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‘Opposition Party Leaders Have Big Egos,’-Says Gorden Moyo

Posted on July 20, 2015 by newzimbabwevision

Gorden Moyo, MDC Renewal international relations secretary, says the biggest problem in opposition parties is the question of egos. According to a report in the Southern Eye, the former MDC-T Makokoba legislator said this during a Bulawayo Agenda-organised political parties’ debate in Bulawayo last Thursday. “The biggest problem in opposition parties is the question of egos. These have to be set aside if real unity is to be achieved for us to work together towards…

President Jacob Zuma , Discharged From Hospital After Successful Gallstones Removal

Posted on July 19, 2015 by newzimbabwevision

Johannesburg – South Africa President Jacob Zuma was discharged from hospital on Sunday following a procedure to remove gallstones, the presidency said. “Doctors are pleased with the outcome of the operation,” spokesperson Bongani Majola said in a statement. “The president will spend the next few days resting and recuperating at home. He will also work from home during this period.” The presidency announced late on Saturday evening that Zuma had been admitted to hospital. The…

Over 300 Injured As Commuter Train Rear Ends Another Train In Johannesburg

Posted on July 19, 2015 by newzimbabwevision

A Commuter train crashed into another passenger train during rush hour Friday in South Africa’s largest city injuring more than 300 people, an emergency services spokeswoman said. Nana Radebe, spokeswoman for Johannesburg Emergency Services, said 326 people were rushed to nearby hospitals with minor to serious injuries. No fatalities were reported. “For now we have removed people with minor to serious injuries, but none critical,” she said, adding that firefighters searched for commuters who may have…

Police Offer US$10 000 Reward For Information On Itai Dzamara’s Whereabouts

Posted on July 18, 2015 by newzimbabwevision

Police have offered a reward of $10 000 to anyone with information on the whereabouts of journalist-cum-opposition activist Itai Dzamara as investigations into his disappearance intensify. Dzamara went missing on March 9 in Glen View 7, Harare. Police have been submitting fortnightly updates on investigations into the disappearance of Dzamara to the High Court and working closely with human rights lawyers in compliance with a court order issued in March this year. In a statement…

‘Military Medals For Murderous Gukurahundi Campaign, Must Be Revoked’: Jabulani Sibanda

Posted on July 18, 2015 by newzimbabwevision

The Zipra war veteran, credited with saving Mugabe from the jaws of defeat in 2008 and 2013 with violent campaigns, says the country had a lot of unresolved political issues that hindered progress, hence the need for high level dialogue.Jabulani Sibanda said President Robert Mugabe should address the issue of Gukuruhundi atrocities in Matabeleland and Midlands before he exits the scene to stop the country from descending into chaos after his demise. An estimated 20…

Egypt: Six Killed In Clashes Amid Brotherhood Protest

Posted on July 17, 2015July 17, 2015 by newzimbabwevision

At least six people have been killed in clashes between Islamist protesters and police in Egypt’s capital Cairo. The clashes happened after prayers marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan The violence broke out during demonstrations in support of ousted President Mohammed Morsi and the banned Muslim Brotherhood after prayers at the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The authorities blamed unknown assailants for firing on the march. But the Muslim Brotherhood…

Zimbabwe Gvt Summons French ambassador Laurent Delahousse Over Itai Dzamara Stance

Posted on July 17, 2015 by newzimbabwevision

Government yesterday summoned French ambassador Laurent Delahousse after he pulled a shocker on Tuesday by proposing a toast to MDC-T activist Itai Dzamara who was reported missing since March, accusing officials of abducting him. Sources close to the meeting said the Foreign Affairs Ministry, led by acting Secretary Ambassador Jonathan Wutawunashe, protested over the French envoy’s untoward act. Delahousse said in his disappearance, the former journalist had become a symbol and he would not let…

Uganda’s President Museveni, Begins Formalities To Extend His Rule To 35 Years

Posted on July 16, 2015 by newzimbabwevision

President Yoweri Museveni has begun the formalities needed to run for re-election in Uganda’s 2016 elections, his spokesman said on Wednesday, a move that could see him extend his rule to 35 years. Don Wanyama, Museveni’s spokesman, said the veteran leader has paid 20 million shillings ($6,025) in fees to file for nomination as the presidential candidate of his ruling National Resistance Movement’s (NRM). The east African country is set to hold its presidential and…

Riots Erupt In Livingstone, Zambia In Protest Against Fuel Prices Hike

Posted on July 16, 2015 by newzimbabwevision

Riots erupted in Zambia’s tourist capital, Livingstone this week in protest against the government’s decision to hike fuel prices. Business in the tourist capital came to a standstill on Wednesday as police fought running battles with protesting taxi drivers who damaged the vehicles of their colleagues who refused to join the demonstrations. Alarmed tourists scampered in all directions. The city, which is well known for its tranquillity and even recently co-hosted the UN World Tourism…

Opposition, Churches, Civic Society & Public, Scale Up Pressure On Mugabe Over ‘Itai Dzamara’

Posted on July 12, 2015 by newzimbabwevision

POLITICAL parties, churches, civic groups and ordinary Zimbabweans have upped the pressure on President Robert Mugabe’s regime to abide by the country’s constitution which guarantees the safety of all citizens and immediately release journalist turned activist Itai Dzamara. After a well-attended prayer rally called for the firebrand activist at Zimbabwe Grounds on Saturday, the conveners of the meeting penned a declaration that called on the State to commit to finding Dzamara. They said, “The head…

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