Zimbabwe’s protest fatigue: Why the streets keep staying empty
Most businesses in Harare and Bulawayo are operating as normal, with only a handful of shops closing.
By Sydney Kawadza
Jul. 31, 2026
Zimbabweans largely stay home as protest call draws muted response
In Harare, the response was mixed, with most businesses operating as normal while a handful of shops remained closed.
By Kelly Mabaire and Silas Nkala
Jul. 31, 2026
CAB3 and the politics of Acting Presidents: How a procedural amendment could reshape Zim’s succession politics
Parliament, rather than the governing party, would elect a new President within 30 days, while one Vice-President temporarily assumes presidential authority.
By Jameson Timba
Jun. 30, 2026
UNSC 2027-28 elections: A new shift in global diplomatic landscape
Germany obtained 104 votes, ranking third behind Portugal (134 votes) and Austria (131 votes). The German Foreign Minister acknowledged the disappointing result.
By Saxon Zvina
Jun. 8, 2026
A new, model for partnership: Why Africa should welcome China’s rejection of power politics
During the Cold War, major powers treated other countries as pawns, interfering in domestic affairs, backing factions, and seeking regime change to advance their own dominance.
By Debra Manyasi
May. 21, 2026
The Constitution must the people, not MPs
Meanwhile, ordinary Zimbabweans are battling unemployment, collapsing public services, rising poverty, poor healthcare, and a lack of affordable housing.
By Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
May. 17, 2026
Family to honour late MP and poet Desire Moyo
Moyo’s brother, Mphathi, said the family is committed to honouring him as an icon whose work and public service left a lasting impact on both politics and the arts.
By Margaret Lubinda
May. 1, 2026
Zim in the era of performative politics
THERE is a growing sense that in Zimbabwe, politics has become less about governing and more about appearing to govern.
By Simbarashe Namusi
Apr. 18, 2026
The hollow shield: The hypocrisy of US alliance politics and the independent choice of the Global South
History repeatedly confirms Kissinger’s warning: America’s alliances and security promises lack long-term reliability, rooted in the unchanging logic of self-interest.
By Donald Jairos
Apr. 15, 2026
