Killings raise gender violence concerns in Zimbabwe
As the economic crisis worsens mental health professionals see a parallel rise in domestic violence
Kembo Mohadi
The stunning fall from grace of Zimbabwe’s vice-president
Kembo Mohadi resigned this week after allegedly conducting not one but two extramarital affairs while in office
Blast rocks Mnangagwa rally
Footage circulating on social media showed an explosion and plumes of smoke around the president as he descended stairs from the podium
Zimbabwe’s military pushed Mugabe out for ‘selfish reasons’, opposition claims
In a statement, MDC spokesperson Obert Gutu maintained that the real power behind Mnangagwa’s presidency was the military.
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Zimbabwe passport deadline extended
The departments of home affairs in South Africa and Zimbabwe have extended the deadline for the of passports to Zimbabweans in SA by an extra month.
Countdown to deportation
Home affairs minister tries to ease anxiety as the December 31 regularisation deadline looms.
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Mugabe rejects MDC’s violence claims
President Robert Mugabe has dismissed claims by the Zimbabwe opposition that its supporters are victims of politically motivated violence, state media reported on Saturday. Mugabe challenged the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) to substantiate allegations of attacks on its followers, the state-run Herald newspaper reported.
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Zim dismisses MDC violence claims as ‘hearsay’
Zimbabwe’s home affairs minister has dismissed as hearsay claims by the main opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) that MDC members are being targeted in violent attacks by ruling party supporters, state media said on Thursday. A delegation from the MDC was on Wednesday summoned to meet Home Affairs Minister Kembo Mohadi.
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MDC: Zim vows to probe violence against opposition
Zimbabwe’s opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) said it had secured a promise from the government on Wednesday to investigate charges of escalating violence against their supporters. After a meeting with Home Affairs Minister Kembo Mohadi, senior MDC figures said they had been assured they were not regarded as ”enemies”.
