Source: Paidamoyo Muzulu, NewsDay Original article URL THE United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and European Union have come to the rescue of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) in securing biometric registration kits and software to be used in developing a new voters’ roll ahead of the 2018 general elections. Opposition parties have for a long […]
‘Govt should establish commission to monitor currency issues’
Source: Victoria Mtomba, NewsDay Original article URL The government should establish a commission that will look closely at the country’s currency issues amid indications that the South African rand is the preferred currency, an economic consultant has said. Speaking at a Poverty Reduction Trust Forum meeting held in the capital yesterday, economic consultant, Rongai Chizema […]
CSOs converge to confront govt
Source: Sofia Mapuranga, NewsDay Original article URL Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans’ Association spokesperson, Douglas Mahiya has called for unity of purpose among citizens if the country is to realise any political, social or economic development. Speaking at a Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) conference to deliberate on strategies on how to confront the government and […]
MPs cry over 2017 National Budget
Source: Veneranda Langa, NewsDay Original article URL Members of Parliament have bemoaned the allocation of $30,7 million to the legislature in the 2017 National Budget, saying they will not be able to meet their legislative and oversight functions with inadequate funding. Various MPs, who spoke to NewsDay, described the paltry allocation as a sign that […]
Tsvangirai embraces Mujuru, Ncube; shuts out Biti
Source: Obey Manayiti, NewsDay Original article URL MDC-T leader, Morgan Tsvangirai yesterday set conditions for a possible coalition with ZimPF’s Joice Mujuru and Welshman Ncube’s MDC, but seemed to shut out People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader, Tendai Biti. Tsvangirai said his party sought a pact “that minimises the unknowns by providing an equitable and scientific […]
MDC-T preparing for 2018 polls, sets strict conditions for opposition coalition
Source: Gibbs Dube, VOA Zimbabwe Original article URL The Movement for Democratic Change led by Morgan Tsvangirai says the party has taken a decision to prioritize election preparedness in the year 2017. In a statement, Tsvangirai said, “All our structures across the country, across villages and towns will collapse into a grand election machinery. Related […]
Organised Violence & Torture Report 1-30 November 2016
Source: Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum Download full document (383KB PDF) Summary This report presents an update of organized violence and torture (OVT) for the month of November 2016. A total of 31 cases were recorded, from victims that received medical treatment for injuries sustained in incidences of politically motivated violence across the country. ZANU-PF […]
Zim court throws out case against anti-bond notes protesters
Source: Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights HARARE Magistrate Vongai Muchuchutu on Tuesday 13 December 2016 dismissed charges against six human rights defenders (HRDs) accused of participating in an anti-government protest against the introduction of bond notes in Zimbabwe. Jeremiah Bamu and Dorcas Chitiyo of Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights, who represented the six HRDs namely […]
Why bond notes can’t save Zimbabwe – and what ordinary citizens can do
Source: Tendai Biti and Todd Moss The Zimbabwe dollar was abandoned in 2009 after the government ran the printing presses so wildly that the national currency became worthless. The country then adopted the US dollar as its currency. But, as of November 28, 2016, Zimbabwe has a new quasi-currency “bond note” that is supposed to […]
Zimbabwe lawyers initiate class court action on exorbitant bank charges
Source: Gibbs Dube, VOA Zimbabwe Original article URL Lawyers in Zimbabwe, currently facing crippling liquidity constraints, are planning to file a class action against commercial banks in an attempt to force them to reduce what they call exorbitant charges. One of the lawyers, Fadzai Mahere, said in a tweet Saturday, ““Today, I met with a […]
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