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A way out of the crisis: Prominent Zimbabweans revive push for alternative to elections

Mandaza said “elections have failed to ensure the ‘Zimbabwe we want,” adding that only dialogue to bring about an NTA is the solution.
By Nqobani Ndlovu Apr. 13, 2025

Crimes and courts: Highlights of the year

Sikhala has now clocked more than six months in remand prison and has been denied bail nine times.  His trial resumed this December.
By Desmond Chingarande Dec. 28, 2022

2017 Coup, the Commonwealth and sanctions

The withdrawal followed the turbulent years of the early 2000s: saw land invasions, disputed (and unresolved and violent) elections in 2000 and 2002
By Ibbo Mandaza and Tony Reeler Nov. 27, 2022

Petitioners ramp up pressure for Sikhala’s release

The PCC has remained engaged with the unjust pretrial detention of Members of Parliament Job Sikhala, Godfrey Sithole, and 1(3) others.
By Mirriam Mangwaya Nov. 9, 2022
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55 000 petition for Sikhala, Sithole release

The petitioners are seeking Mnangagwa’s intervention to end the “political” persecution of Sikhala, Sithole and the 13.
By Miriam Mangwaya Oct. 26, 2022

48 000 petition ED over Sikhala

Sikhala has spent over 100 days in remand prison since his arrest on June 14 charged with incitement to violence.
By Sharon Buwerimwe Sep. 28, 2022