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Fungai Lupande Court Reporter The trial of Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum executive director Abel Chikomo, which was scheduled to commence on Monday, has been postponed to October 14. Chikomo…
Editorial Comment: It’s time MDC-T took national issues seriously
The First Session of the Eighth Parliament was opened by President Mugabe amid pomp and fanfare yesterday with the MDC-T, which participated actively in the selection of mayors and council…
Legislative agenda for Eighth Parliament
Madame President of the Senate, Mr Speaker, Sir, Honourable Members of Parliament, I welcome you all to the First Session of the Eighth Parliament of Zimbabwe. The Session comes soon…
The colonial cemetery, our troubled history
Sekai Nzenza TODAY, I did not go into the busy Mupedzanhamo market with Piri and her business partner Chandi. Instead, I have taken a walk in the Mbare’s Pioneer Cemetery,…
Why the Israel-Palestine ‘negotiations’ are a complete farce
Noam Chomsky THE Israel-Palestine negotiations currently under way in Jerusalem coincide with the 20th anniversary of the Oslo Accords. A look at the character of the accords and their fate…
Zuma’s support among youths declines: Survey
JOHANNESBURG. — South African President Jacob Zuma’s support hit an all-time low among youths, a local research group revealed yesterday. In a survey, Pondering Panda interviewed 2 388 respondents, between…
Kenya sets out ambitious economic overhaul plan
NAIROBI. — Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday unveiled ambitious plans to transform the country into a regional economic powerhouse, targeting double-digit growth within five years and middle-income status by 2030.…
Ruto’s ICC trial: First witness testifies
THE HAGUE. — The first witness to appear in the trial of Kenya’s deputy president told the International Criminal Court yesterday how a mob of youths, with painted faces and…
Report on chemical attacks incomplete, says Russia
MOSCOW. — Russia’s top diplomat called yesterday for additional investigations into allegations of chemical weapons use in Syria, saying a UN report presented a day earlier had failed to answer…
ANC distances itself from statement on Malema
JOHANNESBURG. — Comments about expelled ANC Youth League president Julius Malema made by an ANC Gauteng provincial executive committee member do not reflect the party’s views, it said yesterday. “We…