Mangoma slams ZETDC over US$25 inspection fee

Former Energy Minister Elton Mangoma has criticised the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) over its new policy requiring consumers to pay a US$25 fee for mandatory inspections of electrical installations, de…

Zapu ditches Mangoma's Code

THE opposition Zapu has officially cut ties with the Elton Mangoma-led Coalition of Democrats (Code), citing differences with its partner.Party leader Dumiso Dabengwa confirmed the development yesterday, saying Code had no respect for Zapu…

Mnangagwa has no economic sense - Mangoma

Presidential Candidate for the Coalition of Democrats, Elton Mangoma has said the list of alleged funds externalisers published by President Emmerson Mnangagwa shows that he does not understand the economic issues."The published list shows…

Mangoma's coalition crumbles

THE Coalition of Democrats (CODE) is on the verge of collapse as more founder members pull out of because of what they called the "directionless" and "selfishness" of the alliance's leadership, NewZimbabwe.com reported.Led by former energy…

Mangoma will whittle down presidential powers

Daily News editor Gift Phiri sits down for a wide-ranging interview with the presidential candidate for the Coalition of Democrats (CODE) — an alliance of six opposition political parties about the forthcoming 2018 general elections.Find…

Once bitten, twice shy

The message is so clear 'once bitten twice shy' but unfortunately the opposition parties in Zimbabwe continue repeating the same mistakes and expect miracles to happen. One wonders whether this is a deliberate strategy or simply ignorance …

Mangoma to challenge Tsvangirai, Mugabe

THE Coalition for Democrats (Code) has nominated Renewal Democrats of Zimbabwe (RDZ) leader Elton Mangoma as its presidential candidate in the 2018 elections.The coalition also elected Zapu leader Dumiso Dabengwa as the supreme council cha…

Tsvangirai is like Mugabe trying to reform himself

RENEWAL Democrats of Zimbabwe leader, Elton Mangoma, is one of the few former MDC-T officials, who has refused to build bridges with MDC-T leader, Morgan Tsvangirai under the banner of MDC Alliance.Mangoma still holds memories of how he wa…

'MDC Alliance will create another Mugabe'

RENEWAL Democrats of Zimbabwe (RDZ) leader, Elton Mangoma yesterday rubbished the MDC Alliance deal signed by seven opposition leaders at the weekend, saying the only viable opposition pact comprised of signatories to the Coalition of Demo…

Bodyguard dumps Mangoma

Renewal Democrats of Zimbabwe president, Mr Elton Steers Mangoma's bodyguard, has reportedly dumped the former Energy and Power Development Minister for failing to pay him $400 monthly salary for the past six months. The bodyguard, Mr Nels…

Politicisation of the power crisis will not help

As usual, the MDC-T attempts to capitalise on the power crisis dogging the country for its political expediency. It has become the tradition of the MDC-T to thrive on crisis as this.Of course, the current power outages are not good for the…

Mangoma in trouble again, investigated for damaging Govt property

Troubled former minister Elton Mangoma, ex-minister  Tapiwa Mashakada and 35 senior Government officials are being investigated for wrecking State assets worth millions of dollars.The assets include top-of-the-range vehicles and are s…

Job Sikhala condemn 'adulterous' Mangoma

Former legislator Job Sikhala has condemned MDC-Renewal treasurer-general Elton Mangoma for reportedly snatching the wife (20) of a member of the party's provincial executive.Sikhala said it was ironic for Mangoma to fervent about other pe…

MDC Renewal condemns arrest of Mangoma

The MDC Renewal has condemned the arrest of its senior member former Energy Minister Elton Mangoma by the police describing it as triumphed up action by the police on behalf of the government which is struggling to revive the economic due …

Mangoma's letter to Tsvangirai

RESTORATION OF HOPE AND CONFIDENCE: A Cause for Leadership Renewal1. ContextOn the onset I wish to put it on the record that I am loyal to you and the movement. I remain cognisant and cherish the role you have played and shall continue pla…

'Morgan Tsvangirai has lost it,' says Mangoma

AFTER being the target of a bruising assault at the hands of violent youths linked to Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T) leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, Elton Mangoma (EM)'s resolve to push for change continues to intensify and has put thos…

Mangoma good enough to replace Tsvangirai as MDC-T President

A  close analysis of what is happening in the MDC-T shows a party sinking into a political dustbin as Morgan Tsvangirai, its current leader, clings onto power.Tsvangirai, who has perfected the art of purging those against his leadersh…

'Three punches landed on Mangoma's face,' says Mwonzora

Over the past few weeks, acres of space in the press and social media have been dedicated to trying to show that the MDC is an undemocratic and violent party that does not respect constitutionalism. Empirical evidence however shows th…

Mwonzora dismiss Biti's allegations

OPPOSITION MDC-T spokesperson Douglas Mwonzora has dismissed allegations by the party's Secretary General Tendai Biti that the suspension of Elton Mangona was null and void.Mangoma, who is party deputy treasurer general,  was suspende…

Mangoma speaks on violence in MDC-T - interview

Following last Saturday's violence at the MDC-T headquarters at Harvest House in which the party's deputy treasurer-general Elton Mangoma was assaulted in the presence of party leader Morgan Tsvangirai, our political reporter Elias Mambo (…

MDC-T statement on Mangoma's assault

The MDC does not condone any form of violence against anyone. To that end anybody who is found to be on the wrong side of the law and either perpetrating or inciting violence in the party will be brought to book in terms of the party's con…

Is MDC-T bigger than an individual?

Failed leadership is the surest way to kill any enterprise or organisation.And that there is failed leadership at the helm of MDC-T is evident even to the most politically blind person. I hear some shrill calls to the effect that Elton Man…

Mangoma on Tsvangirai letter - Audio Interview

In support of Mangoma's call for Tsvangirai to go

I have had time to read and reflect on the contents and the context of the MDC deputy treasurer Elton Mangoma's letter on leadership renewal and his call for Morgan Tsvangirai to leave the position of president of the MDC and I am inclined…

Take heed Mangoma! (friendly warning)

A good friend is there to protect and to advise, therefor, take heed,your life Mangoma!You are now worth more than you were last month Mr Mangoma. I do not mean in evaluation of of your position or aspired position in MDC but in Zanu-PF hi…

Minister Elton Mangoma Speech to Parliament on Power Cuts

MINISTERIAL STATEMENT TO PARLIAMENT BY HON E. S. MANGOMA, MINISTER OF ENERGY AND POWER DEVELOPMENT ON THE MEASURES TO BE TAKEN INORDER TO IMPROVE THE POWER SITUATION Harare, 11 July 2012Mr Speaker Sir, I have found it necessary to brief th…

Biti behaves like an activist - Elton Mangoma says

MDC-T deputy treasury general Elton Mangoma has attacked his party secretary general Tendai Biti describing him as a person "fond of playing to the gallery" and has been warned of his unsavoury comment on President Mugabe.Mangoma said Biti…

Zesa customers must pay for what they have consumed - Mangoma

The Minister of Energy and Power Development, Elton Mangoma said there is a need for electricity consumers to pay for what they have consumed so that Zesa has capacity to increase electricity availability to all consumers. Mangoma said it …

Tomana should be applauded and commended and not demonised

IT IS disappointing but not surprising that the MDC-T and its media mouthpieces have predictably reacted in their usual irresponsible fashion of personalising everything by demonising Attorney General Johannes Tomana for his otherwise comm…