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The Day Democracy Died

A good friend of mine who sacrificed his university degree in Salisbury to join the struggle for Independence and democracy and paid for the decision very dearly has just published a book on the experience.

Silverest Plaza Chess Club Outwits Lusaka Chess Club in the battle of Lusaka

*LPCA ROUND 24 — HELD ON 01/11/26*

What we see in Zimbabwe is not development but corrections—we cannot celebrate a government that created the mess

A recent social media post by a well-known ZANU-PF “Murakashi”, an online supporter, caught my attention.

What’s the point of a budget surplus in a Zimbabwe without food or medicine?

There is a profound tragedy in a leadership detached from its people.

Hospital renovations are good, but Zimbabwe desperately needs pills more than fresh paint

Look at the current renovations at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals.

18.3.2009 12:58

KENYA: Return of hate speech as politicians form tribal alliances ahead of polls

By NJERI RUGENE and EMEKA-MAYAKA GEKARA

The emerging trend in which politicians from both sides of Kenya's grand coalition have been retreating to...

Donor fears over Zimbabwe violence

By KITSEPILE NYATHI, NATION Correspondent

18.3.2009 12:40

BOTSWANA: Khama rejects High Court judges?

OLIVER MODISE Correspondent

18.3.2009 9:18

Despite Release of High-Profile Prisoners, Zimbabwe Activists Remain Behind Bars

Although...

18.3.2009 9:03

Joint Communiqu issued at the Third Session of the Zimbabwe – South Africa Joint Commission

Dr Nkosazana...

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18.3.2009 8:41

Roy Bennett remanded to the 21st of April 2009

MDC Treasurer General, and Deputy...

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18.3.2009 8:34

POTRAZ reduces phone tariffs

The...

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18.3.2009 7:53

Masvingo farmer in hiding after assault and threat of arrest

A...

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18.3.2009 7:40

Mutambara to deliver maiden speech in Parliament on Wednesday

Deputy...

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18.3.2009 6:52

Cholera epidemic rages on

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18.3.2009 6:41

MDC have team investigating Tsvangirai crash

Following...

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18.3.2009 5:29

Opinion: But AU should isolate all oppressive rulers

FOR all its numerous and well-documented shortcomings, the African Union (AU) has been consistently correct in...

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18.3.2009 5:21

NPA set to drop charges against Zuma'

KARIMA BROWN, HAJRA OMARJEE and AMY MUSGRAVE

IN A dramatic twist to the...

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The Day Democracy Died

Silverest Plaza Chess Club Outwits Lusaka Chess Club in the battle of Lusaka

What we see in Zimbabwe is not development but corrections—we cannot celebrate a government that created the mess

What’s the point of a budget surplus in a Zimbabwe without food or medicine?

Hospital renovations are good, but Zimbabwe desperately needs pills more than fresh paint

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Sport

Featured: Silverest Plaza Chess Club Outwits Lusaka Chess Club in the battle of Lusaka

Featured: Silverest Plaza’s Journey is a blueprint for Zambian Chess

Featured: Silverest Plaza Chess Club Crowned 2026 Independence Cup Champions

Featured:
Silverest Plaza Chess Club Outwits Lusaka Chess Club in the battle of Lusaka

Featured:
Silverest Plaza’s Journey is a blueprint for Zambian Chess

Featured:
Silverest Plaza Chess Club Crowned 2026 Independence Cup Champions