Month: February 2025

By Dr. Munyaradzi Chidarikire On 19th February, 2025, approximately 1,000 mourners gathered in Zimuto rural area, specifically in Mahachi village, to pay their respects to Tariro Mahachi. Tariro tragically passed away on 16th February, 2025, in Harare, following her transfer from Masvingo General Hospital on 13th February, 2025. The cause of her death was severe head injuries sustained earlier that day.   Early on 13th February, at around 4 a.m., Tariro sustained a head injuries in Zimuto. Due to the unavailability of an ambulance in both Zimuto and Masvingo General Hospital, her family was compelled to transport her to...

By Wezhira Munya   The late President Morgan Richard Tsvangirai of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) once famously stated, “They can rig elections, but they cannot rig the economy.” This assertion remains profoundly relevant today, as the Zimbabwean populace continues to grapple with the fallout from the 2018 and 2023 harmonized elections, which were marred by allegations of fraud against the ruling Zanu-PF party. Furthermore, President Nelson Chamisa emphasized that the economy tends to respond positively when leadership is elected by the citizens. He warned, however, that the economy will reject any outcomes arising from rigged elections. This...

By Leonnel Mhuka   The Zim for All Foundation a civil society organization focused on promoting democracy, human rights and inclusive governance in Zimbabwe has strongly condemned the ZANU-PF government’s proposal to change country’s Constitution and extend the terms of the President, Parliament and Local Authorities beyond 2028. The Foundation argues that this move threatens democracy and the people’s rights.   Speaking to Change Radio, on Wednesday, Mr. Makhokhoba, chairman of the Zim for All Foundation, expressed deep concern over the plan. He described it as an attempt by Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa to install himself as an “emperor” and...