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The Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe has reserved judgment in a challenge to Constitutional Amendment No. 3 brought by Eliphas Kawa and Hazvineyi Machingura.

Zimbabwe gazettes landmark oil and gas deal for Cabora Bassa

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Nurses and midwives are backbone of healthcare – Mombeshora

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Senate decries human rights failure as prison officers use own salaries to feed babies behind bars in Zimbabwe

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Mbuya Nehanda is not a national hero

Takavafira M. Zhou
This epistle must be understood as an accurate historical narrative, and nothing more. The truth is that Nehanda was not a national figure but local figure...
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28.5.2021 9:47

Exploring the role of illicit financial flows in Zimbabwe’s political economy

Mineral wealth in Africa is often a curse, as it frequently engenders corruption...
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Excelgate: The anatomy of electoral fraud and force in Zimbabwe

‘Those that are eventually going to successfully change the political system in Zimbabwe would have to...
28.5.2021 9:17

If ZANU PF “old guard” clinging to power due to pathetic pensions, why aren’t they fiercely pushing for govt to provide decent wages to workers and retirees?

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Coltart, trade unionist hit Kazembe and Matanga with RTGS$12.5 million lawsuit

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Digital Transformation Core to Boosting Zimbabwe’s Economy, Improving Services

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Zimbabwe Announces Penalties to Curb Currency Speculation

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Zimbabwe faces an ‘existential crisis’ like never before, says former finance minister Tendai Biti

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Tshinga Dube furious as locals sidelined in Byo-Vic Falls road rehab tender

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Mudede Arrested For Opposing Erection Of Mbuya Nehanda Statue – Mawarire

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Name-dropping in Zimbabwe proves prevalence of corruption at highest levels of power

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Mat South chiefs question Govt sincerity on Gukurahundi

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