Protest, violence and sovereignty: Iran draws its red lines
These early gatherings were peaceful, organised and free of confrontation — an exercise of rights Iran says it both recognises and protects.
By Amir Hossein Hosseini
6h ago
The theatre of democracy in Africa
Democracy will not return through slogans or summits. It will be rebuilt by citizens who refuse to be props in political theatre.
By Mthulisi 'khulugatsheni' Ndlovu
Dec. 17, 2025
Envoys warn of rising global threats to press freedom
“Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression... through any media and regardless of frontiers,” he said.
By Faith Zaba
Oct. 17, 2025
You deserve the truth, not AI’s interpretation of it
WE all want to understand the world around us. Perhaps we want more clarity about the war in Gaza, or what our government is doing about the healthcare our family relies on
By Liz Corbin & Vincent Peyrègne
Oct. 3, 2025
Zim stuck in human rights quagmire
ZIMBABWE has continued to struggle in improving its human rights record and remains stuck in the predicament when some of its neighbours have recorded improved performance.
By Sydney Kawadza
Sep. 19, 2025
US dangles sanctions carrot to Zim
He said the Bill “prevents ideologues masquerading as diplomats from using their posts to push left-wing agendas instead of America’s interests”.
By Staff Reporter
Sep. 17, 2025
Democracy: Moving beyond rhetoric!
Arbitrary arrests and the suppression of freedom of expression have become tools to stifle dissent.
By Rumbidzayi Machimbirike
Sep. 15, 2025
Walking for freedom: Zimbabwean activists unite in Stockton region, UK
Election fraud from the ruling party ZANU-PF, recent elections have been marred by violence and rigging, denying citizens a fair democratic process.
By Diana Machingauta
May. 4, 2025
Global guidelines for selection of judges (Part 1)
An apex court has at least three core roles within a thriving and functional democracy.
By The Standard
Apr. 27, 2025
Deadly fiscal squeeze forces RBZ into caution... central bank plans US$6bn war chest to anchor stability
Local News
2h ago
AfDB redflags Zim over resource-backed loans... US$2,9 billion mortgaged between 2004 and 2019, bank claims
Local News
2h ago
