By Nangayi Guyson in Kampala Uganda – Harare – Zimbabwe on Wednesday charged 46 political activists arrested by Police on Saturday in Harare accusing them of plotting anti-government protests similar to those that toppled leaders in Egypt and Tunisia. Police say those arrested where caught watching videos of protests in the north African countries and discussed possible demonstrations in Zimbabwe where President Robert Mugabe, 87 has held power for 31 years. “They were charged with treason, and we will be coming back to court tomorrow for a bail application,” defence lawyer Alec Muchadehama told Reuters. The charge carries a possible death... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, February 24th 2011 |
By Misheck Rusere – The Confederation of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has condemned the arrest of the International Socialist Organisation (ISO) activists in Zimbabwe who where arrested on Saturday on allegations of trying to destabilize the government. In a statement, COSATU described as baseless the allegations that Munyaradzi Gwisai, a former MDC member of parliament for Highfield and 45 others are facing. “COSATU condemns the continued persecution of political activists in Zimbabwe and the never improving situation in that country. The detention of about 46 activists of the International Socialist Organisation (ISO) in Harare on baseless charges of plotting... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, February 23rd 2011 |
By Misheck Rusere – While the United Nations General Assembly adopted a landmark resolution on older persons’ rights in November 2010, a local NGO dealing with older persons in Zimbabwe feels a lot still needs to be done. Help Age Zimbabwe says Zimbabwe was the first African country to craft a bill on older persons in 2002 but up until now nothing has been done with respect to the bill. “Whilst Help Age Zimbabwe appreciates the stance taken by the United Nations, the organization feels that a lot still needs to be done for older persons in Zimbabwe. In 2002,... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, February 23rd 2011 |
Quartz Marketing, a leading provider of Marketing Strategies and Services, has been appointed as the official agency to work with the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards 2011. In today’s competitive markets it is vital to work with experts who are able to assist you with increasing your exposure and raising your profile in order to stay ahead in business. In addition to implementing and managing the full marketing strategy for the Awards, Quartz Marketing will be providing services that include the development of the Social Media Campaigns and assistance with securing sponsorship for the Event. The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards are quickly becoming a notable fixture on the UK Zimbabwean... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Saturday, February 19th 2011 |
By Own Correspondent- Sulumani Chimbetu is set to go on his maiden tour of the United Kingdom since taking over the reins at Orchestra Dendera Kings four years ago. On April 22 he is expected to perform at Starlite Club in Leicester and goes to Dunstable Leisure Centre in Luton on April 23 before rounding off his tour in London on April 24. Orchestra Dendera Kings last toured UK in 2006 when Sulumani’s uncle Allan was at the helm of the group. Sulumani has been on a steady rise since taking over leadership of the group and is now rated... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, February 17th 2011 |
