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IFP faces exodus if it picks DA for power deal
Speculation is growing that the pending official decision by the IFP to snub the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK) in favour of the ANC-DA coalition in the hung KwaZulu-Natal could backfire.This com...Published: 11 Jun 2024 at 13:11hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
'CCC, Zanu-PF chefs eating together'
LEADER of the Democratic Union of Zimbabwe (DUZ) Robert Chapman says Zanu-PF and Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) officials actually "play and eat" together and are taking Zimbabweans for a ride....Published: 01 Jun 2023 at 06:48hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
New sanctions on Zimbabwe spoiled US-Africa Summit
When President Joe Biden announced the hosting of United States-Africa Summit last year, he sounded like he was doing a favour to Africans. That was mistake number one.That is old archaic poli...Published: 12 Jan 2023 at 11:16hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Of Joshua Nkomo and the raging fires of Matabeleland independence
"The fly that does not heed advice follows the corpse to the grave", goes the Igbo proverb. MLO is happy that Matabeles refused to follow the Joshua Nkomo political corpse to the grave.It must...Published: 16 Jul 2022 at 20:15hrs | 13 | by Israel Dube
Divisions rock teachers' unions
DIVISIONS have rocked teachers' unions, with some accusing the Zimbabwe Teachers' Association (Zimta) leadership of having a "secret" meeting with President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday.This c...Published: 30 Oct 2020 at 17:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
When looters become 'human rights defenders'
Zimbabwe and many other countries not subservient to the United States of America, it has become common practice that the US instigates opposition political activists to deliberately break the law of ...Published: 30 Aug 2019 at 07:58hrs | 2 | by Isdore Guvamombe
To what end Mr Chamisa, does the end justify the means?
Dear Nelson ChamisaI write to you with a very heavy heart for ever since you usurped the MDC Presidency Zimbabwe has never known peace and thousands of people have been brutalized, hundreds ma...Published: 17 Aug 2019 at 14:48hrs | | by Munya Shumba
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
Malema angers Mnangagwa regime
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's government has been taken aback by withering criticism by South Africa's radical leftist leader Julius Malema who described the Zanu-PF leader as a "sell-out".Ma...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 15:46hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Government responds to Julius Malema
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information Publicity and Broadcasting Services Nick Mangwana has condemned the attacks on President by Emmerson Mnangagwa by South Africa's Julius Sello Mal...Published: 11 Apr 2019 at 08:45hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
The fad of sanctions: Crimea lessons for Zimbabwe
Well, Zimbabwe has been under sanctions for about two decades now and it has become very clear to all and sundry that the United States of America and its allies, will continue using one excuse after ...Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 06:41hrs | 1 | by Isdore Guvamombe
Mnangagwa must engage the 'bullies' to win this economic war
The United States of America (US), this week, once again tightened the noose on Zimbabwe when it extended sanctions against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration in a show of no confidence –...Published: 09 Mar 2019 at 12:30hrs | | by Staff writer
Zanu-PF slams US big brother mentality
ZANU-PF has condemned the United States' big brother mentality saying Donald Trump administration lacks moral authority to lecture Zimbabwe on how to conduct its affairs. The party said it is ...Published: 16 Feb 2019 at 20:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
US told to stop lecturing Zimbabwe
THE United States must stop lecturing Zimbabwe on how to conduct its affairs as it has no moral ground to do so, Zanu-PF has said. In a statement yesterday, the ruling party's Secretary for In...Published: 16 Feb 2019 at 20:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
US cannot be our national dialogue referee
The continued United States (US) big brother mentality on Zimbabwean affairs cannot go unchallenged, as it undermines the country's sovereignty and independence. This time the Washington administratio...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 10:33hrs | 1 | by Christine Lethokuhle Mabhena
President Mnangagwa's call for a national dialogue timeous
President Emmerson Mnangagwa recently, broke the news that brought melodious echoes to every progressive Zimbabwean who cares about unity and prosperity in a bid to move our nation forward economicall...Published: 23 Jan 2019 at 10:33hrs | 2 | by Brightface Mutema
War vets slam Mugabe, Chamisa Alliance
The Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association yesterday slammed the United States government for extending its sanctions regime on the country, with the aim of causing suffering amon...Published: 22 Aug 2018 at 06:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Govt interference bled Bulawayo council'
Government interferences in the running of local authorities have cost the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) millions in potential investment. NewsDay (ND) business reporter, Mthandazo Nyoni this week met o...Published: 10 Aug 2018 at 07:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Strong anti-Ndebele sentiment in MDC-T
MDC Alliance partners have blasted the coalition's leader Mr Nelson Chamisa as a deceptive politician who does not respect agreements after he dribbled them and fielded candidates in constituencies re...Published: 20 Jun 2018 at 06:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Econet blocks EcoCash lines
Econet Wireless has reportedly blocked agent lines for some of its clients over alleged hoarding and selling of cash. Affected Econet agents who spoke to The Herald in Kwekwe and Gweru said th...Published: 11 Jun 2018 at 08:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
MDC big brother mentality is the problem - NPP
NPP notes with concern persistent and Consistent efforts by Colleagues it perceives as comrades in arms in portraying a big brother mentality that suggests that NPP has no will power to work tog...Published: 29 Jan 2018 at 19:38hrs | 3 | by Advocate Gift Nyandoro
Endorsement of Tsvangirai as Presidential candidate a betrayal of supporters
A political comnmenator Aubrey Mubvumbu has said the endorsement of MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai as an MDC Alliance presidential candidate for the 2018 elections was a betrayal of the supporters....Published: 31 Dec 2017 at 08:03hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Liberal Democrats' view of Zimbabwe today - Political conundrum
We have gone through the press statements of the War Veterans of Zimbabwe. We have listened to political commentators, we have listened to political outcasts from the ruling party or from disintegrati...Published: 09 Nov 2017 at 09:54hrs | 1 | by Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda (LDNC Chair)
'Unmasking' Jacob Ngarivhume
JACOB Ngarivhume saw his star rise on the back of intensified anti-President Robert Mugabe protests that shaped Zimbabwe's politics in 2016, but he has remained an enigma.Ngarivhume, the leade...Published: 28 Sep 2017 at 07:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
There is hope for Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is poised for economic growth if only there is a free and fair election where the people are allowed to freely chose a leader of their choice without being intimidated and being frog marched ...Published: 13 Sep 2017 at 13:23hrs | 1 | by Leonard Koni
UCAD Green Party not backing Tsvangirai
This letter serves to set the record straight, with reference to the matter circulated on social media by Albert Mugove Matapo, and a Video of the Zimeye live uploaded on the facebook on the 31st July...Published: 08 Aug 2017 at 15:24hrs | 4 | by UCAD
Tsvangirai in huge coalition coup
SPLINTER MDC parties reunited yesterday in a historic move that is likely to boost former Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's chances of defeating President Robert Mugabe in next year's elections....Published: 06 Aug 2017 at 13:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Thanks for the honesty, Cde Didymus
Didymus should stop the phone calls and the invitations to private media hacks who have nothing better to do than to visit his Zesa-less house."NOTHING in all the world is more dangerous than ...Published: 16 Jul 2017 at 13:03hrs | | by Bishop
Biti, Mujuru pact flops
A PROPOSED coalition deal between Joice Mujuru, leader of the National People's Party (NPP), and Tendai Biti of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), which was due to be signed yesterday in Harare, sta...Published: 14 Jul 2017 at 09:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
MDC confirms coalition talks with MDC-T
THE Professor Welshman Ncube-led MDC has confirmed coalition talks with the MDC-T, a party it vowed never to work with after accusing its leader Mr Morgan Tsvangirai of violence and dictatorial te...Published: 24 Jan 2017 at 05:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Absence of justice in society always lead to chaos- Linda Masarira
Zimbabwe Women In Politics Alliance activist Linda Tsungirirai Masarira has said the absence of justice in a society always leads to trouble and chaos.She said Zimbabwe is filled with massive ...Published: 12 Jan 2017 at 05:18hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Zim Economy Is in the Emergency Room, We Need Long Term Measures
Zimbabwe is on the verge of collapsing economically as we speak our economy is in the intensive care unit. We need to put our heads together as a nation and bring solutions to the fragile economy. The...Published: 07 Dec 2016 at 21:14hrs | | by Wezhira Sam
Big brother mentality must end, all parties must come together in coalition
People's Democratic Party official Fortune Mlalazi has warned other opposition political parties with big brother mentality to swallow their pride and come together with other parties for a positive p...Published: 06 Dec 2016 at 04:16hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Tsvangirai engages Mujuru in private coalition talks
Former rivals MDC-T president, Morgan Tsvangirai and interim leader of Zimbabwe People First (ZimPF) Joyce Mujuru are engaged in intense secret talks which are said to be at an advanced stage....Published: 05 Dec 2016 at 04:43hrs | | by Mary Charamba
MLF members clash over MOSI-OA-TUNYA (AMOT) coalition deal
Mthwakazi Liberation Front members back in Zimbabwe and those in South Africa have clashed over the Mosi-OA-Tunya (AMOT) alliance of all Mthwakazi parties with the SA leaders distancing themselves fro...Published: 24 Nov 2016 at 14:16hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Mujuru, Biti union suffers stillbirth
The envisaged coalition between Zimbabwe People First led by former Vice President Joice Mujuru and People's Democratic Party fronted by Mr Tendai Biti has suffered a stillbirth with senior offici...Published: 17 Oct 2016 at 07:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Opposition grand coalition, just a rhetoric
I was once a believer in opposition coalition politics in Zimbabwe but after reading an article by former Crisis in Zimbabwe executive director, Macdonald Lewanika in the Dailynews of 21 August 2016, ...Published: 25 Aug 2016 at 09:25hrs | 2 | by John Mukumbo
Accusations of big brother mentality rocks opposition parties
Opposition parties continue to struggle to form a coalition despite claims that they would be a unified force in time for the 2018 harmonised elections. Zanu-PF has, on the other hand, continued to de...Published: 11 Aug 2016 at 08:07hrs | | by Zvamaida Murwira
Mujuru seeking political mileage
Zimbabwe People First (ZimPF) leader, Joice Mujuru who recently addressed a handful of her party supporters at Stanley Square in Bulawayo revealed that she has nothing to offer the people of Zimbabwe....Published: 22 Jun 2016 at 07:15hrs | | by Sibusiso Ndlamini
Tendai Biti bans anti-opposition rhetoric
THE Tendai Biti-led opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) party has gagged its members from denouncing other opposition forces in a bid to mend bridges and work towards a coalition, NewsDay has l...Published: 07 Jun 2016 at 07:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
It's not long to go now, says Mujuru
Former Vice President and now Zimbabwe People First (ZPF) leader, Joice Mujuru, has told weary and long-suffering citizens to "keep walking" as the potentially epoch-making 2018 national elections are...Published: 18 May 2016 at 07:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's Zanu-PF panics at prospect of opposition coalition
As a united opposition front against President Robert Mugabe gains momentum, the beleaguered governing Zanu-PF has been thrown into panic, desperately trying to woo back expelled members, a South ...Published: 08 May 2016 at 11:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
West Hands Off Zimbabwe's Internal Affairs
Diplomat William M. Bellamy, you are a shameful westerner that does not subscribe to the fundamental democratic values held by your nation state, the US, which claims to be the custody of the most adv...Published: 04 May 2016 at 21:33hrs | | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri
Tsvangirai dumps big brother mentality
MDC-T leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, has pledged not to "play big brother" as he joins other opposition parties in coalition talks aimed at dislodging President Robert Mugabe and Zanu-PF in the 2018 e...Published: 03 May 2016 at 09:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zapu open to ZPF coalition
Dumiso Dabengwa's Zapu has said the entrance of Joice Mujuru's Zimbabwe People First (ZPF) in the political fray would spur the setup of the highly-anticipated opposition coalition seeking to uns...Published: 17 Mar 2016 at 10:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai has no succession plan
Whilst being interviewed by the DailyNews, MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai failed to answer a simple question on his succession plan, hence hiding behind the finger.Tsvangirai's response was th...Published: 10 Mar 2016 at 19:23hrs | 1 | by Peacemaker Zano
Collaboration and Cooperation key to coalition success - PDP
The start of 2016 has seen the opposition political parties being thrown to face once again the twin evils of big brother mentality and toxic competition. This worrisome trend flies in the fac...Published: 12 Jan 2016 at 12:34hrs | | by Moses Manyengavana
The future we want - ZUNDE
Zimbabweans United for Democracy (ZUNDE) hopes that Zimbabweans across the globe are striving today to create the future we want and deserve. Each of us can help shape our future by 2018 and beyond. ...Published: 12 Nov 2015 at 13:53hrs | | by Justice Benjamin Paradza
No common ground for the 'Big Tent'
Following a plea by the MDC-T leader, Morgan Tsvangirai for all opposition parties to rally around him in order to dislodge President Mugabe, the leaders of the small opposition parties have scoffed a...Published: 11 Sep 2015 at 15:15hrs | 1 | by Tafara Shumba
'We have nothing personal against Tsvangirai'
There are no personal hostilities between Tendai Biti and Morgan Tsvangirai, but fundamental differences on how the struggle for democracy should be fought, Jacob Mafume, the Renewal Team spokesperso...Published: 17 Feb 2015 at 07:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
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