Columnist / Obert chaurura gutu
'MDC got more than US$10m to defend Western interests'
It is beyond debate that for the past decades or so, Zimbabwe has been reeling under the disastrous and debilitating effects of illegal sanctions that were imposed against the country by some powerful...Published: 21 Oct 2020 at 21:44hrs | 3 | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
MDC-T to hold Extraordinary National Executive and Council meetings this Thursday
The National Standing Committee met today in the context of developments in the party. The meeting was held to bring order, sanity, traction and direction as the party builds momentum for victory in t...Published: 13 Feb 2018 at 12:50hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
MDC-T holds its first national standing committee meeting in 2018
Acting MDC-T President Engineer Elias Mudzuri chaired the first meeting of the MDC national standing committee in 2018 at Harvest House on Wednesday, January 17, 2018.The meeting discussed various per...Published: 17 Jan 2018 at 14:44hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
State of the nation address, long on promises short on detail - MDC-T
President Emmerson Mnangagwa presented his inaugural State of the Nation Address (SONA) before a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament at the Harare International Conference Centre on Wednesday a...Published: 21 Dec 2017 at 10:24hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
MDC-T welcomes decision for soldiers to return to barracks
For a very long time now, the MDC has been calling for the return to their barracks of members of the military who had been deployed on the streets of various cities, towns and growth points. The MDC ...Published: 18 Dec 2017 at 14:13hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
MDC supports Zimbabwe's re-engagement with the international community
The MDC is a social democratic political party that firmly believes in the full and total re- integration of Zimbabwe into the international comity of nations. Zimbabwe cannot afford to remain as a re...Published: 13 Dec 2017 at 11:17hrs | 1 | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
New ZEC chairperson must be independent and impartial - MDC-T
The MDC takes note of the resignation of Justice Rita Makarau as the ZEC chairperson. We also note that the 2018 harmonized elections are just a few months away and as such, ZEC has a huge task ahead ...Published: 09 Dec 2017 at 14:40hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
MDC-T continues fight for Zimbabwe's total democratisation
MDC-T President Morgan Tsvangirai and other top leaders of the MDC were present at the National Sports Stadium in Harare on Friday, November 24, 2017, when Emmerson Mnangagwa was inaugurated as the ne...Published: 25 Nov 2017 at 09:18hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu, MDC-T National Spokesperson
Zimbabwe cries out for a fresh start
On Friday, November 24, 2017, a new President of the Republic of Zimbabwe will be sworn into office. This is, indeed, a historic moment for our great nation because this is the very first time that Zi...Published: 23 Nov 2017 at 11:23hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
MDC remains vigilant and consistent - Gutu
The MDC is a social democratic political party that has anchored on the sacrosanct values and ethos of bringing about a genuine, sustainable and progressive political and socio - economic dispensation...Published: 20 Nov 2017 at 07:46hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu, MDC National Spokesperson
Renaming of Harare International Airport an insult to Zimbabweans
Surely, the gods must really be crazy! The renaming of Harare International Airport to Robert Mugabe International Airport on Thursday, November 9, 2017, marks a new low in both the political and avia...Published: 09 Nov 2017 at 11:52hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
MDC-T leadership meets to strategise on BVR
On Tuesday morning, November 7, 2017, the national standing committee of the MDC held a special meeting at the our party head office at Harvest House in Harare.The main agenda of the meeting w...Published: 07 Nov 2017 at 15:14hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu, MDC National Spokesperson
Air Zimbabwe rot must be investigated
Something is definitely not right at Air Zimbabwe Corporation. At independence in April 1980, Air Zimbabwe, formed from the ashes of Air Rhodesia, inherited no less than fourteen (14) fairly new...Published: 03 Nov 2017 at 15:11hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu, MDC National Spokesperson
Traditional leaders must be apolitical - MDC-T
The MDC is a social democratic political party that solidly believes in the preservation of the institution of traditional leaders. Traditional leaders are the custodians of our cultural values and et...Published: 02 Nov 2017 at 10:00hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu, MDC National Spokesperson
BVR centres must be friendly to persons with disabilities - MDC-T
The biometric voter registration (BVR) exercise is presently in full swing in most constituencies throughout Zimbabwe and thousands of people are turning up at various BVR centres to be registered as ...Published: 31 Oct 2017 at 10:30hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu, MDC-T National Spokesperson
Government must have its priorities right
The MDC respects the institution of traditional leaders and in fact, we have always advocated for the welfare of all our traditional leaders to be adequately catered for by the responsible authorities...Published: 27 Oct 2017 at 11:38hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
Zanu-PF regime slowly, but surely disintegrating
It doesn't need rocket science to appreciate that the Zanu-PF regime, fronted by President Robert Mugabe, is slowly, but surely disintegrating.It is now a matter of when, rather than whether, ...Published: 24 Oct 2017 at 06:47hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
Vendors are a creation of a failed economy
Reliable statistics have established that the unemployment rate in Zimbabwe is more than 90%. Put differently, only one out of ten Zimbabweans is in gainful employment.The majority of the peop...Published: 12 Oct 2017 at 16:20hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu, National Spokesperson MDC-T
MDC-T statement on the nationwide voter registration blitz
The nationwide voter registration blitz kicked off to a slow start yesterday in what is exposing the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission as ill-prepared to run the 2018 elections. Throughout th...Published: 11 Oct 2017 at 11:26hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
All eligible Zimbabweans must be able to register to vote
The democratic notion of one person one vote was one of the key pillars and rallying points of the armed liberation struggle against racist colonial exploitation and subjugation.As a social de...Published: 09 Oct 2017 at 16:12hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
Zimbabwe anti-corruption must be strong and independent
Recent remarks by Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko to the effect that the Zimbabwe Anti – Corruption Commission (ZACC) must be dissolved cannot go unchallenged. ZACC is a Chapter 13 Constit...Published: 03 Oct 2017 at 10:54hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu, MDC National Spokesperson
Zimbabwe's economic situation has imploded - MDC-T
The MDC is extremely concerned about the recent deterioration in the economic and financial situation in Zimbabwe.The liquidity crunch has now deepened as the bond note has virtually collapsed against...Published: 25 Sep 2017 at 07:34hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
ZEC must up their game in the BVR system
The biometric voter registration (BVR) system was rolled out throughout Zimbabwe’s 63 district centres a few days ago but so far, the process has been painstakingly slow and thoroughly inefficient. ...Published: 20 Sep 2017 at 16:30hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu, MDC-T National Spokesperson
Rita Makarau must stick to one job
Rita Makarau is the ZEC chairperson. She is also a judge of the Supreme Court of Zimbabwe. In addition, she is also the secretary of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). Effectively, sh...Published: 11 Sep 2017 at 11:43hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu MDC National Spokesperson
Zanu PF dictatorship must be sent packing in 2018
The people of Zimbabwe have endured almost four decades of political repression and acute socio-economic decline and deprivation at the hands of the Robert Mugabe - fronted Zanu PF dictatorship.&n...Published: 08 Sep 2017 at 11:15hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
MDC welcomes ruling of the Kenya Supreme Court
The MDC welcomes the ruling of the Supreme Court in Kenya on Friday, September 1, 2017, which ruling set aside the results of the Presidential election that was recently held in that country. ...Published: 01 Sep 2017 at 16:48hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu - MDC-T National Spokesperson
ZEC must ensure that all eligible Zimbabweans are able to register to vote
Tobaiwa Mudede, the Registrar - General, on Tuesday, August 29, 2017, announced that beginning from Monday, September 4, 2017, his office will roll out a three - month national mobile registration exe...Published: 30 Aug 2017 at 11:14hrs | 1 | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
SADC should be more pro-active
The MDC would like to congratulate all the SADC member states for successfully holding their 37th summit that ended in Pretoria, South Africa, last weekend. We sincerely hope and trust that both polit...Published: 22 Aug 2017 at 09:20hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
Robert Mugabe National Youth Day : an insult to Zimbabwe's heroes
When a vapid and rabid dictatorship enters the end of its days, some very strange and bizarre things begin to manifest themselves. The nation learnt with shock and consternation when the crumbling and...Published: 19 Aug 2017 at 12:27hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
MDC-T condemns Grace Mugabe's disgraceful conduct
The MDC has learnt with utter shock and disbelief the news to that Grace Mugabe, Zimbabwe's First Lady,violently attacked and severely assualted a young South African woman, Gabriella Engels,last Sund...Published: 15 Aug 2017 at 13:32hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu - MDC-T National Spokesperson
Land should be allocated to all deserving Zimbabweans
In our very first policy document at the formation of the MDC in September 1999, we categorically called for the carrying out of a robust and sustainable land reform program that will ensure that land...Published: 03 Jul 2017 at 18:15hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu - MDC National Spokesperson
ZEC must scrap proof of residence requirement
A democratic, free and fair election entails that all eligible voters, without exception, are not deliberately and/or unnecessarily disenfranchised through a cumbersome and difficult process of regist...Published: 19 Jun 2017 at 09:41hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
ZEC must stamp its authority - MDC-T
In the past few weeks, Zimbabweans have noticed their fellow citizens being frog - marched and commandeered to attend so - called Zanu PF youth rallies in Marondera and Mutare. We have observed how in...Published: 17 Jun 2017 at 19:57hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
MDC-T will never tolerate corruption
In his keynote address at the at Mkoba stadium in Gweru on Saturday, June 10,2017, President Tsvangirai made it abundantly clear that the MDC has a zero tolerance policy on corruption.At...Published: 13 Jun 2017 at 11:18hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
MDC-T calls on Zimbabweans to register to vote in their millions
A few days ago,the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC),announced that the tender to supply biometric voter registration ((BVR) kits ahead of the 2018 harmonized elections had been awarded to a Chinese...Published: 04 Jun 2017 at 12:26hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu, MDC-T National Spokesperson
Zanu PF regime is now a mafia organisation
Recent press reports to the effect that Zanu PF has splashed no less than US$60 million in importing brand new motor vehicles and buses for their 2018 election campaign are most startling and indeed, ...Published: 15 May 2017 at 13:48hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu, MDC-T National Spokesperson
Land barons must be exposed and prosecuted
The recent much publicised public spat between Phillip Chiyangwa and Saviour Kasukuwere disclosed shocking details about the activities of land barons in Zimbabwe. The MDC is deeply concerned that whi...Published: 24 Apr 2017 at 17:15hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
Local authorities must be involved in the provision of housing
The MDC-T is a social democratic political party that has always advocated for the provision of affordable housing to all the people of Zimbabwe in urban, peri-urban and rural areas. Indeed, the provi...Published: 08 Feb 2017 at 11:28hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
Zanu-PF abuses state resources to acquire 365 new motor vehicles
Recent press reports to the effect that the crumbling and faction - ridden Zanu PF political party has acquired 365 brand new Ford Ranger SUV motor vehicles vindicate what we in the MDC have always be...Published: 21 Jan 2017 at 09:23hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
Coalition should be driven by the people, not by political leaders
As a social democratic political party enjoying massive grassroots support, the MDC has always put people first in all its dealings and policy making deliberations. The MDC passionately believes in a ...Published: 05 Dec 2016 at 09:34hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
MDC-T mourns the passing on of Cephas Msipa
The MDC is deeply saddened by the passing on of a revolutionary icon and nationalist par excellence, Cephas Msipa Snr, in the early hours of Monday, October 17, 2016. The late Mr. Msipa belonged to th...Published: 17 Oct 2016 at 12:22hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
Zanu-PF declares a de facto state of emergency
The beleaguered and faction - ridden Zanu-PF regime has since gone completely rogue. On Saturday, September 17, 2016, the collapsing regime, fronted by Robert Mugabe, proved to the entire world, b...Published: 18 Sep 2016 at 14:46hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
Conviction of three MDC-T officials unfortunate - Gutu
Conviction of Yvonne Musarurwa, Tungamirai Madzokere and Last Maengahama unfortunateThe MDC would like to express its deep sadness at the conviction, on...Published: 06 Sep 2016 at 16:35hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
Electoral reforms are a key component of free and fair elections
The MDC would like to express its deep satisfaction with the progress that eighteen (18) political parties under the national electoral reform agenda (NERA), have so far made in jointly pushing for th...Published: 23 Aug 2016 at 09:57hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
Zanu-PF regime should timeously pay civil servants salaries
Civil servants in Zimbabwe continue to struggle under the weight of a collapsing economy brought about through decades of Zanu PF misrule,rampant corruption and a generalised derelection of govern...Published: 20 Jul 2016 at 09:32hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
MDC-T condemns the arrest of Mawarire
The MDC-T unreservedly and strenuously condemns the unlawful arrest of Pastor Evan Mawarire on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) should be a law-abiding and professional P...Published: 12 Jul 2016 at 15:28hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
MDC-T condemns jamming of social media platforms
Reports that the Zanu PF regime has jammed some social media platforms such as WhatsApp are very regrettable and quite depressing.Only fascist and Stalinist regimes are capable of doing this kind ...Published: 06 Jul 2016 at 10:10hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
MDC-T expresses solidarity with cross-border vendors and transporters
The MDC-T is a social democratic political party whose ideology is bench-marked on working class solidarity and empathy. We are basically a party of the poor and down-trodden of society.As suc...Published: 02 Jul 2016 at 10:50hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
Mphoko should be ashamed of himself
It is on public record that Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko has been staying in a 5 star hotel for 552 days ever since he was sworn as Vice President of Zimbabwe in December, 2014.The ...Published: 24 Jun 2016 at 12:09hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu
Don't blame the Chinese or the West; blame the Zanu PF regime
The MDC (led by Tsvangirai) would like to express its extreme displeasure with the recent utterances by President Robert Mugabe in which he launched a totally ...Published: 15 Jun 2016 at 09:03hrs | | by Obert Chaurura Gutu - MDC National Spokesperson
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