Day: November 4, 2024
Breaking Silence: Zimbabwe Pursues Reparations for Colonial Era
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on Zimbabwe and other former colonies to actively seek reparations, restorations, apologies, and reconciliation from former colonial powers, emphasizing that nations should not remain silent while their people continue to bear the scars of a painful colonial past. This statement came during the launch of a study commissioned by the […]
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Bribery Scandal Exposes Systemic Loopholes in Zimbabwe’s Traffic Law Enforcement Amidst Rising Road Carnage
Zimbabwe is grappling with a devastating surge in road carnage, prompting government officials to implement various policies aimed at improving road safety. Despite these efforts, the effectiveness of such measures is being undermined by rampant corruption within the traffic enforcement system. The recent arrest of two police officers—Sergeant Chifamba and Constable Gunzva—at the Mabvuku turnoff […]
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Re-Engagement with EU Pays Off as Zim-EU Cement Relations
Zimbabwe and the European Union have recently signed four agreements, with the EU committing an injection of US$80 million through the Zimbabwean government. Minister of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion, Prof. Mthuli Ncube, along with the Head of the EU Delegation to Zimbabwe, Ambassador Jobst von Kirchmann, signed the Financing Agreements under the Zim-EU […]
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Community Conservancies as Pillars of Zimbabwe’s Sustainable Development and Biodiversity Preservation
Zimbabwe’s journey toward sustainable development and biodiversity conservation has taken a transformative turn with its community-driven conservancy initiatives. These initiatives are a testament to Zimbabwe’s understanding that effective conservation requires the active involvement of the very communities that live among the country’s rich wildlife and natural resources. The success of Zimbabwe’s community conservancy approach, particularly […]
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Liberation Heroes Haunt Colonial Apologists Like Jenrick
The passing of liberation stalwart Jaison William Chezhira Chakaipa Chirinda, who was conferred with national hero status, serves as a poignant reminder to figures like British Conservative leader losing candidate Robert Jenrick that former colonies owe no gratitude to the colonial legacy marred by exploitation and systemic injustices. Chirinda, who died on 27 October 2024 […]
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Embracing Dialogue to Resolve Political Differences: FRELIMO’s Strategic Move
In a noteworthy development, Mozambique’s ruling party, FRELIMO, has embraced a strategy of dialogue to address political differences, inspired by Zimbabwe’s Political Actors Dialogue (POLAD) framework. FRELIMO’s leader, President-elect Daniel Chapo, recently emphasized the need for open dialogue, asserting, “Dialogue should be the base of resolving our own conflicts.” This initiative marks a significant step, […]
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