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Minister of state involved in violence and murder

Minister of state involved in violence and murder

This week SW Radio Africa focuses on the Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Didymus Mutasa, and the violent political campaigns he has led in his Headlands constituency and other parts of the country. As a former Minister responsible for the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) he has often used its agents.

Former ZBC boss unleashed terror in Norton

Former ZBC boss unleashed terror in Norton

Christopher Hatikure Mutsvangwa, the former director of the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) unleashed a reign of terror in the Norton constituency after losing to a little known MDC-T candidate in 2008. Several opposition activists died at the hands of terror mobs he personally directed.

CIO agents assault mechanic fixing MDC-T car

CIO agents assault mechanic fixing MDC-T car

HARARE- Three agents from the notorious Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) on Wednesday afternoon severely assaulted a mechanic, Bornface Mvemve as he was test-driving an MDC-T vehicle in Harare.

Zanu PF offices in Gweru ‘bombed’

Zanu PF offices in Gweru ‘bombed’

GWERU- The first steps towards justifying a crackdown on Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s MDC-T party began on Tuesday night when an explosion rocked Zanu-PF provincial offices in Gweru, shattering windowpanes.

How can a ballpoint pen fight with a gun?

How can a ballpoint pen fight with a gun?

Democratic transition has not occurred in Zimbabwe in spite of the fact that Mugabe and ZANU-PF have previously lost elections. And the reason is clear. The security sector, which for the past decade or so has been running government affairs with Mugabe and others acting as a civilian facade, has not allowed the will of the people to prevail.

Zanu PF resists reforms to notorious CIO

Zanu PF resists reforms to notorious CIO

HARARE- An Executive Commission to run the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) is on the cards as part of efforts by the coalition government to make the dreaded and secretive body accountable for its actions.

Arrest warrant issued for ex-CIO boss

Arrest warrant issued for ex-CIO boss

HARARE- A former deputy-director of the notorious Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) who is facing fraud charges, was on Friday issued with a warrant of arrest after failing to turn up for trial. Lovemore Mukandi fled to Canada 11 years ago, but was arrested in September on arrival at the Harare International Airport.

Soldiers take charge of inputs scheme

Soldiers take charge of inputs scheme

MUTARE- The army has taken over the distribution of farm inputs in parts of Manicaland province under a controversial operation that sees the security forces working with Zanu (PF) and traditional chiefs to disenfranchise known MDC-T supporters in the region, The Zimbabwean learnt this week.