Emmerson Mnangagwa

ANC rejects calls to relocate the 44th SADC summit from Zimbabwe

In South Africa, the ANC has rejected calls to relocate the 44th SADC summit from Zimbabwe due to activist arrests. President Mnangagwa insists Zimbabwe won’t tolerate violence ahead of the summit on August 17. Mnangagwa emphasised that the country’s ongoing peace enables it to pursue transformative projects. ANC spokesperson Zuko Godlimpi stated that Zimbabwe issues should be addressed in Zimbabwe:

5 August, 2024

Africa

ZAPU skeptical of Zimbabwe Government’s role in Gukurahundi hearings

The Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU) is skeptical of the government's involvement in the ongoing Gukurahundi hearings, citing concerns about transparency and impartiality. In a statement to Future Media, ZAPU spokesperson, Brian Ncube expressed reservations, pointing out the historical implications of current leaders in the atrocities under review. "As ZAPU, we view the government's role in the Gukurahundi hearings with skepticism," said Ncube. "We have consistently advocated for justice for […]

18 July, 2024

Africa

Locals slam Zimbabwe for turning a blind eye to Chinese miner’s violations

By Tatenda Chitadu At the end of November last year, Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Sinomine Resource Group chair Wang Pingwei walked into a lithium processing plant, construction hats firmly on. With a crowd of policymakers, company workers and press looking on, they hailed the mining group’s $300 million investment into processing plants. The facilities will process the ore that the company unearths at its Bikita mine and […]

2 April, 2024

Namibia

Namibian Government Urges Removal of Sanctions on Zimbabwe

The Namibian Government is advocating for the unconditional lifting of all economic sanctions imposed on the Republic of Zimbabwe. The United States recently imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa and other officials, including Vice President Constantino Chiwenga. These sanctions, which restrict unofficial travel to the United States, replace a two-decade-long program against Zimbabwe. The Namibian Government, through the International Relations and Cooperation minister Peya Mushelenga, stated in a Thursday […]

8 March, 2024

Africa

US imposes new sanctions on Zimbabwe

The US has imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa for corruption and human rights abuses. The order, according to the BBC, also affects other senior leaders in the country - blocking their assets in the US and barring them from unofficial travel there. The new sanctions replace a broader programme that was introduced two decades ago. The White House said, “We continue to witness gross abuses of political, economic, […]

5 March, 2024