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CCC seeks SADC, AU help to restore poll reforms in Zimbabwe
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) is hopeful SADC and AU will finally exercise their influence on Zimbabwe to bring about much-needed electoral reforms that would usher in credible elections in its ...Published: 06 Aug 2022 at 17:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe has never had a fully democratic election, says Mandaza
POLITICAL analyst Ibbo Mandaza says Zimbabwe will only hold free and fair elections when the country addresses deep-seated electoral concerns that have hampered plebiscites since 1980.Mandaza ...Published: 31 Dec 2021 at 00:35hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe-Zambia: There goes the puppies again!
OVER the past few months, the political temperature has been heating up as if the country's general elections are scheduled for next year.Watching developments from my poshto has been quite in...Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 20:06hrs | 13 | by Retired Major Action Mandingo
Chinese will cost Zanu-PF votes
The history of Zimbabwean elections would never be complete without a loud enough reference to one big patch on our map. This place they call Uzumba-Maramba-Pfungwe (UMP) in Mashonaland East province....Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:52hrs | 13 | by Tawanda Majoni
Africa: A complex trajectory and legacy of military coups
FOR their spectacular nature, coups always appear like new phenomena when actually they are an old military and political issue that dates back to the genesis of humanity.It is like that in th...Published: 18 Sep 2021 at 19:49hrs | 8 | by William Jethro Mpofu
The era of strongman politics over in Africa
THE era of damaging personality-driven politics in Africa, including Zimbabwe, may soon be coming to an end due to democratic reforms by the African Union and changing political dynamics fuelled by a ...Published: 10 Sep 2021 at 18:49hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's rule is about aggrandisement
ADDRESSING Zanu-PF supporters in Mutare soon after the Zambian elections, President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared that what happened in the northern neighbour will "never ever" happen in Zimbabwe. The q...Published: 09 Sep 2021 at 16:17hrs | 15 | by Martin Stobart
Mdc-Alliance and United Party for National Development cooperating against the Zimbabwean government
The MDC-Alliance has proclaimed that its relations with the United Parties for National Development (UPND) have scaled new heights following the latter's win in Zambia's 12th of August 2021 elections....Published: 01 Sep 2021 at 16:34hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa and Charamba are envious of Zambia's democracy
The day you remove the name George (Charamba) in your birth certificate is the day you will be able to think wisely. Your first name gives you hallucinations. A spokesperson who does not even respect ...Published: 31 Aug 2021 at 08:13hrs | 4 | by Nomazulu Thata
Mnangagwa stopping by-elections, says Zec
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) has blamed President Emmerson Mnangagwa for continuously deferring by-elections by not exercising his Executive powers to proclaim election dates.Zec ha...Published: 27 Aug 2021 at 06:46hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Too early to use Zambia as an indicator of Zimbabwe's future
I wIll choose to be controversial a bit and analyse critical issues around the Zambian election, its outcome and implications to the region this time around. I will seek to zero in on the incoming Pre...Published: 27 Aug 2021 at 06:36hrs | 1 | by Sapien Sapien
Charamba's growing arrogance a danger to Mnangagwa's image
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's spokesperson George Charamba's language describing the recently elected Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema a sellout cannot go unchallenged.Writing on his Twit...Published: 26 Aug 2021 at 06:40hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
My dream is to meet Chamisa not Mnangagwa
Zimbabwe is set to hold its harmonized elections in 2023, but the fallout from the last election in 2018 is still being felt with allegations President Emmerson Mnangagwa rigged his way to victory. Wi...Published: 25 Aug 2021 at 19:39hrs | 4 | by Knowledge Hakata
Chamisa urges Africa to emulate Zambia
OPPOSITION MDC Alliance leader, Nelson Chamisa has called on fellow African leaders and African state institutions to emulate the "excellent precedence" set by neighboring Zambia after successfully ho...Published: 20 Aug 2021 at 07:31hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Whose interests is Charamba serving?
IN response to 'Military won't hand over power', TAKUNDA MOSA says: President Emmerson Mnangagwa's spokesperson George Charamba's tweet reveals that the military is working to ensure stability in the ...Published: 20 Aug 2021 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Masiyiwa toasts Zambia transition
Businessperson Strive Masiyiwa says the Zambia transition is "African class" and he will be watching new President Hakainde Hichilema's policies to decide on possible new investment in the country....Published: 20 Aug 2021 at 07:10hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Sweet scent of democracy sweeping Zambia in coming to Zimbabwe' - finally, many are questioning MDC A foolishness
It is heartening to notice there is a noticeable shift is Zimbabwe politics; the old naïve, gullible ask-no-question mentality is being replace by the sober and savvy realism. "Africa must ha...Published: 17 Aug 2021 at 20:16hrs | | by Nomusa Garikai
Zimbabwe - What lessons can be drawn from the Zambian elections
The Zambian election has come and gone and Zimbabweans what lessons can be drawn from it. Well, to begin with Zambia got its independence in 1964 from the United Kingdom, with Kenneth Kaunda as its fi...Published: 17 Aug 2021 at 09:28hrs | 2 | by Lloyd Msipa
Chamisa declares that 2023 is his turn
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday said he was smelling the "sweet scent of victory" for his party in the 2023 elections inspired by Zambia opposition chief Hakainde Hichilema's win over the...Published: 17 Aug 2021 at 07:27hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
The day Nelson Chamisa 'won' Zambian elections
Yesterday the world woke up to the news of the confirmation of Zambia's 12, August 2021 elections results. Opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) leader, Hakainde Hichilema had beaten...Published: 17 Aug 2021 at 07:15hrs | 3 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Chamisa's party wants Zimbabweans to copy from Zambian elections
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa is confident he will win the 2023 presidential election in a congratulatory message to new Zambia's president, Hakainde Hichilema.The opposition leader Hichi...Published: 16 Aug 2021 at 17:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zambians: Who do you think you are?
Dear Zambians, What has gone wrong with you dear Zambians, curiously our neighbours north of us? Are you slipping over to those countries north of the Mediterranean and elsewhere who practice ...Published: 16 Aug 2021 at 15:44hrs | 17 | by Nomazulu Thata
Edgar Lungu's victory in relation with African politics
Election is not only about voting but it evolves a lot. You need to be well prepared and have a clear strategy before you embark or convey the message to the people. What is it that people want? How d...Published: 06 Jul 2017 at 18:56hrs | 4 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Politics of the belly and boot-licking not for the suffering masses
My analysis is not going to be based on one political party but basically it's going to be a broad analysis which is inclusive of all parties. It's very painful to write about this because as I look a...Published: 10 Mar 2017 at 13:47hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Mugabe returns from Zambia
President Robert Mugabe has returned home after attending the inauguration of Zambia's sixth president, Edgar Lungu today.In his address, President Lungu pledged to unite the people of Zam...Published: 13 Sep 2016 at 22:08hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zambia suspends licenses of three private broadcasters
Authorities in Zambia have suspended the licenses of three private broadcasters, including the country's biggest non-public TV station, saying they had posed a risk to peace and stability during this ...Published: 23 Aug 2016 at 15:45hrs | | by Agencies
PDP's statement on Zambia elections
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) would like to congratulate the people of Zambia for coming out in large numbers and voting peacefully in last week's general elections.However, as PDP we no...Published: 18 Aug 2016 at 20:06hrs | 1 | by Settlement Chikwinya
Mugabe has not been at work properly since mid-December last year
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe has not been at work properly since mid-December last year when he went for holidays, as usual, in the Far East with his family where he, as you might expect, took the opportun...Published: 06 Feb 2015 at 12:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Now they say Mugabe's AU post immaterial
Analysts and prominent political figures say the assumption of the ceremonial chairmanship of the African Union by President Robert Mugabe will neither dim the critical spotlight on him and his warrin...Published: 01 Feb 2015 at 13:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Is Robert Mugabe now a persona-non-grata in SADC?
Robert Gabriel Mugabe of Zimbabwe yesterday had the tables turned against him just across the border when huge crowds of Zambians chanted "Mugabe must go!" at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Lusaka....Published: 25 Jan 2015 at 19:25hrs | 1 | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Mugabe irks Zambian opposition supporters
Zambians have mounted a demonstration against President Robert Mugabe after the nonagenarian flew to Lusaka on Friday for the expected inauguration of the country's new president, although counting of...Published: 25 Jan 2015 at 10:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sata expected to attend Zanu-PF's Conference in Bulawayo
Newly-elected Zambian leader Mr Michael Sata is expected to attend Zanu-PF's 11th Annual National People's Conference scheduled for Bulawayo in December.Zanu-PF secretary for administration Di...Published: 11 Oct 2011 at 04:43hrs | | by Staff reporte
MDC congratulates President Sata and the people of Zambia
The MDC congratulates the people of Zambia and Patriotic Front leader, and incoming President Michael Sata for holding peaceful, free and fair elections.The Zambian elections are a major lesso...Published: 23 Sep 2011 at 16:48hrs | | by MDC
Zim police to help during Zambian elections
Zambia Police Services (ZPS) is willing to work with the Zimbabwe Republic Police during that country's presidential and general elections scheduled for next montH, state controlled 'The Herald'...Published: 15 Aug 2011 at 04:42hrs | 1 | by
Is Zanu-pf snub of elections funding official Zimbabwe policy?
The recent snub of EU and UN funding for elections by Zanu-pf should not be taken as official Zimbabwe policy because it was not sanctioned by the coalition government, at least until the other partie...Published: 28 Apr 2011 at 16:26hrs | 1 | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri | Political Analyst, London
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