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Of Cancer Machines And Politics

By Robert Mukondiwa, Guest Writer EXACTLY two years ago I lost this awesome soul to breast cancer which had spread to the lungs. April 11 of 2020. It was a particularly...

IN-DEPTH: Migrants scapegoated in South Africa as inequality and unemployment surge

By opendemocracy.net Doreen Chasi lost her brother and husband in South Africa’s 2008 xenophobic attacks in which nearly 100...

The END OF AN ERA – A Tribute To Dr Kenneth Kaunda

By Andrew Nyathi “He was a rare human being and self-effacing African patriot who leaves behind a legacy of...

Luke-ing The Beast In The Eye: Twabam, A Passion For Terrorism And A Deputy Who Mounts Yet Another Coup

By Luke Tamborinyoka Introduction Phew. It was a hectic week in many respects. A good week in my beloved journalism...

The Security And Political Economy Dimensions Of The Mozambican Insurgency

By Wallace K Musakanyi Southern Africa was recognised for a long time as one of the most peaceful regions'...

Zimbabwe’s Slower Inflation May Be The Calm Before The Storm

The Africa Report Zimbabwe’s inflation slowdown in February may reflect the impact of COVID-19 restrictions imposed in January rather than a genuine downward trend. But...

‘We Want Buttered Bread!’: Understanding Zimbabwe’s Struggling Masses

By Pride Mkono Zimbabwean society is characterised by high inequality, poverty, unemployment and an uncaring government. The masses, who I define as those alienated from...

Who Gains From The Public Shaming Of Kembo Mohadi?

The Africa Report Zimbabwe's second Vice President Kembo Mohadi was caught in a kompromat trap. Recordings of phone calls full of lurid sexual banter, thanks...

PWDs Remain Engulfed By Perplexity Storm Over Vaccination Roll Out

By Tsepang Nare Respect for human rights is not social work, it is not an act of compassion. It is the first obligation of governance...

We Need To Talk More About Consent In Zimbabwe!

Zimbabwe is part of the movement of women and girls around the world who are demanding that their voices are heard and are at...

Whither Zimbabwe Opposition? Urgent Reforms Or The Nation Slides Into Deep Authoritarianism

By Pride Mkono Recently I published a think paper which sort to interrogate why a refocus of the opposition is critical for Zimbabwe’s broader democratization...