By A Correspondent - The Youth Empowerment and Skills Development Association (YESDA), in partnership with Bikita residents’ organisations, has stepped up advocacy efforts to address compensation and land disputes affecting Murape villagers displaced by mining expansion by Bikita Minerals in Masvingo Province. The intervention follows growing concern over a fast-tracked…
Tinotenda Hove - Zimbabweans living in South Africa are facing growing uncertainty after authorities signaled a tougher stance on the future of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP), leaving thousands at risk of losing their legal footing while a deepening political crisis back home continues to drive migration. Speaking on Monday,…
Tinotenda Hove - The Zimbabwean arts community has been plunged into deep sorrow following the passing of veteran actress Memory Bususu, who has died at the age of 71. Bususu, revered for her exceptional talent and versatility, became a household name through her memorable performances in iconic local television dramas…
Tinotenda Hove – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has dismissed as “fake” a circulating statement that suggested it had endorsed planned protests against the Constitutional Amendment Bill, amid growing accusations that the State is increasingly tightening its grip on civic expression and public dissent. Critics say the swift denial reflects…
Tinotenda Hove - The installation of Mr Petros Murombe Mahwekwe as Chief Bere at Chidzikwe High School grounds over the weekend has sparked debate, with critics questioning the timing and priorities of government amid ongoing socio-economic challenges affecting ordinary citizens. The event, attended by the Minister of State for Masvingo…
By A Correspondent - Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Portfolio Committee Chairperson Edson Zvobgo Jr has defended the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, saying its provisions are neither new nor unusual in global democratic practice. Speaking during a press discussion at Chevron Hotel in Masvingo at the weekend, Zvobgo…
Tinotenda Hove - The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has confirmed it is engaged in ongoing discussions with the ruling ZANU PF over the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, raising fresh debate over the direction of Zimbabwe’s governance. According to party insiders, the talks—described as sensitive and largely behind…
Tinotenda Hove - Civil servants are set to begin receiving their revised salaries from Tuesday, 14 April, but the new remuneration structure is already drawing criticism for failing to meaningfully improve workers’ livelihoods. Under the framework, salaries range from about US$370 for the lowest grades to just under US$900 for…
Tinotenda Hove - Zimbabweans have expressed mixed reactions following First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa’s recent visit and public show of support for Ronald Mujuru, who is mourning the tragic loss of his wife and five children in a horrific accident last week. While the visit was framed as a gesture of…
Tinotenda Hove - Citizens international organiser Hon. Amos Chibaya was on Saturday caught up in a road traffic accident alongside fellow leaders Angeline Kasipo, Siboneni Mpofu, Mavis Mashumba, and Trevor Phiri, in an incident that left some of them injured. Hon. Chibaya and Mpofu were among those who sustained injuries…
