Zimbabwe: NANGO Calls for Release of Trade Union Leaders
Press Release May 14, 2008
Press Release May 14, 2008
NANGO stands in solidarity with ZCTU trade union leaders, and condemns their arbitrary arrest, detention, and denial of bail. Political Prisoners and Prisoners of Conscience have to be released immediately.
The National Association of Non Governmental Organisations (NANGO)representing Non Governmental Organisations operating in Zimbabwe joins the International Trade Union Movement and workers in Zimbabwe in expressing outrage at the arrest, harassment, detention and denial of bail of Trade Union Leaders.
The National Association of Non Governmental Organisations (NANGO)representing Non Governmental Organisations operating in Zimbabwe joins the International Trade Union Movement and workers in Zimbabwe in expressing outrage at the arrest, harassment, detention and denial of bail of Trade Union Leaders.
South Africa: Change Course on Land or Face Grave Consequences
Businessday posted to the web on: 08 May 2008
Businessday posted to the web on: 08 May 2008
Land reform in SA is in trouble. Be warned: this is not just another policy issue in which government capacity is unequal to a difficult task. This is an issue that affects the very foundation of our 1994 constitutional compromise on property rights.
Zimbabwe: NGOs Condemn Human Rights Violations
MISA-Zimbabwe Communiqué, 9 May 2008
MISA-Zimbabwe Communiqué, 9 May 2008
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA Zimbabwe) Communiqué reporting that the Government of Zimbabwe was ‘roundly condemned’ for ongoing human rights atrocities by NGO’s from Africa and beyond. The Government of Zimbabwe delivered a ‘subdued’ report in the face of these serious concerns.
South Africa: We Should All Be Up in Arms
April 28, 2008 The Times
April 28, 2008 The Times
The SA government’s management of the weapons-for-Zimbabwe saga was scandalous. On Sunday, South Africans celebrated their 14th Freedom Day, and the life of Nelson Mandela and other liberation icons.
Meanwhile, next door, in Zimbabwe, the Nelson Mandela Avenue offices of the opposition MDC — the probable poll victor in the March 29 elections — had been raided.
Meanwhile, next door, in Zimbabwe, the Nelson Mandela Avenue offices of the opposition MDC — the probable poll victor in the March 29 elections — had been raided.
Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR): Baseline Conditions Must be Met by Authorities
Press Statement May 4, 2008
Press Statement May 4, 2008
Baseline conditions must be met by the authorities if a second presidential election is to be at all acceptable in law and practice. Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has noted the announcement of the results of the presidential elections by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) on 2 May 2008 after an unprecedented delay of over one month.
Zimbabwe: NANGO Strongly Condemns Crack Down on Civil Society Organizations and Activists
Press Release, Harare 05 May 2008
Press Release, Harare 05 May 2008
Election environment for run-off impacted by violence, intimidation and harrassment. The National Association of Non Governmental Organisations (NANGO) strongly condemns the raids on Civil Society Organizations that have occurred around the country in the aftermath of the March 29, 2008 Harmonised Elections. The raids have been invariably characterised by intimidation and harassment.
Under the Radar: Pentecostalism in South Africa and its Potential Social and Economic Role
In March 2008 the Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) issued a study finding that the rise of Pentecostalism in South Africa is associated with attitudes and habits that promote independence, entrepreneurship and development.
Young African Liberals Strengthen Cooperation
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| Participants at the Liberal Youth Meeting |













