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May 11, 2015

Challenge Mugabe – Zimbabwe Vigil Diary

With senior US officials due to visit Zimbabwe for talks in the coming week, the Vigil calls on them to remain focused on human rights issues, in particular the abduction of Itai Dzamara by CIO agents in Harare exactly two months ago today.

Pictures: Zimbabwe Achievers Awards 2015

LONDON – The fifth edition of the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards was held on Saturday evening as hundreds turned out to celebrate the achievements of this year’s nominees and winners. Below are some of the pictures from the night.

We will sue Miss Zimbabwe: Chiwenga

HARARE – Miss Zimbabwe Trust chairperson Marry Chiwenga says they will not hesitate to sue recently crowned national beauty queen Emily Kachote if investigations prove that she lied about the existence of her nude pictures.

Fungisai closes boutique

HARARE – Gospel musician Fungisai Zvakavapano-Mashavave has closed a boutique she opened in Harare’s central business district barely six months ago.

Mugabe the God: Zimbabwe’s problem

The recent remarks by President Robert Mugabe on Kalangas, their level of education and alleged “thieving” tendencies show us what type of a leader we have — an extremist who uses “unpresidential” language.

Isolated Mugabe deserves our pity – Mutasa

HARARE – A sad Didymus Mutasa, the former Presidential Affairs minister and former close confidante of President Robert Mugabe, has described the nonagenarian as a powerless and isolated man who is now surrounded by deadwood and political charlatans.

All out war in Zanu PF

HARARE – As Zanu PF’s deadly factional and succession wars continue to rage on, President Robert Mugabe’s nephew, Patrick Zhuwao, has launched a blistering attack on party secretary for administration Ignatius Chombo — openly accusing the Local Government minister of working to undermine Mugabe.