Archive for Category: "Statements"

We are embarking on action now: MDC-99

We are embarking on action now: MDC-99

The following is a statement issued by the breakaway MDC-99 political party led by the former MP for St Mary’s Job Sikhala. Out of frustration over what he called dictatorial tendencies in the MDC led by Welshman Ncube, Sikhala quit to form his own party, naming it after the year in which the once united MDC was formed.

Tsvangirai statement on ‘marriage’ rumours

Tsvangirai statement on ‘marriage’ rumours

For the past two weeks, I have been a subject of frenzied media coverage regarding my relationship with Ms Lorcadia Karimatsenga. Indeed as is normal, there was both a positive and negative reaction to this development.

AAG statement on mining in Zimbabwe

AAG statement on mining in Zimbabwe

Economic activity has undoubtedly picked up since the introduction of the multi-currency framework but a lot of local business is floundering because of the non-availability of competitively priced capital according to the AAG.

Full text of speech by US Ambassador in Bindura

Full text of speech by US Ambassador in Bindura

The following is a speech by United States Ambassador to Zimbabwe Charles Ray at the Chakona-Muunganirwa Irrigation Scheme in the Bindura District where he argues the market does not care who tills the land; but cares about the rule of law and respect for property rights.

ANC Youth League statement on Malema

ANC Youth League statement on Malema

The ANC Youth League held a special National Executive Committee on Saturday, the 12th of November 2011 in Benoni to deliberate and discuss the outcomes of the ANC National Disciplinary Committee, which was chaired by Cde Derek Hanekom.

Kunonga responds to dossier on abuse of Anglicans in Zimbabwe

Kunonga responds to dossier on abuse of Anglicans in Zimbabwe

Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury, has come and gone, but the challenges facing Anglicans in Zimbabwe for the past four years remain unresolved. This is chiefly because the Archbishop is responsible for problems rocking the church, not only in Zimbabwe, but the worldwide Anglican Communion wrties Dr Nolbert Kunonga.

MDC-T statement on Chitungwiza violence

MDC-T statement on Chitungwiza violence

Today, the MDC was once again forced to cancel its rally at Chibuku Stadium in Chitungwiza after unruly Zanu PF militia led by the notorious Chipangano attacked the organisers of the rally. For the record, police had been advised of this rally and they had cleared it yet there was absolutely no protection.

Overview of the Marange diamond fields

Overview of the Marange diamond fields

The discovery of massive diamond deposits in Zimbabwe has led to hundreds of media reports exploring the abuse of human rights and grandscale corruption. It can be difficult to keep up to date with events as they unfold, or to tease out the key story as it unfolds.