Politics
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2023 Elections: Nomination fees a major systemic barrier for women’s participation
The Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) has noted with concern the position that was taken by Parliament to retain the nomination fees for all electoral candidates. This is a major systemic barrier to women’s participation in taking up leadership positions in the upcoming harmonised elections set for August 23, 2023. The fees published by the Zimbabwe…
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2023 Elections: ZANU PF candidates to personally pay nomination fees
Writes Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – ZANU PF candidates wishing to stand for the party in the harmonised general elections will have to personally pay for the nomination fees contrary to claims that the party will pour in millions of United States Dollars for them. This came out during Mashonalnd West ZANU PF Provincial Coordinating Committee…
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2023 Elections: Parliament to correct constitutional printing error on Provincial Councils
Writes Elvis Dumba Banket – Parliament is expected to correct a constitutional blunder that was a result of a printing error. This was revealed by the Minister of Justice, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs, Ziyambi Ziyambi. The legal guru said they only noticed the error recently following information availed by the opposition members from Citizens Coalition…
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Keep them guessing on 2023 election strategy: CCC President Nelson Chamisa
Writes Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – The opposition Citizens Coalition for Change led by Advocate Nelson Chamisa claims that the withholding of their party’s parliamentary candidates’ names until nomination day is a strategy to avoid disgruntled members from filing papers as independent candidates. The opposition claims it has finished its nationwide consultation on candidates selection for…
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Chapman plots a surprise 2023 Election Victory
Writes Tafadzwa Muranganwa An opposition party, the Democratic Union of Zimbabwe says it will brew a shocker by winning the impending plebiscite. The party led by Robert Chapman launched its manifesto on Saturday in Harare. Addressing a sizeable crowd, the party’s organising secretary, Maddock Mashonganyika, assured the party’s supporters that DUZ will surprise many and…
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Chief Charumbira distances self from fake Twitter account
HE Chief Fortune Charumbira, the President of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) who also doubles as the President of the Chiefs’ Council in Zimbabwe has distanced himself from a fake Twitter account purportedly sharing his political opinions. “We would like to address the recent circulation of a doctored screenshot of a tweet allegedly sent from…
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Chiyangwa warns divisive elements in ZANU PF
Writes Elvis Dumba Banket – ZANU PF members have been warned against promoting divisions ahead of the general elections slated for August this year. The warning was made by Zvimba South Constituency legislator, Dr Philip Chiyangwa, who is also the party’s central committee member at the Zvimba South Constituency Inter-district meeting held in Banket Dr.…
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Israel violates rights of Palestinian children
Israel, the occupying power, is deliberately and systematically targeting Palestinian children and is committing the gravest crimes against them, including killing and maiming, arrest and detention, and countless other untold traumas, the Embassy of Palestine in Zimbabwe has said. The latest victim of Israeli brutality against Palestinian children was three-year-old Mohammed Haitham Ibrahim Tamimi from…
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Zimbabwe Media Commission gears for 2023 elections
Writes Marlvin Ngiza The Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) has embarked on safety measures for journalists and expressed commitment to taking important steps to ensure media participation while expressing great interest in professionalism and responsible media in necessitating the free flow of information for informed choices for the electorate during the elections period. This follows the…
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ZLHR condemns patriotism provisions in Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Amendment Bill
Writes Kumbirai Mafunda Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) is greatly saddened by the passing of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Amendment Bill H.B. 15, 2022 (introducing so-called patriotism provisions) in the House of Assembly on 31 May 2023. It now awaits to be presented and debated by the Senate. The Bill was gazetted…
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Fear of rural-urban voter migration grips Karoi
Writes Nhau Mangirazi There is widespread fear of rural-urban voter migration amid allegations of suspected election fraud in Karoi town, an investigation has exposed. President Emerson Mnangagwa has proclaimed 23 August as the election date. A month-long investigation has revealed that some Zanu PF aspiring councillors are using ‘‘‘fake letters’ to transfer potential voters from…
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Voter’s roll inspection commences
By Marlvin Ngiza The five-day national voter’s roll inspection commenced today with a possibility of a one-day extension in places where the exercise has been delayed to take off. In an official statement released by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission(ZEC), the body’s chief elections officer Utloile Siliagwana said that some voters’ roll inspection centres were expected…
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Resilience, unity hold Africa together: President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has reiterated the fact that unity and resilience hold the continent together and are a platform for resurgence and sustainable development. He made the remarks in celebration of Africa Day held at the Maropeng known as the Cradle of Humankind, a place where some of the earliest human ancestors…
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Africa Day: ZESN emphasises importance of regular, free and fair elections
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) joined the rest of the African continent in celebrating the 60th anniversary of Africa Day running under the theme “Acceleration of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation.” Annual Africa Day’s Celebrations can be traced back to the formation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) now African Union on 25…
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Let’s free Africa from the shackles of colonialism: Pan African President Chief Charumbira
The President of the Pan-African Parliament, Hon. Chief Fortune Zephania Charumbira, the Vice Presidents, and the entire Membership of the Pan-African Parliament, yesterday joined Africans across the continent and beyond in commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the establishment of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) now the African Union (AU). Chief Charumbira said this special day…
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Africa Day: Women the unsung heroines
By Julius Chadeba Tomorrow is Africa Day remembered as the annual commemoration of the organisation of African unity which was formed on 25 May 1963, which now is recognised as the African Union. It symbolised the determination of African countries to free themselves from foreign domination. Africa Day will not be completely celebrated without remembering…
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Continued Israeli aggression on Palestine regrettable
The Embassy of the State of Palestine in Harare is against the continued Israeli aggression on the Palestinian people in a move described as a gross violation of human rights. In a statement released to the media, the embassy castigated the double standards towards the Palestinian people’s suffering which has encouraged Israel to increase crimes…
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Machakaire rallies ZANU (PF) unity ahead of harmonised elections
Ruling party National Secretary For Youth Affairs, Honourable Tinoda Machakaire has called upon ZANU PF members to unite ahead of upcoming elections. Speaking during the Youth interdistrict meeting in Zvimba South, Machakaire who was accompanied by his Deputy John Paradza, encouraged members to refrain from hating each other post the primary elections and work together…
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Harare Film Society, MultiChoice Zimbabwe give viewers a thrilling King Charles III coronation
The ceremonial coronation of King Charles III on May 6 was an event enjoyed by vast numbers of viewers across the world, eager to witness history in the making. The Harare Film Society held a live screening for members and for the public, with the support of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, which enabled viewing with a live…
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PAP session to address international geopolitical crises: Mayara
Hon. Enaam Mayara, the President of the House of Councillors from the Kingdom of Morocco has said the Second Pan-African Parliament (PAP) ordinary session’ of its sixth Parliament is taking place in a special global context, mainly characterized by the continuing negative consequences of international geopolitical crises and the accelerating regional developments and events that…
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President Nyusi on a state visit to Zimbabwe
The President of the Republic of Mozambique, His Excellency Cde. Filipe J. Nyusi, is scheduled to conduct a State Visit to Harare, Zimbabwe from 17 to 19 May 2023. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade revealed that His Excellency Nyusi will lead a delegation comprising the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of…
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Crisis Coalition’s Twitter Space discussion focuses on democracy and human rights
On May 11, 2023, the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) hosted a Twitter Spaces Discussion under the topic “Criminals or Prisoners of Conscience?” The Twitter Spaces discussion was also attended by regional solidarity partners from Zambia and Eswatini. The discussion centred on the state of democracy and human rights in Zimbabwe as well as the…
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Israel condemned for killing 13 Palestinians in Gaza
The Embassy of the state of Palestine in Harare condemns in the strongest terms the heinous crimes committed by the Israeli apartheid occupation army against its people in the Gaza Strip. The Palestinian Embassy reported that the crimes have led to the death of 12 martyrs, which include 4 children, 4 women, and unarmed civilians,…
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Zimbabwe and Kenya deepen and strengthen cooperation
Longstanding fraternal relations continue to grow between Kenya and Zimbabwe, the first-ever Mid-Term Review (MTR) Meeting of the Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation (JPCC) between the two countries revealed. This emerged at the Mid-Term Review of the 3rd Session of the Kenya-Zimbabwe Joint Permanent Commission for Cooperation that kicked off in Harare today and will…
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The Coronation on BBC: Watch all the ceremonial events as they unfold
Watch live on Saturday 6 May His Majesty King Charles III will be crowned alongside The Queen Consort in a historic Coronation at Westminster Abbey, the first to take place in nearly 70 years. They will arrive at the Abbey in procession from Buckingham Palace known as ‘The King’s Procession.’ After the Service, the newly…
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Palestinian Political prisoner Khader Adnan assassinated in Isreali jail
The Embassy of the State of Palestine in Harare condemns in the strongest terms the assassination of the Palestinian political prisoner Khader Adnan, who has been on hunger strike for 86 days in Israeli jail protesting his illegal detention. “We hold the Apartheid Israeli occupation regime fully responsible for his death and call for an…
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Aspiring ZANU (PF) councillor for Kadoma’s Ward 4 offers services to residents
By Chimeno Azriel Aspiring Councillor for Kadoma’s Ward 4, Godwin Gwara (ZANU PF), has started offering service delivery to the residents in his ward . Gwara, who is a youthful entrepreneur, recently joined hands with another aspiring Kadoma Central legislator, Cosmas (Cossy Rules) Daka to collect refuse from the streets and has spearheaded the connection…
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African Union Chairperson’s Youth Envoy to participate in ECOSOC Youth Forum
By Baboloki Semele The United Nations 2023 Annual Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum takes place amidst a world challenged by geopolitical tensions, a relentless climate crisis, rising poverty and inequalities, and a slow and uneven recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Against this backdrop, the Forum is an opportunity for young people to voice…
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PAP President on a working visit to Kenya
The President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), H.E Chief Fortune Charumbira is currently on a working visit to the Republic of Kenya. Earlier today, he met with Rt. Hon. Moses Wetangula, Speaker of the National Assembly. They discussed ways to strengthen partnerships to advance the African agenda including regional integration, economic development, and peace and…
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Political leadership not for the faint-hearted: women politicians
Political leadership is not for the faint-hearted, women in high echelons of power in Zimbabwe’s major political parties have said. They revealed this at the Media Training Workshop on Women’s Political Participation jointly convened by Gender and Media Connect (GMC) and UN Women in Zimbabwe that kicked off in Harare on 19 April 2023 and…
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Concern Over Smear Campaign against Chief Charumbira and Fictitious ZRP Memo
Own Correspondent On behalf of Chief FZ Charumbira whose name has been making rounds across social media platforms and some news outlets over allegations that he raped his niece, we want to make the following clarification in the interest of setting the record straight. Chief Charumbira has not been reported for rape at any police…
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Palestinian Prisoner’s Day: Victims saluted
On Palestinian Prisoner’s Day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Palestine salutes the thousands of Palestinian detainees who have been and are still held arbitrarily and illegally in Israeli detention dungeons. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates the centrality of the Palestinian detainees’ cause and reaffirms that their freedom is a fundamental part…
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Sudanese army, RSF conflict worrisome: PAP President Chief Charumbira
The President of the Pan African Parliament (PAP), Hon. Chief Fortune Zephania Charumbira, has noted with grave concern the outbreak and escalation of armed conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has resulted in the death of at least three civilians and injuries to countless others. The PAP President…
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Zimbabwe Launches Second National Plan of Action against Trafficking in Persons
Zimbabwe launched the Second National Plan of Action against Trafficking in Persons – a successor plan to the first National Plan of Action against Trafficking in Persons which was launched in 2016. The launch yesterday was a culmination of an extensive and inclusive consultation process by the Government represented by the Anti-Trafficking Inter-Ministerial Committee and…
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Israel starts religious war in Jerusalem
The Embassy of the State of Palestine in Harare condemns in the strongest terms the Israeli police’s illegal invasion of Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem’s Old City to brutally attack using tear gases and rubber-coated bullets on hundreds of peaceful Palestinian worshippers who were holding an all-night Ramadan prayer vigil at the Muslim holy compound. Over…
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SA Parly Speaker to address Côte d’Ivoire Official Opening Ceremony of Parliament
South Africa’s National Assembly (NA) Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula arrived in Abidjan – Côte d’Ivoire yesterday on a special visit to address the official opening of the Côte d’Ivoire National Assembly as a guest of honour today Monday 3 April 2023 in Hemicycle, Abidjan, the Capital City. An invitation was extended to Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula by her…
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#AsOne Campaign brings all stakeholders in promoting peaceful elections
Heal Zimbabwe Trust launched its flagship Peace Campaign for the 2023 general election in Zaka on the 23rd of March 2023. The Campaign, dubbed #AsOne ia anchored on the three pillars of Tolerance, Harmony and Ubuntu. The launch, held in the form of a nhimbe in line with Heal Zimbabwe Trust’s tradition of using traditional…
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Speaker Mudenda addresses IPU Assembly
The Speaker of Parliament Hon Advocate J.F.N Mudenda addressed the IPU 146th Assembly this morning. The IPU 146th Assembly is being held in Manama, Bahrain, from the 11th to 15 March 2023, running under the theme ‘Promoting peaceful co-existence and inclusive societies: Fighting intolerance.’ The delivery by the Speaker came on the backdrop of the…
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Sports, quality education ingredients for sustainable development: ZANU PF aspiring MP
By Elvis Dumba Banket – Jessica Tapfumanei, a ZANU PF War Veterans League Provincial member who is eyeing the parliamentary seat for Zimbaba South Constituency has said the advancement of sports quality education guarantees an economically empowered nation for a prosperous country. She made the remarks during a presidential campaign soccer tournament held in Banket.…
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Inter-Parliamentary Union: Chief Charumbira reiterates PAP’s support for Palestine
His Excellency, Hon Senator Chief Fortune Charumbira, the President of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) attending the 146th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has reiterated the continental lawmaking body’s support for the aspirations of the Palestinian people. The President of PAP made the contribution during the meetings of SADC and Africa groups prior to…
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Let’s kick out corruption from ZANU (PF): Chombo
By Elvis Dumba Banket – ZANU (PF) Central Committee Member and Zvimba North Constituency legislator, Hon Marian Chombo has said corruption does not have a place anywhere in the party. Addressing ZANU (PF) branch leaders in Banket, she said the corruption fight starts with party leaders at every level. “Let’s join hands and fight corruption, and…
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SADC Executive receives Palestinian Ambassador Dr. Tamer Almassri’s credentials
The Executive Secretary of SADC, His Excellency Mr. Elias Magosi, yesterday received Letters of Credence from His Excellency Dr. Tamer Almassri, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Representative of the State of Palestine to SADC based in Zimbabwe. H.E. Magosi expressed his delight at meeting the envoy and highlighted the key priority areas of…
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Provide protection for Palestinians: International community urged
The State of Palestine urgently calls on the international community to provide international protection for the undefended Palestinian people from unrelenting Israeli-sponsored terrorism and incitement. A statement from the Palestinian Embassy in Harare says the bloodletting scenes of Israeli Jewish terrorist militias in Huwara, destroying the lives of every discoverable Palestinian and burning homes, cars,…
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One year of war against Ukraine: acting together to ensure international law will prevails
By Josep Borrell 24 February 2022 will forever be recalled as the day when Russia started its brutal, unprovoked, and illegal invasion of Ukraine. This was and remains a case of pure aggression and a clear-cut breach of the UN Charter. This war is neither ‘just a European issue’, nor is it about the ‘West…
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Morocco’s economic and social transformation: a giant step towards regional and continental leadership
By Dr. Najib SOMOUE (Financial analyst and economic expert) The post-covid 19 world economic order will be characterized by the need to establish a solid and sustainable international cooperation framework. And the most successful economic development strategies will be those based on co-development and investment in regional value chains to accelerate the processes of economic…