2010 May | Zimbabwe Democracy Now

Targeted Destruction of the Commercial Farming Sector in Zimbabwe Continues

Posted by ZDN on May 29, 2010

ZDN correspondent, 29 May 2010 On Wednesday 26 May 2010, Gary and Jane Sharp who had been evicted from their farm in the Shamva area won a court case allowing them to return to their farm and collect their belongings. No sooner had Mrs Sharp walked out of the Court, when she was bundled into a police van and taken to Shamva Police station where she was held in the Charge office overnight. Her ...

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Statement on intimidation in Epworth – Union for Sustainable Democracy

Posted by ZDN on May 27, 2010

Today, the Union for Sustainable Democracy sent a high-level undercover delegation into Epworth, a shanty town on the outskirts of Harare. We were dismayed by repeated accounts of how Zanu PF thugs are threatening to mete out violence on anyone who defies their formula for the constitution-making process. Epworth residents (names supplied) all spoke emotionally about how people in Epworth have ...

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Zimbabwe Weekly update – week ending Tuesday 25 May 2010

Posted by ZDN on May 26, 2010

Politics Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has commended President Mugabe for resisting alleged political interference by the Western powers, pledging Tehran's continued support for Zimbabwe. Dr Simba Makoni, interim leader of the newly launched Mavambo/Kusile/Dawn political movement, has called for massive demonstrations similar to the Red Shirt protests in Thailand against ...

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Rules for our Rulers – Podcast – 24.05.10

Posted by ZDN on May 25, 2010

Last week Mugabe plunged the government into peril when he appointed a new Supreme Court judge and four High Court judges without consulting his coalition partners. Lance gets the reaction of MDC-T Legal Affairs Secretary Innocent Gonese, Deputy Justice Minister Jessie Majome and Joy Mabenge from the Institute for a Democratic Alternative for Zimbabwe. What does the current constitution say about ...

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Zimbabwe Weekly update – week ending Tuesday 18 May 2010

Posted by ZDN on May 18, 2010

Politics The three principals in the Harare coalition government have still to meet to discuss the final report on the GPA submitted by South Africa’s SADC-mandated facilitation team last month. Team leader Lindiwe Zulu said, "It is our hope that they meet soon to accept our final report, work on the recommendations of the report and indicate what they intend to do on the outstanding issu...

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Rules for our Rulers – Podcast – 17.05.10

Posted by ZDN on May 18, 2010

During April NGO network alliance Kubatana opened up its phone lines to Zimbabweans and gave them the chance to ask questions of Constitutional Affairs Minister Eric Matinenga. The following month Matinenga recorded his answers, and people could phone in and hear his responses. To explain how this project was working Lance spoke to Amanda Atwood, from Kubatana. [podcast]http://www.zimbabwedemoc...

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Lives of Survival – Migrants and refugees in South Africa

Posted by ZDN on May 13, 2010

Briefing paper - Medecins Sans Frontieres - Click here to download the MSF report of May 10, 2010 May 12, 2010 The reality of thousands of survival migrants and refugees arriving and existing on the margins in South Africa is grim. In June 2009, Medecins Sans Frontieres/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) released a report, No Refuge, Access Denied, which outlined the severe risks Zimbabweans t...

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Rules for our Rulers – Podcast – 10.05.10

Posted by ZDN on May 12, 2010

Reports over the weekend suggested ZANU PF had a heated caucus meeting, in which MP’s sharply disagreed over whether or not to endorse dual citizenship in the new constitution. Lance speaks to Daniel Molokele from the Global Zimbabwe Forum, who explains the history of dual citizenship, why it was taken away and the advantages of having it back. [podcast]http://www.zimbabwedemocracynow.com/pod...

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Zimbabwe Weekly update – week ending Tuesday 11 May 2010

Posted by ZDN on May 11, 2010

Politics African leaders at the World Economic Forum on Africa criticised the formation of coalition governments on the continent following flawed or disputed elections. Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga said he blamed the African Union of failing to instil democracy in its 53 member states. South African President Jacob Zuma defended Zimbabwe’s Global Politic...

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Bennett Exonerated, Prosecutor Loses Face

Posted by ZDN on May 10, 2010

The acquittal of Roy ''Pachedu' Bennett on all charges is a great relief and represents a huge victory for the judiciary in Zimbabwe, and High Court judge Chinembiri Bhunu should be congratulated. It is also a victory for the MDC, who have stood by their embattled treasurer throughout the whole charade, sticking to their principles in the GPA negotiations and insisting on their rights. But th...