Simbarashe Sithole

1 week ago | southerneye.co.zw | Simbarashe Sithole |Mpumelelo Moyo |Joseph Chirume

Local GROWING calls by some countries to give the disputed region of Western Saharawi autonomy have inspired the Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP), which says the secession resonates with their agenda for self-determination. Kenya last week became the latest country to support Morocco's plan to grant autonomy to the disputed Western Saharawi region. This move aligns Kenya with a growing number of African, Arab and Western countries backing Rabat in the decades-long conflict.

1 week ago | southerneye.co.zw | Simbarashe Sithole |Mpumelelo Moyo |Joseph Chirume

Tension is rising in Chiredzi’s Malipati area after several villagers were summoned by the local chief following a land dispute with their headman. The controversy began when villagers served their headman only identified as Manzini, stopping him from forcing them to donate land to third parties. Tazi Muchekelwa who is the defendant was summoned and was asked to appear before court at Davata Community Hall on May 28.

1 week ago | southerneye.co.zw | Simbarashe Sithole |Mpumelelo Moyo |Joseph Chirume

The 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day, a non-profit initiative that honours the years the late Nelson Mandela dedicated to public service in his country and to humanity, will be launched in Victoria Falls this week.  The celebration will take place in Jembwe, a rural village 30 kilometres outside Victoria Falls and will be attended by founder of the 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day initiative Carolyn Steyn on June 2.

1 week ago | southerneye.co.zw | Simbarashe Sithole |Mpumelelo Moyo |Silas Nkala |Priviledge Gumbodete

THE International Press Institute (IPI) global network has called on Zimbabwe authorities to drop all charges against the media house Heart & Soul TV (HStv) and its journalist Blessed Mhlanga, who faces up to five years imprisonment over the publication of an interview he conducted with a politician.

1 month ago | southerneye.co.zw | Sharon Sibindi |Simbarashe Sithole |Patricia Sibanda

The Communist Party of China (CCP) has long been accused of systematic oppression in Tibet, targeting the region’s cultural, religious, and social fabric. The Tibetan people, known for their deep-rooted Buddhist traditions and unique cultural identity, have faced relentless efforts by the CCP to erode their heritage and assimilate them into the broader framework of Communist China. One of the most alarming aspects of the CCP’s policies in Tibet is the targeted suppression of Buddhist education.