Zimbabwe Situation

Source: Zapu frets over move to disqualify its candidates – The Southern Eye Former Zapu secretary-general Strike Mnkandla says a court challenge against his candidacy and other opposition candidates was a deliberate Zanu PF strategy to eliminate challengers in the August 23 elections. Mnkandla, who is standing as an independent candidate for the Mpopoma-Mzilikazi constituency, […] …
Continue reading…

Source: Chamisa star rally banned –Newsday Zimbabwe Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa POLICE yesterday barred Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa from launching his 2023 election campaign in Bindura, Mashonaland Central tomorrow, a move the opposition party said proved that the ruling Zanu PF was “running scared”. Police said the […] …
Continue reading…

Source: Vote for a new govt to get rid of sanctions: Rev Muzorewa – #Asakhe – CITE Aspiring Presidential Candidate, Rev Dr Gwinyai Muzorewa, leader of the United African National Council (UANC) says sanctions can only be removed if a new government is voted into power. Rev Muzorewa said this while addressing media practitioners at […] …
Continue reading…

Source: Women’s low participation in politics retrogressive: WILD – #Asakhe – CITE The low participation of women in national elections is retrogressive to achieving gender equality in politics, a local women’s organisation has said. In a statement, Women Institute for Leadership Development (WILD) Executive Director Samukeliso Khumalo said despite notable progress made in recent years, […] …
Continue reading…

Source: Take courage! Stand up and let your voices be heard through the ballot: Catholic bishops’ impassioned plea to voters – #Asakhe – CITE Zimbabwe Catholic Bishop’s Conference (ZCBC) has called on voters to reject politicians who incite violence and instead vote for deserving candidates in the August elections. The Catholic bishops, in a statement, urged voters […] …
Continue reading…

Source: Supreme Court says Natpharm, Drax contract valid –Newsday Zimbabwe The Supreme Court bench has upheld the decision by the High Court to clear Drax Consult of any wrongdoing. The Supreme Court bench has upheld the decision by the High Court to clear Drax Consult of any wrongdoing over its US$20 million contract with the […] …
Continue reading…

Source: Rotary Club, Health ministry partner in medical outreach programme – The Southern Eye THE Rotary Club has partnered the Health and Child Care ministry for an outreach programme today to cater for less-privileged communities in Mzilikazi, Bulawayo. “We will be providing free medical consultations and medication  for those people who find it hard to […] …
Continue reading…

Source: Rights lobby groups condemn brutal attack on lawyer Obey Shava -Newsday Zimbabwe lawyer Obey Shava Local and international human rights lobby groups have condemned the brutal attack on lawyer Obey Shava, who was on attacked and left for dead by unknown assailants Wednesday night. Shava sustained serious injuries and is currently admitted at a […] …
Continue reading…

Source: 8 CCC members nabbed over banned Chiredzi rally –Newsday Zimbabwe CCC spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere POLICE in Chiredzi have arrest eight members of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) for allegedly defying a ban on their party rally at Tshovani Stadium on Wednesday. CCC spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere has confirmed the arrests, adding they a […] …
Continue reading…

Source: Economy now in hyperinflation, says CZI –Newsday Zimbabwe According to its latest inflation and currency update report, CZI said hyperinflation occurs when the prices of goods and services rise more than 50% per month. THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) says the country is now in hyperinflation citing the shooting up of the blended […] …
Continue reading…