HARARE – The squabbling in Zanu PF which culminated in the takeover of government by the army nearly a fortnight ago has become a tale of the three Moyos — Jonathan, Simon Khaya and Sibusiso. At the centre of the Zanu PF fighting was Higher and Tertiary Education minister Jonathan Moyo, who was accused of…
HARARE – While a number of citizens were arrested and dragged to the courts after being accused of undermining the authority of or insulting former President Robert Mugabe, even as he is gone, that law is still intact. Under Section 33 of the Criminal Law politicians, activists, students and ordinary citizens have had to endure…
HARARE – ZANU PF will donate thousands of dollars worth of campaign regalia and posters bearing the image of former president Robert Mugabe and his wife Grace to orphanages, it has emerged. Zanu PF had reportedly ordered at least 12 000 paraphernalia including T-shirts, mugs and hats for the over 12 000 delegates that were…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to announce his new Cabinet team this week, which analysts say will indicate how his administration is likely to perform — amid much speculation and jockeying for the available positions. This comes as Mnangagwa has promised to hit the ground running, in addition to receiving surprising significant support from a…
HARARE – There has been mixed reactions to a secret deal granting immunity from prosecution to former President Robert Mugabe. The 93-year-old ex-president was reportedly granted a $10 million golden handshake, immunity from prosecution and secured assurances that he and his family will be protected in Zimbabwe under a deal that led to his resignation….
HARARE – Judge president George Chiweshe has said the takeover of government by the army, which culminated in president Robert Mugabe’s resignation, was lawful. This comes after two citizens approached the High Court arguing that the army’s intervention was necessary on the basis that Mugabe could no longer be in a position to make independent…
HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa was sworn into office before a capacity crowd yesterday before delivering a well thought-out speech, rallying Zimbabweans to rebuild the country’s shattered economy, while opening doors to outsiders to lend a helping hand as the nation turns a new page. He struck all the right cords in his maiden address…
HARARE – President Emerson Mnangagwa’s inaugural address — in which he promised to revive a dying economy and restore investor confidence — has enlisted positive reactions from members of the Generation 40 (G40) faction, which appeared to be reaching out to him yesterday. G40, a group of young Zanu PF members who coalesced around ousted…
HARARE – The Commonwealth could consider restoring Zimbabwe’s membership after the resignation of former president Robert Mugabe on Tuesday if the country holds free and fair elections and upholds human rights and democracy. The Commonwealth — whose nations represent nearly one-third of the world’s seven billion people — banned Mugabe from its decision-making council in…
HARARE – Botswana President Ian Khama has said he does not wish ousted President Robert Mugabe well but does not wish him ill either following a tragic end to his repressive 37-year rule on Tuesday. Mugabe was forced to resign as president after nearly four decades in power, halting impeachment proceedings against him. One of…
