A transactional political economy in Zimbabwe fosters corruption and dependency, as loyalty to power trumps democratic principles, disenfranchising everyday citizens. … Source: Loyalty for sale — how patronage networks captured the Zimbabwean state Zimbabwe’s political economy in 2026 is less a system of institutions than a marketplace of transactions, a bazaar where authority is bartered […]
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Rock art, dance and ritual: what we learned from paintings in Zimbabwe
Trance states may influence the movements depicted in rock art. Source: Rock art, dance and ritual: what we learned from paintings in Zimbabwe Joshua Kumbani, University of Tübingen and Margarita Díaz-Andreu, Universitat de Barcelona Rock paintings are found throughout Zimbabwe. They were made during the last 10,000 years by hunter gatherer groups and later by […]
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Zimbabwe expert slams ZANU-PF’s ‘betrayal politics’ narrative – Channel Africa
Source: Zimbabwe expert slams ZANU-PF’s ‘betrayal politics’ narrative – Channel Africa Political analyst says ZANU-PF, has refined what he describes as a “politics of betrayal,” Wellington Muzengeza, a political risk analyst and urban strategist, argues that Zimbabwe’s ruling party, ZANU-PF, has refined what he describes as a “politics of betrayal,” draping authoritarian rule in the […]
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Mozambique-Zimbabwe Rail Line Reopens After Four-month Closure
Source: Mozambique-Zimbabwe Rail Line Reopens After Four-month Closure ⋆ Pindula News The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has confirmed that major repair work on the Chicualacuala-Maputo rail line is now complete. The line has been closed since mid-January. That forced the suspension of freight to and from the Port of Maputo into Zimbabwe and other […]
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ZEC Sets 20 June For Chiredzi And Tsholotsho By-elections
Source: ZEC Sets 20 June For Chiredzi And Tsholotsho By-elections ⋆ Pindula News By-elections will be held in four rural wards on 20 June, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has announced. The polls cover Ward 9 of Chiredzi Rural District Council and Wards 1, 10 and 21 of Tsholotsho Rural District Council, according to an […]
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Govt reaffirms commitment to workers’ welfare
Source: Govt reaffirms commitment to workers’ welfare – herald Joseph Madzimure Zimpapers Politics Hub GOVERNMENT remains committed to workers’ welfare and various laws are being put in place to legally support the observance of international labour standards, a Cabinet minister has said. Addressing thousands of workers at Dzivarasekwa Stadium to commemorate International Workers’ Day yesterday, […]
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ZEC removes 6 284 from voters’ roll
Source: ZEC removes 6 284 from voters’ roll – herald Farirai Machivenyika Senior Reporter The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission has removed 6 284 dead people from the voters’ roll in line with provisions of the Electoral Act. The list of the deceased persons removed was published by ZEC chief elections officer, Mr Simbarashe Tongai under General […]
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British ambassador charms Bulawayo residents
Source: British ambassador charms Bulawayo residents – herald Peter Matika Bulawayo Bureau IT is not every day that a seasoned diplomat trades formal engagements for sunrise jogs, street-side banter and hands-on cooking sessions. But for British Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pete Vowles, Bulawayo proved too captivating to resist. During his recent visit to Bulawayo for the […]
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21 firefighters graduate in Beitbridge
Source: 21 firefighters graduate in Beitbridge – herald Thupeyo Muleya Beitbridge Bureau TWENTY-ONE firefighters drawn from Beitbridge Town and the Rural District Council have graduated after completing a two-and-a-half-month training programme to protect lives and property in the strategic border town. The six women and 15 men graduated at a ceremony held in Beitbridge recently […]
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President appoints, reassigns top officials
Source: President appoints, reassigns top officials – herald Herald Reporter President Mnangagwa has appointed and reassigned senior officials in Government and renewed a contract in the Health Service Commission. The announcements were made in separate statements by Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Dr Martin Rushwaya, last night. Dr Rushwaya said Ms Tsitsi Zhou […]
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