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Makarau should consult with the Diaspora

By Kennedy Kaitano I read illegitimate Zimbabwe Elections Commission boss Rita Makarau has admitted that the Diaspora have a right to vote, but there was no funding for the necessary logistical arrangements. I find this as a flimsy excuse to rig the elections. Zimbabwe has never had money for anything: salaries, drought relief, money to […]

Obert Gutu vs Irene Petras on Question Time

Both MDC formations in the coalition government gave in to demands by ZANU PF that human rights abuses committed before February 2009 should not be investigated by the new Human Rights Commission. Deputy Justice Minister Obert Gutu and Irene Petras (Lawyers for Human Rights) debate this controversial concession.

Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission or Omission

The passing of the Human Rights Commission Bill by parliament has brought seismic condemnation from Zimbabweans all over. Writer Sanderson N Makombe gives his perspective on the Human Rights Commission Bill within the context of the GPA.

Roki, Maneta victims of Zimbabwe violence

The brawl between Big Brother Zimbabwe representatives Roki and Maneta Mazanhi in the house can be blamed on Zimbabwe’s political leaders who have created a culture of violence, MDC-T Bulawayo South MP Tabitha Khumalo said on Friday.

Tsvangirai tells UN rights chief of ongoing violence

HARARE- Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has said that political violence is continuing despite denials by perpetrators who have targeted his supporters. Tsvangirai met with U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Commissioner Navi Pillay on Tuesday.

Interview: Zimbabwe far from ready for election

Senator Obert Gutu, theMDC-T deputy Minister of Justice, says Zimbabwe is a very long way from having what could be called any sort of level playing field for holding elections. He speaks to SW Radio Africa journalist Tichaona Siabnda.

Zimbabwe parliament goes into long recess

It is particularly regrettable that the failure to move on the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission Bill means a further delay in the “operationalisation” of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission, although its members were sworn in on 31st March 2010.