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Chamisa battles open rebellion
A REBELLION in the MDC-Alliance led councils over imposition of mayoral candidates has gone out of hand forcing the party's leader Mr Nelson Chamisa, who is being labelled a dictator, to summon all co...Published: 21 Sep 2018 at 06:49hrs | 939 | by Staff reporter
Cholera blocks Chamisa 'inauguration'
HARARE's deadly cholera outbreak, that has so far claimed 25 lives, yesterday forced opposition MDC-T leader Nelson Chamisa to postpone his party's 19th anniversary celebrations that had been schedule...Published: 15 Sep 2018 at 09:23hrs | 701 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa, Mwonzora trading blows in an unpredictable, bruising fight
WITH just five months to go to a crucial congress, MDC leader Nelson Chamisa and his main internal rival, secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora, are trading blows in an unpredictable, bruising fight to w...Published: 14 Sep 2018 at 16:30hrs | 14572 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa reshuffles MDC top leadership
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has announced a raft of changes to the leadership of the opposition party, including the appointment of Welshman Ncube and Morgen Komichi as vice-presidents in a mov...Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 07:11hrs | 2956 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa’s dictatorial tendencies exposed
Following the confirmation of President Mnangagwa's election victory by the Constitutional Court and his subsequent inauguration last month, the nation had one eye on the unfolding mayoral elections a...Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 06:46hrs | 601 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Chamisa appoints Welshman Ncube, Komichi as deputies
MDC president Nelson Chamisa has appointed Welshman Ncube and Morgen Komichi as his co-deputies as he begins presiding over the much-anticipated MDC reunification process which also co-opted Tendai B...Published: 11 Sep 2018 at 17:52hrs | 11126 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's ally warns Zanu-PF
MDC Alliance national youth leader Happymore ‘Bvondo' Chidziva has warned the ruling Zanu-PF leadership that arrests will not stop the opposition from demanding its "stolen vote".The Highfie...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 12:07hrs | 2796 | by Staff reporter
Obert Mpofu to work full-time at Zanu-PF
The Zanu-PF politburo is also expected to rubber-stamp a proposal by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to allow some senior officials such as secretary for administration Obert Mpofu and Simon Khaya Moyo t...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 12:04hrs | 4407 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF, MDC Alliance square off for top Parly seats
Zanu-PF has activated internal processes to select the party's preferred candidates for presiding officers in the Ninth Parliament of Zimbabwe ahead of Tuesday's elections.Parliamentarians wil...Published: 09 Sep 2018 at 08:15hrs | 1294 | by Staff reporter
MDC 19th anniversary to be held at Gwanzura stadium
The secretary-general for Nelson Chamisa led MDC-T, Douglas Mwonzora, has invited everyone to the 19th anniversary of their party at Gwanzura stadium in Harare next weekend."The MDC Alliance f...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 06:43hrs | 407 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Is Chamisa losing grip?
THE revolt by councillors against MDC Alliance leader, Mr Nelson Chamisa, over his alleged attempts to impose candidates in the coalition-controlled councils is significant in showing his loose grip o...Published: 06 Sep 2018 at 06:37hrs | 800 | by Nduduzo Tshuma
Chamisa, Biti in good books
State Media reports that power struggles in MDC-Alliance between its leader Mr Nelson Chamisa and Mr Tendai Biti have escalated and are now playing out in the ongoing mayoral elections, it has emerged...Published: 06 Sep 2018 at 06:29hrs | 2180 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa blamed for failure to address 'legitimacy' issues, prices soar
THE prices of basic commodities have risen sharply since elections held on July 30 to levels that are too high for a dollarised economy.The bout of inflation is blamed on excessive government ...Published: 04 Sep 2018 at 06:50hrs | 2289 | by Staff reporter
Politicians embrace social media
More and more politicians in Zimbabwe, including those in government, seem to have finally embraced social media - a tool they once frowned upon - as they communicate policies and defend their actions...Published: 03 Sep 2018 at 17:10hrs | 741 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora blasts Mnangagwa's govt over job losses
MDC T secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora has blasted Mnangagwa's government after the massive job losses in mines recently."The massive job losses in Zimbabwe in the past few days is consisten...Published: 03 Sep 2018 at 12:38hrs | 1851 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zvidzai dismisses letter claiming Mwonzora has been suspended
MDC-T led by Nelson Chamisa's official Sesel Zvidzai has distanced himself froma letter circulating on social media which is purported to have been written by him that announces that party's secretary...Published: 03 Sep 2018 at 09:01hrs | 1385 | by Stephen Jakes
'No bad blood between Chamisa, Mwonzora'
MDC-T chairman Morgen Komichi (MK) has dismissed swirling speculation pointing at a delicate rift between the party's top leaders and says party leader, Nelson Chamisa is working well with secretary-g...Published: 02 Sep 2018 at 13:26hrs | 1013 | by Staff reporter
The ZANU PF Chamisa-Mwonzora Stage Managed Conflict Is Their Only Weapon Left
Nelson Chamisa is among the heroes of faiths and honest, I have no doubt that he has joined the league of Simon Peter, Stephen, Paul, Aristarchus, Silas and other biblical heroes of faiths. I was expe...Published: 02 Sep 2018 at 10:45hrs | 926 | by Don Chigumba
Gomba tipped for Harare mayor post
Glen Norah councillor and one of the longest-serving city fathers in Harare, Herbert Gomba, is now tipped to land the capital city's mayoral post after receiving support from residents' groups, MDC Al...Published: 02 Sep 2018 at 09:24hrs | 399 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa threatens to expel MDC members opposed to his leadership
MDC-T political bigwigs are on a renewed collision course over attempts to oust some senior party members critical of its president Nelson Chamisa's leadership style after a heated National Council me...Published: 01 Sep 2018 at 13:53hrs | 4264 | by Staff reporter
Obert Mpofu threatens protests crackdown
HOME Affairs minister Obert Mpofu has threatened a crackdown on any street protests amid fears in government of a possible uprising by MDC Alliance supporters over an unfavourable Constitutional Court...Published: 01 Sep 2018 at 13:46hrs | 2979 | by Staff reporter
Simba Makoni, Nkosana Moyo emerged from defeat far, far better than Chamisa
I HOPE Chamisa's simmering and smarting hordes are now settled, after what by now should be a long enough cooling period. He is himself showing signs of recovering from zealous political Pentecostalis...Published: 01 Sep 2018 at 09:03hrs | 1417 | by Igomombe
MDC Alliance vows to defy police ban
THE Nelson Chamisa-led MDC Alliance has vowed to go ahead with its "Thank you" rally in Kwekwe tomorrow despite the police's refusal to sanction it.Party national organiser Amos Chibaya argued...Published: 01 Sep 2018 at 09:02hrs | 197 | by Staff reporter
MDC dismisses fake letter of Secretary General dismissal
The MDC notes with dismay the fake news about the purported dismissal of the Secretary General of the party Mr Douglas Mwonzora.This is certainly a mischievous attempt by enemies of the party ...Published: 31 Aug 2018 at 21:44hrs | 2014 | by MDC Communications
Mwonzora widely seen as an alternative to Chamisa
MDC secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora is increasingly being isolated within his party, amid suspicions that he could be eyeing Nelson Chamisa's job.Mwonzora, who defeated Chamisa at the MDC c...Published: 31 Aug 2018 at 16:38hrs | 2088 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's wolves at Mwonzora's door
MDC secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora is increasingly being isolated within his party, amid suspicions that he could be eyeing Nelson Chamisa's job.Mwonzora, who defeated Chamisa at the MDC c...Published: 31 Aug 2018 at 07:03hrs | 9440 | by Staff reporter
Time to pick up the pieces and stop political grandstanding
Zimbabwe a land full of plenty but grappling in poverty where the majority are living under the poverty datum line. Now that the elections are over which have been disputed from the time ...Published: 30 Aug 2018 at 07:57hrs | 912 | by Leonard Koni
Chamisa has to face the people's court and account for himself
Nelson Chamisa the current MDC Alliance president has to account for himself to the people at the people's court. This is so because in this article I'm going to outline Chamisa's misdemeanors and cri...Published: 29 Aug 2018 at 13:25hrs | 1797 | by Henry Madiro
Chamisa in witch-hunt indaba
THE Nelson Chamisa-led MDC-T will today hold an explosive national council meeting amid reports that the indaba could be used as a witch-hunt against party officials accused of fanning indiscipline, d...Published: 29 Aug 2018 at 07:03hrs | 3210 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa to decide on Marondera mayor
THE MDC leadership is set to decide on the councillor who will take up the Marondera mayoral post and put an end to the bruising battle threatening to divide the party.This paper is reliably i...Published: 29 Aug 2018 at 06:53hrs | 536 | by Staff reporter
Nelson Chamisa in crucial meeting
HARARE - The national council of the MDC party led by Nelson Chamisa is meeting in Harare tomorrow to map the way forward, amid indications that it may roll out crippling demonstrations against Presid...Published: 28 Aug 2018 at 15:03hrs | 13161 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa's New Cabinet?
COCKPIT PRESIDENT --- ED DEPUTY PRESIDENT --- CHIWENGA DEPUTY PRESIDENT --- KHAYA MOYO CHAIRMAN --- OPPAH KASHIRI ...Published: 28 Aug 2018 at 07:02hrs | 36955 | by Noble Tawanda Ngara
It's the economy; stupid!
RECAP. During the course of this election I penned a total of four articles. The first "JONATHAN MOYO EDUCATED BUT NOT LEARNED" dealt with the obs...Published: 28 Aug 2018 at 06:57hrs | 812 | by Noble Tawanda Ngara
The new leadership in diaspora
The new leader does not mean president of the party. He would have primary elections, reorganize the party and allow all people a chance at the president except himself. He is not going to conte...Published: 26 Aug 2018 at 23:03hrs | 1881 | by Henry Madiro
MDC Alliance victim of own propaganda, say Zanu-PF lawyers
The MDC Alliance was a victim of its own propaganda after it claimed to have awe-inspiring evidence to overturn President Mnangagwa's victory in last month's elections, Zanu-PF lawyers have said. ...Published: 26 Aug 2018 at 10:01hrs | 1735 | by Staff Reporter
MDC Alliance supporters slam Chamisa
MDC Alliance supporters have slammed their leader Nelson Chamisa for claiming he had evidence that the election was rigged but failed to produce the proof at the Constitutional Court on Wednesday....Published: 25 Aug 2018 at 08:30hrs | 12448 | by Staff Reporter
War vets feels heat from MDC Alliance
The ruling Zanu-PF party let loose the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (Znlwva) yesterday to denounce the MDC Alliance leadership for challenging President-elect Emmerson Mnangag...Published: 23 Aug 2018 at 13:03hrs | 2661 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora must succeed Chamisa
ZANU PF has been accused of trying to fan divisions within the main opposition MDC-T camp led by Nelson Chamisa by pushing his secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora to takeover party leadership.M...Published: 23 Aug 2018 at 06:48hrs | 7296 | by Staff reporter
Matemadanda is a fool - Norman Mpofu
Former MDC Bulilima East MP Norman Mpofu has described war veterans secretary general Victor Matemadanda as a big fool following his vitriol attack on MDC Alliance leader and his lawyers over ...Published: 22 Aug 2018 at 07:22hrs | 2728 | by Stephen Jakes
WATCH: Topple Chamisa and Biti from MDC, says war vets
The Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) has called for members of the opposition to remove Nelson Chamisa and Tendai Biti as leaders of the MDC Alliance.The former f...Published: 21 Aug 2018 at 17:26hrs | 1394 | by Staff reporter
Mashonaland East leads MDC Alliance poll challenges
Mashonaland East province provides the largest number of seats being challenged by the Nelson Chamisa-led MDC Alliance party, which is seeking to reverse Zanu PF's parliamentary majority in the just-e...Published: 18 Aug 2018 at 08:12hrs | 785 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa in dilemma
Embattled MDC-Alliance leader Mr Nelson Chamisa is desperate to find a political home after it emerged that the agreement binding the fringe coalition allows parties to retain their individual identit...Published: 18 Aug 2018 at 07:54hrs | 3439 | by Staff reporter
Inside Chamisa's Campaign
Hordes of people who were promised positions in Chamisa's administration congregated at MDC Alliance's Head Office everyday yet no one could have access to him. Security details moved Camisa from one ...Published: 18 Aug 2018 at 07:19hrs | 988 | by Sam Wezhira
Chief Justice Malaba sets ground rules on Chamisa case
Chief Justice Luke Malaba yesterday set ground rules on how the Constitutional Court would deal with MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa's petition where he is seeking to overturn President-elect Emmer...Published: 17 Aug 2018 at 06:26hrs | 17255 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa tables congress motion
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa reportedly gathered the MDC-T national executive after the general elections and tabled a motion for a congress set for next year.Chamisa is challenging the ...Published: 17 Aug 2018 at 06:23hrs | 4747 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's MDC Alliance want court live broadcast
THE MDC Alliance wants its presidential election challenge to be broadcast live on national television when the case is heard before the Constitutional Court on Wednesday next week.MDC Allianc...Published: 17 Aug 2018 at 06:18hrs | 1863 | by Staff reporter
Big blow for Chamisa
Zanu-PF is mulling using its majority in Parliament to effect a raft of constitutional amendments, including raising the minimum age for presidential aspirants from the current 40 year to 55.I...Published: 16 Aug 2018 at 12:55hrs | 13711 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's MDC-Alliance on the brink of an imminent split
MDC-Alliance - led by Mr Nelson Chamisa - is on the brink of an imminent split fronted by one of its co-principals Mr Tendai Biti, who has the backing of several Western capitals, principally Washingt...Published: 16 Aug 2018 at 06:08hrs | 2263 | by Tendai Mugabe
Plot to topple Chamisa in MDC-T
VULTURES in the MDC-T led by Nelson Chamisa have reportedly started plotting to topple him ahead of the opposition party's elective congress next year.Highly-placed sources said there was a gr...Published: 13 Aug 2018 at 06:51hrs | 1875 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora sues Zimpapers over Mugabe
MDC secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora has petitioned the High Court demanding $1 000 000 compensation from Zimpapers after the Herald claimed he had blamed the party's July 30 election loss on former...Published: 12 Aug 2018 at 09:59hrs | 1852 | by Staff reporter
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