The presence of soldiers patrolling most high density suburbs across the country has instilled fear and uncertainty in citizens as some areas are reporting forced curfews. Coupled with this is the continuous nightly crackdown on civilians, opposition party and civic society members who are on police wanted list. [GoogleAd] The soldiers descended onto most high density…
The Village Idiot is back with some thought provoking conversations. Zimbabwe’s biggest political question today according to this village idiot is ‘What do the urban, rural and diaspora masses do when their heroes transform to robbers of the country and people? “ The urban idiot has gone crazy into overdrive with their mission, ‘of robbing…
Editor- Please, allow me to ask lawyers if it is legal for the president to appoint a second cabinet without wide consultations. It is obligatory for cabinet ministers to seek sound advice concerning each ministry then give proper advice to the president in turn otherwise the later may get conflicting information thus leading to taking wrong…
The Zimbabwe Defence Forces’ (ZDF) stance that soldiers will remain on the streets is regrettable considering the trauma Zimbabweans have suffered in recent weeks. Over 100 people suffered gunshot wounds after a stay-away called by the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions last month over President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s announcement of a 150-percent fuel price hike turned violent….
A FRESH political crisis may be brewing in the country after opposition leader Nelson Chamisa snubbed President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s talks-about-talks gathering at State House yesterday, as authorities begin to show more urgency about ending Zimbabwe’s decades-long political and economic mess. Chamisa said he had rebuffed Mnangagwa’s meeting because he preferred the much-talked about national dialogue…
LONDON – Since the November 2017 coup, progressive civil society organisations in the West have warned our leaders not to forget the terrible human rights records of Zimbabwe’s key political players. We have urged our governments to work together and press Zimbabwe’s new leaders to take tangible actions to protect and empower the Zimbabwean people…
World cancer day is an international day marked on 4 February founded by the Union for International Cancer Control to support the goals of the world cancer declaration. This day saves lives by raising awareness and educating the population about cancer, it also serves to pressure governments and individuals to take action in order to…
Zimbabweans from across the board are so angry over reports that soldiers raped women during the recent nationwide disturbances. The Daily News on Sunday spoke to a number of social and political analysts. Analyst Gladys Hlatywayo Such diabolic acts by the security forces are a clear indication that the current regime has dismally failed to run…
Heroes and Hooligans The Village Idiot is back with some thought provoking conversations. Zimbabwe’s biggest political question today according to this village idiot is ‘What do the urban, rural and diaspora masses do when their heroes transform to robbers of the country and people? “ The urban idiot has gone crazy into overdrive with their…
HARARE – Robert Mugabe is gone, but the army remains at the centre of our political life. Until that changes, the violence won’t stop. Like the fleeting blossom of Jacaranda trees in spring, faith in the government of Zimbabwe’s president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has waned, following another round of state violence towards unarmed citizens. These days,…
