Matabeleland men lured to Ukrainian battlefields
It has since emerged that the clandestine operation relies on local agents based in Bulawayo who target unemployed youths, luring them with promises of lucrative overseas jobs.
By Nqobani Ndlovu
Jan. 29, 2026
Shadowy networks smuggling Mat’land recruits to Ukrainian battlefields
Investigations revealed that the clandestine operation relies on local agents based in Bulawayo, who target unemployed youths, luring them with promises of lucrative overseas jobs.
By Nqobani Ndlovu
Jan. 29, 2026
‘I didn’t know how to shoot’: how African men have been tricked into fighting for Russia
A growing number of people from Africa – including Kenya, Uganda and South Africa – and elsewhere have been lured to the frontline as Russia seeks manpower to sustain its war.
By The Guardian
Jan. 27, 2026
Ukraine: One more around the loop
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will reject it again unless he thinks Ukraine’s defences are about to collapse, but why have they all been stuck in this loop for so long?
By Gwynne Dyer
Nov. 28, 2025
Russia and Ukraine stage new prisoner exchange after UAE mediation
Zelenskiy thanked the United Arab Emirates for its role in overseeing the swap.
By Reuters
Aug. 26, 2025
Activist releases book dedicated to Ukrainian refugees
Moyo is not new to publishing books that focus on human rights, democracy and good governance.
By Stephen Chadenga
Jul. 21, 2025
Just energy transition and the Global South
To mitigate the global climate crisis, there have been calls for a just transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
By Arthur Mutambara
Jul. 11, 2025
Ukraine considers shift from dollar to euro amid geopolitical realignments
European leaders, including from the EU, have vowed to strengthen Kyiv's army to ensure it can be the cornerstone of future security in Ukraine but progress has been difficult.
By Reuters
May. 8, 2025
US to resume security support to Ukraine as Kyiv says it is ready to accept ceasefire proposal
Rubio said Washington wanted a full agreement with both Russia and Ukraine "as soon as possible."
By Reuters
Mar. 12, 2025
