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From a Constitutional lawyer to a Twitter Advocate: Tales of a pariah lawyer

The recent so-called "legal opinion" issued by Advocate Thabani Mpofu regarding internal processes of the Zimbabwe African National Union–Patriotic Front (ZANu-PF) cannot go unchallenged. His statement, while loud, is legally hollow -…

Published: 02 Oct 2025 at 11:22hrs | | by Patrick Chinamasa

Chinamasa faces backlash over Tagwirei tweet?

Zanu-PF Legal Affairs Secretary Patrick Chinamasa is embroiled in a heated internal dispute following his controversial tweet asserting that businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei has been co-opted into the party's Central Committee, deepening ex…

Published: 05 Aug 2025 at 12:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chinamasa reposts deleted Tagwirei appointment tweet

ZANU PF Legal Affairs Secretary Patrick Chinamasa has reignited political debate after reposting a once-deleted tweet declaring businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei's controversial appointment to the party's Central Committee as "over and irrev…

Published: 05 Aug 2025 at 09:49hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chinamasa deletes tweet confirming Tagwirei's appointment

ZANU PF Legal Secretary Patrick Chinamasa has deleted a tweet in which he had declared controversial businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei's appointment to the party's Central Committee as "over and irreversible," further deepening speculation o…

Published: 04 Aug 2025 at 19:30hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF battlelines drawn over Tagwirei

Zanu-PF's simmering succession battle has erupted into open confrontation, with the party's legal affairs secretary Patrick Chinamasa clashing head-on with secretary-general Obert Mpofu and spokesman Christopher Mutsvangwa over the controv…

Published: 04 Aug 2025 at 10:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chinamasa takes on Mutsvangwa, Obert Mpofu

The escalating political battle within Zanu-PF over the controversial co-option of businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei into the ruling party's Central Committee has intensified, with legal affairs secretary Patrick Chinamasa openly clashing wi…

Published: 04 Aug 2025 at 09:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Tagwirei's co-option into Central Committee 'irreversibly settled'

Zanu-PF Secretary for Legal Affairs Patrick Chinamasa has declared the controversy surrounding the co-option of businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei into the ruling party's Central Committee as "irreversibly settled," describing the uproar as "…

Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 19:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chinamasa's stolen car recovered

A brand new Mazda BT-50 double cab vehicle stolen from ZANU-PF Secretary for Legal Affairs, Patrick Chinamasa's farm in Headlands, has been recovered dumped in Murehwa and is now in police custody.The top politician's wife, Mrs. Monica Chi…

Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 14:37hrs | 277 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF wants govt to enforce 'use it or lose it policy' in mining

ZANU-PF has instructed the government to amend legislation on exclusive prospecting orders (EPOs) and enforce the "use it or lose it" policy to prevent mining companies and individuals from holding claims purely for speculative purposes. T…

Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 08:35hrs | 201 | by Staff reporter

Even Chinamasa knows ED can't be trusted

In the tumultuous world of Zimbabwean politics, trust is a rare commodity. Nowhere is this more evident than in the ongoing discourse within ZANU-PF about extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term beyond the constitutional two-term lim…

Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 21:43hrs | 1859 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Chinamasa's 13-year-old daughter listed on US sanctions

When the United States announced the sanctioning of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's son earlier this month, it also revealed the names of 17 individuals who had been removed from the list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Person…

Published: 28 Dec 2022 at 20:36hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa dragged to court for appointing Chinamasa Air Zimbabwe board chair

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has been dragged to the Constitutional Court for behaviour that is inconsistent with provisions of the constitution after the appointment of Zanu-PF politburo member Patrick Chinamsa as Air Zimbabwe director an…

Published: 26 Dec 2021 at 15:32hrs | 12 | by Staffreporter

Mnangagwa taken to court

A HARARE man has filed a Constitutional Court (ConCourt) application against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's appointment of Patrick Chinamasa as director and chairman of the embattled Air Zimbabwe arguing that it was inconsistent with the C…

Published: 22 Dec 2021 at 04:50hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

We need each other as Zimbabweans

Dear Zimbabweans, Greetings my fellow countrymen, guess I find you well despite the simmering October heat and the economic hardships. I'm really sorry to the Chinmasa family on the loss of their property which was gutted by fire but was v…

Published: 25 Oct 2021 at 15:14hrs | 1 | by Munya Shumba

Chinamasa did not misfire on the army relations

The oppositionMDC and some parts of the Media have been lambasting the ZANU PF acting National Political Commissair  cde Patrick Chinamasa for stating that the army works hand in hand with the ZANU PF government. The army is the part …

Published: 30 Jul 2021 at 08:11hrs | 13 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

NGOs denounce renewed govt threats

ZIMBABWE human rights and advocacy groups have condemned as disturbing and criminal a threat by the government to ban non-governmental organisations (NGOs) from operating in Masvingo, a threat implemented in 2012 when the authorities cance…

Published: 03 Jul 2021 at 21:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

Patrick Chinamasa's troubling return

IN Zanu-PF, they are changing political commissars at the rate of a diaper.You may want to say this is a purely internal matter, but not exactly so, as it has direct and indirect implications on the ordinary citizen.Late last week, the rul…

Published: 06 Jun 2021 at 10:02hrs | 10 | by Tawanda Majoni

Zim sanctions a CIA regime change agenda project

The illegal sanctions on Zimbabwe are a CIA regime change agenda project being spearheaded by the African-American USA Ambassador to Harare, Brian Nichols, with the assistance of his MDC-Alliance running dog partners, a senior Zanu PF offi…

Published: 29 Oct 2020 at 10:02hrs | 3 | by David Mwanza

Mr. President, Hard Talk builds nations and dreams !!!

In 1994, I was doing my primary education at Nyazura Primary school, a boarding primary school in Manicaland Province.  It was the norm back then that you would buy an envelope and get a postage stamp at the school tuckshop. We used t…

Published: 21 Sep 2020 at 07:35hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF must not slam doors on helpers

WE have read stories re-garding Zanu-PF and South Africa and it comes as no surprise to us that Zanu-PF is adopting this stance with respect to South Africa. The arrogance of Zanu-PF knows no boundary despite the laws and the Constitution.…

Published: 15 Sep 2020 at 06:17hrs | 2 | by Corruptionforce

Mnangagwa, Zanu-PF must not ransom the country to their greed

IT has been amusing listening to Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party have a go at its South African counterpart, the African National Congress (ANC), for daring to tell it that it was mismanaging the affairs in this country and that its failur…

Published: 14 Sep 2020 at 06:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

'Grace Mugabe instructed the shutdown of internet in Zimbabwe'

Former First Lady Grace Mugabe instructed the then Minister of Cyber Security Patrick Chinamasa to shutdown social media during the height of the bloody military coup in November 2017.Hagiographer Douglas Rogers in his book Two weeks in No…

Published: 29 Jul 2019 at 14:05hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu

The victim and savior card

The mugabeism system is hindering development for the people of Zimbabwe. Mugabe used to down play his ministers by giving them the platform to announce changes when he is abroad. He knew it would raise mayharm. When he returns, he immedia…

Published: 31 Jan 2019 at 20:36hrs | | by Dr. Takesure Tazvishaya

Attempts to intimidate Bench deplorable

ZANU-PF notes with growing concern continued attempts by Nelson Chamisa to intimidate the Bench ahead of the Constitutional Court case on the just-ended harmonised elections which has been set down for hearing on Wednesday, 22nd August, 20…

Published: 21 Aug 2018 at 06:32hrs | | by PA Chinamasa

Open letter to Zanu voter

Dear Zanu voterI hope this letter finds you well.  It is actually rude of me to even assume that  there is a remote chance that you might be well. Not if you are still living in Zimbabwe, are jobless, do not  afford basic he…

Published: 29 Jul 2018 at 10:42hrs | | by Sibusisiwe Tshuma

Mnangagwa doesn't dream of success, he makes it happen

While everyone's focus is on the upcoming elections, especially the saga revolving around Nelson Chamisa's threats against many bodies, like the ZEC, a weird and wonderful thing has been taking place in Zimbabwe over the last few months.At…

Published: 23 Jul 2018 at 13:04hrs | | by Mike Tawanda

Zimbabwe told to prioritise domestic capital

ZIMBABWE should seriously consider boosting its economy by placing more emphasis on domestic capital over foreign investment through attractive investment packages and other incentives, analysts say.This comes as the Confederation of Zimba…

Published: 28 Jun 2018 at 09:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

The inside story on Britain's shifting attitude towards Zimbabwe

The arrival of the Zimbabwean Finance Minister, Patrick Chinamasa, in London signals a new chapter for Zimbabwe's relations with its former colonial master.Britain's Foreign Minister, the sometimes clownish but intelligent Boris Johnson wa…

Published: 27 Feb 2018 at 15:53hrs | | by Hopewell Chin'ono

Chinamasa blasted over misplaced priorities

MDC legislator, Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga yesterday asked Finance minister Patrick Chinamasa to provide $6 million for acquisition of menstrual cups for girls, as she questioned why condoms are provided for in the national budget, wh…

Published: 18 Jan 2018 at 07:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

The Voice of the People is the Voice God

The 21st December 2017 was a taster and a forerunner of what is to become for President Emerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa. A handful but very vocal group of people from Matabeleland were demonstrating at the Zimbabwe embassy in Tshwane where Mnan…

Published: 29 Dec 2017 at 20:36hrs | | by Victor Sibanda

Where is first lady getting money for donations she is making? - ZCP

Zimbabwe Communist Party secretary general Ngqabutho Nicholas Mabhena has questioned the source of the funding which is enabling the first lady Auxillia Mnangagwa to make donations around the country considering the fact that the national …

Published: 28 Dec 2017 at 07:48hrs | 2 | by Tafi Mhaka

On Zimbabwe and the first post-Mugabe budget

Zimbabwe's Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Patrick Chinamasa, presented the first post-Mugabe era budget on 7 December 2017. The budget has received excellent reviews as has the two speeches by President Emmerson Mnangagwa - …

Published: 17 Dec 2017 at 07:42hrs | | by Alfred Mthimkhulu PhD

Chinamasa under fire

Finance minister Patrick Chinamasa has been critisised for failing to prioritise the funding of health in the 2018 budget as the Health and Child Care ministry's vote was dwarfed by that of Defence and other ministries.Although the allocat…

Published: 10 Dec 2017 at 06:08hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Chinamasa's fine balancing act

ZIMBABWEANS wait with bated breath for Finance Minister Patrick Chinamasa's 2018 National Budget Statement, which he is expected to present this afternoon; outlining macro-economic and fiscal objectives, targets and other projections, taki…

Published: 07 Dec 2017 at 05:28hrs | | by Clive Mphambela

Chinamasa 'can't speak about bonuses right now'

CIVIL servants will know about their bonuses tomorrow, a Cabinet Minister said yesterday.Finance and Economic Planning Minister, Patrick Chinamasa  said all will be revealed when he presents the national budget. "I can't speak about b…

Published: 06 Dec 2017 at 05:26hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Commando Ministers

Are we going commando again? It begins by naming major general Sibusiso Moyo and air marshall Perrence Shiri as ministers and while you are thinking ahhh this is it the next move is Chiwenga is Vice President. We all know that he is the de…

Published: 04 Dec 2017 at 23:07hrs | 2 | by Dr. Takesure Tazvishaya

Mutsvangwa, probably the only Good News for New Zimbabwean Govt

In 1995, Nokia made a mobile handset named Nokia 5110. I looked at this handset and I was contented that nothing better would be made after it. From this handset, you had a watch, a telegram (later called text message). You had an alarm, a…

Published: 02 Dec 2017 at 19:58hrs | | by Ryton Dzimiri

Zanu-PF Central Committee resolutions

Statement by Zanu-PF Secretary for Legal Affairs Patrick Chinamasa after yesterday's Central Committee meeting.We have met today as members of the Central Committee, the 19th of November 2017 and we considered a wide range of issues affect…

Published: 20 Nov 2017 at 05:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

Why Zimbabwe has a 'Minister of WhatsApp'

A spoof government notice hit social media as soon as President Robert Mugabe announced he had set up a new ministry responsible for Cyber Security, Threat Detection and Mitigation.Zimbabweans reacted with customary humour to the letter, w…

Published: 24 Oct 2017 at 09:52hrs | | by Shingai Nyoka

Zimbabwe media groups fret over Cyber ministry

Media groups and opposition parties are worried by the creation of the Cyber Security, Threat Detection and Mitigation ministry - which has  raised fears that the government will clamp down on freedom of expression and social media, a…

Published: 15 Oct 2017 at 18:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

Analysing Mugabeâ€™s Cabinet reshuffle - The Grace effect

After a week of tension in his party and government, Mugabe has reshuffled his cabinet. Mugabe has dealt with the succession tension Machiavellian style. If there is anything Mugabe is known for, it's his shrewd political nature. A persona…

Published: 10 Oct 2017 at 07:03hrs | 2 | by Lloyd Msipa

Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga: her dirty-women-pants! Some street language we cannot take!

It is outrageous, horrendous to hear a whole parliamentarian speaking vomit language in the presence of girl-children and young women in Bulawayo rally. Where she is supposed to show respect as an sitting MP, she displays the worst among u…

Published: 09 Jun 2017 at 19:45hrs | 2 | by Nomazulu Thata

Zimra abuse widow and her disabled son

Open Letter to Zimbabwe Finance Minister Patrick ChinamasaHonorable Minister of Finance Patrick Chinamasa we hope that this open letter will reach you and thereafter you will do your work as expected and  get this matter resolved amic…

Published: 19 Mar 2017 at 08:59hrs | 2 | by By Eghter Khanye And MRP Information Department

Chinamasa's propaganda can't resuscitate the Zimbabwean economy

Back in the days when the Soviet Union was still a communist empire, its flagship broadsheet newspaper was called Pravda, or "Truth".But all and sundry knew it was a supplier of lies.The credibility of Pravda was so small that those who bo…

Published: 11 Mar 2017 at 12:35hrs | 1 | by Gift Phiri

Chinamasa angers Biti over blacks don't pay tax jibe

FINANCE minister Patrick Chinamasa has come under attack this Friday for telling parliament that black people have no culture of  paying tax. That habit, according to Chinamasa was negatively affecting service delivery."If you do…

Published: 03 Feb 2017 at 06:10hrs | 1 | by Alice Dube

Farmers expect Chinamasa to scrap the tobacco levy

Zimbabwe Commercial Farmers' Union president Wonder Chabikwa said they expected Chinamasa to scrap the 1,5% tobacco levy, which he said was suffocating farmers.He said the budget must support agriculture to help in the revival of the econo…

Published: 20 Nov 2016 at 12:46hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bond Notes Controversy and the Chinamasa Reforms

In the Mid-term fiscal policy review of 2016, the Finance Minister Patrick Chinamasa proposed to cut 25 000 jobs by December 2017 and said it would save $155 million annually; freeze Civil Servants bonus for the next two years to save $180…

Published: 01 Oct 2016 at 13:57hrs | | by Blessing Machiva

Life of an old, poor government pensioner in Zimbabwe

A pensioner is a person who collects a pension payout, most commonly because of retirement from active workforce.During the course of active work years, money is deducted from would be pensioner's salary  for soft landing when the tim…

Published: 21 Sep 2016 at 15:54hrs | | by Clifford Sibanda

Is Patrick Chinamasa Ready for Ministerial Harakiri?

This year has been pretty hectic for my learned friend and former Cabinet colleague Zimbabwe Finance Minister Patrick Chinamasa. Patrick is a consummate politician, who in spite of the negative public image he has in many circles, mostly j…

Published: 16 Sep 2016 at 10:31hrs | 3 | by Welshman Ncub

'Chinamasa's wings fully clipped'

On 8 September, 2016, Finance Minister Patrick Chinamasa presented his long overdue Midyear Budgetary Review Statement.That review was presented in the context of massive structural challenges arresting the Zimbabwean economy.Chief among t…

Published: 14 Sep 2016 at 19:04hrs | 2 | by Tendai Biti

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