Month: August 2024

By Wezhira Munya   Yesterday, the Masvingo High Court granted bail to Tineyi Mapepa, a prominent lieutenant of opposition leader Nelson Chamisa. Mapepa, who had been unjustly imprisoned for 23 days, was granted a $70 US bail, which he is expected to pay today, paving the way for his release from Buffalo Range Prison in Chiredzi. Speaking to Change Radio, pro-Chamisa National Organizer Honorable Amos Chibaya welcomed the High Court decision to set Mapepa free on bail, but condemned the Mwenezi Magistrate Court for persecuting the innocent Mapepa on false allegations. Mapepa, the former Mwenezi district organizer for Chamisa’s party,...

By Tsitsi Wayire   In the sprawling townships of Zimbabwe, where economic hardships have become a daily reality, mothers are at the forefront of resilience, drawing strength from tight-knit community support and familial networks. Faced with soaring inflation and high unemployment rates, many mothers are juggling multiple roles as caregivers, breadwinners, and community leaders while grappling with limited resources. In neighborhoods like Highfield and Mbare, women have formed solidarity groups that not only share childcare responsibilities but also pool funds for microenterprise ventures, ranging from informal markets to small-scale farming. These initiatives not only alleviate financial pressure but also...

  By Tsitsi Wayire Politics in Zimbabwe has historically marginalized women, creating significant barriers to their participation in political processes. One prominent example is Namatai Kwekweza, a female political leader whose experiences spotlight the challenges women face in effectively engaging in politics, including the shocking incident of her wrongful arrest for a crime she did not commit while she was outside Zimbabwe. Namatai’s  journey illustrates how deeply entrenched gender norms and societal expectations limit women’s roles in leadership positions. Traditional beliefs often prioritize male voices, leading to an environment where women’s contributions are undervalued and frequently dismissed. Her wrongful...

By Wezhira Munya    …. As pro-Chamisa lieutenant in Hwange Central Promise Munkuli Remanded in custody on allegations he is planning to demonstrate on SADC Summit [attached is picture of Munkuli] The security of pro-Chamisa Director of Organizing Farai is under threat after unmarked vehicles with unknown men visited his rural and urban homes in Masvingo West, seeking his whereabouts. Contacted for comment, Director Farai said, “I received a mesage from an unregistered number threatening my life.” Top human rights lawyer and Masvingo Urban member of parliament honourable Martin Mureri, strongly condemned the hunting of Director Farai. He said,...