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Zimbabwe’s patronage web: How oligarchs captured the State
To sustain this order, ZANU-PF deploys propaganda with ruthless precision, deflecting blame onto sanctions and the opposition while sanctifying corruption as a patriotic duty
Why liberation movements fail
The implosion of parties such as the ANC and Zanu PF must serve as a cautionary tale for those that fought to liberate the continent
Blind to the facts on global issues
The uncritical cheerleaders for the West cannot be taken seriously until they acknowledge that the West supports and collaborates with authoritarian regimes such as Saudi Arabia,…
Robert Mugabe’s children navigate life without first family privilege
The fall of the Zimbabwean veteran leader in November 2017 and his death two years later had a negative impact on his then relatively young children
US Republicans propose bill on removal of Zimbabwe sanctions
If the Department of State Policy Provisions Act is passed into law, the US will support Zimbabwe borrowing money from international lenders such as the World Bank
PAC’s Jaki Seroke: Sobukwe would have supported the GNU
He said nation building is hampered when enemies are embedded and ready to sabotage the government of national unity
The ANC has lost power, yet is still committed to constitutionalism
Although it no longer has an outright majority, and faces new challenges, the party has not lost its belief in democracy and the rule of law
Harare’s fiscal paradox: A devolved city starved of resources
By law, powers and functions are devolved to local government but the ruling Zanu-PF’s ideology is to control municipalities
Zimbabwe: Nelson Chamisa’s exit from his party is more than just a resignation
The Citizens Coalition for Change leader’s absence has left a vacuum in opposition politics as the party unravels
Zimbabwe’s Job Sikhala set free
The opposition politician and fierce government critic has been arrested more than 60 times
Civil rights group seeks reprieve for Zimbabwe permit holders
Helen Suzman Foundation argues if reprieve is not granted, the government is likely to deport Zimbabweans en masse at the end of the year
Nelson Chamisa claims victory in ‘flawed’ Zimbabwe election
The opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) refused to ratify the results, asserting that they were “false”
Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa wins second term in disputed vote
The Southern African Development Community, European Union and Commonwealth observer missions said the elections had failed to conform to regional and international standards
Zimbabwe election: Nelson Chamisa appeals to youth, but odds stacked against him
Chamisa has not announced a running mate, feeding into rumours that he has weak leadership skills and prefers to centre power on himself
Many transgressions before Zimbabwe’s elections raise questions about a free and fair poll
The run-up to Wednesday’s poll has been preceded by a number of concerning undemocratic actions