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Kwekwe seeks legal advice on Tsvangirai Street
KWEKWE councillors, who early this year passed a resolution to name a street after the late MDC founding icon Morgan Tsvangirai, have started seeking legal advice before implementing the decision to a...Published: 5 hrs ago | 192 | by Staff reporter
Van Choga key to Zimbabwe's true liberation from Mnangagwa
There comes a time in a revolution when an unlikely figure is called to lead his/her people out of the cycle of oppression. Valentine Simbarashe Choga, aka Van Choga is one such hero. Unknowingly, the...Published: 07 Jul 2020 at 18:25hrs | 7308 | by Edzai Zvobwo
Zec ready to replace Chamisa's senators
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) is ready for filling of proportional representation seats in the Senate and National Assembly, since there is no extra voting in this regard, the results of the...Published: 06 Jul 2020 at 17:59hrs | 6584 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's MDC should rebrand, says Kay
Kay has suggested that the opposition party should rebrand and start afresh as it has since lost its glitter because of infighting which has led to several splits.In an interview with NewsDay ...Published: 06 Jul 2020 at 13:10hrs | 4310 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean problems need a military solution
To solve problems brought by genocidists in a country, the route can never be through the popularly known ballot box but a military intervention, if indeed prosperity becomes the ultimate goal wanted ...Published: 05 Jul 2020 at 18:35hrs | 3436 | by Mthwakazi Liberation Front
ZANU PF Clueless as Nation Crisis Looms in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is in humanitarian meltdown; cases of corrupt officials and torture of citizens have become the talk of the day. The once breadbasket of Southern Africa has been reduced to begging for food a...Published: 05 Jul 2020 at 15:02hrs | 2023 | by Prince Njagu
Jostling for posts divides Khupe's party
INFIGHTING has erupted in the MDC-T led by Thokozani Khupe a few months after the faction found new life following a Supreme Court ruling that reinstated the former deputy prime minister as leader of ...Published: 05 Jul 2020 at 11:10hrs | 5836 | by Staff reporter
Donald Trump is an atheist and a blasphemer
DONALD Trump is a liar when he claims that his unbridled dictatorship owes its currency through God's appointment. Trump declared recently that he is the most powerful president of the United States b...Published: 05 Jul 2020 at 11:09hrs | 1072 | by Jonathan Maphenduka
MDC sanctions treachery exposed
ALTHOUGH the MDC Alliance vainly attempts to create the impression of being a saviour of the people of Zimbabwe from its opponent, ZANU-PF, it is increasingly coming to the fore that it is against the...Published: 05 Jul 2020 at 11:06hrs | 642 | by Nobleman Runyanga
'Chamisa's MDC deliberately tried to soil security forces'
The MDC ALLIANCE took issue with the security forces for failing to intervene when the MDC-T took over Harvest House and instead deliberately tried to sully the image of the uniformed forces by making...Published: 05 Jul 2020 at 11:05hrs | 770 | by Staff reporter
Ngarivhume in no hurry to join Khupe's coalition
TRANSFORM Zimbabwe (TZ), one of the opposition parties that formed part of the grand MDC Alliance in the 2018 national elections, has put on hold attempts by the MDC-T to lure it to be part of a reviv...Published: 04 Jul 2020 at 16:25hrs | 2899 | by newzimbabwe
Plot to assasinate Tendai Biti
MDC Vice President Tendai Biti has reported that unnamed persons in the government are plotting to assassinate him. In a sensational claim posted on Twitter, Biti said, "The desperate regime i...Published: 04 Jul 2020 at 08:45hrs | 9395 | by Mandla Ndlovu
A Win for Malawians ls A Win for Zimbabweans
Democracy has triumphed over in Malawi.The Courts proved they can deliver justice independently without external influence from those in power.In the end the Court declared a new election afte...Published: 02 Jul 2020 at 09:04hrs | 1038 | by A Kadada
NGO director imprisoned over anti Mnangagwa slur as Haruzivishe, Masaraure are freed on bail
A ZIMBABWEAN court on Tuesday condemned Epraim Mutombeni, the Director of Masvingo Centre for Research Advocacy and Community Development (MACRD), a local non-governmental organisation, to prison afte...Published: 01 Jul 2020 at 09:39hrs | 2986 | by Stephen Jakes
You said you are a listening President, so listen....
Dear Mr President, This is my first open letter to you Sir, President Emmerson Mnangagwa and I sincerely hope that it is received in good faith. You promised to be a listening President and I ...Published: 01 Jul 2020 at 07:24hrs | 3497 | by Paul Kaseke
Introduction - Reform Agenda Part 1 of 3
1. What is the Reform Agenda?The Reform Agenda is a politically conscious organisation that seeks to inform and influence political and civic outcom...Published: 30 Jun 2020 at 07:24hrs | 376 | by Robert Sigauke
'Baffling, MDC leaders endorsed ED's coup and now in bed with G40' - done a lot worse, it's madhouse
Dear Grace Kwinjeh, First of all, I would like to thank you for this insightful contribution, "Is Khupe an MDC or Zanu-PF creation?" in Bulawayo24."A pattern that continues to repeat i...Published: 29 Jun 2020 at 20:33hrs | 3391 | by Wilbert Mukori
Fadzayi Mahere's special message to Malawi President
The MDC Alliance extends its warm congratulations to President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera and the Tonse Alliance of Malawi upon their historic victory in the recent presidential election. Your vict...Published: 29 Jun 2020 at 13:45hrs | 2911 | by Fadzayi Mahere
Is Khupe an MDC or Zanu-PF creation?
Zimbabwe is at crossroads, the economy is in decline, deprivation continues, with ordinary citizens yearning for reprieve from the challenges to do with daily survival.Grace KwinjeThis is ...Published: 28 Jun 2020 at 20:06hrs | 3037 | by Grace Kwinjeh
Chamisa has been hijacked, says Mashakada
Founding MDC member and Economic Planning former minister Tapiwa Mashakada recently left the MDC-Alliance led by Nelson Chamisa claiming the party had stopped being a workers' movement and that it had...Published: 28 Jun 2020 at 17:44hrs | 8936 | by Staff reporter
Chakwera sworn in as Malawi president after historic win
Lazarus Chakwera has been sworn in as president of Malawi after winning an election rerun.He defeated incumbent Peter Mutharika with 58.57% of the vote in Tuesday's poll, the electoral commiss...Published: 28 Jun 2020 at 11:09hrs | 2673 | by BBC
Zimbabwe constitution amendment (bill no. 2) - 2019
Written submission in accordance with section 328 amendment of constitution ZAPU notes with grave concern about the implications of the proposed r...Published: 28 Jun 2020 at 10:47hrs | 878 | by Sakhile Sibanda
Amending constitution unfair, undemocratic
To be frank, the late former president Robert Mugabe made so many errors of commission and omission during his 37-year rule.However, in my singular opinion he also omitted to groom a successor...Published: 28 Jun 2020 at 08:09hrs | 338 | by Martin Stobart
Dr Nkomo: The triumph and paradox of the liberation agenda
Early career timing and ideological wiringTHE nationalist anti-colonial movement in modern Zimbabwe directly intertwines the ideological efforts and political charisma of the late Vice-Preside...Published: 28 Jun 2020 at 07:28hrs | 166 | by Dr Obert Mpofu
Joshua Nkomo: A globalist, political negotiator and institution builder
FORMER Vice-President Joshua Nkomo's legacy is prominently embedded in the military and radical polemic side of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle.This historiography bias towards Nkomo's contribu...Published: 28 Jun 2020 at 07:21hrs | 153 | by Richard Runyararo Mahomva
Chamisa writes to Malawi poll winner
MDC Alliance president, Nelson Chamisa has praised Malawian state institutions for defending the neighbouring country's constitution through a presidential poll rerun that has seen opposition leader L...Published: 28 Jun 2020 at 07:20hrs | 785 | by newzimbabwe
MDC, politics of denial psychology and psychological deflection II
THE Supreme Court judgment set off a series of gaffes by the MDC-Alliance, starting with their denial of the validity, enforceability and effectiveness of the judgment on the MDC-Alliance. The MDC-All...Published: 26 Jun 2020 at 07:45hrs | 1295 | by Jonathan Chando
I am happy to be recalled for standing with the people: Happymore Chidziba
MDC Alliance Happymore Chidziba who was recalled by the Thokozani Khupe led MDC-T from parliament has said he is happy that he was recalled from the house of assembly for standing with the people rath...Published: 25 Jun 2020 at 13:40hrs | 1664 | by Stephen Jakes
The complexities of the incoming Malawi Government
While at face value, the victory against the Mutharika dynasty in Malawi is attributed to Lazarus Chakwera and his Malawi Congress Party, the reality is that MCP provided the Presidential candidate fo...Published: 25 Jun 2020 at 12:19hrs | 5038 | by Discent Collins Bajila
13 MDC legislators recalled, few fence-sitters remain 'true to their conscience' - what sell-out has a conscience
"We take the firm view that the state institutions, including parliament are being abused to reverse the will of the people and replace it with an unholy alliance between Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa and Ms ...Published: 24 Jun 2020 at 19:25hrs | 1488 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
FULL TEXT: MDC MP accepts removal from parliament
Dear Highfield West residents, you elected me in good faith, to represent you and serve. You chose me above all on the 31st July 2018. Today I come back again, as your former MP, thanking you for the ...Published: 24 Jun 2020 at 14:20hrs | 8077 | by Happymore Chidziva
ZAPU President Isaac Mabuka speaks
Q1: Thank you Mr. Mabuka for your time. Please introduce yourself to the people. Who is Mabuka?A: I am Isaac Mabuka. I was born in 1953 on 26 April in Gwanda South. I did my primary education ...Published: 24 Jun 2020 at 13:15hrs | 3166 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Khupe's fresh headache
INTERIM MDC-T president Thokozani Khupe's bid to lure former MDC Alliance principals into her camp faces hurdles after it has emerged the targeted parties were divided on the idea.Khupe, who w...Published: 24 Jun 2020 at 07:31hrs | 14931 | by newzimbabwe
MDC jecha boys' tendency for mindless destruction
A walk along Harare's Simon Muzenda Street (formerly Forth Street), past a City of Harare paid parking lot, reveals a rusting body of a bus parked near the eastern part of the municipal space. ...Published: 24 Jun 2020 at 07:07hrs | 1866 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Mnangagwa calls for calm as Malawi votes
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is also the current chairperson of the SADC Organ of Politics, Defence and Security Co-operation, has urged stakeholders in today's Malawi presidential elections to b...Published: 23 Jun 2020 at 14:46hrs | 625 | by Staff reporter
Unity Not more Political Parties will dislodge a Dictator
In the past few days, I read that there was a new political party that was formed in Zimbabwe. The party, led by a 73 year old white guy was touted for its inclusiveness - drawing its leadership from ...Published: 23 Jun 2020 at 12:31hrs | 1961 | by Sam Wezhira
'Mnangagwa moves in to deal with his successor'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's ZANU PF party is pushing for the amendment of the constitution to deal with the succession plan that is provided by the constitution, Constitutional law expert Professor...Published: 22 Jun 2020 at 12:16hrs | 17408 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa has little appetite to implement reforms
The European Union has raised concern over the increase in human rights violations in Zimbabwe and Government’s unpreparedness in dealing with past violations. In a report on Human Rights an...Published: 22 Jun 2020 at 08:24hrs | 1226 | by Staff reporter
Theatre in USA politics: A threat to aspiring democracies
THEATRE has been part of cultural socialisation since time immemorial. It has always been employed to convey messages of various purposes. Theatre is packaged with humanity, psychology, motivations, c...Published: 22 Jun 2020 at 08:12hrs | 176 | by Tapiwa Gomo
Khupe targets Chamisa's MDC Alliance partners
INTERIM MDC-T President Thokozani Khupe has shifted a geared up in attempts to grow her dominance over rival Nelson Chamisa's MDC Alliance and is now courting opposition political party leaders who ar...Published: 22 Jun 2020 at 07:59hrs | 6316 | by newzimbabwe
Obadiah Moyo shot in the head?
The last few days were very dramatic and seriously revealing. The nation was entertained with the saga surrounding the Drakegate featuring a businessman Mr. Nguwaya and the other side presenting the m...Published: 21 Jun 2020 at 18:03hrs | 10739 | by Dr. Masimba Mavaza
Law changes to give Mnangagwa edge on succession
A PROPOSED new law which seeks to empower President Emmerson Mnangagwa, to handpick his deputies could see him deciding who takes over after him both as Zanu-PF's and the country's new leader....Published: 21 Jun 2020 at 17:02hrs | 2190 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa is seeking to consolidate power through amendment'
PARLIAMENT last week embarked on nation-wide public hearings into Constitution Amendment (No 2) Bill to gather views of the people on the proposal to tinker with a number of provisions in the supreme ...Published: 21 Jun 2020 at 16:59hrs | 1544 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt sets surveillance cameras in cities
Zimbabwe is planning to link its proposed National Data Centre with databases and information from the country's key economic players and state institutions as the country prepares for the creation of...Published: 21 Jun 2020 at 11:48hrs | 5609 | by Dumisani Ndlela
Uproar over constitution overhaul
The government's push to overhaul the constitution only seven years after it was adopted was met with fierce opposition during the countrywide public hearings organised by Parliament.President...Published: 21 Jun 2020 at 11:42hrs | 376 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa needs Mwonzora
I have been reading and listening to comments from supporters of the MDC party since the day of the Supreme Court ruling which declared comrade Wamba an i...Published: 21 Jun 2020 at 00:25hrs | 8619 | by Etiwel Mutero
Is Zimbabwe on the brink of becoming a dictatorship?
Barely a month after three MDC-Alliance cadres, legislator Joanna Mamombe, youth leaders Cecilia Chimbiri and Netsai Marova were arrested and mysteriously went missing under police custody; two more b...Published: 20 Jun 2020 at 20:41hrs | 1263 | by Prince Njagu
ZAPU needs Shona president
Zapu is at crossroads as they seek to replace the late Dr Dumiso Dabengwa. Zapu has two big challenges on its hands. They need to rebrand big time if they are to survive until the next election and be...Published: 20 Jun 2020 at 20:39hrs | 2252 | by Juliet Gumede
Chamisa dared to accept court ruling
MDC Alliance legislator Tapiwa Mashakada has responded to people criticising his recent decision to default to Thokozani Khupe's camp and said true democracy is accepting the ruling of the courts. Mas...Published: 20 Jun 2020 at 20:36hrs | 1619 | by Staff reporter
Mashakada hits back on MDC Alliance officials criticising him
MDC Alliance legislator Tapiwa Mashakada who seem to have defected to the MDC-T led by Thokozani Khupe has hit back at former colleagues in the MDC Allian...Published: 19 Jun 2020 at 11:00hrs | 4766 | by Stephen Jakes
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