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Zimbabwe at crossroads: Is it Mnangagwa, Chiwenga, Geza or Chamisa?
1. IntroductionZimbabwe is at the crossroads, again. The country is again being discussed in newsrooms, churches, embassies, business chambers, beerhalls, and social ...Published: 12 hrs ago | 1755 | by Eddie Mahembe, PhD
The idea of Zimbabwe and Matabeleland question
I think the best way to understand the present day manifestations and character of Matebeleland politics is to situate them properly historically and politically within the broader terrain of the deve...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 17:01hrs | 1859 | by Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni
Mnangagwa regime's intolerance to demonstrations is what threatens peace and stability in Zimbabwe
Democracy in Zimbabwe is now in the intensive care unit! In any genuine democracy, demonstrations are a normal and indispensable part of life. They are a visible, collective, and power...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 12:13hrs | 667 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Teachers condemn mandatory civic days to fund Independence Day Celebrations
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has strongly opposed a government directive mandating schools in Gweru district to hold civic days aimed at raising funds for the upcoming Inde...Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 06:45hrs | 250 | by Staff reporter
Alarm bells ringing as the regime panics: Veteran Activists Association Zimbabwe (Vaaz)
When the Nation's war Chest is paraded on the streets and "Dr Amai The Second" traverse the nation to rave and rant at hastily arranged rallies then you know The house is on Fire .It is an open secret...Published: 19 Mar 2025 at 15:18hrs | 2167 | by Mandava Blessing National Spokesperson
Bombshell fires up Zimbabwe's succession battle
It was a war veteran and senior Zanu-PF member named Blessed Geza, also known as "Bombshell", who launched a verbal offensive against Mnangagwa.A long convoy of armoured personnel tanks rollin...Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 07:16hrs | 3818 | by Staff reporter
DR Congo offers $5m bounties for rebel leaders
The Democratic Republic of Congo government has offered a reward of $5m (£4m) for help arresting three leaders of a rebel group which has seized much of the east of the country this year.Corn...Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 10:46hrs | 614 | by Staff reporter
Decoding and explaining the co-existence between Nelson Chamisa and ZANU-PF
Decoding and explaining the co-existence between Nelson Chamisa and ZANU-PF in the Zimbabwean authoritarian context: A case of captured popular opposition leadership1. Introduction...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 09:34hrs | 2000 | by Justice Alfred Mavedzenge
Tshabangu and Chamisa are the same
While we all agree that Nelson Chamisa is a coward and a damn tribalist who through Central Intelligence advice disembarked from the freedom train midway, some of us strongly feel that Sengezo TShaban...Published: 26 Feb 2025 at 21:55hrs | 1258 | by Gugugu Magorira
Tungwarara's world crumbles, war vets bribes face backlash
Controversial Presidential advisor, Paul Tempter Tungwarara's temptation to bribe veterans of the liberation struggle has faced criticism when he recently...Published: 17 Feb 2025 at 22:11hrs | 2493 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Precab farm engagement and my thoughts on the proposed extension of the term of office for President Emmerson Mnangagwa
Last weekend, President Emmerson Mnangagwa's family hosted Zanu PF officials and other political figures at its Precab Farm in Kwekwe where, mainly, the business of the day was the touring of the farm...Published: 18 Jan 2025 at 13:12hrs | 805 | by Innocent Ndibali
Visit by my nemesis ED and Chiwenga will be story of my life!" boasted Chamisa. But why nemesis!
This visit by my nemesis ED and General Chiwenga and the dynamics around it will feature prominently in the story of my life." Posted Chamisa on X accompanied by a video of motorcade of the two arrivi...Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 10:06hrs | 1558 | by Wilbert Mukori
Zanu-PF youth leader rallies support for Mnangagwa
Liberty Gumende, a Mutare-based entrepreneur and youth leader in the Zanu-PF party, has lauded President Emmerson Mnangagwa for his commitment to empowering Zimbabwe's youth. Gumende, who was recently...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:48hrs | 255 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa slogan widens factional rifts in Zanu-PF
The controversial Zanu-PF slogan "2030 VaMnangagwa vanenge vachipo" (2023: President Mnangagwa will still be in power) has ignited factional divisions within the ruling party, exposing deepening crack...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:45hrs | 257 | by Staff reporter
Mysterious fire destroys family's 12 huts
A devastating and mysterious fire recently ravaged five homesteads in Chimbudzi Village, Chief Mawarire's area in Mwenezi District, leaving the Chimbudzi family homeless and in desperate need of assis...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 09:54hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF is the big monster
AS recent as last week, Elon Musk's fortune had swelled to a stupendous and eye-watering US$348 billion, making him probably the richest man on the planet.It is just obscene that one person's ...Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 08:25hrs | 304 | by Bishop Lazarus
Mnangagwa now a regional pariah: The cost of meddling in neighboring countries' electoral processes
Since Emmerson Mnangagwa assumed the presidency of Zimbabwe in 2017, his leadership has been marked by a series of controversial political decisions, both within his own country and in the broader Sou...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 15:17hrs | 1647 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Why Kamala Harris Lost and How Donald Trump Won: A Deep Analysis of the 2024 US Election
Today I am mourning, but this too shall favour me - Donald Trump's victory and Kamala Harris's loss carry lessons for us all. She joined the race just 107 days ago, facing a former president who began...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 12:43hrs | 1744 | by Ifeanyi Abraham
MRP blasts Munhumutapa over private member bill
Mthwakazi Republic Party leader Mqondisi Moyo has blasted 'King Munhumutapa' Timothy Chiminya over his private member bill tabled in parliament seeking to take traditional leaders' authority from the ...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 09:43hrs | 299 | by Stephen Jakes
Calls for Chiwenga to succeed Mnangagwa intensify amid Zanu-PF's 2028 campaign
Calls for Vice President Constantino Chiwenga to succeed President Emmerson Mnangagwa are intensifying, even as some sections of Zanu-PF campaign for Mnangagwa to rule beyond 2028. Some members of the...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 20:12hrs | 1437 | by Stephen Jakes
ZANU-PF's 'liberation' lie: The party never fought for democracy
In a recently circulating audio clip, a former senior Zimbabwean army commander made the shocking declaration that if there are any attempts to remove ZANU-PF from power, bloodshed will follow. ...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 19:58hrs | 356 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe's MRP rallies behind Nigeria's Yoruba people's secession lobby
Zimbabwe's Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP), which advocates for the secession of Matabeleland and the Midlands from Zimbabwe to restore a Mthwakazi State, has expressed its support for Nigeria's Yoruba...Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 22:33hrs | 468 | by Stephen Jakes
Ex-cop escapes jail time after assaulting son
A former police officer, Noel Muzenda (39), has avoided a custodial sentence following his conviction for assaulting his 10-year-old son in Eastview. The incident, which was captured on video by conce...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 08:37hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
Hichilema alarmed by prospects of defeat and prosecution for corruption
When Zambia experienced democratic backsliding between 2011 and 2021, the deliberate use of legal mechanisms to weaken opposition parties played a central role. Lawfare has been a constant theme of Za...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 17:08hrs | 2651 | by Sishuwa Sishuwa
Tshinga Dube: A legacy of courage, resilience
The recent passing of Tshinga Dube has cast a profound sense of sorrow across the nation, as Zimbabwe reflects on the enduring legacy of one of its most resilient and visionary leaders. Dube was a sym...Published: 06 Oct 2024 at 10:04hrs | 204 | by Staff reporter
Mavhaire's return divides Zanu-PF
Members of Zanu-PF's Masvingo District are expressing dissatisfaction over the readmission of former politburo member Dzikamai Mavhaire into the party. The District Coordinating Committee (DCC) has ra...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 09:17hrs | 1706 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa succession open for debate'
A fierce debate has surfaced within Zimbabwe's ruling party, Zanu-PF, over a proposal to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term beyond 2028, as revealed by party spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangw...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 16:02hrs | 1469 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi rallies mining investors
Vice President Kembo Mohadi has urged investors from Indonesia and other countries to explore mining opportunities in Zimbabwe, emphasizing the importance of local value addition and beneficiation. ...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 07:49hrs | 58 | by Staff reporter
Nelson Chamisa: The Biblical Joshua that never was
With Zimbabwe being largely a Christian nation where religion and politics are juxtaposed, the former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa touted himself as the Biblical Joshua sa...Published: 31 Aug 2024 at 11:17hrs | 645 | by Brighton Chiseva
Mozambique's Frelimo launches political campaign in Zimbabwe
Mozambique's ruling party, Frelimo, has launched its political campaign in Zimbabwe ahead of the country's elections scheduled for October 9, 2024. The campaign was initiated at Tendai Hall i...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 15:36hrs | 876 | by Staff reporter
The Power of Nonviolent Resistance in Zimbabwe
No to third term. Zimbabwe's political landscape has long been dominated by fear and violence. For decades, the ruling party, ZANU-PF, has maintained its grip on power by instilling fear through a wel...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 16:09hrs | 371 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
EFF Zimbabwe rallies citizens to support Mnangagwa
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Zimbabwe has urged citizens to rally behind President Mnangagwa in his new role as the Southern African Development Community (SADC) chairman. EFF Zimbabwe'...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 13:46hrs | 926 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe political parties should account for disbursed funds
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) has called for increased public scrutiny and accountability for political parties receiving funding under the Political Parties Finance Act. ...Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 07:16hrs | 129 | by Staff reporter
India independence: Narendra Modi congratulates contingent from Paris Olympics
While commemorating his country's 78th independence day this Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has on Thursday congratulate the Indian contingent that represented the South Asian nation at the ju...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 18:03hrs | 157 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Chamisa rallies Zimbabweans ahead of Harare Sadc summit
Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has urged Zimbabweans to seek solutions beyond the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to address the country's ongoing polit...Published: 11 Aug 2024 at 18:42hrs | 2847 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF dismisses Chiwenga endorsement message
ZANU-PF provincial leaders in Bulawayo have denied endorsing Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga to succeed President Emmerson Mnangagwa, contrary to a statement circulating on social media. ...Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 07:02hrs | 3102 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa says it's 'impossible' to run a political party in Zimbabwe
Nelson Chamisa, the former leader of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party, has described the challenges of running a political party in Zimbabwe's dictatorial environment as nearly...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 17:42hrs | 2084 | by Staff reporter
Are we cursed as Zimbabweans?
Let us not pretend and lie to each other. We need to be brutally honest.Have we not, at some point, asked ourselves or one another this question?Are we cursed as Zimbabweans?...Published: 29 Jul 2024 at 08:13hrs | 1292 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Tatenda Mavetera snubbed over ED2030 campaign
Zanu-PF legislator Tatenda Mavetera of Chikomba West district faced disappointment when her victory rally was abruptly cancelled due to poor attendance, allegedly stemming from her perceived support f...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 20:14hrs | 2023 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa must stop abusing Matabele genocide victims and pay US$ 100 billion compansation
It is very unfortunate that Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa pretends as if he did not see the Notice of Demand For The Restoration Of Matabeleland State delivered to the President's office by MLO President Cde ...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 06:44hrs | 1217 | by Israel Dube
US-based NGO Ford Foundation fingered in Kenya protests
Kenyan President William Ruto on Monday accused the US-based Ford Foundation of sponsoring "anarchy" and funding anti-government protests that descended into deadly mayhem last month.The East ...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 07:39hrs | 944 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa trying to cling to power post 2030
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's allies and supporters within Zanu-PF are intensifying their bid to extend his rule beyond the 2028 constitutional limit, aiming for a new deadline of 2030. This move is ...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 10:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zambia's President rallies investors to pick KAZA opportunities
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has called on investors to explore opportunities in the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA) beyond the traditional mining sector. ...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 11:23hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Malawi swears in top comedian as vice-president
Top comedian-turned-politician Micheal Usi has been sworn as Malawi's vice-president at a ceremony held in parliament in the capital, Lilongwe.The 55-year-old replaces Saulos Chilima, who died...Published: 23 Jun 2024 at 12:55hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
Zupco forced to suspend operation
The Zimbabwe Passenger Company (Zupco) has been forced to suspend operations due to a fuel shortage, despite the country having adequate fuel supplies. This crisis, ongoing for three weeks, is...Published: 04 Jun 2024 at 12:52hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe authorities mix charm with force to shore up ZiG
THE introduction of the world's newest currency in April inspired a reggae artist to record a song praising the ZiG, or Zimbabwe Gold.The catchy tune, titled "Zig Mari," received generous play...Published: 27 May 2024 at 09:56hrs | 4 | by Associated Press
Obert Mpofu rallies Zimbabweans to embrace patriotism for national development
Members of the League of Patriots paid a courtesy call on the Secretary General of ZANU PF, Obert Mpofu, who emphasized the importance of patriotism, diligence, and hard work in building a strong nati...Published: 23 May 2024 at 09:17hrs | 22 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa's demotion of Bimha stirs speculation
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's purported demotion of Zanu PF commissar Mike Bimha to an ordinary politburo member has stirred speculation about a larger strategy aimed at solidifying his power beyond ...Published: 22 May 2024 at 09:57hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe warms up to Mnangagwa
THE last time former first lady Grace Mugabe made a public statement was on November 5, 2017 at Rufaro Stadium in Harare.At an event dubbed "Super Sunday" in some quarters, she gathered thousa...Published: 19 May 2024 at 12:40hrs | 42 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo now owns Chihuri's US$7m house
Exiled former Zimbabwe Republic Police commissioner Augustine Chihuri's US$7 million mansion in Harare has been snapped up by Wicknell Chivayo, a convicted criminal-cum-tenderpreneur with access to Pr...Published: 18 May 2024 at 11:06hrs | 64 | by Staff reporter
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