Zimbabwe Vigil Diary: "Another virtual Vigil today (Saturday) continues our protest against the human rights abuse and lack of democracy in Zimbabwe. Our virtual Vigil activists today were Diana Machingauta and Mashama Mazise who both kindly contributed to Vigil funds. They carried placards showing their concern at the human rights abuses and lack of democracy in Zimbabwe."
Zimbabwe Vigil: "Chin’ono said it was an important milestone not only for himself but for Zimbabwe, which was struggling to move ahead because of unprecedented looting of public funds and abuse of the judiciary. If the proposed law against Zimbabweans criticising the government is passed, no doubt Chin’ono would face severe consequences for this remark."
A viral proposal to crown President Emmerson Mnangagwa emperor of a restored Mutapa Empire has sparked debate. Tendai Ruben Mbofana examines the historical record, arguing that the Mutapa Empire, Great Zimbabwe, the Rozvi State and the Ndebele Kingdom are being selectively interpreted to advance a modern political narrative.
Thomas Mapfumo's reported decision to accept a US$1 million performance package from businessman Wicknell Chivayo has divided Zimbabweans. Is the Chimurenga legend abandoning his principles, or are critics demanding impossible sacrifices from a man who deserves financial security after decades of service to the nation?
Police in South Africa allege Mark Tshuma bought an illegal firearm intending to end his own life, while post-mortem examinations have revealed how his wife and two daughters died.
