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ZEC's long road to BVR success

These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. Its five-year mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before.This was the openin…

Published: 07 Feb 2018 at 14:14hrs | 23 | by Charles Motsi

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 politicians have settled for mini coalit…

Published: 24 Oct 2017 at 10:53hrs | 35 | by Moses Chamboko

Japhet Moyo should mind his own business

Claims by Zimbabwe Congress Trade Union (ZCTU) Secretary General, Japhet Moyo that there is need for Government to call for an early deployment of foreign election observers and monitors should not be tolerated as the nation is peacefully …

Published: 03 Aug 2017 at 12:29hrs | 673 | by Peacemaker Zano

Egoistic MDC-T killing the coalition

NERA, CODE and now Zinera are clear signs of hunger for unity or vacuum that exist within the opposition fraternity. The plethora of opposition parties whose chances of winning presidential elections are between slim and zero have devised …

Published: 07 Jul 2017 at 09:41hrs | | by Mj Mbele

Biti's CODE swallowed by Tsvangirai's NERA

A grand coalition of opposition parties expected to challenge President Robert Mugabe in the 2018 elections has received a major boost after the National Electoral Reform Agenda (Nera) and Coalition of Democrats (Code) joined forces.The tw…

Published: 23 May 2017 at 13:03hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter

Resolutions of 16 Zimbabwean Political Parties

In a historic move sixteen (16) Zimbabwean Political parties the bulk of whom are CODE and NERA members, met in Cape Town, South Africa from the Monday 8 to 9 May 2017 and committed to do all that is necessary to building a broad coalition…

Published: 12 May 2017 at 07:12hrs | 25 | by Agencies

Political Wisemen from The East! Where are you as political illiteracy grips The Opposition?

Today, I here-by, strangely, start my discussion with a multi-million US $ question! Multi-million US$ question with the intention of provoking pedigree political introspection upon Zimbabwe's mass but token opposition! Twenty years of Mas…

Published: 02 May 2017 at 18:06hrs | 21 | by Reginald T. Gola

In defence of the people's project against detractors: The Coalition project

Benjamin Franklin aptly put it when he said any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools actually do. No sooner had the ink dried on the signed memorandum of understanding between Mujuru and Tsvangirai's parties did these fo…

Published: 23 Apr 2017 at 09:53hrs | 17 | by Whitlaw Mugwiji

In defense of the coalition project: A response to Farai Maguwu & misguided others

Benjamin Franklin aptly put it when he said any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools actually do. No sooner had the ink dried on the signed memorandum of understanding between Mujuru and Tsvangirai's parties did these fo…

Published: 22 Apr 2017 at 17:40hrs | 354 | by Whitlaw Mugwiji

Mwonzora calls for 'disbanding' ZEC and not just BVR kit - penny, no ha'penny, has finally dropped.

When you listen to people like Douglas Mwonzora, it is easy to see why Zimbabwe is in up to her eyes in this political mess and, which is worse, is thrashing around like a drowning chicken, totally incapable of coming up with even one cohe…

Published: 10 Apr 2017 at 07:54hrs | 18 | by Wilbert Mukori

Nera demonstrations: paltry turnout number: Who is stupid to repeat that?

The citizens of Zimbabwe are learning quickly how politicians use them and abuse them: be it the ruling party Zanu PF and the opposition parties some of whom have even tasted power in the GNU. The majority of the people did not come. They …

Published: 09 Apr 2017 at 18:00hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata

Opposition parties should be peaceful

Political parties, candidates and non-party campaigners are vital to a healthy democracy. However, these political outfits and campaigners must be peaceful when carrying out their political activities such as demonstrations, rallies or any…

Published: 04 Apr 2017 at 14:35hrs | 389 | by Peacemaker Zano

NERA demo-failed electoral appeal

Political parties under the auspices of National Electoral Reforms Agenda, (NERA), have decided to 'raise their voice instead of improving their argumentâ€™ as they forge ahead with their Wednesday, 22 March 2017, demonstration, despite co…

Published: 21 Mar 2017 at 12:14hrs | 21 | by Jasper Hloka

NERA stop being crying babies

Some reports in the media have it that eighteen (18) opposition political parties that are signatory to the National Electoral Reforms Agenda (NERA), are to hold a joint protest this Wednesday 22 March 2017, with the sole purpose of forcin…

Published: 20 Mar 2017 at 15:50hrs | 19 | by Peacemaker Zano

Zimbabwe Citizens Initiative rallies behind the March 22 Nera demonstration on BVR kits

National Electoral Reform Agenda (NERA) is a grouping of Zimbabwe's opposition parties fighting for electoral reforms. This coalition of 13 political parties has been instrumental in organising peaceful demonstrations to push for the imple…

Published: 17 Mar 2017 at 09:52hrs | 16 | by Kingston Jambawo

Massive demo set for 22 March

NERA has set the 22nd of March as the date for the massive demonstration against the decision by the government to take over the BVR kits procurement process.The move by the government to hijack the BVR kits procurement process marks the c…

Published: 03 Mar 2017 at 08:58hrs | 990 | by Douglas Mwonzora

NERA adopted a two pronged strategy

Since 2015, the MDCT through NERA has wedged a dedicated fight for electoral reform in Zimbabwe. These reforms are aimed at leveling the playing field in our country ahead of the crucial 2018 elections. To this end NERA adopted a two prong…

Published: 28 Feb 2017 at 07:08hrs | 463 | by Douglas Mwonzora

We must be wary of the unrepentant Professor!

The coalition of the willing has failed to exterminate the regime and Tsvangirai and Mujuru's alliance is accelerating into its own political Waterloo. In reality ZANU-PF has survived the implosion engineered from without. For perspective,…

Published: 21 Feb 2017 at 00:43hrs | | by Kudakwashe Chikwanda

Electoral reform starts with us, voter registration is key - ZUNDE

Yes, that is correct, electoral reform starts with us â€” you and me â€” and that is a fact. In addition, voter registration cannot be stopped because the government says it has no money. While the government and ZANU PF have the obligatio…

Published: 31 Oct 2016 at 11:12hrs | 28 | by Benjamin Paradza

MDC-T Vice President Chamisa Speaks on Norton violence

Zanu pf brings terror to Norton  We had to test ZEC and the political environment ahead of 2018. We shall continue to expose the deficits and defects of the electoral environment in Zimbabwe. Our 'No reform, No election' is on point b…

Published: 15 Oct 2016 at 20:34hrs | 1513 | by Wangu Mazodze

Overhauling of the voters roll by ZEC commendable

The move taken by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) on Monday 10 October 2016 of informing some representatives of political parties falling under the National Electoral Reform Agenda (NERA) that it was working to replace the current…

Published: 12 Oct 2016 at 12:04hrs | | by Kazamula Matilaya

Of Nera, Election Boycotts and Rigging

INTRODUCTIONCruel as it may sound, for progress sake I think it's safe if we assume that most Zimbabweans suffer from an extreme and dangerous case of dementia and are in dire need for medical attention. The premise for this assumption ema…

Published: 27 Sep 2016 at 17:51hrs | 729 | by Mangosuthu Mbele

MDC-T MP and 14 protesters arrested over demos

15 National Electoral Reform Agenda (NERA) protestors including Movement for Democratic Change Member of Parliament, Ms Nomathemba Ndlovu, were arrested in Gwanda after police foiled a demonstration by opposition parties.According to media…

Published: 19 Sep 2016 at 14:41hrs | 791 | by Staf reporter

Mvurwi police crush Nera demo

Police in Mvurwi foiled a demonstration under the banner of the National Electoral Reforms Agenda (NERA) that was scheduled for today Saturday the 17th of September.Police denied permission for the demonstration citing manpower shortage.Su…

Published: 17 Sep 2016 at 16:25hrs | 1526 | by Simbarashe Sithole

NERA rolls out nationwide demos

THE National Electoral Reform Agenda (NERA) is set to roll out nationwide mega demonstrations today  aimed at forcing the President Robert Mugabe led government to level the political playing field ahead of the 2018 elections.The demo…

Published: 17 Sep 2016 at 06:49hrs | 20 | by Thobekile Zhou

This is NOT a joke, D Mutasa is NERA convener - dare ask what CIO reforms he proposed

In 2008 the people of Zimbabwe risked life and limp to elect Morgan Tsvangirai and his MDC friends on the promise that MDC would bring about democratic reforms, restore all our basic freedoms and human rights including the right to free, f…

Published: 15 Sep 2016 at 13:30hrs | 27 | by Nomusa Garikai

Mugabe's government rigs 2018 election

The government-sponsored brutality and yet another ban announced on Monday against constitutional attempts to push for far-reaching electoral reforms represent a de-facto state of emergency and a willingness by this regime to rig the next …

Published: 14 Sep 2016 at 15:27hrs | 1586 | by Didymus Mutasa

The problem is not electoral laws

Electoral reforms have become a buzz term particularly among opposition parties in Zimbabwe. So much so that some of these parties have desperately rallied to form what they call the National Electoral Reforms Agenda (nera) with the hope o…

Published: 14 Sep 2016 at 07:10hrs | 16 | by Christopher Farai Charamba

NERA: Much ado about nothing

There are a number of genuine challenges that Zimbabwe has to grapple with and this requires serious dedication of time and effort. However, sometimes fate intervenes amidst serious introspection in the form of comic respite, especially si…

Published: 13 Sep 2016 at 14:38hrs | 559 | by Sambulo Vuma

#Nera disturbed by Mugabe's continued statements of aggression

PRESS STATEMENTRESPONSE TO STATEMENT 'We're coming for you, Mugabe warns Tsvangirai and NERA'NERA is becoming increasingly disturbed by President Robert Mugabe and the ZANU-PF government continued statements of aggression.President Robert …

Published: 12 Sep 2016 at 22:12hrs | 279 | by Silver Bhebe

Biti, Tsvangirai, Mujuru in marriage of convenience

The relationship between People's Democratic Party leader, Tendai Biti, Movement for Democratic Change leader, Morgan Tsvangirai and Zimbabwe People First leader, Joice Mujuru is a reflection of marriage of convenience by the three parties…

Published: 08 Sep 2016 at 18:21hrs | 30 | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

Nera demonstrations expose Mujuru

The involvement of the Zimbabwe People First (ZPF) in the barbarous protests that rocked Harare recently exposed the true stripes of that party's founding fathers and mothers.For a while, Dr. Joice Mujuru has been pretending to a mother fi…

Published: 08 Sep 2016 at 14:40hrs | 20 | by Tafara Shumba

ZEC move to engage NERA applauded

Progressive individuals will prefer sitting down to discuss issues and find solutions, a move recently taken by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) when it made overtures towards National Electoral Reforms Agenda (NERA) to discuss elec…

Published: 08 Sep 2016 at 11:18hrs | 2163 | by Mandla Nsingo

President has the freedom of expression too

Following President Mugabe's comments on the court order handed by the High Court Judge, Hlekani Mwayera on 26 August 2016 which interdicted the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) from interfering with, obstructing and stopping a demonstration…

Published: 08 Sep 2016 at 11:14hrs | 19 | by John Sigauke

Mugabe condemns protestors for lacking common sense

President Robert Mugabe's condemnation of violent and destructive street protests by the opposition political parties under the National Electoral Reform Agenda (NERA) banner, calls for the application of common sense by the perpetrators a…

Published: 05 Sep 2016 at 10:31hrs | 13 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Can #NERA or MDC-T be held liable for damage caused during strikes?

The article below was extracted from Norton Rose Fulbright and relates to South Africa, but one wonders if it is the same in Zimbabwe.In the recent case of SATAWU v Garvas, the Constitutional Court upheld legislation imposing liability for…

Published: 02 Sep 2016 at 13:49hrs | 891 | by Norton Rose Fulbright

Human Rights should not be blind to Human Responsibility

The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) hit the nail on the head when it declared that, natural human rights should not be blind to responsibility by individuals involved in any social engagement like the recent street protests. Respon…

Published: 30 Aug 2016 at 11:07hrs | 294 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Demonstrations had impact on the economy

The business community in Harare lost millions of dollars in income while the central and local Governments lost substantive amounts in tax during the violent demonstrations that rocked Harare last week, economists said. The opposition par…

Published: 30 Aug 2016 at 09:03hrs | 18 | by John Sigauke

The NERA leaders' charge sheet

Last Friday, we got to know that this National Election Reform Agenda (NERA) is all about looting, violence, robbery and arson. What else can we expect from the likes of Joice Mujuru, Morgan Tsvangirai, Welshmen Ncube, Cosmas Muponda, Gilb…

Published: 28 Aug 2016 at 10:19hrs | 18 | by The Sharp Shooter Vukani Madoda

'Western embassies behind protests'

Foreign countries that have been sponsoring violent demonstrations through opposition parties and their proxies in the civil society have finally come out in the open. Demonstrators drawn from mainly MDC-T and their appendages in the civil…

Published: 27 Aug 2016 at 07:57hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter

NERA officially dead, ZCTU is Partisan

The National Electoral Reform Agenda NERA crafted by Morgan Tsvangirai's party MDC-T is fake and dead after partners realised that it was ann Mdct stupid strategy to built a dubious coalition and promote the tattered Tsvangirai image.Oppos…

Published: 28 Feb 2016 at 11:49hrs | 21 | by Gugugu Magorira

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