Zimbabwe, Land of Contrasts

This is video of the Zimbabwe I knew and love. I'm sorry for the low quality of this old video. It does show the contrast of modern and old traditional life in the transitional period of the '80's and '90's. (Be sure to set view to "Original Size" for best picture.)

Who gets to count?

Cathy Buckle's Letter from Zimbabwe.

A Luta Continua

The Struggle Continues (A Luta Continua) in Zimbabwe.

From ZimOnline:

ZANU PF urges party youths to ‘silence opposition’
SADC tasks Mbeki to mediate in Zimbabwe
Mugabe spies get massive salary hike
Harare denies Mujuru resignation reports
Weapons discovery a ruse by Mugabe, says MDC
Police release Tsvangirai, 20 still detained
South Africa urges Mugabe to pursue dialogue
US warns citizens in Harare

From The Zimbabwean:

Mai Mujuru resigns


From SW Radio Africa:

Breaking News
Riot police have descended on Sakubva Late Thursday we had reports that riot police had descended on the high density suburb of Sakubva in Mutare and were indiscriminately beating people. They are also reported to be raiding the homes of MDC officials. At least 5 homes were raided. MDC information officer in Manicaland Pishai Muchauraya told us that an Inspector Dhliwayo is spearheading the vicious campaign in Sakubva.

News stories for Thursday 29 March

Soldiers beat up Mbare residents

Uniformed soldiers on Thursday descended on the High-density suburb of Mbare in Harare indiscriminately beating up residents. The arrived in two army trucks and began assaulting people using the rifle butts. A member of the Combined Harare Residents Association, Mfundo Milo, witnessed the assault and said it was completely unprovoked.

MDC activists badly tortured in police cells

The MDC has claimed that most of its activists who were arrested Wednesday when police stormed their party headquarters Harare , have been badly tortured by police. 4 of the 9 activists appeared in court Thursday and have been admitted to hospital with serious injuries. They face charges of attempted murder stemming from recent petrol bomb attacks the government is claiming is the work of the MDC.

Free-Zim Youth confront Angolan ambassador in London

The Free-Zim Youth (UK) movement Thursday made their displeasure known to the Angolan ambassador in London over allegations that Angola is to send 2500 police militia to help quell rising discontent in Zimbabwe . About 25 youths demonstrated at the embassy and presented a petition to the ambassador condemning the reported agreement.

Students urge Zimbabweans to support ZCTU stay-away

University students in Zimbabwe have said the mass stay-away organized by the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions is an event that will benefit the whole country and should be supported by all Zimbabweans. At a national meeting held last week they resolved to do everything in their power to make sure the ZCTU stay-away was a success.

SADC urged to take tough stance on Zimbabwe

While his ruthless state agents continued to abduct and torture opposition supporters and activists around the country, Robert Mugabe travelled to Tanzania Wednesday to attend an emergency Summit of Heads of State from the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC).

A cry for Zimbabwe -- By Desmond Tutu and Madeleine Albright

Harare judges told to stand up to Mugabe by M.Monare

God Hears the Cry of the Oppressed-Catholic bishops letter

Sokwanele on Sky News blog - Inside Zimbabwe -- This blog has very good descriptions of daily life in Zimbabwe today.

Dangers in the Bush

Charging elephant kills 2 Britons in Zimbabwe

Hwange, where this occurred, is heavily populated with elephants. Parts of the game park look like they have been bombed due to the destructive eating habits of elephants.

The article says elephants are second to crocodiles in the danger list to humans. Some authorities would rate hippos highter. However, elephants are not confined to the same proximity to water as hippos.

News from Moçambique

Exceptional Tides Affect Two More Cities
The Paquetequete neighbourhood in Pemba is where a friend of mine lives.

Death Toll in Blasts Reaches 100

Zimbabwe Wallpaper

Remember Zimbabwe during this period of crisis. Left click on the photo above to go to a full size copy. Right click it and choose "Set as Background" to make it the wallpaper on your computer so you'll always have the beauty of Zimbabwe before you.

Political Humour from Zimbabwe

The results of Mugabe-style "land reform." -- Sokwanele-Zvakakwana

Zimbabwe playing cards -- BBC (AFP origin)

Zim OnLine!


Zim OnLine!

Moçambique Munitions

Photo from the BBC (AP origin) showing soldiers retrieving stray munitions after Maputo blast.

Maputo Death Toll up to 93

Even after a war is over, it continues to kill. Northern Moçambique, where I lived, continued to suffer from land mines left over from the struggle for independence and the civil war that followed. Now the blast in Maputo is reported to be caused by stored weapons and ammunition left over from the war.

Mozambique fire blast kills 93

Mozambique armory explosion (Photo gallery)

Mozambique fire blast kills 72

This is on the opposite end of the country from where I lived.

Mozambique fire blast kills 72

The death toll from a fire and explosions at Mozambique's national weapons depot rose to 72, the country's health minister said Friday.FULL STORY

Mozambique: More Than 50 Dead in Maputo Blasts

Dozens Dead in Mozambique Blasts - BBC

Explosions Rock Maputo