Politics
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79th United Nations General Assembly: Palestine commends Zimbabwe solidarity
The Ambassador of the state of Palestine, Dr Tamer Almassri, expresses his heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the people of Palestine for President Cde Emmerson Mnangagwa’s unwavering support during his recent speech at the 79TH United Nations General Assembly delivered on his behalf by Honourable Fredrick Shava. HE Almassri said Zimbabwe’s commitment to standing in…
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SA’s Deputy President Mashatile meets AU’s Panel of the Wise on South Sudan peace efforts
His Excellency Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, in his capacity as a Special Envoy to South Sudan, met with two members of the African Union (AU) Panel of the Wise, for them to brief him on their regional diplomacy efforts to build consensus and support for the Government of the Republic of South Sudan in…
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Israel in barbaric massacre of displaced people in Khan Younis
Ambassador of the state of Palestine to Zimbabwe, Dr Tamer Almassri condemns in the strongest terms the large-scale brutal massacre committed by the Israeli occupation state against displaced people’s tents in Khan Younis at dawn today resulting in 40 martyrs and injuring many in a new war crime within the ongoing campaign of genocide and…
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UN calls for peaceful elections in Mozambique
Writes Charles Mangwiro MAPUTO (Mozambique) – The United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Mozambique, Dr. Catherine Sozi has called for peaceful Mozambique general elections due on October 9 to choose the country’s next president and 250 members of parliament. “A peaceful and democratic electoral process is essential for the prosperity and…
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Parliamentarians behind transformation of SADC PF into a fully-fledged SADC Parliament
Yesterday, the Speaker of the Parliament of Zimbabwe, Hon Jacob F. N. Mudenda, led a high-level delegation in a strategic lobbying effort to secure Botswana’s support for the Transformation of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) into a fully-fledged SADC Parliament under Article 9(1) of the SADC Treaty. At his invitation, the delegation paid…
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Faith Under Fire: Chamisa’s Unwavering Trust in God Amidst Political Turmoil and Criticism
Own Correspondent Nelson Chamisa, the embattled leader of Zimbabwe’s opposition, remains steadfast in his faith, believing God will ultimately bring justice and vindication, despite facing unprecedented challenges. Chamisa’s troubles began when he lost control of the MDC Alliance to Douglas Mwonzora, a move widely seen as orchestrated by the ruling ZANU-PF party through the courts.…
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President Mnangagwa assumes SADC Chairmanship, promises sustainable development
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President Emmerson Mnangagwa has assumed the chairmanship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), promising a raft of measures to ensure sustainable development in the regional economic community. In his keynote address, the president of the Republic of Zimbabwe and Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community, His Excellency, Dr E. D. Mnangagwa at…
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SADC Heads of State urged to fulfil commitments to rights of women
Southern African women’s rights defenders are calling on heads of state meeting in Zimbabwe on SADC Day, 17 August, to fulfil their commitments to the rights of women in all their diversity. “Tomorrow marks the sixteenth anniversary of the adoption of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Protocol on Gender and Development,” noted Emma…
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Empowering Africa’s Youth: A Commitment to Our Future
Writes Chido Mpemba Supporting Africa’s youth through digital literacy, greater participation in democratic processes, and active involvement in climate action are crucial steps to foster economic growth and sustainable development of the continent. The youth of Africa stand at the threshold of a transformative era, one that demands our collective effort to harness their potential…
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Accountable management of resources critical to meeting RISDP’s goals
Socially accountable management and use of available resources are critical to meeting the Southern African Development Community (SADC)’s Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan 2020-2030 (RISDP), a Non-state Actors (NSA) dialogue in Harare has heard. This came to the fore today at the dialogue running in Harare from 14 to 15 August 2024 that is…
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Joint Heroes Commemorations held in Sanyati and Mhondoro Ngezi Districts
The people of Sanyati and Mhondoro Ngezi districts came together to commemorate their heroes in a moving joint ceremony held on Monday, 12 August 2024. The event, which took place at Sanyati District Heroes Acre, was attended by local leaders, community members, and families of the fallen heroes. The Guest of Honour was the District…
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Palestine condemns human rights violations in Israel’s Sde Teiman Prison in Gaza
Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Zimbabwe, Dr. Tamer Almassri, condemns in the strongest terms the accounts of torture, rape, and human rights violations against Palestinian prisoners and detainees in Israel’s Sde Teiman Prison in Gaza and other detention centres in the West Bank. Over 9,500 Palestinians, including hundreds of children and women, are…
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Zimbabwe’s Opposition Leadership Deficit and the Need for Reform
Writes Itayi Tawona Muchemwa The current state of Zimbabwe’s opposition is marked by a significant leadership deficit, which has resulted in its decline and inability to effectively challenge the ruling ZANU-PF party. This deficit is evident in the opposition’s disintegration, failure in local governance, and lack of a clear direction or strategy. The passing of…
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Southern Africa Youth Forum: Consolidate educational policy and legal frameworks for youth empowerment
Her Excellency Boemo Ndu Sekgoma, the Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF), who is also the Patron of the Southern Africa Youth Forum has called for the the consolidation of policy and legal frameworks to empower the youth through innovative education, in line with the theme of the African Union for this year.…
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Muzorewa Urges the Government to Utilise SADC Summits for Re-engagement
In a recent statement read on his behalf by his Vice President, Pekezela Nyathi, the President of the United African National Council (UANC), Rev. Gwinyai Muzorewa, emphasized the critical importance of Zimbabwe leveraging the upcoming SADC Summit as a pivotal opportunity for re-engagement with other nations and for revitalizing its economy. “Hosting the SADC Summit…
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Palestine condemns Israel’s assassination of Ismail Haniyeh
Dr. Tamer Almassri, the Ambassador of Palestine to Zimbabwe, has condemned Israel’s assassination of Palestinian freedom fighter and head of the political bureau of the Hamas movement, Mr. Ismail Haniyeh. “We consider this assassination a war crime and hold Israel responsible for the consequences, particularly for the imminent escalation into a regional war, threatening world…
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Shakhboot bin Nahyan participates in meeting on Sudan held in Djibout
DJIBOUTI, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, participated in the Mediators Planning Retreat on Sudan, held in Djibouti, with the participation of 32 countries as well as regional and international organisations. During the meeting, participants discussed international initiatives and efforts aimed at establishing peace in Sudan and developing a collective vision. Sheikh…
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PAP engages in continental integration: AU Executive Council backs its calls for more resources
The President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), Chief Fortune Zephania Charmbira, is leading a high-level delegation of the Bureau and Secretariat to the Sixth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (6th MYCM) of the African Union, Regional Economic Communities, and Regional Mechanisms in Accra, Ghana from the 18th-21st July 2024. The Meeting is being held under the theme…
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President Mnangagwa’s Ascendancy to SADC Chairmanship: An Opportunity to Reinforce Vision 2030
Writes Dr. Tinashe Muzamhindo Introduction: The upcoming SADC (Southern African Development Community) summit in Zimbabwe marks a significant milestone for President Mnangagwa as he assumes the chairmanship of this influential regional organization. This article explores the importance of this event and its potential to reinforce Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030, a comprehensive development plan aimed at transforming…
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Empowered Voices: Lilian Gwanyanya’s Journey from Trainee to Advocate
UNDP Zimbabwe Lilian Gwanyanya, a 56-year-old woman from Zimbabwe is now a renowned advocate for the rights of women and girls in Zimbabwe. After participating in a United Nations Development Programme supported violence against women in elections sensitization workshop, her passion for women’s rights soured making her present to crowds of more than 500 people…
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Representing Egypt within BRICS: Ghazaly Speaks at the BRICS Young Legislators Forum in Russia
International activist and anthropologist Hassan Ghazaly, founder of the Global Solidarity Network, participated as a keynote speaker representing the Arab Republic of Egypt with a presentation titled “The Egyptian Experience in Preparing and Qualifying Parliamentary Representatives and Involving Youth in Legislative Processes” at the “BRICS Young Legislators Forum,” organized by the Legislative Assembly of the…
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Israel attack on displaced Palestinian people an explicit act of terrorism
Ambassador of the state of Palestine in Zimbabwe, Dr. Tamer Almassri, strongly condemns the brutal bombardment and heinous massacres committed by the Israeli occupation forces against displaced people in the Al Mawasi area of Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip, stressing that this shelling is an explicit act of terrorism and new evidence of the…
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Barriers to women’s participation in politics and activism
Writes Linda Masarira Zimbabwean women face numerous challenges that hinder their participation in politics and activism. These obstacles are deeply rooted in cultural, religious, and traditional beliefs that perpetuate gender inequality. One major issue is the expectation that women should prioritize caregiving, household chores, and family duties over political engagement. This limits their time, energy,…
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Gukurahundi Outreach Programme signifies commitment to resolving disputes: President Mnangagwa
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said the launch of the Gukurahundi Outreach Programme signifies the commitment to resolving disputes among Zimbabweans in pursuit of promoting peace and harmony to foster sustainable development. He made the remarks on the occasion of the launch of the Gukurahundi Community Outreach Programme at State House in Bulawayo on 14 July…
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War veterans to hold elective congress: Mahiya
Writes Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – The liberation war veterans in the country will go to their elective congress any time soon once necessary logistics are in place, a ruling party politburo member has revealed. THE ZANU (PF) Secretary for Veterans of the Liberation Struggle, Cde Douglas Mahiya, said the war veterans are following instructions they…
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Increased Settlers crimes in West Bank a cover up for Gaza war crimes: Ambassador Almassri
An alarming spike in violence by Israeli settlers and occupation forces against Palestinians across the occupied West Bank including Jerusalem in recent days highlights the urgent need to dismantle illegal settlements and end Israel’s occupation of Palestine and its longstanding system of apartheid. Ambassador of Palestine to Zimbabwe, Dr. Tamer Almassri said Israeli settlers have…
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Zim Expert Urges African Countries To Apply Caution When Engaging Russia
Writes Anyway Yotamu World leaders came together in Switzerland in early June in a show of support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s 10-point peace plan and to apply pressure on Russia to end the war against Ukraine. Zelenskyy saw the much-subscribed attendance as a success and expressed hope that declarations stemming from the talks would…
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Gloves off as legal battle for war veterans leadership hots up
The battle for the control of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) is far from over as Hon Monica Mavhunga has responded to an urgent chamber application lodged at the High Court by a faction of liberation war fighters aligned to Moffat Elias Marashwa. Hon Mavhunga responded to the case in the High…
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Zimbabwean youth should harness the Power of Digital Activism to Drive Change
Writes Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi Fellows Zimbabwean youth, the recent events in Kenya have shown the transformative potential of digital activism. Just as the young Kenyans have harnessed the power of technology to amplify their voices and drive change, Zimbabwean youths too can emulate their success and use digital platforms to champion the issues that…
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Chief Charumbira vows to revive PAP despite serious budgetary constraints
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Chief Fortune Zephania Charumbira, the President of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) has said the continental legislative organ of the African Union has returned to full operational functionality with a fully quorate Bureau but it is hamstrung by budgetary constraints. He made the remarks today during the official opening of the 3rd Ordinary Session of…
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High Court delivers judgment in favour of war veterans aligned to Elias Marashwa
The High Court on Friday delivered a judgment in favour of the applicants in respect of the Urgent Chamber Application submitted by the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) led by Cde Elias Marashwa. The lawyer representing the first respondent and the second respondent told the High Court that he did not oppose what…
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War veterans leadership row spills into the Courts
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The Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) 01/90 National Chairman, Cde Elias Moffat Marashwa has launched an Urgent Chamber Application barring the holding of structural elections jointly announced by Hon. Minister Cde Monica Mavhunga, Hon. Minister July Moyo and ZANU PF Secretary for War Veterans League, Cde Douglas Kufakunesu Mahiya planned for 12 June…
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Executive Committee of the SADC PF meets in South Africa
Speaker of the Parliament of Zimbabwe, Advocate Jacob F. N. Mudenda is in Cape Town, South Africa to attend the Executive Committee of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Parliamentary Forum (PF) on 16th and 17th June 2024. The Executive Committee is meeting ahead of the 55th Plenary Assembly Session to be held in Luanda,…
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Extended mandate for Ramaphosa as President of South Africa welcome: PAP
The Pan African Parliament (PAP), has welcomed the re-election of Cyril Ramaphosa as President of the Republic of South Africa on 14th June 2024. The Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) led by H.E. Chief Fortune Charumbira, in an interview with this publication, underscored President Ramaphosa’s unwavering support in ensuring its success, emboldened by the…
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President Mnangagwa congratulates Cyril Ramaphosa on re-election as President of South Africa
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has congratulated H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa on his re-election as the President of the Republic of South Africa. “On behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Zimbabwe, and, indeed, on my own behalf, it is my honour and privilege to extend to you, our sincere and heartfelt congratulations following your…
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Towards Nhimbe: A Proposal for a New Governance System in Zimbabwe
Writes Linda Tsungirirai Masarira A few years back, we published an article on the need for a new governance system in Zimbabwe. We have been clear as Labour Economists and Afrikan Democrats (LEAD) on how we will not progress and prosper using the current governance system we adopted from the Smith regime which is oppressive,…
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Women call for equitable governance post-elections in South Africa
The Women’s Election Mechanism for Peace (WEMP), and the South African Women in Dialogue have come together and made a call for equitable governance in South Africa following the outcome of the recently held elections in that country. Below, Spiked Online Media reproduces their submission to represented political parties on the outcome of the elections…
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SA Elections: Women MPs down by three percentage points
Women’s representation in South Africa’s National Assembly has dropped from 46% in 2020 to 43% following the 29 May elections as predicted by Gender Links (GL) ahead of the watershed 2024 elections. As a result, South Africa also drops from twelfth to twenty-second place in the global ranking of women’s political participation (WPP). In the Southern…
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Stop divisive elements within ZANU (PF): Ziyambi Ziyambi
Writes Elvis Dumba Banket – The ZANU (PF) Secretary for Information Communication Technology in the Politburo, Hon Ziyambi Ziyambi, who is also Justice Minister, has warned party members bent on fanning divisions in the party, saying appropriate disciplinary action will be taken. Minister Ziyambi was speaking during the party’s Zvimba Inter-district meeting in Banket. “There…
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Appoint women to positions of decision-making and politics: SADC Ministers responsible for Gender
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Committee of Ministers Responsible for Gender and Women`s Affairs met virtually on 07 June 2024 to review progress in the implementation of the SADC Gender Programme. The Ministers encouraged Member States to prioritise the appointment of women in political positions and key decision-making positions. The Ministers discussed and made…
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Trading of human body parts suspected in war between Israel and Palestine
Writes Lloyd Rabaya Palestine’s ambassador to Zimbabwe, Dr. Tamer Almassri, has suggested that Israel may be involved in the sale of human organs as kidnapped martyrs’ bodies are returned with missing body parts. In a statement, Ambassador Almassri highlighted that Palestinian detainees from Gaza and the West Bank are subjected to brutal murders and torture…
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Elias Machemedze’s book “Story of the Role of Herbert Chitepo in Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle” to be studied at O’level
Writes Chimeno Azriel Zimbabwe’s talented writer, Elias Machemedze’s book about Herbert Chitepo has been included in Zimbabwe’s Educational Curriculum and is to be studied by Zimbabwe’s Ordinary Level students. The book Story Of the Role of Herbert W. Chitepo in Zimbabwe‘s Liberation Struggle was approved by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education and will…
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SA elections: AUC’s Chido Mpemba lauds youth for upholding peace
Writes Reginald Tapfumaneyi The African Union Commission (AUC)’s Special Envoy on Youth Affairs, Ms Cleopatra Chido Mpemba has lauded the youth for their active participation in the recently held elections in South Africa. Speaking on the sidelines of the media conference held by the Head of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM), former Kenyan…
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War Veterans Elective Congress: Mathibela-led Executive expresses reservations on Douglas Mahiya’s participation
The Andrease Mathibela-led Executive that also claims the legitimacy of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) has expressed reservations regarding the participation of Cde Douglas Mahiya, the ZANU (PF) Secretary for Veterans, Ex-political Prisoners, Detainees, and Restrictees in the announced elective congress to be held later this year. The Secretary-General of the Mathibela-led…
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UANC President inspires unity for progress in Zimbabwe
In a passionate address yesterday, President Gwinyai H. Muzorewa of of the United African National Council (UANC) delivered a message of hope and unity to the people of Zimbabwe. With passion and conviction, he called on all citizens to come together and work towards a brighter future for the nation. “Today, we have an opportunity…