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Cops invade villages in Hurungwe compile names of village heads
Police officers in Mashonaland West-Hurungwe West Ward 24 reportedly invaded the villages and compiled the names of the village heads in a move believed to be meant to consolidate Zanu PF's power ahea...Published: 3 hrs ago | 201 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Bulawayo province meets
ZANU-PF Politburo member Joshua Malinga has urged members of the Bulawayo Provincial Co-ordinating Committee to attend a meeting set for Davies Hall today.Malinga, who was tasked by the party'...Published: 4 hrs ago | 117 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa defends move to have Mugabe appoint CJ
VICE President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said there is nothing sinister about the President choosing the country's Chief Justice as this is standard practice the world over, including in countries such a...Published: 5 hrs ago | 96 | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai's MDC-T hits hard times
Office property belonging to the cash-strapped MDC-T party was attached by the messenger of court this Friday (today) from the party's Harvest House headquarters in Harare over a US$180 000 debt owed ...Published: 20 hrs ago | 2411 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe 'positions herself as possible successor'
President Robert Mugabe's wife once said the 93-year-old leader should run "as a corpse" in the 2018 elections if he dies before the vote. Now politically ambitious Grace Mugabe is positioning herself...Published: 22 hrs ago | 2577 | by AP
Rights watchdog helps victims of human right violation get justice in Zimbabwe
A human rights watchdog, Heal Zimbabwe has said it works tirelessly to protect and assist victims of violence and ensure that they are able to access justice and requisite psycho-social services....Published: 28 Jul 2017 at 12:04hrs | 118 | by Stephen Jakes
Morgan, primary elections - like a coalition - are a necessary evil
IT'S getting harder and harder to keep track of political developments in Zimbabwe.What with all the brouhaha going on every which way you look and at many levels? If you do not keep your eye ...Published: 28 Jul 2017 at 07:50hrs | 831 | by Conway Tutani
SA not innocent of the demise of Zimbabwe
Former Radio Zimbabwe presenter Eric Knight has said South Africa is not innocent of the demise of Zimbabwe following its fraudulent mediation ahead of the 2008 global political agreement."Sou...Published: 28 Jul 2017 at 07:04hrs | 5617 | by Stephen Jakes
89 CSOs rap parly for passing Amendment bill on Chief Justice appointment
About 89 Civil Society Organisaions have rapped parliament of Zimbabwe for passing the Amendment Bill No 1 of the constitution in which it gives powers to the President to appoint the Chief Justice....Published: 28 Jul 2017 at 07:01hrs | 427 | by Stephen Jakes
Aspiring MP threatens family with death
AN aspiring MDC-T legislator for Makoni South allegedly threatened to kill a Zanu-PF Makoni South assistant co-ordinator and his family once he is voted into Parliament next year.Chamunorwa Mu...Published: 28 Jul 2017 at 06:55hrs | 1280 | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai gave Mugabe's party chance to change laws at will
Zimbabwe Communist Party Secretary General Ngqabutho Nicholas Mabhena has blamed MDC-T and its leader Morgan Tsvangirai for enabling the ruling Zanu PF a chance to change laws and constitution at will...Published: 28 Jul 2017 at 06:51hrs | 818 | by Stephen Jakes
Tsvangirai to launch Mujuruless coalition on August 5
OPPOSITION parties' proposed grand coalition to challenge President Robert Mugabe's reign in next year's general elections is now set to be officially launched on August 5, NewsDay reported.So...Published: 28 Jul 2017 at 06:30hrs | 664 | by Staff reporter
Zimdollar to return
GOVERNMENT is building diamond and gold reserves to back the local currency upon its re-introduction in future, Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said.VP Mnangagwa refused to disclose when...Published: 28 Jul 2017 at 06:28hrs | 1462 | by Staff reporter
Morgan Tsvangirai and ghost of July 31
THERE shall be no coalition of opposition political parties any time soon beside the delusions of a "grand" one. That means Zanu-PF is left to fight demons only from within for possibly a landslide vi...Published: 28 Jul 2017 at 06:19hrs | 135 | by Joram Nyathi
MDC-T takes on Zec over BVR software tender
FORMER Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's MDC-T party has vowed to take on the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) over its delays in the procurement of outstanding software and hardware for the biome...Published: 28 Jul 2017 at 06:17hrs | 182 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa is being sent by Mnangagwa to call for Mugabe to go
This is the full text of the address by President Mugabe to the Zanu-PF Women's League Assembly at the Zanu-PF National Headquarters in Harare yesterday.THE First Lady Mai Mugabe; our Vice Pre...Published: 28 Jul 2017 at 06:12hrs | 398 | by Staff reporter
The army shoots at ZEC, Dabengwa is in defensive formation
The supreme commander of ZIPRA forces and president of ZAPU Dr Dumiso Dabengwa warns that Zimbabwe security services top aides to President Mugabe, the Joint Operations Command (JOC) have invaded ...Published: 27 Jul 2017 at 23:06hrs | 1201 | by Themba Mthethwa
Should we be talking about VP posts or poverty issues?
I'm really disappointed with the current politics both in Zanu PF and Government when the whole country is languishing in poverty. Is it the right time to be discussing about VP Posts or it is the tim...Published: 27 Jul 2017 at 20:33hrs | 175 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
'I will choose all senate candidate,' decrees Tsvangirai - last democratic vestiges gone
Babies are so flexible they can have their foot in their mouth. It is disconcerting when an adult makes a habit of having their foot in the mouth. Tsvangirai has the intellectual habit of putting both...Published: 27 Jul 2017 at 19:40hrs | 346 | by Nomusa Garikai
Tsvangirai bans MDC-T primaries
MDC-T leader, Morgan Tsvangirai has reportedly banned holding of primary elections to choose party candidates to contest next year's general elections, saying candidates will be nominated through cons...Published: 27 Jul 2017 at 18:06hrs | 1039 | by Staff reporter
Entirely my fault, Cdes
Dear Cabinet and Politburo membersCOMRADES, when I look at these people who always make noise; flinging all manner of accusations against us, even to the point of being openly disrespectful of...Published: 27 Jul 2017 at 17:51hrs | 709 | by CZ
SADC ruled 2008 election 'free and fair', says Sikhumbuzo Moyo - that is a lie
Sikhumbuzo Moyo, I too applaud Dr Dabengwa for calling for next year's elections to be postponed but, alike you, I do not have my head buried in the sand. "In his article published on the 21st...Published: 27 Jul 2017 at 12:25hrs | 759 | by Wilbert Mukori
Unity among Mugabe's opponents falter
NEGOTIATIONS to unite Zimbabwe's opposition against President Robert Mugabe's ruling party before elections next year are foundering on disputes over who'll be the alliance leader and guarantees of se...Published: 27 Jul 2017 at 08:21hrs | 1272 | by Bloomberg
Inyathi hospital hires builders from Harare, ignores jobless locals
There is a potential explosive matter in Bubi district where villagers have complained over the importation of labour into the district while thousands of local youth are unemployed.This was r...Published: 27 Jul 2017 at 07:27hrs | 2717 | by Stephen Jakes
'I applaud Dabengwa for telling the truth'
In his article published on the 21st of July 2017, the honourable President of ZAPU his Excellency Dr Dumiso Dabengwa suggested that 2018 elections needs to be postponed because ZEC is using 2013 syst...Published: 27 Jul 2017 at 07:03hrs | 1256 | by Sikhumbuzo Moyo
War vets accuse police, CIO
WAR veterans have accused the police of undoing peace education activities in communities ravaged by political violence ahead of elections expected next year.In a statement, Zimbabwe National ...Published: 27 Jul 2017 at 06:48hrs | 596 | by Staff reporter
Undenge dismiss fresh attempts to elbow him out
ZANU-PF Manicaland provincial chairman, Samuel Undenge, yesterday dismissed fresh attempts to elbow him out of the provincial executive, describing party members behind the plot as "misdirected"....Published: 27 Jul 2017 at 06:36hrs | 120 | by Staff reporter
Dabengwa first to call 'postponement' of 2018 elections - more nak3d Emperors will follow
May I be the first person to salute Dr Dumiso Dabengwa for being the SECOND of our, otherwise morbid, corrupt and incompetent opposition politicians given to burying their heads in the sand and talkin...Published: 26 Jul 2017 at 23:12hrs | 702 | by Wilbert Mukori
Why Zimbabwe must remove the Chinese
Throughout history every discussion that have to do with removal of a certain race from a country was and is still believed to be racism, inhumanity and in worst cases as criminal. That makes the whol...Published: 26 Jul 2017 at 19:21hrs | 1248 | by Believe S. Chikomo
JOC running Zimbabwe's command elections
The continued involvement of the Joint Operations Command (JOC) in the running of the country's elections is likely to work against the fight for free, fair and credible polls, Zapu president, Dumiso ...Published: 26 Jul 2017 at 14:39hrs | 593 | by Staff reporter
Mlandi Wetshitshi Inyoni Emnyami to launch CD
Fast-rising new kid on the block and maskandi artist Mlandi Wetshitshi Inyoni Emnyami is set to launch his second album on the 5th of August in Tembisa Enhlanzeni Hostel."I am inviting people ...Published: 26 Jul 2017 at 13:50hrs | 268 | by Staff Reporter
US building $200m new embassy, 'future is bright', says Ambassador - could not be any brighter
"We hope the future is bright and I will highlight why the United States government thinks it is. Our commitment remains to Zimbabwe," announced USA Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Mr Harry Thomas. ...Published: 26 Jul 2017 at 09:41hrs | 979 | by Wilbert Mukori
Tsvangirai demands Mphoko apology
MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai is demanding an apology from Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko for his remarks that the former prime minister was once involved in an assassination attempt on the late nat...Published: 26 Jul 2017 at 08:34hrs | 1397 | by Staff reporter
Kasukukuwere, Sekeramayi unwittingly sell out dictator Mugabe
Dear Editor,Allow me space to raise a very pertinent observation that proves beyond any reasonable doubt that Mugabe has instructed the police not to arrest anyone who commits crime for the sa...Published: 26 Jul 2017 at 08:33hrs | 4689 | by Kennedy Kaitano
MDC-T makes outrageous demands on coalition
MDC-T has demanded that the National People's Party led by Dr Joice Mujuru confines itself to rural constituencies if the two parties are to form an alliance ahead of next year's harmonised elections....Published: 26 Jul 2017 at 06:43hrs | 588 | by Staff reporter
Time to write Tsvangirai's (political) obituary
Morgan Tsvangirai is ill. Let's all pray for him. The opposition MDC-T leader was last year diagnosed with colon cancer and it has taken a toll on his health, wasting away his once bouncing, chubby se...Published: 26 Jul 2017 at 06:32hrs | 372 | by Tichaona Zindoga
MDC-T supporter attacked, left for dead
AN MDC-T activist, George Sande, was reportedly attacked and left for dead by suspected Zanu-PF supporters in Mbare high-density suburb on Monday after they accused him of entering the area wearing th...Published: 26 Jul 2017 at 06:30hrs | 243 | by Staff reporter
MDC-T Masvingo Cadres mobilise support for Tsvangirai
MDC-T provincial leaders held a highly subscribed meeting at Mupandawana in Gutu Masvingo to mobilise support for Morgan Tsvangirai in the 2018 elections.36 wards attended this meeting , the P...Published: 25 Jul 2017 at 21:04hrs | 721 | by Patricia Masiyakurima
Mugabe and politics of fear
Zimbabweans are more afraid today than they have been in a long time, with the majority unable to exercise their free will in elections because they are worried about being victims of political violen...Published: 25 Jul 2017 at 15:30hrs | 613 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's youth plan backfires
The Zanu-PF Youth League, which carries the ruling party's hopes of retaining power at next year's elections, has hit turbulence owing to seismic divisions among its members over President Robert Muga...Published: 25 Jul 2017 at 15:29hrs | 1834 | by Staff reporter
Without reforms, no fair election
The Movement of Democratic Party won the 2008 election, but Zanu Pf government simply refused to transfer power, and having withheld election results for more than a month without an explanation to th...Published: 25 Jul 2017 at 07:57hrs | 711 | by Zanda Shumba
Many accept it is 'madness' contesting flawed election - they lack the guts to walk away
"It has been said that insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Zimbabweans cannot, must not, participate in another ZANU PF controlled election. That woul...Published: 25 Jul 2017 at 07:47hrs | 399 | by Wilbert Mukori
Ezra Tshisa condemns Zim sloganeering
Former ZBC presenter Ezra Tshisa Sibanda has condemned the Zimbabwean [political parties sloganeering which is based on ridiculing each other saying it is getting to mad levels."Zimbabweans sl...Published: 25 Jul 2017 at 07:39hrs | 2417 | by Stephen Jakes
Tsvangirai, Biti talks in limbo
COALITION talks between MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai (pictured) and his People's Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart Tendai Biti are reportedly on the verge of collapse amid reports Biti is demanding...Published: 25 Jul 2017 at 07:29hrs | 1411 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe heads for Mashonaland West interface rally
President Mugabe heads to Mashonaland West Province on Saturday for his fifth interactive meeting with the youths.This comes as the Zanu-PF Youth League, which is organising the interface asse...Published: 25 Jul 2017 at 07:25hrs | 292 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's opponents raises red flags
OPPOSITION parties yesterday admitted that they were worried following Zanu-PF youth leader, Kudzanayi Chipanga's recent claims that the ruling party has already won the polls and was just awaiting st...Published: 25 Jul 2017 at 07:11hrs | 403 | by Staff reporter
Mukupe hits back at Kasukuwere
Zanu-PF Harare East legislator Terence Mukupe has hit back at Zanu-PF National Political Commissar Saviour Kasukuwere after he threatened to deal with him in the forthcoming general elections....Published: 24 Jul 2017 at 18:37hrs | 2878 | by Ndou Paul
Notorious gang flees Mugabe rally
Zanu-PF supporters on Friday turned on one of the suspected terror groups, forcing it to flee Lupane on Friday moments after an angry President Robert Mugabe had finished his address in which he disow...Published: 24 Jul 2017 at 13:42hrs | 4148 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's opponents face tough 2018 polls
There is growing consensus among political analysts that the country's opposition will find it difficult to defeat President Robert Mugabe and his deeply-divided Zanu-PF in next year's much-awaited na...Published: 24 Jul 2017 at 13:41hrs | 778 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF 'burns' in Bulawayo
Zanu-PF's hopes of uniting its warring officials in Bulawayo ahead of the crucial 2018 elections could be diminishing as the provincial leadership on Saturday painted a picture of a party gripped by l...Published: 24 Jul 2017 at 13:39hrs | 1739 | by Staff reporter
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