Zimbabwe Situation

Source: Kuruneri widow issued with arrest warrant –Newsday Zimbabwe THE widow of former Finance minister, Christopher Kuruneri, was yesterday issued with a warrant of arrest by Concession magistrate Joshua Nembaware for failing to appear in court. Paidamoyo Kuruneri (60) was arrested alongside her driver, Sinotile Magezi (54), after they blocked police officers from investigating a […] …
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Source: Gold panners kill colleague in dispute –Newsday Zimbabwe THREE illegal miners allegedly killed their colleague in a dispute over gold in Shamva on Sunday. Mashonaland Central province deputy police spokesperson Sergeant Major Samuel Chikasha confirmed the death of Collins Makebo (42). “I can confirm a murder case in Shamva, where three suspected murderers killed […] …
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Source: Disqualified CCC dozen re-enter race -Newsday Zimbabwe Ncube (Cowdray Park), Modi (Bulawayo South) and Tendai Charuka (Bulawayo Central) were unopposed after the High Court disqualified 12 CCC parliamentary candidates in Bulawayo. FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube and Industry deputy minister Raj Modi will be contested in the August 23 elections following yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling […] …
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Police Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga addresses youths during the Economic Development Conference Towards a Drug Free Nation by 2030 at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre yesterday Sikhumbuzo Moyo, smoyo@chronicle.co.zw THE police and other security arms have intensified safety and security measures in the country to ensure that the public is free to conduct their activities in a […] …
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Laurel Murangaridzirayi, muralaurel@gmail.com  POLICE in Bulawayo are investigating a suspected drug peddler from Old Lobengula who allegedly sells alcohol and drugs to school children. The probe was instituted after a video of a drunk Grade Seven pupil from Nyamande Primary School in the suburb, sparked outrage on social media on Wednesday. In a statement, Bulawayo police […] …
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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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