Source: Silas Nkala, NewsDay Original article URL OPPOSITION parties and civic groups in Bulawayo have accused the Zanu PF government of lacking commitment to national healing and reconciliation, as evidenced by the escalation of State-sponsored brutality against protestors. Zapu deputy spokesperson, Iphithule Maphosa, yesterday said although the national healing programme was long overdue, it was […]
Zim stakeholders tackle crisis
Source: Ibbo Mandaza and Tony Reeler, Zimbabwe Independent Original article URL A NATIONAL consultative meeting on the national crisis was held at Sapes on September 15, followed by a policy dialogue in the evening. The meeting brought together over 70 Zimbabwean citizens, drawn from political parties, churches, labour, war veterans, civil society, women and the […]
#Tajamuka not scared of the regime – Mkwananzi
Source: Hazel Ndebele, Zimbabwe Independent Original article URL PROMISE Mkwananzi (PM), the spokesperson of Tajamuka/Sesijikile, a non-partisan citizens’ movement that has co-ordinated significant protests against President Robert Mugabe’s government, spent nearly a month in remand prison and was released on bail last week. He was arrested and charged with inciting public violence and destroying property […]
ZLHR secrures the release of activists arrested over NERA demo as magistrate orders state to set trial date for Mabvuku residents
Source: Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights HIGH Court Judge Justice Happias Zhou on Thursday 22 September 2016 released 57 activists who have been in custody since their arrest last month for allegedly participating in a demonstration where they were demanding electoral reforms on $30 bail. Petros Sokole and 56 others are facing charges of public […]
Opposition, civic groups condemn police brutality
Source: Everson Mushava, NewsDay OPPOSITION political parties, human rights civic organisations and analysts have roundly condemned the police for using brute force on protesters, saying the duty of the law enforcement agents was to protect citizens, not to violate their rights. This comes as opposition parties were still battling to raise bail money for arrested […]
Flag demo ban unconstitutional: Experts
Source: Paidamoyo Muzulu, NewsDay Original article URL CONSTITUTIONAL lawyers yesterday said government’s decision to regulate possession and use of the national flag through a 1987 statutory instrument was likely to be challenged in court, as the Act supporting it was vague. On Tuesday, Justice ministry permanent secretary, Virginia Mabhiza invoked Statutory Instrument 184 of 1987 […]
Zimbabwe issues jail threat to protesters using national flag
Source: VOA Zimbabwe Original article URL Zimbabwe’s government has threatened to jail anyone who disrespects the national flag or sells it without permission, enraging activists who have used the banner as a rallying point for mass protests. The state has been struggling to contain months of demonstrations against financial chaos and corruption, many of which […]
ZLHR lawyers challenge exorbitant bail as war veterans application for refusal of further remand is dismissed
Source: Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights On Wednesday 21 September 2016, ZLHR lawyers applied to have bail set at $400 for Honourable Fani Munengami and 5 others who were arrested on 17 September 2016, for allegedly participating in a Nera demonstration. Jeremiah Bamu, Dorcas Chityo and Gift Mtisi filed the application at Mbare Magistrates Court […]
Zimbabwe now a failed state
Source: Sibongile Mgijima, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) The deplorable state of public healthcare in Zimbabwe shows how the government has abandoned its priorities in serving the people resulting in thousands people dying from curable diseases. Public healthcare is now in the intensive care unit due to serious shortages of basic medical services and medicine such […]
Now you can be jailed in Zimbabwe for flying its flag
Source: Max Bearak, Washington Post Original article URL Six months ago, a Zimbabwean pastor named Evan Mawarire posted some videos on YouTube. He was fed up with the corruption and brutality of his country’s government, which has been led by Robert Mugabe for more than 36 years. Mugabe is now a frail 92-year-old, but he retains […]
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