South African diplomacy on Zimbabwe can remain quiet – but it must get tough
South Africa needs to make life as uncomfortable as possible for members of Zimbabwe’s government.
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Mnangagwa’s been wooing Zimbabwe’s white sports heroes. Here’s why
In mending the relations with Zimbabwe’s white community by roping in Kirsty Coventry and Bruce Grobbelaar, President Mnangagwa might just have pulled off a masterstroke.
Why the focus on China’s role in Mugabe’s fall missed the bigger picture
A narrow interest in whether Beijing actively pushed for Mugabe’s fall is based on the assumption that the China-Africa relationship is an isolated phenomenon.
A vicious online propaganda war that includes fake news is being waged in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s upcoming elections potentially marks the start of a new order in the country, where the stakes are extremely high.
Eternal mothers, whores or witches: being a woman in politics in Zimbabwe
Sexist slandering has been used not just to describe Grace Mugabe, but to denigrate any women who aspire to political positions.
Zimbabwe’s election was a fight between men – women are sidelined in politics despite quotas
Women’s representation in Zimbabwe’s parliament has declined in spite of a quota imposed in 2013.
What needs to be done to stop Zimbabwe’s violent meltdown
To stem the tide of the current crisis before it totally overwhelms President Mnangagwa and the ruling Zanu-PF, he needs to immediately cease the brutal onslaught on civilians.
Zimbabwe’s deepening crisis: time for second government of national unity?
It’s time for a new approach as it becomes increasingly clear that protests won’t topple the Zanu-PF government.
Zimbabwe’s ruling party vilifies the opposition as American puppets. But the party itself had strong ties to the US
Zanu-PF’s anti-American rhetoric is not only deployed to win friends abroad. As elections approach, it is also a prominent campaign tactic at home.
Bold steps Mnangagwa should be taking instead of fiddling with the petrol price
President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s decision to double the price of petrol shows very poor judgement and bad leadership.
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