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Nkosazama Zuma retires
Veteran South African politician and anti-apartheid campaigner, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, who was a minister in founding President Nelson Mandela's cabinet, says she has taken a decision to retire from ...Published: 13 Jan 2024 at 13:35hrs | 2992 | by Staff reporter
ANC songwriter bans the party from using his songs
Ixesha lifikile for the ANC and Cyril to stop using Phakama Ramaphosa song in their events as renowned ANC song hitmaker Gamelihle Mbuyane has officially resigned from the ANC and prohibited the party...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 18:00hrs | 1068 | by Staff reporter
Mbalula exposes Ramaphosa's plan to arrest Zuma since 2018
Former minister of sports and recreation, Fikile Mbalula, has revealed that the African National Congress (ANC) has been plotting to arrest former president Jacob Zuma from as early as 2018. Mbalula c...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 13:25hrs | 1400 | by Staff reporter
Umkhonto weSizwe fighter will never forget what a white man told him in Zimbabwe in 1980
I have no idea whether the white man I am writing about is still alive or not. He gave me an understanding of what actually happened to us Africans, and how sinister it was, when we were colonized. Hi...Published: 19 Dec 2023 at 13:11hrs | 2461 | by Thula Bopela
There is no hope in Sadc
GOOD day, President Emmerson Mnangagwa.Your Excellency, as the Southern Africa Development Community (Sadc) commemorates yet another annual day of solidarity with Zimbabwe, my sincere submissi...Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 20:18hrs | 227 | by Cyprian Muketiwa Ndawana
Mbalula denies axing David Masondo over Zanu-PF criticism, Ibbo Mandaza lecture
THE ANC last week announced that its head of political education David Makhura has been appointed as the new head of the party's governance school, meaning that ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) ...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 06:36hrs | 693 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's main opposition implodes, handing Zanu-PF full control
Just over a month after disputed general elections in Zimbabwe, the main opposition party, Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), appears to be imploding as a renegade outfit starts recalling parliament...Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 18:30hrs | 2449 | by Staff reporter
Dr Nevers Mumba's USAid shirt sparks fireworks on social media
Former Zambian Vice President, Nevers Sekwila Mumba, putting on a shirt with a USAid logo has sparked debate on social media.Dr Mumba recently headed the Southern African Development Community...Published: 09 Oct 2023 at 15:21hrs | 2738 | by Staff reporter
Ibbo Mandaza lecture to be held at ANC political school
AFTER a face-off with Fikile Mbalula over a seminar on Zimbabwe's presidential elections, leaders of the ANC's political school are forging ahead with the event. The seminar will be held on September ...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 09:13hrs | 582 | by Staff reporter
Poll observers embarrassed by what they saw in Zimbabwe
Veteran academic and political analyst Ibbo Mandaza says election observers, including those from Africa, were embarrassed by what they witnessed during Zimbabwe's disputed elections.Mandaza (...Published: 17 Sep 2023 at 07:59hrs | 1905 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe on a knife edge
Zimbabwe is now treading on a slippery political crisis. It was never in doubt that a coup government no matter how many goals it concedes, it will never under what circumstances surrender power to th...Published: 12 Sep 2023 at 14:08hrs | 1911 | by Leonard Koni
Mnangagwa blows US$1m on inauguration
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's government reportedly blew more than US$1 million for his inauguration in Harare last week as he continues to flaunt the extravagance which characterised his nationwide ...Published: 11 Sep 2023 at 06:30hrs | 958 | by Staff reporter
Whose agenda did our liberation movements truly serve?
There is nothing more baffling and shocking than hearing our so-called 'liberation movements' describing today's fight against injustice and oppression as a 'Western agenda'.The first thing th...Published: 08 Sep 2023 at 18:26hrs | 424 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chamisa in bid to block Mnangagwa at Sadc
THE deadlock over Zimbabwe's disputed poll took a dramatic twist this week, after Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leaders said they are petitioning the Southern African Development Community (Sadc...Published: 08 Sep 2023 at 17:47hrs | 3304 | by Staff reporter
OR Tambo School of Leadership cancels lecture by Ibbo Mandaza
African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula has forced the OR Tambo School of Leadership to halt a mooted public lecture with Ibbo Mandaza, a Zimbabwean academic who is not afrai...Published: 08 Sep 2023 at 06:34hrs | 514 | by Staff reporter
'World will not end if Hichilema does not attend ED inauguration,' True. SEOM continues to speak volumes
"It will not be the start or the end of the world if Zambia's President Haikainde Hichilema does not attend tomorrow's inauguration," stated Professor Jonathan Moyo in his recent article."Whet...Published: 07 Sep 2023 at 11:27hrs | 1072 | by Wilbert Mukori
ANC's Mbalula undermining Zimbabwe's stability and democracy, says CCC
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) has said South Africa's ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula's conduct undermines Zimbabwe's stability and democracy after the latter dismissed suggestions of an el...Published: 07 Sep 2023 at 06:16hrs | 686 | by Staff reporter
SA, Namibian presidents roasted over Zimbabwe Mnangagwa inauguration
CONTROVERSY over Zimbabwe's disputed elections continues to hog the global limelight as foreign Parliaments debate the polls which saw President Emmerson Mnangagwa being declared winner last month....Published: 07 Sep 2023 at 06:14hrs | 1542 | by Staff reporter
Let's not talk about Zimbabwe and democracy right now, says Fikile Mbalula
After launching a barrage of attacks on Zimbabwe's main opposition, ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has hinted that the governing party is involved in behind-the-scenes talks to deal with Zimbabw...Published: 06 Sep 2023 at 18:57hrs | 462 | by Staff reporter
South Africa, Zimbabwe in behind the scenes talks
The South African government and the governing ANC under President Cyril Ramaphosa are engaged in new secret talks with Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa's freshly-minted administration to resol...Published: 06 Sep 2023 at 18:56hrs | 1070 | by Staff reporter
'America not the world policeman and must respect Zimbabwe's independence'
African National Congress (ANC) Secretary General Fikile Mbalula has said disputes arising from the recently concluded elections should be addressed guided by the constitution and laws.Speakin...Published: 06 Sep 2023 at 06:26hrs | 598 | by Staff reporter
Mmusi Maimane warns of Zimbabweans mass exodus 'mfecane 2'
South African opposition Build One South Africa (BOSA) leader Mmusi Maimane has warned of a mass impending exodus from Zimbabwe if the SADC observer mission election findings are not upheld.Ma...Published: 06 Sep 2023 at 06:26hrs | 939 | by Staff reporter
Mbalula singing for his super, says Chamisa's CCC
THE African National Congress (ANC) and the Citizens Coalitions for Change (CCC) yesterday traded barbs over the disputed August 23 to 24 elections with South Africa's ruling party claiming that the o...Published: 06 Sep 2023 at 06:22hrs | 634 | by Staff reporter
Respect Zimbabwe's sovereignty'
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday met the Secretary General of South Africa's ruling party, the African National Congress, Fikile Mbalula, who has been in the country to witness the inauguration ceremony ...Published: 06 Sep 2023 at 06:14hrs | 69 | by Staff reporter
ANC engaged in 'delicate' talks with Zanu-PF after disputed poll
South Africa's ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), is engaged in "delicate" talks with Zanu-PF in Zimbabwe following disputed elections, secretary general Fikile Mbalula has said....Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 22:04hrs | 1270 | by Staff reporter
Zapu, Mthwakazi dismiss Mbalula
OPPOSITION Zapu and Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) have dismissed claims by South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile Mbalula that his party worked with Zimbabwe's ruling...Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 22:02hrs | 399 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa issues stern warning to SADC
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has shot back at the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC)'s decision to seek the intervention of the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) in Zimbabwe's ...Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 06:23hrs | 4089 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa pins hope on Hakainde Hichilema after stalemate
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has dispatched a delegation to neighbouring countries to elicit the support of Southern African Development Community (Sadc) leaders in his pu...Published: 03 Sep 2023 at 07:34hrs | 2119 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa defends Zimbabwe's elections?
SOUTH African President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended the just ended Zimbabwe's harmonised elections, saying all countries in the world face certain hiccups in the holding of their polls but it was all...Published: 03 Sep 2023 at 07:27hrs | 359 | by Staff reporter
Why do we have SADC guidelines on elections if 'there is no perfect election'?
In this world there are always those who do wrong and are prone to finding all manner of excuses to shield themselves from blame. Have we not come across the man who abuses his partner, and th...Published: 02 Sep 2023 at 22:14hrs | 312 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Africa congratulates President elect Mnangagwa
Several African leaders and organisations have sent messages of goodwill and support towards Zimbabwe after a peaceful harmonised election. Namibian President and leader of SWAPO Hage Geingob ...Published: 02 Sep 2023 at 15:20hrs | 1439 | by Mandla Ndlovu
ANC's Mbalula lashed at for cheering Mnangagwa victory
WESTERN countries should lift illegal sanctions on Zimbabwe and stop interfering in the country's democratic processes as that defeats the free expression of Zimbabweans who overwhelmingly voted for t...Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 06:57hrs | 1562 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: ANC pledges its support to ZANU PF
Amid controversy and a vote of no confidence from several Observer Missions including SADC on Zimbabwe's elections, the South African Ruling Party, ANC has pledged its support to ZANU PF.In a ...Published: 26 Aug 2023 at 21:58hrs | 1772 | by Desmond Nleya
Chamisa's pluses ahead of Aug 23 polls
By addressing concerns about a runoff scenario, Chamisa has showcased his leadership qualities and strategic foresight, reassuring voters of his commitment to decisive victory in the first round again...Published: 11 Aug 2023 at 06:42hrs | 21 | by Sharon Hofisi
Malema flip-flops on Chamisa 'American puppet' label
SOUTH AFRICAN opposition leader Julius Malema, who once labelled CCC leader a puppet, has hit out at African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile Mbalula, for calling Zimbabwean opposition...Published: 20 Jul 2023 at 06:57hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter
Malema says Kasukuwere must be allowed to contest
Free-spoken militant South African opposition EFF leader Julius Malema says if Zimbabweans want main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa, they must vote for him without hindrances.He also says in...Published: 15 Jul 2023 at 17:10hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe must bolt the doors to biased observers
Recently, an African teenage boy living in the French ghettos known as banlieues was shot dead in a botched traffic stop that was captured on video, spotlighting systematic violence and racism in Fran...Published: 05 Jul 2023 at 07:12hrs | 5 | by Fungi Kwaramba
Mbalula remarks reflect how Zimbabweans are weighing on SA's public service delivery
NOTWITHSTANDING massive infrastructure projects and other developmental initiatives being undertaken in Zimbabwe, the Zimbabwean development question remains debatable.A majority of the ongoin...Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 07:07hrs | 5 | by Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development
A curse that will forever haunt Zimbabwe opposition
THOSE of us who grew up in the village know that nothing can be as foul-smelling as a skunk.It literally stinks to high heaven.By some freak of nature, these cat-sized black-and-white ...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 07:40hrs | 16 | by Bishop Lazi
Dear CCC, no one is coming
YEAR after year, one news headline keeps popping up without fail: Nelson Chamisa calls for the intervention of the Southern Africa Development Community (Sadc) in the Zimbabwean crisis.That has be...Published: 28 Jun 2023 at 20:29hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Fikile Mbalula at it again
It was another blundering from the African National Congress Secretary General Mr Fikile Mbalula who again was caught offside on matters concerning the political and economic situation on great Zimbab...Published: 28 Jun 2023 at 14:08hrs | 10 | by Leonard Koni
'America wants Chamisa'
SOUTH African ruling party ANC's Secretary General Fikile Mbalula has labelled Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) President Nelson Chamisa an American puppet in his latest rant over Zimbabwe....Published: 26 Jun 2023 at 19:49hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Chamisa is an America puppet, says Mbalula
South Africa's African National Congress (ANC)'s secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has claimed that President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration has been implementing reforms but the West still wants ...Published: 25 Jun 2023 at 18:51hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa kicks off campaign
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday kicked off his campaign ahead of the August 23 elections by addressing Zimbabweans in neighbouring South Africa whom he asked to ret...Published: 25 Jun 2023 at 09:39hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Mbalula blames the U.S. and the UK for the mass exodus of Zimbabweans
South Africa's governing ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has blamed the U.S. and the UK for the mass exodus of Zimbabweans from their home country to South Africa.Mbalula also said Zimbab...Published: 24 Jun 2023 at 17:24hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
ANC to up the ante in Zimbabwe sanctions fight
THE continued sanctions on Zimbabwe are part of a broad strategy to effect regime change, and South Africa will heighten its lobby to have them removed, African National Congress (ANC) secretary-gener...Published: 18 Jun 2023 at 08:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
This and that with Mal'phosa: Ngayende ngabude! What?
Malema is very crafty, just like that red fox, neh? He has outsmarted everyone this time around. He can hide behind load shedding, rise in crime, Phalaphalagate etc as reasons he wants Ramaphosa gone....Published: 26 Mar 2023 at 20:34hrs | 2 | by Clerk Ndlovu
'West should have lifted sanctions after 2017 coup!' ANC maintains. Nonsense, Zimbabwe was and remain a pariah state.
One of the most obnoxious things appoint white racism is the how the whites denied the blacks a voice. "Our blacks are very happy it is the Russian and Chinese communists how are agitating for black m...Published: 11 Mar 2023 at 21:51hrs | 1 | by Wilbert Mukori
Regime-change agenda continues to cripple Zimbabwe, says Fikile Mbalula
The migration of Zimbabweans to South Africa in search of a better life is the fault of "regime change agenda" pushed by the US and UK to see Zanu-PF out of power.This is according to ANC secr...Published: 11 Mar 2023 at 06:41hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Underperforming ANC hell bent on stopping regime change in Zimbabwe; it's fiddler crab strategy
"South Africa has a Zimbabwe problem - and no one is willing to help it, said African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile Mbalula as he called for an end to long-standing sanctions agains...Published: 10 Mar 2023 at 07:33hrs | 12 | by Wilbert Mukori
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