Silenced for reporting: Zimbabwe’s war on the press
As a journalist of 25 years, I have reported on Zimbabwe’s democratic regression into a sophisticated authoritarian state.
By Blessed Mhlanga
Feb. 21, 2026
When the EU, US look aside
For the greater part of the last two decades, the US and EU unilaterally imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu
Feb. 21, 2026
The amendment that changes everything — and solves nothing
In a democracy, the people decide regularly and predictably. Term limits exist precisely to prevent power from redesigning the rules under which it competes.
By Jameson Timba
Feb. 16, 2026
Protest, violence and sovereignty: Iran draws its red lines
These early gatherings were peaceful, organised and free of confrontation — an exercise of rights Iran says it both recognises and protects.
By Amir Hossein Hosseini
Jan. 16, 2026
The theatre of democracy in Africa
Democracy will not return through slogans or summits. It will be rebuilt by citizens who refuse to be props in political theatre.
By Mthulisi 'khulugatsheni' Ndlovu
Dec. 17, 2025
Envoys warn of rising global threats to press freedom
“Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression... through any media and regardless of frontiers,” he said.
By Faith Zaba
Oct. 17, 2025
You deserve the truth, not AI’s interpretation of it
WE all want to understand the world around us. Perhaps we want more clarity about the war in Gaza, or what our government is doing about the healthcare our family relies on
By Liz Corbin & Vincent Peyrègne
Oct. 3, 2025
Zim stuck in human rights quagmire
ZIMBABWE has continued to struggle in improving its human rights record and remains stuck in the predicament when some of its neighbours have recorded improved performance.
By Sydney Kawadza
Sep. 19, 2025
US dangles sanctions carrot to Zim
He said the Bill “prevents ideologues masquerading as diplomats from using their posts to push left-wing agendas instead of America’s interests”.
By Staff Reporter
Sep. 17, 2025
