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Mudenda blames opposition for sanctions

Speaker of the National Assembly Jacob Mudenda has accused opposition legislators of being responsible for the economic sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe, in remarks that risk fuelling further tension in Parliament.The exchange took place duri…

Published: 12 Sep 2025 at 09:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mudenda calls for pro-poor budgeting to promote equity

Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda has challenged legislators to ensure that public resources are equitably channelled towards programmes aimed at improving the livelihoods of citizens, emphasising the need for robust and critical analysi…

Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 15:57hrs | 167 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF's Gutu East seat declared vacant

Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda has declared the Gutu East parliamentary seat vacant following the expulsion of Benjamin Ganyiwa from Zanu PF last week. Ganyiwa, who was accused of fanning factionalism and holding unsanctioned meetings…

Published: 25 Mar 2025 at 20:08hrs | 461 | by Staff reporter

Mudenda rejects coal mining proposal inside Hwange National Park

Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Mudenda, has firmly rejected a proposal to conduct coal mining within Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park, emphasizing that alternative coal-rich areas are available elsewhere in the country.This opposition comes a…

Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 07:44hrs | 914 | by Staff reporter

Ministers, deputies ignore Mnangagwa

Speaker of the National Assembly, Jacob Mudenda, has expressed frustration over the frequent absences of ministers and their deputies from Parliament, urging that action be taken against those who continue to miss crucial sessions. His rem…

Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:22hrs | 1272 | by Staff reporter

Mudenda warns Ministers

Speaker of the National Assembly, Advocate Jacob Mudenda, has issued a stern warning to Cabinet Ministers who continue to miss Parliament's question-and-answer sessions, questioning the sincerity of their frequent apologies.During Wednesda…

Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 08:58hrs | 44 | by Staff reporter

Welshman Ncube accuses Mudenda of bias in CCC leadership battle

Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) faction leader Welshman Ncube has sharply criticized Speaker of the National Assembly Jacob Mudenda, accusing him of siding with self-proclaimed interim secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu in …

Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 15:05hrs | 1021 | by Staff reporter

CCC accuses Jacob Mudenda of doing Zanu-PF bidding

ZIMBABWE'S main opposition Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) has accused the Speaker of the National Assembly Jacob Mudenda and the President of the Senate Mabel Chinomona of acting in contempt of court after they allowed further recall…

Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 14:30hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Ngidlaliswe amatope mina?

Reading Edward GibbonWhere is God bakithi?Edward Gibbon is no writer for easy readers. Yet he is so important to Britain's governing myth. No wonder why every British-born Prime Minister has to have read him. I can't vouch for Premier Suna…

Published: 14 Oct 2023 at 07:21hrs | 2 | by @Jamwanda2

Mudenda blasts absentee ministers

SPEAKER of the National Assembly Jacob Mudenda on Thursday blasted ministers who are failing to attend Parliament and warned that they were abusing their offices.Only a handful of Cabinet ministers turned up during the question-and-answer …

Published: 13 May 2023 at 18:27hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Jacob Mudenda fights in CCC's Jasmine Toffa's corner?

As a political analyst I enjoy following debate and discussions in Parliament. I was perplexed by the events in Parliament last week when the Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda exercised his authority to stand with CCC legislator Jasmine …

Published: 06 Nov 2022 at 11:54hrs | | by Regis Charehwa

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 war veterans.Mudenda is facing a challe…

Published: 27 Sep 2022 at 17:01hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu

Exposing Mudenda and Chokuda double standards

Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda and the Clerk of Parliament Kennedy Mugove Chokuda have been exposed as being corrupt and dishonest in executing their duties and functions at Parliament.The recent 9000USD laptop issue raised serious qu…

Published: 21 Sep 2022 at 11:22hrs | 2 | by Maxwell Chaunoita

Chamisa's MPs back Zanu-PF's Jacob Mudenda

CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) and MDC T legislators have leapt to the defence of beleaguered Speaker of the National Assembly, Jacob Mudenda after after he came under attack members of his own party, Zanu-PF, agitating for diaspora v…

Published: 12 Jun 2022 at 08:35hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Embarrassing moment as Jacob Mudenda fails to join Africa in mourning Ugandan Speaker of Parliament

The new dispensation has been busy building relations at a global level. It comes as a surprise that Uganda lost its Speaker of Parliament, several Speakers of Parliament across Africa sent their condolences while Zimbabwean Speaker Jacob …

Published: 06 Apr 2022 at 09:44hrs | 3 | by John Mbizvo

Jacob Mudenda's scandals unpacked?

Who is Jacob Francis Mudenda? Jacob Francis Mudenda nicknamed "The Headmaster" in parliament and "Scania" in Matebeleland North is the current Speaker of the National Assembly. Born in 1949, Mudenda attained a Bachelor of Arts Degree from …

Published: 23 Aug 2019 at 05:56hrs | 5 | by Nicholas Ncube

Open letter to Jacob Mudenda: What was your role during Gukurahundi?

Hon Jacob Mudenda Sir,  I would like to applaud you for your speech recently. In this speech Advocate Jacob Mudenda, you urge the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) to advocate for a national apology for past conflict…

Published: 20 Aug 2019 at 16:31hrs | 1 | by Nicholas Ncube

Ministers embarrass Mudenda

TRUANCY by Cabinet ministers during Parliament's question-and-answer sessions every Wednesday has continued despite pleas by the Speaker Jacob Mudenda that the Executive should take business of the House seriously.On Wednesday, Mudenda was…

Published: 09 Feb 2019 at 07:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Kill the vices of procrastination'

We publish the opening remarks by Speaker of The National Assembly Advocate Jacob Mudenda last week at the Pre-Budget Seminar in Victoria Falls. The seminar ends today.Let me start by extending a warm and fraternal welcome to you all to th…

Published: 12 Nov 2017 at 07:36hrs | 1 | by Advocate Jacob Mudenda

Five O-Level passes donâ€™t make a politician

The Speaker of Parliament, Advocate Jacob Mudenda touched on a potentially controversial matter on Friday while addressing academics at the Midlands State University when he suggested the introduction of minimum educational qualifications …

Published: 21 Mar 2017 at 18:08hrs | | by chronicle

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