Not even SADC has been spared a true Zanu PF welcome. Having lost the elections on August 23, 2023, Zimbabwe’s incumbent president is hellbent on putting up a display as the godfather of repression in the Southern African region (and maybe even beyond).
By Chenayi Mutambasere
Zimbabwe finds itself ensnared in a crisis of confidence, a plight born from the tumultuous journey of its Reserve Bank in recent years. Trust, once eroded, proves difficult to rebuild, especially when the institution tasked with monetary stewardship stands accused of betraying that trust."
Chenayi Mutambasere: "Issuing a structured currency may seem like a solution to economic woes, but it could plunge Zimbabwe deeper into hyperinflationary turmoil. Here’s why:"
Chenayi Mutambasere: "Yet, the absence of an MPS sends a troubling signal, particularly when considering the tumultuous tenure of the central bank’s governor, marked by a series of missteps and controversies. Ranging from private debt assumptions, gold mafia implication, T-Bills fraud, Command Agriculture payouts, to hyperinflation, liquidity crisis and currency devaluation."
Chenayi Mutambasere: "As Zimbabwe grapples with the aftermath of a widely contested election, seven months later, its citizens have emerged as beacons of a governance crisis that reverberates throughout the region, manifesting in numerous socio-economic challenges."
Donald Trump has confirmed he personally asked FIFA to review Folarin Balogun's suspension, as criticism over the striker's eligibility continues to grow.
Makhadzi has appealed for African unity after Zimbabweans called for a boycott of South African artists amid rising tensions over Afrophobia and anti-immigrant violence.
South Africa's foreign ministry reportedly authorised its High Commissioner to receive Jacob Zuma in India, as Parliament awaits the outcome of an internal government inquiry.
