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Hot Seat is your go to platform for engaging debate, unbiased, balanced hard-hitting and in-depth analysis of the sectors of society.Your host is Violet Gonda, award-winning journalist who has worked from multiple countries interviewing global leaders, influencers and rights defenders.
The platform started more than 15 years ago as a radio programme that engaged Zimbabwean politics and providing alternative ways to circumvent state censorship in the country while reporting from exile. The unique strength of this platform is that it will focus on issues that are not only important to Zimbabwe, but which also affect African states and societies as a whole and seeks to go deeper to investigate complex issues.
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Featured Interviews
Featured Interviews
Garbage Politics
The sun is no longer shining in Zimbabwe’s Sunshine City! What’s behind Harare’s failure to manage refuse?
Zimbabwe @ 42: Personal Portraits Part 1
This month Zimbabwe marks 42 years of independence. But for many of the country’s youths, there is little to celebrate. Spotlight on Zimbabwe presents the first in a series of Independence Day personal portraits from a cross-section of Zimbabweans.
Zimbabwe’s 2022 By-Elections Tell Us?
On March 26th, Zimbabwe’s 2022 By-Elections were contested in 28 constituencies and 122 wards across Zimbabwe, in an election marked by low turnout. Episode 4 of the series Spotlight on Zimbabwean elections analyses these by-elections.
Zimbabwe’s 2022 By-elections
Saturday 26 March sees Zimbabwe's first by-elections since the Covid pandemic struck two years ago. With the economy continuing its downward trajectory, can ZANU PF convince its supporters to stay loyal?
Episode 2: Spotlight on Zimbabwean Elections: New Kid on The Block?
Episode 2: Spotlight on Zimbabwean Elections: New Kid on the Block? Can the Citizens Coalition for Change achieve what the MDC was never able to do and take power through elections?
Afghan Journalist Najiba Ayubi says “World Silence is killing us”
In an interview with Violet Gonda, an Afghan journalist and media leader, Najiba Ayubi claims that the world's silence is killing Afghans, particularly women and female journalists.
Zimbabwe: Politics
Zimbabwe: Politics
SAPES Policy Dialogue Forum: South Africa’s Policy Towards Zimbabwe
This is the 4th in the SAPES Trust Policy Dialogue series on 'Zimbabwe’s Deepening Crisis' and we are looking at ‘What We Have To Do Now”. Today’s theme is: South Africa’s Policy Towards Zimbabwe. We bring you this event in partnership with the South African Institute of International Affairs.
Sapes Policy Dialogue Series: What will it take to reach a Settlement in Zimbabwe
"Zimbabwe’s Deepening Crisis and we are looking for the way forward”: Today’s theme is: What will it take to reach a Settlement in Zimbabwe? The fundamental questions we will be asking are: Is the Zimbabwean crisis sufficient that it requires international pressure?
Zimbabwe: Towards Constitutionalism and The Return of the Military to the Barracks
SAPES Trust Policy Dialogue series on “Zimbabwe’s Deepening Crisis* and ‘What We Have To Do Now”. Today’s main theme is: Zimbabwe: Towards Constitutionalism and the Return of the Military to the Barracks. How can we stop the military from policing civilians
SAPES Dialogue: Harnessing Zimbabwe’s Diaspora Towards The National Settlement
“Zimbabwe’s Deepening Crisis* and ‘What We Have To Do Now”. Today’s main theme is: Harnessing Zimbabwe’s Diaspora Towards the National Settlement. The fundamental question we will be asking is: What does the Zim Diaspora really want and what is it prepared to do:
Hot Seat Interview with EU Ambassador
On the Hot Seat programme Journalist Violet Gonda spoke to European Union ambassador to Zimbabwe Philippe Van Damme on the bloc’s re-engagement strategy on Zimbabwe, land compensation and elections. What will be the EU position on Zimbabwe post Brexit?
Chamisa declared President of Zimbabwe at Anniversary Rally
The MDCT on Saturday declared Nelson Chamisa the winner of the July 30th presidential election and “installed” him as the President of Zimbabwe, at Gwanzura Stadium where the party was celebrating its 19th anniversary celebrations.
Zimbabwe: Chamisa Takes Presidential Fight to Constitutional Court
Nelson Chamisa's team of lawyers submitted Presidential Election petition at the Constitutional Court - Registry last Friday
ZESN Ladies Debate
Out of the 23 presidential candidates in the upcoming election, four are women. A first for Zimbabwe. Is the electorate ready for a woman president? What do the women, as individuals or as a collective bring to the local politics?
Zimbabwe: Elections
Zimbabwe: Elections
Making Elections Make Sense: THE IMPACT OF DELIMITATION ON ELECTORAL DEMOCRACY IN ZIMBABWE
Making Elections Make Sense: THE IMPACT OF DELIMITATION ON ELECTORAL DEMOCRACY IN ZIMBABWE
Making Elections Make Sense: Regulation of Political Parties: Considerations for Zimbabwe
Regulation of Political Parties: Considerations for Zimbabwe
Making Elections Make Sense: Contextualising The Implications Of Constitutional Amendment Bill No.2 On Zimbabwe’s Electoral Democracy
Contextualizing The Implications Of Constitutional Amendment Bill No.2 On Zimbabwe's Electoral Democracy
Elections have come and gone. As we look to the future, what lessons have we learnt? How can we make 2023 serve the best interest of our nation?
STARFM debate: Making Elections Make Sense: Elections have come and gone. As we look to the future, what
Episode 4: Unpacking the post election scenarios continued
Unpacking the post election scenarios with Shingi Munyeza & Chimhini Tawanda The 4th and last episode
Episode 3: Post Election Scenarios – Part 2
Episode 3: Post Election Scenarios - Part 2 Third episode looked at the various possible outcomes in the
Episode 3: Post Election Scenarios
Episode 3: Post Election Scenarios Third episode looked at the various possible outcomes in the historic election. Despite
Episode 2: Women, Politics & Elections in Zimbabwe
Episode 2: Women, Politics & Elections in Zimbabwe The focus of the second episode came at the backdrop
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Please help to support the platform Hot Seat with freelance female journalist Violet Gonda. This platform brings you unbiased, investigative, balanced hard-hitting and in-depth analysis of issues affecting the African continent, especially Zimbabwe. Any and all support is greatly appreciated. Excited to get to work.
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