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Zimbabwean Police Disrupt ZINASU Meeting, Arrest Over 60 Leaders

Zimbabwean police have disrupted a meeting of the Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU) at the ZESA Training Centre in Harare, leading to the arrest of over 60 student leaders. The incident occurred during ZINASU’s annual conference and has been met with widespread

July 24, 2024

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CCC Interim Leader and 76 Activists Denied Bail

The High Court has denied bail to CCC interim leader Jameson Timba and 76 party activists. They have been in jail since June 16, accused of holding an unsanctioned gathering and disorderly conduct. Magistrate Ruth Moyo initially denied them bail, fearing they

July 17, 2024

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Opposition MP Sues State Security Agents Over Abduction and Torture

Takudzwa Ngadziore, a prominent member of Zimbabwe’s opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party and sitting member of parliament, has taken legal action against multiple state security agents for what he describes as a harrowing abduction and torture incident earlier this year.

July 12, 2024

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Mutapa Investment Fund Gains US$2.2 Million Dividend from NOIC

Harare, Zimbabwe – The Mutapa Investment Fund has received a 2023 dividend of ZiG31 million (US$2.2 million) from the National Oil Infrastructure Company of Zimbabwe (NOIC). This follows a US$1 million dividend declared by NOIC for 2022. NOIC is responsible for the

July 11, 2024

Sports

Sports Minister McKenzie Investigates Covid-19 Relief Fund Misuse

Pretoria, South Africa – Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie announced his ongoing investigation into incorrect payments made to Covid-19 beneficiaries by the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC) for the 2020/2021 fiscal year. On Wednesday, McKenzie released a list of 3,962 beneficiaries,

July 11, 2024

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Fraud Suspects Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu Await Bail Decision

Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu will discover their fate on July 16 when Magistrate Marewanazvo Gofa rules on their bail application. The two have been in jail for nearly three weeks following their arrest for allegedly defrauding the government of US$7 million

July 9, 2024

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Human Rights Watch Urges SADC to Address Zimbabwean Crackdown Ahead of Harare Summit

As the Southern African Development Community (SADC) prepares for its 44th summit in Harare on August 17, 2024, Human Rights Watch has called on the regional body to address Zimbabwean authorities’ escalating crackdown on opposition activists and civil society groups. In a

July 9, 2024

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Zimbabwe’s Currency Reserves Rise to $370 Million, Boosting New Currency

Cash and mineral reserves backing Zimbabwe’s new currency have risen to approximately $370 million from $285 million over the past three months, the state-run Sunday Mail reported citing central bank governor John Mushayavanhu. The increase in currency and mineral reserves provides a

July 8, 2024

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean Exemption Permit Deadlines Extended: What You Need to Know

The South African government has extended the deadline for Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders. Over a million Zimbabweans residing in South Africa will be affected by these new timelines. Extended Deadlines and Validity Periods For current holders of the original ZEPs, the

July 8, 2024

Zimbabwe

Harare City Council Lags in Implementing ERP Systems

The Harare City Council is behind in operationalising its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, defying the government’s recent service delivery blueprint, an official revealed. ERP systems are critical software used by councils to manage operations and core business functions. Last year, President

July 8, 2024

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