Feature: Zim gravitates towards Russia, Ukraine geo-political vortex… Lukashenko visit a threat to re-engagement with West
Mnangagwa and Lukashenko held several meetings including on defence and security while a business delegation from Belarus held talks with their Zimbabwean counterparts.
By Sydney Kawadza
Feb. 17, 2023
Belarus cashes in on Zim sanctions
Zanu PF party spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa said this was a move to bust sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by the United States and the United Kingdom.
By Priviledge Gumbodete
Feb. 6, 2023
Lukashenko visit puts Zim in West’s crosshairs
Belarus manufactures state-of-the-art advanced military systems.
By Nevanji Madanhire
Feb. 3, 2023
Muckracker: We really need to take our friend Lukashenko’s advice seriously
Lukashenko came bearing a lot of gifts, anything from tractors to election advice.
By Muckracker
Feb. 3, 2023
Mayor defends Harare-Minsk twinning arrangement
Lukashenko once declared himself the “last standing European dictator.”
By Problem Masau
Feb. 2, 2023
Polls are tricky, Belarus warns ED
Lukashenko said the Zanu PF leader would face stiff competition in general elections likely to be held by end of July.
By Tafadzwa Kachiko
Feb. 1, 2023
Commotion as Belarus President lands at RGM Airport
Overzealous supporters ended up getting beaten up by anti-riot police manning the domestic flights terminal that was used as the welcoming ground for Lukashenko.
By Tafadzwa Kachiko
Jan. 31, 2023
World View: Might Russia use its 'tactical' nukes?
Putin started hinting heavily that he might use nuclear weapons if other countries intervened to prevent his conquest of Ukraine on the very first day of the war.
By Gwynne Dyer
Sep. 2, 2022
Total shutdown looms
Public Service, Social Welfare and Labour minister Paul Mavima later begged civil servants not to go on strike. On the other hand however, there were disturbing reports that the Health and Child Care ministry had dragged nurses for disciplinary hearings over their June protest.
By The NewsDay
Jul. 17, 2022