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Sikhala returns to Zimbabwe amid threats to his life
Outspoken opposition figure and Vice-Chairman of the Citizens Coalition for Change, Job Sikhala, is set to return home today after a four-month absence abroad. His impending return was confirmed by re...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 20:30hrs | 1938 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala on BBC HARDtalk
Prominent Zimbabwean opposition activist Job Sikhala has been interviewed by Stephen Sucker on BBC HARDtalk this afternoon.The interview was pre-recorded for broadcast on Wednesday.The...Published: 08 Apr 2024 at 21:06hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
ZBC, a national embarrassment and huge shame on journalism!
Who can still remember the late great Bornwell Chakaodza?I can still see the images of the fiery no-nonsense renowned journalist and media lecturer - as he bombarded government officials on pe...Published: 28 Jul 2023 at 18:06hrs | 16 | by by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
ANC vows 'to stop SA degenerating into a failed state' but has 'comprehensive plans' for Zimbabwe to remain a failed state
When ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbulula was asked by Stephen Sackur on BBC HardTalk on 23 May 2023, whether the ANC government was disappointed with the sorry economic state in the country. His ans...Published: 19 Jun 2023 at 13:32hrs | 2 | by Wilbert Mukori
Nothing new about CCC's same old characters
When CCC won in the majority of constituencies in by-elections held in March, its leaders ran with a line that they had done well, yet they were a new party on the scene.Yet the claim that CCC...Published: 28 May 2022 at 08:50hrs | 3 | by Lovemore Chikova
SA Minister made a fool of himself on BBC by denying ANC failures and yet admit 'slow response gave rioters field day'
"The people responsible for the riots sparked by the jailing of former South African President Jacob Zuma failed in their insurrection because the ground for them was not fertile, the country's transp...Published: 22 Jul 2021 at 09:38hrs | 4 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Pastor Chamisa power quest: Cult following and deception
The just-ended 2018 harmonised elections were truly watershed. They were remarkably and refreshingly different from prior elections, as evidenced by new faces on the ballot paper, a peaceful run-up, e...Published: 08 Aug 2018 at 06:26hrs | 4 | by Jabulani Zana
Chamisa legitimising neo-colonialism
Because Mother Africa's children residing at home and abroad are paying extremely close attention to Zimbabwe's upcoming harmonised elections, the individual profiles of the candidates will automatica...Published: 20 Jul 2018 at 07:33hrs | 1 | by Obi Egbuna Jnr Simunye
'Mnangagwa are you tired of stealing elections!,' cried Biti - to put nation's destiny at mercy of ED's whim is insane
MDC leaders have proven to be breathtakingly corrupt and incompetent, after nearly 20 years of blundering from pillar to post one is tempted to say "Nothing that lot does or says, will surprise me any...Published: 16 Jul 2018 at 07:31hrs | 1 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'ED and junta responsible 73% of the violence since 1980,' says Zhuwao - they must be held to account, Mugabe too
Patrick Zhuwao, former President Mugabe's nephew and now in self-imposed exile, has written an open letter to the British Prime Minister, Theresa May, accusing the British of supporting and sanitizing...Published: 02 Jul 2018 at 16:11hrs | 2 | by Wilbert Mukori
Chamisa wants to sell us a dummy again
The MDC Alliance election manifesto which was released last week can aptly be summed up as old wine in a new bottle.Reading the MDC-T election manifesto of 2008 and its predecessor 2013 JUICE ...Published: 14 Jun 2018 at 07:20hrs | 2 | by Ngoni Masvaya
Chamisa hints at Gukurahundi let-off for Mugabe
THE MDC Alliance led by Nelson Chamisa has hinted at possible forgiveness for former Robert Mugabe whose erstwhile administration has been accused of sanctioning the killing of an estimated 20,000 civ...Published: 10 Jun 2018 at 09:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
MDC Alliance 'bullet train' political campaign
The MDC Alliance's "bullet train" political campaign has clearly been quick off the mark (no pun intended).Perhaps too quick off the mark to the extent that they had raked up in excess of 40 r...Published: 10 Jun 2018 at 09:21hrs | 2 | by Staff writer
The hypocrisy of Chamisa's Manifesto
I admit it. I am a geek. I am probably one of maybe ten Zimbabweans who actually read the manifestos from start to finish. Yes, to an extent manifesto writing is almost as much of a waste of time as r...Published: 10 Jun 2018 at 08:59hrs | 3 | by Anthony Mkondo
Chamisa's overconfidence worrying
THE great sage of the mid-nineteenth century, Anon, who wrote thoughtful and inspiring pieces used today by the motivation industry, once said something that is as true for Zimbabwe today as it was in...Published: 05 Jun 2018 at 07:33hrs | 3 | by Learnmore Zuze
MDC-T demo an admission of imminent poll defeat
On April 23, 2018 MDC Alliance presidential candidate and MDC-T leader, Nelson Chamisa, claimed his party had unearthed Zanu-PF's alleged election rigging machinery and was now confident of an outrigh...Published: 05 Jun 2018 at 07:10hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
MDC Alliance demonstration an admission of imminent electoral defeat
On 23 April 2018 MDC Alliance presidential candidate and MDC-T leader, Nelson Chamisa, claimed that his party had unearthed Zanu PF's alleged election rigging machinery and was now confident of an out...Published: 04 Jun 2018 at 08:47hrs | 1 | by Nicole Hondo
5-star court treatment for Kasukuwere
Former Zanu-PF national political commissar, Saviour Kasukuwere, received a five-star treatment when he surfaced at the Harare Magistrates' Courts yesterday to face charges of illegally skipping the c...Published: 02 Jun 2018 at 16:02hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Zanu PF is the only democratic party,' boast Mnangagwa - nonsense, have yet to hold free elections
The contemptuous arrogance of President Mnangagwa is soaring to new dizzying heights!"Mnangagwa says Zanu-PF is the only democratic party!" screamed the headline in Bulawayo24."PRESIDE...Published: 01 Jun 2018 at 23:20hrs | 3 | by Wilbert Mukori
Chamisa's troubling relationship with the truth
I AM not an obsessive pursuer of anyone because I am not a serial stalker. Pursuing a serial liar does not make me a serial stalker, but I am forced - once again - to write about MDC-T leader, Nelson ...Published: 01 Jun 2018 at 09:25hrs | 2 | by Conway Nkumbuzo Tutani
Chamisa's failure in 'de propaganda fide'
Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has once again been caught offside after claiming at a rally in Beitbridge that he had helped grow the economy of Rwanda."I helped President Kagame Turn Rwanda...Published: 31 May 2018 at 06:56hrs | 1 | by Tichaona Zindoga
Local company to print ballot papers
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) will print ballot papers for the forthcoming general elections locally, amid indications that Government Printers is a firm favourite to do the job ahead of Fid...Published: 24 May 2018 at 08:17hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
'BBC HardTalk painted Chamisa as immature and unwise,' complain MDC - but that he is
When I was in high school, we had a hard-boiled male sexist teacher who hated woman of all ages with a burning passion. What irritated me most about him is the way he would go to town about how he was...Published: 23 May 2018 at 19:58hrs | 1 | by Nomusa Garikai
Grace Mugabe, Chamisa 'same WhatsApp group'
THERE was a time when former president Robert Mugabe said Nelson Chamisa was a "supersonic" minister. Some have speculated why this was so, given that Chamisa was from the opposition.It has be...Published: 22 May 2018 at 06:16hrs | 3 | by Tinomudaishe Chinyoka
Generational gaps and false dichotomies
In the recent BBC HARDtalk episode, Stephen Sackur, the host, asked presidential hopeful Nelson Chamisa to respond to the allegation that some see him as a young man in a hurry.While the insin...Published: 22 May 2018 at 06:15hrs | 1 | by David Mungoshi
The story about Chamisa's wife
It really looks like Nelson Chamisa is missing something and we are all not being helpful at all. The boy is missing something terribly, yet we choose to stay political with him as if he is a re...Published: 20 May 2018 at 09:43hrs | 6 | by Bishop
MDC Alliance, a house of confusion
Zimbabwean politics is not for the faint-hearted people who cannot contain the pressure which comes with it. It only takes tried and tested politicians such as President Emmerson Mnangagwa to steer th...Published: 18 May 2018 at 09:08hrs | 2 | by Elijah Chihota
Chamisa survives frenzied London propaganda storm
MDC-T leader Nelson Chamisa must be celebrating. For months now, Zanu-PF and its attack dogs have virtually ignored Chamisa until he gained the irresistible political momentum. It was so bad that the ...Published: 18 May 2018 at 08:20hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Britain feels heat over Chamisa
Britain has been forced to come clean on allegations that it is backing President Mnangagwa's administration to win the forthcoming elections a week after MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa had broken...Published: 17 May 2018 at 07:31hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Cash crisis in Zimbabwe a crisis of discipline, confidence
The recent BBC HARDtalk session between opposition MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa and host Steven Sackur opened a lot of debate. The issue has been debated in the newspapers and radio shows on how...Published: 17 May 2018 at 07:18hrs | 3 | by David Mhlanga
UK govt warns Zimbabwe against social media grandstanding
The UK Government has warned Zimbabweans against grandstanding on social media which it said will not proffer solutions to problems affecting the country.In a statement posted on its Twitter a...Published: 17 May 2018 at 07:04hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa, only candidate with chance of ending military rule
I AM back from the United Kingdom, having accompanied MDC Alliance presidential candidate, Nelson Chamisa and Tendai Biti.In the course of four days, we met the British Foreign secretary Boris...Published: 16 May 2018 at 06:54hrs | 3 | by David Coltart
Chamisa's bully boys go after the media
MDC-T President Nelson Chamisa's paramilitary movement "The Vanguard" is used to pushing people about and intimidating critics of their boss. These bully boys have had some success in quelling dissent...Published: 15 May 2018 at 18:50hrs | 1 | by Innocent Dube
'Chamisa has faults,' admit Coltart, 'but is a quick learner!' - nonsense, he is corrupt and beyond the pale
After a lifetime of a wishy-washy media our political leaders have often shown just how corrupt and incompetent they are when they have been subjected to the harsh reality of a truly free and independ...Published: 15 May 2018 at 07:55hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
BBC HARDtalk does not influence electorate
Perhaps nothing, in the past week, set tongues wagging as the BBC HARDtalk interview that had MDC Alliance presidential candidate, Nelson Chamisa, as a guest.It would appear a lot is now being...Published: 15 May 2018 at 07:17hrs | 5 | by Learnmore Zuze
Britain dismisses Jonathan Moyo's 'conspiracy theories'
THE British Government has dismissed as "absurd conspiracy theories" claims by former Cabinet Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo that the United Kingdom is backing President Mnangagwa and his party Zanu...Published: 15 May 2018 at 07:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa ideological and policy bankruptcy laid bare
OPPOSITION Movement for Democratic Change Alliance presidential candidate Advocate Nelson Chamisa comes across as a very energetic, exuberant and lively character given to bombastic pronouncements som...Published: 15 May 2018 at 07:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Britain called out for 'open support to Mnangagwa'
Britain's alleged staunch support for Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has pushed it into an increasingly acrimonious corner, with opposition and diplomats warning that the former colonial powe...Published: 14 May 2018 at 14:27hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo defends Chamisa
Self-Exiled former Zanu-PF politburo member and Cabinet minister Jonathan Moyo has defended MDC Alliance presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa's performance during a recent BBC current affairs program...Published: 14 May 2018 at 06:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa has faults, says Coltart
Former Education Minister Senator David Coltart has admitted that MDC Alliance leader Mr Nelson Chamisa misfired during his recent interview on BBC's Hardtalk and also that the opposition leader has m...Published: 14 May 2018 at 06:57hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's BBC HardTalk performance made vote-rigging, murderous ED look 'mature, responsible and wise'!
Chamisa's credibility has been questioned again and again in the past. On the BBC HardTalk programme he has come through as a someone with a knack to shoot himself in the foot before a race. C...Published: 12 May 2018 at 22:40hrs | 1 | by Nomusa Garikai
Chamisa's war on women
My parents called me Faith because they are believers. Believers in the Gospel. Believers in God. Believers in a bright and better future for their children.They wanted their little daughter -...Published: 12 May 2018 at 16:18hrs | 4 | by Faith Hope
Chamisa's rude awakening - Hardtalk
MDC-T and MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa had the opportunity to be grilled by Stephen Sucker - traditionally known to take no prisoners - on BBC Hardtalk and his responses have drawn divergent vie...Published: 12 May 2018 at 13:50hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa grilled over childish promises
MDC Alliance leader Mr Nelson Chamisa was forced to recant a number of fanciful claims he made during Alliance rallies when he was interviewed on the BBC current affairs programme, Hardtalk.Th...Published: 12 May 2018 at 13:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Chamisa backtracks on claims he made
MDC Alliance presidential candidate Advocate Nelson Chamisa has been exposed internationally as a serial liar following a grilling by a British journalist, forcing him to admit that he has never met U...Published: 12 May 2018 at 13:36hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's UK baptism of fire exposes lies, lack of depth
MDC-T and MDC Alliance leader, Nelson Chamisa, left for the United Kingdom last weekend amid ad nasueam announcements from his supporters who saw it as an endorsement or "stepping up the ladder of the...Published: 11 May 2018 at 11:32hrs | 49 | by Staff Reporter
'BBC's Steven Sackur was biased against Chamisa'
MDC-T faction leader Nelson Chamisa had a hard time on BBC HardTalk and his party senior members are now blaming Steven Sackur for being biased.Chamisa was forced to disown a lot of statements...Published: 11 May 2018 at 11:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Chamisa skinned on BBC HardTalk
Nelson Chamisa on BBC HARDtalkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAnZ7asoWEc...Published: 11 May 2018 at 09:53hrs | | by BBC
'Out of his depth': Chamisa falls flat in the UK
With the election campaign unofficially underway, MDC-T President Nelson Chamisa took the unusual step of traveling to the UK to drum up support for his bid to become President of Zimbabwe.It ...Published: 11 May 2018 at 09:21hrs | 2 | by Charles, Harare (student)
Mugabe's appeal to sympathy only exposes his many evils
I wonder what part of the human emotion and body that Robert Mugabe and his handlers wanted to appeal to. It was certainly not the brain.(This article first appears on Hopewell Chin'ono Facebo...Published: 16 Mar 2018 at 15:21hrs | 5 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
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