Sexist slandering has been used not just to describe Grace Mugabe, but to denigrate any women who aspire to political positions.
Zimbabwe
Politics and Society Zimbabwe to change its constitution under cover of COVID-19
Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration is streamrolling constitutional amendments while Zimbabweans are in lockdown.
Arts and Culture Netflix’s Cook Off – An authentically Zimbabwean no-budget romcom which can reinvigorate the film industry
A pulsating, multi-layered, engaging narrative, endowed with that infectious Zimbabwean sensibility, with a mix of mbira music playing in the background; interspersed with the familiar high-rise Harare buildings iconography, the dusty streets of Budiriro high density suburb, Cook Off feels authentic to the Zimbabwean experience.
Politics and Society Controls to manage fake news in Africa are affecting freedom of expression
Governments across the world are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Alongside the mountain of related challenges, fake news has become a source of frustration. Some are now referring to this fake news phenomenon as a ‘disinfodemic’.
Arts and Culture Pentecostals and the spiritual war against coronavirus in Africa
Framing the fight against coronavirus as a spiritual war may stem from a shared sense of discomfort about an adversary without discernible conscience; an impersonal demon.
Politics and Society COVID-19 could stall Africa’s integration agenda
Now more than ever, leaders should remember the benefits of freedom of movement and regional integration.
Politics and Society Court ruling pulls the rug from under Zimbabwe’s opposition
The electorate now has no viable political alternative that can be trusted with constitutionalism and rule of law.
Politics and Society Politicians continue to bicker while Zimbabweans are starving
Drought doesn’t necessarily translate to food insecurity – poor governance and failing infrastructure do.
Politics and Society China’s approach to peace in Africa is different. How and why
The Chinese model of peace differs fundamentally from that pursued by western nations.