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Mnangagwa's SADC Chair acceptance speech

May I express my profound appreciation to His Excellency, JoÃ£o LourenÃ§o, President of the Republic of Angola, for the astute and visionary leadership in steering our organisation, as Chairperson of SADC during the past year.We heartly co…

Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 20:43hrs | 491 | by Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa

Mnangagwa addresses first session of 10th Parliament

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa addressed the first session of the 10th Parliament this afternoon at the new Parliament Building in Mount Hampden, Harare.Below is the full speech.It is my singular honour to address this August House as we open the Fir…

Published: 03 Oct 2023 at 14:30hrs | 38 | by Staff reporter

A vote to remain masters of our own destiny

Here we reproduce excerpts of President Mnangagwa's speech to Zanu-PF supporters at Nyele Primary School in Bulilima, Matebeleland South province, yesterday.SalutationsWhen Jesus was born, the three wise men came from the east. Zanu-PF is …

Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 07:39hrs | 39 | by Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa

Bulelani's speech on King Mzilikazi Day 2021

Mahlabezulu ,Mthwakazi omuhle, zingane zobaba.Mthwakazi omuhle , namhlanje sihlangane lapha ngosuku olukhulu kakhulu esizweni sethu, ngilethemba elikhulu ukuthi iningi laMahlabezulu lihlanganele kunye lathi ngesikhathi esifanayo kwi nkundl…

Published: 07 Sep 2021 at 07:59hrs | 37 | by King Bulelani Lobengula kaMzilikazi

FULL TEXT: Chamisa's Defence Forces Day message

The Defence forces day, is a day set aside to honour the men and women who have dedicated themselves to defend our nation. The defence forces form the backbone of any nation and ours is no exception. Indeed, our national constitution (thro…

Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 20:11hrs | 34 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Mthuli Ncube's speech to AfDB boards of governors - Fulltext

Speech by the minister of finance and economic development, Hon. Prof. Mthuli Ncube during the 2019 annual meetings of the boards of governors of the African Development Bank Group: Malabo, Republic of Equatorial Guinea1.   &nbsp…

Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 20:03hrs | 27 | by Mthuli NCube

Maj General Sedibe's speech at Dumiso Dabengwa memorial service

We are here to honour and celebrate the life of Cde. Dumiso Dabengwa. In South Africa, we regard him as a hero, and brother in arms. A highly treasured son to the people of Zimbabwe, and to all freedom loving Africans. We mourn a selfless …

Published: 31 May 2019 at 18:46hrs | 50 | by Major Gen. Jackie Sedibe

Political party leaders must be exemplary

Address by His Excellency, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, E. D. Mnangagwa, at the launch of the National Political Actors Dialogue at the Harare International Conference Centre, 17 May , 2019SALUTATION…

Published: 18 May 2019 at 08:00hrs | 26 | by E. D. Mnangagwa

'If we fail to adapt, we are doomed,' says Mutsvangwa

SalutationsLadies and gentlemen,It is my great pleasure to join you today, at a moment we are marking the 2019 World Press Freedom Day commemorations under the international theme "Media for Democracy: Journalism and Elections in Times of …

Published: 05 May 2019 at 09:39hrs | 40 | by Monica Mutsvangwa

'Zanu-PF has no agenda for a GNU'

Zanu-PF President and First Secretary Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday officially opened the the ruling party's 17th National People's Conference at Umzingwane High School, Esigodini. Below is the President's speech in full . . .  &n…

Published: 15 Dec 2018 at 09:35hrs | 39 | by Emmerson Mnangagwa

Mnangagwa's inauguration speech

The First Lady, Amai A. Mnangagwa, Chairperson of the African Union, His Excellency President, Paul Kagame, Heads of State and Former Heads of State here present,Chairperson of the African Union Commission; Mr Moussa Faki, Chief Justice, J…

Published: 26 Aug 2018 at 17:48hrs | 64 | by President Mnangagwa

Chamisa's statement on the upcoming Presidential election petition hearing

Fellow Zimbabweans, I am deeply touched and encouraged by the tremendous support we continue to receive from the four corners of the country, the continent and the world at large. I fully understand the anxiety of the nation around the upc…

Published: 20 Aug 2018 at 11:58hrs | 35 | by Nelson Chamisa

A journey well completed

ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, THE PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ZIMBABWE DEFENCE FORCES, CDE E.D. MNANGAGWA AT THE BURIAL OF THE LATE NATIONAL HEROINE THOKOZILE ANGELA MATHUTHU Today is a solemn day in our nation as we gather here a…

Published: 20 Aug 2018 at 05:47hrs | 33 | by Emmerson Mnangagwa

MRP president's speech at the occasion of the launch of the union of Mthwakazi Parliament

It has been a torrid, bumpy and painful journey from 2013 to this momentous occasion today. As I speak before you now, I'm holding back floods of tears of both joy and pain. 2013, the birth of Mthwakazi Republic Party wiÄºl always remain t…

Published: 28 Jul 2018 at 18:50hrs | 35 | by Mqondisi Moyo

Statement by advocate Nelson Chamisa

Fellow Zimbabweans, I come before you to express my gratitude for the tremendous support, solidarity and kindness that you have shown to the cause, to us, particularly myself and my esteemed colleagues in the MDC Alliance. I cannot thank y…

Published: 04 Jul 2018 at 12:40hrs | 34 | by Nelson Chamisa

'We cannot operate in silos,' says Mnangagwa

We publish here the full text of the Address by the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe and Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces E. D. Mnangagwa at the Southern Africa Confederation of Agricultural Unions Annual Conference i…

Published: 16 May 2018 at 06:44hrs | 29 | by Emmerson Mnangagwa

'Leaders must always come from the people!'

Zanu-PF First Secretary and President Mnangagwa addresses delegates at the ruling party's manifesto and election campaign launch in Harare yesterdayAddress by the President and First Secretary of Zanu-PF E.D. Mnangagwa, on the occasion of …

Published: 05 May 2018 at 14:02hrs | 33 | by Emmerson Mnangagwa

'Zimbabwe will rise again' - Mnangagwa's independence speech in full

Address by the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe and Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, His Excellency Comrade E.D. Mnangagwa, on Zimbabwe's 38th Independence Celebrations, 18th April, 2018    Honourable …

Published: 19 Apr 2018 at 06:57hrs | 36 | by Emmerson Mnangagwa

Chamisa's remarks to the press - Full text

Morgan Richard Tsvangirai House, Harare1. IntroductionAlmost two months after the untimely death of the national legend and founding leader, the iconic President Morgan Richard Tsvangirai. Notwithstanding the sad loss of our leader, whom t…

Published: 05 Apr 2018 at 12:48hrs | 33 | by Adv Nelson Chamisa

President Mnangagwa's inauguration speech in full

This is the Acceptance Speech delivered by President of the Republic of Zimbabwe Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa at his inauguration at the National Sports Stadium on November 24, 2017Zimbabwe back to businessSalutationsFellow countrymen, I fe…

Published: 25 Nov 2017 at 06:01hrs | 54 | by ED Mnangagwa

1893 MRM President's Cultural Heritage Day Speech

Speech delivered on the 24th September 2017 at the  Zoo Lake in South Africa On behalf of the 1893 Mthwakazi Restoration Movement, a Movement that embraces all Mthwakazi citizens regardless of organizational affiliation, cultural and …

Published: 25 Sep 2017 at 16:26hrs | 35 | by 1893 Mthwakazi Restoration Movement

General Chiwenga threatens war vets

The majority of war veterans have nothing to do with this nonsense that we are now getting daily in our media.The ones who are now championing themselves as the war veterans are members of an association which emanates from way back in the…

Published: 02 May 2017 at 06:40hrs | 30 | by Gen Constantino Guveya Dominic Nyikadzino Chiwenga

Grand coalition of zeros is grand defeat for opposition

President Mugabe addresses the 105th Ordinary Session of the Zanu-PF Central Committee in Harare yesterdayWe publish here the full text of the speech made by President and First Secretary of Zanu-PF, Comrade R.G. Mugabe, on the occasion of…

Published: 08 Apr 2017 at 11:59hrs | 34 | by Comrade R.G. Mugabe

ZPRA Veterans 'undress' Mugabe, and blames Zanu-PF

ZPRA Veterans Association Speech Johannesburg Wednesday 21st March 2017 Salaam Alaykum brothers and sisters / Mabuyani/ SalibonaniThank you for your kind remarks and thank you for hosting us.It is both an honour and privilege for us to joi…

Published: 22 Mar 2017 at 10:52hrs | 29 | by ZPRA Veterans Association

Yes to dialogue, no to sanctions

Statements by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, R.G. Mugabe, to the 71st Session of the UN General Assembly debate and on the occasion of the High-Level Meeting of the 71st UN General Assembly on Anti-microbial Resi…

Published: 22 Sep 2016 at 07:42hrs | 34 | by Robert G Mugabe

Mugabe's full speech at Utete's burial

President Mugabe addresses thousands of mourners at the burial of national hero Dr Charles Utete at the National Heroes Acre in Harare yesterdayAddress by His Excellency, R. G. Mugabe, on the occasion of the burial of Dr Charles Munhamu Bo…

Published: 20 Jul 2016 at 06:54hrs | 43 | by Robert Mugabe

ZAPU Europe Provincial Executive Committee handover meeting

Bahlonitshwa:Members of the National People's Council (NPC)Members of the Council of Elders (CoE)Zimbabwe African Women's Union (ZAWU)Youth and members of our Great Party ZAPU.All protocols observed What an auspicious occasion to be s…

Published: 07 Jun 2016 at 10:11hrs | 32 | by Dr Ralph Mguni (ZAPU Secretary General)

A speech by Dabengwa to ZPRA Veterans

04 June 2016, Jotsholo, Matebeleland North, ZimbabweGreetings and slogan(s)Salutation - All protocol observedComrades and FriendsIt is a rare opportunity that we have a public meeting these days organized by veterans of the armed struggle …

Published: 05 Jun 2016 at 14:59hrs | 37 | by Dr Dumiso Dabengwa

Let's treasure unity - Mugabe's speech in FULL

We publish here a full text of the speech delivered by President Mugabe at the Million-Man March in Harare yesterday.Pamberi neZanu-PF! NeZanu -PF! Nechimurenga! Nechimurenga! Pamberi neWomen's League. NeWomen's Leaugue. NeYouth League. Ne…

Published: 26 May 2016 at 06:54hrs | 34 | by Robert G Mugabe

Mugabe's full speech - Let's shun corruption, regionalism, nepotism

Address by his excellency the President of the republic of Zimbabwe, Comrade RG Mugabe on the occasion of Zimbabwe's 36th Independence Day celebrations, harare, yesterday.     Honourable Vice President, Comrade Emmerson Mnan…

Published: 19 Apr 2016 at 07:19hrs | 38 | by RG Mugabe

Dumiso Dabengwa's Lookout Masuku memorial lecture

ZIMBABWE AFRICAN PEOPLE'S UNION (ZAPU) 15 JMN Nkomo Street/Connaught Avenue, Bulawayo  Lookout "Mafela" Masuku Memorial Lecture Presentation Notes by ZAPU President Dr. Dumiso Dabengwa Ibhetshu likaZulu, Fidelity Towers, Bulawayo, 5 A…

Published: 06 Apr 2016 at 08:18hrs | 38 | by Dr. Dumiso Dabengwa

ZPF to accept foreign funding - Mujuru

Zimbabwe People First leader Joice Mujuru has said her party will not hesitate to accept foreign funding.All opposition parties are bankrolled by the West, a move that irks ruling Zanu PF.Mujuru made the revelations in a interview with Sou…

Published: 08 Mar 2016 at 12:29hrs | 34 | by Thobekile Zhou

Statement by Elizabeth Tsvangirai on the occasion of International Women's Day

Speech read out to the party's Women's Assembly provincial commemoration at Harvest House, Harare IntroductionToday is International women' day; that day when as women, we take stock of our lives and evaluate whether we are making any…

Published: 08 Mar 2016 at 12:23hrs | 30 | by Elizabeth Tsvangirai

State of the Nation Statement by Dr Dumiso Dabengwa

ZAPU Conference, Bulawayo Amphitheater, 17 December 2015 Invited guestsLeaders from our structuresParty membersLadies and GentlemenAll protocols observed Let me start by welcoming guests who have come to grace our conference and …

Published: 22 Dec 2015 at 07:32hrs | 36 | by Dr Dumiso Dabengwa

'Pasi nemvongamvonga muparty' Mugabe speech - Fulltext

The following is a transcript of Zanu-PF President and First Secretary His Excellency Robert Gabriel Mugabe's speech to the Central Committee at the ongoing 15th National People's Conference yesterday.Vice President and Second Secretary Em…

Published: 10 Dec 2015 at 04:30hrs | 25 | by Robert Mugabe

Mangoma's acceptance speech

SALUTATIONS   Madam Vice President and members of the Management Committee, Guardian Council Members, NEC Members, Provinces and District members Members of the diplomatic corps Civil Society and NGOs here present, Democratic Sta…

Published: 24 Oct 2015 at 14:13hrs | 29 | by Elton Steers Mangoma RDZ President

Zapu RSA Chair, Bongani Halimana Speech - Joshua Nkomo Day

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Commemoration Hillbrow Theatre, JohannesburgJuly 25, 2015Organisers,Esteemed Guests,All protocol observed,Ladies and gentlemen,Good afternoon;I need not pause to say how happy I am to be here today, and how very deligh…

Published: 28 Jul 2015 at 14:41hrs | 38 | by Bongani Halimana Ndlovu, ZAPU RSA Provincial Chairman

Tendai Kwari's Speech on Itai Dzamara's London Prayer Meeting

In the struggle for liberation, we are pitted against the oppressor. The struggle is both physical and mental. The oppressor knows that with a strong mind, we can always rescue ourselves from subjugation. Unfortunately, we are not always a…

Published: 11 Jul 2015 at 21:01hrs | 30 | by Tendai Kwari

AU - ICC stand-off: Justice and Peace Paradigms

A Speech by Dr Gorden Moyo made at the Bulawayo Agenda Dialogue Series-23 June 2015The current stand-off between the African Union (AU) and the International Criminal Court (ICC) requires us to reflect on a number of epistemic questions fr…

Published: 23 Jun 2015 at 20:47hrs | 31 | by Dr Gorden Moyo

Robert Mugabe is only human

Before President Robert Mugabe tripped and fell at the airport, I had written last week that Zanu-PF and State media had a penchant for presenting him as an all-conquering superhero.I said, when it comes to Mugabe, the two were given to ma…

Published: 11 Feb 2015 at 16:37hrs | 41 | by Conrad Nyamutata

'Mugabe has destroyed his legacy,' says Rugare Gumbo

Former Zanu-PF spokesman Rugare Gumbo, who was expelled from the ruling party last year, has rallied behind former secretary for administration Didymus Mutasa who this week released a statement attacking the party for holding an "unconstit…

Published: 15 Jan 2015 at 08:53hrs | 34 | by Blessing Zulu

Tsvangirai's national statement on the national crisis and the agenda for 2015

1. IntroductionWe meet again after a very bleak so called festive season at a time when the national predicament is worsening every day.The signs of national leadership failure are now even more glaring for everyone to see, with government…

Published: 08 Jan 2015 at 13:27hrs | 29 | by Dr Morgan Richard Tsvangirai

Tsvangirai's end of year message to the people of Zimbabwe

Dear Zimbabweans, We have come to the end of yet another tempestuous year; a year in which our faith and belief in the capacity of government to stand by its word has been seriously betrayed.Zimbabweans are suffering. The carnival atmosphe…

Published: 17 Dec 2014 at 16:13hrs | 23 | by Dr Morgan Richard Tsvangirai

Standing up for a New Zimbabwe - Itai Dzamara

Speech by Itai Dzamara for Occupy Africa Unity Square (OAUS) presented by Tendai Kwari in the United Kingdom. STANDING UP FOR A NEW ZIMBABWEThere should not be any debating about the fact that Zimbabwe has clearly become a failed state und…

Published: 29 Nov 2014 at 06:38hrs | 19 | by Itai Dzamara

Speech by MDC President Welshman Ncube at Signing of Reunification Agreement

Mama Sekai Holland, President of MDC RENEWAL. Pamusoroi Edwin Mushoriwa Vice President MDC. Pamusoroi Baba Chimbaira, Chairman MDC. Ngiyahlonipha njalo uNkomo uChairman we MDC Renewal. Sihloniphe njalo uBaba uTendai Biti lomama u Priscila …

Published: 28 Nov 2014 at 23:09hrs | 11 | by Prof Welshman Ncube

Mugabe's youth league conference closing remarks - Full-text

President Mugabe's closing remarks at the 6th National Conference of the Zanu-PF Youth LeaguePAMBERI neZanu-PF, pambili lokubambana, pamberi neYouth League, neYouth League, nokugona, nokugona, nokubatana, nokubatana, neZim-Asset, neZim-Ass…

Published: 11 Aug 2014 at 07:08hrs | 23 | by Robert Mugabe

Dumiso Dabengwa's speech at Joshua Nkomo commemoration in Bradford, UK

Below is Dr Dumiso Dabengwa's speech read by Mr Mlamlankunzi Nkomo at the Joshua Nkomo commemorative event in Bradford, UK on Saturday.Comrades and FriendsIt is difficult to address you on this event as it conjures-up many painful memories…

Published: 05 Aug 2014 at 08:04hrs | 18 | by Dr Dumiso Dabengwa

Welshman Ncube responds to Tsvangirai - Full statement

Press Release23 July 2014Response to Morgan TsvangiraiZimbabwe lies on its belly groaning under the weight of a clueless and cruel Zanu PF government, with the majority of its people going through severe suffering and hunger; businesses cl…

Published: 25 Jul 2014 at 09:55hrs | 6370 | by Welshman Ncube

MDC-T Youth Assembly statement on 2014 Day of the African Child Commemorations

  The MDC-T Youth Assembly joins the rest of Africa in commemorating the 2014 Day of the African Child under its theme "Demanding Accessible, Affordable, Quality Education, Jobs and Equal opportunities for all."It is universally ackno…

Published: 12 Jun 2014 at 10:56hrs | 2707 | by Clifford Hlatywayo, MDC-T Youth Assembly National Spokesperson

Prof Jonathan Moyo's briefing to ZBC Board

INAUGURAL BRIEFING FOR THE ZIMBABWE BROADCASTING CORPORATION (ZBC) BOARD, POCKETS HILL, 29TH MAY, 2014.The Board Chairman,Board Members,Deputy Minister Mandiwanzira,Permanent Secretary Charamba,Principal Director Chikowore,Acting Chief Exe…

Published: 30 May 2014 at 07:21hrs | 9 | by Prof Jonathan Moyo

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