Gillian Gotora

Intimidation of govt critics persists despite new Zim Constitution

Africa Gillian Gotora - 26 Nov 2013

Bullying of rights activists continues in Zimbabwe despite the country's new Constitution, which enshrines democratic rights, says a rights watchdog.

Report accuses Zimbabwe of stealing diamond money

Africa Gillian Gotora - 12 Nov 2012

About $2-billion worth of diamonds have been stolen from Zimbabwe's eastern diamond fields and have enriched President Robert Mugabe's ruling circle.

Zim’s Kasukuwere threatens Implats with takeover

Article Gillian Gotora - 1 Mar 2012

Indigenisation Minister Saviour Kasukuwere has warned Impala Platinum he will take the mine over if it doesn't comply with Zimbabwe's BEE laws.

EU seeks to normalise ties with Zanu-PF

Africa Gillian Gotora - 18 Feb 2012

The European Union said on Friday it has removed 51 loyalists of Zimbabwe's president from a list of people facing travel and banking bans.

Climate change hits Africa’s poorest farmers

Article Gillian Gotora - 27 Nov 2011

Poor farmers across Africa can see clear signs of the impact of climate change, with the continent already struggling to feed itself.

Zim minister elated with diamond decision

Article Gillian Gotora - 3 Nov 2011

Zimbabwe's mining minister vowed that the country "will no longer be begging" after the Kimberley Process approved sales of its Marange diamonds.

Archbishop of Canterbury meets Mugabe

Article Gillian Gotora - 10 Oct 2011

The head of the worldwide Anglican church on Monday met with President Robert Mugabe to speak about abuse the church experiences in Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe cop-death suspects ‘tortured’ in jail

Article Gillian Gotora - 4 Jun 2011

Twelve wounded suspects accused of killing a police inspector have appeared in a Zimbabwe court, and their lawyer said they were tortured in jail.

Firmer stance on Zim polls needed, researchers say

Article Gillian Gotora - 31 May 2011

A tougher stance already taken by regional leaders toward reforms on Zimbabwe can prevent a repeat of bloody, disputed elections.

Tsvangirai’s party regains speaker seat

Article Gillian Gotora - 30 Mar 2011

Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's party regained the disputed Parliament speaker's post in a bitterly fought ballot on Tuesday night.

Police raid party HQ in Zimbabwe

Article Gillian Gotora - 16 Mar 2011

The arrests of Zimbabweans gathered to discuss what they could learn from uprisings in North Africa drew international condemnation.

Alleged Zimbabwe plotters tortured, lawyers say

Article Gillian Gotora - 24 Feb 2011

Lawyers for 46 people facing charges for allegedly plotting an Egyptian-style uprising in Zimbabwe said on Thursday that some had been tortured.

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