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Investigating Corruption and Bad Governance in Zimbabwe
The importance of investigative journalism cannot be overstated as it is a vital tool for holding those in power accountable. Investigative journalism has the potential to uncover corruption, malfeasance, and human rights abuses, leading to…
Chinese cement manufacturer killing Redcliff residents slowly
Brenna Matendere,
Harare--AIR pollution caused by a Chinese cement manufacturer operating close to a residential area in the Midlands town of Redcliff could have contributed to the death of several persons due to silicosis.…
Victims of Rhodesia’s ‘worst’ massacre live in abject poverty
Stanley Gutu
Masvingo--Winter had just arrived in mid-May 1978 as the war of liberation against the Ian
Smith-led Rhodesian Front was intensifying to a crescendo.
A small group of Zimbabwe National Liberation Army (ZANLA) fighters…
Chitungwiza municipality audit exposes ghost workers
Brenna Matendere
Chitungwiza—A manpower audit at the Chitungwiza municipality has raised queries of ghost workers.
The manpower audit committee report of the local authority dated 25 January 20224 was exclusively…
Journalists, CSOs urged to challenge laws inhibiting press freedom
Pamenus Tuso
Bulawayo—Journalists, civil society organisations (CSOs) and citizens must proactively advocate for laws that guarantee freedoms of the media, access to information and the right to free expression, delegates at a World…
‘Safeguard press freedom, enact media-friendly policies’
Senzeni Ncube
Bulawayo- There is an urgent need for collective action to safeguard media freedom and enact effective policies, Tawanda Majoni, the founder of Information for Development Trust (IDT), has said.
Speaking at the World…
Police accused of “turning blind eye” on Mnangagwa namedropper
Marshall Bwanya
Harare—The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is allegedly refusing to take action against a local businessman and ruling Zanu PF member, Blessed “JB” Kazembe, who is being accused of unleashing violence in the…
Canadian gold miner gives hope amid massive environmental violations
Turk Mine, a gold entity run by A Canadian company, has taken a lead in rehabilitating the environment, breaking ranks with some foreign investors—main from China—and local ones that have caused serious environmental damage without…
Disjointed Teachers’ Unions Fail To Strike
Fortune Nkosi
Bulawayo—Lack of unity has contributed to teachers’ failure to collectively strike against a measly US$20 increment for civil servants, it has been established.
Government recently awarded its employees the US$20 on top…