ZimRights introduces hotline for rights violations
The phone numbers which can be used anytime of the day to report any violations of human rights are 0773789874, 0733606797 and 0718928611. ZimRights Director, Okay Machisa, said the hotline numbers...
View ArticleClimate change on the front line, in rural Zimbabwe
Livestock prices are falling as a result of the drought It rained just four times between November and February in Sanyati, a rural hamlet 350 kilometres south of the capital, Harare. “There’s real...
View ArticleICT innovators showcase comes to Harare
Minister Supa Mandiwanzira The event gives ICT innovators a chance to present their concepts to a panel of judges who will then select the best innovations. This second Zimbabwe ICT Innovators showcase...
View ArticleGolf Tournament rakes in $26K to combat poaching
VFAPU Golf Day winners Sanjay Babbar (left) and Tom Austin (right) receive their trophy and prizes from Africa Albida Tourism chief executive Ross Kennedy (centre). A total of 132 players, making up 33...
View ArticleMugabe your time is up!
You have reduced what was once the bread basket of Africa to one of the poorest countries not just in Africa but in the world. You have turned your own people into beggars scattered in every part of...
View ArticleVendors distance themselves from Harare’s violence
A group of Zanu (PF) youths claiming to be vendors caused violent scenes in the Central Business District (CBD) and also stoned several buildings. These Zanu (PF) youths were claiming to be angry...
View ArticleBond notes will spell disaster for Zimbabwe’s economy
The RBZ Governor disclosed that at the moment, the country has got less than one month’s import cover by way of foreign currency reserves. To his credit, the RBZ Governor disclosed that by way of...
View ArticleZANU youths cause mayhem in Harare
This is part of a ploy by the ruling party to use their youths to cause violence after which they will institute a series of arrests of civic society and opposition activists. The rogue youths went on...
View Articlelan Khama’s call to coward Zanu PF
Botswana leader Ian Khama To have the head of state of an African country uttering such sentiments is a rare occurance. Nonetheless,the call was just an appeal made in public possibly reflecting the...
View ArticleW4W welcomes release of Masarira & other female political prisoners
Linda Masarira 16 more women political prisoners who were unjustly incarcerated for participating in a march were also set free on $30 bail each. Five female student leaders were arrested and illegally...
View Article7 elephants lost through cyanide poisoning in Sinamatella
An attempt was made by Game Management Africa to capture the animals, consisting of Giraffe, Eland, Zebra, Wildebeeste, Impala and Bushbuck, earlier on in June this year but the attempt was thwarted by...
View ArticleViolence in whatever form is Unacceptable!!!
Stendrick Zvorwadza But the demonstration was later hi- jacked by violent youth whose identity is yet to be established. The youth started looting, vandalising property and confiscating vendors’...
View ArticleZim court sets free protesters charged for whistle protest
Magistrate Mbeure granted an application for refusal of remand that was filed by Lison Ncube and Lizwe Jamela of Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) representing the BUYA members Alfred Dzirutwe,...
View ArticleZimbabwean scientists fight to preserve national academy
Students attending their graduation ceremony at the University of Zimbabwe in Harare in 2013. The academy has historically survived on donations and membership fees, but this is no longer sustainable,...
View ArticleExclusive interview with Zimbabwe Yadzoka
Below, The Zimbabwean speaks to Zimbabwe Yadzoka/ Mayibuye iZimbabwe leader, Victor Chimhutu; Q: In brief tell us about the Zimbabwe Yadzoka campaign; its aims and objectives. A: Zimbabwe Yadzoka is a...
View ArticleMISA-Zimbabwe commemorates International Day for Universal Access to Information
The day was set aside by UNESCO to commemorate and promote the right to seek and receive information as protected by key human rights instruments. These, among others, include Article 19 of the...
View ArticleA Citizen’s View on Government Openness
The publication seeks to establish the ease or difficulty with which citizens in southern Africa can access public information by evaluating public institutions’ websites as well as their willingness...
View ArticlePresident Mugabe responsible for rights violations in Zimbabwe
Firmly in power? … President Robert Mugabe As an umbrella body of civic society organizations across the country, CIZC holds the firm view that the Head of State, President Robert Mugabe is responsible...
View ArticleReclaim Zim
What is the solution, and way forward for Zimbabwe? 1. Overcome Fear .It is fear which is the greatest obstacle to achieve freedom and true independence in Zimbabwe. We must like those that fought...
View ArticleAlert on the abduction of Kudakwashe Kambakunje
Kudakwashe Kambakunje in hopsital: Picture by Rutendo Mawere The abductors were driving two unmarked twin cab vehicles and three unmarked Toyota Chaser vehicles. During the abduction some traders on...
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