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Tsvangirai, opposition seal reform deal
Some opposition political party leaders led by Morgan Tsvangirai of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change on Wednesday signed a document committing them to fighting for electoral reforms ahead...Published: 03 Dec 2015 at 11:54hrs | 1 | by Blessing Zulu
ZBC's coverage of Grace Mugabe irks Zimbabwe's opposition
Zimbabwe's opposition National Constitutional Assembly party led by Professor Lovemore Madhuku has taken a swipe at the national broadcaster, the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) for allegedly ...Published: 26 Nov 2015 at 20:20hrs | 1 | by Blessing Zulu
Mujuru gets 'Queen Bee' protection amid fears of retribution
The backers of former Zimbabwe Vice President Joyce Mujuru, the majority of them distinguished liberation war heroes, have come out guns blazing in defense of her and vowing to protect her like a "que...Published: 30 Oct 2015 at 19:01hrs | 1 | by Blessing Zulu
'I exposed Mugabe for not paying electricity bills,' says Mangoma
Former Energy Minister and the interim leader of the opposition Renewal Democrats of Zimbabwe, Elton Mangoma, says he must be commended for exposing a scandal at the state-owned Zimbabwe Electricity S...Published: 23 Oct 2015 at 14:44hrs | 1 | by Blessing Zulu
Filthy Harare loses 'Sunshine' status
Harare in the 1980s was affectionately referred to as the sunshine city because of its cleanliness.The city was orderly with well-maintained roads, bright street lights and clean running wate...Published: 02 Jul 2015 at 16:56hrs | 1 | by Blessing Zulu
Midzi's family blames Zanu-PF
The family of the late Amos Midzi, a former Zimbabwe cabinet minister and ambassador to the United States, is blaming the ruling Zanu-PF party for driving him to his death.Midzi's sudden death...Published: 11 Jun 2015 at 19:49hrs | | by Blessing Zulu
'Mujuru haunting top Zanu-PF officials'
The de-facto spokesman of the expelled former vice president and Zanu-PF second secretary Joice Mujuru faction has charged that her expulsion Thursday is an acknowledgement of her massive grassroots s...Published: 06 Apr 2015 at 22:24hrs | | by Blessing Zulu
Zimbabwe security forces on high alert
The situation in Harare remains tense amid reports that security forces have been put on high alert after clashes between the police and opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) supporters over...Published: 18 Mar 2015 at 21:25hrs | | by Blessing Zulu, Tatenda Gumbo
Recall of 21 MDC MPs ignites heated debate on social media
The recalling of the 21 Members of Parliament and Senators has set alight Facebook, Twitter and other Social media platforms with Zimbabweans across the world debating the merits and demerits of the m...Published: 17 Mar 2015 at 22:28hrs | 1 | by Blessing Zulu
Search for Itai Dzamara intensifies
Lawyers representing human rights activist and freelance journalist Itai Dzamara are on Tuesday expected to start visiting all official police and prison holding cells as the search for the missing ac...Published: 16 Mar 2015 at 20:57hrs | | by Blessing Zulu
Itai Dzamara's wife demands hubby's release
Sheffra Dzamara, the wife of 'abducted' Occupy Africa Unity Square leader, Itai Dzamara, says she wants her husband back home alive following his disappearance in Harare on Monday.Mrs. Dzamara...Published: 10 Mar 2015 at 20:52hrs | 1 | by Blessing Zulu
Tsvangirai not ready to repay the controversial State Loan - Audio
The founding president of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), Morgan Tsvangirai, has been dragged into a controversial $1.35 billion Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe debt after a Zanu-PF...Published: 04 Mar 2015 at 21:50hrs | 1 | by Blessing Zulu
Gumbo says Mugabe lying over coup accusations
Expelled former Zanu-PF spokesman, Rugare Gumbo, has described President Robert Mugabe as a liar, saying he is always accusing his opponents of attempting to kill him.Reacting to remarks made ...Published: 03 Mar 2015 at 17:46hrs | 1 | by Blessing Zulu
Mahofa praises the Mugabes for ministerial post reward
Newly appointed Masvingo Resident Minister, Shuvai Mahofa, has commended Zimbabwe's first family for what she calls their recognition of the hard work she is doing in the region.Mahofa, who is...Published: 24 Feb 2015 at 22:27hrs | 1 | by Blessing Zulu
Mliswa accepts his fate, takes comfort in Jonathan Moyo's political comeback
Expelled former Zanu-PF Mashonaland West chairman Temba Mliswa says he has accepted his fate and is finding comfort in Information Minister Jonathan Moyo's political comeback after he was expelled fro...Published: 21 Feb 2015 at 18:00hrs | | by Blessing Zulu
'Mugabe's braying ass remarks shocked me,' says Mutasa - Audio
Former Zanu-PF secretary for administration Didymus Mutasa says President Robert Mugabe has spurned all his overtures to try and meet to talk about their fallout after the party's congress last Decemb...Published: 17 Feb 2015 at 22:18hrs | 1 | by Blessing Zulu
'Mugabe is ignoring me,' says Mutasa
Former ruling Zanu-PF secretary for administration and presidential affairs minister Didymus Mutasa is set to appear before a six-member disciplinary hearing chaired by vice president Phelekezela Mpho...Published: 17 Feb 2015 at 22:13hrs | | by Blessing Zulu
Another cabinet shake up looms as friction in Zanu-PF worsens
President Robert Mugabe is expected back in Zimbabwe soon from his annual holiday in the far East and party insiders are warning of another cabinet shake up and crackdown on his opponents.Addr...Published: 17 Jan 2015 at 19:55hrs | 5 | by Blessing Zulu
Grace Mugabe owns the animal farm
Zimbabwe's First Lady Grace Mugabe applied for a license to run an animal sanctuary in Mashonaland Central, and the evictions underway at Manzou Farm are actually to make way for her, Studio 7 report...Published: 15 Jan 2015 at 09:25hrs | 4 | by Blessing Zulu
'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 attack...Published: 15 Jan 2015 at 08:53hrs | 5 | by Blessing Zulu
Grace Mugabe granted animal farm licence
Mashonaland Central Provincial Minister Martin Dinha has confirmed in an exclusive interview with Studio 7 that First Lady Grace Mugabe has applied for a license to run Arnold Farm also known as Manzo...Published: 14 Jan 2015 at 21:53hrs | | by Blessing Zulu
MDC-T official arrested over Mugabe input scheme assault
A top official of the Morgan Tsvangirai Movement for Democratic Change formation, Isaac Muchenje of Chivhu, appeared in court Tuesday for allegedly assaulting a councillor after failing to access pres...Published: 07 Jan 2015 at 13:34hrs | 1 | by Blessing Zulu
New twist in Mnangagwa faction feud
Divisions are again widening in the ruling Zanu-PF party, rolling into the new year, causing temperatures to reach boiling point.Party members in the alleged faction loyal to Vice President Em...Published: 05 Jan 2015 at 10:31hrs | | by Blessing Zulu
Biti speak on challenges facing Zimbabwe - Video
Zimbabwe's former finance minister Tendai Biti says he has no faith in the new look Zanu PF team, including newly-minted vice presidents Emmerson Mnangagwa and Phelekhezela Phoko, and their capacity...Published: 18 Dec 2014 at 12:49hrs | 1 | by Blessing Zulu
Purging of Mujuru scaring Zimbabweans
Human Rights Watch says President Robert Mugabe's purging of former Vice President Joice Mujuru and her allies is "a bad omen for rights" in Zimbabwe.The rights group says in a statement f...Published: 14 Dec 2014 at 15:56hrs | | by Blessing Zulu
Mugabe battling Mnangagwa faction on handling Mujuru faction 'rebels'
President Robert Mugabe is now battling with the faction allegedly led by Justice Minister Emmerson Mnangagwa on how to deal with members of the faction said to be led by under fire Vice President Jo...Published: 10 Dec 2014 at 06:40hrs | 1 | by Blessing Zulu
Mnangagwa faction in 'Final Push' to oust Mujuru
Tensions are rising in the ruling Zanu-PF party ahead of its crucial congress which begins in the capital Tuesday.Party members said to be backing a faction led by Justice Minister Emmerson M...Published: 02 Dec 2014 at 17:58hrs | 1 | by Blessing Zulu
'Mugabe is 'King', must be given more powers,' says Zanu-PF minister
Under fire Masvingo Provincial Affairs Minister, Kudakwashe Bhasikiti, has added his voice to the chorus of Zimbabwean politicians who have described President Robert Mugabe as having the divine righ...Published: 02 Dec 2014 at 17:57hrs | | by Blessing Zulu
Zimbabwe, Namibia conduct airforce drills
Zimbabwe and Namibia on Wednesday conducted a joint air drill in Nyanga, Manicaland province, aimed at practicing measures against potential threats to the Southern African Development Community (SADC...Published: 17 Sep 2014 at 21:21hrs | 1 | by Blessing Zulu
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