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Howard Muzira is a political activist born in Zimbabwe an egalitarian currently living in the UK.My mission is to provide insightful analysis and commentary on the intersection of politics and business.
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Zimbabwe police arrest dozens in wake of protests
By Will Ross, Natasha Booty and Shingai NyokaBBC News, London & Harare Police in Zimbabwe say they have arrested 95 demonstrators on charges of promoting “public violence” and for “breaches of peace”, after they took part in Monday’s protests demanding that President Emmerson Mnangagwa resign. Officers say they identified the individuals through social media posts…
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Zimbabwe shuts down amid calls for protests
Shingai Nyoka & Khanyisile Ngcobo BBC News Harare & Johannesburg A national protest meant to pressure Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa to resign turned into a shutdown as citizens opted to stay away rather than take to the streets amid a heavy security presence.Only a handful of protesters took part in the planned march, spearheaded by…
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Under-fire Zimbabwe president names new army chief
President Emmerson Mnangagwa By Shingai Nyoka -BBC News, Harare Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed a new army chief ahead of planned protests on Monday, called by a group of war veterans who want to force the president to resign.The former major general, Emmanuel Matatu, takes over with immediate effect.President Mnangagwa has faced calls from…
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Blessed Mhlanga denied bail again.
Blessed Mhlanga remains in custody after the High Court dismissed his appeal again for bail on Friday 21 March 2025.High Court Judge Justice Gibson Mandaza upheld Magistrate Farai Gwitima’s decision to deny him bail.The continuous denial of bail against Blessed Mhlanga is unconstitutional .Every citizen of Zimbabwe is entitled to freedom of speech. Emerson Mnangagwa…
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A man called Bombshell fires up Zimbabwe’s succession battle
Blessed “Bombshell” Geza has gone into hiding and been expelled from the ruling party for his outspoken remarks By Shingai Nyoka–BBC News, Harare A long convoy of armoured personnel tanks rolling through a Harare neighbourhood sparked concerns – for a brief moment – that a military coup was afoot in Zimbabwe. “What’s going on in…
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ZANUPF & Mnangagwa Must Go
Mnangagwa is looking to extend his term till 2030 while the country is dilapidating under his watch. Mnangagwa to over after a coup in 2017, the country has been led to ruins after many sectors of the country have had no proper funding due to corruption and mismanagement of funds. Hospitals lack the necessary equipment…
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Free Blessed Mhlanga
By Hopwell Chin’ono This message from Trevor Ncube, the owner of HSTV, which employs the detained Zimbabwean journalist Blessed Mhlanga, should make any serious Zimbabwean stop and think about the importance of journalists like Blessed Mhlanga to our country, Zimbabwe. Today is day ten of Blessed’s political detention, he is living in a horrible place…
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Blessed Mhlanga freedom bid frustrated
By NewsdzeZimbabwe -Newsday Lawyers representing Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) senior journalist, Blessed Mhlanga, are yet to receive court transcripts of proceedings, which are a prerequisite for a High Court bail application despite making a request last Friday, documents show.Mhlanga was denied bail and remanded in custody to March 14 when he appeared before Harare magistrate…
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Free Blessed Mhlanga
Blessed Mhlanga has been denied bail by Magistrate Farai Gwatima and has been remanded in custody until March 14 2025.