Queen’s death revives memories both fond and bitter in Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe Reuters A memorial service in Zimbabwe for Queen Elizabeth II drew a handful of mourners on Thursday but some on the streets of the capital said she was a symbol of British colonial rule that should not be celebrated. Scriptures were read aloud and solemn songs were sung during the two-hour service at […]
Tears and tributes as leaders, supporters bid farewell to Zimbabwe’s Mugabe
Harare, ZimbabweReuters Zimbabwe’s founder Robert Mugabe was honoured as an icon, principled leader and African intellectual giant at a state funeral on Saturday, after a week of disputes over his burial threatened to embarrass President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Mugabe led Zimbabwe for 37 years, from independence until he was ousted by the army in November, 2017, […]
Mugabe’s body brought home but Zimbabweans unsure of his burial place
Harare, ZimbabweReuters The body of Zimbabwe’s founder Robert Mugabe arrived home at the country’s main airport on Wednesday, but it was still unclear where he would be buried amid a dispute between some family members and the government. Mugabe, one of the last “Big Men” of African politics, ruled Zimbabwe for 37 years until he […]
ZIMBABWE’S MUGABE: FROM LIBERATOR TO OPPRESSOR
MACDONALD DZIRUTWE and ED CROPLEY, of Reuters, look at the life and legacy of former Zimbabwe Prime Minister Robert Mugabe, who died last week at the age of 95…
Updated: Robert Mugabe, liberation ‘colossus’ who crushed foes as Zimbabwe unravelled, dead at 95
Updated: 7th September, 2019Harare, ZimbabweReuters Robert Mugabe, the bush war guerrilla who led Zimbabwe to independence and crushed his foes during nearly four decades of rule as his country descended into poverty, hyperinflation and unrest, died on Friday. He was 95. Declared a national hero within hours of his death by the long-serving aide who […]
Zimbabwe pastor who helped oust Mugabe returns to protesting — and jail
RNS A prominent pastor who helped mobilise the movement that ousted longtime dictator Robert Mugabe in late 2017 is now facing 20 years in prison for opposing the new regime he helped usher in. Pastor Evan Mawarire of His Generation Church faces charges of incitement to violence and subverting the government of President Emmerson Mnangagwa […]
Urging peace, faith leaders risk being caught up in Zimbabwe’s electoral dispute
Kampala, UgandaRNS As religious leaders urge the two warring sides in Zimbabwe to resolve their political impasse, many Zimbabweans suspect them of backing President Emmerson Mnangagwa and accuse the clergy of fueling the violence following the country’s disputed elections in July. Christians who support Mnangagwa’s opponent are avoiding churches that support Mnangagwa or any political party. […]
Anglican Bishop of Harare calls for Zimbabwe to “move forward without vengeance”
The Anglican Bishop of Harare, Chad Gandiya, has told a UK news service that God had given Zimbabwe “a chance” which must be used “profitably for all the people”. Speaking to Premier following news of the resignation of President Robert Mugabe, Bishop Gandiya said there was “great jubilation” among the people of the city as well as […]
Breaking: Zimbabweans rejoice as Mugabe resigns
Zimbabweans are rejoicing in the streets after President Robert Mugabe announced his resignation, marking the end of his 37 years of rule. A letter announcing the 93-year-old’s resignation was read out by the Parliament’s Speaker in which the former President said the decision was voluntary. The news halted impeachment proceedings which had started against Mr […]
World Evangelical Alliance calls for prayer over unfolding situation in Zimbabwe
The World Evangelical Alliance’s Religious Liberty Commission has issued a prayer alert calling for Christians to pray for the unfolding situation in the southern African nation as President Robert Mugabe faces the possibility of impeachment by the nation’s Parliament. In the alert Godfrey Yogarajah, the deputy secretary general of the WEA, called for prayer for […]