Palestinian TV correspondent’s death signals darkest hour for global journalism

Writes Lovemore Chazingwa The crumbling image of Amr Al-Daoudi, a now deceased Palestine TV correspondent, giving in to “exhaustion and famine” keeps haunting the mind while draining all the energy from any critically thinking journalist zeroing in on the monster of contemporary threats to their noble profession in the New World (dis)Order. Such a cannibal…

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Zimbabwe: Cabinet’s move to abolish death penalty marks progress

Own Correspondent Responding to a move by Zimbabwe’s cabinet to back the abolition of the death penalty, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Khanyo Farise, said: “Zimbabwe has taken the right step towards ending this abhorrent and inhuman form of punishment that has no place in our world. “Now that the…

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Gukurahundi media sensitisation workshop focuses on uniting people, communities

The National Council of Chiefs, mandated by President Emmerson Mnangagwa and working with the Ministries of Justice; Local Government; and the Office of the President and Cabinet is holding a media sensitisation workshop on Gukurahundi with a focus on bringing people and communities together. In his keynote address during the launch of the workshop in…

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Follow the Constitution in land allocation, eviction: Linda Masarira

Linda Masarira, the President of the Labour Economists and African Democrats (LEAD) party has urged authorities to abide by the Constitution following developments in Masvingo Province, particularly in Gutu, where villagers were arraigned before Gutu Magistrates court charged with illegal settlement on State land. According to reports by The Mirror Masvingo, the affected villagers bought land…

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Establish Social Media Regulatory Board and Content Moderation Standards: ZANU (PF)’s Taurai Kundishaya

ZANU (PF)’s Youth League Deputy National Political Commissar, Taurai Kundishaya, in his personal capacity, has urged the Parliament of Zimbabwe to establish a Social Media Regulation Board and Content Moderation Standards. In a letter addressed to the Clerk of Parliament, Kandishaya submitted a comprehensive proposal for the establishment of a dedicated Social Media Regulatory Board,…

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ZNLWVA faction welcomes President Mnangagwa’s decision to offload Chris Mutsvangwa

A faction claiming the legitimacy of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) has said the removal of Hon Chris Mutsvangwa as Minister of Veterans of Liberation Struggle Affairs by President Mnangagwa is above board and described the move as a welcome development,   “The Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) would like…

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UANC outlines way forward for opposition politics as CCC disintegrates

Writes Tom Ncube Amidst turmoil in the opposition camp, currently mired in confusion and riddled by multiple splits, the United African National Council – one of the country’s oldest political parties – convened its first executive meeting of the year on 29th January 2024. The UANC president, Rev Dr Gwinyai Muzorewa, addressed his National Executive…

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Atrocities in Gaza Strip costly as Palestine TV Correspondent collapses live on camera

Writes Lovemore Chazingwa As the war in the Gaza Strip continues to take its toll on human life, Palestine TV correspondent, Amr Al-Daoudi collapsed on duty while covering the conflict live at his broadcasting centre, last Monday afternoon. A video clip of Al-Daoudi in press gear succumbing to what was termed “exhaustion and famine” circulated…

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Dr. Ashebir W. Gayo’s power grabbing shenanigans at PAP a damp squib

Hon. Dr. Ashebir W. Gayo, the self-imposed Acting President of the Pan African Parliament (PAP)’s futile attempts to cause by-elections at the continental legislative body through a virtual meeting yesterday has been described as a damp squib. According to Dr. Gayo, the meeting was held to discuss the election modalities for filling vacant positions in…

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Danai Gurura joins 100 Most Influential Africans of 2023

Leading Zimbabwean-American actress and playwright, Danai Gurira was yesterday featured in New African magazine’s annual listing of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2023. The list celebrates the achievements and contributions of Africans from various fields and sectors, who have made a positive impact on the continent and the world. The list features a diverse…

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African Parliamentary Union meeting tackles terrorism, economic challenges and trade

The 80th Session of the Executive Committee and the 45th Conference of Presidents of National Parliamentary Assemblies of African the Parliamentary Union (APU) take place from the 11th to the 15th of December 2023, in Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) is focusing on combating insecurity and terrorism, factors of political instability and recession,  and the development of…

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NERA drives momentum for electoral reforms

By Staff reporter  In a significant development for Zimbabwe’s electoral landscape, the National Electoral Reform Agenda (NERA), a prominent organization advocating for electoral reforms, successfully convened a meeting attended by representatives from various political parties and civil society organizations. The meeting aimed to discuss and strategize ways to bring about essential changes to the country’s…

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SA Parly, protestors effect Israeli ambassador’s expulsion

Writes Lovemore Chazingwa Thousands of protestors and hordes of organizations throughout South Africa continue to voice their concerns over the war in Gaza, demanding the immediate expulsion of Ambassador Eliav Belotserkovsky from their land. In a media statement, MP Nkosi Mandela applauded organizations that supported the vote to expel the apartheid Israeli ambassador, Belotserkovsky. He…

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EU EOM Zimbabwe final 2023 report recommends improvement of future electoral processes

Today, the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Zimbabwe published its final report on the 23 August 2023 harmonised elections. This report offers a set of key recommendations to improve future electoral processes. EU EOM Chief Observer, Fabio Massimo Castaldo, underscored in the final report presentation: “While election day was largely calm, it…

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Zimbabwean female politicians bemoan the toxic environment

By Lloyd Rabaya The Zimbabwean political spectrum has, over the years, been marred by violence by the ruling party, segregation, and intentional obstruction, especially towards women who wish to hold positions of power. Inside the political parties, in councils, senate, and house of assembly representation of women is very insignificant despite them having the 52%…

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Zimbabwean authorities urged to address escalating human rights abuses

The Zimbabwean authorities must immediately address the escalating cases of abductions, arbitrary detention, torture and killing of parliament members, opposition political activists, and human rights defenders, Amnesty International, Southern Defenders and Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should urgently take effective measures to prevent these grave human rights violations, bring those suspected to be…

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Palestine and Israel War: West Peddles Illusions and Handlers Consume

Writes Professor Laeed Zaghlami of the University of Algiers (Faculty of Media and Communication) What is currently happening in the occupied Palestinian territories, particularly in the Gaza Strip, is a war of extermination waged by the army of the Zionist entity against a defenceless people who are defending their stolen legitimate rights implicitly with international…

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Palestine condemns Israel’s call for use of nuclear weapons in Gaza

The Ambassador of the state of Palestine, Dr Tamer Almassri condemns the ‘barbaric serious statements by the fascist ultranationalist’ Israeli Minister of Heritage, Amichai Eliyahu who has dared to call for an atomic bomb to be dropped on Gaza and annihilate it. “The state of Palestine considers this as a declaration and clear acknowledgment of…

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Continued detention of Job Sikhala a miscarriage of justice: Amnesty International

Responding to the continued detention of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader, Job Sikhala, who has spent 500 days in pretrial detention, Khanyo Farisè, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for East and Southern Africa, said: “Job Sikhala’s prolonged detention while he awaits trial is a gross miscarriage of justice and an indictment of Zimbabwe’s judicial system….

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AU and EU collaborate on Africa’s Continental Transitional Justice Policy

Writes Baboloki Semele  The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) have formally inaugurated a comprehensive three-year project aimed at providing support to AU member states in their efforts to integrate the African Union Transitional Justice Policy (AUTJP) and embark on transitional justice initiatives at the national level. The project, titled the Initiative for…

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Palestine’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe participates in SADC anti-sanctions commemorations

The Ambassador of the state of Palestine yesterday participated in the SADC anti-sanctions commemorations in Mutoko and Harare in solidarity with Zimbabwe against illegal sanctions. Dr  Tamer Almassri reiterated that the state of Palestine condemns the illegal sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by Western colonial governments which amounts to collective punishment. Ambassador Almassri welcomed the support…

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Global unity under serious threat

Writes Lovemore Chazingwa Division among world leaders is one of the reasons the world continues to suffer the scourge of genocides and humanitarian catastrophes, a diplomat has said. Palestine Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Dr. Tamer Almassri said this on the occasion he organized a press conference on the ongoing Palestine/Israeli conflict and voicing solidarity messages for…

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HWPL calls for an immediate cessation of the Israel-Hamas war

Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), an international peace organization, strongly calls for an immediate cessation of the Israel-Hamas war that threatens global security and tramples on the integrity of life. HWPL Peace Advocate and Chairman, Lee Man-hee has condemned the war. “It is clearly shown through reckless violence—which only produces losers—that it…

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Ambassador Almassri condemns ongoing Israeli genocide against Palestinians

Ambassador of the state of Palestine in Zimbabwe, Dr. Tamer Almassri condemns in the strongest terms the devastating occupation war on Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, which includes the bombing and destruction of civilian structures (hospitals, schools, supermarkets, government buildings, and residential flats), killing and displacement of Palestinians, and confirms that it has plunged the…

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Why African farming communities are fed up with African politics

Writes Charles Dhewa Partisan politics has made it difficult for African countries to unlock value from natural resources such as land, water, and favorable climate. Otherwise, farming communities would be living more fulfilling lives than urban dwellers. In spite of resources being spent on sending children to school, African politics does not provide space for…

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