans is projected ... Read more »
- Zimbabwe: Over 5.5 Million Zimbabweans Face Starvation By January 2020
- Africa: Escalating Hunger in Africa Calls for More Global Efforts On Food Security

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