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CNN calls Mnangagwa 'old wine' to his face - after rigging elections again, vinegar turned poison
CNN calls Mnangagwa "old wine in a new bottle" forcing Zanu PF apologists and spin-doctors to burn the midnight oil in a futile attempt to portray the interview in more flattering terms."In an...Published: 10 hrs ago | 7507 | by Nomusa Garikai
Chiwenga ordered army to be in the streets of Harare - Hwende
MDC Alliance official Chalton Hwende has sensationally claimed that Vice President Constantino Chiwenga ordered soldiers to be on the street and killed seven suspected opposition supporters. "...Published: 19 hrs ago | 8445 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Chamisa frets over Madhuku, Manyeruke
THE Nelson Chamisa-led MDC Alliance has vowed to approach the seven-member commission probing the fatal shooting of seven civilians by the military on August 1, demanding that two of the commissioners...Published: 22 Sep 2018 at 09:37hrs | 3472 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa moves to thwart military threat
IN the aftermath of the recent general elections which gave him some semblance of political legitimacy, albeit a hotly-disputed presidential poll, President Emmerson Mnangagwa is now making bold yet r...Published: 21 Sep 2018 at 14:44hrs | 14353 | by Staff reporter
Sibusiso Moyo's emergency surgery 'successful'
Foreign Affairs and International Trade minister Sibusiso Moyo yesterday underwent what sources said had been a "successful" emergency surgery at a Harare hospital for a kidney-related ailment, the Da...Published: 21 Sep 2018 at 14:42hrs | 9265 | by Staff reporter§
Mnangagwa urged to set up independent body to investigate security services
GOVERNMENT has been urged to implement Section 210 of the Constitution which requires the State to set up an independent body to receive and investigate complaints against the security services....Published: 21 Sep 2018 at 06:56hrs | 435 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa appoints top ally as State Security minister
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday appointed his long-time ally Owen Ncube to the powerful position of Minister of State for National Security in the President's Office.Ncube, a Mnangagwa ...Published: 20 Sep 2018 at 06:49hrs | 1911 | by Staff reporter
Open for business starts with health funding, Mr Mnangagwa
ONE death is a death too many to justify. As the cholera outbreak ravaged populous Harare high-density suburbs Glen View and Budiriro for the second time within a decade, my heart grieves and prays th...Published: 19 Sep 2018 at 07:28hrs | 604 | by Cyprian M Ndawana
Mnangagwa in colonial relics show
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's official opening of the 9th Parliament of Zimbabwe yesterday turned into a public display of colonial regalia and trinkets in scenes that would fit well at Westminster A...Published: 19 Sep 2018 at 07:06hrs | 1237 | by Staff reporter
Teachers request ZIMSEC meeting
Teachers under the Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe PTZU have threatened to boycott participating in the upcoming ZIMSEC examinations if the examination board fails to engage them and come up wi...Published: 18 Sep 2018 at 16:31hrs | 712 | by Staff reporter
ZCTU honours 2006 torture victims
THE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has honoured its members who were brutally tortured by police on September 13 2006 after spearheading countrywide protests against social injustices by for...Published: 18 Sep 2018 at 07:48hrs | 329 | by Staff reporter
MDC plans to embarrass Mnangagwa today
Opposition legislators are planning to humiliate President Emmerson Mnangagwa when he presents SONA in Parliament today, as the Nelson Chamisa led MDC Alliance continues to refuse to accept his July 3...Published: 18 Sep 2018 at 07:15hrs | 1935 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to be heckled by Chamisa's MPs?
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa faces the prospect of being heckled by opposition members of the National Assembly when he opens the Ninth Parliament today, a sign that the country remains deeply polaris...Published: 18 Sep 2018 at 07:07hrs | 640 | by Staff reporter
Vendors blitz spreads to Masvingo as soldiers, police clear city
THE police blitz on vendors in major towns has spread to Masvingo, with soldiers and the police clearing the city at the weekend as government responds to the outbreak of cholera that has claimed 30 l...Published: 18 Sep 2018 at 06:40hrs | 662 | by Staff reporter
Chombo's trial postponed
FORMER Finance minister Ignatius Chombo's fraud trial was last week postponed pending a High Court's decision on an application challenging his arrest.Through his lawyer, Chombo applied for a ...Published: 17 Sep 2018 at 08:33hrs | 1246 | by Staff reporter
Street vendors vow to resist evictions
STREET vendors and market stall holders in Harare's CBD have vowed to return to their vending spots even after the state unleashed regular and municipal police Saturday to drive them off the streets f...Published: 16 Sep 2018 at 09:01hrs | 811 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa to expose Mnangagwa-linked companies
This threat was made in March 2018 and nothing was exposed, one wonders whether Nelson Chamisa had anything to expose.OPPOSITION leader and MDC Alliance...Published: 15 Sep 2018 at 09:27hrs | 4731 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa ups security
JOURNALISTS and some dignitaries were Thursday subjected to rigorous and humiliating body searches by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's security as they arrived for the commissioning of housing and tomat...Published: 15 Sep 2018 at 09:11hrs | 731 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's (Criminal) Record Check!
Chronicling abuses on women in Zimbabwe Dear Zimbabwean Women, It is high time we chronicled all abuses...Published: 15 Sep 2018 at 06:53hrs | 2284 | by Nomazulu Thata
Mthuli Ncube's jaywalk in corridors of power
Mthuli Ncube, who was appointed Finance minister last week, faces the daunting task of resuscitating the economy amid huge political hurdles and public expectations.Ncube has tabled an ambitio...Published: 14 Sep 2018 at 16:22hrs | 1189 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa is dead! what next?
Opportunistic leaders not only cost lives and resources but also set back the march to freedom by decades. In Zimbabwe and across Africa, democracy has suffered a steady decline in recent years becaus...Published: 13 Sep 2018 at 19:49hrs | 5605 | by Sam Wezhira
'Engage every Zimbabwean' Manyika tells ED - fishing for gravy train seat, reward for selling-out
"In an open letter to Mnangagwa dated September 11, (Noah) Manyika said there was need for the country to avoid the trauma of disputed elections in future to ensure whoever is elected can govern with ...Published: 13 Sep 2018 at 16:41hrs | 2368 | by Nomusa Garikai
Zimbabwe army threatens
The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) will not hesitate to deal decisively with any forms of indiscipline which drag the image and reputation of the force into disrepute, a senior army official has said. ...Published: 13 Sep 2018 at 06:15hrs | 1099 | by Staff reporter
Villagers deprived of government food aid
Zimbabwe Peace Project has revealed that villagers were deprived of government sponsored food aid in the run up top elections.ZPP said these reprisals manifested through deprivation of governm...Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 16:28hrs | 1258 | by Stephen Jakes
Latest on Chamisa's 'inauguration' as 'president'
Zimbabwe's main opposition party will this week hold a mock inauguration to name its leader Nelson Chamisa as the country's president, highlighting its claims the July 30 election was rigged.C...Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 06:58hrs | 6334 | by AFP
Jonathan Moyo roasts Grace Mugabe
Former Higher and Tertiary Education Jonathan Moyo minister has turned against his one-time ally and former first lady, Grace Mugabe.Yesterday, Moyo turned his guns on Grace, accusing her of l...Published: 11 Sep 2018 at 13:31hrs | 1306 | by Staff reporter
No difference between Grace Mugabe & Judas Iscariot
The only difference between Grace Mugabe and Judas Iscariot is on gender, otherwise, they are a brother and a sister from different mothers. Judas Iscariot betrayed Christianity because of some few pi...Published: 11 Sep 2018 at 09:40hrs | 5012 | by Don Chigumba
Jonathan Moyo statment on Mugabe
Media enquiries have drawn my attention to a front-page story in today's Standard newspaper in which the former first lady, Mrs Grace Mugabe, is said to have called on her alleged followers, presumed ...Published: 11 Sep 2018 at 09:01hrs | 6332 | by Prof Jonathan N Moyo
Jonathan Moyo's messy fallout with Grace Mugabe
Media enquiries have drawn my attention to a front-page story in today's (9 September) Standard newspaper in which the former first lady, Mrs Grace Mugabe, is said to have called on her alleged follow...Published: 11 Sep 2018 at 06:27hrs | 1927 | by Jonathan Moyo
'I will attract investors,' promised new Finance Minister - first resolve underlying illegitimacy issues
"I promise to do my best, I am a hard worker and I want to see Zimbabwe record strong and sustained growth. I also want to see creation of jobs and one of my major priorities would be to attract forei...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 07:27hrs | 3718 | by Nomusa Garikai
Election 2018 the aftermath and opportunities to embrace
Politics is not entertainment neither is it Christian evangelical crusades. Politicians need to be serious and not take the electorate for granted as there are not there to entertain or preach. Grante...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 07:19hrs | 193 | by Zimbabwe Solidarity Campaign
International live ammunition laws
We reflect on the legalities of soldiers using live fire on protesters. The highly-charged political violent demonstrations and the ensuing shooting of people on August 1 was one of the worst of its k...Published: 08 Sep 2018 at 08:31hrs | 399 | by Miriam Tose Majome
Zimbabwe doomed as May, Merkel back Mnangagwa
On August 28, British Prime Minister Theresa May arrived in Cape Town, South Africa, for a one-day working visit. This visit was part of a three-nation tour of South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria designed...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 07:04hrs | 1023 | by Tafi Mhaka
ED rigged the elections, first came cash shortage and next is the exodus - no lights to turn out
"If Kinnock wins today will the last person to leave Britain please turn out the lights." Screamed the headlines in The Sun April 1992, Britain's leading tabloid newspaper. Neil Kinnock, Labour, did n...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 06:56hrs | 1180 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
ED rigged elections, per se, illegitimate and 'Chamisa holds the key' argue Biti - what a narcissist
Zimbabwe is in serious trouble already with unemployment at the dizzying heights of 90%, basic services such as clean running water and health all but collapsed and 75% of our people living on US$1.00...Published: 06 Sep 2018 at 16:37hrs | 2520 | by Nomusa Garikai
Chamisa's MDC admits it lost the elections
Today was a gleeful day in Parliament. Everybody showed up, dressed in their fanciest suits and best dresses. It was a sunny day, spirits were high, small-talk was held abundantly. Refreshments were s...Published: 05 Sep 2018 at 21:46hrs | 17682 | by Anthony Mkondo
Commission of inquiry meant to discredit MDC Alliance- Ruhanya
The political commentator Pedzisai Ruhanya has said the commission of inquiry set by President Emmerson Mnangagwa was set up to discredit the MDC Alliance for allegedly sparking violence which led to ...Published: 05 Sep 2018 at 21:43hrs | 1185 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe economy skids
Analysts have raised fears that the country's troubled economy could soon plunge into another full blown crisis akin to the ugly 2008 hyper-inflationary era — unless the government acts urgently to ...Published: 05 Sep 2018 at 15:46hrs | 1909 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa can't rig economy,' says Chamisa
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday said President Emmerson Mnangagwa was doomed and will not be able to resolve the country's worsening economic meltdown because his government suffers a ser...Published: 05 Sep 2018 at 07:12hrs | 5673 | by Staff reporter
MDC Alliance youths call for Zec disbandment
YOUTH leaders from various political parties and civil society groups convening under the banner of National Electoral Reform Agenda (Nera) youth forum yesterday petitioned Parliament, demanding the r...Published: 05 Sep 2018 at 06:58hrs | 393 | by Staff reporter
MDC Alliance Youth Assembly leadership under Siege
We have noted with heavy heart the harassment of MDC Alliance Youth leaders by the regime of Zanu pf. The National Chairperson Happymore Chidziva, Deputy Secretary General Chamu Madya and Cde ...Published: 04 Sep 2018 at 07:19hrs | 1944 | by Fanuel Chinowaita National Spokesperson of MDC Alliance Students' Council
MDC youth leader Chidziva arrested
MDC National Youth leader, Happymore Chidziva has presented himself at the Harare Law and Order where he is being charged with inciting public violence during the pre-election campaign rally in Gweru....Published: 03 Sep 2018 at 12:40hrs | 5356 | by MDC Information Department
Empower youth, don't limit them
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa and Zanu PF's campaign message was anchored on empowering the youth to ensure they blended well with party stalwarts in his Cabinet as a way to groom the young people for ...Published: 03 Sep 2018 at 06:31hrs | 86 | by Editorial - newsday
New faces needed to return trust, inspire growth
So President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term of office is now underway as the clock started ticking the minute he was inaugurated and took oath of office. He is aware of what lies ahead and the burden of ch...Published: 03 Sep 2018 at 06:25hrs | 111 | by Tapiwa Gomo
In Zimbabwe commissions of inquiry will always fail
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's newly-established commission of inquiry into the politically-motivated violence of August 1 that led to the death of at least six civilians is bound to fail just like se...Published: 02 Sep 2018 at 12:56hrs | 361 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa implored to 'refresh' cabinet
VICE-PRESIDENTS Constantino Chiwenga and Kembo Mohadi yesterday took the oath of office at a time President Emmerson Mnangagwa is facing a litmus test over the calibre of ministers who will constitute...Published: 01 Sep 2018 at 13:38hrs | 955 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's supporters threaten to defy the ban
POLITICAL tempers flared again yesterday after police blocked opposition MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa's "thank you" campaign rally scheduled for Kwekwe this weekend, with the latter's supporters...Published: 01 Sep 2018 at 09:15hrs | 998 | by Staff reporter
MDC Alliance vows to defy police ban
THE Nelson Chamisa-led MDC Alliance has vowed to go ahead with its "Thank you" rally in Kwekwe tomorrow despite the police's refusal to sanction it.Party national organiser Amos Chibaya argued...Published: 01 Sep 2018 at 09:02hrs | 197 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's bias will compromise his power - MLF
Mthwakazi Liberation Front spokesperson Ndabezinhle Fuyane has said President Emmerson Mnangagwa's bias in dealing with the shooting of civilians on August 1 will compromise his power."The bia...Published: 31 Aug 2018 at 06:51hrs | 4970 | by Stephen Jakes
'Mnangagwa's shooting inquiry a PR stunt'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's commission of inquiry into the August 1 army shootings that left seven people dead and a dozen others injured in Harare is just an international public relations stunt t...Published: 31 Aug 2018 at 06:50hrs | 1195 | by Staff reporter
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