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'With no fiscal stability nothing works,' says Cross - no, political stability matters the most
"My first call on my bucket list for Zimbabwe was fiscal stability and discipline, the second was monetary stability and predictability. This week on Monday the informal rate of exchange for the RTGS ...Published: 17 Jul 2018 at 07:05hrs | 411 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Mnangagwa are you tired of stealing elections!,' cried Biti - to put nation's destiny at mercy of ED's whim is insane
MDC leaders have proven to be breathtakingly corrupt and incompetent, after nearly 20 years of blundering from pillar to post one is tempted to say "Nothing that lot does or says, will surprise me any...Published: 16 Jul 2018 at 07:31hrs | 2375 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Chaos in Bulawayo over postal votes proves the ballot is not secure and likewise so, too is the vote
The video of a lady counting envelopes containing postal ballots at Rose Camp Police Station in Bulawayo has ignited a social media storm fuelled by denial, contradictions and counter accusations by b...Published: 13 Jul 2018 at 18:37hrs | 2508 | by Nomusa Garikai
What now Comrades?
After having watched the demo as it beamed live on the MDC Facebook handle l could feel the pain and disappointment of the marchers of Wednesday. Dear reader away from the meddling crowd of Zimpapers ...Published: 13 Jul 2018 at 15:31hrs | 2321 | by Tatenda Magumise
'We are prepared to die for free elections!,' says Biti - read, 'to sacrifice povo for gravy train seat!'
Mr Tendai Biti you, like everyone else have the right to enjoy freedom of expression just remember that with every right comes a duty. Your right to freedom of expression does not include the right to...Published: 12 Jul 2018 at 19:43hrs | 2074 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Chamisa broke, as his funders withdraw handouts because of abuse of public funds
In a twitter message the US indicated that "Earlier this year as a result of regular internal oversight USAID became aware of the possible misuse of US assistance funding in Zimbabwe. "They went furth...Published: 12 Jul 2018 at 11:11hrs | 1584 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
'We want proper voters' roll!' cried demo - desperate voice but feeble mind, heart breaking
"Thousands of Zimbabwean opposition supporters took to the streets of Harare on Wednesday demanding fair elections following alleged irregularities in the electoral roll ahead of the July 30 vote," re...Published: 12 Jul 2018 at 10:05hrs | 624 | by Wilbert Mukori
'White Zimbabweans now fully behind Zanu-PF'
Zanu-PF Mpopoma-Pelandaba Member of Parliament Joe Tshuma has said whites were now in full support of the President Emmerson Mnangagwa-led government, claiming the ruling party now had the upper hand ...Published: 11 Jul 2018 at 13:59hrs | 3111 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa election boycott - a useless threat?
MDC-Alliance is by no doubt a strong opposition since its inception. Although it came so close to winning the outright victory (possibly did once in 2008), during a time in which a GNU was formed. Sin...Published: 11 Jul 2018 at 10:17hrs | 1278 | by Dr Takesure Tazvishaya
'Zimbabwe is going through a democratic process,' says Zanu PF apologist - via yet another rigged election
"Shiri imwe neimwe inemaririro ayo!" Every bird species has its own characteristic song! This is certainly true of Zanu PF propagandists and apologists! Some of the notable characteristic notes in the...Published: 11 Jul 2018 at 09:56hrs | 455 | by Wilbert Mukori
Full Text: Zhuwao reveals why Mugabe will vote for Chamisa
When Nelson Chamisa stated on 19th March 2018 in an SABC interview on that he suspected President Mugabe would vote for him in this 2018 election, my ego, arrogance and emotions refused to accept such...Published: 09 Jul 2018 at 12:04hrs | 3145 | by Mafu Sithabile
'Boycotting elections is suicidal,' argue Daily News - nonsense, risking all on capricious winning a rigged election is
"A boycott from this month's harmonised elections as mooted by the MDC Alliance can only have an impact if it has the buy-in of all opposition parties," argued Daily News. "The Alliance is bitter...Published: 07 Jul 2018 at 16:19hrs | 319 | by Wilbert Mukori
'No reform, no elections!' threaten Chamisa - for once he is not bluffing, wheels are flying off the bullet train
Chamisa threatens to withdraw from the elections; he has bluffed in the past but this time events beyond his control are force him to withdraw - the wheels are flying off the Chamisa bullet train! ...Published: 05 Jul 2018 at 17:10hrs | 925 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
The elections morning after
There are 3 most likely outcomes the election might have 23 candidates but like every functional democracy the election will always be a two-party affair especially the presidential race it's ZANU PF ...Published: 05 Jul 2018 at 13:44hrs | 1038 | by Simplisio Muvunde
Zimbabwe 2018 Elections: What really matters, Patriotism, Partisanship, and/or Corruption?
Common sense has escaped political frameworks and participation in the same in Africa has criterions dramatically exhibiting more of corruption, than partisanship or patriotism. Strange it is that tho...Published: 05 Jul 2018 at 10:42hrs | 502 | by Andrew Manyevere
'No water, don't pay the bill,' argues Chiwenga - trust him to make bad situation impossible
"There is no water, council has failed to collect refuse and there is no sewer reticulation, but daily, they come knocking on your doors demanding payment for things they have failed to deliver. That ...Published: 03 Jul 2018 at 15:12hrs | 1331 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Free election pre-condition will NOT be fulfilled' - only rigged election death wish will still contest
Death wish is "a desire for self-destruction, often accompanied by feelings of depression, hopelessness, and self-reproach. A suicidal urge that presumably drives certain people to put themselves cons...Published: 03 Jul 2018 at 06:30hrs | 217 | by Nomusa Garikai
'ED and junta responsible 73% of the violence since 1980,' says Zhuwao - they must be held to account, Mugabe too
Patrick Zhuwao, former President Mugabe's nephew and now in self-imposed exile, has written an open letter to the British Prime Minister, Theresa May, accusing the British of supporting and sanitizing...Published: 02 Jul 2018 at 16:11hrs | 956 | by Wilbert Mukori
Chamisa plots Mnangagwa, Zec showdown
OPPOSITION MDC-T and MDC Alliance presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa yesterday said he would today confront President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) chairperson Priscill...Published: 02 Jul 2018 at 08:01hrs | 1832 | by Simbarashe Sithole
'It will be first step to democracy if elections are free,'" says ForeignAffairs - try, if sun rose from the WEST!
There are many, many reasons one can give to explain why Zimbabwe is stuck in this economic and political mess. One of the reasons will be the country's failure to have any open, meaningful and progre...Published: 01 Jul 2018 at 15:19hrs | 273 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'$100 billion Zimbabwe economy by 2028'
Leader of Build Zimbabwe Alliance (BZA), Dr Noah Manyika has said the country will attain a $100 billion economy by 2028 if he wins the presidential election on July 30. Dr Manyika - a businessman, pu...Published: 29 Jun 2018 at 07:16hrs | 65 | by Staff reporter
'Zanuism: belief Zanu PF is entitled to rule forever,' says Dr Manatsa - MDC is dogma's paid acolyte
If you have not read Dr Gus Manatsa's article "Zanuism, 'barrack democracy' threat to Zim's progress" in Bulawayo24 o...Published: 27 Jun 2018 at 14:09hrs | 897 | by Wilbert Mukori
Election fever
The month-end of July will see the birth of the first post independence election without the dictator who ruled our nation by the fist for 37 years. We have seen the beginning of tolerance of politica...Published: 27 Jun 2018 at 08:23hrs | 1414 | by Dr. Takesure Tazvishaya
Another GNU for Zimbabwe
Harry Peter Wilson, leader of the Democratic Official Party (DOP) says he will seek the creation of a "government of national unity" for Zimbabweans to work together to turn around the economy. ...Published: 27 Jun 2018 at 06:40hrs | 935 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa promise ED lucrative pension & 5-star hospital for ruling elite - making rich, richer and poor, poorer; guaranteed
"MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa says he will reward President Emmerson Mnangagwa with a lucrative pension if he wins next month's presidential race," reported Bulawayo24.On the promise to ...Published: 26 Jun 2018 at 12:54hrs | 1535 | by Nomusa Garikai
Bombs have 'no place in democratic elections,' says President Ramaphosa - ED is rigging, so stop wittering!
"Kamoto kamberevere ndikokano pisa matanda mberi!" (It is the unattended small fire that will burn down the forest!) Shona elders advise. There is no denying that Zimbabwe is in a serious econ...Published: 25 Jun 2018 at 14:10hrs | 2345 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Mnangagawa's office denies any hand in bomb attack
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's office yesterday denied stage-managing a bomb blast in the second capital as a pretext to hunt down and silence political opponents linked to the country's sulking forme...Published: 25 Jun 2018 at 14:02hrs | 4021 | by Staff reporter
Removing the political teeth of tyrannism
REMOVING THE POLITICAL TEETH OF TYRANNISM: Who among Zimbabwe political opposition coalitions shares a clear governance vision?...Published: 24 Jun 2018 at 10:49hrs | 257 | by Andrew Manyevere
'I am used to these (bomb, etc.) attempts,' boasted ED - you have a thick skin, povo are ones dying like flies
"President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who survived a blast at a ruling Zanu-PF party rally on Saturday, suggested he was the target of the attack which left one of his vice-presidents wounded," reported AFP....Published: 24 Jun 2018 at 08:15hrs | 2102 | by Wilbert Mukori
Advice to MDC Allians:Know what to oppose and what to support
The opposition politicians must know what to oppose and what to support unless if they want to lose respect in the eyes of the citizens . There are people who just oppose something without reasoning s...Published: 23 Jun 2018 at 13:12hrs | 783 | by Erick Matotoba
'Only ED deserve your vote,' argue Dr Mavaza - how so, fool; he is one wielding the veto
People like Dr Masimba Mavaza have such poor memory, they forget yesterday's troubles with sleep. "Kukangamwa chezuro nehope!" as one would say in Shona."The world believes that only ZANU PF h...Published: 22 Jun 2018 at 17:06hrs | 1555 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
ZEC has failed to produce verified voters' roll - to stupid, depend on it, MDC response
"The one dependable thing about the Italians, is that they are undependable!" Adolf Hitler reportedly said of his ally in sheer exasperation! To paraphrase Hitler, "The one dependable thing ab...Published: 21 Jun 2018 at 15:59hrs | 2421 | by Nomusa Garikai
Unpacking the avarice behind the 23 Presidential candidates for July 30
Busha Joseph Makamba (FreeZim Congress)The little known Busha in the political circles of Zimbabwe's hot political environment successfully launched his...Published: 21 Jun 2018 at 05:55hrs | 702 | by Knowledge Hakata
'It took UK 600 years get free elections, Zimbabwe must wait,' argue MP Cross - crap, but music to ED's ears
"It pays in the end to get the best in the beginning!" ran the Eric Davis advert. To those who do not know or have forgotten; Eric Davis was a top-notch man's clothing shop in First Street, Harare. Ye...Published: 19 Jun 2018 at 22:45hrs | 1088 | by Wilbert Mukori
ZEC fail to produce verified voters' roll but vows to proceed regardless - tenet free elections are regardful of
When both President Mnangagwa and ZEC chairperson, Priscilla Chigumba took office; following last November's military coup that forced Robert Mugabe and Rita Makarau, respectively, to vacate their off...Published: 19 Jun 2018 at 17:36hrs | 1337 | by Nomusa Garikai
'Tsvangirai was robbed with his eyes open,' says Chamisa - true, but so are you, Mr Know-It-All
"(President) Mnangagwa wants to get into office through the window abusing conditions for elections. That's why I told him that I will not accept what they used to do to Tsvangirai who was robbed with...Published: 18 Jun 2018 at 18:45hrs | 2149 | by Nomusa Garikai
ERC sue Chief Charumbira for campaigning for Zanu-PF - sue the puppeteer and not the puppet!
"President of the National Council of Chiefs (NCC) Fortune Charumbira is facing jail after failing to comply with a court order that directed him to issue an apology for rallying other chiefs to suppo...Published: 17 Jun 2018 at 16:49hrs | 397 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Do not underestimate Chamisa's resolve to boycott elections,' says MDC - only if his life was on the line
"Hupenzi enyama yegakava!" (Idiots are stubborn and there is no one more stubborn than the certified insane!) so goes the Shona adage. Insanity comes and goes, it is triggered by the full moon in wild...Published: 15 Jun 2018 at 22:19hrs | 4949 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Chamisa must avoid the Rehoboamian syndrome
THE personal conduct, including manner of speech, wisdom and intellectual capacity, as well as leadership style of political leaders, in particular public figures, are always subject to scrutiny....Published: 15 Jun 2018 at 15:05hrs | 4581 | by Willard Chinhara
'Chinese are helping ED rig elections!' Moyo reveals - it is now impossible to ignore this reality
Just a month before the 2013 elections, SADC leaders advised both Zanu PF and MDC leaders to postpone the elections to allow democratic reforms to be implemented. This was unwelcome advice because eac...Published: 14 Jun 2018 at 07:10hrs | 3510 | by Wilbert Mukori
'Zimbabwe needs free elections, - Chamisa final admit - still cannot admit impediment is his greed
"It's a delayed match. The elections are a walkover. I will beat Mnangagwa hands down. The darkest hour is just before dawn," MDC Alliance presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa declared, to thunderous...Published: 12 Jun 2018 at 07:41hrs | 2261 | by Wilbert Mukori
Chamisa's MDC Alliance too unstable to govern
A delusion is defined simply as a belief or impression that is falsely held despite being contradicted by reality and rational argument. There have been many of those around. One of the most prominent...Published: 12 Jun 2018 at 06:41hrs | 464 | by Nick Mangwana
'For free elections, army must stop meddling in politics,' says ISS - too late, up to its eyes already
In an interview with News24, Senior researcher at Institute for Security Studies (ISS), Derek Matyszak said that there was need for the Zimbabwean military to stay clear of politics if the country was...Published: 11 Jun 2018 at 18:45hrs | 982 | by Nomusa Garikai
Another Zimbabwe GNU in the making
Amid indications that the first round of voting may not produce a clear winner, a section of the civil society in Zimbabwe has started putting together building blocks for a transitional authority - m...Published: 11 Jun 2018 at 18:10hrs | 1517 | by Staff reporter
Another GNU in the making
Amid indications that the first round of voting may not produce a clear winner, a section of the civil society in Zimbabwe has started putting together building blocks for a transitional authority, mo...Published: 11 Jun 2018 at 09:16hrs | 2715 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa rejects reforms and cherry picks 'No violence' code - we demand a la carte menu
When President Mnangagwa took over power after November 2017 coup and promised to hold free, fair and credible elections; every thinking Zimbabwean was overjoyed because the country's failure to hold ...Published: 11 Jun 2018 at 07:31hrs | 1647 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Mama: please give us a sign; Mat'land region is doomed with either Chamisa or Mnangagwa as president! What should we do, Mama?
Chamisa's advisers tell him to lie, shout, make a lot of noise and utter falsehood as much as he can until July the 30 the election day. Chamisa does that eloquently, does not disappoint. Malema's wor...Published: 10 Jun 2018 at 20:26hrs | 3465 | by Nomazulu Thata
'Zimbabwe is NOT ready for elections,' says observers tell ZEC - we know, 'You ain't seen nothing yet!'
It is pleasing to see that the international elections observers are now in Zimbabwe and some are already "cutting their teeth"! "International Observers Claim Zimbabwe Is Not Ready For Electi...Published: 09 Jun 2018 at 17:39hrs | 3903 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Chamisa's rising star
A PRE-ELECTION survey was conducted from April 28 to May 13, 2018 by Afrobarometer in Zimbabwe. The results were published on June 7, 2018.Yes, it is useful in my view. The major finding was o...Published: 09 Jun 2018 at 15:56hrs | 738 | by Phillan Zamchiya
Grand National Unity?
"The turbulence in India this time hasn't come from foreign invasion or conquest; it has been generated from within. India cannot respond in her old way, by a further retreat into archaism. Her borrow...Published: 09 Jun 2018 at 15:38hrs | 141 | by Igomombe
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