Zimbabwe is not collapsing into a one-party state through dramatic decree, but is instead drifting dangerously towards it through a systematic process of political monetization and the slow suffocation of pluralism.
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“We Are Moving Backwards in the Digital Economy”: LEAD Slams 15% Tax on Netflix, Spotify
The Labour Economists and Afrikan Democrats (LEAD) has issued a fierce condemnation of the Government’s decision to introduce a 15% withholding tax on international digital services, set to be effective from 1 January 2026.
Zimbabwe’s LEAD Slams Trump’s “Fragile White Supremacist Narrative” on South Africa
The inflammatory remarks issued by President Donald Trump following the G20 Summit in Johannesburg have galvanized a fierce, unified African response, moving beyond South Africa’s government to encompass political voices across the continent.
Beyond Rhetoric: LEAD Demands Guaranteed Funding and 50% Representation for Gender-Sensitive Budgeting
By Tendai Keith Guvamombe
The proposed 2026 National Budget for Zimbabwe, while acknowledging the need for gender equality, has been assessed as gender-aware but critically deficient in achieving a truly gender-transformative status.
Chaos and Tears: Zimbabwe’s Demolitions Spark Outrage – Is Justice Only for the Elite? Masarira asks
Harare, Zimbabwe – A wave of devastating demolitions across Zimbabwe has left countless families homeless, traumatized, and questioning the very purpose of the law. The Labour Economists and Afrikan Democrats (LEAD) have issued a scathing condemnation, demanding an immediate halt to the demolitions and urgent legal reforms, echoing a growing public outcry.