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Amnesty International’s annual report paints a grim picture of Zimbabwe, highlighting a trend of violation of human rights and suppression of dissenting voices. The organisation documented numerous cases of arbitrary detention, torture, and killings targeting opposition members, activists, and journalists.
Zimbabwe faces high economic costs due to climate change, with potential losses reaching 5% of GDP by 2050 if no action is taken. New reports, however, from the World Bank offer a hopeful outlook, outlining a path for the country to build a climate-resilient economy.
By Pride Mkono
In my previous articles, I delved into the inevitable conclusion of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s tenure and explored potential successors, sparking lively debate and numerous emails on the subject. While I may not be able to respond to each message individually, I encourage continued engagement and dialogue on these important issues.
In this piece, I shift the spotlight to the international dynamics surrounding Zimbabwe’s succession, a crucial perspective often overlooked. The global stage is populated with a myriad of actors, each driven by their own interests, sometimes aligned, oftentimes in competition. My analysis zeros in on the key players: China, Belarus, Russia, and the United States along with its European allies.
Gold coins used as currency in Zimbabwe will soon be available in smaller denominations, the central bank says.
Zimbabwe has long underpaid its public sector workers. Nurses employed by the city council earn slightly more than those working in government hospitals.
Police Minister Bheki Cele who went to the scene shortly after the shooting unfolded, said police are on the hunt for the remaining suspects.
Taylor claimed he was blackmailed with video of him taking cocaine used to threaten him to accept a bribe.
In a statement on Twitter, Qatar Airways said: “With immediate effect, passengers will no longer be accepted for travel from South Africa and Zimbabwe on Qatar Airways flights, we will continue to review the situation on a daily basis as new information becomes available from the WHO.”
Zimbabweans in the diaspora have initiated a fundraiser to buy opposition MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa an armoured plated vehicle following an attack of his cars by Zanu PF thugs earlier this week.
Foreign Affairs minister Frederick Shava admitted the government needs to go beyond the rhetoric for Zimbabwe to thrive internationally.