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    PoliticsTop storyZimbabwe

    Why is Zimbabwe doing so little to tackle growing gang violence?

    By Simukai Tinhu
    February 19, 2020
    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 ...
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    Insiders Insight: Mugabe is survived by his family and system

    By Africa Insiders
    September 11, 2019
    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 ...
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    Cape Town to Cairo: a 50-day journey to see the beautiful game

    By Enock Muchinjo
    July 25, 2019
    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 ...
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  • The ruling party and government headed by Emmerson Mnangagwa must work with the opposition to succeed, according to the former Finance Minister.
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    ZANU-PF cannot fix Zimbabwe’s crisis. It needs the opposition.

    By Tendai Biti
    June 18, 2019
    Former Finance Minister and MDC deputy Tendai Biti says only the opposition has the credibility to create the change desperately needed.  Zimbabwe is in ...
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  • President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa was Minister for State Security at the time of the Gukurahundi massacres. Credit: DIRCO News Service/ Jacoline Schoonees.
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    Gukurahundi: Can the man accused of opening the wounds heal them?

    By Elia Ntali
    June 4, 2019
    Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa has called for open debate on massacres in the 1980s that he allegedly masterminded. Many are unconvinced. This article was made ...
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    Insiders Insight: Cyclone Idai extracts heavy toll

    By Africa Insiders
    March 19, 2019
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  • Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi performing in 2018. Credit: Mário Pires.
    CultureEditor's PicksZimbabwe

    Rest in Power: Oliver Mtukudzi, music legend and pan-African trailblazer

    By Rumbidzai Dube
    January 25, 2019
    “Tuku” used his powerful poetic voice to change whole systems, forge global connections, and advocate for justice, freedom and the oppressed. Where does one ...
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    Insiders Insight: Zimbabwe protests as economic crisis deepens

    By Africa Insiders
    January 15, 2019
    If you haven’t subscribed to the Insiders Newsletter, you’re missing out on the juiciest insights from our top journalists and analysts. To subscribe, click HERE. ...
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  • US sanctions under ZIDERA impose heavy conditions on Zimbabwe's government, but hit ordinary citizens hardest. Credit: Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.
    EconomyTop storyZimbabwe

    Hey America, it’s time to end Zimbabwe’s economic punishment

    By Tendai Murisa & Shantha Bloemen
    November 8, 2018
    US sanctions are undermining Zimbabwe’s access credit and investment. They’re supposedly about rule of law, but there’s likely an ulterior motive. Almost a year since ...
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  • Zimbabwe economic crisis: Long queues outside a supermarket in Harare. Credit: Elia Ntali.
    EconomyTop storyZimbabwe

    “The situation is unbearable”: Life under Zimbabwe’s economic crisis

    By Elia Ntali
    October 31, 2018
    Zimbabweans may be divided politically, but they are united in suffering the consequences of scarce goods and soaring inflation. Outside a Pick n Pay ...
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