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DA's Zille calls for unity among Zimbabwean opposition leaders
Helen Zille, the federal chairperson of South Africa's Democratic Alliance (DA), has urged Zimbabwean opposition leaders to unite and capitalize on the internal divisions within the ruling Zanu-...Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 07:04hrs | 1761 | by Staff reporter
Mawarire urges Mnangagwa to abandon term extension push
Politician Jealousy Mawarire has accused President Emmerson Mnangagwa of exacerbating divisions within the ruling Zanu-PF party by pushing for an extension of his presidential term to 2030. Mawarire, ...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:49hrs | 271 | by Staff reporter
ZimPF condemns Mnangagwa govt's tyrannical actions, calls for an end to harassment and torture
Harare, 09 August 2024 - The Zimbabwe People First (ZimPF) party has issued a strong condemnation of the Zimbabwean government's recent actions, accusing President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administr...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 12:33hrs | 803 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa to contend with Zanu-PF factions jostling for power
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's final term is likely to be marred by intense jostling for power in Zanu-PF as warring factions jostle to position themselves for the control of the ruling party and the ...Published: 03 Sep 2023 at 21:24hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe People First's position on elections
OUR POSITION ON ELECTIONS, On and around the 28th of May 2023's the Zimbabwe Election Commission's gazette of the election proclamation fixing 23 August 2023 as the date for the harmonized gen...Published: 22 Jun 2023 at 13:08hrs | 23 | by Walter Benson
Zimbabwe's Obama says 'Vote out incompetent, corrupt leaders'
The marginalisation of the Matebeleland region calls for a comprehensive and reconciliatory strategy that respects people's rights, the Democratic Union of Zimbabwe (DUZ) leader Robert Chapman has sai...Published: 12 Feb 2023 at 10:10hrs | 14 | 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
Nothing new about CCC's same old characters
When CCC won in the majority of constituencies in by-elections held in March, its leaders ran with a line that they had done well, yet they were a new party on the scene.Yet the claim that CCC...Published: 28 May 2022 at 08:50hrs | 3 | by Lovemore Chikova
Factionalism rocks CCC in Masvingo
Factionalism has rocked Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party with an alleged faction claiming that party president Nelson Chamisa recently dissolved the provincial executive during his last visit...Published: 16 Apr 2022 at 19:17hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Court okays Mugabe exhumation
A CHINHOYI magistrate yesterday gave the nod for the exhumation of former President Robert Mugabe's remains from his rural home in Zvimba after dismissing an appeal filed by the late Statesman's famil...Published: 11 Sep 2021 at 12:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa says only God can rule forever
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has rubbished President Emmerson Mnangagwa's claims that the ruling Zanu-PF party would remain in power forever, stating that the electorate had the mandate to choos...Published: 06 Sep 2021 at 20:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF will rule forever, claims Mnangagwa
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday ordered the ruling party to immediately start campaigning for the crunch 2023 elections and declared that Zanu-PF will never be removed from power.Mnanga...Published: 05 Sep 2021 at 07:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa ordered to stop using the MDC Alliance name
THE MDC Alliance has endorsed MDC-T president Mr Douglas Mwonzora as leader of the opposition coalition, warning the faction led by Mr Nelson Chamisa against using the group's name and symbols....Published: 29 Aug 2021 at 07:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora's $60 million windfall sends tongues wagging
The MDC Alliance has queried the government's swift disbursement of funds under the Political Parties Finance Act to the Douglas Mwonzora led-MDC-T, saying this never used to happen before the 2019 sp...Published: 29 Aug 2021 at 07:27hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa linked MDC Alliance members fire Mwonzora
MDC Alliance principals have removed the MDC-T from the grouping, accusing it of acting unilaterally without consulting them, a move that will likely throw off the rails the decision by the Douglas Mw...Published: 28 Jul 2021 at 07:51hrs | 2 | 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 | 2 | by The President of Zimbabwe People First
Ex-Zanu-PF youth leader Chipanga bounces back
FORMER Zanu-PF youth leader Kudzanai Chipanga has bounced back into mainstream politics after he was cleared by the ruling party's Manicaland provincial executive, and now awaits politburo endorsement...Published: 25 May 2021 at 07:23hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
6 recalled MPs bounce back
THE High Court yesterday threw a lifeline at former Harare East MP Tendai Biti and five other legislators after ruling that their recent recall was illegal since the man who initiated it, Benjamin Ruk...Published: 15 Apr 2021 at 07:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF has nothing to do with recalls
Zanu-PF has dismissed allegations by the United States that it is involved in the recall of opposition members from Parliament. Speaking at a press briefing at the sidelines of the 350th Polit...Published: 26 Mar 2021 at 05:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bloodbath in Chamisa camp
PARLIAMENT yesterday sounded the death knell of the MDC Alliance after it announced the recall of six key legislators at the behest of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), effectively decimating the l...Published: 18 Mar 2021 at 05:56hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Chamisa, Mwonzora taking Zimbabweans for granted'
THE Zimbabwe People First (ZimPF) has accused political opponents Nelson Chamisa and Douglas Mwonzora of taking Zimbabweans for granted as the two engage in personal fights at the expense of the natio...Published: 26 Feb 2021 at 06:55hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bhasikiti quits 'wrong basket', says Chamisa must form own party
Kudakwashe Bhasikiti, a man whom history remembers for often being in the wrong political basket, has this time around jumped from the Nelson Chamisa-led MDC Alliance, saying he could no longer belong...Published: 09 Jan 2021 at 07:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
MDC-T woes mount
THE Thokozani Khupe-led MDC has been dragged into another fight by the Multiracial Christian Democrats (MCD) over the recent recall of MPs and subsequent nomination of their replacements.The M...Published: 10 Sep 2020 at 07:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF decides on expelled Mugabe allies' readmission pleas
MIDLANDS based former government ministers and allies to late ex-President Robert Mugabe will know their Zanu-PF membership status when the party's provincial executive meets this week to examine thei...Published: 03 Sep 2020 at 06:08hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
ZimPF demands $1m from MDC-T $7,5m Parly grant
THE Zimbabwe People First (ZimPF) is demanding a share of $7, 5 million allocated to the MDC-T recently by the Justice Ministry under the Political Parties Finance Act.In a letter of demand da...Published: 26 Aug 2020 at 07:12hrs | | by newzimbabwe
BREAKING: Mugabe dies
Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe's first post-independence leader, has died at the age of 95.He died after battling ill health, his family confirmed. On F...Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 06:07hrs | 1 | by Stsff reporter
Sekai Holland attacked for defending 'home boy' Mnangagwa
Zimbabwe People First spokesperson Jealousy Mawarire has attacked former minister Sekai Holland for dismissing allegations that MDC Alliance youth leader Obey Sithole was almost abducted by state secu...Published: 27 Aug 2019 at 17:47hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Warriors in match fixing scandal?
A French publication has reported that the Democratic Republic of Congo is being investigated for a case of possible match fixing in their game against Zimbabwe in the Afcon finals on Sunday. ...Published: 03 Jul 2019 at 17:37hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa forced to return Zim Dollar
Zimbabwe People First spokesperson Jealousy Mawarire has said President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government was forced to reintroduce the Zimbabwean dollar whose success depends on him having a political ...Published: 02 Jul 2019 at 18:49hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Tendai Biti: Infant trapped in adult body?
Those familiar with former Finance minister Tendai Biti’s track record were not exactly surprised by his latest outburst against current Treasury boss Mthuli Ncube.It seems insults come as s...Published: 14 Jun 2019 at 08:04hrs | | by Conway Tutani
WATCH: Chamisa's 'partner' says Mnangagwa is legitimate President of Zimbabwe
The Agrippa Mutambara led Zimbabwe People First (ZimPF) which recently withdrew from the MDC, has said that they recognise President Mnangagwa as the legitimated leader of the country. This is a depar...Published: 10 Jun 2019 at 09:12hrs | 2 | by Pindula
Mutambara dumps Chamisa
Zimbabwe People First President Agrippa Mutambara announced at a press conference that his party is exiting from the MDC Alliance because of fundamental differences. Mutambara said they had be...Published: 27 May 2019 at 21:21hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Ngarivhume quits Chamisa alliance
A pre-election political marriage of convenience, between the Nelson Chamisa led MDC and Transform Zimbabwe fronted by Jacob Ngarivhume has ended.The union was part of a pre-election pact cobb...Published: 03 May 2019 at 20:56hrs | | by newzimbabwe
Mugabe to sensational return to Zanu-PF?
FORMER president Robert Mugabe could make a sensational return to Zanu-PF - one-and-a-half years after the frail nonagenarian was swept from power by a military coup - if the party's overtures to him ...Published: 11 Apr 2019 at 16:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
PHOTOS: Mutasa, Mutinhiri rejoin Zanu-PF
The ruling Zanu-PF party has readmitted into its ranks former members who had been expelled from the party or had rebelled against the party, Didymus Mutasa and Ambrose Mutinhiri respectively....Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 15:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mujuru not rejoining Zanu-PF
Former vice president and National People's Party (NPP) leader Joice Mujuru has said she is not re-joining Zanu-PF, following claims that she was on her way back to the ruling party. Speaking ...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 07:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mujuru reacts to rejoining Zanu-PF reports
FORMER Vice President Joice Mujuru has responded to State media reports that she and other expelled members of the ruling party are heading back to ZANU-PF.This follows a statement by ZANU-PF ...Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 07:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mutasa, Mutinhiri confirm Zanu-PF return
FORMER Zanu-PF secretary for administration Didymus Mutasa and ex-Mashonaland East provincial Minister Ambrose Mutinhiri have confirmed they are retracing their steps back to the ruling party, after b...Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 06:46hrs | | by newzimbabwe
Mujuru rejoining Zanu-PF - report
STATE media early Sunday, reported that former Vice President Joice Mujuru, stampeded out of the ruling Zanu-PF party ahead of the 2014 congress is returning to the ex-liberation movement.The ...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 08:43hrs | 1 | by newzimbabwe
Did Britain back Mnangagwa?
Nyathi said that in the meeting, Laing "sounded to be really forcing a line that Mnangagwa is the person to work with, and she wanted our opinions around that".Zanu-PF's opponents have alleged...Published: 29 Mar 2019 at 12:08hrs | 1 | by Rahul Nagvekar
Chamisa at it again
MDC Alliance leader Mr Nelson Chamisa was at it again yesterday when he took his tomfoolery to Madziwa, where national hero Dr Oliver Mtukudzi was being buried, after he tried to force his way into th...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 10:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mujuru urged to join Chamisa
Former vice president Joice Mujuru's ex-ally Kudakwashe Bhasikiti has called on the National People's Party (NPP) president to dissolve her party and join the Nelson Chamisa-led MDC.Bhasikiti ...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 22:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kunaka's Zanu-PF died last November
WHO does Jim Kunaka think he is fooling and for how long? For those who do not know who he is, Kunaka, was the leader of the infamous Chipangano, a gangster group based in Mbare that caused untold suf...Published: 22 Nov 2018 at 05:47hrs | 1 | by Tendai H. Manzvanzvike
Zanu-PF holds victory celebrations
Bikita West legislator, Elias Musakwa hosted victory celebrations in his constituency to thank the people who voted for Zanu-PF in the 30 July harmonised elections.The celebrations were attend...Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 19:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa invades Beitbridge, Gwanda
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa will this weekend address party supporters in Gwanda and Beitbridge where he is set to thank his supporters as well as to advise them on the way forward.Cham...Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 18:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jabulani Sibanda remains mum
There is renewed vigour and hope in the Zanu-PF Bulawayo provincial structures after firebrand war veteran Jabulani Sibanda was recently readmitted in the party.Sibanda, who has been conspicuo...Published: 17 Oct 2018 at 15:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mavhaire, a political spent-force
The crossing of floors by a political turncoat and former National People's Party member Dzikamai Mavhaire into the opposition, MDC Alliance party is a non-event, as the man has nothing to offer....Published: 04 Oct 2018 at 18:33hrs | 2 | by Peacemaker Zano
Mujuru party collapses
Former vice president Joice Mujuru's National People's Party (NPP) has all but collapsed after almost all its senior members deserted the party before it has even celebrated its third birthday....Published: 01 Oct 2018 at 18:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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