Child rape epidemic in Zimbabwe

"Tens of thousands of children have been sexually abused in Zimbabwe in a growing epidemic that has shocked human rights activists. A single clinic in the capital, Harare, says it has treated nearly 30,000 girls and boys who were abused in the past four years ‑ an average...

Failing to fight poverty

Barry Artiste Op/Ed As heartbreaking as it is to hear and see when children die of hunger and disease, pointing the wagging fingers of accusations against western countries is ludicrous. For one, look to the governments of these countries first and find out how this can...

Claims Of Increase Child Abuse In Zimbabwe Grows

It is often said that the children are those who pay the price for the errors of adults. It is also evident that the same applies to the events in Zimbabwe. A journalist from the BBC visited the Family Support Trust Clinic and interviewed one of the pedaitricians. According...

Human Rights Watch to SADC: Pressure Mugabe

Georgette Gagnon of Human Rights Watch has alsked the Southern African Development Council to apply pressure on the ZANU-PF Government of Robert Mugabe in Zimbabwe. The declarations come after the withdrawal of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangerai [MDC] from the National...

Zimbabwe Opposition Figure To Go On Trial

In a return to the era before the power sharing agreement, a Zimbabwe Opposition Figure will be going to trial. According to Judge Joseph Musakwa of the Mutare High Court, Roy Bennett will go on trial on November 9, 2009 under charges of terrorism. This is a Breaking News...

Zimbabwe Power Arrangement Falling Apart?

While the world is reeling from the financial crisis, Zimbabwe has been on the back burner. At the present time, it appears that the National Unity Government is falling apart. Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangerai announced on October 16,2009 that he was withdrawing...

Zimbabwe Female Football [Soccer] For HIV/AIDS Patients

Zimbabwe [besides being known for its natural beauty and the antics of its President Mugabe] is also recognized as a country where people with HIV and AIDS are stygmatized. It appears that a group of Zimbabwean Female Football [Soccer] Players want to change that. ARV...

Nestles Cancels Milk Deal With Mugabe's Wife

A few days ago, I wrote an article about the deals between Swiss Multinational Nestle and Mugabe's wife. The story generated attention with Now Public readers and members of the staff. It also generated a boycott threat from various human rights groups. I can now write...

Zimbabwe Human Rights Activist Freed

Jestina Mukoko received a permament stay from prosecution by the Supreme Court of Zimbabwe. The reason was her testimony has to how she was dragged from her home and beaten after being accused of plotting to overthrow the country's President Robert Mugabe. Ms. Mukoko was...

Nestle Links With Mugabe's Wife

A report from the British Sunday Telegraph has revealed that the Swiss Multinational Company Nestle has been buying milk from a farm that was seized by the Zimbabwe Government and currently belongs to Grace Mugabe [wife of the Zimbabwean President]. It has been revealed that...