US ZIDERA sanctions on Zimbabwe: truths, history, and lies
A new regime of US sanctions has just been signed into law, opening a fresh front in the increasingly polarised political debate in Zimbabwe. Critics say they hurt the economy, while supporters say the measures are justified due to Zimbabwe’s human rights violations and its failure to deliver an uncontested poll. In this special report, […]
Zidera not targeting President-elect Mnangagwa: US official
TOP United States diplomat, Christopher Hunnicutt yesterday said the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act (Zidera) was amended to push for quick implementation of key economic and political reforms. Hunnicutt also said Zidera was not specifically targeted at President-elect Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration. Speaking during a public forum organised by Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) in Harare […]
Mnangagwa’s Victory May Not Be Sweet Following Contested Polls, Killing of Civilians
Incumbent Zimbabwe President Emmerson Dambudzo has narrowly won the country’s presidential poll, making him the first democratically elected president to succeed longtime leader president Robert Mugabe. However, the victory, may not be so sweet following contested polls and violence that left six people dead. Mnangagwa won the ballot by 50.8 percent of the votes, giving […]
Obama Sends 2 Senior United States officials to Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe-TWO senior United States (U.S.) officials are set to visit Zimbabwe next week to consult with the government, the opposition and civil society groups on issues including human rights, democracy and governance.A statement from the U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe on Thursday said Shannon Smith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for African Affairs and Steven Feldstein, Deputy Assistant […]
