Zimbabwe’s main opposition party said its leader, Nelson Chamisa, on Saturday survived an assassination attempt by suspected state security agents.
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Another Former Mugabe Minister Arrested For Corruption In Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean parliamentarian and former Information Technology Minister Supa Mandiwanzira has been arrested for corruption charges when he was in office.
New Zimbabwe Documentary On Massacres Takes Aim At President
New Zimbabwe documentary on massacres takes aim at president who preaches unity but deny apologizing for his alleged role in one of country’s deepest wounds
Victims of Zimbabwe’s Post-Election Violence Seek Justice
As victims of Zimbabwe’s post-election violence seek justice, Adrian Munjere, one of the victims looks forward to having a compensation from the Government.
Wave of Protester Arrests Seen Fueling Zimbabwe Crisis
Intolerance of dissidents by and arresting of dozens of protesters this week in Zimbabwe amidst political and economic crisis is more unsettling.
The Causes of Zimbabwe’s Economic Crisis Are Politically Rooted
The economic crisis has its origin in pre-existing pathologies inside the political system over the last three decades so that a true recovery will require much more than wise economic management.
Refusing to Quit, Zimbabwe Opposition Leader Plans ‘Inauguration’
Zimbabwe opposition leader Nelson Chamisa is planning his own “inauguration” Saturday after losing disputed elections, but his spokesman is coy on details.
Mugabe Now Backs Mnangagwa As Legitimate Zimbabwe President
Zimbabwe’s Mugabe accepts Mnangagwa as country’s legitimate leader after accusing him of leading a coup that ended his near four-decades rule last year.
A Subdued Zimbabwe Inaugurates Mnangagwa Again
Zimbabwe, Sunday, inaugurated a president for the second time in nine months after it jubilated the fall of Mugabe following the November 2017 coup.
Zimbabwe Election Dispute: Court Decision Was More Partisan Than Just
The Zimbabwe ConCourt decision to uphold Mnangagwa’s 30 July 2018 presidential election victory challenged by leading contender, Nelson Chamisa, has led to the question: ‘was the court partisan’?