Catriona Laing

Since the November 2017 coup, progressive civil society organisations in the West have warned our leaders not to forget the terrible human rights records of Zimbabwe’s key political players.
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By Hopewell Chin’ono President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s ascendency to power was partly made possible by Britain’s subtle and yet bold support for his Lacoste group, after it had convinced the former colonial power that they would bring the…
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The recent call by outgoing United Kingdom envoy to Zimbabwe Catriona Laing on the importance of unity so as to ensure the success of efforts to turn around the southern African nation’s economic fortunes must be supported by all…
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The election dispute between President Emmerson Mnangagwa, and MDC leader Nelson Chamisa will derail the country’s chances of moving forward, outgoing British ambassador to Zimbabwe Catriona Laing has said.
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The appointment of the new British Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Melanie Robinson who has a strong background in aid and finance is a sign that Britain is considering creating more synergies with the country to tackle poverty, economists have…
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Despite the denials in the officialdom, the European Union (EU) and the British government seem to be succeeding in mellowing protagonists in the Zimbabwe crisis and nudging them towards some form of a unity government.
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British ambassador to Zimbabwe Catriona Laing has come under spotlight after two legislators who visited the country before last week’s national harmonised elections accused of her of ridiculing opposition leader Nelson Chamisa and backing…
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Britain’s ambassador to Zimbabwe was last night accused of ‘putting lipstick on a crocodile’ by ‘cosying up’ to the winner of the country’s election.
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The People’ Democratic Party is irked by Catriona Laing’s unrepentant nauseating conduct, that coming from a diplomat and one from a country which is known for strong democratic practices.
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Hopewell Chin’ono - This relationship building exercise has been in the making for years now under the stewardship of the current British Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Catriona Laing.  She put her head on the block and openly supported Emmerson…
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