Why Zimbabwe Should Adopt a Fixed Election Date
Why does this matter? Well, when election dates are fluid, so are the plans of everyone involved—from political parties to voters, and even businesse
Expert urges regularisation of sprawling settlements to combat urban climate crisis
By Marshall Bwanya Local governance expert Dr. Vincent Chakunda has linked the rapid growth of informal settlements to the exacerbation of climate change in urban areas. Speaking on the sidelines of the SADC People's Summit, Chakunda attributed the problem to government and local authorities' failure to accommodate
SADC Summit Will Not Halt Enforcement of Zimbabwean Laws, Warns ZANU PF
The ruling ZANU PF party has issued a stern warning against any attempts to disrupt the 44th SADC Summit in the capital through protests, stating that government will not hesitate to enforce the law, regardless of the international attention the summit brings. Reports suggest that opposition
Muzorewa Calls for United Front Among Zimbabwe’s Opposition
United African National Council (UANC) leader Gwinyai Muzorewa has called for a united front among Zimbabwe's opposition parties, advocating for a movement that could bring peace, security, and prosperity to the nation. Addressing journalists in Harare, Muzorewa outlined a vision that seeks to transcend the traditional
Young Women in SADC at the Frontlines of Drought-Induced Suffering
For many young women, marriage has become a last resort—a means to secure food and basic needs.
Businessman Francesco Marconati Seeks High Court Relief In Ongoing Community Service Saga
By Staff Reporter Marondera businessman Francesco Marconati has petitioned the High Court to declare a Harare magistrate's inquiry into his alleged default of community service unlawful and to overturn the subsequent ruling. Recently arrested for allegedly failing to complete 105 hours of community service, the businessman was
Opposition Politics In Zimbabwe: A Crisis Of Legitimacy and Identity
Opposition politics in Zimbabwe is increasingly imitating foreign political models rather than addressing the unique social and economic conditions the country is currently experiencing, the ruling ZANU PF has said. Speaking to 263Chat, ZANU PF information director Farai Mararpira expressed that opposition politics lacks targets and
New Firm Set to Take Over City Parking Management in Harare
TEAM Chapter, a company aligned with the ruling Zanu PF party, is set to take over from City Parking as the manager of parking bays in the city's central business district (CBD) and beyond across the country. City Parking, which has been responsible for managing parking
Catholic Bishops Raise Alarm Over Human Rights Ahead of SADC Summit
The Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops' Conference (ZCBC) has issued a warning regarding the deteriorating political climate in the country as it gears up for the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Heads of States meeting on August 17. In a strongly worded statement, the Bishops expressed deep concern
Supreme Court Throws Out Nigerian Clergyman’s Appeal Against Eviction By NRZ
The Church approached the Supreme Court seeking condonation and extension of time to appeal against the High Court judgement.