Social media a security threat: Minister

Muswere appeared to suggest that Zimbabwe’s economic problems that critics blame on the government corruption and economic mismanagement stem from abuse of social media.
By Brent Shamu Feb. 29, 2024

Zanu PF ropes in security agents as factional wars escalate

Presidential spokesperson George Charamba said the issuance of fake Press statements was threatening to “go out of hand”, adding that there was an “insidious” hand in their production.
By Miriam Mangwaya Feb. 27, 2024

Editorial Comment: Shedding crocodile tears

It is not the first time that government has threatened to install commissions to run the affairs of local authorities.
By Newsday Jan. 19, 2024

State repression to deepen as economic crisis worsens

George Charamba said the government was ready to unleash violence against a population already trying to figure out how to navigate economic headwind.
By Sydney Kawadza Jan. 12, 2024

Sad harbinger for democracy in 2024

What makes the Zimbabwean political situation particulary depressing is that we have a government which appears to be more than ready to silence its critics.
By Newsday Jan. 3, 2024
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State ready to ‘destroy’ CCC — Charamba

Yesterday, Charamba claimed that they had received intelligence of a plot by the CCC to take to the streets in January.
By Harriet Chikandiwa Dec. 29, 2023
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Police shoot to kill policy under spotlight

Matanga announced that police will not hesitate to shoot to kill suspected armed robbers following the death of Hwedza officer-in-charge Maxwell Hove
By Problem Masau Nov. 13, 2023

Govt officials, politicians and their use of social media

As of October 2023, social media statistics in Zimbabwe revealed that X has an average of 21% users
By Evans Mathanda Nov. 12, 2023

Village Rhapsody: Why Zanu PF must revisit its stance on civil society

It is also inconsistent with Zanu PF's own stated commitment to democracy and human rights.
By Evans Mathanda Oct. 8, 2023