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Biti recall meant to stymie corruption fight

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's anti-people, dictatorial regime has unlawfully recalled MDC Alliance vicepresident Tendai Biti from Parliament to thwart his anti-corruption drive in the Public Accounts Committee.At the time of the recall ea…

Published: 20 Mar 2021 at 07:20hrs | 1 | by People's Party

'Zimbabwe will rise!' says Musewe, the dreamer - pipe dreamer ignoring reality of rigged elections

My brother Vince Musewe, the dreamer, is back with a bang! Ever since he parted company with Tendai Biti and his People's Democratic Party (PDP) a year or so ago, Vince has been very quiet. If he was on sabbatical, he clearly learnt nothin…

Published: 28 Aug 2018 at 18:17hrs | 2 | by Nomusa Garikai

The Alliance is irrelevant; MDC-T

There were fireworks during the recent MDC-T National Executive meeting over the Alliance issue. This was revealed by some members who chose to remain anonymous.One senior member based in Bulawayo said, "During our National Executive Meeti…

Published: 01 Jun 2018 at 08:07hrs | 2 | by Fungai Taruvinga

MDC Alliance holds Zimbabweans at ransom

In any democracy, every political party or any individual has the right to make checks and balances in as far as the implementation and non-implementation of reforms are concerned. Likewise, the MDC Alliance's visits to United States of Am…

Published: 21 May 2018 at 09:23hrs | | by Bruce Zvandasara

Bhasikiti in wrong basket again

As the old saying goes; "Show me your friends and I will tell you who you are." The same is true when it comes to politics. Those you associate yourself with reflect generally the kind of person you as "birds of the feathers flock together…

Published: 19 Mar 2018 at 14:28hrs | 4 | by Charles Motsi

Time for Zimbabweans to fight for their future

It is my heart's desire to be on God's side of this battle for justice and liberation of my people. I have a particular burden that occupies my heart, it is my desire to fight on behalf of the oppressed poor. It's not that I don't have com…

Published: 30 Oct 2017 at 12:52hrs | 1 | by Tendai Mazenge

Nothing to expect from power hungry opposition

As the country draws closer to the 2018 harmonised elections, political parties are naturally expected to now unfurl their long-thought political manifestos and rich political messages in order entice voters to their side, yet the exact op…

Published: 03 Oct 2017 at 06:10hrs | | by Charity Maodza

Debunking the myth of a PDP coalition

THERE has been much discussion in the mainstream and social media about a pending coalition agreement between the Tendai Biti-led Peopleâ€™s Democratic Party (PDP) and the Joice Mujuru-led National Peopleâ€™s Party (NPP) as well as Zapu, l…

Published: 01 Oct 2017 at 12:47hrs | | by Kucaca I Phulu

PDP feud has nothing to do with tribalism - Mkhwananzi

People's Democratic Party deputy secretary general George M Mkhwanazi has said the feud in his party has nothing to do with tribalism but only that leaders are disagreeing on issues.He said it's amazing how people you had supposed to be po…

Published: 28 Sep 2017 at 07:47hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes

MDC Alliance can awaken the Zimbabwean dream

It is not a Zimbabwean dream to see our leaders running to Europe every week for expensive "routine medical check-ups" while the ordinary African is left at the mercy of the collapsed health infrastructure.It was never a Zimbabwean dream f…

Published: 04 Sep 2017 at 14:27hrs | 1 | by Tendai Mazenge

Politicians in Matabeleland must stop their Harare supremacy thinking - MRP

Mthwakazi Republic Party spokesperson Mbonisi Gumbo has warned politicians from different political parties who are based in Matabeleland to stop their mentality that Harea is supreme to the local people's interests and report to localizin…

Published: 16 Aug 2017 at 08:12hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes

All like minded stakeholders should support Mthwakazi Republic Party in 2018 Elections and Beyond

Thank you editor for giving me the space to air my views, though I am a former member of MDC-T currently with PDP the views I am stating here are personal.I have been following Mqondisi Moyo MRP president and his team especially his party'…

Published: 02 Aug 2017 at 09:07hrs | | by B Mlangeni

Of elections, media space, donor and mental slavery

Zimbabwe is a small country with a small population of about 15 million people, most of whom are youth, young, vibrant and energetic,but with no employment. It's a peaceful country compared to her sister nations in Southern Africa. However…

Published: 25 Jun 2017 at 16:40hrs | 1 | by Tendai Mazenge

Prosecutor General interviews, a chance to correct previous blunders

Zanu-PF has in the past politicised positions that are supposed to be independent of the executive. These include the Judiciary, Independent Commission and the Civil Service which in black and white is highlighted by the constitution that …

Published: 14 Jun 2017 at 20:20hrs | 2 | by Jacob Mafume

Presiding over an election is a trust issue, ZEC just doesn't have it

The People's Democratic Party expresses its concern on the way ZEC is handling the procurement of the BVR equipment. The public outcry over the allocation of the BVR tender to Laxton is mainly motivated by the knowledge that ZEC is ca…

Published: 06 Jun 2017 at 17:35hrs | | by Jacob Mafume

Mugabe Oceans Summit attendance a sign of madness

Lyssa the Greek god of madness continues to reign supreme. As we said before the gods of dementia continue to unleash their angels on the motherland intoxicating in the process the native, his goats, his rats and pigs. Mugabe once aga…

Published: 05 Jun 2017 at 13:51hrs | | by Jacob Mafume

Zanu-PF thugs attack PDP youth leader

People's Democratic Party Youth Assembly National Secretary for Defence and Security was yesterday attacked by Zanu-PF thugs who seriously injured him.Tarisai Musurudzwa who was in the company of other PDP members from Harare Province was …

Published: 29 May 2017 at 12:54hrs | 2 | by PDP Communications

The creation of Zimbabwe's Frankenstein

It is a fact that the white ex-Rhodesians made Robert Mugabe. They created an environment that enabled bright kids like him to have a chance of a decent education. He received a government scholarship to study in South Africa and when he g…

Published: 24 May 2017 at 11:23hrs | 2 | by Tendai Mazenge

Opposition coalition will not win: Biti

In yet another vote of no confidence in the mooted grand opposition coalition, People's Democratic Party, (PDP), leader, Tendai Biti has admitted that an opposition coalition would not dislodge Zanu PF in the 2018 harmonised elections.Cont…

Published: 19 May 2017 at 07:05hrs | | by Tinotenda Mutasa

A winning formula for the opposition in Zimbabwe

Of late the media has been abuzz with reports that the opposition parties in Zimbabwe are frantically trying to find each other in an effort to enhance their capacity to defeat Zanu PF in the 2018 'watershed' elections. Just this past week…

Published: 10 May 2017 at 17:54hrs | | by George Mkhwanazi (PDP Deputy Spokesperson)

ESKOM warning to ZESA worrying

The People's Democratic Party views the warning to ZESA by South African utility  ESKOM is a serious cause of concern. It is an indictment on the ZANUPF leadership who have dismally failed to deal with the power demands of the country…

Published: 08 May 2017 at 11:47hrs | | by Jacob Mafume

Lungu now using repressive state apparatus like Mugabe

The PDP condemns the recent arrest of United Party for National Development Hakainde Hichilema who has charged with treason for allegedly obstructing the motorcade of President Edgar Lungu; we view the arrest as an act of persecution.Polic…

Published: 19 Apr 2017 at 10:38hrs | | by Willias Madzimure

Zanu-PF and crimes against humanity - The way forward

Zimbabwe is burning and demonstrations have become the order of the day. Zanu-PF has failed Zimbabweans and they have no solution to the economic problems people are facing. They have resorted to their old ways of doing things ie intimidat…

Published: 16 Apr 2017 at 18:25hrs | | by Tendai Mazenge

Zanu-PF cash crisis myths

The People's Democratic Party is irked by Zanu-PF's unrepentant denial of the fact that they are the creators of the current cash crisis.We believe the biggest job in providing any solution starts with defining the problem correctly, on th…

Published: 11 Apr 2017 at 08:00hrs | 1 | by Jacob Mafume

Cry my beloved Zimbabwe

Every time I keep asking myself what the Zanu-PF leaders discuss about when the state of the nation is in shambles this. Do they not see that they have failed and the best solution to the country is to step down and leave the new generatio…

Published: 06 Apr 2017 at 17:45hrs | 2 | by Tendai Mazenge

Time for the youth to make noise

As a black man, if there is nothing you are prepared to risk your life for, then you are a coward and unworthy of our love and care. Robert Mugabe sacrificed his life and spent 11 years in prison for something he was willing to die for but…

Published: 01 Apr 2017 at 09:24hrs | | by Tendai Mazenge

Failure to establish a Grand coalition will be catastrophic for Zimbabwe

Coalitions have been known to win elections against some of the most brutal dictatorships in the world from the likes of Augusto Pinochet of Chile to the recent ousting of the Gambian dictator, Yahya Jammeh. We do not need an opinion poll …

Published: 28 Mar 2017 at 08:57hrs | 3 | by Kingstone Jambawo

High Court ruling vindicates our position, says PDP

Justice Matanda -Moyo yesterday ruled against the idea of retrospective application of the retrenchment conditions for workers who were released on three months' notice following the Supreme Court ruling in the ZUVA case.The People's Democ…

Published: 16 Mar 2017 at 10:29hrs | | by PDP Communications

Coalition of opposition parties, a pie in the sky

Efforts by opposition parties to form a coalition are wishful thinking and machinations of some sections of the media who are attempting to advance an agenda of the western countries to remove the ruling government from power.It really sur…

Published: 02 Mar 2017 at 10:35hrs | 1 | by Peacemaker Zano

On Mugabe's lavish bash at a time of great suffering

President Robert Mugabe is soon to wine and dine with a potion of  his supporters at a time the nation is reeling under myriad problems. Just like last year the lavish bash will be held at a time of great distress for the province inv…

Published: 27 Feb 2017 at 09:25hrs | 3 | by Nqobizitha Dumakude Khumalo

Promoting leadership of the next generation

If Zimbabwe is able to ride it's ship with the new leadership devoid of corruption and commits itself to managing the country with justice and integrity, I am convinced that God will intervene on the nation's behalf. It will take the effor…

Published: 13 Feb 2017 at 10:56hrs | 3 | by Tendai Mazenge

Zimbabwe opposition parties avoid too many groupings and form a one united Front

If the Zimbabwe opposition parties are serious about removing ZANU,they must not group themselves under separate groupsThe opposition parties need to discuss about how they must form a one united front although they would be no fusion amon…

Published: 03 Feb 2017 at 20:41hrs | | by Sikhumbuzo Moyo

Police are corrupt and incompetent

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) is irked by the cheap attempts from the leadership of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to window dress the brazen, systematic and open corruption of the police by painting a picture that it is motorist…

Published: 02 Feb 2017 at 11:10hrs | | by Jacob Mafume

Tendai Biti's State of the Economy Address- Fulltext

STATE OF THE ECONOMY ADDRESS (SEA) BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC PARTY (PDP) PRESIDENT, HONORABLE TENDAI BITI PRESENTED ON THE 9TH OF DECEMBER 2016 AT THE PDP PARTY OFFICES IN HARARE, AT 1300.INTRODUCTIONAs 2016 draws to an e…

Published: 13 Dec 2016 at 13:08hrs | 3 | by Tendai Biti

PDP President to deliver State of the Economy Address (SEA)

The Peoples' Democratic Party's (PDP) President Hon. Tendai Biti will tomorrow, 9 December 2016, at 1300hrs deliver the state of the economy address (SEA) at the PDP party office at Merchant House 4th floor, Corner 2nd street (Sam Nujoma) …

Published: 08 Dec 2016 at 17:52hrs | 4 | by PDP Information Department

ZANU PF Satan's organisation on earth - PDP

People's Democratic Party (PDP) Harare Province Secretary For Information and Publicity Nqobizitha Dumakude Khumalo has described the ruling Zanu PF as Satan's organisation operating physical on this earth.His remarks were in reference to …

Published: 05 Dec 2016 at 04:11hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes

Zimbabwe opposition lacks strategic intelligence, weak and indecisive

...and Zanu-PF has quality expertiseThe case of Norton clearly shows that we have a weak opposition which lacks the intellectual capacity to deal with an opponent. Come 2018 opposition will never defeat Zanu-PF because they don't have the …

Published: 27 Nov 2016 at 16:31hrs | 5 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo (Masters in Development Studies University of Lusaka Zambia)

The folly of rushing to elections without fundamental reforms

"An entrenched political regime can never be transformative in nature but commonly seeks to retain the advantage of power at all costs."History has shown us that a majority can indeed get things fantastically wrong. Going for elections wit…

Published: 04 Nov 2016 at 07:02hrs | | by Vince Musewe

Mugabe launches bond notes financial Armageddon - PDP

President Robert Mugabe has set in motion a financial Armageddon with bond notes, People's Democratic Party has said.Mugabe gazetted Statutory Instrument 133 of 2016, which provides a legal framework for the introduction of bond notes as a…

Published: 01 Nov 2016 at 17:24hrs | | by Mary Charamba

Is the end nigh for Tendai Biti?

THOSE who live by the sword, die by the sword.In a classic case reflecting this adage, the embattled leader of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Tendai Biti has been left nursing wounds after several party officials deserted his relativ…

Published: 27 Oct 2016 at 09:36hrs | 1 | by Ray Ndlovu and Tendai Makaripe

The NTA is a misunderstood opportunity

"We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal. That they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights and among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." American ConstitutionIt has be…

Published: 14 Oct 2016 at 07:13hrs | 1 | by Vince Musewe

Biti a political spent-force

Tendai Biti, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) president is a political spent-force after his entire Matabeleland North provincial executive of 20 members defected to join former Vice-President Joice Mujuru's party, Zimbabwe People First…

Published: 11 Oct 2016 at 14:21hrs | | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Biti's downfallâ€¨â€¨

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader, Tendai Biti, seems to be misled and misinformed about the political landscape in the country. His allegations are intended to justify the regime change agenda agents' call for the so-called Secur…

Published: 11 Oct 2016 at 12:57hrs | | by Stewart Murewa

PDP commemorates World Day against Death Penalty

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) joins the people of Zimbabwe, Africa and the international community in commemorating today's World Day against Death Penalty.As PDP we reiterate our position that the death penalty is totally inhumane, …

Published: 10 Oct 2016 at 16:43hrs | 1 | by PDP

Mugabe's Dema power plant flawed

The $250 million Dema Diesel Power Plant, which was awarded to Robert Mugabe's family under unclear and controversial circumstances, is expensive and unsustainable for the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) to manage.Due to the d…

Published: 27 Sep 2016 at 17:00hrs | 3 | by Jacob Mafume

Chihuri declares war on innocent citizens

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) strongly condemns the unwarranted attack on the people and the country's Constitution by the police commissioner-general, Augustine Chihuri.Chihuri last Friday at a meeting on Public Order and Security A…

Published: 26 Sep 2016 at 16:58hrs | | by Jacob Mafume

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 | 1 | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

Chinamasa offside on electoral reforms

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) strongly condemns statements made by Patrick Chinamasa, the Zanu PF secretary for legal affairs on the need for electoral reforms before the 2018 elections. It is on record that the 2013 were highly…

Published: 05 Sep 2016 at 15:45hrs | 1 | by Settlement Chikwinya

PDP to celebrate 1st anniversary at White City, Bulawayo

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) will celebrate its First Anniversary at the White City Arena in Bulawayo on Sunday, 11 September 2016.The celebrations will be held under the theme; #TogetherAnotherZimbabweIs Possible.The theme is based…

Published: 02 Sep 2016 at 14:45hrs | | by Solomon Madzore

Mugabe's government marginalising disabled persons

We, as persons with disabilities in Zimbabwe remain under represented and are the poorest of the poor. This is mainly because of the negative societal attitudes against us which leads to us being excluded from all forms of social, economic…

Published: 30 Aug 2016 at 13:41hrs | 1 | by Lazarus Chinhara

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