Zimbabwe
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#FreeHopewellNow: An open letter to the AU and SADC
Over a hundred African writers call on the AU and SADC to end their silence and suspend Zimbabwe. Dear African Union Chairperson Moussa Faki ... -
In Zimbabwe, no one can breathe
Most worryingly for the corrupt and clueless government, even the security forces deployed to crush dissent are suffering. On 20 July, police in Zimbabwe ... -
A passport is a privilege in Zimbabwe
My passport is one of my most prized possessions. You can’t always get another one even if you have the money. This is the ... -
Tendai Biti: The story of my arrest in Mnangagwa’s tinpot Zimbabwe
“It was farcical and surreal like a poorly scripted Mr Bean film without the comedy”, says MDC Alliance vice-president of his recent arrest. A ... -
“It’s lucrative”: Zimbabwe’s farmers turn to social media to stop the rot
Many farmers can no longer sell their produce due to the lockdown, but some are managing through online marketing and home deliveries. Read all ... -
Podcast: Never, ever, explain satire (plus plenty of COVID-19)
Read all our COVID-19 coverage Welcome to the latest episode of the Into Africa podcast created in partnership with African Arguments. Into Africa is ... -
Equality at the wheel: Zimbabwe’s female bus drivers
Just a few years ago, men dominated Zimbabwe’s public transport sector. Not anymore. When it rains in Harare during rush hour, chaos usually follows. ... -
Why is Zimbabwe doing so little to tackle growing gang violence?
Many suspect that Zimbabwe’s machete gangs are pawns in a much bigger tussle for power. In towns scattered along Zimbabwe’s gold belts, the fear ... -
Insiders Insight: Mugabe is survived by his family and system
African Arguments is and always will be freely-accessible to everyone. But we also have a separate spin-off product called the Africa Insiders Newsletter. It consists of weekly emails with additional ... -
Cape Town to Cairo: a 50-day journey to see the beautiful game
A football-mad fan risks visa restrictions, protests, soldiers, travelling through the desert to support his favourite team. While most foreigners have managed to steer ...
