Columnist / Jacob mafume
Abductions and torture on the rise
The MDC condemns in the strongest terms the abduction and brutalising of ARTUZ leader, Obert Masaraure by suspected state security operatives.A State which perpetrates violence on men and wome...Published: 06 Jun 2019 at 12:39hrs | | by Jacob Mafume
Government threaten security of citizens
Recent developments in the country have exposed a failed government that is running scared of citizens' demands to be governed differently and effectively.The country is effectively on militar...Published: 04 Jun 2019 at 15:04hrs | | by Jacob Mafume
Food price hikes an indictment on Zanu PF
The MDC notes with concern the unabated price hikes especially on basic food stuffs. An announcement by the Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe highlights steep increases of rice, maize meal and flo...Published: 04 Jun 2019 at 14:56hrs | 1 | by Jacob Mafume
Feja Feja policies render thousands stranded in the CBD
The MDC is concerned with how the transport situation has deteriorated over the past few days due to Zanu PF's incompetency, inconsistency and inability to make the right decisions.A country r...Published: 22 May 2019 at 11:10hrs | | by Jacob Mafume
Desperate Zanu-PF creating conspiracy theories
The MDC places it on record that President Chamisa has not received any reports about any civil disobedience trainings.The President only receives reports from party organs and his staff. We a...Published: 18 May 2019 at 08:50hrs | | by Jacob Mafume
MDC mourns the passing on of Rukanda, Mhundwa
The MDC expresses its heartfelt condolences to the Rukanda and Mhundwa families in particular and the MDC family in general, for the sad loss of Paul Rukanda and Tafadzwa Mhundwa in a tragic accident ...Published: 14 May 2019 at 12:50hrs | 1 | by Jacob Mafume
MDC calls Khaya Moyo offside
THE difference between the MDC and Zanu PF is that we, in the MDC, represent the people of Zimbabwe. We care about the challenges that the people of Zimbabwe are facing.The cost of living is g...Published: 09 May 2019 at 18:57hrs | 1 | by Jacob Mafume
MDC Congress process irreversible
We have just been advised of the High Court of Zimbabwe judgement issued by Justice Edith Mushore today.We fundamentally disagree with the judgement.The choice of leaders of any politi...Published: 08 May 2019 at 15:23hrs | 7 | by Jacob Mafume
Simon Khaya Moyo not qualified to comment on President Chamisa's speech
The difference between the MDC and Zanu PF is that we represent the people of Zimbabwe. We care about the challenges that the people of Zimbabwe are facing.The cost of living is going up by th...Published: 03 May 2019 at 10:33hrs | 2 | by Jacob Mafume
May Day message: Restating our commitment to the struggles of the working people
The MDC is headed to Buhera to celebrate the life of a veteran Unionist, the face of the struggles of the working people of Zimbabwe. Dr Morgan Tsvangirai, the founding father of the party did battle,...Published: 01 May 2019 at 11:15hrs | | by Jacob Mafume
MDC nominees given until Tuesday to accept nominations
The MDC National Council met today, the 27th of April 2019, and reviewed the Congress progress. The Council received a report from the Organising Department. The report included the completion of 1120...Published: 28 Apr 2019 at 15:54hrs | | by Jacob Mafume
MDC Structures keep the dream alive, the Jewel of Africa returns
Julius Mwalimu Kambarage Nyerere referred to Zimbabwe as the jewel of Africa that needed heart and soul to protect it. Decades of independence later, Zanu-PF has changed that view. Zimbabwe has been c...Published: 20 Apr 2019 at 10:05hrs | | by Jacob Mafume
MDC Independence message
The MDC joins the people of Zimbabwe in celebrating 39 years of Independence. In commemorating the day, it is important to highlight that the status quo brings to question the agenda, values and ethos...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 18:21hrs | 1 | by Jacob Mafume
ZRP attempts to disrupt Manicaland Congress
The MDC successfully held its Provincial Congress in Manicaland despite a failed attempt to disrupt proceedings by the Zimbabwe Republic Police.Signs of desperation in Zanu PF and the military...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 12:57hrs | 2 | by Jacob Mafume
MDC Congress processes proceeding well
The MDC has completed six Provincial Congresses with structures electing Provincial leaders and nominating National leaders.The Process involves all three wings of the party including the Wome...Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 19:37hrs | | by Jacob Mafume
MDC against IMF's support for Zimbabwe
The proposed IMF Staff Monitored Program is an entry point for full support of the regime and it ignores the factors arresting the Zimbabwean economy. Zimbabwe has had a stolen election; ...Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 15:56hrs | 1 | by Jacob Mafume
Zanu PF looting of Idai aid evil
Owing to the Zanu PF Military government's gross negligence and incompetency cyclone Idai hit with no proper mitigation and managementplan.Lives were lost, families displaced, property was...Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 07:10hrs | 22 | by Jacob Mafume
MDC calls for an Extraordinary Summit on Idai
There are three SADC countries which were hard hit by Cyclone Idai. Thousands of lives have been lost in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe.Many people are still uncounted for, thousands are home...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 12:56hrs | 6 | by Jacob Mafume
Hwende must be allowed to do his work
The MDC is shocked by the revelation of a baseless ban on Hon Charlton Hwende who intended to visit the Mabvuku fuel reserve Depot as part of his parliamentary duties.Hon Hwende is a full memb...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 21:59hrs | | by Jacob Mafume
Government intensifies crackdown on CSOs
The systematic crackdown of Civic society Organisations in Zimbabwe concerns the MDC. Yesterday the military government arrested Zenzele Ndebele the director of CITE at a meeting of Mr Mnangagwa and C...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 21:57hrs | 1 | by Jacob Mafume
Doctors' strike a national disaster
The strike of specialist doctors' at Parirenyatwa Hospital is an indictment on the failed military government.It is a high level manifestation of a Nation in crisis. Mnangagwa and his cabal mu...Published: 13 Mar 2019 at 21:08hrs | | by Jacob Mafume
Mnangagwa 'Rebel' remarks are reckless
Reports that Mnangagwa referred to the People's President Adv Nelson Chamisa as a "rebel" are unacceptable and the MDC does not take such remarks lightly.Mnangagwa must be aware that such rema...Published: 13 Mar 2019 at 12:54hrs | | by Jacob Mafume
MDC condemns arrest of Hon Mamombe
The MDC condemns the arrest of Hon Joanna Mamombe which is nothing but an act of political persecution.The MDC is concerned by the unrepentant behavior of the military State which continues to...Published: 02 Mar 2019 at 07:27hrs | 1 | by Jacob Mafume
Zanu PF's addiction with propaganda retrogressive
The lies around the Botswana credit line to the tune of $US 600 million is in bad taste, an insult against the citizen and bad for diplomacy.That the Botswana government had to generate commun...Published: 28 Feb 2019 at 11:45hrs | | by Jacob Mafume
Mines ministry vehicle scandal telling
The MDC has been arguing that the country needed saving from the hands of a very dangerous cartel which fits the description of George B.N. Ayittey that states that a Vampire state, is one in which th...Published: 28 Feb 2019 at 07:28hrs | 2 | by Jacob Mafume
Mines ministry vehicle scandal telling
The vehicles scandal involving senior employees at the Ministry of Mines is an insult to the tax payer and an indictment to the military government's rhetorical intention to fight corruption.T...Published: 27 Feb 2019 at 18:34hrs | 3 | by Jacob Mafume
6 armed men storm MDC MPs house
The MDC is concerned with the continued harrassment of Members of Parliament by the military State.Last night more than six armed individuals broke Hon Mamombe's parent's house in a supposed s...Published: 26 Feb 2019 at 07:55hrs | 4 | by Jacob Mafume
Mangudya formally devalues the bond...introduces new currency
The RBZ officially introduced a new currency despite days of denial by the Zanu PF government including the Ministry of Finance and the RBZ.Again the Monetary statement fails to deal with the ...Published: 21 Feb 2019 at 06:38hrs | | by Jacob Mafume
Government silence on battlefields disaster a disgrace
A dark cloud has enveloped Zimbabwe following the Battlefields disaster where 38 miners are presumed dead. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the miners.The MDC is however concern...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 09:41hrs | 1 | by Jacob Mafume
Anti-Corruption Commision resignations must be explained in full
The MDC notes with suspicion the release of information pertaining to resignations at the anti-corrution commission.While we would accept that the commissioners had failed dismally to deliver ...Published: 31 Jan 2019 at 13:50hrs | 2 | by Jacob Mafume MDC National Spokesperson
MDC speaks on Chibaya's treason trial
The MDC condemns yet another arrest on National Organizing Secretary Hon Amos Chibaya. The arrest came moments after his release on bail ordered by the High Court in Masvingo.We view b...Published: 30 Jan 2019 at 12:49hrs | | by Jacob Mafume
The MDC is against the second Murambatsvina
The ongoing destruction of people's businesses synonymous of operation Murambatsvina is not only sad but inconsiderate.It is an indictment on the Zanu PF government and reveals their lack of c...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 15:20hrs | | by Jacob Mafume MDC National Spokesperson
Dialogue on reforms will save us
THE past few days have been hell for Zimbabwe; the citizen has been subjected to attrition, causing severe physical and psychological inflammation and, in the worst case, death.These deaths ha...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 14:27hrs | | by Jacob Mafume
MDC Chamisa says protest was peaceful
The MDC is in solidarity with peaceful citizen action across the country today.We urge citizens to remain peaceful and exercise restraint even when provoked by undemocratic forces and repressi...Published: 14 Jan 2019 at 21:58hrs | 1 | by Jacob Mafume
Sober people must handle the Doctors' impasse
The ongoing strike of medical practitioners which is now on day 28 is a serious matter, it is lives of Zimbabweans at stake and it requires delicate handling.So far, madness has been displayed...Published: 28 Dec 2018 at 16:36hrs | 1 | by Jacob Mafume - MDC National Spokesperson
Chamisa sends state into panic mode
The People's President, Advocate Nelson Chamisa today made spot visits to several places in the City of Harare speaking to citizens and assessing the plight of the Zimbabwean people.President ...Published: 24 Dec 2018 at 19:23hrs | 1 | by Jacob Mafume ,MDC National Spokesperson
Mothlante Commission Report: Equating the victim to the perpetrator - MDC
The MDC notes the release into the public domain the report of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the Violence of 1 August 2018, which report has confirmed what we all knew that the military shot in...Published: 19 Dec 2018 at 11:22hrs | 2 | by Jacob Mafume, MDC National Spokesperson
Zanu PF fails to address pressing issues, 'cries' Chamisa party
The resolutions of the Zanu PF annual conference exposed their misunderstanding of the reality on the ground. They reflect the failed party's lack of care for the suffering masses of the Zimbabwe. As ...Published: 17 Dec 2018 at 07:37hrs | 2 | by Jacob Mafume, MDC National Spokesperson
MDC Chamisa resolve to continue mounting pressure on Mnangagwa
The MDC National Council met on the 15th of December 2018 at Morgan Richard Tsvangirai house and deliberated on a number of issues.The MDC noted with concern the worsening economic crisis and ...Published: 16 Dec 2018 at 14:09hrs | 1 | by Jacob Mafume
Mutambara missing the point on dialogue
The MDC would like to set the record straight that the call for dialogue is not a clamor for a GNU, but a call to return this country to legitimacy, pursue a trajectory of growth, peace and economic r...Published: 13 Dec 2018 at 19:01hrs | 2 | by Jacob Mafume, MDC National Spokesperson
Kazembe Kazembe's NGO threats barbaric
We note with concern a statement released by the acting Minister of Social Welfare one Kazembe Kazembe who is threatening NGOs.His statement is totalitarian, draconian, fascist and unaccep...Published: 13 Dec 2018 at 18:53hrs | | by Jacob Mafume, MDC National Spokesperson
Michael Reza not fit to be a prosecutor
The revelation that Michael Reza is questioning the decision by a Harare Magistrate allowing journalists to live stream Hon. Tendai Biti's trial is not only shocking but unacceptable.Lawyers r...Published: 11 Dec 2018 at 10:33hrs | 1 | by Jacob Mafume, MDC National Spokesperson
Zimbabwe's economic crisis a cause for concern
The National Standing Committee today met and discussed the state of the nation. The meeting which was chaired by President Nelson Chamisa noted that the current political crisis was at the centre of ...Published: 05 Dec 2018 at 18:37hrs | | by Jacob Mafume, MDC National Spokesperson
Charamba's utterances misplaced, misdirected, inciting and in breach of constitution
Our attention has been drawn to media remarks by Mnangagwa's administration through George Charamba, Deputy Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet (Presidential Communications), who also doubles...Published: 28 Nov 2018 at 09:39hrs | | by Jacob Mafume MDC Nationa Spokesperson
Setting the record straight on VP Mudzuri - MDC
The MDC informs the media and the public that a story circulating on social media pertaining expulsion of Vice President Eng. Elias Mudzuri is false.No party Spokesperson nor any other leader ...Published: 27 Nov 2018 at 13:53hrs | 1 | by Jacob Mafume MDC National Spokesperson
Nothing for the poor in the anti-people budget
After the events of November 2017, then Finance Minister Patrick Chinamasa announced a budget filled with sound bites in what he termed the "New Economic Order".The gullible gave him a standin...Published: 23 Nov 2018 at 12:05hrs | | by Clr Jacob Mafume National Spokesperson
Desperation takes over Zanu PF
The MDC would like inform the public and the media that statements attributed to party leaders who are said to be involved in fights are false.For the avoidance of doubt, Vice President Prof W...Published: 20 Nov 2018 at 16:24hrs | | by Jacob Mafume
Charamba's statements reckless, preemptive and exposing, says Chamisa's MDC
The MDC is irked by Charamba's attempts to soil the name of THE PARTY AND ITS LEADER Adv. Nelson Chamisa. His utterances are reckless and a revelation preempting Zanu PF's agenda in setting up the enq...Published: 20 Nov 2018 at 16:21hrs | 1 | by Jacob Mafume
MDC condolence on the Zvishavane bus disaster
The MDC President Adv. Nelson Chamisa and MDC joins the nation in mourning those who lost their lives after the Musina bound Brooklyn bus they were travelling in caught fire yesterday night. A...Published: 16 Nov 2018 at 17:15hrs | | by Jacob Mafume, MDC National Spokesperson
MDC concerned about Chamisa's security
There is a continuous threat to President Nelson Chamisa's life and we note with concern a perpetual invasion of his privacy. While we understand that he is a public official, we are extremely w...Published: 12 Nov 2018 at 10:52hrs | 4 | by Jacob Mafume, MDC National Spokesperson
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