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March 14, 2018
No Ruling Yet on Zimbabwe ConCourt Diaspora Vote Hearing

The hearing of the application follows the granting of an order by Chief Justice Luke Malaba, who in January this year, gave the green light to three Zimbabweans living outside the country to file the application on the right to vote.
March 13, 2018
Zimbabwe Policeman Jailed for Insulting Former President Robert Mugabe

According to the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights, Sergeant Thompson Joseph Mloyie, was convicted for contravening the Police Act.
March 10, 2018
Zimbabwe Court Issues Warrant to Deepen Grace Mugabe PhD Probe

The warrant empowers ZACC to search and seize all documents relevant to its investigations on whether or not University of ZimbabweVice Chancellor Professor Levi Nyagura corruptly awarded former First Lady Grace Ntombizodwa Mugabe a doctoral degree.
March 06, 2018
Mnangagwa Planning to Meet Chamisa Over MDC-T Violence

Mnangagwa said the two are expected to explore ways of curbing violence as factionalism has led to serious clashes in the MDC-T following the recent death of party founding president Morgan Tsvangirai.
March 03, 2018
Armed Zimbabwe Police Block Ndebele King 'Installation' Venue

Chief Nhlanhla Khayisa Ndiweni told a group of people gathering outside the king’s offices in the city that they should not feel defeated but victorious following a High Court order declaring the installation of a Ndebele king as unconstitutional.
February 27, 2018
Late Tsvangirai's Wife 'Kicks Out' Former Prime Minister's Children from Highlands Mansion

Elizabeth Tsvangirai denied that she has evicted some of the children. She acknowledged that there was bad blood between her and some of Tsvangirai’s children.
February 25, 2018
Newspaper Report: Mugabe Fuming Over Military Intervention, Urges African Union to Intervene

'I was pressured by the army to resign; I did so in order to avoid conflict and bloodshed in my country. I was worried because it had been brought to my attention that people had been intimidated, illegally seized, attacked, homes had been raided at gunpoint and destroyed, and weapons confiscated from other state security agencies.'
February 16, 2018
MDC-T National Council 'Appoints' Chamisa to Lead Party for 12 Months

Deputy party chairperson Morgan Komichi told journalists that Chamisa will be acting president for a year.
February 12, 2018
Emmerson Mnangagwa: We Will Hold Free And Fair Elections

He said Zimbabwe is open for business and appealed to Botswana businesses to take advantage of opportunities which might arise in the country.
February 07, 2018
Ailing Morgan Tsvangirai Appoints Chamisa Acting MDC-T Leader

“President Morgan Tsvangirai has with effect from today, 7 February 2018, affirmed Vice President Hon. Nelson Chamisa as the acting President of the party by operation of the Constitution until the President’s return."
February 02, 2018
'Appointment of Justice Chigumba as ZEC Chair Does Not Address Needed Zimbabwe Electoral Reforms'

Simba Makoni, former finance minister and now the leader of the Mavambo Kusile Dawn party, says these changes do not bear on any one individual.
February 02, 2018
Suspected Zanu PF Activists Attack Former Zimbabwe VP Joice Mujuru

“A barrage of stones were thrown at her. She survived a brutal attempt on her life thanks to the PRC youth who formed a wall around her. Several members of the PRC Youth Assembly were injured in the process.”
January 28, 2018
Zimbabweans Hold Memorial Service for CIO Boss Killed in November Military Intervention

Munetsi’s wife, Rose, and other close relatives refused to comment about his death at the memorial service, where some well-known CIOs were said to be monitoring the event.
January 26, 2018
Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission Investigating Grace Mugabe's University of Zimbabwe PhD

ZACC member, Goodson Nguni, told VOA Studio 7 that there is no time frame in which they will start working on Mrs. Mugabe’s case.
January 22, 2018
Informal Traders Say Mnangagwa's Govt Should Stop Brutalizing Vendors

Some of the vendors told VOA Livetalk that they are not happy with Mnangagwa whose government is continuing with policies of the previous regime led by ousted leader Robert Mugabe.
January 19, 2018
'No Meaningful Security, Media And Electoral Reforms Ahead of Zimbabwe's Crucial Elections'

In a statement, HRW said it is impossible for the southern African nation to hold credible, free and fair elections without these reforms.
January 17, 2018
Zimbabwe Says Trump's Alleged S...hole Countries Remarks 'Shocked And Dismayed Us'

According to the state-controlled media, which quoted a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Zimbabwean authorities say Mr. Trump's alleged remarks have “shocked and dismayed us”.
January 12, 2018
World Bank: Political Uncertainty, Rising Budget Deficit to Cut Zimbabwe’s Economic Growth to 0.9%

That is down from an estimated 2.8 percent growth rate for Gross Domestic Product (GDP) last year.
January 07, 2018
George Charamba Says Mnangagwa's Visit to Ailing Tsvangirai's Home Not Publicity Stunt

'... It is an expression of compassion, an expression of responsibility which the president as a father figure of the nation is expected to show …'
January 02, 2018
Will Former VP Mphoko Get A Pension?

'He is entitled to his full benefits in terms of the law. It doesn’t matter how long he served. Even a person who has been a vice president for two hours qualifies for full benefits.'

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