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ZANU-PF at political junction, as Chiwenga shows Mnangagwa middle finger?
In the wake of missed succession deadline pronouncement by their principal and operating with ambiguity, ZANU-PF's faction aligned to its first secretary, Emmerson Mnangagwa is serving on an interim p...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 11:17hrs | 5251 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Ghana's ruling party falls
Ghana's vice president and ruling party candidate, Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat Sunday to opposition candidate and former President John Dramani Mahama in the West African nation's presidential e...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 17:43hrs | 4123 | by Staff reporter
Magistrate denies bail to cops accused of bribery
Two police officers caught on video allegedly taking bribes from kombis, pirate taxis, and public service vehicles have been denied bail by Harare magistrate Mrs. Marehwanazvo Gofa. The officers, Serg...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:30hrs | 223 | by Staff reporter
Chief Chiweshe grabs equipment from Mnangagwa, villagers
In a clear sign of routine disregard for traditional leadership ethical conduct, presidential schemes subbotage and loss of public trust at local governance level, Chief Chiweshe (born Mathew Chitemam...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 15:00hrs | 3524 | by Gideon Madzikatidze | Simbarashe Sithole recently in Muzarabani
Anxiety grips divided Zanu-PF
This week, the Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (Zanu-PF) will convene its annual conference in Bulawayo, facing a turbulent future marked by factionalism, a leadership crisis, and cont...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 14:13hrs | 383 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF official causes mayhem at Church
There was drama in Beitbridge at the Spirit Angels of God Church on Sunday where a former ZANU PF ward 4 councillor (and current party official), Aphos Ndlovu refused to be expelled from the church by...Published: 22 Sep 2024 at 18:22hrs | 4701 | by Simbarashe Sithole/ Gideon Madzikatidze in Beitbridge
WATCH: Mutsvangwa warns Malema and Kasukuwere
The Zanu PF National Spokesperson, Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa has warned both South Africa's opposition Economic Freedom Fighters leader, Julius Malema and then exiled G40 Kingpin, Saviour Kasu...Published: 08 Aug 2024 at 17:15hrs | 3498 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Zanu-PF youth league slams Mutsvangwa
Zanu-PF youth league political commissar Taurai Kandishaya has slammed Christopher Mutsvangwa over the party spokesperson's recent claims Vice President Constantino Chiwenga was not ordained successor...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 11:26hrs | 3039 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa must stop flirting with extending rule
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has been sworn into office three times in six years, and in his inauguration speeches in November 2017, August 2018, and September 2023, he promised radical reforms aimed ...Published: 23 May 2024 at 10:56hrs | 3 | by Nyasha Macbride Mpani
Is this another catch-and-release?
The arrest of Neville Mutsvangwa has just ruffled feathers and opened a can of worms in Zanu PF's political factional fights. Is this government really serious about fighting corruption in the...Published: 18 May 2024 at 20:50hrs | 7 | by Leonard Koni
Opposition should unite to dismantle Zanu-PF: Komichi
Veteran opposition politician and anti-Zanu PF hardcore, Senator Morgan Komichi has claimed that there is need for opposition movements must to unite and fight Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangwagwa's administr...Published: 17 May 2024 at 11:28hrs | 9 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
'Bosso, Dembare clash is one of the biggest games in Africa'
Highlanders head coach Kelvin Kaindu has declared that the match pitting his side and arch rivals Dynamos FC nicknamed the "Battle of Zimbabwe" is "one of the biggest games in Africa".The Zamb...Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 08:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
'CCC chaos to fuel voter apathy'
AN electoral watchdog, the Zimbabwe Election Advocacy Trust (ZEAT), has said the chaos and splits within the main opposition party, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), is a recipe for voter apath...Published: 19 Feb 2024 at 04:55hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's re-engagement drive off the rails
ZIMBABWE'S international diplomatic re-engagement drive is completely off the rails as shown by the United States government's announcement of a new travel embargo targeted at the regime actors respon...Published: 13 Dec 2023 at 20:36hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
CCC should reconsider its position on structures
THE ongoing drama within the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) is unfortunate and a huge blow to the country's fight for democracy, but this should serve as a wake-up call for the opposition outfit ...Published: 27 Oct 2023 at 06:23hrs | | by Canisio Mudzimu
SADC convenes extraordinary summit on Zimbabwe over elections
THE Southern African Development (Sadc) will hold an extraordinary summit of heads of state and government on Zimbabwe on Wednesday under the auspices of its current chairperson, Angolan President JoĆ...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 10:53hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter
Zambia's lobbying for SADC Extraordinary Summit on Zimbabwe crisis angers Mnangagwa allies
ONGOING lobbying for the convention of a SADC Extraordinary meeting on Zimbabwe has triggered tremors in Harare with such efforts being described as a treacherous attempt to interfere with internal pr...Published: 10 Sep 2023 at 08:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Rhinos threaten Bosso
BLACK Rhinos FC have threatened to hand Bosso their first defeat of the season when the two sides clash at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday.Highlanders FC are unbeaten in 18 league matches and ...Published: 16 Aug 2023 at 06:39hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Bosso in tricky Ngezi test
HIGHLANDERS' breathtaking performance in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League will this afternoon face a litmus test from equally good Ngezi Platinum Stars in a potential blockbuster tie that will b...Published: 30 Jul 2023 at 08:54hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
'Kasukuwere's nomination was invalid'
ZIMBABWE's Supreme Court, which usually makes fair decisions except on major politically sensitive cases, faces a stern credibility test on 27 July when it decides the fate of independent presidential...Published: 23 Jul 2023 at 16:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Supreme Court faces a stern litmus credibility test on 26 July
Zimbabwe's Supreme Court - which usually makes fair decisions except on major politically sensitive cases - faces a stern litmus credibility test on 26 July when it is expected to decide the fate of i...Published: 21 Jul 2023 at 08:01hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF must walk the talk on violence or be held accountable
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has been calling for a peaceful election campaign this year, but his party Zanu-PF has been called out several times by human rights monitors and election support groups a...Published: 20 Jul 2023 at 06:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's integrity continues facing a litmus test
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's integrity continues facing a litmus test with him violating his constitutional obligation to establish a tribunal to investigate the suitability of Justice Webster China...Published: 16 Jul 2023 at 13:54hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Youth vote litmus test for Zanu-PF
THE Zanu-PF-led government faces a litmus test in the August general election, after it failed to deliver on key priority areas affecting the youth over the past years, amid indications of a considera...Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 14:01hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zanu PF mercenaries', masquerading as heroes, hunger for power in insatiable to distraction as nation burn to ashes.
Heroes fight because they believe in the cause, mercenaries fight for a reward. Zanu PF thugs are mercenaries not heroes.As much as Robert Mugabe and many of his fellow Zanu PF cronies love to...Published: 22 Jun 2023 at 13:09hrs | 2 | by Wilbert Mukori
Mnangagwa says 2023 elections deeply rooted in liberation struggle
HARMONISED elections that will be held on August 23 are a product of the liberation struggle that secured the country's independence from British colonial rule and are an important part of consolidati...Published: 05 Jun 2023 at 06:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Confidence in August poll hits rock bottom
A NEW report reveals that confidence in the August general election has struck rock bottom, with the country failing the litmus test on tenets of electoral international best practice, less than three...Published: 24 May 2023 at 17:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Confidence in August poll hits rock bottom
A NEW report reveals that confidence in the August general election has struck rock bottom, with the country failing the litmus test on tenets of electoral international best practice, less than three...Published: 22 May 2023 at 19:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's UK visit fails to thaw relations
President Emmerson Mnangagwa did not meet any high-level official of the United Kingdom administration when he visited London for the coronation of King Charles III.In contrast, the likes of R...Published: 07 May 2023 at 07:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Dlelas album launch gathers momentum
SATURDAY is April Fool's Day and it is the day that musician Madlela "Dlelas" Skhobokhobo who is known for his comic antics has chosen to launch his album titled Kwamu Kwamu.He is not fooling ...Published: 29 Mar 2023 at 06:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Crisis Coalition slams secrecy around Mnangagwa, CSOs meeting over PVO Bill
Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) has described as unhelpful the secrecy surrounding last Friday's private meeting by President Emmerson Mnangagwa and a select group of Civil Society Organisations (...Published: 23 Mar 2023 at 19:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Minister battles with His Deputy
In what may be seen as a hotly contested election, ZANU-PF Bulilima seat will this Saturday be fiercely contested by a Minister and His Deputy.Honourable Mangaliso Ndlovu who is the Minister o...Published: 17 Mar 2023 at 09:50hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bulawayo
A random 10 political questions that will make 2023 an uncertain year
As the euphoria of the New Year begin to fed away, we have to wait to see whether it's clear that the trends we have been seeing over the last few decades show no signs of slowing down. You might say ...Published: 04 Jan 2023 at 01:08hrs | 1 | by Farai Chirimumimba
ZEC reports US linked Pachedu to the police
IN a litmus test against cyber terrorists, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) yesterday reported an anti-Zimbabwe shadowy group Pachedu to the police on a litany of allegations ranging from hackt...Published: 30 Nov 2022 at 05:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mudenda to retain Central Committee post?
Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda's political career faces a tough litmus test as he seeks to retain his ZANU PF Central Committee spot after facing strong challenges from seasoned party cadres and ...Published: 27 Sep 2022 at 17:01hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chamisa's CCC piles pressure for electoral reforms
OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has piled pressure on the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) to implement electoral reforms that guarantee credible 2023 polls.CCC won the weeke...Published: 26 Jul 2022 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
The departure of Stan Chartered: A case of Economic commitment
Few days ago, the Standard Chartered bank closed all it's branches in Zimbabwe, except a few remaining as they wind up their 120 year journey in the southern African nation. This came as a surprise, a...Published: 16 Apr 2022 at 19:56hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
ZACC fails to account for over US$12m availed to it
The Zimbabwe Coalition of Debt and Development has expressed concerns that in a contradictory and dramatic irony that has left the country in shock, the Z...Published: 14 Apr 2022 at 08:03hrs | 7 | by Stephen Jakes
Zanu-PF, CCC in battle of Zimbabwe for bragging rights
THE ruling Zanu-PF faces a tough challenge as it locks horns with the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) in tomorrow's by-elections, which were delayed by two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic...Published: 25 Mar 2022 at 18:03hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
CCC takes aim at Zec
OPPOSITION Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) yesterday threatened protests against the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec), accusing the election management body of attempting to rig March 26 by-el...Published: 17 Feb 2022 at 05:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa under pressure to reshuffle
PRESSURE is mounting on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to reshuffle his cabinet within the fractious ruling Zanu-PF ahead of upcoming 2023 harmonised elections.The anticipated reshuffle, accordi...Published: 04 Feb 2022 at 21:32hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
We don't intimidate ZEC, says Zanu-PF
Zanu-PF has denied claims it wields commandeering powers over the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC).The ruling party has for long has been accused of controlling operations at the under-fire...Published: 02 Feb 2022 at 05:35hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa has put the final nail into the MDC brand
THE move by opposition leader Nelson Chamisa to change his party's name to Citizens' Convergence for Change (CCC) has put the final nail into the MDC brand, which has since 1999 emerged as one of the ...Published: 29 Jan 2022 at 14:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Factional battles split MDC again
FACTIONAL fights in the troubled MDC peaked yesterday with the suspension of Dr Thokozani Khupe from a faction led by Mr Douglas Mwonzora over allegations of working with Mr Nelson Chamisa, resulting ...Published: 21 Jan 2022 at 05:30hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa democratic credentials face litmus test in election season
THE year 2022 is a litmus test for President Emmerson Mnangagwa's regime which promised to open up political space and uphold civil liberties as temperatures hot up ahead of next year's general electi...Published: 16 Jan 2022 at 18:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
It's Chamisa time!
The long awaited by-elections which were recently proclaimed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa are going to put to test Zimbabwe's main opposition parties, with the Nelson Chamisa led MDC Alliance havin...Published: 08 Jan 2022 at 06:11hrs | 7 | by Brighton Chiseva
Zec credibility questioned
THE recent announcement by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) that only 2000 new voters were registered in 2021 has once again raised credibility issues against the electoral body.Zimbabw...Published: 07 Jan 2022 at 19:39hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF fails own litmus test
RIGGING, vote buying and violence were the major highlights of Zanu-PF's provincial elections on Tuesday. This somehow lends credence to opposition and critics' claims that Zanu-PF has a penchant for ...Published: 31 Dec 2021 at 00:09hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Kazembe's victory a bonus for the opposition
MDC Alliance supporters in Mashonaland Central are reportedly upbeat following the unconfirmed election victory of ZANU PF Mashonaland Central province ch...Published: 30 Dec 2021 at 09:58hrs | 5 | by Simbarashe Sithole
'By-elections to test Zanu-PF's preparedness'
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has rallied the legion of Zanu-PF supporters to ensure a sweeping victory in the by-elections slated for the first quarter of next year, adding that the polls will serve as a litmu...Published: 11 Nov 2021 at 06:21hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
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