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Chamisa demands 'free election safeguard' from ED - never conceded to any in past, now or ever
"OPPOSITION MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday said he was ready to weigh any offers tabled by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to enable them to work together for the good of the country, but c...Published: 24 Sep 2018 at 18:17hrs | 2745 | by Nomusa Garikai
Calls to combat Zimbabwe graft grow louder
INDICATIONS from President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government currently show that he has taken a tough stance against corruption, a cancer that has done significant damage to the country's socio-economic...Published: 24 Sep 2018 at 10:19hrs | 515 | by Staff reporter
Remembering Sidney Malunga
TWENTY-four years ago on August 28 my father died. It was sudden, unexpected, shocking!BY SIPHOSAMI MALUNGAHe had endured and survived much suffering in his lifetime. He had struggled ...Published: 23 Sep 2018 at 15:47hrs | 2364 | by Siphosami Malunga
Let's make Zimbabwe great again
The baritone sound of protest from the opposition legislators is ill-advised and not in the best interest of anyone, let alone our country. Orchestra or solo, what are they trying to achieve and to wh...Published: 22 Sep 2018 at 10:47hrs | 1926 | by Tondorindo Murisa
Mnanagwa's turning point
PRAGMATISM. That could be the word we were looking for to describe President Mnangagwa's approach and philosophy as he conducts business as leader of both Zanu-PF - the ruling party - and Government. ...Published: 19 Sep 2018 at 06:34hrs | 2671 | by Tichaona Zindoga
Small political parties likely to collapse before the next polls in 2023
A number of opposition political parties are likely to collapse before the next polls in 2023 primarily as a result of lack of funding and their failure to gain traction at the just-ended polls....Published: 16 Sep 2018 at 13:36hrs | 909 | by Staff reporter
UZ graduation postponed
The University of Zimbabwe (UZ) has deferred a graduation ceremony that was set for today owing to an outbreak of cholera which has claimed 25 lives and left several people hospitalised mostly in Glen...Published: 14 Sep 2018 at 07:48hrs | 2069 | by Staff reporter
MDC led councils will deliver- Zvidzai
MDC senior official Sesel Zvidzai has said the MDC Alliance led councils will deliver to the residents."We concluded our Mayoral placement processes in the 26 urban local authorities which vot...Published: 13 Sep 2018 at 08:57hrs | 1032 | by Stephen Jakes
Let's write our liberation war history
In actual essence time will never run out, time is always there but its our lives that run out of time. From the beginning of the Second Chimurenga up to its 'logical conclusion' in 1980, we have lost...Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 08:30hrs | 465 | by Tondo Murisa
Mnangagwa, charity begins at home
What compassionate people they are, President Mnangagwa and General Chiwenga. A millionairess in Singapore wants to return home to Zimbabwe because her mother has died. So they charter a plane to to g...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 07:23hrs | 810 | by Zimbabwe Vigil Diary
Charity begins at home - Zimbabwe Vigil Diary
What compassionate people they are, President Mnangagwa and General Chiwenga. A millionairess in Singapore wants to return home to Zimbabwe because her mother has died. So they charter a plane to to g...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 07:17hrs | 362 | by Zimbabwe Vigil Diary
Mnangagwa's new Cabinet to be sworn in today
President Mnangagwa will today swear in his newly appointed Cabinet of 20 members, 13 deputy ministers and nine provincial ministers, to come up with policies that can steer the nation out of its prol...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 06:43hrs | 191 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's endorsement of Mnangagwa did not come cheap
Former president Robert Mugabe's endorsement of Emmerson Mnangagwa after an ugly fallout did not come cheap.Mugabe and Mnangagwa's relationship broke down in November last year after the 94-ye...Published: 09 Sep 2018 at 18:11hrs | 14135 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe urgently needs $4bn bailout package
Zimbabwe needs up to $4 billion to avert a looming currency crisis that could unleash economic havoc, with the new Cabinet urged to take tough decisions to increase confidence in the economy.P...Published: 09 Sep 2018 at 17:08hrs | 609 | by Staff reporter
Does Zimbabwe need deputy ministers?
There is consensus among Zimbabweans that the improvement in the country's economic fortunes will hinge on the Cabinet to be appointed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.We agree with Zimbabweans...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 13:32hrs | 3322 | by Staff reporter
How the electorate rejected Mawarire and Povo
When Pastor Evan Mawarire first emerged, many felt he had what it takes to challenge at least for a parliamentary seat. To be fair to those who saw him as a potential face for our esteemed august Hous...Published: 05 Sep 2018 at 06:52hrs | 2032 | by Leroy Dzenga
Should Zimbabwe be awarded $2 billion economic bailout? or John Mangudya should resign
On 04/09/2018, the media reported that Zimbabwe needs $2 billion bailout in order to deal with the economy's liquidity challenges. The Governor of Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is alleged to have said so. ...Published: 05 Sep 2018 at 06:33hrs | 2738 | by Don Chigumba
Mnangagwa 'moved' to charter plane for Grace Mugabe but not to save 100 000 babies' lives
According to a New Zimbabwe report, President Emmerson Mnangagwa was "moved" to facilitated the return home from Singapore of former first lady Grace Mugabe whose mother died last week. "...Published: 05 Sep 2018 at 06:30hrs | 5620 | by Nomusa Garikai
Zimbabwe is about to become a colony again
'The Zimbabwean's' Own Correspondent is absolutely right to warn Zimbabwe (as well as all Africa) of the dangers of China’s colonising activities: see ...Published: 30 Aug 2018 at 22:13hrs | 2086 | by David Barber and Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Zero tolerance to corruption,' Dr Moyo advised ED - what, fire everyone including VP and ED himself!
Ever since Dr Nkosana Moyo decided to take part in the elections he knew and was repeatedly warn would be rigged, he lost my respect. He compromised himself and sold his very soul to the devil; there ...Published: 28 Aug 2018 at 07:11hrs | 1769 | by Nomusa Garikai
If Chamisa fools investors with lacklustre Con-Court double act, he deserves an Oscar
There is no doubt that MDC should have never agreed to take part in these elections without first implementing the democratic reforms which would have made is very difficult for Zanu PF to rig the ele...Published: 24 Aug 2018 at 21:55hrs | 8910 | by Wilbert Mukori
Con-Court must rise above partisan politics
The Constitutional Court (Con-Court) will tomorrow hear for the first time in its five-year history a case involving a presidential election, in which the nine justices will weigh a decision by the Zi...Published: 22 Aug 2018 at 17:02hrs | 5472 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa urges fasting, prayers for crunch Wednesday hearing
DAYS before the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) sits to hear his petition against last month’s presidential elections, MDC Alliance presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa has called on Zimbabweans to...Published: 20 Aug 2018 at 07:38hrs | 2157 | by Staff reporter
'Devolution key to economic development'
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday said his Government is prioritising devolution and decentralisation in running of national affairs as a strategy to revitalise the economy and to improve the people's sta...Published: 20 Aug 2018 at 05:54hrs | 201 | by Staff reporter
Devolution a priority, says Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday said his Government is prioritising devolution and decentralisation in the running of national affairs as a strategy to revitalise the economy and to improve the people's...Published: 20 Aug 2018 at 05:49hrs | 318 | by Staff reporter
A journey well completed
ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, THE PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ZIMBABWE DEFENCE FORCES, CDE E.D. MNANGAGWA AT THE BURIAL OF THE LATE NATIONAL HEROINE THOKOZIL...Published: 20 Aug 2018 at 05:47hrs | 207 | by Emmerson Mnangagwa
Chief Tshovani walks away from Heroes Acre
There was drama at Chiredzi District Heroes Acre on Monday after Chief Tshovani and his entourage walked out of a heroes day celebration event held at Chitsanga.He walked away in protest again...Published: 19 Aug 2018 at 07:27hrs | 1273 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa missed Heroes 'mourning stolen election' - we mourn curse of 'indecisive' Chamisa and missed reforms
It was USA Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Chris Dell, who said, back in 2004, the late MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai "was a flawed and indecisive character". Events have proven that the Ambassador was right a...Published: 15 Aug 2018 at 16:43hrs | 2992 | by Nomusa Garikai
Walter Nqabeni Mthimkhulu, legendary political activist and would-be hero (1940-2018)
This piece is being sent out on 14 August 2018, the last day of the long Heroes Day weekend of the year in Zimbabwe. This is barely two weeks after the country's critical presidential, parliamen...Published: 14 Aug 2018 at 23:04hrs | 1197 | by Dr Strike Mkandla
Chieftainship wrangle sucks in July Moyo
CHIEF Tshovani of Chiredzi district has taken Local Government, Public Works and National Housing Minister July Moyo and the president of the National Council of Chiefs, Senator Fortune Charumbira, to...Published: 10 Aug 2018 at 07:42hrs | 218 | by Staff reporter
De-Westernisation towards Decolonisation
Most of what are called African problems today are problems that Europe and America have caused or at least promoted in the continent.Most African problems, including civil wars and genocides,...Published: 05 Aug 2018 at 09:40hrs | 68 | by Cetshwayo Mabhena
Khupe's ally under attack
Thokozani Khupe's ally Linda Masarira was attacked on micro blogging Twitter for saying she does not subscribe to cheap political expediency manipulating supporters emotions."1/3 l am willing ...Published: 04 Aug 2018 at 06:14hrs | 4601 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Meet Zimbabwe's youngest presidential aspirant
THE young man questioned power and authority from a tender age. He was conscious of his rights, yet he was not rebellious. He understood and used freedom of expression even during his high school days...Published: 30 Jul 2018 at 07:12hrs | 826 | by Admire Jamu-Mlambo
2018 elections: The lies, promises and the drama
ZANU PF party supporters gathered and waited for long before their leaders arrived to address them in Marondera Central recently.With the DJ now being the centre of attraction playing the famo...Published: 30 Jul 2018 at 07:09hrs | 232 | by Staff reporter
Charismatic appeals vs performance legitimacy
Tomorrow, July 30, 2018, Zimbabwe will have its first post-Robert Mugabe harmonised election, where 23 candidates from 22 political parties will engage in mortal political combat for the country's pre...Published: 29 Jul 2018 at 20:08hrs | 953 | by McDonald Lewanika
Broke MDC begging just to feed election agents vs big-spender Zanu PF - KO before the voting started
BY: SOURCE: "Zimbabweans we need your help to finish the struggle. We still need your hand in feeding our polling agents. Donate $5 and adopt one election agent. We have a tota...Published: 27 Jul 2018 at 16:07hrs | 1083 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
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 | 3703 | by Staff reporter
WARNING: both ED and Nero do NOT want you to know this - not before you have voted
It was the great Physicist, Albert Einstein, who said "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result!" I believe, like many other Zimbabweans now do, th...Published: 26 Jul 2018 at 10:39hrs | 4059 | by Wilbert Mukori
The dirty truth about OIL
What does "oil" make you think of? Do "invasions" and "emissions" top your list? Why have leaders thought it worth spilling so much blood for the sake of this pungent mud? And why has it been so hard ...Published: 26 Jul 2018 at 10:13hrs | 2588 | by Erick Matotoba
The battle for Zimbabwe - ED vs Nero!
ROBERT MUGABE LEGACY ED speaks less and acts more--- he has also assembled a team with army background. Generally army personalities the world over are strategists, hig...Published: 23 Jul 2018 at 07:44hrs | 1714 | by Noble Ngara
'Where has ZEC deviated from the law?' asked Muzanenhamo - in failing to deliver free elections
"People have different views and opinions. Where has ZEC deviated from the constitution. Point and then I can be held liable. To just say elections are not free and fair without facts and evidence of ...Published: 22 Jul 2018 at 14:18hrs | 1142 | by Wilbert Mukori
Joshua Nkomo's rod of power (Tsvimbo) officially delivered to Nelson Chamisa
The day Saturday 21 July 2018 will never be forgotten in the history of democracy in Zimbabwe, two important issues happened. First, the presidential candidate (without war credentials) was endorsed b...Published: 22 Jul 2018 at 09:48hrs | 2540 | by Don Chigumba
Chamisa to be arrested after elections?
Judging by on-line reaction, this column has only a handful of readers, but millions of critics! Which is what makes writing it worth every of my while. Week in, week out, you get fiery feedba...Published: 21 Jul 2018 at 11:11hrs | 2521 | by Igomombe
'ED 40% Nero 37%' Afrobarometer's IMAGINARY free elections - REAL and RIGGED ED 60%
Here are two ways Zanu PF has used to help it rig the elections and to hide all evidence of the rigging:a) Create the illusion there is nothing unusual about all the vote rigging and vote buyi...Published: 20 Jul 2018 at 19:25hrs | 2465 | by Nomusa Garikai
'Those boycotting elections are confused,' says Khupe - she has learned nothing and never will
MDC-T leader Thokozani Khupe has castigated fellow opposition parties who are threatening to boycott the July 30 polls, reported Zimeye. "MDC-T president Dr Thokozani Khupe has lashed out...Published: 19 Jul 2018 at 19:51hrs | 2146 | by Nomusa Garikai
Mnangagwa is just like Mugabe
IT has long been a public secret that Zimbabwe was open for socioeconomic policy change. Although President Emmerson Mnangagwa was inaugurated in November last year, the voice of the people is unanimo...Published: 18 Jul 2018 at 08:42hrs | 1296 | by Cyprian Muketiwa Ndawana
'Mnangagwa are you tired of stealing elections!,' cried Biti - to put nation's destiny at mercy of ED's whim is insane
MDC leaders have proven to be breathtakingly corrupt and incompetent, after nearly 20 years of blundering from pillar to post one is tempted to say "Nothing that lot does or says, will surprise me any...Published: 16 Jul 2018 at 07:31hrs | 2493 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Glamour has left Dynamos
With all that is happening in the Shabanie Mine camp the temptation would be to back Dynamos to break their 12-year winless run at Maglas this afternoon.However, it's worth noting that this Dy...Published: 15 Jul 2018 at 16:49hrs | 434 | by Staff reporter
Our vote or face: Which right to protect?
Simmering tension brew across the entire body politic in the country as the national polling day draw near. The major standoff lies with the processes that lead to free, fair and credible election. Fi...Published: 14 Jul 2018 at 12:02hrs | 651 | by Benny Gudo
'We are prepared to die for free elections!,' says Biti - read, 'to sacrifice povo for gravy train seat!'
Mr Tendai Biti you, like everyone else have the right to enjoy freedom of expression just remember that with every right comes a duty. Your right to freedom of expression does not include the right to...Published: 12 Jul 2018 at 19:43hrs | 2135 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
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