“It is deeply concerning that in the last few months an increasing number of citizens have been arrested and are facing prosecution for participating in peaceful protests ..."
Presenting the budget in parliament today, Chinamasa said the country is expected to grow by 1,7% from 0.6% estimated this year.
What Zimbabweans are now asking President Mugabe to do is to urgently present a State of Resignation Address
“In line with the strategy to release the Bond Notes on a measured or drip feed basis, the Bank would like to advise the public that it is releasing the second batch of $2 Bond Notes amounting to $7 million this week.”
“In line with ZIMASSET objectives, government this year created 69,648 stands for the National Housing Delivery Programme.
“Put simply, the MDC is primarily concerned, for now, with the creation of a condusive electoral environment that will bring about a free and fair election.”
“Surely we can’t allow a country to be run by people who threaten to kill when they get state power and machinery … I have to freely make my own decision without undue fear or intimidation ..."
Mlambo said it is unlikely that the RBZ would introduce more bond notes to boost money supply.
“We like President Mugabe … But we now need a new leader. Like Castro, he must hand over power to other people,” he said.
Magufuli and business mogul Strive Masiyiwa of Econet Wireless Zimbabwe were picked by guest editors, including Carlos Lopes, Acha Leke, Winnie Byanyima and Ory Okolloh.
Police informed ZCTU that the organization has nothing to do with the bond notes, which the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe claims are designed to boost the country’s exports.
"The initial release of bond notes shall be in an amount of $10 million in denominations of $2 and $2 million in $1 bond coins. The features of the bond notes will be released simultaneously with the bond notes."
The MDC-T leader is expected to talk about the current harsh economic situation, proposed bond notes and electoral reforms.
Chinamasa requested the House of Assembly to fast-track the Bill on Wednesday, a move that was resisted by opposition lawmakers.
“There are growing fears the US election was rigged and this is being reported by the US mainstream media citing credible scientists."
Mashonald Central challenges Mugabe's powers in appointing deputies and calls for election of a woman vice president.
“The United States remains concerned about Zimbabwe’s deteriorating human rights record, which includes the continued harassment, arrests, and ongoing detention of civil rights leaders ..."
According to members of Tajamuka-Sesijikile Campaign and the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions, the protests will be staged in Harare, Gweru, Bulawayo, Mutare, Kwekwe, Chinhoyi and other cities and towns.
" As we meet here today, the water situation in my country is dire. Dam levels are precariously low due to the effects of the current El Nino-induced drought."
Makarau said Zimbabweans living in the diaspora can only vote if the law is changed adding that voting in the country is conducted on the basis of registering on the voters’ roll.
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