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I have no locus to comment on local authority issues

On Monday, I was requested to testify before (Rtd) Justice Maphosa Cheda at the Harare City Commission inquiry, a forum set up by Mr Mnangagwa.I have reservations about the foundation of the Commission. However, out of courtesy, and being …

Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 13:45hrs | 313 | by Nelson Chamisa

Zimbabwe needs political change, not currency change

ZIMBABWE NEEDS POLITICAL CHANGE NOT A CURRENCY CHANGE.... A currency is a bundle of trust and confidence. A currency is not a currency without confidence and value. Money represents a collective trust in the stability and reliability of th…

Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 11:02hrs | 20 | by Nelson Chamisa

Zimbabwe's Unity Day is meaningless unless and until

A UNITY DAY is meaningless unless and until it is driven by Unity values and UNITY POLITICS undergirded by a unity of direction, singleness of national purpose and a preponderance of patriotic duty and consciousness by all Zimbabweans, esp…

Published: 22 Dec 2023 at 09:20hrs | 15 | by Nelson Chamisa

The defence forces are a citizens force

Yesterday was an important day, a historic day, one penned in the history of the birth of our nation Zimbabwe by the sacrifices and toil of many men, women and children who paid the ultimate price to liberate this nation.To our revered uni…

Published: 10 Aug 2022 at 06:32hrs | 1 | by Nelson Chamisa

Chamisa outlines rapid and accelerated economic transformation plan

The CITIZENS government will come up with policy framework and turnaround strategy which among others includes the following:Develop demand driven policies informed by inclusive policies and inclusive politics anchored upon an inclusive di…

Published: 21 Jun 2022 at 19:54hrs | 12 | by Nelson Chamisa

FULL TEXT: Nelson Chamisa's address to the nation

The CITIZENS government will come up with policy framework and turnaround strategy which among others includes the following:Develop demand driven policies informed by inclusive policies and inclusive politics anchored upon an inclusive di…

Published: 21 Jun 2022 at 12:57hrs | 14 | by Nelson Chamisa

FULL TEXT: Nelson Chamisa Workers' Day statement

WORKERS' DAY is a special day to appreciate, salute  and celebrate the amazing efforts ,resilience and endurance of all the hard pressed workers who gave and continue to give their sweat and blood to building our ZIMBABWE great even u…

Published: 01 May 2022 at 18:37hrs | 13 | by Nelson Chamisa

The fog has cleared in Zimbabwe, writes Nelson Chamisa

AT the beginning of last year, I wrote an article in which I promised that "the fog will soon clear".The article was at a time when the movement was facing adverse circumstances. It was a message of reassurance to the millions of people wh…

Published: 13 Apr 2022 at 06:41hrs | | by Nelson Chamisa

Chamisa says, 'We need a new direction: Every vote matters'

TWO decades ago, a diverse range of people and groups came together to build a glorious movement that would play a significant role in shaping the governance of our country.At the time, Zimbabwe was still in its teenage years, but it was f…

Published: 10 Sep 2021 at 07:23hrs | 14 | by Nelson Chamisa

Countering reactionary and authoritarian politics in Africa

Africa cannot afford to continue with the authoritarian, dictatorial and despotic forms of governance that are predominant on the continent.Authoritarian and dictatorial governments are repressive, corrupt and inefficient. Their only purpo…

Published: 09 Feb 2021 at 06:50hrs | | by Nelson Chamisa

Chamisa writes letter to Zimbabweans

Fellow Zimbabweans,When we began this journey 22 years ago, I was a young college student alongside my contemporaries. I was part of a generation of college students that joined veteran trade unionists, powerful women in the women's moveme…

Published: 07 Jan 2021 at 08:19hrs | 1 | by Nelson Chamisa

Chamisa's e-rally speech Fulltext

THIS month marks the 21st anniversary of our struggle, our journey and our formidable political formation called the MDC which morphed into the MDC Alliance following processes which saw founding stalwarts being reunited once again.Through…

Published: 29 Sep 2020 at 07:49hrs | 2 | by Nelson Chamisa

Chamisa's statement on South Africa's Afrophobia

WE MUST BUILD A NEW AFRICA!The attacks against fellow Africans in South Africa are appalling and heartbreaking. We call upon our African brothers and sisters to show a full sense of brotherhood and sisterhood consistent with the timeless w…

Published: 03 Sep 2019 at 15:17hrs | 1 | by Nelson Chamisa

Chamisa's Heroes Month message to the people of Zimbabwe

It is exactly twelve months since disputed and stolen election of 2018. The majority of Zimbabweans are still in shock at the brazen manner inwhich their vote was stolen. Disputed elections continue to pose a major blow and betrayal t…

Published: 10 Aug 2019 at 17:24hrs | 2 | by Nelson Chamisa

Chamisa calls for 7 days of national prayer

My Fellow Zimbabweans,We are faced with a terrible situation in our country and we must find a lasting solution.I know that you are suffering with no fuel, no power, no money, no passports, no jobs and no food. The cost of living has becom…

Published: 26 Jul 2019 at 17:13hrs | 2 | by Nelson Chamisa

Chamisa calls for SADC intervention in Zimbabwe crisis - Fulltext

Text of speech by MDC leader Nelson Chamisa as prepared for delivery at a news conference in Harare on Tuesday, January 29:THE situation in the country has reached crisis levels. The country is currently mired in a multi-layered political,…

Published: 30 Jan 2019 at 08:10hrs | 1 | by Nelson Chamisa

Chamisa's full statement on army killings

The situation in the country has reached crisis levels. The country is currently mired in a multi-layered political, economic, social and humanitarian crisis. Added to this is the latest onslaught by the State to kill, torment and harass i…

Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 14:04hrs | 2 | by Nelson Chamisa

'Release political prisoners before dialogue' Chamisa says

We continue to mourn our lost relatives and empathise with the wounded and displaced fellow citizens. Our solution to the crisis requires sincerity, honesty and compassion for those we lead. It is not about lofty words or wordplay unsuppor…

Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 10:30hrs | 1 | by Nelson Chamisa

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 | 25 | by Nelson Chamisa

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 | 29 | by Nelson Chamisa

Road to Victory (R2V): Nelson Chamisa on Tuesday

Completing our liberation heroes' struggle  I was in the Midlands last week and addressed two rallies at Maboleni in Vungu and at Tongogara in Shurugwi; where I felt proud of connecting with this community of Josiah Magama Tongogara; …

Published: 23 May 2018 at 12:27hrs | | by Nelson Chamisa

MDC-T Road to Victory (R2V): Nelson Chamisa on Tuesday

From London to Marange with love Introduction It was a tumultuous week in week in which I interacted with Zimbabweans in the United Kingdom and came back home to Zimbabwe where I spoke to the young and the old in rural Buhera, Makoni and M…

Published: 15 May 2018 at 15:14hrs | 1 | by Nelson Chamisa

Chamisa's Independence Day message

Zimbabwe did not come cheap. It took a protracted and gruelling struggle to liberate the country from the shackles of colonial bondage. The patriotic sons and daughters of this land died while some were raped or maimed in the selfless nati…

Published: 18 Apr 2018 at 07:00hrs | | by Nelson Chamisa

Road to Victory (R2V): Nelson Chamisa on Tuesday

Thank You Bulawayo It was a heartening sojourn into the city of Kings and Queens at the weekend as the ambience and camaraderie amply testified to a city ready to step into a new country.The crowd was huge, the atmosphere at the White City…

Published: 10 Apr 2018 at 14:33hrs | 2 | by Nelson Chamisa

4,000 MDC-T members submit CVs to contest coming elections

Movement for Democratic Change leader Nelson Chamisa today said his party was ready for the coming elections and 3 911 candidates had submitted their CVs to be considered as candidates for the elections which will be held in three months.C…

Published: 05 Apr 2018 at 12:21hrs | 1 | by Nelson Chamisa

Road to Victory (R2V): Nelson Chamisa on Tuesday

Fellow citizens, revolutionary and convivial greetings to you all.We are just coming from the Easter holidays and I am deeply pained by some of my colleagues in the political industry who continue to belittle God and the role of the Church…

Published: 03 Apr 2018 at 21:06hrs | 1 | by Nelson Chamisa

Chamisa's prayer after MDC-T elections

The amazing things of God!!Isaiah 40:31But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.Where there is no way, God g…

Published: 06 Nov 2014 at 17:23hrs | 4 | by Nelson Chamisa

A leaders' summit without African leadership

The entry of US President Barack Obama in 2009 was characterised by inflated and buoyant expectations by most Africans that the Washington song would be sweet melody for the rest of the continent.In reality, there has been a lingering sens…

Published: 11 Aug 2014 at 11:03hrs | 2 | by Nelson Chamisa

'Africa has everything except leadership'

The entry of Barack Obama as United States President was characterised by inflated and buoyant expectations by most Africans who thought the Washington song would be sweet melody for the rest of the continent.In reality, there has been a l…

Published: 10 Aug 2014 at 09:26hrs | | by Nelson Chamisa

Towards the great African promise!

Monday was Africa Day. This is the day we, the people of the great continent of Africa, celebrate the day when the then Organisation of African Unity (OAU), the precursor to the African Union (AU), was formed in 1963.Africa Day is a day we…

Published: 27 May 2014 at 08:25hrs | 2 | by Nelson Chamisa

'Why I am bootlicking Tsvangirai'

I write to correct the distorted and twisted views in the NewsDay issue of March 4, 2014 headlined A detest of bootlicking and name-calling, based on the good remarks I made at an MDC star rally held on Sunday in Budiriro, Harare.My writin…

Published: 08 Mar 2014 at 12:41hrs | | by Nelson Chamisa

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