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Without electoral reforms, 2018 elections will be a farce

Source: Obert Gutu Original article URL At the very centre of Zimbabwe’s political challenges over the past few decades has been the failure by the country to hold free, fair and credible elections that can successfully pass the test of legitimacy. With the coming on board of the hugely popular labour backed political party, the […]

Zim’s high costs for free speech

Source: Tatira Zwinoira, Standard Original article URL THE Postal Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz)’s decision to suspend data promotions by mobile telephone operators is part of government’s desperate efforts to clamp down on dissent, analysts have said. Potraz refused to sanction popular promotions by the country’s major mobile phone operators — Econet, NetOne and […]

Zimbabwe’s import ban runs counter to regional economic integration

Source:The Conversation Original article URL Zimbabwe’s recent ban on imports from South Africa suggests that the country has taken action that undermines the Southern African Development Community (SADC) regional integration project. This is because trade is an important element of regional integration. It promotes cross-border and local economic development, and provides the foundation for cross-border […]

Tsvangirai, Mujuru lead peaceful protests in Zimbabwe

Source: Taurai Shava, VOA Zimbabwe Original article URL In a move described by both parties as historic, leaders of the Zimbabwe People First (ZimFirst) and the Movement for Democratic Change led by Morgan Tsvangirai joined hands today to stage a peaceful march in Gweru to protest against the continuing social, economic and political problems in […]

Mahiya case postponed, prosecutors in no-show

Source: Mary Taruvinga, NewsDay Original article URL The case against Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans’ Association (ZNLWVA) secretary for information and publicity, Douglas Mahiya, who is facing charges of undermining the authority of the President, was yesterday postponed after prosecutors failed to show up. The prosecutors, Tapiwa Kasema and Sharon Fero, who are stationed at […]

Massive boost for opposition coalition

Source: Blessed Mhlanga, NewsDay Original article URL OPPOSITION parties yesterday said they were finally finding each other and moving fast towards forming a coalition ahead of the 2018 general elections in order to defeat President Robert Mugabe and his Zanu PF in the watershed poll. People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president, Tendai Biti said facts on […]

Zim’s acute cash crisis continues as job cuts loom

Source: Taurai Mangudhla, Zimbabwe Independent Original article URL ZIMBABWE’S acute cash crisis characterised by banks limiting or failing to honour withdrawals has heightened fears of a fresh run on banks due to plummeting levels of confidence, businessdigest can report. Banks are currently mulling massive job cuts to ensure viability. This puts into sharp focus the stability […]

Zimbabwe’s social media revolt yet to take root in rural areas

Source: Cris Chinaka, Reuters Original article URL Deep in Zimbabwe’s drought-stricken rural district of Chiredzi, news of the biggest protests against President Robert Mugabe in a decade reached Peter Mufaro only after a week. The demonstrations in Zimbabwe’s towns and cities are being organized through social media that few people have access to in remoter […]