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BREAKING: Bulawayo magistrate quashes MDC Alliance demo appeal
MDC-Alliance's Court bid to quash a police order prohibiting their planned demonstrations, hit a brick wall after it was dismissed by the Bulawayo MagistrateOn Sunday, Officer Commanding Bulaw...Published: 9 hrs ago | 2027 | by Staff reporter
Will the system change if Chiwenga collapsed and died today?
Good morning my dear friends, I have been reflecting like everyone else and I have realized that we are making the same terrible mistakes that we made with Robert Mugabe.I say so because we ta...Published: 18 Aug 2019 at 22:56hrs | 9573 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
MDC 16 August Demonstrations: Why there shall be a huge turnout!
In 1918, Eller Wheeler Wilcox the great American author once said "to sin by silence, when they should protest, makes cowards of many" . Subsequently, the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has call...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 07:41hrs | 5996 | by Erasmus Pongo
#ShutDownZimbabwe: Why Chamisa's MDC needs to spell out its objectives
On June 2, 2003, the MDC undertook its most ambitious action ever; they were going to stage a three-day demonstration known as the "final push", with the intention of either forcing then President Rob...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 07:32hrs | 709 | by Nqaba Matshazi
Shun MDC demos, workers told
THE Zimbabwe Federation of Trade Unions (ZFTU) has urged workers not to participate in demonstrations being organised by the MDC Alliance saying this cripples the country's economy. The opposi...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 07:57hrs | 647 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa in panic mode as MDC protest looms
The Local Solutions Council deduced that President Mnangagwa evidently panicked last night due to the impending MDC Protest when he impulsively arranged an incoherent televised State of the Nation Add...Published: 10 Aug 2019 at 17:27hrs | 12269 | by Darlington Nyambiya
ZCTU urges Zanu-PF to respect people's rights
The ZIMBABWE Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has implored the Zanu-PF-led government to respect people's rights and stop using intimidation tactics and abductions ahead of next week's planned demonstr...Published: 10 Aug 2019 at 11:38hrs | 344 | by Staff reporter
ZCTU fights for NSSA board representation
THE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) is headed for a clash with Public Service minister Sekai Nzenza amid indications the union's choice to represent workers' interests on the board of the Nat...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 15:02hrs | 148 | by Staff reporter
'ZCTU members free to participate in MDC protests'
ZIMBABWE Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) yesterday said its members were free to participate in the MDC led protests against the government's handling of the economy and rising poverty.MDC cal...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 07:28hrs | 651 | by Staff reporter
Let's embrace peace for economic development
Economic development is a process in which a nation is improving its economic, political and social sectors for the well-being of its people whilst peace can be defined as freedom from any form of dis...Published: 08 Aug 2019 at 17:41hrs | 1019 | by Chido Chikuni
Mnangagwa sinking $13 million monthly into Zupco hole
Finance minister Mthuli Ncube yesterday revealed that government was coughing about $13 million every month to subsidise the country's public transport system through Zupco buses."Again, we ha...Published: 06 Aug 2019 at 12:59hrs | 5260 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube's hike in charges slammed
VARIOUS workers' unions have slammed Finance minister Mthuli Ncube's decision to hike charges for government services without adjusting civil servants' salaries.On Thursday, Ncube presented hi...Published: 03 Aug 2019 at 09:50hrs | 2271 | by Staff reporter
Unions clash with Mnangagwa's govt
AS the nation plunges deeper into economic turmoil, trade unions have come under the spotlight as they clash with government and business over the working conditions of the country's ever-dwindling wo...Published: 02 Aug 2019 at 08:18hrs | 5905 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa protests divide Chamisa's MDC
The Nelson Chamisa led MDC is deeply divided over what course of action to take as the country's economic crisis deepens with seemingly no immediate solution in sight. Its leader is said to be preferr...Published: 31 Jul 2019 at 08:29hrs | 4014 | by Staff reporter
MDC chides war vets
THE opposition MDC has described as disappointing utterances by war veteran leaders threatening violence, claiming such recklessness ultimatums will only cause alarm and despondency.Zanu-PF po...Published: 31 Jul 2019 at 08:03hrs | 775 | by Staff reporter
'Interface' with President Chamisa: Of the Holiday Inn 'ordeal and prospects'
As promised this is my brief instalment on my interface with the MDC President Nelson Chamisa and his team namely Professor Welshman Ncube, Hon Tendai Biti, Madam Hon Mai Kore, Organiser Hon Chibaya, ...Published: 30 Jul 2019 at 21:14hrs | 4670 | by Sindiso Shepherd Mazibisa
'Chamisa leading Zimbabweans to a bleak dungeon'
As promised this is my brief instalment on my interface with the MDC President Nelson Chamisa and his team namely Professor Welshman Ncube, Hon Tendai Biti, Madam Hon Mai Kore, Organiser Hon Chibaya, ...Published: 30 Jul 2019 at 14:16hrs | 3024 | by Sindiso Mazibisa
Chamisa ally says 'Time not yet right for protests'
THE main opposition MDC went to congress two months ago and the new leadership is getting down to work. Newsday senior reporter Obey Manayiti (ND) spoke to the party spokesperson Daniel Moloke...Published: 30 Jul 2019 at 07:47hrs | 3253 | by Staff reporter
'Stayaway preparations in full swing'
THE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has said preparations were underway for a stayaway if President Emmerson Mnangagwa fails to urgently address challenges facing the economy. The labour body...Published: 30 Jul 2019 at 07:32hrs | 2803 | by Staff reporter
MDC plunging depths of desperation
Following the launch of its RELOAD policy document, which turned out to be a damp squib, the MDC last week announced its intention to embark on what it described as Reload rallies throughout the count...Published: 29 Jul 2019 at 18:31hrs | 1650 | by Nobleman Runyanga
New prices of sugar announced
Tongaat Hulett has announced that the price of sugar has increased to $17 per 2KG while 5KG is sold at $43 and 10KG at $86.Commenting on the price increase ZCTU said, "Where are they takin...Published: 29 Jul 2019 at 14:42hrs | 9481 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Sikhala says he exist to remove Mnangagwa from office
MDC deputy chairperson Job Sikhala (JS) became the 21st person in Zimbabwe to face charges of attempting to subvert President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government after he allegedly told a rally in Bikita ...Published: 29 Jul 2019 at 07:45hrs | 2868 | by Staff reporter
Police on high alert as MDC plots demos
THE Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage, Cain Mathema, has directed Police Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga to ensure that police officers are on high alert and ready to deal with acts o...Published: 28 Jul 2019 at 09:54hrs | 771 | by Staff reporter
The real reason why Civil Servants are being neglected!
The standard of living for the generality of the people of Zimbabwe has worsened and the ordinary citizen now survives on less than US0.35 cents per day. The Government of Zimbabwe is however reluctan...Published: 28 Jul 2019 at 09:29hrs | 3086 | by Pongo
Chamisa warning
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has warned that his party was preparing for decisive steps to deal with President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government and rescue the country from the deteriorating economy that h...Published: 27 Jul 2019 at 16:31hrs | 1223 | by Staff reporter
Government threatens to unleash army and police again
The government has threatened to unleash the army and police on citizens who will take part in anticipated MDC Alliance led nationwide demonstration against unsustainable living conditions in the coun...Published: 27 Jul 2019 at 15:28hrs | 3733 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa's govt blocks abuses probe team
AT a time President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration says it is on a drive to re-engage the international community, it has emerged that the government is blocking an International Labour Organisat...Published: 26 Jul 2019 at 17:11hrs | 3560 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's MDC itches for confrontation
THE Nelson Chamisa-led MDC has initiated a series of rallies which will culminate into what insiders said would be a massive demonstration against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government for alleged...Published: 26 Jul 2019 at 08:23hrs | 653 | by Staff reporter
Let's not mistake gifting votes for vote-rigging
IT'S easy and convenient to shift blame from yourself.After losing two by-elections recently, the main opposition MDC has been pointing fingers in the direction of the ruling Zanu-PF party, al...Published: 26 Jul 2019 at 08:21hrs | 602 | by Conway Tutani
Zimbabwe Nedbank employees to picket at the company's headquarters in South Africa
ZIMBABWE Banks and Allied Workers Union (Zibawu) has written to South Africa's NedBank giving notice of its intention to picket at its offices over what it argues is intransigence by the diversified g...Published: 26 Jul 2019 at 08:09hrs | 631 | by newzimbabwe
Chamisa's MDC at crossroads: Damned if they do, damned if they don't
FOR the best part of the last 12 months, the MDC has been threatening to roll out demonstrations and mass protests to either force President Emmerson Mnangagwa out of power or at least to the negotiat...Published: 25 Jul 2019 at 08:06hrs | 772 | by Nqaba Matshazi
'Trade Unions now useless' says Mnangagwa's advisor
Presidential Advisory Council member Dr Shingi Munyeza says Trade Unions are no longer useful due to the technological advancement that is taken place in various industries.Said Munyeza, "We a...Published: 24 Jul 2019 at 19:01hrs | 6606 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Tougher times ahead: Govt
FOREIGN Affairs minister Sibusiso Moyo says Zimbabweans should brace for three more years of hardship as government implements austerity measures to stabilise the economy, but workers warned of protes...Published: 23 Jul 2019 at 13:56hrs | 3484 | by Staff reporter
Teachers close schools over slaries
Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has reported that its members have successfully heeded the call to go for an early holiday after the government failed to raise their salaries....Published: 23 Jul 2019 at 10:56hrs | 7555 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Full list of Commissioners to take over Bulawayo City Council
Bulawayo residents gathered at the Bulawayo City Hall on Monday and resolved to request Minister of local government July Moyo to suspend councillors and replace them with a Commission to run the affa...Published: 23 Jul 2019 at 10:09hrs | 6802 | by Mandla Ndlovu
BCC engages business community to revive industry
Bulawayo City Council is engaging the local business community to spearhead the development and revival of industries.This was revealed by council spokesperson Bongiwe Ngwenya yesterday in a n...Published: 23 Jul 2019 at 08:18hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter
ZCTU's money-spinning scheme exposed
The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU)s' continuous calls for protests in the country have been exposed as a way of trying to position the body for the UNI Global Union's Breaking Through Award,...Published: 23 Jul 2019 at 08:08hrs | 253 | by Staff reporter
Teachers to shutdown schools on Monday
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe have announced that their members are not reporting for duty on Monday because they are incapacitated to go to their work stations. In a statem...Published: 21 Jul 2019 at 14:57hrs | 13163 | by Mandla Ndlovu
ZCTU proceeds with demo preps
THE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has resolved to proceed with a planned stayaway on a date to be announced despite death threats allegedly directed at its leaders this past week.Th...Published: 21 Jul 2019 at 10:01hrs | 652 | by newzimbabwe
MDC MP demands probe into threats against Mnangagwa's wife
MUTARE Central MP, Innocent Gonese Wednesday demanded an investigation into recent threats on the First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa's life by a state security officer.The MDC politician also said ...Published: 18 Jul 2019 at 07:54hrs | 1115 | by newzimbabwe
Coltart alerts International community of death threats
Former Education Minister David Coltart has alerted the international community to death threats against leaders of trade union movements. Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) President Pe...Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 11:49hrs | 6720 | by Staff Reporter
Suspected CIOs send live bullets to ZCTU leaders
ZCTU President Peter Mutasa and Secretary Japhet Moyo on Tuesday received letters containing death threats and two live bullets from suspected members of the Central Intelligence Organisation....Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 10:42hrs | 4404 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chamisa cornered over demos
After failing to mobilise Zimbabweans for a crippling stay-away this week pressure group Tajamuka has joined a growing list of organisations that are pushing for opposition leader Nelson Chamisa to le...Published: 05 Jul 2019 at 12:33hrs | 6479 | by Staff reporter
ZCTU can do better than demonstrate for redollarisation
No good deed goes unpunished.Normally, the doer of a good deed expects just a "thank you", but usually someone is adversely affected by the good deed. For example, saving someone's life from a...Published: 05 Jul 2019 at 08:10hrs | 689 | by Conway Tutani
Protests: MDC caught between the devil and the deep blue sea
Conversations with insiders suggest that the MDC has been agonising over whether or not to call for protests since the beginning of the year. That no decision has been reached on the matter speaks to ...Published: 04 Jul 2019 at 12:29hrs | 3471 | by Tendai Chimunda
Open letter to Tajamuka leaders
Attention: Promise Mukwananzi and your entire mercenary leagueYour pseudo campaign for an indefinite stayaway has dismally failed. The failure has erase...Published: 02 Jul 2019 at 08:52hrs | 2140 | by Erasmus Pongo
A protest without direction
IT is within the constitutional rights of every Zimbabwean or organisation in the country to protest as a way of registering their disquiet over any matter.Social-citizen group Tajamuka has ca...Published: 02 Jul 2019 at 08:28hrs | 621 | by Newsday - Editorial
Zimbabweans show Tajamuka the middle finger
Zimbabweans yesterday went about their businesses as usual, ignoring a call for a shutdown by social movement group, Tajamuka/Sesijikile to protest against the deteriorating economic situation in the ...Published: 02 Jul 2019 at 08:17hrs | 442 | by Staff reporter
Latest update on today's Shutdown Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean from all walks of life snubbed the #ShutdownZimbabwe call by Tajamuka/Sesijikile which was set to commence on Monday till Friday. Reports coming from Hara...Published: 01 Jul 2019 at 12:11hrs | 24149 | by Mandla Ndlovu
ZCTU 'disowns' shutdown
THE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has distanced itself from a national shutdown called by some pressure groups to force President Emmerson Mnangagwa (pictured) to address the deteriorating ...Published: 01 Jul 2019 at 07:57hrs | 1005 | by Staff reporter
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