Zimbabwe’s economy is in severe crisis and President Robert Mugabe’s opponents are growing increasingly bold with widespread public sector strikes and protests on the streets of the capital Harare and other cities. As ever, Mr Mugabe remains defiant, and has…
A number of people have made enquiries regarding the brutal conduct of members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) during demonstrations by citizens in recent weeks. Last month, members of the anti-riot squad of the ZRP were captured on video…
Last month, the government commissioned the first phase of the $US83 million Dema Diesel Power Plant, ostensibly to provide temporary power to prevent shortages. Zimbabwe has been facing serious power outages in recent years, and the idea was that temporary…
Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa had a press conference at the weekend in which he made strenuous efforts to disassociate himself from Lacoste, a ZANU PF faction that he has been accused of leading in the on-going battle to succeed President…
War veteran Douglas Mahiya, who remains in police custody, is being charged under section 33 of the Criminal Code, the offence being one of allegedly undermining the authority of or insulting the President.The charges arise from statements allegedly made by…
Storming Rotten RowThose of us who are avid students of history are familiar with the historical significance of July 14, a famous day which symbolises one of the greatest political processes in modern world history: the French Revolution. July 14, or…
Events in the ruling party, ZANU PF, have taken a dramatic turn following the arrest of leaders of the war veterans association, believed to be behind a communique which severely criticised the leadership of President Mugabe and declared withdrawal of…
Back in February this year, Sarah Mahoka stood before a huge crowd at the ZANU PF Headquarters and did the unthinkable. With President Mugabe quietly sitting between his wife Grace and his deputy and long-time assistant, Emmerson Mnangangwa, the ZANU…
For readers accustomed to the political flavour of this website, this is a different dish altogether. Occasionally, I like to tackle important social issues, as and when they arise.This is one such occasion. The big issue around this time last year…
Last week, the Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe passed an important judgment in which it approved of the constitutionality of the law authorising the ZBC, the public broadcaster, to fix and collect a licence fee from members of the public in…