Month: August 2024

By Change Radio Reporter In a shocking display of moral fiber, a Zimbabwean police officer has defied the status quo by publicly denouncing the arrest of protesters on the eve of the SADC summit. This brave individual, whose identity remains a secret, has exposed the government’s heavy-handed tactics aimed at quashing dissent and stifling citizen activism. Over 100 activists have been arrested in Zimbabwe since June. The Arrests are believed to be the efforts of the regime to thwart protests amongst disgruntled Zimbabweans.   More to Follow on this...

    By Change Radio Reporter   The rule of law has been eroded and the Constitution brazenly disregarded. At the heart of this crisis is the concerning conduct of Justice Luke Malaba, the Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court, who has emerged as a tool of the ruling Zanu PF party, selectively applying the law to punish opposition leaders and civic society activists.   It all started with events surrounding the controversial extension of Justice Malaba’s tenure, despite the clear constitutional provisions that should have limited his time in office, have cast a dark shadow over the independence...

By Change Radio Reporter   In a telling display of the growing tensions within Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF party, a video has emerged that captures a telling moment during Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s recent arrival at a government event. As Chiwenga, who is widely seen as the frontrunner to succeed the  President Emmerson Mnangagwa, arrived at the Defense Forces Day event, other high-ranking officials promptly stood up to welcome him. However, one prominent figure notably remained seated – Chris Mutsvangwa, a ZANU-PF stalwart.     It was only after several minutes, and perhaps after realizing the implications of his actions,...

By Change Radio Reporter   Zimbabwe’s education system, a crisis that has been exacerbated by the Zanu PF government’s failure to address the grievances of teachers and the struggles faced by students across the country. The root of this crisis lies in the disgruntlement of teachers over their meager pay, a longstanding issue that has severely undermined the quality of education in government schools. Rather than addressing the concerns of these crucial frontline workers, the Zanu PF government has turned a blind eye, leaving teachers demoralized and unable to fully dedicate themselves to their duties.   The consequences of...

By Wezhira Munya In a concerning turn of events, Zimbabwean security agents have intensified their hunt for pro-Chamisa lieutenants in Masvingo, raising fears of a potential crackdown ahead of the upcoming Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit in Harare. According to verbal narrations from the persons who support President Chamisa listed in this article, the Central Intelligence Officers (CIOs) have been actively targeting several key figures, including Jonah Wakurawarehwa, Masvingo urban member of parliament Martin Mureri, and human rights activist Prosper Tiringindi. The CIOs have accused these individuals of planning demonstrations on August 17th, 2024, during the SADC summit. The...