Busani Bafana is a journalist based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

Civil Society Space in Southern Africa Shrinking as Government Repression Rises

31 Jul 2023  |  www.globalissues.org  |  English  |  Civil Society

Governments in Southern Africa are enacting laws that restrict civil society organizations, leading to a shrinking space for civil society and an increase in human rights violations. CIVICUS highlights that a significant portion of the global population lives in countries with severe restrictions on civil liberties. Zimbabwe's upcoming national elections are of particular concern, with the government approving laws that could criminalize activities deemed against national interests. United Nations experts and civil society organizations warn of the negative impacts of such legislation on human rights and democracy. Similar situations are reported in Angola and Mozambique, where governments are using the pretext of combating terrorism to pass laws that could stifle civil society. Civil society advocates call for international support and urge governments to adhere to human rights conventions.

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Kudzai Chimhangwa is an independent journalist. I regularly travel to Namibia, Mozambique, Botswana, Malawi and South Africa in pursuit of news assignments. I have worked as a staff reporter in Namibia and Zimbabwe for independent publications and been freelancing thereafter for 7 years. ...

How Zimbabwe's biometric ID scheme (and China’s AI aspirations) threw a wrench into the 2018 election

30 Jan 2020  |  Global Voices Advox  |  English  |  International Relations

In the 2018 Zimbabwean elections, the introduction of a biometric voter registration system, developed in partnership with Chinese company CloudWalk Technology, raised concerns about voter intimidation and privacy. Despite promises of increased election security, the system's use by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, which had questionable independence, and the ruling party's actions post-election, led to distrust among voters. The lack of a data protection law in Zimbabwe and the potential for surveillance technology to limit freedoms heightened fears of a tech-driven authoritarian future. The partnership with CloudWalk is part of a pattern of questionable election-related business agreements in Zimbabwe.

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Valerie Hirsch is a Belgium french speaking journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa, since 1996.

Two years after Mugabe's fall, Zimbabwe continues to impoverish

19 Nov 2019  |  RTBF  |  French  |  Political Instability

In Harare's Chitangwiza district, residents like Agnès and Sam struggle with worsening economic conditions two years after Robert Mugabe's fall. Despite initial hopes, the situation has deteriorated, with hyperinflation at 400%, frequent water and electricity cuts, and widespread food insecurity affecting half the population. The reintroduction of the Zimbabwean dollar by President Emerson Mnangagwa has led to severe devaluation and economic collapse, exacerbated by drought and fuel shortages. The black market thrives, with fuel traffickers making significant profits, while public discontent is met with violent repression.

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Nunurai Jena is a journalist based in Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe.
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National Diploma in Mass Communication -- 1999-to-2001
Harare Polytechnic 
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Zanu PF Factions Clash Over Parliamentary By-Election Candidates

22 Aug 2016  |  www.voazimbabwe.com  |  English  |  Political Conflict

Factions within President Robert Mugabe's Zanu PF party, reportedly led by Vice President Emerson Mnangagwa and First Lady Grace Mugabe, clashed in a primary election for a parliamentary seat in Norton. Ronald Tinashe Chindedza, associated with Mnangagwa's Lacoste group, won against candidates from the Generation 40 faction linked to Mrs. Mugabe. Allegations of vote rigging surfaced, with inflated vote counts at several polling stations. Losing candidates, including Bybit Tsomondo's agent Rexon Zuze, criticized the election process as undemocratic. The by-election will see Chindedza compete against independent candidate Temba Mliswa, with most opposition parties boycotting the event.

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Tendai Marima is a multimedia journalist based in Harare, Zimbabwe. She has worked for a range of international publications including Al Jazeera, the New York Times, Foreign Policy and NPR. She is also a fellow of the NEWF based in South Africa and a member of Fairpicture and the Everyday Projects....

Could Mnangagwa be Zimbabwe’s comeback crocodile?

17 Nov 2017  |  www.aljazeera.com  |  English  |  Military Intervention

Besieged President Robert Mugabe faces mounting pressure from the army and war veterans to step down and allow former Vice President Emerson Mnangagwa to lead a transitional administration. Despite resistance, internal calls for Mugabe's resignation are growing. Mnangagwa, known as 'Ngwena' (Crocodile), has a controversial past but is seen as a potential successor. Diplomatic talks and military intervention have rejuvenated Mnangagwa's faction within Zanu PF. The upcoming Zanu PF congress could solidify Mnangagwa's leadership if Mugabe steps down. Mnangagwa's past includes overseeing intelligence operations linked to mass killings, but he has also worked to improve Zimbabwe's international relations.

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Jeffrey Moyo is a journalist based in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe Transport Returns to the Middle Ages with Donkey-Drawn Carts

15 Mar 2023  |  IPS Agencia de Noticias  |  Spanish  |  Rural Development

In Mwenezi, Zimbabwe, deteriorating rural roads have become impassable for buses and motor vehicles, leading to a resurgence of donkey-drawn carts as a primary mode of transportation. Locals, including 64-year-old diabetic patient Dennis Masukume and entrepreneur Clive Nhongo, have adapted to this change, with some benefiting from the situation. Public transport operators like Obed Mhishi avoid the area due to the poor road conditions. While the government, led by President Emerson Mnangagwa, aims to achieve a middle-income status by 2025, opposition activists and experts like Elvis Mugari and Batai Chiwawa criticize the government's approach, suggesting it is regressive and unrealistic.

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