Zimbabwe Accuses US of Meddling in Internal Affairs The Zimbabwean government has summoned the acting US ambassador to the country, Elaine French, over election-related social media posts. The government alleges that these posts amount to activism and meddling in the country’s internal affairs. Last week, the US embassy encouraged Zimbabweans…
The Zimbabwean government has taken a significant step to address economic instability and mitigate the rapid depreciation of the Zimbabwean dollar by announcing a one percent (1%) tax on all foreign payments, effective from June 1, 2023. This measure, among several others, aims to stabilize the economy and combat the…
The deteriorating situation in Zimbabwe has raised concerns as a number of human rights defenders and opposition activists are facing charges, leading to some being unjustly imprisoned. As the country prepares for upcoming elections in August, the call for the protection of human rights has grown louder. The international community…
Zimbabwe’s Finance and Economic Development Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, has unveiled a series of additional measures aimed at stabilizing the country’s economy and addressing the depreciation of the Zimbabwe dollar. Government to implement key actions According to a statement released Ncube outlined several key actions, including increasing the retention of domestic foreign currency sales to 100%, removing all restrictions on the importation of basic goods, promoting the use of the…
Former cabinet minister Jonathan Moyo, currently living in exile, has issued a stark warning against the recent threats made by Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube to crack down on businesses in response to price hikes. Moyo argues that such actions will only exacerbate the already dire economic situation in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwean Dollar Collapse Triggers Supermarket Price Hikes The collapse of the Zimbabwean dollar against the USD has resulted in significant price…
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has sparked controversy with the creation of a parallel structure run by the State’s Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO). The purpose of this structure is to oversee internal polls within the ruling party, the Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (Zanu PF), and potentially influence the outcome of the upcoming elections scheduled for August. The Creation of a Parallel Structure President Mnangagwa’s decision to establish a parallel structure…
As the 2023 harmonized general elections in Zimbabwe approach, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has issued a call to all voters to diligently inspect the voters roll to ensure the accuracy of their personal details. Importance of Inspecting the Voters Roll The voters roll plays a crucial role in ensuring a transparent and fair electoral process. By inspecting the voters roll, citizens can verify that their information is accurately recorded, including their name, address, and other relevant details. This process allows individuals…
Zimbabwe’s inflation rate has experienced a significant spike, reaching 15.7% on a month-on-month basis. This represents a substantial increase of 13.3 percentage points compared to the April 2023 rate of 2.4%, according to the Zimbabwe National Statistics agency. Alarming Increase in Inflation The recent surge in inflation is a cause for concern for Zimbabwe’s economy. The month-on-month inflation rate in May 2023 reached 15.7%, reflecting a sharp rise from the previous month. On an annualized basis, inflation also escalated to…
Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa recently expressed his belief that Africa and Zimbabwe have the capacity to develop using their own resources. In his column in the Sunday Mail, he outlined five crucial steps that need to be taken for Africa to become self-reliant and rejected the notion that the continent was a new frontier for foreign interests to exploit. Africa’s Path to Self-Sufficiency Mnangagwa highlighted the importance of Africa harnessing its own resources for development. He believes that by utilizing…
Jamie Foxx’s Personal Connection to the Story Amplifies the Power of His Performance Jamie Foxx delivers a critically acclaimed performance in the film “The Soloist,” embodying the role of Nathaniel Ayers, a homeless musician grappling with mental illness. Inspired by a true story and a real person, Foxx’s connection to the narrative goes beyond the silver screen. Drawing from his own father’s struggle with mental illness, Foxx brings an unparalleled depth and authenticity to his portrayal of Ayers. Through his…
Presidential Amnesty to Decongest Prisons Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa granted amnesty to over 4,000 prisoners last week in an effort to alleviate overcrowding in the country’s jails. The move was aimed at reducing the strain on the prison system, but it has sparked controversy and outrage. Opposition Coalition Raises Concerns The main opposition coalition in Zimbabwe, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), has voiced concerns that some of the prisoners released on presidential amnesty include child rapists. The CCC argues…
Election 2023 The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has scheduled the voters’ roll inspection to take place from May 27 to 31 as part of the preparations for this year’s general elections. Utoile Silaigwana, the Chief Elections Officer of ZEC, issued a notice on Tuesday, outlining the details of the inspection exercise.To ensure accessibility, a total of 11,289 inspection centers have been established across all ten provinces of Zimbabwe. Silaigwana encouraged those who registered on or before April 28, 2023, to…
Nelson Chamisa, leader of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), has made a strong pledge during his election campaign to address the severe economic challenges currently plaguing Zimbabwe. The country has been grappling with skyrocketing retail prices and a rapidly depreciating local currency against the USD. (Also Read: Zimbabwe Electoral Commission Announces Voters’ Roll Inspection Dates for General Elections) CCC Leader Promises Economic Recovery and Stability As Chamisa prepares to contest in the upcoming August polls against Zanu PF candidate…
A banned documentary shedding light on Zimbabwe’s disputed 2018 elections was finally aired on South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) 3. The film focuses on opposition leader Nelson Chamisa, who emerged as a formidable challenger to Zimbabwe’s incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa during the highly contentious electoral race. Government Censorship and Public Order Concerns The documentary faced censorship from the Zimbabwean government due to its perceived strong political messages, which authorities believed had the potential to compromise public order. The decision to…
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