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2 Zanu-PF bigwigs in quarantine
TWO senior Zanu-PF officials are in quarantine in adherence to the World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines after attending a global conference in Tanzania recently. The top officials are Se...Published: 03 Aug 2020 at 07:49hrs | 3835 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Politburo faction ditches Mnangagwa for Chiwenga
The Sword of Damocles is all now but hanging over President Emmerson Mnangagwa's head, amid reports that a Zanu-PF politburo faction has ditched the president, and switched sides to privately endorse ...Published: 29 Jul 2020 at 09:18hrs | 9342 | by Mary-Kate Kahari
Mnangagwa calls emergency Zanu-PF Politburo meeting
ZANU-PF is set to hold an ordinary session of the Politburo tomorrow at the party headquarters in Harare.In a statement, Acting Secretary for Information and Publicity Patrick Chinamasa said: ...Published: 28 Jul 2020 at 17:03hrs | 14667 | by Staff reporter
The Unfollow Mnangagwa charade and plots of violence
THE past weeks have witnessed efforts by known opposition elements and their sponsored phantom characters taking part in the "Unfollow ED" campaign on microblogging site Twitter to create a false impr...Published: 09 Jul 2020 at 07:03hrs | 2114 | by Nduduzo Tshuma
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 | 174 | by Dr Obert Mpofu
Absolom Sikhosana declared national hero
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared Absolom Sikhosana, a Zanu-PF Politburo member who died yesterday a national hero.Sikhosana (70), who was also acting Zanu-PF chairman for Bulawayo Pro...Published: 17 May 2020 at 09:20hrs | 464 | by Staff reporter
Brig-Gen Masuku declared national hero, buried at Lady Stanley Cemetery
ZIMBABWE Defence Industries (ZDI) general manager Brigadier-General Crispan Masuku who died on Wednesday at United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) has been declared a national hero. He was buried at Lady Sta...Published: 16 May 2020 at 07:20hrs | 829 | by Staff reporter
Of Obert Mpofu and the Lancaster House debate
Bulawayo 24 has demonstrated that it is a platform for the people of Bulawayo on which they can discuss and debate their issues freely. Bulawayo 24 has served as a platform on which the issue of the L...Published: 14 Apr 2020 at 13:28hrs | 2120 | by Peter Moyo
We know our heroes and Obert Mpofu is not One of them - Zapu Youth Front
Recently we have read so much about the history of our Party, Zapu and its leadership. Some of the writings and postings have been from people known to be extremely hostile to our party and more so in...Published: 12 Apr 2020 at 10:49hrs | 1829 | by WistonMazhandu (Umfoka Sikhwili Ndlovu) - Zapu Youth Front
ZAPU you are offside! Obert Mpofu has a right to speak
Zimbabwe celebrates 40 years of independence. This year's celebrations were meant to be special as they were set to be held in Bulawayo for the first time in the history of Zimbabwe.This was s...Published: 10 Apr 2020 at 14:57hrs | 2231 | by Nicholas Ncube
Mnangagwa's New Dispensation lacks communication strategy
The ordinary person at the grass-roots level is constantly asking the question: what has President Emmerson Mnangagwa achieved since he became President.President ED Mnangagwa in his opening r...Published: 06 Apr 2020 at 13:27hrs | 1521 | by Nicholas Ncube
Politburo wants illegal settlements regularised
THE Zanu PF Politburo wants Government to regularise illegal settlements around major cities and compensate the original owners of the land that was occupied illegally. The Politburo, which is...Published: 26 Mar 2020 at 06:14hrs | 638 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo and the Liberation Footpath
This is a continuation of the instalment published last week in this paper. Once again, I should reiterate the late Father Zimbabwe, Dr Joshua Nkomo's profound role to my political path and wh...Published: 23 Mar 2020 at 05:32hrs | 336 | by Dr Obert Mpofu
'Dr Joshua Nkomo happy with Mnangagwa'
There is no better joy to loyalists of nationalism than having Zimbabwe's 40th Independence anniversary being celebrated in Bulawayo. The City of Kings and Queens is the birthplace of the late Dr Josh...Published: 15 Mar 2020 at 08:54hrs | 460 | by Dr Obert Mpofu
Tsenengamu expelled from Zanu-PF
Former Zanu-PF Youth League secretary for the Commissariat Godfrey Tsenengamu has been expelled from the party with immediate effect.Briefing journalists soon after the 337th session of the Po...Published: 04 Mar 2020 at 17:19hrs | 4326 | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF searching for Ndebele interpreter?
The ZANU PF National Secretary for Administration Dr Obert Mpofu has been hailed for supervising and presiding over preparations of a successful National People's Conference.Delegates who atte...Published: 17 Dec 2019 at 08:39hrs | 4256 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chamisa speaks on National Dialogue agenda
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has clarified that his called for a Natioanl Dialogue with President Emmerson Mnabngagwa is not an attempt to smuggle himself into a government position but to discuss the Na...Published: 15 Dec 2019 at 12:12hrs | 2493 | by Mandla Ndlovu
ZANU PF under fire over Ndebele language
The ZANU PF National People's Conference has condemned for failing to have a Ndebele interpreter at its 18th ZANU PF National Peoples Conference. Political analyst kelvin Mazhandu said, "Durin...Published: 15 Dec 2019 at 10:26hrs | 9510 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chief Ndiweni faction blames Obert Mpofu
The side of the Ndiweni family that supports 'Chief' Felix Nhlanhla Ndiweni yesterday issued a statement accusing Zanu-PF secretary for administration Dr Obert Mpofu, with the assistance of Douglas Nd...Published: 14 Dec 2019 at 08:00hrs | 995 | by Staff reporter
Obert Mpofu speaks on Muchinguri replacing General Chiwenga
ZANU PF Secretary for Administration Dr Obert Mpofu has dismissed rumours that Minister of Defence Oppah Muchinguri is set to replace General Constantino Chiwenga as Vice President during the ZANU PF ...Published: 11 Dec 2019 at 16:03hrs | 18247 | by Mandla Ndlovu
All set for Zanu-PF conference
ALL is set for the 18th Zanu-PF Annual National People's Conference, which roars into life tomorrow with about 10 000 people expected to attend, a senior party official said yesterday. Speakin...Published: 09 Dec 2019 at 06:57hrs | 833 | by Staff reporter
Tshinga Dube rescues liberation hero's family
ZANU-PF Politburo member Retired Colonel Tshinga Dube has chipped in with assistance for the burial of the late liberation war fighter and Cool Crooners music band member Timothy Sekane. Sekan...Published: 09 Dec 2019 at 06:56hrs | 2219 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF claims to have people's concerns in mind
DELIBERATIONS at the annual indaba of the ruling party scheduled for Goromonzi, Mashonaland East this week, will mainly focus on "challenges facing the country", particularly prices of basic commoditi...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 11:48hrs | 108 | by Staff reporter
'Zanu-PF has become an employer of choice'
The 18th Zanu-PF National People's Conference takes place from Tuesday to Sunday in Goromonzi, Mashonaland East.Kuda Bwititi spoke to Zanu-PF Secretary for Administration Dr Obert Mpofu on pre...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 11:43hrs | 138 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF indaba must bring solutions to economic woes
It will not be business as usual at the 18th Zanu-PF Annual National People's Conference which begins this week in Goromonzi, if sentiments expressed by President Mnangagwa at the Women's League's Sec...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 11:40hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's Politburo to meet on Wednesday
Zanu-PF will on Wednesday convene an ordinary meeting of the Politburo at its headquarters in Harare.Secretary for Information and Publicity Simon Khaya Moyo confirmed the meeting in a stateme...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 20:24hrs | 784 | by Staff reporter
Matabeleland North is open for business
Matebeleland North is open for businessZimbabwe is endowed with several majestic wonders and investment opportunities which require an open mind that sees beyond the negative media onslaught a...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 10:16hrs | 1372 | by Nicholas Ncube
Matopo Small Scale Miners tributaries beneficiaries at Logger heads With Police and Falcon Gold Proxy
According to the Matopo Small Scale Mining Trust's members, the ZRP officers are making it difficult for them to fully utilize the mining production on their tributaries. This is due to Joseph Mupasi ...Published: 26 Nov 2019 at 17:29hrs | 921 | by Enos Denhere
Zanu-PF Politburo meets in Harare today
ZANU-PF Secretary for Administration Dr Obert Mpofu has said all Politburo members must attend the party's Ordinary Session of the Politburo in Harare today. The meeting will be held at ...Published: 13 Nov 2019 at 06:36hrs | 976 | by Staff reporter
Politburo on tomorrow - Khaya Moyo
THE ruling Party, Zanu-PF will convene the Ordinary Session of the Politburo tomorrow at the party headquarters.The party's Secretary for Information and Publicity Simon Khaya Moyo confirmed i...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 16:08hrs | 1297 | by Staff Reporter
7 000 delegates for Zanu-PF indaba
OVER 7 000 delegates are expected to attend next month's 18th Zanu-PF Annual People's Conference at Goromonzi High School in Mashonaland East Province. Speaking after assessing the venue and s...Published: 07 Nov 2019 at 05:43hrs | 348 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa: The tenacity of pan-African moral political-standing
Last week on Thursday after addressing the Second Zanu-PF National Youth League Assembly meeting at the Party's Headquarters in Harare, His Excellency President Emmerson Mnangagwa left for Gaborone, B...Published: 03 Nov 2019 at 06:38hrs | 135 | by Dr Obert Mpofu
Anti-sanctions: In pursuit of the national interest
THE successful campaign against illegal Western sanctions on Zimbabwe last Friday expanded from a regional exercise by Sadc to an Africa wide exercise that was also joined by nations beyond the contin...Published: 01 Nov 2019 at 06:29hrs | 87 | by Nduduzo Tshuma
Obert Mpofu an anti sanctions hero?
Obert Mpofu is a man who makes headlines and probably the biggest political character and player in Matebeleland. In his capacity as Secretary for Administration in ZANU PF, Obert Mpofu is the m...Published: 28 Oct 2019 at 08:32hrs | 10174 | by Nicholas Ncube
Disentangling neo-colonial political thought
The burden of history.Today the pan-African nationalist movement is bestowed with the mandate of tackling the ever-changing complexities and complexions of colonialism.This comes again...Published: 27 Oct 2019 at 09:51hrs | 93 | by Dr Obert Mpofu
Provinces march against racist US sanctions
Zimbabweans from all walks of life yesterday took part in the historic anti- sanctions march in different parts of the country. While the main activities were in Harare, there were other marches that ...Published: 26 Oct 2019 at 07:29hrs | 317 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, SA sign 'sanctions' pact
Zimbabwe and South Africa yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate and up the tempo in the fight to have sanctions imposed on Harare by the West lifted unconditionally. ...Published: 26 Oct 2019 at 07:25hrs | 243 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe stands up against sanctions
ALL is set for today's anti-sanctions march, with Government availing 265 buses to ferry people from the country's 10 provinces to the main event to be held at the National Sports Stadium in Harare. ...Published: 25 Oct 2019 at 07:53hrs | 920 | by Staff Reporter
Obert Mpofu sues Matutu for $10 million
ZANU-PF secretary for administration Dr Obert Mpofu is suing the party's Youth Affairs deputy secretary Lewis Matutu for $10 million after the latter accused him of being corrupt.The claim ema...Published: 22 Oct 2019 at 15:48hrs | 3903 | by Staff reporter
'No to dialogue outside POLAD,' says Obert Mpofu
Opposition MDC-Alliance has in the past refused to join the Political Actors Dialogue (POLAD) set up by President Mnangagwa. However, over the past few days the party has reached out to Zanu-PF in an ...Published: 21 Oct 2019 at 07:34hrs | 1360 | by Staff reporter
The Anti-Sanctions Declaration: Disentangling Neo-Colonial Political thought
The burden of historyToday the pan-African nationalist movement is bestowed with the mandate of tackling the ever-changing complexities and complexions of colonialism. This comes again...Published: 20 Oct 2019 at 23:43hrs | 118 | by Dr Obert Mpofu
Mupfumira to lose Senate seat, Central Committee position
FIRED Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Prisca Mupfumira is set to lose her Senatorial seat and Zanu-PF Central Committee position after Mashonaland West Province, where she comes...Published: 19 Oct 2019 at 07:09hrs | 1464 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF DCCs to set up other structures
Recently elected Zanu-PF District Coordinating Committees (DCCs) members for Harare should start setting up lower structures in preparation for the election of the provincial executive, Zanu-PF Secret...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 03:50hrs | 100 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF endorses DCC polls
THE Zanu-PF Politburo has endorsed newly-elected Harare District Coordinating Committee (DCC) executive members as part of a restructuring exercise to strengthen the party ahead of 2023 national elect...Published: 17 Oct 2019 at 08:41hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's Politburo meets
The Zanu-PF Politburo is meeting today and is expected to discuss a number of issues including the successfully held District Coordinating Committees (DCC) in Harare. The party's secretary for...Published: 16 Oct 2019 at 07:13hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter
600 delegates to supervise Zanu-PF DCC elections
MORE than 600 delegates drawn from Zanu-PF's eight provinces arrived yesterday to supervise the party's District Coordinating Committee (DCC) elections for Harare on Saturday.The delegates wer...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 06:32hrs | 123 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF sets up electoral college for DCCs
All card-carrying Zanu-PF members in Harare will be eligible to vote for members of the proposed District Coordinating Committees, whose prospective candidates will be vetted today after the submissio...Published: 07 Oct 2019 at 09:14hrs | 183 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF restructuring exercise begins
The ruling party, Zanu PF, held an extraordinary politburo meeting in Harare this Thursday which marked the beginning of a national restructuring exercise and setting up of new district coordinating c...Published: 03 Oct 2019 at 19:36hrs | 476 | by Staff reporter
We've no forced labour evidence on Zimbabwe diamonds, says US Embassy
The United States (US) Embassy in Harare, which influenced its capital to bar rough diamonds from Zimbabwe on allegations of forced labour, yesterday admitted it had no primary evidence of the practic...Published: 03 Oct 2019 at 07:17hrs | 209 | by Staff reporter
ANC starts anti-sanctions campaign
South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has thrown its weight behind SADC's call for transnational solidarity against sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by the West and urged all its structur...Published: 03 Oct 2019 at 07:16hrs | 124 | by Staff reporter
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