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Thokozani Khupe was from the wrong region

It has happened across the continent so many times, sometimes successfully, and sometimes it is thwarted.When the founding President of Kenya Jomo Kenyatta was dying, his Kikuyi clansmen mafia tried to block his Vice President, Daniel Arap…

Published: 14 Feb 2024 at 20:20hrs | 33 | by Hopewell Chin'ono

Chamisa must embrace Khupe

I AM happy that MDC-T leader Thokozani Khupe has joined the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC).Those who are opposed to her decision because they don't trust her are wrong, totally wrong.Khupe is not rejoining any party, but joining CCC, …

Published: 30 Mar 2022 at 06:23hrs | | by Martin Stobart

Tsvangirai's definition of the word 'change'

It was in 1999 when Morgan Tsvangirai formed the Movement for Democratic Change a political party which many thought was going to remove Robert Mugabe and Zanu PF from power and bring the real change as far Zimbabwe governance is concerned…

Published: 23 Feb 2022 at 19:34hrs | | by Etiwel Mutero

Chamisa, Mwonzora, Khupe fights are killing democracy

Just imagine that Zanu-PF had succeeded in establishing a one-party state as it had initially wanted, after drinking too much off the communist-socialist mug.Well, the scenario wouldn't be fit for those of a nervous disposition. With the w…

Published: 06 Feb 2022 at 06:56hrs | | by Tawanda Majoni

Women politicians discriminating against each other

BEHIND every successful man is a woman, is a tired clichÃ© in reference to the fact that a man's achievements are made possible by the support and work of their wife or female partner.In one of the Shona dialects and loosely translated int…

Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 22:43hrs | 35 | by Musa Makina

Thokozani Khupe was, will never win leadership of MDC-T

The recently concluded chaotic extraordinary congress of MDC-T, shows that the ambitious and former deputy prime minister of Zimbabwe was never going to win the election regardless of the support she was and continue to receive from Zanu-P…

Published: 01 Jan 2021 at 17:46hrs | | by Ncube Posiwe

Greed costing Khupe-led party

I HAVE seen Press statements from the MDC-T 2014 Matabeleland South and Harare provincial leadership teams instructing people from their respective provinces not to attend the extraordinary congress which was scheduled for Saturday because…

Published: 21 Dec 2020 at 06:38hrs | | by Kennedy Kaitano

Chamisa should stop destroying our party

As an MDC-A supporter, I want to appeal to Chamisa to stop destroying our party by side-lining party veterans and stalwarts. Nero has taken it upon himself to favour women who he is close to and side-lining veterans and people who are the …

Published: 03 Nov 2020 at 13:25hrs | | by Daphine Zulu

Chamisa, Khupe factions must seek ZCTU mediation

SO, the constitutional and rule of law champions Morgen Komichi, Douglas Mwonzora, MDC-T leader Thokozani Khupe and Tapiwa Mashakada want the world to believe that their understanding of constitutionalism is what matters. Constitutionalism…

Published: 23 Oct 2020 at 07:32hrs | | by Kennedy Kaitano

Democracy should prevail in MDC-T election

I AM praying that candidates for all the positions at the MDC-T extraordinary congress will organise one or two public debates so that their followers see through each of them and make informed choices.Elections in a democratic movement sh…

Published: 19 Oct 2020 at 05:25hrs | | by Precious Shumba

How the Khupe coup resonates with the import of Excelgate

Thi's time last year, Excelgate was about to be published, in the ex-pectation, inter alia, that the MDC Alliance, in particular, would capitalise on the revelations therein, to both fuel their legal challenge against the Constitutional Co…

Published: 11 Oct 2020 at 10:11hrs | | by Ibbo Mandaza

Khupe adds no value to our politics

THE manner in which President Emmerson Mnangagwa is trying to direct our country's politics might be good for him at the moment, but it will soon come back to haunt him. We are all aware that MDC-T and the MDC Alliance are two different op…

Published: 09 Oct 2020 at 09:03hrs | | by Energy Shangwani

The Dialogue

Dialogue is important and it has to be real and objective. All those steak holders capable of providing a solution to the problem should be represented in the dialogue. I don't know what is wrong with our African leaders because most of th…

Published: 06 Sep 2020 at 13:10hrs | | by Clemen Moyo

Khupe is dancing Nobert Kunonga music

Not so long ago the Anglican Church in Zimbabwe had tasted abhorrent deep factional fights pitted embattled cleric Bishop Nobert Kunonga and the then incumbent Chad Gandiya cabal. Kunonga, a stan Mugabe supporter, was up in arms with the A…

Published: 18 May 2019 at 07:44hrs | | by Benny Gudo

Chamisa faces Mnangagwa puzzle

The recent High Court ruling by Justice Edith Mushore has given MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa a scenario more or less similar to the debacle President Emmerson Mnangagwa is currently battling over his legitimacy.Mushore threw a dark c…

Published: 15 May 2019 at 09:08hrs | | by Wisdom Mumera

The High Court judgment on MDC: Just loud thunder

This is an opinion clarifying the court order in the High Court Judgment on Advocate Nelson Chamisa's Presidency.Nowhere in the judgment is there a reinstatement/appointment of Thokozani Khupe as the deputy president and/or acting presiden…

Published: 15 May 2019 at 07:22hrs | | by Tapiwa Shumba

Khupe must report for duty at Harvest House if she is now the President of the MDC

1. Harvest House is not under threat2. Any other assets and buildings are very safe3. Chamisa's Presidency is very safe4. They can simply resort to MDC Alliance and use this congress as " Extra ordinary congress"What a heartless woman whos…

Published: 14 May 2019 at 07:21hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

'Mnangagwa invite a step in right direction'

President Mnangagwa on Wednesday last week held a meeting with leaders of political parties in the country to lay the foundation for dialogue. Here, Tendai Mugabe (TM) speaks to MDC leader Thokozani Khupe (TK) on what transpired and issues…

Published: 16 Feb 2019 at 20:02hrs | | by Tendai Mugabe

Tsvangirai familyâ€™s pre-emptive masterstroke the way to go

The funeral service in December 2018 for the late 41st President of the United States, George H Bush, who was in office from 1989 to 1993 (not to be confused with his son, George W Bush, the 43rd President of the US, who served from 2001 t…

Published: 04 Jan 2019 at 09:23hrs | | by Conway Tutani

Khupe, Masarira, and Gutu bad loosers

Dr Khupe, Masarira and Obert Gutu failed to achieve their sponsored mission to distract the course of democracy. This is a party that claims to have the mandate of the people which failed to win a single constituent. Now my advise to you g…

Published: 05 Aug 2018 at 17:56hrs | | by Isaac Nkomah

Zimbabwe is the only country we have, please stop being so negative about it!

Memories that will Never Go. It was a day that l will never forget. Sitting in the classroom our teacher was busy teaching us. All of a sudden, we saw the whole school was covered in green and red. Seeing through the classroom windows, sol…

Published: 05 Aug 2018 at 09:49hrs | | by Sinqobile Sibanda

Zimbabwe is the only country we have, please stop being so negative about it!

Dear PatriotsBut why? Why being so negative about your own country? I been listening to VOA and surely speaking the news reporters and reportage lack patriotism and this negative perception of our lovely country seems to have sunk really d…

Published: 05 Aug 2018 at 09:43hrs | | by Munya Shumba

Hey, women of Zimbabwe, defend one of your own!

IT was refreshing to see white commercial farmers mixing and mingling with the President last week. The President told the farmers that "you are part of us" and reports say the farmers were charmed by this stance.Former Commercial Farmers …

Published: 22 Jul 2018 at 09:20hrs | | by Bishop

Why the Zuva case is no joke: Chamisa destroyed my family

Opinion - In 2015, a Supreme Court case changed the history of Zimbabweâ€™s worker-employee relationship. A country that was supposed to care about and look after the weaker members of society all of a sudden became the very opposite.As I …

Published: 14 Jul 2018 at 16:30hrs | | by Tom Nkala

Of dark horses, spoilers and kingmakers

In last week's instalment, I analysed the chances of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and MDC-T and MDC Alliance presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa's prospects in the July 30 presidential race.Today, I will focus on the chances of four othe…

Published: 05 Jul 2018 at 06:03hrs | | by Dumisani O Nkomo

Defeat to Khupe proves Chamisa lacks the judgement to be president

Amidst all the claims and counter-claims, the conflicting reports and the fake news, one fact is now indisputable. We don't know if Chamisa ever met Mugabe in Dubai. Or if Mugabe is funding him or not. Or even if he will have to forfeit th…

Published: 04 Jul 2018 at 11:43hrs | | by Jealousy Dutiro

Chamisa showed his true colours when he chose Mugabe over Khupe

Since he entered his office, not without much controversy, MDC-T President Nelson Chamisa took incredible steps to push his former fellow vice-president Thokozani Khupe out of the MDC. What started as verbal attacks, unfortunately quickly …

Published: 21 Jun 2018 at 14:18hrs | | by Anthony Mkondo

No justification for the cancelation of Magwegwe constituency primary elections

Magwegwe constituency primary elections have been canceled. The reason is Anele is writing his final law exam. Ordinary members have been sacrificed for his personal interests. Anele is preparing final law exams on Monday in Harare at the …

Published: 26 May 2018 at 21:14hrs | | by Henry Madiro

Women to face sexism in Zimbabwe elections - 'Witch', 'prostitute'

Since 2008 Zimbabwe has been holding harmonised elections whereby representatives of local authoritiesâ€š parliament [National Assembly and Senate]â€š provincial councils andâ€š most importantlyâ€š the presidency are elected.The five-year …

Published: 24 May 2018 at 14:06hrs | | by James Thompson

'Khupe Hure?' - Let's now test Chamisa Vs Mugabe 1981 difference

I am one of many other Zimbabweans who believe that a younger President like Nelson Chamisa would change Zimbabwe for the better. I am also one of the millions of Zimbabweans who believe that if a young man is looking for someone to marry …

Published: 24 May 2018 at 13:49hrs | | by Ryton Dzimiri

Chamisa's Teacher - Khupe's Headmaster.

Felix Magalela Mafa Sibanda a teacher par excellence.I strongly remember all my teachers from kindergarten to secondarily education. Teachers shape one's future and are an integral component in the building of a full human being. It is har…

Published: 24 May 2018 at 06:05hrs | | by Henry Madiro

Chamisa's desperation is becoming very worrying

Nelson Chamisa desperately needs a win. The last few weeks have been torturous for the new MDC leader and his supporters. For the first time, he has been under the spotlight and he has been left wanting on so many levels.He has shown that …

Published: 22 May 2018 at 19:07hrs | | by Innocent Dube

Used and discarded-Matabeleland people

It is quite unfortunate that the same old story affects Matebeleland now and then. Matebeleland has not benefited from the status quo since independence. The citizenry of mate have been taking second precedence on anything that is and has …

Published: 22 May 2018 at 05:59hrs | | by Mthokozizi Mpofu

Revenge Part 2: Plot to oust Mafa Sibanda thickens, Khupe will never rest for sure

Not so recently Anele Ndebele and Eric Gono where seen having a meeting with Thokozani Khupe at Cape to Cairo restaurant April 7th at 7PM. Their plan is that Eric Gono steps down on election day and pave way for for Anele Ndebele. Anele is…

Published: 14 May 2018 at 08:02hrs | | by Henry Madiro

Letter to Thokozani Khupe - It will not be easy

To my sister & friend Thokozani Khupe,IN August 2014, I wrote a public letter to then First Lady Grace Mugabe on my thoughts as she prepared to become the Zanu-PF women's league boss. I hope she still has that letter.When National Peop…

Published: 11 May 2018 at 06:44hrs | | by Priscilla Misihairabwi

Mujuru, Khupe heading towards Zimbabwe's political cemetery

The recent developments in which former Vice President Joice Mujuru and her PHD colleague Thokozani Khupe has formally decided to join hands under an electoral pact which is yet to be unveiled have not caught many unaware as the two femini…

Published: 08 May 2018 at 06:38hrs | | by Knowledge Hakata

Chamisa's out of control sexism

MDC Alliance President Nelson Chamisa appears to have a problem with women; he doesn't value them very much. We saw this is in the way he dealt with former, or current, depending on how you look at it, MDC-T Vice President Dr. Thokozani Kh…

Published: 07 May 2018 at 05:45hrs | 4646 | by Faith, Harare (student)

Khupe must enroll for a degree in Politics at MSU or UZ

It is now becoming crystal clear that the "junta" government is sponsoring Thokozanu Khupe. For starters, those who do not know this evil lady who is a mercenary all along her political journey since her days when she was still in the main…

Published: 06 May 2018 at 20:47hrs | 5456 | by Thandekhile Dhlamini

Chamisa reaction to High Court ruling treading on contemptuous ground

In an interesting press statement issued this past week, Advocate Chamisa's spokesperson and MDC director of communications, Luke Tambarinyoka had this to say of the recent High Court judgment about the MDC name usage rights "â€¦ as for Ju…

Published: 03 May 2018 at 06:07hrs | | by Paul Kaseke

Open Letter to Chamisa - UZ MDC-T

Dear President Adv N ChamisaLast week to be precise on Friday 27 April at 0933 hours Central African time we submitted a petition signed by 7800 youths and students from the UZ, NUST, MSU, Madziwa Teachers College and Chinhoyi University o…

Published: 01 May 2018 at 06:01hrs | | by UZ MDC-T

Thokozani Khupe a leader sent from 'HELL'

For those who have been following my articles will remember when I said "if Khupe is not properly handled in the MDCT succession issue a possible split was imminent". During my journey in studying Zimbabwean politics I have come to realize…

Published: 24 Apr 2018 at 06:35hrs | | by Knowledge Hakata

Khupe committed political suicide

Last week was an eventful one. Zimbabwe celebrated its 38th Independence anniversary, Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga "fired" over 15 000 striking nurses and the MDC-T faction led by Thokozani Khupe held its inaugural congress in Bulaw…

Published: 23 Apr 2018 at 16:07hrs | | by Pardon Maguta

Why Khupe will stop Chamisa from being president?

MDC-T can only undermine KHUPE at own peril. She will spoil Chamisa's dream of winning. This is a warning and don't say you were not warned. Only one person can NEGATE KHUPE its non other than Felix Magagela Mafa Sibanda. You must act now …

Published: 23 Apr 2018 at 06:20hrs | | by Henry Madiro

'Thokozani Khupe, why bed an unrepentant tribalist?'

Dear President Thokozani Khupe, Well, the much talked about so-called congress of nameless political outfit currently masquerading as MDC-T has come and gone without a thunder in Bulawayo.As a cultured woman, I pass my congratulations to y…

Published: 22 Apr 2018 at 08:15hrs | | by Angela Takawira

An open letter to maKhupe (Madam Boss)

VP I want to believe that those who are saying madam boss Khupe and her few bootlickers have been hired by ZANU PF to derail the MDC Alliance are true. To Khupe she thinks that the same Congress that elected her does not have a mandate to …

Published: 16 Apr 2018 at 05:18hrs | | by Nkomah Isaac

Legitimacy on trial as MDC-T feud goes to Court

The MDC-T feud has escalated with the Mr Chamisa led faction asking the speaker to recall Dr Khupe from parliament as she is part of the trio 'fired' that include Obert Gutu and Abednico Bhebhe. A few days ago we had the ZEC chairperson wr…

Published: 15 Apr 2018 at 14:47hrs | | by Lloyd Msipa

Chamisa debacle, Undermining the Nkomo rod and the way forward

It is quite unfortunate that our young energetic president and man of the moment Chamisa has done it again. Last time it was about money from Trump's America that he said was going to be brought into Zimbabwe after winning elections. Few d…

Published: 11 Apr 2018 at 20:56hrs | | by Henry Madiro

Chamisa needs a lesson in democracy

Around the world today they say that democracy is in crisis. In Europe they fret at the rise of the far right. In America, we see Mr. Trump, hardly the epitome of freedom, openness and democratic process. In China, we see a successful supe…

Published: 11 Apr 2018 at 11:00hrs | | by Josh Mahoka, Digital Strategist, Harare

MDC-T leadership crisis a big blow to voters

MDC-T leader, Nelson Chamisa's ascendancy to the reign of the opposition MDC-T is a case of daring to dream for most, if not all people affiliated to the party.The death of the party's founder Morgan Tsvangirai on February 14 this year had…

Published: 07 Apr 2018 at 08:45hrs | | by Lawrence Tichaona Mangenje

Chamisa vs Khupe: The End Game

A DRAMATIC end game on the battle for the control of the MDC-T is unfolding following the expulsion of Dr Thokozani Khupe from the party last week and her determination to fight to the bitter end.Dr Khupe was expelled along with party nati…

Published: 29 Mar 2018 at 05:45hrs | | by Nduduzo Tshuma

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