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The retrogressive nature of Zimbabwe's power politics: 2008-2018
This article seeks to highlight the bad side of power politics drawing examples from two major political parties namely the Zimbabwe African National Union for Patriotic Front (Zanu PF) and the Moveme...Published: 3 hrs ago | 300 | by Tatenda freeman Murenjekwa
Zimbabwe accelerating towards precipice of doom - Asante sana
The pace at which Zimbabwe's socio-economic situation is deteriorating is quite terrifying and a long-lasting panacea is urgently needed. I am afraid that we might be heading towards the precipice of ...Published: 19 hrs ago | 293 | by Canisio Mudzimu
World Youth Day for Democracy: Youth and Politics
Sipho Ndlovu 53 Portland Crescent, Greenford, UB6 9EX London United Kingdom Mobile number +447400566013 Dear Editor World Youth Day for Democracy: Youth and Pol...Published: 21 hrs ago | 154 | by Sipho Ndlovu
US$400m NRZ deal divides ministers
CABINET's shock decision this week to cancel the US$400 million National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) recapitalisation deal won by the Diaspora Infrastructure Development Group (DIDG) and South African ...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 05:27hrs | 321 | by Staff reporter
A peek into Chamisa's urban nightmare
The opposition party, the MDC, cut its teeth in elections in 2000. Since then, it has been winning almost the same local authority and National Assembly seats, mainly in urban areas. Despite b...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 03:52hrs | 57 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Who is behind the spate of activist abductions in Zimbabwe?
Since the beginning of the year, some 50 people, mainly government detractors, have been abducted and tortured in Zimbabwe, but it is not easy to say who could be behind these heinous crimes.T...Published: 17 Oct 2019 at 20:51hrs | 220 | by Cyril Zenda
Chamisa known for abusing his wife & imposing Shona leaders in Matabeleland - MLO
Chamisa's abuse of women including his own wife and imposition of Shona leaders in Matabeleland particularly in Bulawayo Province borders on sexism, tribalism, incivility, human rights abuse and oppre...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 06:37hrs | 1102 | by Israel Dube
Mugabe obstinate in death as in life
Although the deposed late former President Robert Mugabe was finally buried at his rural home in Zvimba, tongues will continue waging. As I see it, his snubbing the National Heroes Acre, a shrine he i...Published: 17 Oct 2019 at 08:53hrs | 4 | by Cyprian Muketiwa Ndawana
The MDC's chequered stewardship of our urban areas
The MDC's chequered stewardship of our urban areasNobleman RunyangaThe opposition party, the MDC cut its teeth into elections in 2000. Since then it has been winning almost the same lo...Published: 16 Oct 2019 at 11:55hrs | 989 | by Nobleman Runyanga
A historical lesson for Kembo Mohadi. #1987 Unity Accord and its demise in 2009.
Whilst the Zimbabwean economy dovetails under mismanagement by ZANU PF government, while millions are at the verge of starvation, while there seems to be no reprieve in sight for the cash, crisis, ene...Published: 16 Oct 2019 at 09:27hrs | 9579 | by Iphithule Maphosa
Gweru councillors endorse town clerk's suspension
GWERU councillors yesterday upheld the suspension of town clerk Elizabeth Gwatipedza over allegations of sleeping on the wheel.Mayor Josiah Makombe handed Gwatipedza the suspension letter on M...Published: 16 Oct 2019 at 07:25hrs | 29 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa and Mnangagwa must first tame vanity
FUNERALS in our culture are an opportunity to vent one's deep-seated opinions and emotions on topical issues, be they personal, family or national, while enjoying the same privileges and protection ak...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 18:41hrs | 1315 | by Walter Mzembi
Peace through jazz music - The trumpet is a 'cool' instrument to unite people
Each year, on 30 April, music lovers around the world celebrate International Jazz Day to "honour jazz and its enduring legacy, as well as its power to bring people together," says Audrey Azoulay, the...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 18:26hrs | 2753 | by Frank Kuwonu
Chamisa perpetrates sexism in Zimbabwe
When Nelson Chamisa became president of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) in 2018, he electrified Zimbabwean politics. He was young. He was energetic. Discover a new source of income by...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 09:43hrs | 606 | by Mako Muzenda
Zhuwao rallies young people to take over
Late President Robert Mugabe's grandson Jason has urged young people in Africa to take active role in African politics and retire the elderly who are currently at the helm of different political insti...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 08:46hrs | 873 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwean crisis gone above politics
IT began with the ouster of the late former President Robert Mugabe, who many identified as a liberator-turned despot. At the height of his rule, and in the twilight of his reign, a common factor endu...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 06:48hrs | 549 | by Learnmore Zuze
Mzembi says unity in Zimbabwe will fix the economy
As the Zimbabwe crisis worsens former long-serving Tourism Minister and candidate in the last UNWTO Secretary-General elections, Dr. Walter Mzembi breaks his silence to weigh in with a prescription on...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 16:36hrs | 1600 | by Staff reporter
'You are a sell-outs!' - discredited opposition undermine ED's legitimacy
Up to now, many Zimbabweans have not fully appreciated the negative role the country's opposition politicians have played in our struggle to end the Zanu PF dictatorship. It is pleasing to note that m...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 16:33hrs | 1049 | by Wilbert Mukori
MDC should first defeat Zimbabwe military in order to rule country
MDC vice president Welshman Ncube says President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his Zanu-PF party were not in total control of the country but the military was calling the shots.Speaking during victor...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 06:47hrs | 5452 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's wife rallies women to take up political posts
FIRST LADY Auxillia Mnangagwa last week said she was worried over the low numbers of women politicians in the country.Addressing female war veterans in Bulawayo on Thursday, Mnangagwa said pol...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 06:46hrs | 446 | by Staff reporter
Madhuku says he is not a sell-out
OPPOSITION National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) leader Lovemore Madhuku (LM), who is accused of dining with Zanu-PF for financial gains, last week told NewsDay (ND) senior reporter Blessed Mhlanga t...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 06:44hrs | 1769 | by Staff reporter
New political systems needed to steer development in Africa
It is often said that most African nations have, for decades, failed to take off developmentally after political power was handed over to African leaders by the various colonial administrations. While...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 06:43hrs | 158 | by Tapiwa Gomo
Mugabe coup announcer leads Sadc Elections Observer Mission to Botswana
President Mnangagwa has appointed Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Dr Sibusiso Moyo to lead the Sadc Election Observer Mission for the Botswana elections to be held tomorrow. T...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 06:39hrs | 847 | by Staff reporter
MDC tribal cracks widen
Zimbabwe's politics is a very interesting terrain. It is contested by revolutionaries, pseudo revolutionaries, neo-liberals, sell-outs to the outright treasonous. Students of politics know tha...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 07:49hrs | 2988 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa name dragged into extortion scandal
ZANU-PF'S Matebeleland South youth league chairperson Washington Nkomo has been fingered in a US$12 000 extortion scam involving a Shangani miner using President Emmerson Mnangagwa's name. The scam ha...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 07:17hrs | 1779 | by Staff reporter
'MDC better off with Biti, not Cobra'
My PeopleThe ever clueless opposition, which always behaves suspiciously like Zanu-PF employees would make a good case study of how a vibrant opposition political party can remain in opposition fo...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 07:17hrs | 5309 | by Dr Stop IT
'Persuasion', Zimbabwe's foreign policy thrust
Besides being a journalist, I am also a literature student. As much as I am attracted to contemporary literature, I am equally an avid reader of old English literature in the tradition of Virginia Wol...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 06:37hrs | 116 | by Ranga Mataire
Doctors should not be used to settle political scores
FOR the past 36 days, doctors in Zimbabwe have been on a crippling strike. This follows an impasse between the Zimbabwe Hospital Doctors Association (ZHDA) and Health Services Board (HSB).The ...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 11:33hrs | 608 | by Chenai Mutasa
Chiwenga to finish off Mnangagwa's Presidential term?
Vice President, Rtd General Constantino Chiwenga, is increasingly set to finish off beleaguered President Emmerson Mnangagwa's presidential term, through a vicious military coup said to likely involve...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 07:18hrs | 23444 | by Itai Mushekwe/Mary-Kate Kahari
Election dispute resolution in Zimbabwe
This paper on election dispute resolution (EDR) departs from the point that the electoral competition is often accompanied by disputes and tensions, as political parties and candidates jostle for powe...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 07:11hrs | 406 | by Zesn
Temba Mliswa goes after Mutumwa Mawere
Norton Member of Parliament Temba Mliswa has accused South African based business tycoon Mutumwa Dziva Mawere of seeking to use his business empire to dictate who was going to be a President in Zimbab...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 05:57hrs | 1279 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Media house raided to get information it has on Gordhan and Ramaphosa
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) raided Dr Iqbal Survé's offices in Cape Town this morning, in what the businessman described as a "fishing expedition" and "an intimidation tactic"....Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 18:44hrs | 1533 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's MDC mulls recalling 'incompetent' councillor
The Movement for Democratic Change in Masvingo is considering recalling Ward 3 councillor Mr Tarusenga Vembo over allegations of incompetence.In separate interviews yesterday, some senior part...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 08:04hrs | 642 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's MDC rejects church proposal to suspend elections
The MDC rejected a proposal by churches for a seven-year moratorium on elections on Wednesday, but welcomed efforts by heads of Christian denominations to end Zimbabwe's economic and political paralys...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 07:36hrs | 1506 | by ZimLive
Politics dogs anti-graft body Zacc
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) is facing an uphill task as it battles to break deeply entrenched corruption cartels in government, which are allegedly using their vast networks in the ...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 06:54hrs | 450 | by Staff reporter
MDC Alliance welcome to anti-sanctions march
ALL political parties are expected to take part in an anti-sanction campaign scheduled for October 25, Zanu-PF national political commissar Victor Matemadanda has said. In an interview, Matema...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 06:32hrs | 839 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa to comment on church's election suspension proposal
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has confirmed receiving a proposal from the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHoCD) on Tuesday arguing for a suspension of electoral contestations in Zimbabwe for s...Published: 09 Oct 2019 at 19:48hrs | 2841 | by Staff reporter
Churches want Zimbabwe to suspend polls for 7 years
THE Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) have called for a suspension of elections for seven years to pave way for political and economic reforms under a new structure which will come fro...Published: 09 Oct 2019 at 11:12hrs | 638 | by Staff reporter
Why nepotism at Harare Town House must end
The allegations that City of Harare councillors could be setting up their relatives for jobs in various departments, leaving a trail of similar names in the municipality's employment books, is worryin...Published: 09 Oct 2019 at 06:48hrs | 110 | by Tanaka Mahanya
Bhasikiti quits politics
CONTROVERSIAL politician and former Minister of State for Masvingo provincial affairs Mr Kudakwashe Bhasikiti says he has decided to quit politics and focus on agriculture at his Moriah Farm in Mwenez...Published: 08 Oct 2019 at 18:08hrs | 2860 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa, Nepotism and tribalism
Early this week Zimbabweans woke up to some very disturbing news – the nepotism which is rife at Town House as some MDC members of the Harare City Council are using their positions as councillo...Published: 08 Oct 2019 at 13:06hrs | 977 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Mwonzora calls for end to politics of hate
Former MDC-Alliance secretary-general Mr Douglas Mwonzora has called on political parties to abandon the politics of hate and embrace "tolerance and rational disputation". Writing on his Twitt...Published: 08 Oct 2019 at 06:54hrs | 2113 | by Staff reporter
Chief slams village heads dabbling in politics
CHIEF Chivese of Chivhu on Saturday censured village heads who are engaging in political activities, saying they risk being stripped of their titles.Addressing about 100 village heads in his a...Published: 08 Oct 2019 at 06:49hrs | 620 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Bushiri develops Presidential ambitions?
Enlightened Christian Gathering leader Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has declared that he has every right to stand as a President of Malawi if he wants to. Speaking at a press conference held in So...Published: 07 Oct 2019 at 16:08hrs | 5510 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chamisa MDC staffs Harare Council jobs with relatives?
Harare City Council has been caught in a nepotism storm after it emerged that councillors in the city could be seconding their relatives for jobs in various departments, leaving a trail of similar nam...Published: 07 Oct 2019 at 09:13hrs | 2016 | by Staff reporter
Hende Moto sponsors Job Sikhala's fitness regime
MDC's national deputy chairman Job Sikhala has been offered a sponsorship package that will see him manage his diet, eat health and undergo a fitness program, all funded by innovative logistics firm H...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 21:50hrs | 2748 | by Staff reporter
Kasukuwere to challenge Mnangagwa in 2023 presidential elections
Former president Robert Mugabe's loyalists are coalescing around former Zanu-PF commissar Saviour Kasukuwere amid revelations that he is being positioned to challenge President Emmerson Mnangagwa in t...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 15:43hrs | 3468 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga bans wife from hospital
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has purged some of his security aides and banned his wife from visiting him, ZimLive reported.Chiwenga, hospitalised in China over suspected poisoning, orde...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 15:43hrs | 6186 | by ZimLive
MDC seeks to wrestle back Midlands seats
OPPOSITION MDC's structures in the Midlands province have resolved to start preparations for the harmonised elections constitutionally set for 2023 with the view of wresting rural seats from the rulin...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 15:37hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to lead Sadc Electoral Observer Mission
ZIMBABWE will lead the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) Electoral Observer Mission (SEOM) to the presidential, provincial and legislative elections to be held on Tuesday in Mozambique....Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 15:36hrs | 69 | by Staff reporter
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