Unholy alliance between Zanu PF, Police worrisome: Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition

The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) has noted with concern and unreservedly condemned the political violence which took place in Masvingo Province on October 11, 2021. About 200 Zanu PF placard-waving supporters from Masvingo violently confronted opposition leader, Nelson Chamisa on his way to a meeting. His aides were injured and treated at a local hospital….

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FORUS Party condemns MDCA, ZANU (PF) violence

Manyara Irene Muyenziwa, the President of the Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) Party has categorically condemned the culture of violence pitting perennial political protagonists, the MDC Alliance led by Nelson Chamisa and ZANU (PF). The rebuke by Muyenziwa follows skirmishes in Charumbira, Masvingo Province yesterday, among placard-carrying and rowdy angry youths and MDC Alliance…

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PAP engages SADC on upcoming AU Permanent Representative and Executive Council meetings

Senior representatives of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) had a meeting with President Lazarus Chakwera of Malawi to brief and consult him in his capacity as the Chairman of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) with regard to developments at PAP in view of the African Union (AU) Permanent Representative Council (Ambassadors) and Executive Council…

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Midlands, Matebeleland endorse FORUS Party to rule Zimbabwe

People in the Matebeleland and Midlands provinces have endorsed the Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) Party to take over the levers of running the country and steer it to sustainable development. The endorsement follows a visit to these provinces by the FORUS Party leadership who had several interface meetings with the grassroots wherein they…

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Peace journalism: the best solution for a sustainable future

By Lazarus Sauti The Zimbabwean mainstream and alternative mediascape are awash with gory headlines and stories of political violence, murder, rape, gender-based violence (GBV), and robberies. Words and metaphors of war, like ‘butchered’, ‘ripped’, ‘smashed’, ‘evil’, ‘pathetic’, ‘thug’, ‘helpless’, or ‘clobbered’ are used in most, if not all, news reports regarding these issues. These words…

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Civil society led national convergence platform to kickstart genuine national dialogue

Various civil society organisations associated with Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition met on Thursday, September 23, 2021 to deliberate on the issue of a national convergence for transformation in light of the  deepening multi faceted crisis in Zimbabwe.   The meeting resolved to, among other issues, strengthen citizen agency and to rally ordinary Zimbabweans, including youths,…

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We hold the keys to Zimbabwe’s prosperous future: FORUS Party

The talk-of-town, people-centred, and recently established political party, the Freedom Of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) has said it is the only genuine vehicle for Zimbabweans to enjoy a secure and prosperous future. The party President, Manyara Irene Muyenziwa (MIM) said a Foundation she founded under her name in 2021 is implementing practical and tangible activities…

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FORUS Party hits ground running with nationwide campaign trail

The Freedom Of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) Party is sending seismic waves across the political spectrum with a massive campaign trail that has seen it interacting with grassroots in Chegutu, Kadoma, Kwekwe, Gweru, and Bulawayo. The party’s primary focus is anchored on the revival of the country’s comatose economy, with a focus on people-centred grassroots-led,…

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FORUS Party: The answer to leadership crisis in Zimbabwe

The Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) Party President Manyara Irene Muyenziwa says she is the genuine answer to Zimbabwe’s leadership crisis.   Muyenziwa was speaking to Lynette Manzini, the host of a popular online television station, Open Parly, that was broadcasted on Facebook and YouTube last Thursday.   On the 2nd of September, the…

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UN Secretary-General Urges Global Community to Support Afghanistan During its Challenging Times

The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has urged the international community to join hands to assist and save the lives of vulnerable Afghans who are experiencing the most difficult times after the Taliban seized power a couple of weeks ago. Leading the appeal in Geneva for $606 million to support emergency aid for 11…

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FORUS President promises to look after Zimbabwe like a mother cares for own child

Manyara Irene Muyenziwa, the president of the Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) Party has said women are change agents for development and promised to look after Zimbabwe in the same manner a mother cares for her own child. She made the remarks during the sold-out FORUS Party interface meeting with civil society representatives in…

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Manyara Irene Muyenziwa: Defying patriarchy to chart Zimbabwe’s turbulent political terrain

Manyara Irene Muyenziwa, the leader of the Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) party, joins the political terrain when the environment is tough, particularly for the opposition and let alone for a woman.   Muyenziwa has spent over a decade living and working in the United Kingdom where she is the Chief Executive Officer of…

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FORUS Party heralds a new dawn in Zimbabwean politics

The Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) Party launched yesterday at a sold-out event in Harare heralded the dawn of an alternative in the country’s political terrain as it rides on the need to emancipate the people of Zimbabwe socially, economically, and politically. The new party’s formation was motivated by the fact that Zimbabwe is…

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Progress on Pension, Complaints Commission, Forest & Cyber Bills

By Veritas Both Houses of Parliament met last week and will continue sitting this week, from yesterday.  This bulletin gives a brief summary of what was achieved last week and what business faces both Houses this week. In the National Assembly Last Week [17th – 19th August] Bills Pension and Provident Funds Bill [link] – The Committee Stage…

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Justice For Anna Machaya: Law Reforms Need To Be Expedited To Protect Girls From Child Marriage

The case of a teenage girl who died while giving birth in Marange has prompted organisations like Plan International Zimbabwe and the Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) to issue statements encouraging lawmakers and stakeholders to expedite the crafting of laws that protect the girls from child marriage. In a statement yesterday, Plan International Zimbabwe…

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2021 SADC People’s Summit: Address citizens’ socio-economic and political challenges

A number of civil society organisations including the Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) this week participated in the SADC People’s Summit which is being hosted in Lilongwe, Malawi, from the 17th to the 27th of August 2021, under the theme “Elevate Justice and Equality.” The SADC People’s Summit is a forum of civil…

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Crisis Coalition shocked by ZRP inaction on the case of Memory Machaya

Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition has said it is astonished by claims by the Minister of Justice, Ziyambi Ziyambi that the Zimbabwe Republic Police “is facing resistance” in investigating the case of a 14-year-old girl, Memory Machaya who died while giving birth at an Apostolic Church shrine in Marange early this month (August 2021). CiZC said…

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Lessons from Zambian elections: NERA warns Zimbabweans against complacency ahead of 2023 plebiscite

The National Electoral Reform Agenda (NERA) brings to the attention of people the adage that once beaten once twice shy. NERA says this is a call for Zimbabweans to take lessons from the just-ended elections. “It is not social media vibrancy that gives out positive results.  It is all about hardworking in its diversity. In…

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Administrator Samantha Power Meeting With Zambian President-Elect Hakainde Hichilema

By Rebecca Chali Administrator Samantha Power spoke with Zambian President-elect Hakainde Hichilema to congratulate him on his election as the seventh President of the Republic of Zambia and to discuss his plans for fighting corruption and strengthening democratic values, press freedom, and civil liberties. The Administrator and President-elect Hichilema discussed the critical role played by…

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Political parties should draw lessons from the Zambian elections: FORUS

The Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) party congratulated Zambians for expressing their will in the Zambian elections in which opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema has emerged as the winner in August 12 presidential plebiscite, beating incumbent President Edgar Lungu. The party encourages political parties to draw lessons from the elections in the neighbouring country.  …

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The People vs Rockford “Roki” Josphat: The Loser is Perfectly Clear.

By Farai Chirimumimba I am reminded of the opening statement by U.S Supreme Court Justice John Stevens emotional dissent on (George W) Bush v. (Albert “Al”) Gore 2000 presidential election challenge which read: “Although we may never know with complete certainty the identity of the winner of this year’s presidential election, the identity of the…

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Heroes ushered in the first steps towards democracy: FORUS

Remembrance of those who passed during the liberation struggle should be recognised and respected for it is through them we took the first step towards democracy, the Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) party has said in its commemorative message for the Heroes and Defence Forces days.   FORUS president, Manyara Irene Muyenziwa said her…

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FORUS, UN concerned about Memory Machaya’s death due to child marriage

The United Nations in Zimbabwe and the Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) party have noted with deep concern and condemned strongly the surrounding circumstances leading to the untimely death of 14-year-old Memory Machaya from Marange, who died while giving birth at an apostolic sect shrine. On its part, the UN said it was disturbing…

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Mary Mliswa-Chikoka favourite for Mashonaland West Provincial Party Chairperson position

By Elvis Dumba The Mashonaland West Provincial Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Mary Mliswa-Chikoka has got an upper hand if she decides to stand for the Provincial Party Chairperson position as most districts have endorsed her candidature. The majority of ZANU PF supporters in Mashonaland West have revealed that Minister of State…

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Civil Society in Eswatini vows to continue the fight for democratisation

Civil Society Organisations boycotted a Sibaya called by King Mswati iii on Friday the 16th of July amidst growing popular calls for democratisation; inclusive dialogue; and, justice and accountability for the violent repression of pro-democracy protests. Since May 2021, pro-democracy protests have erupted in the Kingdom, sparking a violent state-sponsored pushback which has so far…

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SACC Appeals For Calm In The Midst Of Violence and Looting in South Africa

By Desire Tshuma South Africa Council of Churches (SACC) has noted with deep concern the violence and destruction of property that is engulfing South Africa since Thursday 8 July last week after the imprisonment of former South African President Jacob Zuma The violence is resulting in untold suffering in many quarters of the society and…

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Turkish Ambassador hails Zimbabwe for closing its doors to FETO Terrorist Organisation

His Excellency, Hakan Kivanc, the Ambassador of Turkey to Zimbabwe has expressed gratitude to the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe for not giving any space to FETO in Zimbabwe to organize and cultivate their vicious and heinous plans. Ambassador Kivanc was speaking at a media briefing at the Turkish Embassy today to commemorate the…

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