MDC-T bigwigs accused of trying to rig elections
2013 May 21 | 1334 Views
MDC-T will finally hold its primary elections on Saturday amid escalating internal disgruntlement with members accusing party bigwigs of trying to rig the outcome. The party's primaries, which were initially scheduled to take place at the beginning of the month, were postponed twice due to infightin...by Staff Reporter
Tsvangirai led MDC fingered in Chegutu violence
2013 May 20 | 1685 Views
The state media on Monday said the Tsvangirai led MDC has been fingered in the violence that disturbed voter registration in Chegutu east over the weekend.It is alleged that villagers started queuing as early as 5am at Neuso Clinic on Sunday but an MDC-T councillor, identified as Mr Lloyd Chakanetsa...by Staff Reporter
MDC-T primaries set for May 24
2013 May 19 | 1570 Views
The MDC-T has all but admitted that Zimbabwe should hold harmonised elections in line with the expiry of the Seventh Parliament on June 29.Over the past few weeks, the party has been advocating the postponement of the elections, arguing there were still outstanding issues in the Global Political A...by Staff reporter
MDC-T to hold its National Policy Conference in Harare
2013 May 16 | 2047 Views
The MDC-T will hold its National Policy Conference at the Jubilee Christian Centre in Harare from May 17 to 19 May 2013.The theme for this year's Conference is; "Towards Real Transformation".The party leader, President Morgan Tsvangirai will deliver the key note address during the three-day Convent...by Ndou Paul
MDCs rift widens
2013 May 16 | 2286 Views
Rifts between the 2 MDC formations have widened further squandering any chances of a reunion before forthcoming polls. As polls draw closer PM Morgan Tsvangirai and Welshman Ncube have been under pressure to present a united front against President Mugabe to increase their chances of dislodgin...by Staff reporter
MDC-T official denied bail
2013 May 16 | 1544 Views
The MDC-T organising secretary for Manicaland province, Musikavanhu MP Prosper Mutseyami, who was detained last week over public violence charges, had his freedom cut short on Tuesday after the State rejected his $100 bail shortly after Chipinge magistrate Vusimuzi Gapara had assented to it, the New...by Staff Reporter
Mugabe, Welshman Ncube agree
2013 May 16 | 4234 Views
PRESIDENT Mugabe and MDC leader Professor Welshman Ncube yesterday consented to a request by a Harare man, Mr Jealousy Mawarire, to have his court application for early proclamation of election dates heard on an urgent basis. Deputy Attorney-General Advocate Prince Machaya, who was representing th...by Staff Reporter
Coca-cola denies accusations of propping up MDC-T's electoral chances
2013 May 14 | 2858 Views
COCA-COLA Zimbabwe has been forced to deny accusations that a new marketing campaign for its canned drinks is designed to shore up the electoral chances of the MDC-T.The pro-Zanu PF state-run Herald newspaper on Monday said the timing of the Coca-cola campaign, coming as it does just a few weeks bef...by Staff reporter
Infiltration of MDC-T by ZANU-PF is a myth
2013 May 13 | 1966 Views
The postponement of primary elections by MDC-T is a tip of the problems and challenges facing the party as we head towards the home stretch for the harmonised elections to be held this year. The list of the aspiring candidates for some constituencies was finalised some weeks ago. T...by Kennedy Mapesa Mandaza
Ingabe ikuphatheleni i-MDC, njalo kusizani ukuyivotela?
2013 May 13 | 2825 Views
Bantu base Bulilima-Mangwe le Mat'South ivoti lenu elathi ngo 2008 lavotela u-MDC lapho kuzwelonke abanye bevotela i-Zanu-PF le MDC-T alizange lidlaliseke. Lasebenza ngendlela enkulu. Ewe, kuliqiniso ukuthi akukhange kwabakhona ushintsho olukhulu empilweni zethu ngaphandle kwezinto ezimbili: ukuthi ...by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo
MDC-T supporting dwindling, claims Chihwayi
2013 May 13 | 2140 Views
The MDC formation led by Professor Welshman Ncube says the Morgan Tsvangirai-led MDC-T's support base is dwindling as it is making inroads in areas once dominated by the Prime Minister's faction.Deputy spokesperson of the Prof Ncube-led MDC formation Mr Kurauone Chihwayi told New Ziana that at least...by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai settles labour case outside court
2013 May 13 | 2655 Views
Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and a former researcher in his office Mr Douglas Munakira last week settled their labour case outside the court with the latter pocketing US$2 000.Munakira, who was a research officer with the Institute of Democratic Alternative of Zimbabwe (IDAZ), cited the Prime M...by Staff Reporter
MDC-T invites CIA
2013 May 13 | 3702 Views
The state media reports that the MDC led by Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has invited three Central Intelligence Agency agents to attend its policy conference set for this Friday as part of last ditch efforts to formulate an appealing election manifesto ahead of the impending harmonised po...by Staff Reporter
Magistrate dismisses MDC-T official's discharge application
2013 May 09 | 1666 Views
The director of research in Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's office, Thabani Mpofu, accused of flouting the country's firearms law, had his application for discharge dismissed yesterday.Mpofu is accused of failing to renew a firearm certificate and keeping the firearm in a non-secure place.In dis...by Staff Reporter
Ikuphatheleni iMDC, kusiza ngani ukuyivotela?
2013 May 08 | 2783 Views
Bantu base Bulilima-Mangwe le Mat'South ivoti lenu elathi ngo 2008 lavotela u-MDC lapho kuzwelonke abanye bevotela i-Zanu PF le MDC-T alizange lidlaliseke.Lasebenza ngendlela enkulu. Ewe, kuliqiniso ukuthi akukhange kwabakhona ushintsho olukhulu empilweni zethu ngaphandle kwezinto ezimbili: ukuthi k...by Mnu Emmanuel Moyo
68-year-old woman bashed by MDC-T
2013 May 07 | 2459 Views
A 68-year-old woman was allegedly beaten by an MDC-T member who accused her of backing a rival candidate. Mrs Tendai Murambiwa who is the MDC-T chair for Ward One in Masvingo urban was allegedly assaulted by a colleague in Mucheke suburb during heated verbal exchanges between supporters of rival can...by Staff Reporter
ALERT - Soldiers suspiciously deployed at mobile voter registration centre
2013 May 07 | 3331 Views
The MDC led by PM Morgan Tsvangirai on Tuesday morning issued a public alert on highly suspicious soldiers being deployed near a mobile voter registration centre in Harare West."ALERT - There is a highly suspicious and covert deployment of soldiers a few metres from Malborough High School in ...by Ndou Paul
Its 'legally impossible' to have elections at the end of June says MDC-T
2013 May 07 | 2812 Views
The MDC-T on Monday said it is 'legally impossible' to have elections at the end of June this year, as suggested by the former ruling ZANU PF party.Party spokesman Douglas Mwonzora added that it is also both 'physically and logically' impossible to 'sleep walk' into an election without implementing ...by Tichaona Sibanda
MDC-T denies that its popularity ratings have plunged
2013 May 06 | 2419 Views
Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's MDC party has denied that its popularity ratings have plunged, disputing an opinion poll which revealed that it suffered a slide.The MDC is facing a rough ride in the GNU, and its leader Tsvangirai seem to have been outwitted by his foe, President Robert Mugabe, a ...by Staff reporter
MDC-T official arrested for insulting Mugabe
2013 May 02 | 2589 Views
Solomon Madzore, the MDC-T Youth Assembly leader was arrested this morning by police officers from the Harare Central Police Station's Law and Order Section on charges of undermining the office of the President.The police are claiming that Madzore last month addressed an MDC-T rally in Mbire, Mashon...by Ndou Paul
Margaret Dongo to join MDC-T?
2013 April 29 | 2837 Views
MDC-T leader Mr Morgan Tsvangirai has approached Zimbabwe Union of Democrats founder Mrs Margaret Dongo to join his "grand coalition" project, a development analysts attributed to increasing panic in light of surveys that have pointed to a surge in support for President Mugabe and Zanu-PF. Sources a...by Takunda Maodza
'MDC-T is craving for the attention of the commander which they will not gest' - Zanu-PF
2013 April 28 | 1973 Views
The state media on Sunday reported that the country's security commanders have dismissed claims that they have engaged Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai to secure their positions after the forthcoming harmonised elections, saying the reports were part of MDC-T attempts to rope them into its securit...by Staff Reporter
MDC-T denies fiddling with voters roll
2013 April 27 | 2272 Views
The MDC-T on Wednesday refuted allegations that it was fiddling with the voters roll in Marondera and launched a verbal attack on Zanu-PF.Zanu-PF, through its State Security Minister Sydney Sekeramayi, this week told the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) that MDC-T officials were registering their...by Tichaona Sibanda
Southern Stars Foundation Statement on the Decision by the MDC-T Run City Council
2013 April 26 | 2251 Views
SOUTHERN STARS FOUNDATION STATEMENT ON THE DECISION BY THE MDC-T RUN CITY COUNCIL TO BESTOW FREEDOM OF THE CITY AWARD TO MORGAN TSVANGIRAI.Southern Stars Foundation Statement on the Decision by the MDC-T Run City Council to Bestow Freedom of the City Award to Morgan TsvangiraiThe Southern Stars Foun...by Khumbulani Malinga
19 MDC-T activists arrested for impersonating Govt officials
2013 April 25 | 2020 Views
AT least 19 MDC-T activists were arrested on Thursday for impersonating Government officials as they moved door-to-door in Hatcliffe, Harare, ordering residents to register with them as voters.Police said the 10 women and nine men were wearing T-shirts suggesting that they were from the Home Affairs...by Staff Reporter
Why has support for the MDC plummeted so much?
2013 April 23 | 3064 Views
Fourteen years ago, Zimbabwe's main opposition party, the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) launched itself onto Zimbabwe's political scene with great local and international fanfare. The MDC was seen as having given rise to a new understanding of Zimbabwean politics, which sought to explain the ...by Simukai Tinhu
Trial of 29 MDC-T murder suspects postponed indefinitely
2013 April 23 | 2000 Views
The trial of 29 MDC-T members who are facing murder charges has been postponed indefinitely at the High Court. A decision was made on Tuesday to postpone the matter indefinitely before Justice Chinembiri Bhunu in order to give the defence lawyers time to file an application for discharge.Five of t...by Staff Reporter
MDC-T appoints Senator Zvidzai as the new secretary for elections
2013 April 23 | 2217 Views
The Tsvangirai led MDC on Tuesday announced the appointment of Senator Sessel Zvidzai as the new secretary for elections. Senator Zvidzai replaces the late Seiso Moyo who died last year. The late Moyo was also the deputy minister of agriculture. Senator Zvidzai is a founder member of the MDC-T and s...by NdouPaul
Zanu PF dismisses MDC-T's indigenisation proposal
2013 April 23 | 1861 Views
Zanu PF says there is no alternative to indigenisation and economic empowerment as proposed by the MDC-T.The comments come amid reports that MDC-T has been claiming in the media that there are three options in response to the indigenisation and economic empowerment programme.Zanu PF Director of Indi...by Staff reporter
Welshman Ncube lashes at proposed MDC-T pact
2013 April 22 | 2935 Views
MDC leader Welshman Ncube yesterday defended his party's position on a proposed election pact with the MDC-T, saying if they did not make a stand, Zimbabwe would be replacing a dictator with another one.Ncube was responding to a post on micro blogging site Twitter by Sokwanele, a non-governmental o...by Staff reporter
MDC-T threatens to hit back
2013 April 22 | 2084 Views
MDC-T spokesperson Douglas Mwonzora yesterday told hundreds of party supporters not to take political violence lying down, but fight back in self-defence should Zanu-PF supporters attack them.Addressing a campaign rally organised by Harare West MP Jessie Majome at Mabelreign shopping centre in Harar...by Staff reporter
MDC-T accused of abusing Copac vehicles
2013 April 22 | 2159 Views
MDC-T national spokesperson Mr Douglas Mwonzora is being accused of abusing Copac vehicles to conduct party business in his constituency and giving an unauthorised person to drive the vehicle.Mr Mwonzora is the legislator for Nyanga North constituency.The vehicle a Mazda BT50 twincab has since been ...by Staff Reporter
Mugwadi dumps MDC-T, accuses leadership of being ideologically bankrupt
2013 April 21 | 2459 Views
A key ally of the MDC-T and former Zimbabwe National Students' Union (Zinasu) leader, Tafadzwa Mugwadi, has dumped the party, accusing its leadership of being ideologically bankrupt.Mugwadi, who as Zinasu leader drummed up support for the MDC-T among the student community, disclosed that he was joi...by Staff Reporter
MDC-T continues with door to door campaigns
2013 April 20 | 2142 Views
The Tsvangirai led MDC on Friday said they will continue with the door to door (D2D) campaigns across the country.Editor Matamisa, the MP for Kadoma Central and the guest speaker at the launch which was held at Rimuka Stadium in Kadoma said once the MDC-T formed the next government after winning t...by Ndou Paul
Poorly attended MDC-T rally ends in chaos
2013 April 20 | 4631 Views
A poorly attended MDC-T rally in Chitungwiza meant to introduce provincial aspiring candidates for harmonised elections yesterday ended in chaos as the nearly 300 supporters who turned up resorted to booing the speakers and those who performed. The rally, organised by the party's Women's Assembly, w...by Staff Reporter
MDC-T warns senior cops
2013 April 16 | 4235 Views
Deputy Prime Minister Thokozani Khupe has warned senior police officers who are getting involved in politics now, saying they face dismissal should the MDC win the forthcoming polls."According to our both new and old constitutions police officers should not get involved in politics," Khupe, who is ...by Staff reporter
MDC-T accuses Zanu-PF of rigging
2013 April 11 | 1999 Views
The Morgan Tsvangirai led MDC has accused Zanu-PF of - rigging - forcing hapless citizens to provide personal information to manipulate of the voter's roll.MDC-T claims that the Mugabe led party is currently involved in an odd exercise of illegally loading voters from the Zanu PF's so-called ...by Ndou Paul
MDC-T Makokobo fight intensifies
2013 April 09 | 2320 Views
THE fight for the control of Makokoba within MDC-T intensified on Monday with Bulawayo provincial chairman Mr Gorden Moyo boasting that the constituency was his and those plotting to block him were day dreaming.Mr Moyo told Chronicle that reports that the province rejected his candidature were unfou...by Staff Reporter
MDC-T sitting MPs face stern test from aspiring candidates
2013 April 08 | 1801 Views
Incumbent legislators from Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's MDC-T party face a stern test from aspiring MPs in party primary elections following completion of the vetting exercise last week.The MDC-T national council last week approved some new entrants into the race, setting the stage for a showd...by Staff reporter
MDC-T to descend heavily on party officials
2013 April 08 | 2055 Views
The MDC-T will descend heavily on party officials accused of fanning factionalism and infighting ahead of the party's primary elections later this month. This follows reports that there were near fistfights in a tense national council meeting among the divided leaders of different provinces who open...by Staff reporter
'VP Khupe will no longer stand in Makokoba' says Mwonzora
2013 April 04 | 2958 Views
MDC-T spokesperson, Douglas Mwonzora has said the party's vice president Thokozani Khupe "will no longer stand in Makokoba."Khupe's name was not among the list of sitting MPs seeking re-election. More than 1 200 candidates submitted their names for consideration to represent the MDC-T in the forthco...by Staff Reporter
Police break MDC-T rally
2013 April 02 | 3207 Views
Police arrested six Mberengwa South district executive members of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's MDC on Thursday on allegations of holding an illegal meeting.The six officials are Siyakwazi Moyo (district chairman), Nkosilathi Gumbo (deputy district secretary), Hlupo Nkomo (secretary for financ...by Staff reporter
MDC-T cautions Lovemore Madhuku
2013 April 01 | 2603 Views
THE MDC-T has cautioned National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) chairperson Lovemore Madhuku to avoid passing emotional statements against his former allies, lest he is viewed as having defected to the enemy camp - Zanu PF.MDC-T spokesperson Douglas Mwonzora yesterday described Madhuku’s recent rem...by Staff Reporter
Madhuku blasts Western donors and MDC
2013 March 31 | 2737 Views
Western donors feel that they have lost the battle to remove President Mugabe from power and they are now interested in any political arrangement in Zimbabwe which serves the interests of the West, National Constitutional Assembly leader, Professor Lovemore Madhuku has said.He attacked the MDC-T lea...by Staff Reporter
MDC-T on course
2013 March 27 | 6679 Views
... as nation gears for free and fair electionsAs the country glides towards the historic election period which will mark an end to the inclusive government, President Tsvangirai has said the MDC's struggles with Zanu PF within the inclusive government (IG), and his determination to ensure that the ...by MDC-T Information & Publicity Department
MDC-T supports MPs calls to investigate Kasukuwere
2013 March 27 | 3119 Views
In a statement on Wednesday the Tsvangirai led MDC-T said it is fully behind the move by the legislators from across the political divide to summon and investigate Saviour Kasukuwere, the Minister of Youth Affairs, Indigenisation and Empowerment for embarking on an ill-fated empowerment that is now...by Staff Reporter
Zanu-PF allegedly removing MDC-T supporters from the voters' roll
2013 March 25 | 3416 Views
HARARE - Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's MDC-T has alleged that Zanu PF in Mashonaland East Province is secretly removing known MDC-T supporters from the voters' roll ahead of watershed general elections this year.The Daily News reports that MDC-T is accusing President Mugabe's party of acquiring...by Staff Reporter
Ministers of shame!
2013 March 24 | 4387 Views
HARARE - For four years Zimbabweans have funded a bloated government whose only meaningful contribution has been to stabilise the economy after years of haemorrhaging.This is despite the fact that it had promised a lot, considering that new brooms in the form of ministers from the two opposition for...by Staff Reporter
ZANU-PF strategists want to go for the kill on MDC factions
2013 March 22 | 2332 Views
ZANU-PF has been buoyed by opinion polls that have placed its leader ahead of PM Tsvangirai, his main rival.As a result, there are some in ZANU-PF who want President Mugabe to dissolve Parliament this month, exactly five years after the March 29, 2008 general elections were held, so that the nation ...by Staff Reporter
Naivety to cost MDC-T dearly!
2013 March 22 | 4284 Views
THE Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) formation led by Prime Minister (PM) Morgan Tsvangirai appears dumbfounded at the realisation that ZANU-PF has not changed a bit despite the four years they have been cosying up to each other in the moribund inclusive government.After sharing teas and finger ...by FinGaz
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