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Chamisa is not a factor in parliament, which is good
Since there are so many impious hands on Zimbabwe's internal affairs, so many hands challenging its sovereignty, I thought my opening paragraphs should address those meddlesome, self-righteous foreign...Published: 18 Aug 2018 at 07:53hrs | 341 | by Igomombe
Mugabe's spooks purged by Mnangagwa
THREE senior Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) directors were yesterday fired, while two others were re-assigned in the latest round of fresh purges, as President-elect Emmerson Mnangagwa's rest...Published: 17 Aug 2018 at 14:44hrs | 2995 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe factor destabilised Zanu-PF Mashonaland West
Former president Robert Mugabe's factor has destabilised Zanu-PF Mashonaland West province after MDC Alliance president Nelson Chamisa recorded a significant number of votes from the July 30 harmonise...Published: 16 Aug 2018 at 06:36hrs | 3516 | by Staff reporter
'Opposition parties must close ranks for 2023'
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has to swiftly turn the Alliance into a fully-fledged political party and unite parliamentarians who won seats under the coalition banner, analysts contend.A...Published: 12 Aug 2018 at 15:02hrs | 1032 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe voters bifocal
THE results of the 2018 harmonised elections provide an insight into voting trends and patterns which are useful for understanding voter psychology and the factors that influence how and who the elect...Published: 09 Aug 2018 at 07:48hrs | 251 | by Dumisani O Nkomo
Very true that women are marginalised
I must applaud the article on women being less represented in Zim parliament and in politics in general. Keep it up ladies!I am a man, however, the truth must be told and confronted head on.&n...Published: 08 Aug 2018 at 19:34hrs | 575 | by S Sibanda
Zimbabwe 2018 elections marginalised women
The recent general elections in Zimbabwe provide a classic case study for marginalisation of women in key political process in any given country. The elections, in which women were largely condemned t...Published: 08 Aug 2018 at 07:57hrs | 593 | by Makho-Precious Moyo
Mnangagwa poll results anger war vets
In a fresh sign that all is still not well within Zanu-PF, war veterans are seething with anger over the "small margin" by which President Emmerson Mnangagwa defeated opposition leader Nelson Chamisa ...Published: 07 Aug 2018 at 07:58hrs | 9956 | by Staff reporter
The rise and fall of Robert Mugabe
Book Review Life and Times of Robert Mugabe (1980-2017): Dream Betrayed Kenneth Mufuka and Cyril Zenda, 2018, Afro-media Publishers, South Carolina, ISBN 9-781513-625959 Reviewed by Brian Maregedze Th...Published: 06 Aug 2018 at 07:13hrs | 900 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's arrogance spoiled the party
Failure by opposition parties to agree on a grand coalition cost MDC Alliance's Nelson Chamisa crucial votes that could have seen him deny President Emmerson Mnangagwa an outright victory, hence force...Published: 05 Aug 2018 at 19:08hrs | 1467 | by Staff reporter
MDC Alliance performed well in the Zim Elections
A political commentator Dr Geneva Sibanda has said MDC Alliance performed very very well considering that they wer competing with a state oiled machinery using state funds and personnel to boost their...Published: 05 Aug 2018 at 09:20hrs | 760 | by Stephen Jakes
Mujuru concedes poll defeat, congratulates all winners except Mnangagwa
PEOPLE'S Rainbow Coalition (PRC) losing presidential candidate Joice Mujuru says she concedes defeat after putting up a disastrous electoral show which saw her emerge with a 0,1 percent of the nationa...Published: 04 Aug 2018 at 12:17hrs | 3966 | by Staf reporter
Gukurahundi has lost value as a political currency
Now that the 2018 plebiscite has emphatically placed my party ZAPU in its rightful political space, it is time for members to sober up to reality. Let me begin by congratulating all those who stood in...Published: 04 Aug 2018 at 09:43hrs | 1629 | by Mso Ndlovu
Whither ZAPU: The morning after
Now that the 2018 plebiscite has emphatically placed my party ZAPU in its rightful political space, it is time for members to sober up to reality. Let me begin by congratulating all those who stood in...Published: 03 Aug 2018 at 11:35hrs | 2337 | by Mso Ndlovu
Coalitions don't thrive on egos
Some time in February, I wrote an opinion piece for this very publication, on political party alliances in Zimbabwe and elsewhere on the continent, exploring their potential to win elections.A...Published: 02 Aug 2018 at 18:00hrs | 1994 | by Eddie Zvinonzwa
'Lack of unity costs opposition'
Political analysts have blamed the country's opposition parties for authoring their own downfall in Monday's national harmonised elections by failing to set aside their differences and contest the rul...Published: 02 Aug 2018 at 14:31hrs | 585 | by Staff reporter
Interview exposes Mugabe's distrust of Mnangagwa
Former president Robert Mugabe's surprise interview on the eve of the elections on Sunday gave some rare insights into the suspicions the 94-year-old teetotaller had always had towards his successor, ...Published: 02 Aug 2018 at 12:27hrs | 1331 | by Staff reporter
Presidential hopefuls express satisfaction over voting process
Contenders in the Presidential race yesterday voted in various constituencies, with most of them "hopeful" of springing surprises to unseat President Mnangagwa of Zanu-PF. Most of t...Published: 31 Jul 2018 at 06:59hrs | 1096 | by Staff Reporter
Mugabe 'officially' endorsed Chamisa, will not vote for Mnangagwa
FORMER President Robert Mugabe yesterday broke his silence and declared that he would not vote his Zanu PF "tormentors", particularly his successor Emmerson Mnangagwa while endorsing opposition MDC Al...Published: 30 Jul 2018 at 07:08hrs | 644 | by Staff reporter
It's Chamisa's day
TODAY'S election is a 'done deal' and Zimbabweans will only be going through the motions to validate his ascendency to the top job, MDC Alliance presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa (left) has said....Published: 30 Jul 2018 at 07:05hrs | 808 | by Staff reporter
'Dodgy' election survey predicts Mnangagwa win?
A poll survey by a non-governmental organisation, Free and Fair Foundation, has predicted victory for Zanu-PF and President Emmerson Mnangagwa in today's harmonised elections.After nationwide ...Published: 30 Jul 2018 at 07:02hrs | 331 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe now a voice in the wilderness
Zimbabwe has moved on from former president Mr Robert Mugabe's authoritarian rule and the nonagenarian must know that he does not hold sway over the majority of the people, war veterans and political ...Published: 30 Jul 2018 at 06:51hrs | 189 | by Staff reporter
Goodbye history, hello tomorrow!
Yesterday, former president Robert Mugabe convened a press conference at his Blue Roof mansion in Harare's leafy Borrowdale surburb. In many respects the press conference was fascinating - but at the ...Published: 30 Jul 2018 at 06:47hrs | 176 | by Tichaona Zindoga
PRC Ridicules Mugabe
The Peoples Rainbow Coalition (PRC) notes with disdain the comments attributed to the person of Dr Mujuru by the deposed former head of state Robert Mugabe.Robert Mugabe must enjoy his retirem...Published: 29 Jul 2018 at 19:24hrs | 2075 | by Gilbert Dzikiti
Chamisa is better, Mugabe speaks
Former President Robert Mugabe has said National People's Party leader Joice Mujuru and MDC-T break away leader Thokozani Khupe seem to be having nothing to offer considering their failure to pull cro...Published: 29 Jul 2018 at 13:35hrs | 7799 | by Stephen Jakes
Political activist challenge electorate not to take elections personal
Political activist Rickson Kangwena has challenged the electorate not to take election personal as that has a serious after effect to them."Every Zimbabwean has to know that, the biggest benef...Published: 29 Jul 2018 at 12:05hrs | 141 | by Stephen Jakes
The legacy of Zanu-PF
I have loved former President Robert Mugabe and I have and will always believe in him and in his wisdom as a leader and as a human being. Gushungo might have had his short comings but we need to ackno...Published: 28 Jul 2018 at 13:05hrs | 1781 | by Fidelis Fengu
Zimbabwe Election Scenarios
ED is doing all he can to survive the election. His defeat by the opposition would mean more than just a defeat. He's fully aware that winning this election is the only way he can continue to live at ...Published: 27 Jul 2018 at 19:51hrs | 2366 | by George Mkhwanazi
An inherited crisis of imagination: A Long Essay concerning the understanding of Zimbabwe - Pt2
Continuing from here...Truth be said, this is a great opportunity for Mnangagwa. And truth be repeated, the...Published: 27 Jul 2018 at 19:03hrs | 677 | by Tshepo Mabalane Mabalane
Restoration of a bloody legacy
WHEN it comes to such watershed elections and contestations for power as the first post-Mugabe vote that Zimbabwe is about to experience, politicians and political systems are known to resort to their...Published: 27 Jul 2018 at 15:29hrs | 989 | by Dinizulu Mbiko Macaphulana
Another GNU in the making?
The 2018 elections in Zimbabwe bear strong similarities to those of 1980: the promise of a new beginning after almost two decades of political strife, economic crisis and social decay; the numerical d...Published: 27 Jul 2018 at 15:26hrs | 1004 | by Ibbo Mandaza
Mugabe's bitterness the X-factor
FORMER president Robert Mugabe (pictured) has accused several of his former Zanu-PF lieutenants of betraying him in his hour of need and launched a fresh attack on President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his...Published: 27 Jul 2018 at 11:24hrs | 3679 | by Staff reporter
It's a do-or-die for Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is on a precarious course, as he faces critical and possibly realigning elections - which could usher dramatic changes in the political landscape - and bring to a sudden h...Published: 27 Jul 2018 at 11:23hrs | 5860 | by Staff reporter
Mujuru tells candidates to fund their campaigns
People's Rainbow Coalition (PRC) presidential candidate Joice Mujuru has ordered her council and parliamentary candidates to fund their own campaigns ahead of next weeks' elections.In correspo...Published: 27 Jul 2018 at 08:30hrs | 972 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans deserve Complete Freedom from Dictatorship
The recent unfortunate remarks by the Dean of African Diplomatic Corps and Democratic Republic of Congo Ambassador Mr Mwawapanga Mwananga cannot go unchallenged. Hopefully as Head of African diplomats...Published: 26 Jul 2018 at 09:56hrs | 484 | by Frazer Muzondo
Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF drags rebels to court
ZANU-PF has dragged two erstwhile members contesting as parliamentary candidates in the forthcoming elections, seeking to bar them from using its slogans in their campaigns.In two separate urg...Published: 25 Jul 2018 at 16:37hrs | 873 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Election 2018 Predictive Model-It's not even close!
In less than a week Zimbabweans vote in a watershed election. Not surprisingly the impending elections evoke a myriad of emotions for different reasons. Some are hyper-ventilating; some are quacking i...Published: 25 Jul 2018 at 13:58hrs | 3834 | by George Chingarande
Mugabe-less Zanu-PF is still the party to beat in Zim elections
Zanu-PF goes into the upcoming general election in Zimbabwe as the party to beat – but a lot has happened since former president Robert Mugabe was forced to step down in a military-assisted transiti...Published: 25 Jul 2018 at 07:55hrs | 1294 | by TimesLive
'New dispensation', same old lies
Ag shame! On the 6th of July I came across a shockingly screaming newspaper headline ED creates 60 000 jobs, I was in the sprawling border town of Beitbridge.Being one not to quickly believe o...Published: 25 Jul 2018 at 07:43hrs | 326 | by Ishemunyoro Mupokosera
DOP leader turns to prayer, fasting to win poll
DEMOCRATIC Opposition Party (DOP) leader Harry Peter Wilson says he has resorted to fasting and prayer, apart from ward-based rallies, in his fight to land the country's presidency in Monday's harmoni...Published: 25 Jul 2018 at 07:41hrs | 158 | by Staff reporter
Chombo flew close to the sun but survived
Chombo flew close to the sun but survivedMarian Chombo flew close to the sun but survived Marian ChomboFortunate Gora Mash West CorrespondentLike the Greek mythical character Icaru...Published: 24 Jul 2018 at 13:59hrs | 2994 | by Fortune Gora
Electoral court hears urgent application as candidates protest over intimidation and ZEC conduct
THE Electoral Court will today preside over the hearing and determination of three urgent chamber applications filed by aspiring opposition legislators seeking to interdict some ZANU PF party supporte...Published: 24 Jul 2018 at 12:02hrs | 2676 | by Staff Reporter
Zanu-PF activists accused of defacing opposition campaign posters
POLITICAL tension continues to rise in Manicaland province with most independent and MDC Alliance candidates accusing Zanu-PF activists of defacing their campaign posters ahead of next week's harmonis...Published: 24 Jul 2018 at 07:11hrs | 197 | by Staff reporter
Mujuru says, 'Zimbabwe elections in shambles'
PEOPLE'S Rainbow Coalition (PRC) presidential candidate Joice Mujuru has called on all regional and international observers in the country to help ensure that next week's general elections were held i...Published: 24 Jul 2018 at 07:05hrs | 1628 | by Staff reporter
The army and politics in Zimbabwe
There have been several calls on our Army to be non partisan from the opposition parties as well as civic organizations. Has the Army heeded the call, if they have it is just a smokescreen for they ar...Published: 23 Jul 2018 at 18:58hrs | 2569 | by AT Kadada
Will Justice Priscilla Chigumba deliver a credible election?
Zimbabwe will be going to the polls soon and Chairperson of Zimbabwe Electoral Commission is expected to deliver a free, fair and credible election.As election date draws closer, there are mor...Published: 22 Jul 2018 at 14:20hrs | 1211 | by Leonard Koni
Mujuru to win the Zimbabwe presidential election on July 30
THREE years after she was unceremoniously fired from Zanu-PF and government, former vice-president Joice Mujuru will on July 30 contest her first election as an opposition candidate and she believes v...Published: 22 Jul 2018 at 10:36hrs | 1534 | by Staff reporter
'New dispensation', same old lies
Ag shame! On the 6th of July I came across a shocking Sunday Mail headline screaming ED creates 60,000 jobs. I was in the sprawling border town of Beitbridge. Being one not to quickly believe or write...Published: 22 Jul 2018 at 09:44hrs | 377 | by Ishemunyoro Mupokosera: MDC Alliance Candidate for Mudzi South Constituency
PRC candidates reject Mujuru photo on posters
Some People's Rainbow Coalition (PRC) parliamentary and local government candidates in Masvin-go province are refusing to be associated with their presidential candidate, Joice Mujuru, arguing that he...Published: 21 Jul 2018 at 12:18hrs | 1599 | by Staff reporter
Mujuru suffers heavy blow in Masvingo
The People's Rainbow Coalition (PRC) suffered a heavy blow in Masvingo after National People's Party (NPP) national executive member, Tichaona Sithole resigned from the party which he accuses of lacki...Published: 21 Jul 2018 at 12:15hrs | 1109 | by Staff reporter
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