Archive for March, 2010

Obama Extends Sanctions Against Mugabe

Obama Extends Sanctions Against Mugabe

By Merle David Kellerhals Jr. Washington- The United States extended sanctions on President Robert Mugabe’s regime for another year, saying that Zimbabwe’s political crisis is unresolved, President Obama announced. The United States has imposed travel sanctions and a freeze on the financial assets of President Mugabe, his family and closest political aides; a freeze on [...]

Courthouse filming lands journalist in jail

Courthouse filming lands journalist in jail

(CPJ/IFEX) – New York, March 1, 2010 – A Zimbabwean freelance journalist was arrested today for the third time this year – this time for taking footage of prisoners outside a courthouse in the capital, Harare, according to local journalists. Officers of Zimbabwe’s Prison Service arrested Andrison Shadreck Manyere, an award-winning photojournalist and videographer, after [...]

Corruption by City Councillors in Highfield

Corruption by City Councillors in Highfield

HRT Vindicated on Alleged Corruption by City Councillors in Highfield The Harare Residents’ Trust (HRT) commends the work of its affiliate in Highfield who have exposed acts of alleged corruption involving three Councillors of Wards 24, 25 and 26. The Councillors are named in a housing scam in which they allegedly used their public offices [...]

Indigenization should start with ZPF loot

Indigenization should start with ZPF loot

By Freeman Chari There has been a flurry of activity following the gazzeting of the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment (General) Regulations. A lot of emotions have been expressed: joy, dismay, anger and indifference. These have been the typical responses to most of the sensitive issues that have challenge our country and it is expected in [...]

UK media coverage of Zuma racist: ANCYL

UK media coverage of Zuma racist: ANCYL

From the ANC Youth League British media seem to have developed a habit of rubbishing our President and constantly portray him as barbaric and of inferior belonging. It is quite apparent that the British media is the one that is characterised and defined by the worst form of barbarism, backwardness and racism. These British racists [...]

WOZA leaders meet Home Affairs Ministers

WOZA leaders meet Home Affairs Ministers

WOZA values the opportunity to directly engage with the co-ministers and acknowledges the time they spent discussing with us. We will continue to stand firm on our right to enjoy fully our freedom of expression and assembly without hindrance.

Zimbabwe's forgotten children

Zimbabwe's forgotten children

By Xoliswa Sithole Producer, Zimbabwe’s Forgotten Children Zimbabwe, when I was growing up there, was the breadbasket of Africa and had one of the best education systems in Africa if not the world. The healthcare system was great, too. For a child born in apartheid-era South Africa, as I was, it was a land of [...]

Mtisi braces for Al-Ahly battle

Mtisi braces for Al-Ahly battle

By Augustine Hwata Gunner’s captain Trymore Mtisi has declared that his side will not be intimidated by the imminent clash against Al-Ahly – the most decorated club in African football. The Zimbabwe champions secured a berth in the first round of the African Champions League where they will play the vastly experienced Egyptians. Gunners are [...]