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A fool and his money are soon parted!
The cash taps have well and truly been turned on.It seems hardworking Zimbabweans in faraway lands have been doing their bit to support family and friends back home, including bankrolling pote...Published: 15 May 2022 at 06:10hrs | 327 | by Bishop
Mnangagwa's govt succumbs to pressure
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has succumbed to public pressure and has opened the public transport system to other players, effectively ending a two-year ZUPCO monopoly.The move comes at a time...Published: 09 May 2022 at 07:10hrs | 4252 | by Staff reporter
Thokozani Khupe breathes fire...declares MDC-T split
Former Deputy Prime Minister Thokozani Khupe has taken over as the leader of the Movement for Democratic Change Tsvagirayi (MDC-T) after the party officially split on Friday. The s...Published: 21 Jan 2022 at 11:42hrs | 4064 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe's human rights record under spotlight
GOVERNMENT has failed to implement recommendations of the second cycle of the Universal Periodic Report, amid deteriorating human rights as well as closure of civic space in the country, rights groups...Published: 14 Jan 2022 at 05:20hrs | 203 | by Staff reporter
On the persecution trail with Ngarivhume: trailing the harassment of human rights leaders/activists by Zimbabwe regime
I called Jacob Ngarivhume the previous day and asked if I could be with him from morning to end of day. I wanted to get into his world, I wanted to follow up on the stories of harassment he has been c...Published: 12 Jan 2022 at 17:13hrs | 215 | by Fungai Muridzo - a freelance journalist
Civil society organisations demands voters roll
LOCAL civil society organisations (CSOs) have piled pressure on the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) to clear the air on the ongoing voter registration programme after it recently issued two differ...Published: 06 Jan 2022 at 08:05hrs | 845 | by Staff Reporter
Ngarivhume further remand
A HARARE magistrate yesterday dismissed Transform Zimbabwe leader Jacob Ngarivhume's application for removal from remand in a case where he is accused of public incitement to violence.Last wee...Published: 12 Oct 2021 at 06:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans fume over Obadiah Moyo's acquittal
ZIMBABWEANS have been left fuming over the recent acquittal of former Health and Child Care minister Obadiah Moyo who was facing corruption charges.Moyo was being accused of illegally approvin...Published: 10 Oct 2021 at 06:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Magistrate insists on handling Chin'ono trial
HARARE magistrate Vongai Muchuchuti-Guwuriro yesterday insisted on presiding over trial of journalist Hopewell Chin'ono after dismissing his application for her recusal from the matter. Muchuc...Published: 15 Sep 2021 at 05:55hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mahere off the hook
MDC Alliance spokesperson Fadzai Mahere and her alleged six accomplices arrested on July 1 last year for inciting public violence, have been removed from remand by a Harare court.Mahere togeth...Published: 11 Sep 2021 at 12:44hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa in trouble
A FACTION of the MDC led by Mr Douglas Mwonzora says it will take legal action against Mr Nelson Chamisa if he clings on to the name MDC-Alliance. It is understood that Mr Mwonzora, who is the country...Published: 09 Sep 2021 at 06:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Govt blunder leaves commuters stranded
GOVERNMENT was yesterday forced to concede failure and apologise after thousands of commuters were left stranded in Harare on Friday due to transport challenges following a government decision to grou...Published: 05 Sep 2021 at 07:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa ordered to stop using the MDC Alliance name
THE MDC Alliance has endorsed MDC-T president Mr Douglas Mwonzora as leader of the opposition coalition, warning the faction led by Mr Nelson Chamisa against using the group's name and symbols....Published: 29 Aug 2021 at 07:29hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora's $60 million windfall sends tongues wagging
The MDC Alliance has queried the government's swift disbursement of funds under the Political Parties Finance Act to the Douglas Mwonzora led-MDC-T, saying this never used to happen before the 2019 sp...Published: 29 Aug 2021 at 07:27hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa spooked by spectre of youth revolution'
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's spokesperson George Charamba last week accused award-winning journalist Hopewell Chin'ono (HC), who is also a stern critic of the government of sour grapes after his bid...Published: 28 Aug 2021 at 21:32hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's 'charade' does not promote truth-telling, reparations and justice
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's plan to address the Gukurahundi massacres has been dismissed as a "charade" as it does not promote truth-telling, reparations and justice.Mnangagwa - who was sta...Published: 23 Aug 2021 at 08:00hrs | 2 | by Tarisai Mudahondo in Guruve
Ngarivhume petitions Parliament over electoral reforms
TRANSFORM Zimbabwe president Jacob Ngarivhume, who organised the world famous #31July Movement last year, has petitioned the parliament to expeditiously implement electoral reforms and address t...Published: 20 Aug 2021 at 07:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Black capitalists and new colonisers
The promises of liberation have not been met and polls show persistent discontent with the Mnangagwa government.The Secretary-General of the Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers' Union...Published: 16 Aug 2021 at 09:25hrs | 1 | by Zimbabwe Vigil Diary
Fresh anti-Zimbabwe govt protests coming
PROMINENT leaders of Zimbabwe's pro-democracy movement vowed to return to the streets on Monday next week to protest for political and electoral reforms.This was announced by Transform Zimbabw...Published: 13 Aug 2021 at 13:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean heroes died for nothing, says SA white party experiment
SOUTH African opposition politician Mmusi Maimane yesterday said Zimbabwean heroes who sacrificed their lives during and after the liberation struggle, should be turning in their graves over the way t...Published: 11 Aug 2021 at 06:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
CIOs persecute Sikhala, Ngarivhume
LEADERS of the #31July Movement leaders, Transform Zimbabwe president Jacob Ngarivhume and MDC Alliance Vice Chairman Job Sikhaka have been receiving threats from suspected state security agents using...Published: 05 Aug 2021 at 07:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa linked MDC Alliance members fire Mwonzora
MDC Alliance principals have removed the MDC-T from the grouping, accusing it of acting unilaterally without consulting them, a move that will likely throw off the rails the decision by the Douglas Mw...Published: 28 Jul 2021 at 07:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
US Embassy warms up to Ngarivhume
The US Embassy in Harare is warming up to the Transform Zimbabwe leader, Jacob Ngarivhume as evidenced by a token of appreciation they gave him for his stance against the Government.A source p...Published: 22 Jul 2021 at 15:40hrs | | by Political Reporter
Ngarivhume lays into Chamisa once more
Leader of Transform Zimbabwe, Jacob Ngarivhume, has attacked MDC Alliance's leader, Nelson Chamisa, for being ineffective and failing to inspire thousands of urban dwellers who are looking up to him f...Published: 23 Jun 2021 at 11:09hrs | | by Political Reporter
Police aiding increasing Zanu-PF violence
Guns represent war, conflict, destruction and death and in Zimbabwe, the gun has led politics instead of the reverse. This month, we witnessed and report that there has been an upsurge in political ac...Published: 13 Jun 2021 at 07:24hrs | 2 | by Zimbabwe Peace Project
Ngarivhume conflicted or split personality
People are bound to ask the question whether the leader of Transform Zimbabwe, Jacob Ngarivhume, has a split personality or is just straight up conflicted and lacks a vision.This follows messa...Published: 08 Jun 2021 at 06:32hrs | 5 | by Prosperity Mzila
When opposition underdog gives the opposition sleepless nights
Last Friday the MDC Alliance faction leader, Nelson Chamisa came out of his invisible office to sweep the streets of Mabvuku high density suburb in apparent response to Transform Zimbabwe (TZ) leader,...Published: 04 Jun 2021 at 21:12hrs | 5 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Police stop MDC Alliance clean-up exercise in Bulawayo
POLICE on Sunday dispersed and threatened with arrests, dozens of MDC Alliance supporters who were conducting a clean-up exercise in the city's Magwegwe high density suburb.Party provincial sp...Published: 31 May 2021 at 18:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Opposition flogs electoral reforms dead horse, again
Faced with increasing pressure from its largely impressionable and excitable young members, who are growing impatient, and the counter-attractions presented by other opposition players like Jacob Ngar...Published: 31 May 2021 at 06:34hrs | | by Nobleman Runyanga
Chamisa in political quandary?
The embattled MDC Alliance leader, Nelson Chamisa's lack of vision is coming back to haunt him as his support base appears to be dwindling. Chamisa, who was defeated by president Emmerson Mnangagwa in...Published: 27 May 2021 at 22:31hrs | | by Innocent Mujeri
Chamisa in political quandary ….as Ngarivhume already inspires the MDC Alliance
The embattled MDC Alliance leader, Nelson Chamisa's lack of vision is coming back to haunt him as his support base appears to be dwindling. Chamisa, who was defeated byPresident Emmerson Mnangagwa in ...Published: 21 May 2021 at 12:51hrs | | by Innocent Mujeri
People must resist dictatorship
This economic, social-political collapse and crisis in Zimbabwe is a result of poor governance. It has now affected nearly three-quarters of the country pushing others to leave the country en masse to...Published: 09 May 2021 at 09:13hrs | | by Leonard Koni
Zanu-PF in Mbare clean-up after police arrest Ngarivhume for similar attempt
ONLY a few days after the police blocked and arrested Transform Zimbabwe leader Jacob Ngarivhume from clearing litter at the busy Mbare Musika area, Zanu-PF youth league members Friday were allowed to...Published: 08 May 2021 at 19:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
New dispensation quite a joke
WITH the 2023 elections around the corner, Zanu-PF can promise heaven on earth.The ruling party will promise all the good things that the nation wishes to be put on table if people vote for Za...Published: 05 May 2021 at 07:22hrs | | by Chief Chiduku
Jacob Ngarivhume arrested for picking litter in Mbare
TRANSFORM Zimbabwe President and the founder of the July Movement, Jacob Ngarivhume has been arrested in Mbare.He is currently detained at Matapi Police Station.Ngarivhume had notified...Published: 04 May 2021 at 19:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZRP block opposition clean-up exercise
POLICE yesterday blocked a clean-up exercise in Mbare initiated by opposition Transform Zimbabwe leader Jacob Ngarivhume saying they feared that the programme could turn into a political gathering....Published: 04 May 2021 at 06:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Why MDC-A must not change its name for by-elections
As embattled President Emmerson Mnangagwa dithers on whether or when to cause the compromised Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) to discharge its constitutional obligation to call for the holding of ...Published: 02 May 2021 at 09:39hrs | 6 | by Jonathan N Moyo
'It is sink or swim time for the MDC'
MDC leader Douglas Mwonzora, says the opposition will receive a heavy electoral shellacking in 2023, unless it changes tack quickly and ditches confrontational politics.In addition, the MDC bo...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 18:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Fear paralyses Zimbabwe opposition
OPPOSITION big shots say their fight for a better Zimbabwe for all is being slowed down by fear, as authorities continue to crack down on people who stand accused of breaching the country's laws. ...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 18:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF welcomes former MDC bigwigs
TOUGH-TALKING MDC Alliance vice president Tendai Biti and five other legislators have been recalled from Parliament by their People's Democratic Party (PDP).At the same time, two former senior...Published: 18 Mar 2021 at 17:34hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Biti stare threat of being recalled from Parliament
THE tendency by Zimbabwe's ever brawling opposition parties to self-destruct continues unabated, with key MDC Alliance constituent, the People's Democratic Party (PDP), at the centre of the latest suc...Published: 16 Mar 2021 at 15:45hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
'I will not apologize for fighting corruption,' says Ngarivhume
Opposition politician Jacob Ngarivhume says he will not apologise for fighting corruption and he is still going to court to answer charges of inciting vio...Published: 15 Mar 2021 at 16:21hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zanu-PF lobbies for Chamisa arrest
Zanu-PF yesterday lobbied for the arrest of opposition MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa accusing him of calling for the unconstitutional removal of President Emmerson Mnangagwa from office. ...Published: 13 Mar 2021 at 06:47hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Renewed EU sanctions dent Zimbabwe's re-engagement drive
THE decision by the European Union (EU) last week to maintain sanctions on Zimbabwe drives yet another dagger in the heart of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's reengagement drive, amid fresh allegations ...Published: 26 Feb 2021 at 06:53hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe among 7 African governments using Israeli cyber-espionage tools
As internet penetration and smartphone usage increases across Africa, digital spaces have become increasingly important in organising opposition movements. In response, several governments have at tim...Published: 25 Feb 2021 at 20:17hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Chin'ono reporting conditions relaxed
HIGH Court judge Tawanda Chitapi Monday altered reporting conditions for freelance journalist Hopewell Chin'ono who has been ordered to pay an additional $10 000 bail deposit.This followed his...Published: 16 Feb 2021 at 06:23hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora a puppet of Zanu-PF
As we draw near 2023 elections, there are going to be many surprises and the one surprise would be the walloping of Mr Douglas Mwonzora and signing off his political carreer.You can't be calle...Published: 08 Feb 2021 at 09:18hrs | 4 | by Leonard Koni
Ngarivhume seeks bail relaxation
OPPOSITION Transform Zimbabwe leader Jacob Ngarivhume has approached the High Court seeking relaxation of his bail conditions, arguing that he was risking contracting COVID-19 by regularly reporting t...Published: 03 Feb 2021 at 21:53hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
MDCs face Zanu-PF defeat, says Komichi
MDC-T national chairperson Morgen Komichi yesterday warned that Zanu-PF would cruise to victory during the 2023 harmonised elections if the country's opposition parties remained divided.Komich...Published: 02 Feb 2021 at 06:44hrs | 5 | by Mutiusinazita
Sikhala weeps in court, threatens a prison officer
INCARCERATED MDC Alliance deputy chairperson Job Sikhala, who is being charged on allegations of communicating falsehoods through social media, yesterday wept in court, lamenting that he was being abu...Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 08:07hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
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