The Day Democracy Died

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.

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

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?

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

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

Look at the current renovations at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals. 

ZAMBIA: Downturn costs 8 200 mining jobs

About 8 200 mining jobs in Zambia have been lost since December as the global economic crisis sends copper prices down, hitting Zambia's main export, the...

Gloves to stay off as Zim’s big three meet

After a week of contradictory statements on policy, Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and...

Tsvangirai, Mugabe reach agreement on outstanding issues

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Motlanthe: SA Considers Credit Lines for Zim

South Africa is considering granting credit lines for neighbouring Zimbabwe, President Kgalema Motlanthe said on Monday. He said...

Future of white people in Zimbabwe

IN 1980, soon after Zimbabwe gained independence, many white Zimbabweans packed their bags and emigrated to...

Zimbabwe rights activist Mukoko freed: lawyer

Leading Zimbabwean human rights campaigner Jestina Mukoko and several other activists have been released on bail, her lawyer...

EU warns up to 500,000 may be carrying cholera germs in southern Africa

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The Zimbabwe dollar is not only worthless, but unavailable

The government's sanctioning of foreign currency for everyday use in Zimbabwe has collapsed the once flourishing -...

Britain orders Kunonga assets to be frozen

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SAFA peace conference to promote soccer as unifier

Irvin Khoza -- Soccer has played a huge role in bringing unity to South...

NAMIBIA: Policy to Create a Water Scarcity?

Several 20 litre buckets of water are crammed inside the small enclosure around the only tap in...

Uhuru launches protest music album

Patience and perseverance finally paid off for Uhuru Arts Network (UAN) when it launched its debut...

I won't live in mansion – Masunda

Much Masunda, the Mayor of Harare who was elected six months ago, made his first visit...

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