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Zanu-PF is not Zimbabwe
THE ruling party, Zanu-PF's youth league wants to force teachers and nurses to undergo indoctrination at its Herbert Chitepo School of Ideology so that "they do not sell out!"In the recent pas...Published: 12 Aug 2024 at 14:00hrs | 269 | by Staff reporter
Transcript of 'Russia-Zimbabwe talks' between Putin and Mnangagwa
The penchant for frivolous bluster in Zimbabwe's public discourse has once again reared its ugly trappings after the widespread circulation on social media platforms of a 2.42-minutes video clip poste...Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 08:37hrs | 12 | by Jonathan Moyo
Mugabe divides opinion from the grave
ON what would have been Robert Mugabe's 100th birthday, Zimbabwe and the world grapple with the complex legacy of a man who led Zimbabwe to independence, but later presided over its economic ruin....Published: 22 Feb 2024 at 04:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Reunification sought by Tsvangirai 5 months before he died now in tatters
The implosion of CCC in Nelson Chamisa's hands is telling not only because it puts paid to Morgan Tsvangirai's widely publicised [see attached videos] last-ditch efforts - just five months before his ...Published: 19 Feb 2024 at 12:48hrs | 1 | by Jonathan Moyo
Excited by the killings: How The Chronicle covered the Gukurahundi genocide
AbstractTHIS paper examines and interrogates the role of the state-controlled media during the Gukurahundi genocide in Zimbabwe. Gukurahundi is a genocide that took place in Zimbabwe betwe...Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 13:51hrs | 8 | by Bhekinkosi Jakobe Ncube
'Chamisa must introspect, map the way forward'
POLITICAL analysts and opinion leaders have expressed mixed views on Zimbabwe's main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa's decision to dump his two-year-old Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC), with som...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 06:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa ends weeks of speculation
ZIMBABWE'S main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday finally abandoned the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) saying the party had been hijacked by Zanu-PF. Chamisa formed the CCC in 2022 after...Published: 26 Jan 2024 at 04:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
There's life beyond State House, Mr. President!
Is it not most embarrassing that Zimbabwe has never experienced a democratic smooth transfer of power since independence 43 years ago?In fact, it gets even more shameful that the only time pow...Published: 09 Dec 2023 at 10:21hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe MPs urged to reject Mthuli Ncube's budget
ECONOMISTS have urged Finance minister Mthuli Ncube to redo the 2024 budget as the one he presented this week only serves to condemn the rest of the population to abject poverty.Ncube presente...Published: 02 Dec 2023 at 05:43hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
CCC should reconsider its position on structures
THE ongoing drama within the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) is unfortunate and a huge blow to the country's fight for democracy, but this should serve as a wake-up call for the opposition outfit ...Published: 27 Oct 2023 at 06:23hrs | | by Canisio Mudzimu
By-elections move betrays Zanu-PF
The main opposition party, Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC), has accused President Emmerson Mnangagwa of revealing his involvement in the recalls of its parliamentarians and councillors by self-pr...Published: 26 Oct 2023 at 10:50hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Biased Harare fines Bosso US$5 000, given up to 17 October to pay
HIGHLANDERS have been fined US$5 000 by the Premier Soccer League disciplinary committee with US$500 being suspended for the rest of the season and have up to October 17 to pay the effective US$4 500....Published: 11 Oct 2023 at 17:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa to announce results a day after polling?
ZANU-PF linked political analysts yesterday blasted Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader, Mr Nelson Chamisa after he told his supporters at a rally in Bulawayo that his party will announce the e...Published: 21 Aug 2023 at 06:35hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Of Zimbabwe's embarrassing leadership record
ZIMBABWE has not had many presidents since attaining independence from Britain in 1980, having known only three.The first, Canaan Sodindo Banana, was merely ceremonial.The other two - ...Published: 24 Jul 2023 at 06:49hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Is Mnangagwa the most unpopular Zimbabwe leader since independence?
Not that Zimbabwe has had many presidents since attaining her independence from Britain in 1980, having known only three.The first, Canaan Sodindo Banana, was merely a ceremonial one. ...Published: 22 Jul 2023 at 13:39hrs | 5 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zanu-PF's crisis meeting betrays vote uncertainty
Zanu-PF held a stormy crisis meeting at the party's headquarters in Harare on Tuesday this week, the day before the nomination court sat, to plead with disgruntled members who lost in the primary elec...Published: 25 Jun 2023 at 18:24hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa calls for Sikhala's release in Independence message
OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has described post independent Zimbabwe as characterised by bad governance which rendered the liberation promise empty as the country marks 43 years of s...Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 06:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF blasts Bulawayo City Council for shooting, injuring vendors
The ruling party Zanu-PF has criticized Bulawayo City Council for shooting and injuring unarmed vendors in the CBD. GOVERNMENT spokesman Nick Mangwana said on Twitter: "Yesterday @CityofBulaw...Published: 24 Feb 2023 at 23:00hrs | 3 | by Moyo Roy
Mnangagwa drafts in G40 members in 'new' Zanu-PF politburo
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed Generation 40 (G40) members into the Zanu-PF politburo while keeping the usual tired horses close to him in an apparent political balancing act that betrays ...Published: 25 Dec 2022 at 14:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
GBV sign of broader culture of violence we have embraced in our lives
I always teach my family that 'sin cannot be successfully micromanaged'.In other words, an individual can never successfully control or...Published: 26 Nov 2022 at 21:06hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mthuli Ncube raises VAT, restores duty on basics
Finance minister Mthuli Ncube unveiled his 2023 budget on Thursday, raising value added tax (VAT) in a move the main opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) described as "an attack on working p...Published: 25 Nov 2022 at 05:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Headache for Mwonzora
A BID by former MDC Alliance leader Morgan Tsvangirai's top ally Norest Marara to contest for the party's presidency is reportedly set to be rejected at the party's standing committee meeting on Wedne...Published: 07 Nov 2022 at 05:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Biti baiting journalists with sensational but false claims'
A Harare Company West Properties Zimbabwe has exposed parliamentarian Tendai Biti's malicious attack against them after the legislator claimed that the company received 200 000 hectares of land from t...Published: 29 Oct 2022 at 19:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa legitimacy challenge struck off the roll
THE High Court has struck off the roll an application by Zanu-PF activist, Sybeth Musengezi who is challenging President Emmerson Mnangagwa's legitimacy to lead both the ruling party and Zimbabwe....Published: 03 Oct 2022 at 19:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Why do Zimbabweans keep electing individuals who clearly lack leadership qualities?
What do we look for when we elect a leader? Is it their fearless stand against an incumbent oppressive government - whereby, they boldly confront injustice, and ready to die for the greater go...Published: 26 Sep 2022 at 09:24hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
What sort of leaders do Zimbabweans need?
What do we look for when we elect a leader?Is it their fearless stand against an incumbent oppressive government — whereby they boldly confront injustice, and are ready to die for the greate...Published: 26 Sep 2022 at 05:57hrs | | by Tendai Mbofana
At least Mnangagwa regime subtly admitting there's hardly any meaningful development to talk about in Zimbabwe
It is common knowledge that one can analyse and form an impression about an individual in a matter of seconds - based on their behaviour, countenance, mannerism, and even their logic when talking....Published: 22 Aug 2022 at 11:14hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Massive civil service strike looms in Zimbabwe
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's government is faced with a crippling job action from its restive civil servants, with public sector labour unions saying the authorities have ignored their pleas to effe...Published: 25 Jul 2022 at 07:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's CCC must not be a ghost organisation, it needs to be accountable
The question of whether or not CCC must frame a constitution, come up with structures and go to congress to select party leaders is, no doubt, such a hot and wearying one.But that's one questi...Published: 24 Jul 2022 at 12:34hrs | 5 | by Tawanda Majoni
Mnangagwa's govt defends appointment of Mohadi's daughter as ZEC commissioner
GOVERNMENT has defended the appointment of Zanu-PF Vice President Kembo Mohadi's daughter, Abigail, as a Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) commissioner, saying she has a right to serve the nation ju...Published: 08 Jul 2022 at 07:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Govt warns politicians over community radio stations
Politicians must not meddle with community radio stations in their localities as the law prohibits such, the government's spokesperson, Nick Mangwana warned.His sentiments come as some politic...Published: 31 May 2022 at 12:38hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe condones massacre - ZimVigil Diary
Sadly it came as no surprise that the Zanu PF government has refused to criticise Russia for its unprovoked and brutal invasion of neighbouring Ukraine – a close relative and historic friend....Published: 07 Mar 2022 at 06:33hrs | | by ZimVigil Diary
Zanu-PF betrays Mahoka denying hero status, says Mliswa
OUTSPOKEN former Mashonaland West Zanu-PF chairman, Temba Mliswa says the late Hurungwe East legislator, Sarah Mahoka, deserved interment at the Mashonaland West Provincial Heroes Acre for her sterlin...Published: 22 Feb 2022 at 05:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's party shows true colours
A leopard never changes its spots is an old-age familiar adage that applies so aptly to the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), a party unilaterally formed by Mr Nelson Chamisa when he changed colour...Published: 16 Feb 2022 at 05:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa has put the final nail into the MDC brand
THE move by opposition leader Nelson Chamisa to change his party's name to Citizens' Convergence for Change (CCC) has put the final nail into the MDC brand, which has since 1999 emerged as one of the ...Published: 29 Jan 2022 at 14:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tough questions for Mnangagwa, Chamisa ahead of 2023 polls
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's desperate quest to stop Nelson Chamisa from contesting elections under the MDC-Alliance banner betrays the Zanu-PF strongman's lack of confidence in his ability to win a...Published: 23 Jan 2022 at 20:41hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Lindiwe Sisulu hits back at Zondo
Less than a week ago, I published an opinion piece that captures the importance of where ordinary South Africans find themselves.This opinion piece is my contribution to a conversing South Afr...Published: 12 Jan 2022 at 23:35hrs | | by Lindiwe Sisulu
MDC Alliance's fake victimhood, internal ructions and sanctions
Over the years, the MDC Alliance (MDC-A) faction has perfected the art of creating stunts to attract the West's attention in the vain and ill-placed hope of besmirching President Mnangagwa and to wrin...Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 05:21hrs | 5 | by Nobleman Runyanga
He who acknowledges his failings has started his journey to success
Have Zimbabweans ever wondered why they appear 'cursed' - in a country seemingly entrapped in a never-ending vicious cycle of economic malaise and poverty, whereby each minute is expended on how to ju...Published: 17 Oct 2021 at 14:22hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Ramaphosa betrays SA war vets
SOUTH AFRICA'S elite task force rescued two cabinet ministers and a deputy after they were held hostage by war veterans demanding reparations for their role in the fight against white minority rule....Published: 15 Oct 2021 at 20:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chaos in SA points to failure on democracy
The spate of violence that is engulfed South Africa shows that not all citizens have internalised constitutional democracy and the rule of law as the organising principle of the post-apartheid society...Published: 30 Jul 2021 at 07:33hrs | 3 | by Mashupye Maserumule
The fight against COVID-19 is everyone's responsibility
The first Saturday of this month saw local author, film maker and anti-Government activist, Tsitsi Dangarembwa, getting her first COVID-19 vaccination jab at Parirenyatwa Hospital in Harare. She did n...Published: 19 Jul 2021 at 13:35hrs | | by Nobleman Runyanga
Yes, you can legislate for patriotism
GROWING up in the village, one gets to appreciate the fact that not all dogs are the same.They are actually two distinct types: the abidingly loyal and disciplined type, and the hopelessly use...Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 08:19hrs | 1 | by Bishop Lazarus
Chamisa Agenda 2021: Much ado about nothing
The past two decades or so have clearly proven that opposition parties in the country, particularly the MDC (Chamisa-led) has no authentic identity of its own except posturing as Zanu PF's conscience....Published: 16 Mar 2021 at 17:21hrs | | by Daphine Zulu
MDC Alliance: An opposition effort built on a foundation of lies
Last week some of the issues making rounds on both the mainstream and social media included the arrest of MDC-Alliance deputy chairperson, Job Sikhala, MDC-Alliance spokesperson, Fadzayi Mahere and ac...Published: 20 Jan 2021 at 06:45hrs | 5 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Indeed, the US never been paragon of democracy, but laughable that a worse tyranny would dare comment
As much as my health is not well today, and, would have preferred staying far away from the pen, the most recent outbursts and ranting by the perennially and inherently unrepentant brutal, barbaric an...Published: 08 Jan 2021 at 13:19hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Harare Provincial Heroes Acre still in a sorry state - after 40 years of self-rule
They say the proof of the pudding is in the eating. After all the pro-liberation war rhetoric from President Mnangagwa and media hype around the Mbuya Nehanda statue, the current state of the Harare P...Published: 01 Jan 2021 at 19:43hrs | 1 | by Chatakarwira Chiripi Mandaza
Zimbabwe's national dress fabric triggers debate
THE country's national dress fabric meant to promote and preserve national identity launched by President Emmerson Mnangagwa at the State House at the weekend has been met with mixed reactions....Published: 21 Dec 2020 at 06:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa and Trumpism - Sanctions, Sex and Infiltration
That the MDC-Alliance led by Advocate Nelson Chamisa is an ailing force is no longer a subject for debate.The party suffers mostly from self-inflicted wounds - ones that its opponents are grac...Published: 29 Nov 2020 at 20:00hrs | | by Grace Kwinje
Has democracy deserted MDC?
FIGHTS in the opposition party, MDC-T, have exposed that all is rotten about the so-called intra-party democracy in the opposition party.The MDC-T was in March tasked to convene, within 90 day...Published: 25 Nov 2020 at 04:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
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