Zimbabwe Situation

Writers have challenged oppression, exposed social injustices and advocated for political change. Source: Zimbabwe’s rulers won’t tolerate opposing voices – but its writers refuse to be silenced Zimbabwe’s rulers won’t tolerate opposing voices – but its writers refuse to be silenced NoViolet Bulawayo, Zimbabwean author of the politically charged novels We Need New Names and Glory. […] …
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Accounts of journalists being harassed, attacked or denied access while covering Zimbabwe’s general elections are worrying media analysts. From Harare, Zimbabwe, Columbus Mavhunga has the story for VOA. Source: Journalists Harassed, Blocked on Zimbabwe Election Trail     …
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Situation Report in English on Zimbabwe about Agriculture and Food and Nutrition; published on 2 Aug 2023 by FEWS NET Source: Zimbabwe Price Bulletin, July 2023 – Zimbabwe | ReliefWeb The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) monitors trends in staple food prices in countries vulnerable to food insecurity. For each FEWS NET country […] …
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When Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa came to power nearly six years ago after the military toppled long-time ruler Robert Mugabe, he promised to tackle the country’s economic woes “head on”. Source: In Zimbabwe, a post-Mugabe economic revival remains elusive ahead of vote | Reuters Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa attends the event to commission the Prospect […] …
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Source: ZEC announces 12,370 polling stations for August 23 elections – #Asakhe – CITE  A Bulawayo City Council (BCC) bowser delivers water at Emasimini polling station in Nkulumane The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has announced that 12,370 polling stations will be established countrywide for the August 23 elections. The elections will be held to elect […] …
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Chief Nhlamba Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, sukulwenkosi.dube@chronicle.co.zw TRADITIONAL leaders have implored their communities to maintain peace and desist from derogatory speech that could incite political conflicts. As the country heads towards the harmonised elections this month, traditional leaders have joined President Mnangagwa and many other voices imploring citizens to maintain the prevailing peace and tranquility before, during and […] …
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Crime Reporter FOUR suspected armed robbers and burglars who were part of a gang of six that has been raiding mines and companies in and around Bulawayo have been arrested. Police have since recovered a pellet gun which was being used in the robberies. The suspects are Prince Ndlovu (27), Meander Takudzwa Muzavazi (25), Brighton […] …
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Crime Reporter The fifth victim in which four other family members were burnt beyond recognition in a fire incident in Marange, Manicaland Province, over the weekend has succumbed to her injuries. The female juvenile, Takunda Mundonko (14) died yesterday after sustaining serious burns. When the incident occurred, Takunda Mundonko managed to escape through the window. […] …
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Trust Freddy Herald Correspondent Zimbabwe National Road  Administration (Zinara) yesterday again reviewed downwards both toll and vehicle licencing fees as local currency continues to gain against the United States dollar. Toll fees which are set in both foreign currency and local currency have seen a downward review in local currency where a light-motor vehicle is […] …
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Ivan Zhakata Herald Correspondent Two procurement staff have been suspended by the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) as part of investigations into alleged flouting of procurement regulations involving thousands of US dollars. The parastatal suspended procurement officer Edmund Chirongedzo, and procurement clerk Delia Mapuranga pending investigations. ZimParks spokesperson Mr Tinashe Farawo confirmed the […] …
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