Source: Election season gathers momentum in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe’s legal affairs minister says the election date should be set between 26 July and 26 August A woman walks past election graffiti in Harare, March 28, 2008. Zimbabwe goes to the polls in parliamentary and presidential elections on March 29. “Bob” refers to Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe. […] …
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UN warns Zimbabwe
Source: UN warns Zimbabwe A recent report by the United States embassy showed that Zimbabwe’s human rights situation remains dire, with numerous factors that contributed to a flawed election process in 2018 still in play ahead of this year’s elections. President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa speaks at the 74th Session of the General Assembly […] …
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57-year-old teacher rapes pupil
Prosper Dembedza Herald Correspondent A 57-year-old Harare teacher has appeared in court on allegations of raping an 11-year-old. Alec Masomera allegedly raped the girl when he was giving her extra lessons. The court heard that during July last year, the girl enrolled with Masomera for extra lessons. He allegedly started proposing love to the little […] …
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President wishes Christians happy Easter
President Mnangagwa Herald Reporter President Mnangagwa has wished Christians around the world a happy Easter, adding that with hope, faith, and love, even death can be defeated. Posting on his Twitter handle, the President said: “Wishing Christians around the world a happy and blessed #Easter “As we reflect today on Christ’s Resurrection, we are reminded […] …
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Zimbabwe to criminalise foreign recruitment of health workers
Local media say more than 4,000 nurses and doctors have left Zimbabwe since February 2021. Source: Zimbabwe to criminalise foreign recruitment of health workers | Africanews Zimbabwe’s Vice-President, Constantino Chiwenga, announced that the country intends to introduce a law that would make it illegal for other nations to recruit its health workers. The move aims […] …
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Zimbabwe opposition tweet case fuels poll crackdown fears
CCC spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere convicted over tweet in 2021 as Zanu-PF accused of curbing free speech Source: Zimbabwe opposition tweet case fuels poll crackdown fears | Zimbabwe | The Guardian CCC spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere convicted over tweet as Zanu-PF accused of curbing free speech One of Zimbabwe’s most vocal opposition politicians, Fadzayi Mahere, has narrowly avoided […] …
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Zimbabwe: Conviction and sentencing of opposition spokesperson shows escalating assault on freedom of expression
Source: Zimbabwe: Conviction and sentencing of opposition spokesperson shows escalating assault on freedom of expression Responding to the conviction and sentencing of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) national spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere after she was accused of “publishing falsehoods” for a video she posted on Twitter alleging that a police officer had killed a baby, Amnesty […] …
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Advocate Mahere convicted and fined in bizarre falsehoods trial
Source: Advocate Mahere convicted and fined in bizarre falsehoods trial HARARE Magistrate Taurai Manuwere on Wednesday 5 April 2023 fined opposition political party Citizens’ Coalition for Change spokesperson Advocate Fadzayi Mahere $500 or imprisonment for three months after convicting her of communicating falsehoods. Advocate Fadzayi Mahere Magistrate Manuwere convicted Mahere after she stood trial […] …
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57-year-old in court over rape
Prosper Dembedza Herald Correspondent A 57-year-old Harare teacher has appeared in court on allegations of raping an 11-year-old. Alec Masomera allegedly raped the girl when he was giving her extra lessons. The court heard that during July last year, the girl enrolled with Masomera for extra lessons. He allegedly started proposing love to the little […] …
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Motorists urged to be cautious during holiday
Zimbabweans are urged to be responsible and vigilant on roads to avoid accidents (File picture) Rejoyce Sibanda, Chronicle Reporter THE Government has urged motorists to exercise caution during the Easter and Independence holidays. In a statement, Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona said all road users should observe traffic laws as well as Covid-19 […] …
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