Daily Archives: November 21, 2017

CSPR wants Budget Act enacted

The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has observed that the lack of relevant pieces of legislation in the financial sector is making it difficult for citizens to hold to account public officers. CSPR Programs Manager Edward Musosa says there is therefore need for government to expedite the enactment of the  Budget Act because this piece of legislation will help ...

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SADC displeases MNT Leader

Opposition Movement for National Transformation (MNT) President Daniel Shimunza says the entire SADC leadership has failed to appreciate the human suffering the people of Zimbabwe have endured by their continued support for President Robert Mugabe. Mr. Shimunza says Zimbabweans have endured much of the 37-years under a regime that ruled with an iron fist, with foreign sanctions resulting in economic ...

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Zimbabwe latest: Mugabe faces impeachment by parliament

The party of Zimbabwe’s embattled President Robert Mugabe is to begin moves to impeach him. A Zanu-PF official said a motion to strip him of the presidency would be presented to parliament on Tuesday, and the process could take just two days. The motion accuses the 93-year-old of charges including allowing his wife Grace to “usurp constitutional power”. Military leaders, ...

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Misapplication of funds worries Finish envoy to Zambia

Finish Ambassador to Zambia Timo Olkkonen says the continued reports of misapplication of funds are denting Zambia’s image internationally. Mr. Olkkonen has expressed concern that some Civil Society Organizations have been cited of misapplication of donor funds. He says the funding appetite by donors will be reduced if the vice is not addressed. Mr. Olkkonnen has told Q-news that revelations ...

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