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Chamisa says Zimbabwe cannot hold 2023 harmonised elections unless...
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa says the country cannot go into 2023 harmonised elections without having resolved political glitches that arose during the disputed 2018 polls through a comprehensive nationa...Published: 17 hrs ago | 622 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Chamisa is lying
The government has dismissed recent claims by MDC- Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa that President Emmerson Mnangagwa is not taking calls by former South African president Thabo Mbeki meant to initiate ...Published: 15 Feb 2020 at 15:34hrs | 1029 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Chamisa talks quashed
The prospects for direct talks between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and opposition leader Nelson Chamisa to end Zimbabwe's growing political and economic crisis, appear to be dead in the water. ...Published: 14 Feb 2020 at 06:58hrs | 5098 | by Staff reporter
'Mbeki not facilitating talks between Mnangagwa and Chamisa'
Former South Africa president, Thabo Mbeki, is not a facilitator of any political dialogue in Zimbabwe, and assumptions that he is, are a media construction, a senior government official has said....Published: 13 Feb 2020 at 21:02hrs | 910 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's MDC divided over talks: Chamisa wants them but Biti says 'no'
FRESH divisions have emerged in the opposition MDC as its bigwigs are not happy with the idea of the party engaging in a national dialogue with the ruling Zanu PF.Rising inflation and a genera...Published: 10 Feb 2020 at 07:00hrs | 5623 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe is not Malawi' true, still we too need 2018 nullified and Zanu-PF booted out
To Dr Ibbo Mandaza and Tony ReelerThank you for your article "Malawi election bombshell: Courts becoming too powe...Published: 07 Feb 2020 at 20:42hrs | 2328 | by Wilbert Mukori
Malawi election bombshell: Courts becoming too powerful?
NULL and void, do it again: when the Malawian Constitutional Court ruled that the May elections were null and void, this was a victory for the rule of law. The Malawian Court decision follows a simila...Published: 07 Feb 2020 at 06:02hrs | 1822 | by Ibbo Mandaza and Tony Reeler
The road to a Zimbabwe GNU getting bumpier
It is apparent that the current crop of politicians in Zimbabwe really has little to do with the welfare of masses but self-enrichment. Statements from some officials from the two major parties, Zanu-...Published: 04 Feb 2020 at 06:01hrs | 910 | by Learnmore Zuze
Zanu-PF, MDC hawks work to derail dialogue
AMID growing calls for dialogue between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and opposition leader Nelson Chamisa, it has emerged that hardliners within both Zanu-PF and the MDC are escalating their efforts t...Published: 02 Feb 2020 at 20:35hrs | 3245 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa allies vow Mnangagwa removal
MDC has vowed to break state imposed barriers to bring "new liberation and new independence" to the people of Zimbabwe.This was part of the resolutions of the main opposition party when it met...Published: 01 Feb 2020 at 06:26hrs | 594 | by newzimbabwe
Sanctions not the solution, Polad tells US ambassador
THE Political Actors Dialogue (Polad), a consultative forum set up by President Emmerson Mnangagwa for 17 losing 2018 presidential election candidates, has said the economic sanctions imposed on Zimba...Published: 31 Jan 2020 at 19:23hrs | 1130 | by Staff reporter
MDC National Executive makes momentous resolutions
The MDC National Executive today concluded a two-day retreat to chart the way forward. The two-day retreat came on the back of President Advocate Nelson Chamisa's National Agenda 2020 unveiled to Zimb...Published: 31 Jan 2020 at 14:57hrs | 2090 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
Nelson Chamisa’s Agenda 2020 address to the nation
(Transcript of MDC leader Nelson Chamisa’s ‘Agenda 2020’ address as prepared for delivery at Stodart Hall in Mbare on January 21, 2020)Fellow Zim...Published: 22 Jan 2020 at 19:47hrs | 1413 | by Nelson Chamisa
Charamba gets it wrong - Mnangagwa's illegitimacy remains the people's key fight
In his seminal statement yesterday, the people's President Advocate Nelson Chamisa was unstintingly consistent, particularly regarding the party's position on the illegitimacy of Mr Mnangagwa, given t...Published: 22 Jan 2020 at 11:40hrs | 3140 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
Chamisa's HONA will solve nothing
The ban of opposition leader Nelson Chamisa's so called Hope of the Nation Address (HONA) by Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is justified as it was meant to disrupt smooth opening of first term schools...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 09:25hrs | 2055 | by Christopher Makaza
ZPP blasts Patriot Newspapers over 'falsehoods'
Zimbabwe Peace project has attacked the Patriot Newspaper for what it termed publishing of falsehoods concerining the Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC).In its latest report ZPP said the state...Published: 08 Jan 2020 at 14:40hrs | 998 | by Stephen Jakes
Existence of Polad confirms that 'We have a problem'
Zimbabweans are deluded from self-immolation. The fact that we have an elephant in the room called "POLAD" is a conformant or a sign that indeed we have an impending matter which is inconclusive. In S...Published: 08 Jan 2020 at 13:15hrs | 2269 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
8 Achievements of Mnangagwa and POLAD in 2019
Government has unveiled the achievements of the POLAD initiative that was launched in May to create a platform for political players to have national dialogue. POLAD members on Sunday descende...Published: 22 Dec 2019 at 10:41hrs | 4061 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mzembi a game changer in Zimbabwe politics
Many people across political divide are asking this critical question, who is Walter Mzembi? Zimbabweans are yearning for change despite the vacuum that has been created by both the ruling party Zanu ...Published: 18 Dec 2019 at 19:24hrs | 5144 | by Tawanda Mhezi
George Charamba speaks on Chamisa-Mnangagwa talks
Presidential Spokesperson George Charamba says MDC leader Nelson Chamisa will not be able to have a dialogue with ZANU PF outside POLAD which is a platform for political parties that contested in the ...Published: 18 Dec 2019 at 08:12hrs | 12674 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Temba Mliswa blasts MDC-ZANU PF coalition talks
Norton member of Parliament Temba Mliswa has come out guns blazing against the impending National Dialogue between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and MDC leader Nelson Chamisa. Mliswa's says the...Published: 18 Dec 2019 at 07:36hrs | 7767 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Nelson Chamisa is a capital requirement for National Dialogue
The 41 year old and Former Minister of ICT carries a legitimacy tag around him which brings an end to the national crisis. The former Organising & Vice President of the MDC plays a critical role t...Published: 17 Dec 2019 at 16:09hrs | 5261 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Nelson Chamisa speaks after meeting Thabo Mbeki
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa says his party is committed to a national dialogue that will benefit the country and is willing to shake hands and share a vision with President Emmerson Mnangagwa.Ch...Published: 17 Dec 2019 at 09:35hrs | 11852 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chamisa hits back at 'thief' Chiwenga
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday hit back at Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, saying his party is not interested in sharing power with people that stole elections.Chamisa did not refer ...Published: 15 Dec 2019 at 12:16hrs | 8825 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa speaks on National Dialogue agenda
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has clarified that his called for a Natioanl Dialogue with President Emmerson Mnabngagwa is not an attempt to smuggle himself into a government position but to discuss the Na...Published: 15 Dec 2019 at 12:12hrs | 2477 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Tendai Biti calls for an urgent dialogue with ZANU PF
MDC Vice President Tendai Biti has called for an urgent dialogue and trade-offs between MDC and ZANU PF. In a frenzied tweeter thread Biti said ZANU PF will not be able to fix the country alon...Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 07:39hrs | 6490 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zanu-PF fat cats squeezing the poor: Clerics
ZIMBABWE'S political leaders have become too selfish by enriching themselves while burdening the country's suffering masses through suffocating taxes and beatings for protesting the oppression, the Ca...Published: 10 Dec 2019 at 07:19hrs | 2081 | by Staff reporter
'Let Zimbabweans find one another, by themselves' diplomats instructed - after 39 years, ravenous hyena midwife to a goat
It is a real tragedy that Zimbabwe is now in a serious mess; millions are facing heart breaking hardship from lack of water, no food, no work, no fuel, no medicine, etc. The situation is now so bad th...Published: 07 Dec 2019 at 09:13hrs | 771 | by Nomusa Garikai
Mugabe coup announcer rules out external mediation
Foreign Affairs minister Sibusiso Moyo has again ruled out the use of external mediators to resolve the political and economic crises in the country, saying Zimbabweans must be allowed and afforded th...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 14:31hrs | 2092 | by Staff reporter
Church divisions more dangerous than political ones
In recent week's churches in Zimbabwe have displayed a divided tongue in public on key issues concerning national dialogue in the country, its composition and pre-recognition terms. In general...Published: 05 Dec 2019 at 09:13hrs | 1425 | by Terence Simbi
Chamisa plots final push
THE opposition MDC is ganging up with citizens, civic society, churches and labour to launch a spirited campaign to remove President Emmerson Mnangagwa from power through an initiative they say will b...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 07:44hrs | 3486 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa not abandoning Mnangagwa legitimacy challenge
MDC Monday stood firm it will never relent on its stance not to recognise President Emmerson Mnangagwa as the country's legitimately elected leader.This comes after Family of God Church founde...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 07:18hrs | 1212 | by newzimbabwe
SADC waiting to see a bloodbath in Zimbabwe before finally taking explosive situation seriously!
As the political and economic situation in Zimbabwe continually deteriorates beyond the average citizen's minimum threshold - as the suffering and over-burdened people increasingly become restive with...Published: 02 Dec 2019 at 12:10hrs | 2840 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe's current economic meltdown beyond description
I am writing this piece writhing in agony because I see helplessness in our society with a moribund leadership on a broad scale. The current economic meltdown is beyond description especially given th...Published: 01 Dec 2019 at 10:20hrs | 2678 | by JJD Dube
Government backs down on doctors
GOVERNMENT has reversed its decision to fire 445 doctors and also froze all pending disciplinary cases against both junior and senior doctors if they agree to return to work within two days following ...Published: 29 Nov 2019 at 09:42hrs | 1738 | by Staff reporter
Reprieve for fired Zimbabwe doctors
All the fired doctors have 48-hours to return to work without re-applying or being asked many questions, President Mnangagwa has promised after this was requested by the Catholic bishops. The ...Published: 29 Nov 2019 at 09:35hrs | 442 | by Staff reporter
Churches want stake in national dialogue
Churches have thrown their weight behind political dialogue, which was initiated by President Mnangagwa immediately after last year's harmonised elections, but want the engagements to be comprehensive...Published: 29 Nov 2019 at 09:34hrs | 234 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa, Mnangagwa brinkmanship continues
Dialogue between the country's major political parties, ZANU-PF and MDC, aimed at resolving the country's political and economic crisis remains in limbo with both sides still digging-in at the expense...Published: 26 Nov 2019 at 07:50hrs | 1195 | by Staff reporter
EU digs in on Zimbabwe reforms
THE European Union (EU) has stuck to its guns that President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government should expeditiously implement economic and political reforms, including fighting corruption, as prerequisi...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 17:22hrs | 862 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo joins Chamisa to push for dialogue outside Polad
Self-exiled G40 kingpin Professor Jonathan Moyo and MDC-ALLIANCE leader Mr Nelson Chamisa have allegedly written a letter to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and selected SADC leaders req...Published: 23 Nov 2019 at 06:39hrs | 9666 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa should now engage Prophet Makandiwa to stop this, 'economic rot'
A shortage of foreign currency has put Zimbabwe in a dire economic situation with little means for short-term recovery....Published: 22 Nov 2019 at 07:33hrs | 6897 | by Knowledge Hakata
Mnangagwa will not talk to Chamisa outside POLAD
President Mnangagwa will not participate in any talks outside the Political Actors Dialogue (POLAD), a home-grown national framework where all political parties are equal and no outsiders are allowed....Published: 21 Nov 2019 at 04:03hrs | 1828 | by Staff reporter
Talks poser for Chamisa, Mnangagwa
President Mnangagwa will not participate in any talks outside the Political Actors Dialogue (POLAD), a home-grown national framework where all political parties are equal and no outsiders are allowed....Published: 21 Nov 2019 at 03:56hrs | 927 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa, Chamisa must talk'
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's government and opposition MDC leader Nelson Chamisa have warmed up to South Africa's calls for an inclusive approach in solving the political and economic crisis in Zimb...Published: 20 Nov 2019 at 19:46hrs | 1356 | by Staff reporter
Churches crank up pressure for Chamisa, Mnangagwa talks
Churches are cranking up pressure for national dialogue, with the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) setting up December 13 for the launch of the National Convergence Platform (NCP)....Published: 19 Nov 2019 at 20:37hrs | 2099 | by Staff reporter
MDC speaks on Mnangagwa's legitimacy
The opposition Movement for Democratic Change has maintained that it does not recognise ZANU PF leader Emmerson Mnangagwa as President of the country because he lost the elections to Nelson Chamisa. ...Published: 14 Nov 2019 at 11:00hrs | 5006 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa is Illegitimate, Period! - MDC
The MDC and indeed our President's stance remains very clear and unequivocal ... ED is illegitimate Period.It remains our considered view as the people's party that Zimbabwe still does not hav...Published: 14 Nov 2019 at 10:31hrs | 1929 | by Daniel Molokele, MDC Spokesperson
The 'Great Compromise': The only way to unlock the political impasse in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is in the throes of a political and economic crisis of gigantic proportions. The country is literally burning. Unemployment has reached unacceptable and alarming levels. Salaries and wages ar...Published: 24 Oct 2019 at 12:28hrs | 1834 | by Lovemore Sibanda Ph.D.
All signs bad - ZimVigil Diary
A number of reports this week exposed the worsening situation in Zimbabwe, facing hunger and malnutrition, continued abuse of human rights and a contracting economy. On Wednesday Veritas,...Published: 21 Oct 2019 at 10:33hrs | 2279 | by ZimVigil Diary
'No to dialogue outside POLAD,' says Obert Mpofu
Opposition MDC-Alliance has in the past refused to join the Political Actors Dialogue (POLAD) set up by President Mnangagwa. However, over the past few days the party has reached out to Zanu-PF in an ...Published: 21 Oct 2019 at 07:34hrs | 1358 | by Staff reporter
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