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Let's not mistake gifting votes for vote-rigging
IT'S easy and convenient to shift blame from yourself.After losing two by-elections recently, the main opposition MDC has been pointing fingers in the direction of the ruling Zanu-PF party, al...Published: 26 Jul 2019 at 08:21hrs | 1 | by Conway Tutani
Mnangagwa meet Ndiweni
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa Friday met controversial Matebeleland traditional leader and fierce government critic Chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni but details of the closed-door indaba were not yet mad...Published: 28 Jun 2019 at 23:25hrs | | by newzimbabwe
'I did not demote Mwonzora,' Chamisa says
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has dismissed claims he has deliberately relegated his former challenger Douglas Mwonzora to the less influential job of party deputy secretary for international relations in...Published: 21 Jun 2019 at 07:47hrs | | by newzimbabwe.com
How Chamisa shredded MDC rules to assume power
When Nelson Chamisa seized control of the MDC from Dr Thokozani Khupe in February last year while his predecessor, Morgan Tsvangirai's body was still lying in a South African funeral parlour, Tsvangir...Published: 12 Jun 2019 at 06:50hrs | 1 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Chamisa: The personification of a selfish leader
When Nelson Chamisa seized control of the MDC from the heiress apparent, Dr Thokozani Khupe in February last year while his predecessor, Morgan Tsvangirai's body was still lying in a South African fun...Published: 10 Jun 2019 at 14:20hrs | 1 | by Nobleman Runyanga
The MDC congress: All froth, no beer
The much-vaunted MDC elective congress ended the week before last. Some people such as those who were rejected by their own people, but had to give 10 head of cattle as an offering to the god of the p...Published: 04 Jun 2019 at 07:05hrs | | by Nobleman Runyanga
The MDC Congress: So much hype, so much hot air
The much-vaunted MDC elective congress ended the week before last. Some people such as those who were rejected by their own people but had to give 10 head of cattle as an offering to the god o...Published: 03 Jun 2019 at 13:12hrs | 2 | by Nobleman Runyanga
New MDC leadership must self-introspect
NOW that the MDC elective congress has been conducted, resolving the party's leadership dispute in the process, the party should now focus on playing a critical role towards resolving Zimbabwe's intra...Published: 31 May 2019 at 08:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mutodi pokes fun at 'hopeless' Chamisa
Information Deputy Minister and Zanu-PF loyalist Energy Mutodi has described the recent election of Nelson Chamisa to be substantive MDC leader as sheer display of hopelessness by the opposition faith...Published: 29 May 2019 at 08:30hrs | 7 | by newzimbabwe
MDC voting process hit by chaos
The voting process at the MDC elective congress in Gweru began on a chaotic note amid indications that several eligible voters left the venue before casting their ballots due to the slow process....Published: 26 May 2019 at 20:28hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's MDC paints Gweru red
GWERU lodges and hotels are fully booked ahead of the MDC elective congress this week to decide the party's leadership.The City of Progress, as Gweru likes to call itself, will host 6 200 MDC ...Published: 23 May 2019 at 19:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
'West must listen to Mnangagwa, not Chamisa'
This past weekend, Zimbabwe took a dramatic step towards national reconciliation. In an effort to improve the country's difficult economic situation and bring about unity among its confrontational pol...Published: 21 May 2019 at 23:25hrs | 2 | by Martin Banks
Biti vows Chamisa loyalty
Tendai Biti , the MDC deputy national chair has declared his loyalty to party leader Nelson Chamisa whom he says was tasked by late founding leader Morgan Tsvangirai to finish the job of reuniting the...Published: 20 May 2019 at 08:17hrs | | by newzimbabwe
Chamisa nominations, a case of false assurance ahead of congress
As the MDC elective congress draws near, there seems to be a sense of assurance among the Nelson Chamisa camp with all but one province still to nominate him to stand uncontested as the party's Presid...Published: 24 Apr 2019 at 14:47hrs | | by Claver Nyuki
Chamisa a threat to MDC Alliance's democracy
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has been rebuked by the MDC party elders who have accused him of undemocratic tendencies since the time he imposed himself as leader after the death of that party le...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 06:42hrs | 1 | by Prosperity Mzila
Dog eats dog in Chamisa's MDC
TOP MDC officials, including party president Nelson Chamisa and his potential challenger Douglas Mwonzora are not leaving anything to chance as they traverse the country coaxing through proxies for no...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 13:23hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa running away with it
OPPOSITION leader Nelson Chamisa has received an early boost ahead of what could turn out to be a bruising contest when the MDC congress gets underway next month after bagging two nominations from two...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 14:43hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Rude awakening for Chamisa
THE just ended, Bulawayo Cowdray Park Ward 28 by-election was a rude awakening for the MDC-Alliance that always prided itself as the sole beneficiary of the urban constituent. Too much t...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 08:42hrs | 2 | by Khumbulani Vodloza Sibanda
MDC VP race, Biti and Welshman Ncube to fight for it
A crowded field of fresh faces and bigwigs has lined up to seek the MDC's vice-presidential nomination. The diverse group vying to land the three VP posts, includes MPs and senators. A record four wom...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 16:24hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Letter to Bulawayo MDC province
Dear colleaguesRe: *Seeking Nomination Mashonaland West for a VP post, 2019 MDC Congress*As a formality to yourselves, theb esteemed provincial executive, I hereby seek your indu...Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 15:06hrs | | by Felix Mafa
Chamisa 'regrets' MDC by-election defeat to Zanu-PF
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has vowed to stamp his foot and deal with simmering disharmony in the main opposition in the wake of embarrassing defeat to Zanu-PF in a weekend by-election held in stronghol...Published: 02 Apr 2019 at 07:57hrs | | by newzimbabwe
10 vie for MDC vice-presidency
JOSTLING for positions in the MDC has heightened with many high-ranking officials vying for senior positions ahead of the congress coming in two months' time.Almost 10 names have been thrown i...Published: 26 Mar 2019 at 06:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora should be appointed Supreme Court Judge, He cannot be a President
Douglas Mwonzora is an advocate who studied at Goromonzi High and later went to the University of Zimbabwe were he studied law. At the University Mwonzora studied constitunal law and was instrumental ...Published: 08 Mar 2019 at 18:45hrs | 1 | by MTT (MDC Truth Trumpeter)
Mwonzora tells war vets not stick their noses into MDC business
MDC secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora said that war veterans should not stick their noses into his party's business affairs. ...Published: 06 Mar 2019 at 17:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Rituals and spiritualism, the curse of the MDC
In everyday life when the going gets tough or unbearable and when everything seems to have ground to a halt, people tend to turn to social scientists in the form of witchdoctors, spirit mediums, proph...Published: 06 Mar 2019 at 09:00hrs | 5 | by Elijah Chihota
A vote for anyone other than Chamisa at the MDC congress is a vote for political oblivion
Last night I posted an MDC rally video on my social media platforms and I asked whether the MDC elective congress campaigning was already in full swing.Many of my social media contacts respond...Published: 27 Feb 2019 at 15:28hrs | 1 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
Deceptive Mugabe rooting for Chamisa
Recent utterances by former President Robert Mugabe accusing President Mnangagwa and Government of killing civilians and "feeding on death" expose sinister shenanigans by the old political horse. Spea...Published: 26 Feb 2019 at 13:28hrs | 1 | by Bevan Musoko
Chamisa to bring everyone to Harare for a Mother of All Demonstrations
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has said that President Mnangagwa has no choice but to dialogue with the opposition, adding that his party is planning crippling demonstrations to force the President to the ...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 07:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa to bring everyone to Harare for a Mother of All Demonstrations
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has said that President Mnangagwa has no choice but to dialogue with the opposition, adding that his party is planning crippling demonstrations to force the President to the ...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 10:07hrs | | by Staff reportet
Chamisa rejects 'meaningless' dialogue
OPPOSITION MDC leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday said he would not be bulldozed into "a meaningless dialogue" with President Emmerson Mnangagwa, vowing that any talks with the Zanu-PF leader to resolve ...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 08:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa speaks on MDC Congress
Opposition Leader Nelson Chamisa has finally stated his position on the controversy surrounding the MDC elective congress. He accused ZANU PF and the media for seeking to derail the agenda of MDC....Published: 20 Nov 2018 at 09:04hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Critical analysis of political dynamics in the context of MDC wrangles
There are things we can't undo, which are already clear. From the formula Tsvangirai used to pick his successor it is now clear that that Tsvangirai played his cards close to his chest, and he is mana...Published: 11 Jan 2018 at 08:56hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Tsvangirai explains VP appointments
Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai says nine out of 12 MDC provinces backed the appointment of two vice presidents contrary to allegations that he single handedly made the controversial changes. ...Published: 20 Jul 2016 at 08:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai lifts WhatsApp, facebook ban
Morgan Tsvangirai's MDC has lifted a social media ban imposed to disrupt the communications of party dissidents recklessly attacking the opposition party's leadership.Insiders said that the p...Published: 10 Feb 2015 at 13:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
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