August 16
Southern Africa: Southern Africans Host Own People's Conference As SADC Summit Kicks Off Amid 'Difficult Situation'
New Zimbabwe
AMID growing concerns about Zimbabwe's worsening human rights record, citizens and civil society actors from Southern Africa's 16 countries are meeting in Harare to deliberate on… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Former Minister Mupfumira Removed From Remand After State Failed to Commence Fresh Trial
New Zimbabwe
Former Public Services minister Prisca Mupfumira has been removed from remand in a matter she was accused of using US$90 000 state funds to fly her subordinates to South Africa for… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Shivambu Leaves EFF, Joins Mk Party
The Herald
Leader of South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party, Julius Malema, has said his party is going through a "testing moment" after deputy president Floyd Shivambu resigned… Read more »
August 15
Southern Africa: UN Rights Office Calls for Zimbabwe to Release Activists Ahead of SADC Summit
VOA
The United Nations' Human Rights Office has joined calls for Zimbabwe's government to release more than 100 activists detained ahead of the Southern African Development Community… Read more »
Zimbabwe: SADC Summit Will Not Halt Enforcement of Zimbabwean Laws, Warns Zanu-PF
263Chat
The ruling ZANU PF party has issued a stern warning against any attempts to disrupt the 44th SADC Summit in the capital through protests. The government will not hesitate to… Read more »
Southern Africa: Injustice in Zimbabwe - The Heartbreaking Case of Tambudzai Makororo and the Fight for Human Rights
New Zimbabwe
Tambudzai Makororo was arrested on June 16, 2024, after attending a meeting at the home of opposition leader and former GNU cabinet minister Jameson Timba. The gathering was to… Read more »
Southern Africa: U.S.$8bn Boost for SADC Agenda
The Herald
The SADC development agenda was boosted yesterday with the signing in Harare of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Arab Bank for Economic Development for Africa (BADEA) that… Read more »
Southern Africa: Post Cabinet Briefing - All Systems Go for SADC Summit
The Herald
Cabinet received the update report on Preparations for the 44th SADC Heads of State and Government Summit as presented by Vice President Gen (Rtd) Dr CGDN Chiwenga. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 37 Perish in Holiday Accidents
The Herald
Seven people were killed, while over 100 were injured countrywide in road traffic accidents recorded during this year's Heroes and Defence Forces Holidays. Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Tourism Night in Full Swing At Heritage Cultural Village
The Herald
The highly anticipated SADC Tourism Night, which is being hosted by the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, has kicked off in style at the Heritage Cultural Village,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: South Africa Committed to Strengthening Zimbabwe Ties
The Herald
South Africa is committed to strengthen its bilateral relations with Zimbabwe, the country's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola has said. Read more »
Southern Africa: Namibia's President Mbumba Arrives for SADC Summit
The Herald
President Dr Nangolo Mbumba of Namibia has arrived at the Robert Mugabe International Airport ahead of the SADC Summit for Heads of State and Government over the weekend. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Muzorewa Calls for United Front Among Zimbabwe's Opposition
263Chat
United African National Council (UANC) leader Gwinyai Muzorewa has called for a united front among Zimbabwe's opposition parties, advocating for a movement that could bring peace,… Read more »
Southern Africa: Young Women in SADC At the Frontlines of Drought-Induced Suffering
263Chat
As Southern Africa grapples with the harsh realities of an El Niño-induced drought, the most vulnerable are often the least visible. In a region where the ongoing drought… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Has a Leadership Role in Region [opinion]
The Herald
Nick Mangwana, Government Up Close Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZRP Maintaining Order in Beitbridge
The Herald
Police in Beitbridge have said they are ready to deal with anyone who might carry out illegal activities and disturb peace across the district and the country at large. Read more »
Southern Africa: President to Address 7th SADC Summit Public Lecture
The Herald
President Mnangagwa is today scheduled to give a presentation at the 7th SADC Summit public lecture in Harare. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ex-Police Officers Escape Hangman's Noose
New Zimbabwe
Three former police officers who were on death row for the past nine years breathed a sigh of relief after they were set free. Read more »
Zimbabwe: UN Human Rights Demands Immediate Release of Detained Activists
New Zimbabwe
The United Nations Human Rights has called on Zimbabwean authorities to release the detained pro-democracy activists and opposition supporters. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ruth Hwara Dies As Family Is Accused of Stealing Funds Donated Towards Treatment
New Zimbabwe
A 25-year-old University of Zimbabwe graduate, Ruth Hwara who was battling Chronic Kidney Disease has passed away. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Truworths Zimbabwe Files for Corporate Rescue
New Zimbabwe
Financially troubled clothing and apparel retailer Truworths Zimbabwe has filed for corporate rescue while trade in its shares continue to be suspended from the Harare bourse. Read more »
Zimbabwe: South Africa's Home Affairs Dept May Have to Pay Zim Illegal Immigrant R1 Million After Unlawfully Detaining Her for a Month
New Zimbabwe
South Africa - The Department of Home Affairs will likely have to pay damages to a tune of R1 million to an illegal immigrant after the Eastern Cape High Court ruled that she was… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chief in Bribery Storm - Demands U.S.$5k, House, Car From Cement Plant's Chinese Investors
New Zimbabwe
A Hurungwe traditional leader is embroiled in a bribery storm after allegedly demanding a bribe from Chinese investors intending to set up a US$1billion cement manufacturing plant… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Meetings Under Way in Harare - But What About Jailed Activists and Critics?
New Zimbabwe
Ahead of the 44th ordinary summit of heads of state scheduled for 17 and 18 August in Harare, Zimbabwe, Southern African Development Community (SADC) engagements proceeded without… Read more »
Southern Africa: President Headlines SADC Public Lecture
The Herald
Zimbabwe, as incoming Chair of the Southern African Development Community, today hosts the bloc's Public Lecture at the University of Zimbabwe where President Mnangagwa will… Read more »