As we observe the World Day Against the Death Penalty, we must hold onto the glimmer of hope that Zimbabwean authorities will do away with capital punishment
Is there any weight behind the Zambian president’s warning?
The 25th edition of the Jomba! dance festival is a celebration of heritage and the human spirit
The opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) refused to ratify the results, asserting that they were “false”
The Southern African Development Community, European Union and Commonwealth observer missions said the elections had failed to conform to regional and international standards
‘Any win by ZANU-PF is a death sentence for its citizens, and will contribute to a deteriorating outlook for the region’
It is disheartening to see history repeating itself, killing hope for a democratic and just government
Despite this, the research and advocacy nonprofit encouraged voters to make their mark on Wednesday
The democratic process is at the mercy of the ruling Zanu-PF
The importance of legitimate polls cannot be overstated for democracy to exist
The run-up to Wednesday’s poll has been preceded by a number of concerning undemocratic actions
Talk of change often implies support for the opposition, led by Nelson Chamisa, a 45-year-old lawyer and pastor. But almost no one says that out loud
More than 40 percent of the country’s citizens were destitute in 2022, according to official statistics
The expulsion comes days before the Southern African country holds its 23 August general elections
The country remains a painful reminder of revolutionary leadership that has slipped from legitimacy
WHO red list fails to prevent rich countries from poaching healthcare workers from countries where those workers are in short supply
An analysis of the voters’ roll indicates that the elections on 23 August for the president and legislature will not be free and fair
The integrity of democracy in the country hinges on its citizens showing up to make their crosses
The dark and dangerous world fuels international criminal syndicates that control the illicit gold economy and as organised crime grips the country, it infiltrates our political landscape with dire consequences
The country goes to the polls on 23 August and the SADC Electoral Observation Mission will use set criteria to decide whether democracy prevailed
As desperate Zimbabweans turn to fishing, catches are fast dwindling and it will take many years to repopulate the river
We cannot accept anything less than a full guarantee of the safety of vulnerable people before the polls
Partnerships between the government and independent power producers can be a gamechanger in exploiting the country’s vast solar energy resources for the benefit of the already excluded rural constituency
Solomon Mugutso takes inspiration from the lives of everyday people for his paintings
The Southern African Development Community states have joined other regions on the continent as countries begin to merge their digital economies
Xanda Moyo, a Zimbabwean, face charges in connection to the prison break of rapist and murderer Bester
The release of 4 200 inmates has sparked fears that the ruling party is building an off-book army of thugs
Mining in the Mana Pools National Park threatens the forests and floodplains that are home to exceptional wildlife, as well as income from tourism
The prevalence of organised violence and torture over the decades can only mean that there are hundreds of thousands of torture victims in the country
Tsitsi Dangarembga was given a $200 fine and a six-month suspended sentence in September after she held up a placard calling for reform
The charges against the Pan-African Parliament’s president are the latest in a string of alleged offences by senior African leaders
Critics claim the case against the lawyer is politically motivated