By Shout-Africa.com Correspondent – President Robert Mugabe’s habitual naming and tagging the “minority group” of the Zimbabwean community as “pig and dogs” has been condemned by the Dutch envoy in what she described as a violation of human rights. Ambassador of Royal Netherlands, Barbara Joziasse said there are lots of areas of real concerns rather than “politicking and misleading masses” of Zimbabweans, on the side-lines of the Gweru Press Club. The 88 year old octogenarian leader who is holding firmly on mileage acquired from attacking homosexuals accuses western countries for sponsoring the “new constitution initiative” in a bid to manipulate the charter... Continue Reading
By Barnabas Masimba – The mainstream MDC led by Morgan Tsvangirai has announced its plans to host a big bash in Bulawayo this month end. The bash which is meant to celebrate the party’s 13 years of existence in the tumultuous political turf has been slated for the White City Stadium on September 29. Briefing journalists on Friday at MDC-T party offices in Bulawayo, provincial chairman Gorden Moyo said a memorable “Big Party” was in store. “The party is going to host the 13th anniversary of the party. The party was born in 1999. It shall be turning 13 this month. The birthday... Continue Reading
By Correspondent Chinyere Ogbonna – Youths in FESTAC town in Amuwo-Odofi Local Government Area of Lagos, south-west Nigeria have decried the increasing wave of crime in the area. They made their feelings known at a news conference in FESTAC town. One of the Leaders of youth groups in the area and conveners of news briefing solution, Mr. Gbenga Akinbinu expressed concern over negative reports in the social media on FESTAC describing it as a misrepresentation of the good people of the area. Mr. Akinbinu said the briefing became necessary to redeem image of the good people of FESTAC town. He... Continue Reading
By Hassan Abbas – The African Peer Review Mechanism, an African Union (AU) program for assessing good governance in Africa, has praised the fallen Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Meles Zenawi as a leader who leaves behind a legacy of productive life. A statement from the APRM Continental office in Midrand South Africa, availed to Dar es Salaam country office, described the untimely death of Zenawi as a “tragedy for Africa.” Despite chairing several AU programs, Mr. Zenawi was also the chairperson of APRM Forum of Heads of States and Governments-the highest policy making body of the Mechanism, a position he held... Continue Reading
Harare, August 20, 2012: Zimbabwean youth leader, Precious Simba, was named one of the three winners of the Goldman Sachs & Fortune Global Women Leaders award announced August 15th. She will receive the award at the Fortune Most Powerful Women summit scheduled for October 2 in Laguna Niguel, California. “The award has truly humbled me,” said Simba via e-mail. “To be picked amongst some of the great initiatives by women from around the world is an honour, not just for me but for my country and the girls we are working with.” The awards are given to outstanding alumni of the... Continue Reading
