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Why ZAPU's Parliamentary Recalls will fail, Legally

NewsdzeZimbabwe on Sunday reported that Iphuthile Maphosa who is the spokesperson for ZAPU announced that the party had recently taken the decision to recall former PF ZAPU members from the current parliament. The decision was taken as a r…

Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 11:57hrs | 4 | by Robert Sigauke, Political Commentator, Johannesburg

I don't even know the person who recalled me, says Pumula MP

FORMER Pumula MP Sichelesile Mahlangu has claimed that the People's Democratic Party (PDP) secretary-general Benjamin Rukanda, who caused her recall together with five other MDC Alliance legislators from Parliament last week, had confessed…

Published: 25 Mar 2021 at 05:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Matibenga-led PDP official quits

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) led by Lucia Matibenga has continued to disintergrate after one of its top officials this week tendered his resignation due to frustrations.The party's treasurer-general Clayton Jones was elected as the …

Published: 21 Nov 2018 at 13:01hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

'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

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

Give one of Mugabe's 21 farms to Tswangirai family

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) applauds PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa for assigning Lands Minister Perence Shiri to identify a farm to give to the late former Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's family.We as a party which stands for economi…

Published: 24 Apr 2018 at 07:26hrs | 3 | by Innocent Ndibali

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

Reckless behaviour cost lives - PDP

Repression, police brutality and the use of force, have no place in a modern democracy. Sadly for Zimbabwe the opposite is true , ZANUPF has taught the native to be violent in order to resolve social issues.Today yet another dark cloud han…

Published: 23 Feb 2018 at 13:21hrs | 2 | by Jacob Mafume

Lacoste FDI sensationalism retrogressive

During Robert Mugabe's last dance as a President, he appointed the worst Deputies in the History of the Country, Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa and Phelekezela Mphoko.The two gentlemen took turns to mesmerise Zimbabwe with their political blu…

Published: 09 Feb 2018 at 12:12hrs | 2 | by MDC Alliance Policy and Research Committee

G40 will rally for Mujuru during elections - philosopher

A political commentator and philosopher Tauya Chinama has claimed that during this year's election National People's Party Leader who leaders People's Rainbow Coalition, Joice Mujru will likely spring to vitory in many parts of Mashonaland…

Published: 21 Jan 2018 at 08:40hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes

Setting the recod straight, full text of Biti's US presentation

The current government has benefited from lies peddled in an attempt to run away from a commitment to the democratic obligations provided in our constitution ,Contrary to reports, President Biti and the team from the MDC Alliance are on a …

Published: 15 Dec 2017 at 18:46hrs | 3 | by PDP

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

I'm not a tribalist, says Gorden Moyo

People's Democratic Party (PDP) secretary-general, Gorden Moyo has said he is not a tribalist and his faction, which claimed to have axed party leader, Tendai Biti, is made up of people from all the country's regions.Speaking at the PDP's …

Published: 07 Oct 2017 at 12:57hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter

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

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

Biti booted out

THE Coalition of Democrats, (CODE) has suspended Tendai Biti and his People's Democratic Party (PDP) from the eight member political consortium's activities.Biti was the chairperson of CODE until his suspension last week and Barbara Nyagom…

Published: 13 Sep 2017 at 10:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Biti summons disgruntled Matabeleland lieutenants

PEOPLE'S Democratic Party (PDP) leader, Tendai Biti has organised an urgent meeting with disgruntled Matabeleland lieutenants this week to resolve their differences after they boycotted the MDC Alliance launch in Bulawayo on Saturday.Sever…

Published: 05 Sep 2017 at 06:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

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

Biti in Solidarity with Hakainde Hichilema in Lusaka

On Monday the 14th of August 2017 President Tendai Biti led a party delegation which attended the trial of United Party for National Development (UPND) President Hakainde Hichilema.Addressing the press in Lusaka, President Biti bemoaned th…

Published: 16 Aug 2017 at 11:51hrs | 2 | by PDP

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

The donor funding inspired opposition proposed grand coalition is doomed

Mthwakazi Republic party as claimed that the donor funding inspired Zimbabwean grand coalition has become stagnant at birth as expected because of tribalism and selfishness.The party said it would like to encourage Matabeleland and Midland…

Published: 15 Aug 2017 at 18:03hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

The donor funding inspired opposition proposed grand coalition is doomed

Mthwakazi Republic party as claimed that the donor funding inspired Zimbabwean grand coalition has become stagnant  at birth as expected because of tribalism and selfishness. The party said it would like to encourage Matabeleland and …

Published: 15 Aug 2017 at 14:57hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Biti to deliver a State of the Economy Address (SEA)

The Zimbabwean economic downturn continues unabated; aggregate demand has collapsed; industrial capacity utilisation on a record decline and a crippling financial crisis has redefined the banking sector in the country.The debt crisis is wo…

Published: 18 Jul 2017 at 10:22hrs | | by PDP

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

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

PDP baffled by Zanu PF's bid to re introduce Green bombers

The People's Democratic Party has expressed concerns over Zanu PF government's alleged moves to resuscitate the Border Gezi militia which was reportedly used to kill and assault opposition members in the 2008 Presidential run off elections…

Published: 17 Apr 2017 at 07:33hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes

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

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

Economies cannot be run on punitive taxes

The decision by government to announce a suspension of withholding tax on farmers is not enough; our party is of the view that government must implement a holistic tax reform strategy.It is now clear that the government has failed running …

Published: 06 Apr 2017 at 14:10hrs | | by Jacob Mafume PDP Spokesperson

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

PDP President Tendai Biti Address at the signing of the Coalition of Democrats (CODE) Agreement

Anglican Cathedral of Saint Mary's and All Saints Church HarareThursday, February 16, 2017PresidentsGilbert Dzikiti Elton Mangoma Edwin Mushoriwa Laura Makuzha Farai Mbira The chair of CODE, Farai Mbira who is also the President of Zunde, …

Published: 16 Feb 2017 at 13:54hrs | | by Tendai Biti

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

Coalition of opposition parties: is it mutually beneficial?

The rightful candidate to lead the opposition pack: Morgan Tsvangirai has survived it all. As we merry make, we are constantly reminded of how Christmas used to be back in the days and how it has all changed now. We need to keep our minds …

Published: 23 Dec 2016 at 18:04hrs | | by Advocate Tapiwa Diamond Chadya

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

Big brother mentality must end, all parties must come together in coalition

People's Democratic Party official Fortune Mlalazi has warned other opposition political parties with big brother mentality to swallow their pride and come together with other parties for a positive progress in democratization of the count…

Published: 06 Dec 2016 at 04:16hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

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

PDP's position of grand coalition

Friday, December 02, 2016The People's Democratic Party (PDP) strongly believes the only way that the people of Zimbabwe can give themselves a decent chance for defeating Zanu PF is by forming a grand coalition.To any right minded Zimbabwea…

Published: 02 Dec 2016 at 15:43hrs | | by PDP

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)

Top human rights lawyer elected PDP Vice President

Top human rights lawyer, Kucaka Phulu, was today elected as the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Vice President at the party's General Council meeting at the Rajiv Gandhi Hall at the Harare Showgrounds.Phulu was elected after all the party'…

Published: 26 Nov 2016 at 17:27hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

PDP Policy conference program

Policy conference program date: 26 november 2016 rajiv gandhi HALL, harare showgrounds Time   Responsible Person 0800hrs Arrival of Delegates at Conference Venue Musical Interlude All   1st Session(Closed Session)   0900hrs …

Published: 25 Nov 2016 at 13:40hrs | 1 | by PDP

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 | 16 | 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

Mujuru, Biti union suffers stillbirth

The envisaged coalition between Zimbabwe People First led by former Vice President Joice Mujuru and People's Democratic Party fronted by Mr Tendai Biti has suffered a stillbirth with senior officials from the two camps clashing on social m…

Published: 17 Oct 2016 at 07:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

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

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