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Vote-buying for beginners: A Zvigananda guide to electoral philanthropy

Meet Taurai Kandishaya - philosopher of the gutter, hustler by vocation, and a loyal missionary of the Zvigananda gospel: "In Harare, money speaks; morals take a kombi." He recently took to Facebook to reveal what the new gospel of Zimbabw…

Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 07:19hrs | | by Reason Wafawarova

Zimbabwe's biggest thief of our generation

The biggest thief of our generation, he stole your vote. He gave you hope, then stole it from you! He said help was on the way, and he promised you a NEW ZIMBABWE. He said God was in it. He said polling stations were covered.He has done no…

Published: 06 Nov 2023 at 05:45hrs | | by Phrophet DrCde Madzibaba Adamski Jahman

Zimbabweans must defy voter suppression in the elections

One can fairly conclude that what is happening here in Zimbabwe on polling day is an attempt at voter suppression in opposition electoral strongholds in the metropolitan provinces. Reader, let me first state that I went to vote at the open…

Published: 23 Aug 2023 at 20:41hrs | | by Dr Phillan Zamchiya

A vote not cast, is a future lost

SOME citizens think that voting is a waste of time. Many a time, these people don't think that their circumstances can be changed by voting because of the assumption that associates politics with dirtiness.Bad things sometimes happen in po…

Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 05:58hrs | | by Nicholas Aribino and Cyprian Muchemwa

Why Zimbabweans will vote for Zanu-PF, according to Dr Obert Mpofu

ZIMBABWE is a few weeks away from the much-awaited harmonised elections.Zanu-PF is poised for a resounding victory.Thanks to the milestone-unleashing pedigree of Cde Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa since the first day he became the Presiden…

Published: 30 Jul 2023 at 07:51hrs | | by Dr Obert Moses Mpofu

Use your voice: Use your vote

As the elections in Zimbabwe draw near, there is a sense of excitement and anticipation that grips the nation. For many, this is a chance to choose a leader who will steer Zimbabwe into the future. It is an opportunity to make a difference…

Published: 28 Jun 2023 at 13:16hrs | 41 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo

Zimbabweans must vote against unpatriotic MPs

WE, the Zimbabwe Diaspora Vote Initiative, a non-partisan group of Zimbabweans living abroad, feel betrayed by Zanu PF parliamentarians and President Emmerson Mnangagwa for failing to amend the Electoral Act to include the diaspora vote. A…

Published: 27 Jun 2023 at 06:00hrs | | by Zimbabwe Diaspora Vote Initiative

History of election mischief: From mlolongo system to vote buying

Once upon a time, each candidate at the General Election was assigned his own ballot box. It is the ballot papers inside your box that determined the poll outcome.The ballot box was only identified with your campaign photo â€“ and in some …

Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 07:16hrs | | by John Kamau

6 years of false promises

IT is now six years since President Emmerson Mnangagwa took over political power from the now late former President Robert Mugabe with the assistance of the military.Mnangagwa promised a break from the past.He declared zero tolerance to co…

Published: 09 Jun 2023 at 05:46hrs | | by Citizen

Mnangagwa's govt should allow diasporans to vote

THE Zimbabwe Diaspora Initiative, a non-partisan group of Zimbabweans living abroad who are interested in participating in Zimbabwe's national elections, was pleased to read of Information minister Monica Mutsvangwa's meeting with the Aust…

Published: 09 Jun 2023 at 05:46hrs | | by Rosewiter Mangiroza Zimbabwe Diaspora Vote Initiative chairperson

Zimbabweans in foreign lands demand right to vote

FOLLOWING intensive discussion by over 200 Zimbabweans living in Australia and New Zealand who are interested in exercising their constitutional right to vote next year, a letter was written to President Emmerson Mnangagwa on April 15, 202…

Published: 04 Jul 2022 at 05:59hrs | | by Padmore Kufa

Voter registration must intensify

THE Community Tolerance Reconciliation and Development (Cotrad) in collaboration with the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) held a series of voter education activities in Masvingo province through various initiatives such as sporting tou…

Published: 26 Apr 2022 at 07:24hrs | | by Cotrad

Why you should register, turn up to vote

THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec)rolled out the second phase of the biometric voter registration (BVR) process on the 11th of this month. After registering approximately 80 000 new voters in the first phase, the election management b…

Published: 26 Apr 2022 at 07:23hrs | | by Brighton Taruberekera

When even shame could not save us . . .

VOTING came and went.The election madness hung over our heads for some time, until the Constitutional Court made a ruling with regards to who had won the presidency.President Emmerson Mnangagwa was finally declared winner, despite contesta…

Published: 23 Nov 2018 at 05:45hrs | | by Garikai Tunhira

Why rural vote is heart, soul of Zimbabwean democracy

Rural folk did not limit their usefulness to war times because even when we got political independence, the country still needed to protect itself from cultural and economic colonisers. In this new task, the rural folks did not disappoint.…

Published: 06 Sep 2018 at 05:32hrs | | by Charles Motsi

Protest vote yields mediocrity in Bulawayo

SAD chaotic scenes characterised the swearing in of Bulawayo city councillors last Friday with irate residents meting out instant justice on a councillor whose behaviour they deemed unacceptable. Activists aligned to the Mthwakazi Republic…

Published: 03 Sep 2018 at 05:16hrs | | by Editorial - chronicle

Dynamics of the rural vote

Recent developments in the Zimbabwean electoral cycles have once again demonstrated the important role that peasants play in determining the country's future.Zimbabwe has a total of 63 districts, of which 58 are rural, thereby giving a per…

Published: 08 Aug 2018 at 05:42hrs | | by Dumisani Ncube

In defence of Zimbabwe's rural voter

WHEN the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) started announcing the 2018 election results, there was a lot of urban/social media anger at rural voters. The numbers that were being announced were indicating that the ruling Zanu PF party was…

Published: 02 Aug 2018 at 06:39hrs | | by Takura Zhangazha

If the people say 'Yes', why should Chamisa say 'No'?

Yesterday saw some skirmishes in Harare as opposition hoodlums caused mayhem protesting the outcome of the July 30 elections which, ironically and for the first time in recent times, was widely seen as credible by the international communi…

Published: 02 Aug 2018 at 06:31hrs | | by Tichaona Zindoga, and Nobleman Runyanga

A Message from the Zimbabwean worker: Vote ED

This day is the most crucial in our history. We have no room for error. We have no space to stay at home and be bystanders.  We must speak with our feet. We must make our votes count. As a member of the Zimbabwean Workers For Jus…

Published: 30 Jul 2018 at 09:21hrs | | by Thomas Nkala

Chamisa vs Mnangagwa: 'It is a David - Goliath affair'

Nelson Chamisa steps down from the podium. The crowd is still cheering.Promises have been made, slogans shouted, jokes cracked and prayers said.The campaign is drawing to an end. The rally in Chitungwiza, a sprawling satellite town of the …

Published: 29 Jul 2018 at 09:28hrs | | by The Guardian

Compelling reasons why young people should vote for Mnangagwa

THE Zimbabwean economy has been in a coma for a long time and President Mnangagwa has cast a bright light on the country's fortunes as he puts the economy over politics since assuming the reins last November. In normal circumstances, the s…

Published: 24 Jul 2018 at 12:57hrs | 359 | by Masimba Mavaza

May the will of Zimbabweans prevail, finally

IT is not far from the truth that the will of the people has been suppressed in the last four decades in which Zanu-PF, under Robert Mugabe, ruled the country heavy-handedly.From the day which Joshua Nkomo, affectionately known as "Father …

Published: 24 Jul 2018 at 06:00hrs | | by Learnmore Zuze

Our vote or face: Which right to protect?

Simmering tension brew across the entire body politic in the country as the national polling day draw near. The major standoff lies with the processes that lead to free, fair and credible election. Firstly, the issue of ballot paper procur…

Published: 14 Jul 2018 at 11:02hrs | | by Benny Gudo

I am sorry Mr Chamisa, but my vote isn't yours

To begin with, I must applaud the MDC Alliance for coming up with a splendid document.It does take some effort and concern and obviously all the issues at the heart of the Zimbabwean are hard to summarise in a mere 106 pages. So let's acco…

Published: 09 Jun 2018 at 14:40hrs | | by Radar

Red flags ahead of July 30 elections

THE campaign season is already in full-swing and judging from what is happening from the terraces it seems the electoral playingfield has shifted from being "very" uneven to being relatively "even", although there are still concerns around…

Published: 06 Jun 2018 at 06:15hrs | | by Admire Mare

Why vote President Mnangagwa in the coming elections

The Zimbabwean economy has been in the doldrums for close to two decades. President E.D Mnangagwa has been the light at the end of the tunnel as his administration priorities the economy over politics. This paradigm shift has insinuated hi…

Published: 29 May 2018 at 13:35hrs | | by Rudo Saungweme

Why Chamisa will win 2018 elections

BILL Taylor, in his article Do you pass the leadership test, alludes to the fact that the true mark of a leader is the willingness to stick with a bold course of action - an unconventional business strategy, a unique product development ro…

Published: 19 May 2018 at 14:04hrs | | by Edwin Ndlovu

LATEST: Zanu-PF primary poll winners list out

Zanu-PF yesterday announced the official list of candidates who will contest the forthcoming National Assembly elections on the ruling party's ticket. The resul

Published: 03 May 2018 at 15:24hrs | | by Staff reporter

2018 polls could be Zanu-PF's waterloo

In the past few weeks, the chorus has been how good Zanu-PF is at organising and how they have got the rural areas on lockdown.There is a defeatism about it, as activists and some in the media seem to think that the opposition cannot come …

Published: 03 May 2018 at 06:02hrs | | by Nqaba Matshazi

Youth vote used to be insignificant in Zim polls

Today though, we know about 60 percent of those who registered to vote in this year's election largely fall under the youth category â€” never mind the constitutional definition of the term, 'youth' ends at 35 years. The sheer effort of ge…

Published: 07 Mar 2018 at 05:31hrs | | by Sharon Hofisi

I was not going to vote Tsvangirai, but

FEBRUARY 14, 2018 will forever be remembered as a huge day in the Southern African Development Community region in general and Zimbabwe in particular.President Edgar Lungu of Zambia reshuffled Cabinet, a move which defied any rationale, Pr…

Published: 03 Mar 2018 at 11:27hrs | 1142 | by Prof Changamire

'Mnangagwa must allow Diasporans to vote'

EDITOR,President Emmerson Mnangagwa tried hard to impress at the just-ended 48th World Economic Forum, but a few mistakes that he made could work against him.The biggest error he made was to answer a question on whether the Zimbabweans liv…

Published: 31 Jan 2018 at 14:07hrs | | by Kennedy Kaitano

I can't wait to vote for Tsvangirai, Cdes

MY former Comrades, I would want to believe that you are still steadfastly on my side. It really gets me mad to notice that the media and the people are already erroneously referring to me as former president when they should refer to me a…

Published: 31 Jan 2018 at 12:00hrs | | by CZ

2018 Zimbabwe's most expensive vote

If in 2018 I decide, as I should, to exercise my right and responsibility to cast my vote in the watershed Zimbabwean elections, it is going to cost me an arm and a leg.Fadzai Mahere wants to be a Member of Parliament for Mount Pleasant co…

Published: 03 Sep 2017 at 09:50hrs | | by Ronald Ncube

South Africa will be better off if the vote to oust Zuma proves to be a damp squib

Relying on one event to change a country usually ends in tears - particularly when you pin so much on it that you endanger your future.The event on which many in the South African mainstream are pinning their hopes is the motion of no conf…

Published: 05 Aug 2017 at 08:40hrs | | by Steven Friedman, University of Johannesburg

Zimbabwe presidency won through ballot box

Zimbabwe's mass and social media are awash with suggestions and arguments about who should or will succeed President Mugabe, and when.The succession debate should actually be dealt with at two levels, the Zanu-PF party level, and the Gover…

Published: 19 Jul 2017 at 05:41hrs | | by Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu

Why Masvingo should Vote For Chadzamira

For a long time the people of Masvingo have been taken for granted by Robert and his top tribal Cabal. Masvingo's potential has been downgraded to a level that it is perceived as a backward region with backward people. They hate Masvingo s…

Published: 16 Mar 2017 at 09:00hrs | | by Mapombi Amuka!

Zimbabwe: Lessons in retrospect (continued)

In 1980 the black Zimbabweans voted overwhelmingly and the black majority rule materialized in which Zanu pf won resoundingly displacing the white settler regime that had became unpopular in the eyes of the international community a result…

Published: 26 Dec 2016 at 08:05hrs | | by Nhlanhla Dube

Vote MNP Vote Mthwakazi

After more than  119 years of colonization, oppression, discrimination, radical and tribal domination, marginalization, genocide and abject poverty the people of Mthwakazi finally have hope for brighter, prosperous and independence fu…

Published: 29 Nov 2016 at 08:26hrs | | by MNP information department

Why we will vote for RG Mugabe again

This great success did not come by accident - it's due to the deliberate educational policies of the Zanu-PF Government under the visionary leadership of President RG Mugabe. He poured resources into the education sector to create relevant…

Published: 28 Aug 2016 at 09:16hrs | | by Dr Ignatius Chombo

Bulawayo Zulu kaNdaba votes ZAPU

The people of Bulawayo have reaffirmed their support and voting for ZAPU candidates in the Bulawayo by-election of 10 June 2015. The slogan is "Keep ZANU PF out of Bulawayo". The younger generation of new voters in Bulawayo are saying "#st…

Published: 23 May 2015 at 08:18hrs | | by Themba Mthethwa

Let those who want to vote go and vote

I totally agree with the need for the urgent implementation of the electoral reforms in our electoral system. There is no two ways about that. I also know that ZANU PF has been a beneficiary of the flaws in our electoral system and will co…

Published: 22 May 2015 at 08:07hrs | | by Bekezela Maduma Fuzwayo (Facebook extract)

'Setting a bait for women's vote'

As we enter 2015 women must reflect on the milestones reached in our quest to attain the critical question of inclusive development as a country, it is worrisome to find that we have yet again gone 10 steps backward as a nation towards red…

Published: 02 Feb 2015 at 10:37hrs | | by Ms M.Gumede

I will vote in 2018, not this year

I did not go home to vote today. I already knew my 'candidate' was not on the ballot paper. All of the ballot papers, Presidential, parliamentary, local government. She was not there. No, this had nothing to do with rigging, lack of identi…

Published: 05 Aug 2013 at 10:08hrs | | by Everjoice Win

If we vote for evil, we will reap destruction

Once again Mugabe has challenged my conscience. Recently Mugabe challenged journalists by wondering if they had a conscience and "that sense of truth, sense of honesty".  Herald, of all institutions, ran with a headline "President sla…

Published: 26 Jul 2013 at 02:23hrs | | by Farai Mbira

MDC-SA urges all Zimbabweans in SA to go & vote

The MDC SA would like to continue to encourage all Zimbabweans in South Africa to go to Zimbabwe and vote in the forthcoming elections.If ever the was a time when our country needed us, this is the time.We have enough incentive to make the…

Published: 22 Jul 2013 at 07:19hrs | | by Kumbirai T Muchemwa

The inalienable Zim diapora vote

Firstly I wish to congratulate all Zimbabweans on the occasion of the peaceful outcome of the recent constitutional referendum. However now that we've got that out of the way and are now preparing for an election I wish to bring up another…

Published: 20 Mar 2013 at 11:47hrs | | by Lovemore Fuyane

The Diaspora Vote - Is it really deserved or needed?

As the dust settles on the constitutional referendum, and observers go back to the safety of their places in different countries in the world, Zimbabweans are left with the glaring prospect of an election which looks like it will be no dif…

Published: 19 Mar 2013 at 11:07hrs | | by Thamsanqa N. Ncube

The NO Vote in defense of history

A constitution is the highest law of the land, which defines and limits the powers of government and its various branches, vis-âˆšÃ‰Â¬â€ -vis each other, and the people, and provides a strong foundation for a state based on the rule of law…

Published: 05 Feb 2013 at 11:50hrs | | by Blessing Vava

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