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Biti demands judicial inquiry into Trabablas Interchange project

Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has called for a forensic audit and the establishment of a judicial commission of inquiry into the staggering US$114 million cost of the newly commissioned Trabablas Interchange in Harare - a figure that…

Published: 30 Jul 2025 at 18:18hrs | 622 | by Staff reporter

My take on Tendai Biti and the scarcity of visionaries

Biti, by all means, embodies the archetype of the political activist: vocally critical of power, sharply articulate, and willing to agitate against institutional decay. He thrives on confrontation with the state apparatus, and in this rega…

Published: 30 Jul 2025 at 10:55hrs | 485 | by Charline P Chikomo

Tagwirei must be stopped, says Biti

Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has launched a scathing attack on controversial businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei, accusing him of plundering Zimbabwe's economy and warning that his presidential ambitions must be firmly rejected.In a bli…

Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 15:47hrs | 504 | by Staff reporter

Biti slams UZ Vice Chancellor

Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has sharply criticized University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Vice Chancellor Professor Paul Mapfumo for the recent dismissal of striking lecturers and suspension of student activists supporting the ongoing industr…

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:19hrs | 73 | by Staff reporter

Biti, Kasukuwere gang up against Tagwirei

Former cabinet ministers Saviour Kasukuwere and Tendai Biti have publicly condemned controversial businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei, branding him as the "face of corruption" whose growing influence within Zimbabwe's ruling party, ZANU-PF, po…

Published: 27 Jun 2025 at 09:36hrs | 1129 | by Staff reporter

Tagwirei sparks feud with Kasukuwere, Biti

ZANU PF-aligned businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei has ignited a political storm after accusing self-exiled former cabinet minister Saviour Kasukuwere and former Finance Minister Tendai Biti of corruption, declaring they have no moral authori…

Published: 26 Jun 2025 at 15:44hrs | 1127 | by Staff reporter

Biti warns Zimbabwe heading toward collapse

Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has sounded a dire warning over Zimbabwe's economic trajectory, claiming the country is collapsing under the burden of failed monetary reforms, rampant corruption, and institutional mismanagement.In a wi…

Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 17:38hrs | 1063 | by Staff reporter

Biti's US$1 million defamation lawsuit resumes

The high-profile US$1 million defamation lawsuit filed against former Finance Minister and opposition politician Tendai Biti resumed yesterday, with Biti's legal team filing a notice to apply for referral of the case to the Constitutional …

Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:42hrs | 148 | by Staff reporter

Biti warns of disaster if Tagwirei ascends to Zimbabwe's Presidency

Former opposition MP and finance minister Tendai Biti has sounded alarm over the possible political elevation of controversial businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei, warning that his rise to the presidency would spell disaster for Zimbabwe.Biti'…

Published: 22 May 2025 at 10:11hrs | 931 | by Staff reporter

'Zimbabwe's political crisis has to be managed carefully,' says Biti

As Zimbabwe grapples with escalating political tension and worsening economic conditions, fresh calls have emerged for the establishment of a National Transitional Authority (NTA) as a crucial rescue measure.The country's political landsca…

Published: 18 May 2025 at 11:59hrs | 496 | by Staff reporter

Tendai Biti slams Mnangagwa's 2030 agenda as a corrupt power grab

Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has come out guns blazing against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's so-called "2030 agenda," describing it as a corrupt and self-serving scheme designed to protect stolen wealth and promote looters into sen…

Published: 05 Apr 2025 at 08:36hrs | 325 | by Staff reporter

Supreme Court dismisses Tendai Biti appeal in US$1 million case

The Supreme Court has dismissed lawyer and former Finance Minister Tendai Biti's appeal against a High Court ruling that denied his application for condonation in a US$1 million defamation case filed by Augur Investments' top executives.Th…

Published: 06 Mar 2025 at 14:18hrs | 187 | by Staff reporter

Husband forces wife to accept polygamy

A Harare woman has sought a peace order against her husband, accusing him of physical and mental abuse after he attempted to force her into accepting a polygamous marriage. Mercy Kumbirai appeared before the Harare Civil Court, claiming th…

Published: 23 Feb 2025 at 09:55hrs | 4154 | by Staff reporter

Tendai Biti warns Zimbabwe is on the edge

Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has painted a stark picture of Zimbabwe's current political and economic landscape, describing the country as being on the precipice of disaster. In an interview with Trevor Ncube on In Conversation with…

Published: 23 Feb 2025 at 09:54hrs | 1979 | by Staff reporter

Tendai Biti of plotting against Zimbabwe, says Mutsvangwa

Zanu-PF spokesman Christopher Mutsvangwa has accused former Finance Minister Tendai Biti of conspiring with American diplomats in South Africa to "whip up emotions about title deeds and land in Zimbabwe" in a bid to gain the attention of f…

Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 16:41hrs | 2106 | by Staff reporter

Biti slams title deed plan, calls it a reversal of land reform

Former Finance Minister and legal expert Tendai Biti has criticized the government's plan to issue title deeds to farm owners, calling it a legal and policy blunder that undermines Zimbabwe's land reform programme.The government has defend…

Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 06:32hrs | 516 | by Staff reporter

'Zimbabwe economy heads for a bloodbath'

Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has issued a stark warning of a potential economic bloodbath if Zimbabwe does not liberalize its exchange rate and inject liquidity into the economy. His concerns come amid persistent liquidity shortages…

Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 14:16hrs | 922 | by Staff reporter

Biti criticizes Zimbabwe's economic policies

Former finance minister Tendai Biti has strongly criticized the economic policies under the current administration, describing them as "fictitious" and blaming them for Zimbabwe's ongoing de-industrialisation, capital flight, and economic …

Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 12:34hrs | 518 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa did not want Welshman Ncube and Tendai Biti in CCC

Political commentator Brighton Mutebuka has criticized U.S.-based opposition activist Freeman Chari for his claims that Nelson Chamisa, the former leader of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), undermined the movement with his doctrine…

Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 15:30hrs | 1531 | by Staff reporter

'Banks refuse to make salary payments on behalf of Zimbabwe govt'

A dramatic financial crisis has hit Zimbabwe's civil service as banks have reportedly withheld payments for thousands of public sector workers' salaries, citing the government's inability to meet its financial obligations. Former Finance M…

Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 09:58hrs | 13004 | by Staff reporter

First it was Chamisa, now it's Biti, who is next?

WHEN THE KITCHEN GETS HOT, THEY  UNCEREMONIOUSLY BOLT OUT: FIRST IT WAS NELSON CHAMISA, NOW IT'S TENDAI BITI, WHO IS NEXT?The recent state of the conduct of leadership ranks in the Zimbabwean political opposition is unprecedented in t…

Published: 10 Apr 2024 at 21:17hrs | 4 | by Prof Jonathan Moyo

Biti dumps CCC

FORMER Finance minister and Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) co-vice-president Tendai Biti, has dumped the main opposition political party saying he is taking a sabbatical away from politics as he goes on a soul searching break.Speaking…

Published: 10 Apr 2024 at 06:05hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

RBZ boss appointment challenged in court

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's appointment of veteran bank John Mushayavanhu as the new Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor has been challenged by two university students, who allege that it contravenes the law.Mnangagwa was forced to …

Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:33hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

ZiG is putting lipstick on a pig, says Biti

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) on Friday introduced a new currency to be known as the ZiG, which stands for Zimbabwe Gold.RBZ governor John Mushayavanhu said the ZiG would be structured and set at a market-determined exchange rate. It …

Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:31hrs | 30 | by Staff reporter

Peter Dube deported from Mozambique

Peter Dube, a fugitive and murder suspect, was apprehended at the Robert Mugabe International Airport following his deportation from Mozambique, where he had eluded authorities for nearly two years.Initially deported to Mozambique by Irish…

Published: 03 Apr 2024 at 22:13hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Biti's defamation appeal dismissed

High Court judge Justice Gladys Mhuri has dismissed an application for rescission of the default judgment filed by lawyer Tendai Biti following the dismissal of his other application for exception in a matter where he is being sued for def…

Published: 03 Apr 2024 at 18:45hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Biti apologises for assaulting foreign investor

Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti, who was convicted on Monday for verbally assaulting Russian investor Tatiana Aleshina, has issued an apology.In his plea for leniency, Biti informed Harare magistrate Vongai Muchuchuti that he did not i…

Published: 27 Feb 2024 at 11:57hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

'Welshman Ncube, Biti have now become merchants of chaos'

Former Pumula MP in Bulawayo Albert Mhlanga has lambasted Welshman Ncube, Tendai Biti and Lynette Karenyi-Kore for 'imposing themselves' as the new rotational interim leaders of the fast dying opposition CCC, saying this shows they are unp…

Published: 17 Feb 2024 at 16:30hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Ruling on Biti assault case deferred to next week

Harare magistrate Vongai Guwuriro has deferred ruling on opposition politician Tendai Biti's assault case to February 26.The magistrate told the court she could not deliver the ruling Thursday as initially planned because she received the …

Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 05:01hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa, Biti a team of irreconcilable rivals

Zimbabwe's main opposition party, the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T) led by Morgan Richard Tsvangirai, launched its campaign for the 31 July 2013 harmonised elections in Marondera, a small town located in the ruling Zimbabwe Africa…

Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 08:57hrs | 12 | by Dr Phillan Zamchiya

'Biti used words unexpected from senior lawyers'

The words used by Harare lawyer Tendai Biti while insulting Mrs Tatiana Aleshina, are not expected to be used by senior lawyers like him, the State has said.In his closing submissions, Deputy Prosecutor-General Mr Michael Reza submitted th…

Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 05:49hrs | | by Staff reporter

Biti faction takes over Harare mayorship

CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) councillor Jacob Mafume has been re-elected to the position of Harare mayor following a vote in a special session.The mayor's position fell vacant following the recall of Lovejoy Chitengu who had succeed…

Published: 21 Dec 2023 at 23:45hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa cut ties with Welshman Ncube and Tendai Biti?

The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) faction loyal to party leader Nelson Chamisa has cut its ties with Welshman Ncube and Tendai Biti.Well-placed sources who spoke to the Daily News at the weekend confirmed that the two opposition stal…

Published: 18 Dec 2023 at 19:31hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Tendai Biti's assault trial deferred

THE trial of opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) top official Tendai Biti, who is accused of verbally assaulting a local businesswoman, Tatiana Aleshina, has been deferred to January 11 and 12 next year for continuation.Biti is …

Published: 18 Dec 2023 at 04:55hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

David Coltart says Biti, Ncube have shown commitment to a democratic Zimbabwe

David Coltart, a former Minister of Education in Zimbabwe, has conveyed his disappointment regarding the purported divisions among Nelson Chamisa, Tendai Biti, and Welshman Ncube. Coltart, referring to them as "trusted friends," is dishear…

Published: 17 Dec 2023 at 10:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chamisa removes his gloves

Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) president, Nelson Chamisa has accused some party bigwigs of manufacturing lies to confuse and discourage party members.This comes after Professor Ncube on Wednesday pushed back against pressure from CCC …

Published: 15 Dec 2023 at 16:06hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Tendai Biti's assault trial deferred to 2024

Harare magistrate Mrs Vongai Guwuriro has deferred the trial of Tendai Biti to January 11 and 12 next year for continuation. Biti is facing charges of assaulting businesswoman and investor Mrs Tatiana Aleshina at the Harare magistrate cour…

Published: 15 Dec 2023 at 15:44hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Tendai Biti, Welshman Ncube removed from vital CCC WhatsApp group

In a surprising turn of events, Nelson Chamisa, one of the leaders of the Citizens for Change Coalition (CCC), has raised eyebrows by instructing the removal of his long-time allies, Tendai Biti and Welshman Ncube, from the crucial WhatsAp…

Published: 14 Dec 2023 at 18:25hrs | | by Dereck Goto

Biti rips into Ncube's 'disastrous' budget

FORMER Finance minister Tendai Biti has described the 2024 budget as a disaster amid concerns that the proposed raft of taxes will deepen Zimbabwe's poverty levels and worsen the economic challenges.Finance minister Mthuli Ncube presented …

Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 17:33hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Biti exposes Chamisa's hand

CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) vice-president Tendai Biti yesterday fingered activists linked to party president Nelson Chamisa for creating parody social media accounts to link him to self-imposed interim secretary-general Sengezo Ts…

Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 05:29hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Biti disowns Tshabangu dinner

Zimbabwean opposition veteran Tendai Biti says claims circulating on the social media saying he has had dinner with controversial activist Sengezo Tshabangu who is behind the ongoing CCC MPs, senators and councillors recalls recently at Mo…

Published: 27 Nov 2023 at 13:28hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa allies hunt for Biti, Welshman Ncube?

THE crisis in the opposition CCC is deepening and broadening, with senior members and advisors to CCC leader Mr Nelson Chamisa publicly firing political salvos and diatribes interpretively directed towards former legislators and what are s…

Published: 27 Nov 2023 at 07:43hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

CCC members happy with Chamisa-Biti engagements

Most Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) members are reportedly excited by reports that their party leader, Nelson Chamisa, has pleaded with Tendai Biti and Welshman Ncube to be more active in that party's affairs.A source who confided in …

Published: 15 Nov 2023 at 07:19hrs | 16 | by Nkululeko Nkomo

Biti distances self from Sengezo Tshabangu

Former Harare East MP and "Change Champion" for the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), Tendai Biti, has at last responded to accusations of orchestrating party recalls that have disrupted the Nelson Chamisa-led movement.In his statement …

Published: 12 Nov 2023 at 11:54hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa commissions US$7.3m plant

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday commissioned a US$7,3 million National Oil Company of Zimbabwe (NOIC) ethanol storage and handling facility, that will help save foreign currency, create employment and provide wealth generation opportunities …

Published: 09 Nov 2023 at 05:53hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe sees surge in mining investments

Zimbabwe's mining sector has witnessed a surge in investment over the past two years, with several companies investing heavily in exploration, expansion, and plant construction.A recent survey by the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe (CoMZ), wh…

Published: 09 Nov 2023 at 05:53hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter

Biti's 3rd ConCourt application turned down

OPPOSITION politician Tendai Biti failed again yesterday to have points of law in his trial for verbal and threatening assault referred to the Constitutional Court, with Harare magistrate Mrs Vongai Guwuriro dismissing the application, say…

Published: 09 Nov 2023 at 05:53hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Biti raises constitutional issues during trial

FORMER Finance minister Tendai Biti's trial for allegedly verbally assaulting a local businesswoman continued today with his defence team raising constitutional issues that were dismissed by the court.Biti, who was being represented by Ale…

Published: 06 Nov 2023 at 04:55hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa to sideline Ncube, Biti in talks with Mnangagwa

The ruling party, Zanu-PF, has alleged that Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa is working to exclude senior opposition members Welshman Ncube and Tendai Biti from his discussions with President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Th…

Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 06:53hrs | 360 | by Staff reporter

Be your own employers, graduates told

Graduates now have the opportunity to start new industries and companies through the Government's graduate employment creation and development programme and should shake off the attitude that they need to be employed.Minister of Higher and…

Published: 18 Sep 2023 at 06:58hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

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