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Donald Trump's bold plan to dismantle the 'Deep State'
In a sweeping statement, former President Donald Trump has outlined his comprehensive plan to dismantle what he refers to as the "Deep State," a term he uses to describe the entrenched bureaucratic ap...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 07:56hrs | 1692 | by Staff reporter
The year Mnangagwa tightened grip on power
The air crackled with anticipation on November 22, 2017 as Zimbabwe witnessed a moment etched in history.Emmerson Mnangagwa, the man once cast out, returned to his homeland not as a fugitive, ...Published: 31 Dec 2023 at 12:59hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
Kasukuwere raps Mnangagwa for reneging on 2018 campaign promises, looting minerals
SELF-EXILED former cabinet minister Saviour Kasukuwere says he will be filing his papers when the nomination court sits on Wednesday to select candidates for the upcoming general elections.He ...Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 06:59hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa cannot win any leadership position in a fair and open political process
Ex-cabinet minister Saviour Kasukuwere has written the following open letter to Zimbabweans as he prepares to return home for a run to be president:My Dear Comrades and Countrymen,I hu...Published: 19 Jun 2023 at 18:13hrs | 16 | by Saviour Kasukuwere
How genuine and sincere is Jonathan Moyo?
Zanu-PF spokesperson Chris Mutsvangwa has responded to exiled former cabinet ministers Jonathan Moyo and Patrick Zhuwao's letter of apology to the party.In his response, Mutsvangwa said the tw...Published: 19 Nov 2022 at 06:27hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mnangagwa's 5-year tenure divides public opinion
THE history of Zimbabwe is etched on the fateful events of November 14 and 21, 2017 an eventful week that saw soldiers roll their tanks onto the streets of Harare, culminating in the forced resignatio...Published: 18 Nov 2022 at 05:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Polad divided over election postponement
THE Political Actors Dialogue (Polad) platform set up by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in 2018 yesterday exposed a serious rift in the group over whether the country should postpone the 2023 elections....Published: 09 Aug 2021 at 07:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe has reformed security services
Security Sector Reform (SSR) aims to enhance Security Sector Governance (SSG) through the effective and efficient delivery of security under conditions of democratic oversight and control. SSR...Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 07:23hrs | 13 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mwonzora calls for national dialogue
NEWLY-ELECTED MDC-T president Douglas Mwonzora is eager to engage other political parties and civic organisations in a dialogue process he and his party hope could help rebuild the battered country....Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 06:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa goes down as Mnangagwa rises high
After 37 years in power, President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe resigned via in November 2017. His successor and former vice president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, promised a break from Mugabe's authoritarian ru...Published: 19 Nov 2020 at 08:33hrs | 5 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Muzamhindo pushes for National Dialogue Forum
AbstractThe document considers the potential for National Dialogue Forum to create substantial development outcomes to go beyond immediate political, economic and development settlements. Usin...Published: 29 May 2019 at 16:46hrs | 2 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
'Zimbabwe civil servants wage bill not too big'
RECENTLY, President Emmerson Mnangagwa swore in 18 commissioners for the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, the Police and Prisons and Correctional Services. NewsDay (ND) senior reporter Blessed Mhlanga...Published: 21 May 2019 at 08:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Good and sound advice for the Presidential Advisory Council (PAC)
To be quite honest and frank the Presidential advisory council which President Mnangagwa appointed have a tough assignment to accomplish though I still have some disputation over some names which were...Published: 08 Mar 2019 at 14:14hrs | 1 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Churches demand security reforms
ONE of the country's leading Christian bodies, the Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC), has written to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, urging him to restore economic and political stability following the...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 06:59hrs | 1 | by Staffr eporter
Only fair play will give Mnangagwa legitimacy
Following last week's proclamation of the election date by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe is now firmly on the road to polls — to decide the future of our country for at least the next five ...Published: 03 Jun 2018 at 19:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Will Zimbabweans be able to free themselves from the clutches of the military?
The structure and culture of an institution or indeed a country, follows its strategy and vision. The tools you choose to use must be suited for and in sync with your purpose and the goals you set out...Published: 10 Dec 2017 at 06:12hrs | 1 | by Mathabelazitha/Anvil
Mugabe travels so many km only to lie, Zimbabwe is Not committed to implementing SDs
After oppressing the Zimbabwean people and having literally shred their livelihood by ill intending policies, the self imposing dictator has again flown to United Nations for a Conference to Support t...Published: 13 Jun 2017 at 10:53hrs | 3 | by Zanda Shumba
MDC cast doubt on Biometric voting system
Opposition MDC has cautiously welcomed the planned Biometric voting system. It said it is important to note that the biometric system alone cannot address the plethora of challenges currently affectin...Published: 12 May 2016 at 10:20hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
MDC welcomes Biometric voting system
The MDC has welcome plans by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission to introduce the biometric voting system for the 2018 elections.In a statement MDC spokesperson Kurauone Chihwayi said however wh...Published: 12 May 2016 at 08:23hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
MDC-T must deal with Security Reforms if it wants to win 2018 General Elections
I greet all fellow Cadres in the struggle for Democracy in Zimbabwe. On my own Political Research as from 2012 before the 2013 General Elections upto today, I have find a number of issues ...Published: 19 Apr 2015 at 15:03hrs | 1 | by Prof Richard M Simango
Tsvangirai warns his supporters
MDC T leader Morgan Tsvangirai yesterday implored his techno savvy supporters not to divulge party plans and ideas on social platforms, saying such behaviour gave Zanu-PF ammunition to counter-strate...Published: 18 Jan 2015 at 08:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
MDC-T calls for partisan army generals to resign
THE MDC-T yesterday said securocrats who have partisanly dabbled in party politics should resign if they do not want to apologise for their "unprofessional conduct".In an interview with NewsD...Published: 13 Aug 2013 at 12:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe attacks US
Zanu-PF First Secretary and President,Robert Mugabe has castigated the America for interfering in Zimbabwe's politics.Addressing thousands of party supporters gathered at Chinhoyi University o...Published: 18 Jul 2013 at 14:10hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
'God wants Mugabe to go,' says Tsvangirai
PRIME Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, launching his third campaign to unseat veteran President Robert Mugabe, said nothing had been achieved to ensure a fairer vote but even God now wanted Mugabe to go....Published: 08 Jul 2013 at 19:23hrs | | by Agencies
South Africans shocked by Mugabe insults
South Africans reacted sharply to comments made by President Robert Mugabe during the launch of Zanu PF's election manifesto at Zimbabwe Grounds Friday.The country's octogenarian leader not on...Published: 06 Jul 2013 at 12:13hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'She is an ordinary stupid and idiotic street woman,' says Mugabe
President Robert Mugabe has come out guns blazing threatening to pull out of Sadc which he says is being influenced by "some stupid and idiotic woman" Lindiwe Zulu.Mugabe has told a gathering ...Published: 05 Jul 2013 at 19:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Electoral Commission says July 31 poll still stands
HARARE - Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) said Monday it was forging ahead with preparations for a July 31 poll even after regional leaders directed the ruling coalition asks the Constitutional Cou...Published: 19 Jun 2013 at 06:10hrs | | by Staff Reporter
'Zimbabweans must sort it out' says Dlamini-Zuma
African Union commission chair Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, speaking at a press conference in Geneva on Monday, questioned whether it was right to second-guess Zimbabwe's courts.Zimbabwe's Constit...Published: 18 Jun 2013 at 07:47hrs | | by Reuters, AFP
Tsvangirai wants polls delayed for reforms
Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai says there is too little time to meet the 31 July deadline for national elections.Key reforms to guarantee free and fair elections still needed to be implemen...Published: 06 Jun 2013 at 04:39hrs | | by BBC
Tsvangirai told to win the election first
PRIME Minister Morgan Tsvangirai should first win elections before calling for security sector reforms as this critical State institution, the world over, adapts to new socio-political environments o...Published: 30 May 2013 at 05:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai warns army generals
Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has taken a swipe at security service chiefs, warning they should stop posing as a threat to the will of the people and respect the country’s constit...Published: 14 May 2013 at 12:01hrs | | by News24
Why Tsvangirai can't win the generals
The opposition's attempt to win the army in Zimbabwe is not new and is unlikely to succeed as the military is keen to prove its loyalty to Mugabe.In these days of suspicion and mistrust amon...Published: 11 May 2013 at 21:43hrs | 1 | by M&G I Jason Moyo, Ray Ndlovu
Mugabe to unilaterally announce poll dates
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe vowed Friday to unilaterally announce dates for new elections, apparently ditching a Cabinet committee he established with Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai which was charged wi...Published: 11 May 2013 at 04:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
EU calls for 'security reforms'
The European Union (EU) is calling for Zimbabwe to implement security sector reform in a move Zanu-PF has described as direct interference in Zimbabwe's internal politics.EU ambassador to Zimb...Published: 06 May 2013 at 03:05hrs | | by Tendai Mugabe
Zanu-PF angers Zuma
ZANU-PF is headed for a showdown with Sadc over the party's refusal to implement a Global Political Agreement (GPA) resolution to effect security sector, media and other reforms before the holding o...Published: 24 Apr 2013 at 07:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Security services of Zim are renowned world over for diligence and professionalism' says Mnangagwa
Defence Minister Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday said security sector reforms are not part of the Global Political Agreement and parties pushing the agenda are driven by the illegal regime change mot...Published: 03 Apr 2013 at 23:47hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mugabe, Tsvangirai agree on army generals
Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai yesterday said he had agreed with President Robert Mugabe on a code of conduct for security forces.Addressing a Press conference in Harare after their traditi...Published: 19 Feb 2013 at 05:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe headed for another re-run!
After studying the course of Zimbabwean politics since 2007, I have a million reasons to believe that the next watershed elections will lead to a re-run.President Robert Mugabe told his Zanu-...Published: 08 Feb 2013 at 07:33hrs | | by Conilious Toga
Before President Jacob Zuma leaves for Zimbabwe
Before President Jacob Zuma leaves for Zimbabwe, he should pose a few questions to his advisers: "Is it worth it?", "Where are we getting it wrong?"; "How can we make a difference this time?", and so...Published: 24 Jun 2012 at 18:08hrs | 1 | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Nyikayaramba promotion to bolster Zanu-PF ahead of polls
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe's unilateral promotion of Douglas Nyikayaramba to the rank of Major-General in the Zimbabwe National Army is a move aimed at strengthening Zanu PF's position ahead of crucial e...Published: 06 Jan 2012 at 11:07hrs | | by Staff Writer
Zimbabwe elections before March 2012: Mugabe
Zanu-PF Presidential candidate and Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe says the date for the holding of elections will not go beyond March next year.Speaking at the Zanu-PF National Consultati...Published: 02 Sep 2011 at 19:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's CIO leaks illustrate need for security reforms
The leaked list of Zimbabwe's Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) operatives is proving that the CIO is nothing but an organisation of hired killers at the service of Robert Mugabe's political pa...Published: 15 Jul 2011 at 21:44hrs | 7 | by Makusha Mugabe
Zimbabwe's main political parties fail to reach agreement on security reforms
Zimbabwe's three main political parties have failed to reach an agreement on the electoral roadmap and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) might be forced to intervene and whip the warri...Published: 10 Jul 2011 at 08:23hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Zimbabwe Service Chiefs will accept election results: Biti
Morgan Tsvangirai's Movement for Democratic Change says it has reached an agreement with President Robert Mugabe's Zanu-PF party to dilute the powers of Zimbabwe's army and state security chiefs. ...Published: 06 Jun 2011 at 05:23hrs | | by Nare Msupatsila
Spy infested Zimbabwe Electoral Commission stall Zimbabwe election roadmap
MDC-T and Zanu-pf are at loggerheads on the composition of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission which has led to the stalling of the political road map which is the pre-condition for a free and fair e...Published: 26 Apr 2011 at 18:09hrs | 1 | by Ndou Paul
MDC-N wants polls deferred to 2013
MDC-M president in waiting, Welshman Ncube, has called for elections to be held in 2013 when they are constitutionally due because no meaningful electoral, media or security reforms have been put in p...Published: 07 Jan 2011 at 11:26hrs | 1 | by Byo24
US, Britain press Zimbabwe on vote reforms
Zimbabwe's future depends on credible elections and President Robert Mugabe's government must make major reforms to allow for a fair vote, major Western nations said on Wednesday."The coming m...Published: 23 Dec 2010 at 03:13hrs | 2 | by Byo24
Tsvangirai, Mugabe and Mutambara: "unity government is working well"
Harare: Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, President Robert Mugabe and Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara said yesterday (Monday 19 Dec ) the unity government was working well despite differ...Published: 21 Dec 2010 at 05:05hrs | | by Byo24
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