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We say No to violence, we condemn the conduct of the Police

Source: Gays & Lesbians of Zimbabwe (GALZ) GALZ would like to express dismay and shock at the prevailing climate of violence, harassment and impunity in Zimbabwe. GALZ joins civil society and human rights organisations in calling for an end to the use of excessive force by the police who assaulted and arbitrarily arrested peaceful protesters […]

Banks to use discretion on bond notes withdrawals

Source: NewsDay (Zimbabwe) Original article URL By Tatira Zwinoira Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says banks should use their discretion and the availability of cash in dispensing the soon to be introduced bond notes to depositors. Speaking at the Shipping and Forwarding Agents’ Association of Zimbabwe’s (SFAAZ) annual conference yesterday in Harare, RBZ official Simon […]

Why a Hashtag Isn’t Enough for a Revolution in Zimbabwe

Source: Blessing Miles Tendi, Foreign Policy Original article URL Some hope to use social media to usher in the end of Robert Mugabe’s regime. This ignores the realities of power. Zimbabwe is in turmoil. For the past two weeks, workers have been striking and angry citizens have been taking to the streets to express their […]

Zimbabwe fails to pay army on time for second month: Sources

Source: Reuters Original article URL Zimbabwe has failed to pay the army on time for the second straight month, military sources said on Friday, underscoring the precarious financial position of President Robert Mugabe’s government as it faces rare popular protests. The military is paid on the 14th of the month but soldiers and air force officers […]

Sky News journos deported over Zim demos

Source: NewsDay Original article URL Two Sky News journalists, Garwen McLuckie and Alex Crawford, were yesterday deported by the government on allegations of covering #ThisFlag campaigner, Evan Mawarire’s court proceedings on Wednesday without accreditation. Although Immigration Department officials said they were not in a position to give details, NewsDay is reliably informed that the two journalists […]

8 Inspirations from 13 July 2016 – From @IrenePetras

#Inspiration1: Lawyers out in force to defend rule of law.Future of const'l defence in Zimbabwe is bright.#ThisFlag pic.twitter.com/r8ooEksVb4 — Irene Petras (@IrenePetras) July 14, 2016 #Inspiration – 2: Religious leaders showing solidarity with the oppressed and repressed. #ThisFlag pic.twitter.com/aWl7wD7ZDY — Irene Petras (@IrenePetras) July 14, 2016 #Inspiration – 3: Armed riot police occupy the court, […]

How smugglers and traders have to hustle after Zim’s ban on imports and cash crash

Source: Phillip de Wet, Mail & Guardian Original article URL The problem is not so much the ice cream itself, but the support infrastructure inexorably linked with customer demands regarding ice cream. “When you bring [baked] beans you can have dents in those tins, they are fine,” says Evan. “Ice cream, you bring it and […]

Justice delivery system under threat in Zimbabwe

Source: Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition Events that obtained on Wednesday during the court appearance of #ThisFlag leader, Pastor Evan Mawarire have come to vindicate civic society’s long held view that the justice delivery system is under serious threat in Zimbabwe. What has come out clearly out of the Mawarire case is the regime’s tactic of persecution […]