Politicians in the spotlight of new accountability project

By Alex Bell 30 April 2013 Zimbabwe’s politicians will soon be able to grasp some understanding of how the public really view their performance, with the launch of a simple, online, people driven project that seeks to promote accountability. The ‘We are Zimbabwe’  project, launched by the activism...

Corruption & incompetence blamed in NRZ salary impasse

By Nomalanga Moyo 11 April 2012 The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) was this week heavily criticised for its proposal to pay its workers part-salaries and convert the balance into leave days. The parastatal owes its more than 7,000-strong workforce about $1.4 million in unpaid salaries and allowances,...

Convicted Howard Hospital nurse granted bail

By Alex Bell 2 April 2013 A nurse from the Salvation Army run Howard Hospital has been granted bail, after being convicted in connection with a public protest against the dismissal of the facility’s chief doctor. Milton Zindoga was arrested along with seven fellow nurses and 12 residents in the Chiweshe...