Zimbabweans question Zanu PF push for party influence in public jobs

Zimbabweans question Zanu PF push for party influence in public jobs

Zimbabweans have criticised a Zanu PF resolution directing the government to make sure all candidates seeking employment in public institutions are recommended by the ruling party, warning that the move could undermine merit-based recruitment, equal opportunities and the political neutrality of the civil service.

CDF welcomes withdrawal of charges against Biti, Ncube

The Constitution Defenders Forum (CDF) has welcomed the withdrawal of charges against its leaders Tendai Biti and Morgan Ncube, describing their arrest and prosecution as part of a deliberate strategy to suppress dissent against constitutional changes pursued by the Zanu-PF government.

Zimbabweans returning from South Africa decline, government says

Zimbabweans returning from South Africa decline, government says

The government says 42 553 Zimbabweans have returned from South Africa through state-supported repatriation arrangements as of October 6, 2026, while a further 154 741 have returned independently.

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