Category - Morgan Tsvangirai

Christian students say Zimbabwe's unity government is failing

Ecumenical News International — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:48:36 +0100

Zimbabwe's coalition government has failed to address widespread hunger and human rights violations in the country, a national Christian youth movement has charged.

Zimbabwean Prime Minister booed out of Southwark Cathedral

agency reporter — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:27:14 +0100

Zimbabwean PM Morgan Tsvangirai was forced to abandon a speech at Southwark Anglican Cathedral, as ex-pats jeered his call for a return to their homeland to rebuild the nation.

Coventry memorial service announced for Susan Tsvangirai

staff writers — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:16:19 +0000

A UK service will be held in memory of Susan Tsvangirai, the wife of Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, on Saturday 14 March 2009 at Coventry Methodist Central Hall at 1.30 pm.

Churches in Zimbabwe say Zanu-PF is showing 'bad faith'

Ecumenical News International — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:01:21 +0000

The only known functioning ecumenical church grouping in Zimbabwe says Mugabe's Zanu-PF party is showing "bad faith" in relation to a unity government formed with the Movement for Democratic Change party earlier in February 2009.

Anglican archbishops launch Lent appeal for Zimbabwe

staff writers — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:34:38 +0000

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York launched a Lent appeal for Zimbabwe on Ash Wednesday, as Christians in Britain and beyond joined in a day of prayer and fasting for the troubled country.

Southern African church leaders watch and wait on Zimbabwe power sharing

Ecumenical News International — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:01:25 +0000

Southern African church leaders have yet to endorse the new power-sharing government in Zimbabwe where citizens are hoping for a revival of the country's economy, just law and good governance.

Churches declare continuing solidarity with the Zimbabwean people

staff writers — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 01:34:39 +0000

Catholic bishops marked yesterday as a special 'Zimbabwe Sunday' to encourage prayer and solidarity for the beleaguered people of the Southern African nation, as its new unity government emerges.

Zimbabwean Christians set out hopes for unity government

Ecumenical News International — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 14:02:21 +0000

The Zimbabwe Christian Alliance hopes the proposed government of national unity will see the rule of law established in the country immediately and that it will release all political prisoners.

Hunger strikers demand justice in Zimbabwe as leaders meet

staff writers — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 22:43:43 +0000

Africa's heads of state meeting on Sunday 1 February were greeted by hunger strikers calling for justice and democracy in Zimbabwe as the political leaders continue to seek an accommodation to end the country's crisis.

Reconstruction is the aim, say Zimbabwe church leaders

agency reporter — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:08:39 +0000

Church leaders in Zimbabwe are starting a process of self-examination and change which will enable them to take up a significant role in the reconstruction of their country alongside other civil society organisations.