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Biti arrest draws condemnation from SA’s DA, Zicomo

“This latest act of wanton state brutality should sound alarm bells for the South African Presidency and the Department of International Relations and Cooperation,” Smith said.

By Kirsty Sibanda Mar. 23, 2026

Biti arrest draws condemnation from SA’s DA, Zicomo

Zim embassies face pickets over ‘power grab’ Bill

Speaking to NewsDay, NDWG national spokesperson Isaya Ndawana said the group would intensify demonstrations globally.

By Brent Shamu and Tatenda Kunaka Mar. 23, 2026

Zim embassies face pickets over ‘power grab’ Bill

Sadc countries’ delay on ILO Convention 102 raises concern

This is despite the glaring social protection gaps existing in the country, where pensions have been eroded, leaving pensioners wallowing in abject poverty.

By Christopher Mahove Mar. 21, 2026

Sadc countries’ delay on ILO Convention 102 raises concern

Zim’s opposition illusion: Charisma, collapse and the Zanu PF machine in control

Zimbabwe’s opposition democratic struggle today is defined less by institutions than by the illusion of opposition, a spectacle choreographed around the charisma of Nelson Chamisa.

By Wellington Muzengeza Feb. 27, 2026

Zim’s opposition illusion: Charisma, collapse and the Zanu PF machine in control

Sikhala petitions AU over Zanu PF’s constitutional coup

THE Job Sikhala-led National Democratic Working Group (NDWG) has petitioned the African Union (AU), demanding its intervention to stop Zanu PF from amending the Constitution

By Silas Nkala Feb. 12, 2026