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Zimbabwe

Songs of freedom in a dancehall in Zimbabwe
Friday
/ 2 September 2024

Songs of freedom in a dancehall in Zimbabwe

Bass culture is as old as Zimbabwe itself

By Percy Zvomuya
Thousands of people are forcibly ‘disappeared’ in Southern Africa
Thought Leader
/ 30 August 2024

Thousands of people are forcibly ‘disappeared’ in Southern Africa

Only five of the 15 countries in the region have signed the International Convention on Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance

By Nkanyiso Mtolo
Editorial: SA fails all of us over Zimbabwe abuses
Editorial
/ 16 August 2024

Editorial: SA fails all of us over Zimbabwe abuses

We were proud of the country when it went to the International Court of Justice over Israel’s genocide in Gaza, but it fails to speak out about ongoing oppression by Harare

By Editorial
Complicit in repression: SADC fails to confront Zimbabwe’s human rights crisis
Thought Leader
/ 15 August 2024

Complicit in repression: SADC fails to confront Zimbabwe’s human rights crisis

The actions of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government are meant to instil fear, suppress dissent and keep a tight hold on power

By Sibahle Zuma
Zimbabwe: A nation under siege as Mnangagwa cracks down ahead of SADC summit
Opinion
/ 25 July 2024

Zimbabwe: A nation under siege as Mnangagwa cracks down ahead of SADC summit

Dissenters’ decision to stage a symbolic protest in neighbouring Zambia shows the lengths Zimbabweans must go to voice their opposition

By Sibahle Zuma
Drought leaves Zimbabwe’s Kapotesa dam dry, villagers struggle for survival
Africa
/ 9 July 2024

Drought leaves Zimbabwe’s Kapotesa dam dry, villagers struggle for survival

In the Mudzi district, cases of malnutrition have increased by 20 percent over the past three months

By Fanuel Jongwe
Hamstrung by lack of connectivity
Africa
/ 27 June 2024

Hamstrung by lack of connectivity

In Zimbabwe, cellphone penetration is over 97% but the government has conceded that connectivity is difficult in rural areas

By Afp
The dark light: Zimbabwe’s energy nightmare
Opinion
/ 13 June 2024

The dark light: Zimbabwe’s energy nightmare

Power shortages across the country are fuelling deforestation through the illegal charcoal trade

By Nqobile Tshili, Yolanda Moyo & Nkosana Vuma
New dinosaur species discovered in Zimbabwe
National
/ 11 June 2024

New dinosaur species discovered in Zimbabwe

Researchers believe Musankwa sanyatiensis was bipedal and had a long neck

By Ozayr Patel
People starve as Zimbabwe drought deepens
Africa
/ 8 June 2024

People starve as Zimbabwe drought deepens

The country is one of several in Southern Africa experiencing chronic food shortages

By Fanuel Jongwe
Environmental (mis)management in Zimbabwe
The Green Guardian
/ 28 May 2024

Environmental (mis)management in Zimbabwe

The Environmental Management Agency does not have enough power to curb rampant water pollution and land degradation

By Mandla Tshuma
Zimbabwe’s lithium liability
Article
/ 23 May 2024

Zimbabwe’s lithium liability

Zimbabwe is positioning itself as a global leader in mining and processing lithium, a critical energy transition mineral. But these ambitious plans come at a cost

By Tatenda Chitagu
South Africa won’t be able to meet regional demand for white maize
Opinion
/ 29 April 2024

South Africa won’t be able to meet regional demand for white maize

The El Niño-induced drought and heatwave in February and March hit crops hard in Southern Africa

By Wandile Sihlobo
Securitising responses to inequality conflict: Beware the Zimbabwe way
Opinion
/ 6 April 2024

Securitising responses to inequality conflict: Beware the Zimbabwe way

Conflict transformation regards clashes as motors of change that keep social structures dynamically responsive to social needs

By Buntu Siwisa
Zimbabwe launches new gold-backed currency
World
/ 5 April 2024

Zimbabwe launches new gold-backed currency

The ZiG will replace the Zimbabwean dollar, which has tumbled in value over the past year and pushed inflation through the roof

By Afp
Happy feet, empty pockets
Friday
/ 2 March 2024

Happy feet, empty pockets

Examining the wave of musical migration in post-independence Zimbabwe

By Marko Phiri
Zimbabwe: Nelson Chamisa’s exit from his party is more than just a resignation
Africa
/ 6 February 2024

Zimbabwe: Nelson Chamisa’s exit from his party is more than just a resignation

The Citizens Coalition for Change leader’s absence has left a vacuum in opposition politics as the party unravels

By Edson Ziso
Zimbabwe’s Job Sikhala set free
Africa
/ 2 February 2024

Zimbabwe’s Job Sikhala set free

The opposition politician and fierce government critic has been arrested more than 60 times

By Mary Taruvinga
Human Rights Watch urges Africa to be vigilant during elections
Africa
/ 14 January 2024

Human Rights Watch urges Africa to be vigilant during elections

South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Angola, Zambia, Malawi and Eswatini were singled out as countries of crucial concern

By Mandisa Nyathi
The death penalty must be abolished
Thought Leader
/ 10 October 2023

The death penalty must be abolished

As we observe the World Day Against the Death Penalty, we must hold onto the glimmer of hope that Zimbabwean authorities will do away with capital punishment

By Richard Mugobo
Understanding Hichilema’s talk of a coup plot in Zambia
Thought Leader
/ 13 September 2023

Understanding Hichilema’s talk of a coup plot in Zambia

Is there any weight behind the Zambian president’s warning?

By Sishuwa Sishuwa
Steps in the right direction
Friday
/ 8 September 2023

Steps in the right direction

The 25th edition of the Jomba! dance festival is a celebration of heritage and the human spirit

By Greg Homann
Nelson Chamisa claims victory in ‘flawed’ Zimbabwe election
Africa
/ 28 August 2023

Nelson Chamisa claims victory in ‘flawed’ Zimbabwe election

The opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) refused to ratify the results, asserting that they were “false”

By Afp
Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa wins second term in disputed vote
Africa
/ 27 August 2023

Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa wins second term in disputed vote

The Southern African Development Community, European Union and Commonwealth observer missions said the elections had failed to conform to regional and international standards

By Afp
A critical look at the electoral conditions in Zimbabwe
Partner Content
/ 25 August 2023

A critical look at the electoral conditions in Zimbabwe

‘Any win by ZANU-PF is a death sentence for its citizens, and will contribute to a deteriorating outlook for the region’

By Derek Davey
The wait for a ‘new Zimbabwe’ continues
Thought Leader
/ 23 August 2023

The wait for a ‘new Zimbabwe’ continues

It is disheartening to see history repeating itself, killing hope for a democratic and just government

By Tshidi Leatswe
Zimbabweans should not expect a democratic outcome in elections – Good Governance Africa
Africa
/ 22 August 2023

Zimbabweans should not expect a democratic outcome in elections – Good Governance Africa

Despite this, the research and advocacy nonprofit encouraged voters to make their mark on Wednesday

By Eunice Masson
Zimbabwean elections: The people, the predicaments and predictions
Opinion
/ 22 August 2023

Zimbabwean elections: The people, the predicaments and predictions

The democratic process is at the mercy of the ruling Zanu-PF

By Aaron Ng’ambi
What makes an election free and fair elections
Opinion
/ 22 August 2023

What makes an election free and fair elections

The importance of legitimate polls cannot be overstated for democracy to exist

By Joseph LM Mugore
Many transgressions before Zimbabwe’s elections raise questions about a free and fair poll
Thought Leader
/ 21 August 2023

Many transgressions before Zimbabwe’s elections raise questions about a free and fair poll

The run-up to Wednesday’s poll has been preceded by a number of concerning undemocratic actions

By GGA staff reporter and Craig Moffat
Young Zimbabwean voters dare to hope for change of old guard
Africa
/ 21 August 2023

Young Zimbabwean voters dare to hope for change of old guard

Talk of change often implies support for the opposition, led by Nelson Chamisa, a 45-year-old lawyer and pastor. But almost no one says that out loud

By Umberto Bacchi
Zimbabweans pray for peace as tense election looms
National
/ 20 August 2023

Zimbabweans pray for peace as tense election looms

More than 40 percent of the country’s citizens were destitute in 2022, according to official statistics

By Afp
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