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'Zec evasive on delimitation'
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) has been accused of being too secretive on the delimitation roadmap as opposition parties raised fears yesterday that the process could be rigged in favour of t...Published: 14 Oct 2022 at 05:55hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa loses hope on reforms
OPPOSITION parties have lost hope of the country holding free and fair elections next year in the absence of electoral reforms.Some of the political parties have predicted a disputed poll as g...Published: 09 Sep 2022 at 06:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai's former adviser form his own party
UNITED STATES-BASED Maxwell Shumba (MS), a former chief adviser to the late MDC leader and former Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has decided to form his own party, Zimbabwe People First (ZimFirst), ...Published: 01 Sep 2022 at 20:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai ex-advisor to run for president
One of late former prime minister Morgan Tsvangirai's ex-advisors Maxwell Shumba says he will contest the 2023 presidential elections using public welfare as his major selling point.The United...Published: 24 Jul 2022 at 10:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Zanu-PF indiscipline fuels Covid-19 cases'
Zanu-PF has been accused of fuelling public indiscipline on Covid-19 control after senior party officials repeatedly violated regulations by convening large gatherings which are now being identified a...Published: 09 Jul 2021 at 12:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZimFirst launches
OPPOSITION political outfit Zimbabwe First (ZimFirst) has launched a "silent revolution" which it expects to take the ruling Zanu-PF party by surprise in 2023.In an interview from his United S...Published: 05 Jun 2021 at 09:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimfirst statements on government economic policy inconsistency
Zimfirst is the right choice and a visionary party set to assume command of government. You can trust Zimfirst as we know what has to be done and the challenges that lay ahead. Most of Zimbabweans pro...Published: 27 May 2021 at 06:00hrs | 1 | by Dr Maxwell Zeb Shumba Rusike - ZIMFIRST President
Zimfirst is founded on the philosophy of Pan Africanism.
Pan Africanism is the philosophy which dictate that people of African descend should have common interest and are unified. Judging by the political records of the leading ZANU PF regime, Zimbabwe is y...Published: 27 May 2021 at 05:57hrs | 1 | by The President of Zimbabwe People First
'Reallocation of land won't remove sanctions'
Various political figures have castigated the move taken by the government in reallocating land to some white commercial farmers who lost their farms during the land reform program in the early 2000s....Published: 07 Sep 2020 at 15:46hrs | 17 | by Daniel Itai, Harare, Zimbabwe
ZimFirst ask citizens to desist from acting irrationally
ZimFirst leader Maxwell Shumba has challenged Zimbabweans to desists from acting irrationally following the violence hat broke out in Harare on Wednesday."At this critical moment in our nation...Published: 03 Aug 2018 at 07:08hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
'Big Man' politics is what has got us to where we are, says Mangoma
Coalition of Democrats (Code) leader and presidential candidate in the July 30 harmonised elections, Mr Elton Mangoma, says Zimbabwe does not need politics of personalities, but requires leaders who a...Published: 21 Jun 2018 at 06:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai ex-aide disqualified
ZimFirst president Maxwell Shumba has vowed a bruising confrontation with the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) for blocking him from filing for state presidency this week.Shumba is the form...Published: 17 Jun 2018 at 11:58hrs | | by Staff reporte
ZimFirst leader nomination papers rejected
ZimFirst leader Maxwell Shumba's nomination papers were on Thursday rejected by the Zoimbabwe Electoral Commssion on condition that some of his nominators were not in the voters roll.Shumba re...Published: 15 Jun 2018 at 08:55hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Zapu ditches Mangoma's Code
THE opposition Zapu has officially cut ties with the Elton Mangoma-led Coalition of Democrats (Code), citing differences with its partner.Party leader Dumiso Dabengwa confirmed the development...Published: 19 Apr 2018 at 07:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Disposed ZimFirst leader Shumba to take Mangoma to court
The troubled Zimfirst leader Maxwell Shumba has threatened to take Coalition of Democrats leader Elton Mangoma to court for insisting that his (Shumba) party is still a member of the CODE when he (Shu...Published: 14 Apr 2018 at 10:29hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
ZimFirst will not be hijacked by morons - Shumba
Ousted leader of the ZimFirst Maxwell Shumba has declared that the party can not be hijacked by morons.The remarks come at a time when the other faction of his party said they were still in th...Published: 11 Apr 2018 at 08:27hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
ZimFirst distances self from Shumba's remarks on CODE
The ZimFirst Party National Executive Committee has said it noted with great concern the recent utterances on various online publications by the suspended Maxwell Zeb Shumba regarding Zimbabwe First P...Published: 10 Apr 2018 at 08:29hrs | | by Stephe Jakes
ZimFirst accuses Mangoma of arrogance
ZimFirst leader Maxwell Shumba has accused the Coalition of Democrats leader Elton Mangoma for being arrogant and ignoring their position that they officially left the CODE.ZiFirst was one of ...Published: 06 Apr 2018 at 07:21hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
CODE holds meeting on update of progress
Coalition of Democrats leader Elton Mangoma has revealed that the CODE held its Governing Council (GC) meeting on Saturday where members were appraised of various developments in the colaition and mem...Published: 26 Mar 2018 at 10:37hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Reflection on 2018 elections
Zimbabwe will be going for elections soon and the electorate is spoilt of choice.Elections are fundamental human rights where the people are given the freedom to elect leaders of their choice...Published: 13 Mar 2018 at 18:57hrs | | by Leonard Koni
Zimbabwe First Party President Dr Zeb Maxwell Shumba suspended
The Zimbabwe First Party an opposition political party has suspended its President Mr Zeb Maxwell Shumba who happens to be the founder of the party on allegations of being incompetent. The Nat...Published: 10 Mar 2018 at 18:08hrs | | by Leonard Koni
Mangoma's coalition crumbles
THE Coalition of Democrats (CODE) is on the verge of collapse as more founder members pull out of because of what they called the "directionless" and "selfishness" of the alliance's leadership, NewZim...Published: 07 Mar 2018 at 07:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZimFirst leader promises a new Zimbabwe
ZimFirst leader Maxwel Shumba has promised Zimbabweans a new Zimbabwe after this year's election in which he claim his party will romp to victory."As we prepare to say farewell to the man who ...Published: 20 Feb 2018 at 06:54hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
ZimFirst the new hope - Shumba
The ZimFirst leader Maxwel Shumba has claimed that his party is the only new hope for democracy and economic revival to prevail in the country."The dust has settled , the awe and joy with whic...Published: 15 Feb 2018 at 06:14hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Another political alliance set to be launched in Bulawayo
The Elton Mangoma led CODE Alliance is likely to suffer a still birth following a split of other parties who have grouped to form another new political coalition dubbed ZAPU Democratic Alliance which ...Published: 30 Jan 2018 at 19:24hrs | | by Leonard Koni
Tsvangirai's Alliance faces disintegration
The MDC Alliance could be doing things that are not consistent with their laid down agreement, providing fertile ground for possible disintegration of the coalition and or even destructive intraparty ...Published: 28 Jan 2018 at 08:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mangoma will whittle down presidential powers
Daily News editor Gift Phiri sits down for a wide-ranging interview with the presidential candidate for the Coalition of Democrats (CODE) — an alliance of six opposition political parties about the ...Published: 14 Jan 2018 at 08:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZimFirst express concern over Mnangagwa's arbitrary awarding of pension to Mugabe
ZimFirst leader Maxwell Shumba has expressed concerns over the manner in which President Emmerson Mnangagwa seem to have unanimously awarded pension to the former President Robert Mugabe without the i...Published: 08 Jan 2018 at 06:48hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
ZimFirst want to bring everyone abode
ZimFirst leader Maxwell Shumba has said as 2018 start the party want to bring everyone abode as the nation gears for elections which must change the lives of the people."We are one natio...Published: 03 Jan 2018 at 07:47hrs | | by Staff Reporter
'Dokora was Mugabe's blue eyed boy in Cuba'
ZimFirst leader Maxwell Shumba has described former Primary and secondary education minister Lazarus Dokora as having been former President Robert Mugabe's blue-eyed boy s assigned as an English teach...Published: 05 Dec 2017 at 08:59hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Mugabe's blind believers have risked everyone's freedom
ZimFirst Leader Maxwell Shumba has said President Robert Mugabe's blind believers have made him run away with everyone's rights and freedom.He said Zimbabwe has become a nation of blind believ...Published: 14 Nov 2017 at 06:09hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
'Mnangagwa must face Gukurahundi music'
UNITED STATES-BASED opposition ZimFirst leader, Maxwell Zeb Shumba, yesterday said the recent expulsion of former Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa from both government and the ruling Zanu-PF party ha...Published: 10 Nov 2017 at 04:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa, Mujuru, Mutasa, Gumbo are still Zanu PF'
lets be focusedZimFirst leader Maxwell Shumba has warned that the disposed Vice Presidents Emmerson Mnangagwa and Joice Mujuru and former party members Didymas Mutasa and Rug...Published: 08 Nov 2017 at 06:57hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Elections present Zimbabweans to elect selfless leaders - ZimFirst
ZimFirst leader Maxwell Shumba has said the 2018 elections present Zimbabweans with yet another chance of electing this time selfless leaders who will listen to their concerns.'Presidential an...Published: 29 Oct 2017 at 17:07hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Mujuru courts Tsvangirai
NATIONAL People's Party (NPP) leader Joice Mujuru, who was recently endorsed as the People's Rainbow Coalition (PRC) presidential candidate, has reportedly made moves to engage MDC-T and MDC Alliance ...Published: 24 Oct 2017 at 06:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZimFirst bemoans three Coalitions, One Election!
ZimFirst leader Maxwell Shumba has bemoaned the three coalitions of opposition, which have been signed ahead of the 2018 elections."One phase has been completed. The alliances of sorts: -The s...Published: 23 Oct 2017 at 13:59hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Prodigal son rejoins MDC-T
Alderman Ngwalo Nyathi from Nkulumane constituency rejoined his party the MDC-T after wandering in the political wilderness.This was confirmed by MDC-T Bulawayo spokesperson Felix Mafa Sibanda...Published: 22 Oct 2017 at 08:51hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Mangoma to challenge Tsvangirai, Mugabe
THE Coalition for Democrats (Code) has nominated Renewal Democrats of Zimbabwe (RDZ) leader Elton Mangoma as its presidential candidate in the 2018 elections.The coalition also elected Zapu le...Published: 20 Oct 2017 at 08:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe is imploding, citizen anger ball visibly growing - Shumba
ZimFirst leader Maxwell Shumba has said the country is imploding and a citizen anger ball is visibly growing, threatening to explode and finally give the nation a push towards a revolution that will f...Published: 10 Oct 2017 at 07:26hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
ZimFirst leader introduces parliamentary candidates ahead of 2018 elections officials
ZimFirst leader Maxwell Shumba has introduced aspiring legislators for his party ahead of the 2018 elections.He introduced Thokoza Terkay Ncube as a candidate for Emakhandeni-Entumbane, Joseph...Published: 26 Sep 2017 at 07:47hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Victims of Gukurahundi will be accorded National Heroes status - ZimFirst
ZimFirst leader Maxwell Shumba has promised that his government will accord the victims of the government sponsored Gukurahundi of the 1980s heroes status."Victims of Gukurahundi will be accor...Published: 21 Sep 2017 at 12:50hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
ZimFirst fearing for the 2018 polls
ZimFirst President Maxwell Shumba has said he is humbled by the support his party is getting as the nation bears for the 2018 elections."Finally Zimbabweans are stepping up to join the platfor...Published: 21 Sep 2017 at 12:48hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Lupemba appointed Vice President of Zimbabwe People First, ZimFirst
ZimFirst President Maxwell Shumba on Tuesday said Dereck Lupemba has been appointed as the vice President of his party."Dereck Lupemba who has a MSc in Chemistry Education is Appointed V...Published: 19 Sep 2017 at 14:09hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
'Zanu Pf has personalised Heroes Acre' - CODE commemorates Heroes' day
The Coalition of Democrats (CODE) has joined all progressive and democratic Zimbabweans in commemorating Heroes Day.In a statement the CODE said it identifies with the values and goals o...Published: 14 Aug 2017 at 12:27hrs | | by CODE
'MDC Alliance will create another Mugabe'
RENEWAL Democrats of Zimbabwe (RDZ) leader, Elton Mangoma yesterday rubbished the MDC Alliance deal signed by seven opposition leaders at the weekend, saying the only viable opposition pact comprised ...Published: 09 Aug 2017 at 11:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe will obviously die soon, Mnangagwa take-over to be marred with crisis
ZimFirst leader Maxwell Shumba has said obviously President Robert Mugabe will die soon and Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa's take over will be marred with a lot of deadly crisis because he is cut o...Published: 29 Jun 2017 at 10:38hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Mujuru pulling a fast one on Tsvangirai
In spite of inking a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai last month, signalling their intention to forge a grand coalition ahead of next year's polls, National People's...Published: 28 Jun 2017 at 06:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabweans at home and abroad have a choice to make,' says Zimfirst
ZimFirst leader Maxwell Shumba has said as the country draws closer to the 2018 elections Zimbabweans are again presented with an opportunity to chose their leaders and it is high time they must caref...Published: 06 Jun 2017 at 06:56hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Tsvangirai's former aide sees 2018 coalition defeat
Former MDC-T top official turned academic Dr Toendepi Shonhe has predicted grand defeat for a coalition of opposition parties in next year's harmonised elections, arguing that the opposition suffers i...Published: 09 May 2017 at 06:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
We celebrated the independence that never was- ZimFirst leader
The ZimFirst leader Maxwell Shumba has said the excitement that he and other Zimbabweans had when Zimbabwe attained independence in 1980 has proved that the celebrated the independence they have falle...Published: 27 Apr 2017 at 07:46hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
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