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The Mnangagwa regime
The violent suppression of Zimbabweans protesting rising fuel costs and food shortages by security forces has prompted debates in the UK Parliament on the growing crisis in the African state. Here we ...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 14:35hrs | 868 | by Louisa Brooke-Holland
National dialogue deadlock: Hope keeps eluding Zimbabwe
NATIONAL dialogue meant to unite Zimbabweans around a common vision has failed to gain traction as the leading political parties have taken deeply entrenched hardline positions, plunging the country d...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 08:22hrs | 172 | by Staff reporter
MDC youth leader's freedom bid deferred
RULING on the application for discharge by MDC Alliance youth leader and Highfield West legislator, Happymore Chidziva, accused of inciting violence ahead of last year's elections, was on Monday defer...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 07:26hrs | 284 | by Staff reporter
Harare lawyer takes Mnangagwa to ConCourt
A HARARE lawyer, Joshua Chirambwe, has petitioned the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) seeking the nullification of Kumbirai Hodzi's appointment as the substantive Prosecutor-General (PG).Chira...Published: 13 Feb 2019 at 08:44hrs | 1757 | by Staff reporter
Political dialogue with Chamisa is a farce
It was clear to all but Few and some on Zimbabwean left that any unlikely agreement with Chamisa would only lead to further the agenda of regime change. The unconstitutional removal of the constitutio...Published: 12 Feb 2019 at 09:28hrs | 3798 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mnangagwa, Chamisa play hide and seek
BITTER political rivals, President Emmerson Mnangagwa and MDC's Nelson Chamisa, again failed to meet face to face at a strategic national dialogue meeting convened by the Zimbabwe Council of Churches ...Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 08:41hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa says climate necessary for dialogue not in place
A FRESH political crisis may be brewing in the country after opposition leader Nelson Chamisa snubbed President Emmerson Mnangagwa's talks-about-talks gathering at State House yesterday, as authoritie...Published: 07 Feb 2019 at 10:33hrs | 3556 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa tells opposition parties to accept poll results and move on
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday called on all opposition political parties to accept his victory in the July 30, 2018 election and join him to fight sanctions so that the country can move forwa...Published: 07 Feb 2019 at 07:33hrs | 992 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa wins court challenge
Prosecutor-General Kumbirai Hodzi yesterday had the last laugh after the Constitutional Court (Concourt) ruled that an application challenging his appointment to the esteemed offices was filed out of ...Published: 07 Feb 2019 at 07:25hrs | 1580 | by Staff reporter
National Dialogue in Zimbabwe
The third window for national dialogue in Zimbabwe has opened as expressed by the President's recent tweet following his return from state visits to four Eurasian countries in mid January this year. T...Published: 06 Feb 2019 at 11:40hrs | 4209 | by Terence Simbi
MDC youth leader seeks discharge
LAWYERS representing MDC Alliance youth leader and Highfield West MP Happymore Chidziva, accused of inciting violence ahead of last year's elections, on Monday applied for discharge at the close of th...Published: 06 Feb 2019 at 08:23hrs | 555 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa hoped to tap into the hugely popular Operation Restore Legacy
One false argument which is peddled by the opposition and foreign interests mostly is that nothing has changed in Zimbabwe since November 2017 when the popular Operation Restore Legacy happened. ...Published: 06 Feb 2019 at 07:57hrs | 2338 | by George Charamba
Two Harare protestors jailed for 30 months
Harare Magistrate Victoria Mashamba on Monday sentenced two residents Shadreck Asani Daniel Shingirayi to serve 30 months in prison and suspended 12 months.The pair was convicted for committin...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 14:25hrs | 2480 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Debunking the Chamisa's political persecution claims
Following the violent and destructive protests of January 14 , which were called for by the MDC Alliance, the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) and some civil society organisations ostensibly t...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 07:49hrs | 229 | by Nobleman Runyanga
It's time to abandon adversarial politics
In spite of my traumatic memories of the days of British colonialism, I hasten to admit that recent words of Queen Elizabeth II carry a powerful wisdom which we as Zimbabweans — bent on a reckless p...Published: 03 Feb 2019 at 11:46hrs | 248 | by Andrew Wutawunashe
Mnangagwa has not seen Chamisa's letters
President Mnangagwa says he is not averse to holding talks with MDC-Alliance leader Mr Nelson Chamisa if the opposition leader recognises him as the legitimately-elected leader of the country. ...Published: 02 Feb 2019 at 05:58hrs | 991 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa trashes MDC talks reports
ZANU-PF leader President Emmerson Mnangagwa has poured cold water on calls for a negotiated political settlement with the opposition MDC, saying there is no basis for such talks.Mnangagwa also...Published: 01 Feb 2019 at 14:11hrs | 650 | by Staff reporter
'Posa going nowhere soon'
IN the past few months, the Justice ministry has dominated public debate regarding a number of issues pertaining to its operations. These issues range from combating corruption, alignment of laws with...Published: 01 Feb 2019 at 14:08hrs | 174 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says he has no basis to hold talks with Chamisa
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says he has no basis to hold talks with MDC leader Nelson Chamisa as long as the opposition politician does not recognise him as the country's legitimate leader.&n...Published: 01 Feb 2019 at 09:48hrs | 1391 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF thanks ANC for demanding the removal of Zimbabwe sanctions
Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF has thanked its South African counterpart, the African National Congress (ANC) for the "bold standing in calling for unconditional removal of sanctions" imposed on that count...Published: 31 Jan 2019 at 14:54hrs | 1190 | by IOL
MDC speaks on Chibaya's treason trial
The MDC condemns yet another arrest on National Organizing Secretary Hon Amos Chibaya. The arrest came moments after his release on bail ordered by the High Court in Masvingo.We view b...Published: 30 Jan 2019 at 12:49hrs | 2458 | by Jacob Mafume
Chamisa says, Mnangagwa's legitimacy key to dialogue
OPPOSITION MDC leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday said his party was ready for dialogue with the ruling Zanu-PF party to end the country's deteriorating economic, social and political situation, but on c...Published: 30 Jan 2019 at 08:07hrs | 2665 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa taken to court over PG's appointment
A HARARE man has petitioned the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) seeking nullification of Kumbirai Hodzi's recent appointment as substantive Prosecutor-General (PG) on the basis that he scored badly in...Published: 30 Jan 2019 at 07:53hrs | 1565 | by Staff reporter
Latest on MDC - ZANU PF dialogue
Deputy Chief secretary in the Office of the President and Cabinet Charles Charamba has announced that the dialogue between the opposition MDC and the ruling ZANU PF parties will happen at a time that ...Published: 30 Jan 2019 at 07:50hrs | 11059 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe lawyers divided over onslaught on Judiciary
The fallout in the legal fraternity continues as a handful of lawyers embarked on a march dubbed #MarchForJustice yesterday, confirming revelations by The Herald on Monday that shadowy forces had rope...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 23:51hrs | 5792 | by Staff reporter
ANC throws weight behind Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF
President Mnangagwa and his deputies - Constantino Chiwenga and Kembo Mohadi - last night met an African National Congress (ANC) delegation from South Africa and apprised it on the situation here foll...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 23:27hrs | 5027 | by Staff reporter
False start to Air Force of Zimbabwe pilot's trial
THE trial of an Air Force of Zimbabwe pilot Tashinga Musonza (29) who is accused of brutally murdering his girlfriend Miss Lucy Duve (32) in a crime of passion late last year, failed to kick off on Mo...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 23:13hrs | 839 | by Staff reporter
'No legitimacy issues surrounding Mnangagwa'
Below is the full communiqué issued following a ZANU-PF-ANC bilateral meeting "Briefing on the Socio-Political and Economic Developments in Zimbabwe" held at the Zanu-PF Headquarters, Harare, Zimbabw...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 23:13hrs | 622 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa linked lawyers march in Zimbabwe capital
Lawyers in Zimbabwe have marched on the constitutional court to protest the alleged denial of justice for hundreds of people arrested in a violent crackdown on protests that shut down the country....Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 14:55hrs | 2906 | by AP
LIVE: Lawyers protest at Constitutional Court
Zimbabwe lawyers on Tuesday took to the streets to protest against the alleged abuse of rule of law by magistrates after the January 14 protestors. They marched from the Law Society of Zimbabwe o...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 12:22hrs | 7634 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chamisa fears for his life
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa says his life is now in danger following his harassment by State security agents over the weekend. The opposition leader, who disputes President Emmerson Mnangagwa's ...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 08:47hrs | 10371 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF, MDC Chamisa trade insults over Tuku funeral
THE death of music great and national hero Oliver Mtukudzi, while uniting a weary country at least for a few days, also exposed the abiding paranoia of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his administrat...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 08:27hrs | 2114 | by newzimbabwe.com
Lawyers march against army killings
Zimbabwean Lawyers on Tuesday are going to march against the abuse of human rights being perpetrated by state agents and the abuse of rule of law taking place in the courts.Dubbed #MarchForJus...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 08:20hrs | 1659 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Malema forgives Zuma
EFF leader Julius Malema on Sunday said that a church service had moved him to forgive former president Jacob Zuma. Malema attended a service at the Apostolic Faith Mission River of Life in So...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 07:52hrs | 676 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa has failed'
LOSING presidential candidate and Alliance for the People's Agenda (APA) leader Nkosana Moyo (NM) says President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his Cabinet have shown that they have no idea how to run the cou...Published: 27 Jan 2019 at 19:09hrs | 1164 | by Staff reporter
ANC raises concerns over Zimbabwe instability
The ANC has said that it has noted with concern the political situations in both Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).In a statement on Thursday, the ANC said it understood that...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 16:20hrs | 3523 | by Staff reporter
The ball is firmly in Mnangagwa's court
The ball is now firmly in President Emmerson Mnangagwa's court to ensure that his mooted dialogue with opposition leader Nelson Chamisa and other key stakeholders kicks off soon, and in earnest - with...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 00:07hrs | 2602 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe chaos part of an African plot, claims Charamba
THE recent demonstrations in the country were not a local affair but a way by Western countries to camouflage their goals on Zimbabwe and the African continent in general, Presidential spokesperson Mr...Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 22:55hrs | 4244 | by Staff reporter
Mnanagwa speaks on DRC ConCourt decision
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is also Deputy Chair of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security has called on all parties and stakeholders in the Democratic Republic of Congo to respect the...Published: 21 Jan 2019 at 12:11hrs | 2469 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to televise high-profile court cases
Government is prepared to broadcast live court proceedings on matters of crucial national interest to ensure transparency in the judiciary delivery system, Constitutional Court judge Justice Paddingto...Published: 21 Jan 2019 at 08:14hrs | 231 | by Staff reporter
Calling for talks from burning anthills
There is so much talk about a Government of National Unity (GNU); talk which seems to be gaining traction, especially so with the coming on board of the Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC), and the dem...Published: 21 Jan 2019 at 08:13hrs | 240 | by Elliot Ziwira
Zimbabwe explains reason for blocking social media
The government says following the well planned violent demonstrations that rocked the country early this week, it was necessary to close the internet to reduce further harm that has so far cost the na...Published: 19 Jan 2019 at 15:49hrs | 1640 | by Staff reporter
'Insulting judges will not set aside court rulings,' Malaba tells Chamisa?
CHIEF Justice Luke Malaba called Monday for "respect of legal processes and decisions", defiantly stating that insulting judges will not set aside court rulings.The country's top judge made th...Published: 16 Jan 2019 at 09:28hrs | 3540 | by newzimbabwe
High Court sets up commercial division
THE Judicial Service Commission (JSC) will this year set up a commercial division of the High Court to settle commercial disputes, Deputy Chief Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza has said. Officially o...Published: 15 Jan 2019 at 07:10hrs | 122 | by Staff rpeorter
Zimbabwe protests turn violent, 'overwhelm police'
The usually quiet Zimbabwean city of Bulawayo was turned into a mixture of teargas, black smoke from burning tyres and chanting of struggle songs on Monday as residents joined in protests over the lat...Published: 14 Jan 2019 at 22:59hrs | 4453 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa shelves 'thank you' rallies
Zanu-PF has shelved President Emmerson Mnangagwa's "thank you rallies" across the country as the economic situation continues to deteriorate.Zanu-PF spokesperson Simon Khaya Moyo told the Dail...Published: 12 Jan 2019 at 17:32hrs | 2189 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF, MDC hardliners oppose Mnangagwa, Chamisa dialogue
The much-talked about talks between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and opposition leader Nelson Chamisa are being frustrated by hardliners within both the ruling Zanu-PF and the MDC, the Daily News can ...Published: 12 Jan 2019 at 17:31hrs | 1014 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa talks, what talks?
The media has lately been awash with reports to the effect that dialogue between the ruling Zanu-pf party and opposition MDC would solve the economic downturn bedevilling Zimbabwe. Proponents ...Published: 12 Jan 2019 at 17:10hrs | 453 | by Mapozho Saruchera
ZANU PF, Jonathan Moyo, Strive Masiyiwa, Lovemore Madhuku, Jealousy Mawarire pentagon gangsters of evil
I am not amused by the discord between, Jonathan Moyo-Strive Masiyiwa, Jonathan Moyo-Lovemore Madhuku, Jonathan Moyo-Jealousy Mawarire that had been engineered by ZANU PF style of leadership. I hate J...Published: 12 Jan 2019 at 14:59hrs | 7174 | by Don Chigumba
'Chamisa must rule' rant lands cop in soup
A LUPANE-BASED police officer has been arrested for allegedly insulting President Emmerson Mnangagwa and calling on him to step down in favour of opposition MDC leader Nelson Chamisa. Taison Hove (29)...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 09:40hrs | 1331 | by Staff reporter
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