Archive for March, 2010

MDC-T Shocked By Mugabe Claims

MDC-T Shocked By Mugabe Claims

By Caiphas Chimhete  MDC-T has described President Robert Mugabe’s claims that the three political parties in the unity agreement have not reached an agreement as a “gobsmacking political somersault” which will not be tolerated. Mugabe told a Zanu PF central committee meeting on Friday that Zanu PF was still insisting that it would not compromise [...]

Zim could slide back to crisis: UK MPs

Zim could slide back to crisis: UK MPs

HARARE- Zimbabwe’s political transition remains fragile and the country could slide back into crisis, a British parliamentary delegation has said, adding that only free and fair elections to choose a new government could secure long-term stability in London’s former colony.  In a report presented to the House of Commons on Thursday the British parliamentarians, who [...]

Zimbabwean woman found dead in UK

Zimbabwean woman found dead in UK

A Zimbabwean woman was found dead in a flat in Leicester, the United Kingdom. The body of Julia Mubvumba, 44, was discovered at an address in Gotham Street, in the Highfields area of the city, on Friday. A 34-year-old man was charged on Saturday night with murder and is expected to appear at Leicester Magistrates’ [...]

MTN's Zimbabwe acquisition under threat

MTN's Zimbabwe acquisition under threat

By Dumisani Ndlela MTN’s planned acquisition of a 49% stake in Zimbabwe’s state-owned cellular network NetOne could collapse after revelations some members of the inclusive government are opposed to its privatisation. Finance Minister Tendai Biti told a parliamentary committee that there was discomfort over the planned disposal of a stake in NetOne, giving a clear indication [...]

O & A Level fees unaffordable: ZIHISSU

O & A Level fees unaffordable: ZIHISSU

Zimbabwe High Schools Students Union (ZIHISSU), in keeping with our mandate as a student board, have noted with grave concern the recent announcement of O and A’ level June and November examination fees which are far beyond the reach of many guardians countrywide.  It is evident that these fees are unaffordable as reflected by the [...]

African myths about homosexuality

African myths about homosexuality

By Blessing-Miles Tendi Zimbabwe’s Sunday Mail newspaper, which is controlled by Robert Mugabe and his Zanu PF party, ran an article last week headlined “Gay rights furore”. It claimed that “Zimbabwe’s major political parties are on a collision course over the inclusion of gay rights in the new constitution” because Morgan Tsvangirai’s MDC is campaigning [...]

Zimbabwe Vigil Diary 27th March 2010

Zimbabwe Vigil Diary 27th March 2010

A special hymn-singing and prayer Vigil is to be held outside the Zimbabwe Embassy from 12.30 - 2 pm on Easter Sunday in solidarity with Anglican worshippers in Harare locked out of St Mary’s Cathedral because of the power struggle involving former Bishop Kunonga, a Mugabe crony and farm beneficiary.  The special Vigil is being supported [...]

Human Rights: When is enough, enough?

Human Rights: When is enough, enough?

By Psychology Maziwisa  June 27 must by all relevant accounts be set aside as Human Rights Day in Zimbabwe. After victoriously engaging in what my University Law lecturer and Dean (Michael G Cowling) aptly described as ‘the most intense liberation struggle in Africa’, Zimbabwe became for all intents and purposes an independent, constitutional democracy. For [...]