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5 Zanu-PF youths up for robbery, violence
FIVE Zanu-PF youths who went on a rampage, assaulting and robbing vendors at Chitungwiza's Jambanja marketplace since March this year have been arrested.The youths, who allegedly belong to a m...Published: 22 Nov 2021 at 06:13hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
ZUNDE condemns violation of the rule of law in Zimbabwe
On 24 November 2017, Zimbabweans United for Democracy (ZUNDE) issued a press statement in which we welcomed the fall of President Robert Mugabe and congratulated the incoming administration. We genuin...Published: 01 Sep 2020 at 06:17hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
Mnangagwa seems to be on track - ZUNDE
It is a matter of public record that, from inception, ZUNDE fiercely and consistently fought against President Mugabe and his destructive policies. On 24 October 2013, we came together to adva...Published: 13 Sep 2018 at 07:17hrs | 1 | by Moses Chamboko
Liberate and free the last colony of Africa
Dear Mr. S. Sibanda, "Very true that woman are marginalized" by S. Sibanda That was your article on the 8th of August 2018 on Bulawayo24: I wish to express my sincere gratitude for the...Published: 11 Aug 2018 at 17:45hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
It is time we had leaders who listen
For all his shortcomings, real or imagined, Morgan Tsvangirai had two great strengths – humility and the ability to listen. My first direct interaction with him was in 1999 in Gaborone, Botswana, wh...Published: 17 Jun 2018 at 11:33hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
Bulawayo Women! Boycott Highlanders-Bosso Games!
This misogynist: woman-hater Mandla "Lulu" Mpofu must be taught a lesson by the very women he hates apparently with passion. Mandla thinks a car is better than his wife. He manhandles his wife for jus...Published: 29 May 2018 at 16:44hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
Zimbabweans cannot stomach empty promises
The season for euphoria and empty promises seems to be upon us. It is that time when politicians say anything that pleases the crowds once they get access to the microphone. It resembles the "unopenga...Published: 11 Apr 2018 at 19:40hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
Zimbabweans cannot stomach empty promises
The season for euphoria and empty promises seems to be upon us. It is that time when politicians say anything that pleases the crowds once they get access to the microphone. It resembles the "unopenga...Published: 11 Apr 2018 at 06:55hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
Dear Mr Mugabe
I hope I find you well dear Former President of our Republic of Zimbabwe. I would like to make it glass clear dear Former President that you are misreading the moods of the people in Zimbabwe. I read ...Published: 27 Mar 2018 at 20:56hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
MDC squabbles risk derailing the democratic struggle
Even if ZANU PF transformed itself into a truly democratic party, running a responsive and efficient government based on principles of good governance, and anchored in the rule of law; even if they tr...Published: 14 Feb 2018 at 10:03hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
It's time to put people before power, says ZUNDE
After a promising start at independence, former President Robert Mugabe became hugely unpopular in the 1990s and his popularity plunged even more sharply at the turn of the century. His protracted ter...Published: 20 Dec 2017 at 04:47hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
Mnangagwa taking us where we are coming from
IN his own words, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said "the voice of the people is the voice of God". We now hold him to his word. He must start listening to the sacred voice of God and move our nation f...Published: 06 Dec 2017 at 06:18hrs | 1 | by Moses Chamboko
Disappointing Cabinet - where Mnangagwa is leading us is where we are coming from
In his own words, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said "The voice of the people is the voice of God". We now hold him to his word. He must start listening to the sacred voice of God and move our nation f...Published: 03 Dec 2017 at 07:31hrs | 1 | by Moses Chamboko
Who is the bogeyman - Mnangagwa or Mugabe?
It was not his real name but the entire community knew him as Jangwa. If a child misbehaved during those days, elders would threaten that they would call Jangwa "to deal with you". That name would sen...Published: 06 Nov 2017 at 10:14hrs | 6 | by Moses Chamboko
ZUNDE condemns mushrooming coalitions
Recent reports about the People's Rainbow Coalition (PRC) led by Dr Joice Mujuru have invoked mixed reactions. After the creation of Tsvangirai's MDC Alliance and Mangoma's own coalition, Zimbabwe's p...Published: 24 Oct 2017 at 10:53hrs | 3 | by Moses Chamboko
'Boycotting 2018 is not an option,' says ZUNDE - not when it is the only option, which it is
"Nhamo inenharo!" (There is no one more foolishly stubborn than a fool!) as one would say in Shona. The question of whether Zimbabweans should continue to contest the Zanu PF managed elections...Published: 27 Sep 2017 at 09:50hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
ZUNDE urges mass public demonstration
This madness must end! It is time to finally get rid of Mugabe and ZANU PF - and the way to do it is by a mass demonstration of public sentiment.In the not so distant past, we watched the prot...Published: 25 Sep 2017 at 13:14hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
ZANU PF sideshows - a mere distraction
Despite intense infighting that characterises the party, the fact remains that ZANU PF is determined to win the next election at any cost. For them, there is just too much at stake and they cannot aff...Published: 06 Sep 2017 at 12:56hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
Zanu-PF infighting sideshows - a mere distraction
Despite intense infighting that characterises the party, the fact remains that Zanu-PF is determined to win the next election at any cost. For them, there is just too much at stake and they cannot aff...Published: 06 Sep 2017 at 12:24hrs | | by Moses Chambok
Marujata vs Nathaniel Manheru - signs of a crumpling empire
Madness is when Grace Mugabe and George Charamba both pretend to be what they are not. Not long ago, George Charamba, the presidential spokesman and secretary for information, "disclosed" to the world...Published: 02 Aug 2017 at 13:20hrs | 1 | by Moses Chamboko
The ZUNDE-NPP MoU that never was
Zimbabwe United for Democrats (ZUNDE) party led by Justice Benjamin Paradza has rubbished highly publicized claims by Dr. J Mujuru that ZUNDE had signed an MOU with National People's Party.In ...Published: 19 Jul 2017 at 17:28hrs | | by Sindisiwe Mkandla
An open letter to Joice Mujuru and the opposition parties of Zimbabwe
Dear mai Mujuru and colleagues in the opposition,It has been reported in several media outlets that the National People's Party (NPP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zimbab...Published: 19 Jul 2017 at 12:47hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
Sale of Barclays exposes MUgabe's indigenisation hypocrisy
The imminent acquisition of Barclays Bank Zimbabwe by a Malawian bank, First Merchant Bank as widely reported is both curious and depressing. Curious in that indigenisation has been a political mantra...Published: 02 Jun 2017 at 08:48hrs | 2 | by Moses Chamboko
Unlocking the coalition conundrum
For the 2018 elections which are not very far, Zimbabwe needs nothing but an effective and genuine coalition guided by a shared vision, driven by common values, inspired by national aspirations and an...Published: 15 May 2017 at 13:23hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
To say Dr. Nkosana Moyo is 'stupid and greedy' is desperation of the highest order!
We are taking our activism rather too far. We have no limit in insulting other people. At a time when we should consolidate and concentrate all our efforts on one corner and fight the common enemy: Za...Published: 13 May 2017 at 22:54hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
Chiwenga must resign - ZUNDE
When a serving soldier goes astray, there are many different types of remedial actions that can be invoked. The most common of these punishments is what is known as Confinement Barracks (CB), usually ...Published: 05 May 2017 at 10:01hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
Tsvangirai should dump Mujuru
Reports about Joice Mujuru eying Presidency in the proposed grand coalition or alliance are misplaced and meant to create nono existent presidential coalition seat for her.We are still convinc...Published: 30 Mar 2017 at 10:29hrs | 2 | by Gugugu Magorira (War Vet)
Chamboko says voters are selling out 'for beer' - how insulting when he is the one selling out
A General who is indifferent to the suffering and death of those under his command and even sees glory is the bloody the business and is always demanding more soldiers to send to the frontline is a cu...Published: 06 Mar 2017 at 09:19hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
Are Zimbabweans worth dying for?
Many people have lost their lives fighting for democracy in Zimbabwe. These include Talent Mabika and Tichaona Chiminya, MDC activists who were callously murdered in the lead up to the hotly contested...Published: 05 Mar 2017 at 08:06hrs | 1 | by Moses Chamboko
Who is abusing Mugabe?
"I am sorry" is all that President Mugabe should have said a long time ago before leaving centre-stage. Such remorse, whether genuine or not, would have left him with some semblance of integrity. Wait...Published: 20 Dec 2016 at 23:18hrs | 1 | by Moses Chamboko
The struggle is greater than Tsvangirai and Biti
The recent public spat between Morgan Tsvangirai and Tendai Biti cannot be allowed to pass without reproof. Not only was it unfortunate but it was totally unnecessary - as unnecessary as buying a ring...Published: 10 Dec 2016 at 05:20hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
Jonathan Moyo is a tiny drop in an ocean of corruption
A stubborn fact that many Zimbabweans conveniently forget when we reflect on corruption in our country is that President Mugabe and his administration have no history of sacrificing loyal or usefu...Published: 30 Nov 2016 at 05:12hrs | 2 | by Moses Chamboko
PM Churchill would have demanded blundering Tsvangirai resigned
"A new Zimbabwe is possible in President Robert Mugabe's lifetime," concluded Whitlaw Mugwinji in his latest article "Bond Notes Demo Flop: The old is Dying, Can the New Be Born?" No doubt that he tho...Published: 23 Nov 2016 at 08:49hrs | 1 | by Nomusa Garikai
Chamboko, will the coalition deliver free elections - focus on the message and not messenger
Let me say this upfront so there is no misunderstanding. I have met Moses Chamboko and found he has the very rare quality I admire most in anyone, man or woman - the ability to think! He has penned of...Published: 17 Nov 2016 at 22:52hrs | 2 | by Wilbert Mukori
Unmasking 'Patrick Guramatunhu' and 'Nomsa Garikai'
In a democracy, everyone is entitled to their view. It is not a crime for 13 million Zimbabweans to have 13 million different opinions on a single subject. What is wrong and totally unacceptable is to...Published: 17 Nov 2016 at 06:24hrs | 2 | by Moses Chamboko
For Pete's sake Chamboko, coalition is not enough 'to trump Mugabe' in 2018
"A coalition can trump Mugabe and Zanu PF in 2018" argued Moses Chamboko in The Zimbabwean. The article was inspired by the events in America. Zimbabwe's electoral system and that of America are as di...Published: 14 Nov 2016 at 21:25hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
A coalition can trump Mugabe and ZANU PF in 2018
In 2008, it took the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) six weeks to release the results of an election in which only 3.2 million people had voted. Given that last week's American election attracted ...Published: 14 Nov 2016 at 06:34hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
Tribute to Kudzayi Mbudzi
Blunt and courageous - these are two words which best describe the late Retired Major Saviours Kudzayi Mbudzi. News of his untimely death came to us as a shock. Some of us spoke to him just last w...Published: 17 Oct 2016 at 09:48hrs | 1 | by Moses Chamboko
Mugabe and his son-in-law: a case of selective succession
In a normal environment, promotion of a young, visionary, professional and energetic young person to high office is commendable. We celebrate the prosperity of the young generation, including our ...Published: 11 Oct 2016 at 06:17hrs | 1 | by Moses Chamboko
Time to look beyond President Mugabe
The euphoria of 1980 evokes both shame and nostalgia. We are ashamed that what we thought we were celebrating is not what we ended up getting. At the same time, we have the nostalgia of emotionall...Published: 29 Sep 2016 at 14:24hrs | 14 | by Moses Chamboko
Zanu-PF's greatest failure
ZUNDE is appalled by the Zanu-PF government's move to fire 25 000 civil servants, cut off allowances and withhold bonuses for both the years 2016 and 2017. Civil servants in Zimbabwe have been on the ...Published: 19 Sep 2016 at 12:17hrs | 1 | by De Villiers Mushiringi and Steve Mtusva - ZUNDE
Calls for unity gather momentum
Saturday 6th August was a special day in the history of the democratic struggle. Never before have calls for unity of the opposition been that loud and clear on a single day and in different parts...Published: 08 Aug 2016 at 11:19hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
Tsvangirai flagrantly violates his own constitution
The three vice presidents of the MDC-T is a comical story, a classic example as well as reminder of how leaders can easily violate their own constitutions and hope to get away with it. Granted, Mo...Published: 27 Jul 2016 at 08:14hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
ZUNDE condemns persecution of Evan Mawarire
Team ZUNDE unreservedly condemns the persecution of Pastor Evan Mawarire and other protestors disguised as a prosecution on clearly trumped up allegations that have no legal or factual justification w...Published: 13 Jul 2016 at 15:09hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
ZUNDE and Farai Mbira part ways
Farai Mbira was a founding member of ZUNDE. He has played a significant role in establishing ZUNDE as a movement with a recognised presence in Zimbabwe. For that he deserves our gratitude. ...Published: 21 Jun 2016 at 11:01hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
Chipanga takes Mugabe and his cabinet to the cleaners
The so-called million man march, in actual fact a G40 rally, has come and gone with no million men in sight. When Mnangagwa consciously avoided well-rehearsed slogans in praise of Dr Amai chante...Published: 29 May 2016 at 10:16hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
Despite the discord, coalition is Zimbabwe's only hope
"I would rather fight it alone : Tsvangirai" was a notable headline on one of the publications in the last few days. MDC leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, is said to have voiced that his experience of the GN...Published: 28 Apr 2016 at 08:55hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
Ethnicity or tribalism in Zimbabwe: let's dare it to speak about it and find solutions!
It is not worth the effort to find definitions about tribalism or ethnic tensions as this word tribalism in Zimbabwe is embedded in the psyche of all citizens, its meaning and what it means to be diff...Published: 09 Apr 2016 at 08:52hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
Inspired by the Jacaranda, we won't give up
One of those things that linger in our minds even if we happen to be thousands of miles away from home, is the exquisite beauty of blooming Jacaranda trees especially in September and October, when ou...Published: 13 Mar 2016 at 11:35hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
Grace Mugabe: No sacred cows in politics
The hullabaloo at Zimbabwe's very foundation, The Great Zimbabwe Monuments, has come and gone. This annual shindig punctuated with obnoxious opulence, just like the one held in December at Victori...Published: 01 Mar 2016 at 12:48hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
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