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'July 31 demo is not about graft'
THE government has said it is convinced that far from being an anti-corruption demonstration, the planned July 31 protests are meant to remove the government of President Emmerson Mnangagwa from power...Published: 6 hrs ago | 1113 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Bhud'Fa questions Chamisa's Matebeleland strategy
Bhud'Fa has released a scathing video criticising leaders from Mashonaland who seek participation by people from Matebeleland on the protests that benefits the shonas only.Bhud'Fa asks why the...Published: 7 hrs ago | 1290 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa 'bans' 31 July protest
The authorities in Zimbabwe have banned a planned anti-corruption march organised by the main opposition party MDC-Alliance, the state-owned Herald newspaper reports.It quotes information mini...Published: 9 hrs ago | 5565 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police officer's boot breaks the internet
An image of an old and torn police boot has gone viral on the internet causing social media users to respond with mixed reactions.Some social media users felt pity for the uniformed force...Published: 9 hrs ago | 6721 | by Staff reporter
MDC, Zanu-PF snub churches dialogue
AN all-political parties' indaba called by the Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) to end the current stalemate and possibly forestall antigovernment protests scheduled for July 31 hit a brickwall yest...Published: 18 hrs ago | 2538 | by Staff reporter
31 July protest organisers being stalked by CIOs
ORGANISERS of the July 31 anti-corruption march yesterday alleged harassment by suspected State security agents in a bid to stop the planned nationwide protests against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's ...Published: 18 hrs ago | 3340 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa's govt will not allow anarchy'
Government has said it will not allow anarchy in the country and those found on the wrong side of the law will face their day in court, amid revelations that opposition parties want to use their July ...Published: 18 hrs ago | 2074 | by Staff reporter
'Subversion plot will be thwarted'
A DEVIOUS agenda by the opposition to effect regime change on July 31 disguised as an anti-corruption march will be met with countervailing measures that will ensure that the will of the people as exp...Published: 18 hrs ago | 785 | by Staff reporter
Zanu PF blame west for 31 July protests - paranoia, why would west abandon reforms for violent protests
"And for Cde Matemadanda to then to say we are sponsored by the west…so the people of Zimbabwe are sponsored by the west because on their own they cannot think of the need to fight against corruptio...Published: 13 Jul 2020 at 23:13hrs | 1482 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Government dismisses July 31 mass demonstrations
Secretary for Information Nick Mangwana says the much hyped 31 July mass protests is non-event because it is only centred around Harare Province. Posting on Twitter, Mangwana said, "Last w...Published: 13 Jul 2020 at 16:39hrs | 4797 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Ngarivhume says Zanu-PF, military backing demo
OPPOSITION Transform Zimbabwe leader and organiser of the July 31 national protests against corruption, Jacob Ngarivhume has hit back at Zanu-PF commissar Victor Matemadanda over claims the citizen ac...Published: 13 Jul 2020 at 08:19hrs | 12117 | by newzimbabwe
July 31 anti-Mnangagwa protests: Churches step in
LEADERS of Christian denominations under the Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) have said they will today meet the country's main political leaders to enable them to find common ground in a move meant...Published: 13 Jul 2020 at 08:18hrs | 15845 | by Staff reporter
Khupe's MDC-T accuses MDC Alliance of plot to disrupt congress
THOKOZANI Khupe's MDC-T has confirmed it shall not be part of the July 31 anti-corruption demonstrations while accusing the rival MDC Alliance of sponsoring the planned national resistance to disrupt ...Published: 13 Jul 2020 at 08:10hrs | 1998 | by newzimbabwe
Police attempt to abduct ZCTU President's family
Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) President Peter Mutasa has reported that some police officers attempted to abduct his family members forcing them to reveal his whereabouts.In a Twitte...Published: 13 Jul 2020 at 07:41hrs | 1804 | by Mandla Ndlovu
South Africa's funeral parlours at full capacity?
The long-feared Covid-19 coronavirus storm has arrived.Funeral parlours are battling to cope with demand as Covid-19-related deaths around the country rise daily, and government is increasing ...Published: 12 Jul 2020 at 16:46hrs | 2920 | by City Press
Killer Zivhu under fire for denouncing July 31 protest
Expelled Zanu Pf Chivi South legislator Killer Zivhu has become under fire from Twitter users after he denounced the looming July 31 demonstration against...Published: 12 Jul 2020 at 15:59hrs | 5817 | by Simbarashe Sithole
'We will deal with you,' Mnangagwa threatens
IN AN ominous warning, President Emmerson Mnangagwa says the government will deal ruthlessly with opposition parties, civil society organisations and foreign missions that are allegedly bent on destab...Published: 12 Jul 2020 at 11:19hrs | 12539 | by Staff reporter
Khupe distances her party from 31 July protests
ACTING MDC-T leader Thokozani Khupe has distanced her party from the July 31 anti-corruption protests being mooted by other opposition parties which she has described as untimely given the ongoing Cov...Published: 12 Jul 2020 at 11:18hrs | 2334 | by Staff reporter
Panicky Mnangagwa spoils security forces
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is pampering security forces to forestall an uprising amid growing discontent over the deteriorating economic situation in the country, analysts have said.Mnangagw...Published: 12 Jul 2020 at 11:12hrs | 11002 | by Staff reporter
'Zanu-PF will not brook anarchy'
The ruling party will not stand idle as opposition activists promote anarchy but will respond appropriately to any threats to the country's peace, ZANU-PF acting spokesman Patrick Chinamasa has said....Published: 12 Jul 2020 at 10:35hrs | 190 | by Staff reporter
'Protests are to overthrow constitutionally elected government' - rubbish, didn't even have verified voters' roll
"We have noted social media platforms to plan and organise violent protests and overthrow a constitutionally elected government," said Zanu PF acting spokesperson Patrick Chinamasa following the Zanu ...Published: 12 Jul 2020 at 09:48hrs | 634 | by Nomusa Garikai
ZiNA seeks army, police, judiciary protection during July 31 protests
The new pressure group called Zimbabwe National Anthem has petitioned the state institutions which include the army, the police and the judiciary to protect citizens from the power-hungry political le...Published: 12 Jul 2020 at 09:04hrs | 1207 | by Stephen Jakes
July 31st protests
This is in response to the article by Dr Masimba Mavaza with regards to the upcoming July 31st national demonstrations. People who have long benefitted from the Zanu pf gravy train and its insti...Published: 11 Jul 2020 at 18:47hrs | 7015 | by Lungisani Ndlovu
Protest at your own risk, says Zanu-PF
THE ruling Zanu-PF party yesterday said it would deal harshly with the planned protests against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government on July 31, evoking memories of killings by the army of civili...Published: 11 Jul 2020 at 08:14hrs | 9284 | by Staff reporter
Smells like November 2017
WHEN harvesting is completed in many parts of rural Zimbabwe, there are many rituals that take place.Villagers hold night vigils, sing and dance, but more importantly for those who love blood ...Published: 11 Jul 2020 at 08:10hrs | 1964 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Zanu-PF to unleash supporters on July 31 protesters
ZANU-PF has threatened to unleash its own supporters to counter national anti-government protests planned for July 31 by the MDC Alliance and its opposition allies.Addressing the media soon af...Published: 11 Jul 2020 at 08:07hrs | 1011 | by Staff reporter
July 31 demo to go ahead with or without police approval
OPPOSITION Transform Zimbabwe leader and coordinator of the planned July 31 mass demonstrations, Jacob Ngarivhume has vowed the anti-government protest will proceed with or without police approval....Published: 11 Jul 2020 at 08:00hrs | 1948 | by newzimbabwe
Pan-Africanism and Anti-Imperialism should never be abused to justify corruption, tyranny, and brutality against one's own citiz
In all my 47 years of existence on this planet Earth, there has always been one thing that has always thoroughly vexed my intellect - as I have greatly struggled to fathom how something that appears s...Published: 10 Jul 2020 at 15:42hrs | 976 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zanu-PF bigwigs linked to July 31 mass demos
IN A surprising development, expelled former Zanu-PF youth leader Godfrey Tsenengamu, pictured, has sensationally claimed that some ruling party bigwigs are involved in the organisation of the planned...Published: 10 Jul 2020 at 15:30hrs | 9603 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Mnangagwa considers tightening lockdown restrictions
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is reportedly considering changing the lockdown restrictions due to the sharp increase in positive cases.Online publication Zimlive reported that, "President Emmer...Published: 10 Jul 2020 at 12:46hrs | 8343 | by Mandla Ndlovu
July 31 mass demonstrators to be paid US$20 each?
Presidential Spokesperson George Charamba has alleged that the United States of America Embassy has bankrolled the much hyped 31st of July mass demonstrations. Writing on Twitter Charamba said...Published: 10 Jul 2020 at 12:15hrs | 7363 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'We're marching against looting'
OPPOSITION politician Jacob Ngarivhume, who is leading the July 31 nationwide protests, says the demonstrations will go ahead as Zimbabweans are reeling under corruption whose impact is more ruinous t...Published: 10 Jul 2020 at 07:07hrs | 2347 | by Staff reporter
Tighter lockdown for Harare, Bulawayo
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's government has announced plans to tighten lockdown regulations for Harare and Bulawayo after infections spiked to 885 as of Wednesday, with local infections also rising....Published: 10 Jul 2020 at 07:04hrs | 4614 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo instigating mass uprising in Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party on Monday accused exiled former minister Jonathan Moyo of agitating for "mass uprising" in the country and called for his extradition from Kenya.Zanu-PF secreta...Published: 10 Jul 2020 at 06:58hrs | 3690 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Not Worried About the 31st July Demonstrations.
Protesters may organize a protest as a way of publicly making their opinions heard in an attempt to influence public opinion or government policy, or they may undertake direct action in an attempt to ...Published: 09 Jul 2020 at 17:37hrs | 3113 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
'Zimbabwe has been marking time and going nowhere' - 40 years and still at it, insane
Dear Leonard Koni, "Zimbabwe is a like a soldier marking time and not going anywhere," you wrote in Bulawayo24."Our government has been so dysfunctional for a very long time, but the m...Published: 09 Jul 2020 at 07:58hrs | 1162 | by Wilbert Mukori
Mnangagwa pampers soldiers, police
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has pampered soldiers and the police, giving them between $5 000 and $8 000 COVID-19 allowances which critics say are meant to appease them ahead of the planned July 31 pr...Published: 09 Jul 2020 at 07:26hrs | 21280 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa tells mourners that he is unstoppable
OPPOSITION MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday said he was unstoppable and unfazed by his political woes that saw him lose the party headquarters, Morgan Richard Tsvangirai House and the reca...Published: 09 Jul 2020 at 07:24hrs | 7029 | by Staff reporter
The Unfollow Mnangagwa charade and plots of violence
THE past weeks have witnessed efforts by known opposition elements and their sponsored phantom characters taking part in the "Unfollow ED" campaign on microblogging site Twitter to create a false impr...Published: 09 Jul 2020 at 07:03hrs | 2104 | by Nduduzo Tshuma
Chamisa says change was near and Mnangagwa's end was nigh
OPPOSITION MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday said he was unstoppable and unfazed by his political woes that saw him lose the party headquarters, Morgan Richard Tsvangirai House and the reca...Published: 09 Jul 2020 at 07:00hrs | 1277 | by Staff reporter
Ngarivhume confident demo will attract multitudes
The organisers of the July 31 protests are confident that they will garner large crowds in the planned mass actions.Transform Zimbabwe leader, Jacob Ngarivhume who is main organiser of the pla...Published: 08 Jul 2020 at 18:29hrs | 1742 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF sweating over the planned July 31 mass protests
JITTERY Zanu-PF officials are sweating over the planned July 31 mass protests, which they claim are meant to topple President Emmerson Mnangagwa from power.Addressing a party meeting in Harare...Published: 08 Jul 2020 at 18:29hrs | 2366 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF frets over planned protests
ZANU-PF says the planned July 31 protests presented a threat to its hegemony and accused the opposition MDC Alliance of leading an "unholy alliance" to remove President Emmerson Mnangagwa unconstituti...Published: 08 Jul 2020 at 18:00hrs | 881 | by Staff reporter
Panicking Zanu PF hunting 'detractors' to stop protests - then hunt all 34% living in abject poverty
"Our party detractors continue with their anti-establishment agendas. The party is aware of the plan for mass protests (on July 31) being organised by the MDC Alliance renegades: Tajamuka, the Front f...Published: 08 Jul 2020 at 07:23hrs | 2286 | by Nomusa Garikai
'Coming protests are unstoppable' boasted MDC - blocked reforms for 20 years so can protest, genius!
The MDC e-rally gave the party leaders the opportunity to once again grandstand and drum their chest like silverback gorillas!"The video by this nurse (protesting nurse) is a reflection of the...Published: 07 Jul 2020 at 20:43hrs | 2891 | by Nomusa Garikai
Fresh push for Mnangagwa, Chamisa dialogue
Zimbabwe's clergy is on a fresh drive to bring political parties to the negotiating table aimed at coming up with lasting solutions to the country's worsening economic challenges, CITE reported....Published: 07 Jul 2020 at 19:08hrs | 2977 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala waiting for a signal from Chamisa
COMBATIVE MDC Alliance vice-chairperson, Job "Wiwa" Sikhala, has once again warned that the country is on the edge - adding that frustrated Zimbabweans could soon rise against the government.I...Published: 06 Jul 2020 at 18:00hrs | 9301 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa calls for unity of purpose
MDC Alliance president Nelson Chamisa has threatened to boycott the 2023 elections, saying there is need for electoral reforms before participating, while also hinting that the opposition party will s...Published: 06 Jul 2020 at 17:59hrs | 2772 | by Staff reporter
Riot police deployed to deal with nurses and doctors in Harare
The government has deployed members of the riot police to deal with doctors and nurses who were planning to engage in a peaceful demonstration at Sally Mugabe hospital. ...Published: 06 Jul 2020 at 10:03hrs | 6875 | by Mandla Ndlovu
ZANU PF Clueless as Nation Crisis Looms in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is in humanitarian meltdown; cases of corrupt officials and torture of citizens have become the talk of the day. The once breadbasket of Southern Africa has been reduced to begging for food a...Published: 05 Jul 2020 at 15:02hrs | 2044 | by Prince Njagu
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