Columnist / Kurauone chihwayi
Sadc must come clean on Zimbabwe elections
THE Southern African Development Community (Sadc) should stand with the people of Zimbabwe if it wants to restore or boost its credibility.As citizens of Zimbabwe we agree, support...Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 06:18hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi
Dialogue not elections is the way to go
Calls by civic society, political parties and faith groups for political players to embrace the idea of an inclusive dialogue as the solution to our political and economic quagmire should be tak...Published: 11 Jul 2022 at 09:18hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi
How does Zimbabwe define its heroes?
I WANT to thank President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his team for the conferment of provincial war hero status on Saul Musaka, Soul Jah Love. I would like to thank him again for the conferment of national...Published: 28 Feb 2021 at 08:50hrs | 8 | by Kurauone Chihwayi
Zanu-PF should give in to talks with opposition
Recent calls for dialogue by the two MDC formations should be embraced by all those believing in a homegrown inclusive solution to our social, political and economic problems. An engagement pl...Published: 07 Feb 2021 at 08:01hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi
Dialogue is critical in the coronavirus fight
Despite promises of vaccines by the country's presidium, the nation remains worried by the coronavirus deaths and the number of new infections being recorded everyday. The situation in the country doe...Published: 03 Feb 2021 at 08:17hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi
Opposition still alive in Zimbabwe
The man made frictions within the opposition circles are too far from killing the opposition in Zimbabwe.The ructions have been badly misinterpreted to mean demise of the opposition in the Southern Af...Published: 29 Jan 2021 at 08:38hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi
Zimbabwe COVID-19 deaths raising our eyebrows
THE devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country is now worrying, especially among the Executive. We all get worried because of the magnitude and frequency of the death of high-profile ...Published: 27 Jan 2021 at 06:06hrs | 1 | by Kurauone Chihwayi
No machinations can ever kill opposition politics in Zimbabwe
The man-made frictions within the opposition circles are too far from killing the opposition in Zimbabwe. The ructions have been badly misinterpreted to mean demise of the opposition in this country....Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 22:44hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi
Government not worried about nurses and patients
The MDC observes with great concern another potentially crippling nationwide strike embarked by nurses in Government run hospitals on Monday 16th April 2018.For the MDC, the definition of fail...Published: 17 Apr 2018 at 11:50hrs | 1 | by Kurauone Chihwayi, MDC National Spokesperson
New Cabinet - Same old incompetent Zanu PF
The new old Cabinet announcement by the new old President Emmerson Mnangagwa has confirmed the MDC assertion that talk is indeed cheap. The grandiose promises made by Mnangagwa of reformism are coming...Published: 01 Dec 2017 at 14:16hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi
MDC demands reforms, free and fair elections
The MDC National Standing Committee sat in full session in Bulawayo on Saturday 26th of November 2017 to deliberate and review the current political and socio -economic situation in the country, empha...Published: 01 Dec 2017 at 06:32hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi
MDC calls for sustained campaigns against cancer
Today the 31st of October marks the last day of the cancer awareness month at which point we have noted and appreciated a devoted campaign by our fellow citizens in the fight against the disease....Published: 31 Oct 2017 at 14:50hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi, MDC National Spokesperson
MDC welcomes Mugabe's demotion
We commend the World Health Organisation (WHO) for rescinding its earlier ill advised decision to appoint President Robert Mugabe as the body's Goodwill Ambassador for non-communicable diseases in Afr...Published: 23 Oct 2017 at 16:43hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi, MDC National Spokesperson
Sinister agenda behind Mugabe cabinet reshuffle
EDITOR,The MDC notes with concern President Robert Mugabe's recent Cabinet reshuffle and new appointments.It is clear that far from being appointed or reassigned to address the many pr...Published: 18 Oct 2017 at 09:58hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi
Mugabes lifestyle audit long overdue
EDITOR,The MDC condemns in the strongest terms the splurging of millions by Grace Mugabe and her family which continues to mount woes on the prevailing economic morass.It is saddening ...Published: 16 Oct 2017 at 11:48hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi
MDC Resignation from CODE
On the 29th of July 2017 the MDC National Council passed a resolution mandating the party to sign up to the MDC Alliance and further resolved that the party should consequently resign from CODE....Published: 11 Aug 2017 at 13:41hrs | 1 | by Kurauone Chihwayi
Government must discipline Grace Mugabe- MDC
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MDC talks tough on anti coalition sentiments
The basic argument of the anti coalition individuals is patently false.There is no opposition party which has all the seats let alone all the votes in the Southern Provinces of the country. ...Published: 03 Feb 2017 at 08:36hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi
MDC Statement on suspension of surgeries at Harare Central hospital
The suspension of surgeries at Harare central Hospital is a symptom of a ZANU PF government that is overstretched, unaccountable and overwhelmingly failing the suffering citizens of Zimbabwe. We view ...Published: 21 Sep 2016 at 10:42hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi - MDC National Spokesperson
Mugabe has no moral authority to lecture others
President Mugabe's remarks at the 71st UN General Assembly in New York where he accused some states of fueling the refugee crisis worldwide for selfish interests are unfortunate and smack of a leader ...Published: 21 Sep 2016 at 09:50hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi - MDC National Spokesperson
MDC Press Statement on David Coltart threats
It has been almost one month since MDC Secretary for Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Senator David Coltart, launched his book entitled "The Struggle Continues: 50 Years of Tyranny in Zimbabwe". Sena...Published: 30 Mar 2016 at 11:20hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi - MDC National Spokesperson
Zimbabwe companies closure threats ill advised
Evidently for President Mugabe and his nephew Patrick Zhuwao, it is not enough that tens of thousands of workers lost their jobs during the government sponsored job termination tsunami last year, he...Published: 24 Mar 2016 at 15:33hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi
MDC-T Condemns Harare demolitions
The demolitions of houses along Airport road in Harare by the MDC- T run Harare City Council in cahoots with government and coming as a result of vote buying and self -enriching shenanigans of ZANU PF...Published: 25 Jan 2016 at 10:50hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi - MDC-T Spokesperson
Electricity Tariff hike not an option - MDC
The arguments presented by the Minister of Energy and Power development Dr Samuel Undenge in defense of increasing electricity tariff charges are shallow, ill -timed and disastrous for farmers, indust...Published: 24 Jan 2016 at 17:02hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi - MDC National Spokesperson
MDC statement on President Mugabe birthday bash
Press Statement To have a President luxuriating for a month in paradise while the country embarks on a season of massive pain was bad enough, but ...Published: 20 Jan 2016 at 07:09hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi - MDC National Spokesperson
Statement on partisan distribution of food aid
The MDC condemns in strongest terms the partisan distribution of food aid by government across the country, particularly in rural areas whereby, food aid is being given to ZANU PF card carrying member...Published: 20 Jan 2016 at 07:06hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi - MDC National Spokesperson
MDC condemns harassment and intimidation of journalists
The recent arrests of Newsday Deputy Editor Nqaba Matshazi and reporter Xolisani Ncube after blowing the whistle on discrepancies in the payment of civil servants salaries and bonuses are a disturbing...Published: 12 Jan 2016 at 12:30hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi, MDC Spokesperso
Unpacking and wrapping 2015 drama: MDC sets sight on future
As the curtain comes down on the eventful but wasted 2015 ,Zimbabweans should bury some of the ugly events of the past year and focus on the fruitful life without Zanu pf and Robert Mugabe...Published: 30 Dec 2015 at 16:38hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi
MDC Statement on civil service overhaul
The recently approved civil service overhaul which is going to see major cuts in civil service benefits and retrenchments of private school teachers underscores the moral bankruptcy of the Zanu-PF gov...Published: 24 Nov 2015 at 09:35hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi
MDC: Professor Lindela Ndlovu condolence message
The MDC has learnt with great shock and sadness of the passing of former National University of Science and Technology (NUST) Vice Chancellor, Professor Lindela Rowland Ndlovu, who succumbed to di...Published: 18 Nov 2015 at 13:39hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi - MDC National Spokesperson
MDC condemns France terror attacks
16 November 2015 - The MDC condemns in strongest terms the terrorist attacks carried out by an Islamic fundamentalist group in Paris, France over the weekend, where about 129 innocent civilians were k...Published: 17 Nov 2015 at 08:02hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi - Kurauone Chihwayi
MDC responds to 'Welshman Ncube is blooming, unstoppable'
Press Statement In response to an article published by some internet news sites over the weekend under the pen name G.S Maphosa titled "Welshman Ncube i...Published: 19 Oct 2015 at 20:40hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi
'Mugabe's appointments sickening'
President Robert Mugabe's latest Cabinet appointments in which he added an astounding 14 cabinet ministers to an already bloated cabinet, is sickening and a slap in the face of ordinary Zimbabweans wh...Published: 12 Sep 2015 at 18:45hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi
MDC Statement on Lesotho situation
The MDC is gravely concerned by the tumultuous political situation in Lesotho, which has now seen the assassination of former army general, Lieutenant General Maaparankoe Mahao. We call upon SADC ...Published: 06 Jul 2015 at 11:12hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi, MDC Secretary for International Relations
Malema misses the point
Statements by South Africa's opposition EFF leader, Julius Malema that President Robert Mugabe is not to blame for the problems in Zimbabwe and that he and other African leaders, with the exceptio...Published: 03 Jul 2015 at 14:52hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi
MDC Statement on Xenophobic attacks in South Africa
THE MDC is disturbed by the escalation of xenophobic attacks on foreigners in South Africa. With an estimated 1.5 million Zimbabweans having fled the Robert Mugabe's dictatorship and economic deca...Published: 16 Apr 2015 at 13:40hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi, MDC Secretary for International Relations
MDC-United unstoppable, Zimbabweans pin hopes on teamwork
The on course United Movement for Democratic Change UMDC project is unstoppable and is pregnant with hopes and dreams of many starving Zimbabweans.The leaders of the reinvented par...Published: 02 Mar 2015 at 17:43hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi
Zimbabweans in custody of jackals and Hyenas
The current name calling, witch hunting,self cheating,excessive bootlicking, substitutions,arrests and finger pointing in Zanu pf exhibit a great deal of decay and loss of direction on the part of the...Published: 12 Dec 2014 at 13:23hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi
MDC reunification: A giant step towards a new Zimbabwe
The reported reunification moves by the Movement for Democratic Change mdc and MDC renewal is a giant step towards the creation of a democratic,peacefull,tolerant,respectifull and honey dripping...Published: 04 Nov 2014 at 07:12hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi
Welshman Ncube destined for greater heights
High rising MDC president professor Welshman Ncube is destined for greater because of the way he handles national politics. High tolerance levels in him and respect for his party cons...Published: 03 Nov 2014 at 11:07hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi, Harare
MDC applauds Mugabe
The Movement for Democratic Change MDC applauds the move taken by President Robert Mugabe's government of removing Zanu-PF and military commanders from Save conservancy if the decision was done...Published: 10 Sep 2014 at 18:27hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi
MDC embarks on extensive diaspora recruitment drive
MDC embarks on extensive diaspora recruitment drive The Movement for Democratic Change MDC is currently embarking on an extensive diaspora recruitment drive as part of its reorganization ...Published: 06 Sep 2014 at 09:31hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi
MDC Zimbabwe calls for urgent SADC intervention in Lesotho
The Movement for Democratic Change Mdc in Zimbabwe is calling upon the Southern African Development Community SADC to swiftly attend to the military take over of civilian institutions in Lesoth...Published: 31 Aug 2014 at 19:05hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi, MDC Secretary for International Relations
Welshman Ncube Remains Key Player in Zimbabwean Politics
The fact that mdc president Professor Welshman Ncube is still on the political stage and has managed to keep his green team intact and focused at the same time changing strategies is clear indication ...Published: 10 Aug 2014 at 05:46hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi
Zanu PF arrogance deplorable
The Movement for Democratic Change in Zimbabwe wishes to express its profound dismay over Zanu-PF arrogance regarding the US-Africa summit.The Zanu pf government's denial to sincerely engage ...Published: 06 Aug 2014 at 15:02hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi (MDC secretary for international relations)
Coalition: An Opportunity For Zimbabweans to find each other
The move by pro democracy forces to forge an all inclusive united front is applaudable and those thinking that such a unique home grown initiative is not necessary are angels of Lucifer the fath...Published: 16 May 2014 at 18:58hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi
Welshman Ncube not hibernating
MDC leader Professor Welshman Ncube did not go into hibernation after the 2013 elections, but simply went back to the drawing board to craft a roadmap to the 2018 elections that will usher in a n...Published: 30 Mar 2014 at 11:51hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi
MDC official succumbs to malaria
Subject: MDC MOURNS MEKIA MANGWENDE 18 March 2014 Press Statement The MDC Director o...Published: 18 Mar 2014 at 16:37hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi Mdc Deputy National Spokesperson
Welshman Ncube's journey to State House
THE recent MDC campaign launch in Chikomba marked the beginning of the journey to Zimbabwe's State House by the party's president Professor Welshman Ncube.That also marked the beginning of the...Published: 30 Jul 2013 at 03:59hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi
The late Maxwell Ncube's body yet to go for post mortem
The body of the late MDC Midlands North Provincial Director of Election Maxwell Ncube who was abducted on the 6th of August and found murdered on the 9th of August is still yet to go for post mortem i...Published: 15 Aug 2011 at 10:47hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi | MDC-N Deputy National Secretary for Media, Information and Publicity
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