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December 23, 2021
U.S. Questions Zimbabwe's Slow Pace in Implementing Motlanthe Commission Recommendations, Electoral Reform

“Today marks 3 years since the Motlanthe Commission issued its report calling for Zimbabwe’s government to hold its security forces responsible for killing & injuring civilians for exercising their right to demonstrate. When will there be accountability?”
December 20, 2021
Zimbabwe Cyclist on 800 Kilometer COVID-19 Awarenes Ride Arrives in Bulawayo

"... It seems people are getting all my COVID-19 messages. Get vaccinated, stay away from crowds, practice social distancing and all those things that health experts are encouraging everyone to do."
December 19, 2021
Zimbabweans Defend Chief Under Siege for Citing Rampant Corruption in Mnangagwa Government

“This business of calling others ‘Criminals around the President’ can drive leadership insane. Look now who has lost their marbles, the very authors and originators of that infamous label, the Junta 4 years down the line! What are you looking at in the current crisis. ..."
December 16, 2021
Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights Says Phasing Out Old Passports Unconstitutional

"... This is a violation of the right to administrative conduct which is substantially fair & reasonable & hence is a breach of Section 68 of the Constitution."
December 16, 2021
Suspected Zanu PF Members Attack Zimbabwe Civil Society Leaders Attending Annual General Meeting

Suspected Zanu PF thugs disrupt Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition AGM in Bulawayo. The thugs defied directives from Hotel security and forced their way into the Annual General Meeting just before the start of the elections. Some members of the Coalition were injured during the disturbances.”
December 12, 2021
Factionalism Ravages MDC-T As Mwonzora Inches Closer to Recalling 'Iron Lady' MP Khupe Ahead of Elective Ordinary Congress

“When somebody violates our party constitution to an extent of doing everything and the summary of whatever they do amounts to fighting the party which took them to parliament, the party is left with no choice but to acknowledge that the persons have earned themselves a right to be recalled.”
December 12, 2021
South Africa President Ramaphosa Tests Positive for COVID-19

The Minister in the Office of the President, Mondli Gungubele, said Ramaphosa started feeling unwell after leaving the State Memorial Service in honour of former Deputy President FW de Klerk in Cape Town earlier on Sunday.
December 08, 2021
Zimbabwe Police Arrest Soldier, Former State Security Agent After Failed Bloody Harare Robbery

In a statement, police spokesperson, Senior Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, said private Virimai Nyandoro (38) and former constable Francis Takura (33) are expected to appear in court soon.
December 06, 2021
Obert Mpofu Vowing to Stay Put At Esidakeni Farm Owned by Son of National Hero, 2 Business Partners

“The company was offered a farm by government. It’s good for the family to go and view the piece of land that was allocated to it and work has started. And there is no going back. Anyone aggrieved should approach the government to at least clear his frustration."
December 06, 2021
Top Zanu PF Official Obert Mpofu ‘Invades’ Farm Owned by Son of National Hero, 2 Business Partners

“We know we are not his only victims. How does @ZANUPF_Official allow and justify this? So this was the cowardly threat he was making: to invade our farm. Our fathers and other liberation heroes are surely turning in their graves. But we will fight @Dr.ObertMpofu. He does not intimidate us.”
December 02, 2021
South Africa Banks Threatening to Close Bank Accounts of 178,000 Zimbabweans Exemption Permit Holders Expiring Soon

“… Your work permit expires in January. Visit your nearest branch with your new permit to keep your account active …”
December 01, 2021
Obert Mpofu: I Was Offered Esidakeni Farm; Malunga, Partners' Attacks Should Stop Now

“I was offered part of the farm. I don’t know Madzivanyathi at all. I have to deal with my own issues and not have him as my so-called proxy. Why should he (Madzivanyathi) be my front when my company has been given an offer letter?"
November 30, 2021
Zimbabwe Tightens Borders Amid Fears of New Omicron Variant Detected in South Africa, Botswana And Other Nations

“All travelers to Zimbabwe will now have a Covid19 PCR Test at all ports of entry at their cost. All travelers and returning residents will now have a mandatory quarantine at their own cost.”
November 26, 2021
South Africa Discontinues Zimbabwe Special Exemption Permits, Gives Holders 12 Months to Regularize Status

"... Cabinet decided to no longer issue extensions to the Zimbabwean special dispensations. However, it decided on a 12 months grace period at the expiry of the current ZEP.”
November 26, 2021
Mthuli Ncube: Zimbabwe Economy Set to Grow by 5.5% in 2022

“In 2022, the economy is projected to grow by 5.5%, underpinned by higher output in mining, manufacturing, agriculture, construction, as well as accommodation and food services (tourism) sector. The 2022 growth projection is, however, subject to risks relating to the future path of the pandemic...”
November 22, 2021
Well-Wisher Purchases Some Tickets for 14 Sudanese Graduates Stranded in Zimbabwe But COVID Tests Stumbling Block

They are electronic tickets which have already been sent to us and so we have them on our phones ... The only thing that is left that the well wisher was not able to provide was the issue of the COVID-19 test, the PCR. Hopefully, we will find a good way of getting this too.”
November 21, 2021
14 South Sudanese Graduates Stranded in Zimbabwe 2 Days After Glittering University Capping

“… We are asking our president Salva Kiir (Mayardit) who is the one who provided us with these scholarships and he still has the powers to take us back home. It’s not good for someone who has graduated to remain in the same place.”
November 17, 2021
International Monetary Fund Not Ready to Provide Financial Support to Zimbabwe

“A Fund financial arrangement would require a clear path to comprehensive restructuring of Zimbabwe’s external debt, including the clearance of arrears and obtaining financing assurances from creditors; a reform plan that is consistent with macroeconomic stability, sustainable growth ..."
November 10, 2021
Zimbabwe Defence Minister Says War Veterans to Receive Annual Bonuses in Foreign Currency

“Measures are being taken to further improve the benefits of the war veterans. Already a commitment has been made by Treasury to pay veterans a bonus this year and part of which is likely going to be paid in foreign currency.”
November 09, 2021
Leader of New Opposition Political Party Promises Fireworks in Zimbabwe's 2023 General Elections

Godfrey Tsenengamu, leader of the Front for Economic Emancipation in Zimbabwe (FEEZ), said his team is rolling out campaigns in rural and urban centers to win the hearts of Zimbabweans ahead of the crucial elections.

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