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Mnangagwa pardons former judge Paradza
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially pardoned former High Court judge Benjamin Paradza, who was convicted of corruption in 2006. Paradza holds the distinction of being the first sitting judge i...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:10hrs | 274 | by Staff reporter
Guvamombe demands trial at High Court
SUSPENDED Chief Magistrate Mishrod Guvamombe yesterday refused to be tried by a serving or retired magistrate in Zimbabwe or from the Sadc region.Guvamombe, who is facing criminal abuse of off...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 13:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Let us control our own destiny' argue ZUNDE - whoever stopped you, mess is your own foolishness
"Zimbabwe should not look to outsiders to solve its problems. Lasting solutions can only come from Zimbabweans. International intervention is unnecessary and generally ineffective. Regionally, S...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 18:28hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Towards a genuine national dialogue
In recent times, there has been much talk of a "national dialogue". Indeed, this is the precise term that President Mnangagwa used when he called the February 6 meeting with political parties that was...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 09:25hrs | | by Justice Benjamin Paradza
Mnangagwa, Judges lock horns
A battle of the titans has ensued between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the highest court in the land after the first citizen threw down the gauntlet by accusing some of the Constitutional Court (C...Published: 24 Dec 2018 at 19:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
I am beginning to love Nelson Chamisa!
Because he doesn't get it! Across Africa, Eurasia, and South America, governments are characterized by strong executives and weak legislatures. the primary focus of politics is on elections an...Published: 20 Aug 2018 at 16:50hrs | 2 | by Sam Wezhira
'Tsvangirai risks a disgraceful exit'
Exiled former High Court judge, Benjamin Paradza has warned that MDC-T leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, risks a disgraceful exit similar to that of ousted former President Robert Mugabe if he fails to handl...Published: 20 Jan 2018 at 13:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
MDC must urgently put its house in order
When there is a fight in the neighbourhood, good neighbours will come in and do whatever they can to de-escalate the situation and restore good relations. At times people fight over very minor disagre...Published: 19 Jan 2018 at 07:37hrs | 1 | by Justice Benjamin Paradza
ZUNDE condemns mushrooming coalitions
Recent reports about the People's Rainbow Coalition (PRC) led by Dr Joice Mujuru have invoked mixed reactions. After the creation of Tsvangirai's MDC Alliance and Mangoma's own coalition, Zimbabwe's p...Published: 24 Oct 2017 at 10:53hrs | 3 | by Moses Chamboko
ZANU PF sideshows - a mere distraction
Despite intense infighting that characterises the party, the fact remains that ZANU PF is determined to win the next election at any cost. For them, there is just too much at stake and they cannot aff...Published: 06 Sep 2017 at 12:56hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
Zanu-PF infighting sideshows - a mere distraction
Despite intense infighting that characterises the party, the fact remains that Zanu-PF is determined to win the next election at any cost. For them, there is just too much at stake and they cannot aff...Published: 06 Sep 2017 at 12:24hrs | | by Moses Chambok
George Rutanhire - A true hero who suffered neglect, says ZUNDE
The passing of Cde George Rutanhire prompts us to reflect on where we came from and where we are going to. Somewhere in the Game of Thrones, it is mentioned that it is not the business of the lion to ...Published: 22 Aug 2017 at 07:20hrs | 1 | by Justice Benjamin Paradza
The ZUNDE-NPP MoU that never was
Zimbabwe United for Democrats (ZUNDE) party led by Justice Benjamin Paradza has rubbished highly publicized claims by Dr. J Mujuru that ZUNDE had signed an MOU with National People's Party.In ...Published: 19 Jul 2017 at 17:28hrs | | by Sindisiwe Mkandla
An open letter to Joice Mujuru and the opposition parties of Zimbabwe
Dear mai Mujuru and colleagues in the opposition,It has been reported in several media outlets that the National People's Party (NPP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zimbab...Published: 19 Jul 2017 at 12:47hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
Nkosana Moyo's first shot misfires, ZUNDE
Nkosana Moyo's entry on the political scene can only be good for democracy. ZUNDE respects and encourages people's fundamental rights and freedom to participate in the politics of their motherland. As...Published: 04 Jul 2017 at 10:49hrs | 1 | by Benjamin Paradza
'Wilbert, you are a disruptor with no solutions,' says Paradza - and still call yourself' learned Judge
Let is not be said that Wilbert Mukori does not listen; I do listen to what you, Benjamin Paradza, and many others are saying. What you have failed to do is convince me that you KNOW what you are talk...Published: 08 Jun 2017 at 20:19hrs | 3 | by Wilbert Mukori
'We are not on Course, Mr Tsvangirai,' says ZUNDE
The recent statement by MDC President Morgan Tsvangirai titled "We are on Course" as published by NewsdzeZimbabwe.com is not truthful. We are not and have never been on course regarding a grand coalit...Published: 06 Jun 2017 at 06:54hrs | | by Benjamin Paradza
Zimbabwe's Generals must heed the voice of citizens
Soldiers Don't shoot! We are just unarmed citizens! All we are trying to do is abide by Zimbabwe's democratic Constitution that binds us all (including yourselves). However, we are increasingl...Published: 27 Apr 2017 at 10:02hrs | | by David Mutori and Benjamin Paradza
Zimbabwe's parastatal rot - when looting becomes second nature
Ever wondered why the Zimbabwe Government and its ministers find parastatals attractive despite them costing the taxpayer billions of dollars? Our previous article asked questions on the wisdo...Published: 15 Apr 2017 at 13:04hrs | | by David Mutori and Benjamin Paradza
Zimbabwe's parastatal rot - when looting becomes second nature
Ever wondered why the Zimbabwe Government and its ministers find parastatals attractive despite them costing the taxpayer billions of dollars? Our previous article asked questions on the wisdom of the...Published: 13 Apr 2017 at 11:52hrs | | by David Mutori and Benjamin Paradza
D-Day for Tomana
The tribunal appointed to examine suspended Prosecutor General Mr Johannes Tomana's fitness to hold the post has completed its task, and will soon submit its determination to President Mugabe....Published: 09 Apr 2017 at 08:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mujuru must shape up or ship out
As Martin Luther King once said, "There comes a time when silence becomes betrayal", and surely 34 years of silence is betrayal of the highest order.I am not going to analyse Mai Mujuru's perf...Published: 26 Mar 2017 at 11:36hrs | 1 | by Benjamin Paradza
ZUNDE challenges SADC to learn from The Gambia
An official statement by Zimbabweans United for Democracy published under the authority of Justice Benjamin Paradza, Exiled Judge of the High Court of Zimbabwe and President of ZUNDE.There...Published: 22 Jan 2017 at 14:57hrs | | by May. Chamboko
Morgan Tsvangirai , the legitimate President of Zimbabwe- supporter
An MDC-T supporter Esau M'Zambia Milanzi has claimed that his party leader Morgan Tsvangirai is the only legitimate leader of Zimbabwe despite having been blocked several times to head the nation b...Published: 22 Dec 2016 at 05:03hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Grand Coalition - Is MDC-T serious about it?
Three years ago, Zimbabweans United for Democracy (ZUNDE) was established as a global political movement, with the single purpose of forming a united opposition in Zimbabwe. Just at a time when we tho...Published: 15 Dec 2016 at 11:07hrs | | by Justice Benjamin Paradza
A Zimbabwe judge hung by the robe barely survives
The Zimbabwe judiciary system has been sentenced to death by political interference, politicisation and corruption that has left Zimbabweans without an effective recourse to justice in particular when...Published: 19 Nov 2016 at 16:21hrs | 1 | by Themba Mthethwa
Electoral reform starts with us, voter registration is key - ZUNDE
Yes, that is correct, electoral reform starts with us — you and me — and that is a fact. In addition, voter registration cannot be stopped because the government says it has no money. While the go...Published: 31 Oct 2016 at 11:12hrs | 10 | by Benjamin Paradza
Tribute to Kudzayi Mbudzi
Blunt and courageous - these are two words which best describe the late Retired Major Saviours Kudzayi Mbudzi. News of his untimely death came to us as a shock. Some of us spoke to him just last w...Published: 17 Oct 2016 at 09:48hrs | 1 | by Moses Chamboko
War veterans miss golden opportunities to demonstrate remorse
It takes a real man to say sorry and accept responsibility for the wrong you have done, especially wrong done to your very own people. This is more than I can say for Douglas Mahiya after reading ...Published: 18 Aug 2016 at 14:42hrs | | by Justice Benjamin Paradza
'Mugabe is no comrade and never trained as a fighter'
For years Zimbabwe's former freedom fighters brought misery to some citizens, and were among the largest recipients of ZANU PF patronage. But in a major twist, the Wa...Published: 17 Aug 2016 at 09:45hrs | 4 | by Gonda's Hot Seat
Calls for unity gather momentum
Saturday 6th August was a special day in the history of the democratic struggle. Never before have calls for unity of the opposition been that loud and clear on a single day and in different parts...Published: 08 Aug 2016 at 11:19hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
We welcome Zimbabwe People First but...
Anyone contemplating jumping into bed with Mai Mujuru's Zimbabwe People First had better take some precautions. They should ensure that they have an ironclad marriage contract to guarantee that theirs...Published: 04 Jul 2016 at 08:03hrs | 1 | by Benjamin Paradza
ZUNDE and Farai Mbira part ways
Farai Mbira was a founding member of ZUNDE. He has played a significant role in establishing ZUNDE as a movement with a recognised presence in Zimbabwe. For that he deserves our gratitude. ...Published: 21 Jun 2016 at 11:01hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
The future we want - ZUNDE
Zimbabweans United for Democracy (ZUNDE) hopes that Zimbabweans across the globe are striving today to create the future we want and deserve. Each of us can help shape our future by 2018 and beyond. ...Published: 12 Nov 2015 at 13:53hrs | | by Justice Benjamin Paradza
Zimbabwe plunges into elections mode
CRISIS-TORN Zimbabwe this week drifted into election mode, despite 2018 general elections being three years away, after former vice president Joice Mujuru emerged from her woodwork to declare her ambi...Published: 10 Sep 2015 at 13:47hrs | | by Nelson Chenga
Chiefs do not belong to Zanu-PF
Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa could not have been serious when he said traditional leaders are expected to be pro-Zanu-PF and can never be apolitical. Needless to say that as the minister responsi...Published: 06 Jul 2015 at 10:17hrs | | by Justice Benjamin Paradza
ZUNDE will not be intimidated nor discouraged
Following ZUNDE's successful launch in Harare a few days ago which was covered extensively by both private and public media, some have started questioning the wisdom of forming yet another political p...Published: 07 Jun 2015 at 18:02hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
ZUNDE an MDC offshoot
It sounds quite interesting for the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) coming in different forms in the form of a new baby called Zimbabweans United for Democracy (ZUNDE). It features as new wine in...Published: 02 Jun 2015 at 18:06hrs | 2 | by Stewart Murewa
ZUNDE Vice President Benjamin Paradza is a fugitive
Former Supreme judge, Justice Benjamin Paradza, who is the Vice President and Justice Policy Coordinator for the newly formed political party, Zimbabweans United for Democracy (ZUNDE) is a fugitive th...Published: 28 May 2015 at 10:50hrs | 5 | by Suitable Kajau
Ex-judge rubbishes Mugabe, Tsvangirai
Benjamin Paradza former Supreme Court Judge and vice president of the newly formed party Zunde, has accused Zanu PF leader President Robert Mugabe and main opposition MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai of...Published: 28 May 2015 at 07:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe needs an exit strategy from self-imposed catastrophe
Following revelation of part of its interim leadership, Zimbabweans United for Democracy (ZUNDE), has been inundated with enquiries, comments, suggestions as well as isolated criticism from across the...Published: 20 Nov 2013 at 03:45hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
ZUNDE Reveals Interim Leadership
Zimbabweans United for Democracy (ZUNDE) is pleased to announce that we are now in the process of finalizing our team which will have a global presence. True to...Published: 11 Nov 2013 at 04:15hrs | 1 | by Moses Chamboko
Kwekwe born musician 'TK' makes waves in New Zealand
Zimbabwean singer making headlines in New Zealand Takudzwa "T K" Paradza is the fourth-born son of exiled former High Court Judge Justice Benjamin Paradza.Takudzwa known as TK on the stage has...Published: 03 Sep 2012 at 21:05hrs | 25 | by Entertainment Reporter
Zim top jurist retires
Justice Wilson Sandura, an eminent jurist on the Supreme Court bench, has retired, with colleagues saying the judiciary has been robbed of one of the finest legal brains in the country.The hi...Published: 21 Sep 2011 at 08:30hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
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