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'G40 buying guns to fight Mnangagwa,' says Eddie Cross
Former Bulawayo South Member of Parliament Eddie Cross says the G40 faction of ZANU PF that was defeated through the November 2017 bloodless coup is buying guns to fight the government of President Em...Published: 12 hrs ago | 16090 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chamisa to stand uncontested at congress
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa is on the brink of getting his 13th nomination to retain his position at the party's elective congress next month.Chamisa now has 12 nominations and if he gets the no...Published: 24 Apr 2019 at 15:14hrs | 3445 | by Staff reporter
ZAPU response to 'Gukurahundi' moves by President Mnangagwa
In social and other media there has been debate and speculation on where President Emmerson Mnangagwa is headed regarding resolution of the "Gukurahundi" issue. In the run-up to Zimbabwe's Independenc...Published: 24 Apr 2019 at 08:21hrs | 1237 | by Dr. Strike Mkandla
MDC national elective Congress 2019: Biti-Ncube rebirth or death
Less than a month to the MDC crunch congress slated for Gweru, a lot is happening within the mainstream opposition outfit as the jostle for positions heats up. Interim party President Advocate & p...Published: 24 Apr 2019 at 08:19hrs | 1907 | by Benny Gudo
Chamisa's secret deals Mwonzora, Mudzuri questioned
MDC ALLIANCE president Nelson Chamisa's secret deals with the party's secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora and one of his vice presidents Elias Mudzuri on the hand so that both do not contest him for th...Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 09:54hrs | 8166 | by Staff reporter
'Cannot separate democracy and discipline' says Moyo - have neither and no common sense to see it
Zanu-PF leaders are once again up in arms blaming business operators for the country's worsening economic situations as shown by the increasing prices of goods and services - if they can be found give...Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 07:56hrs | 949 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Resolute in faith, we will triumph,' Mnangagwa argues - faith in voodoo policies delivering prosperity, insane
"In Zimbabwe, we are currently undergoing our own struggle of light over darkness. As we walk the road of transformation and reform, we are guided by our Lord Jesus Christ's teachings of forgiveness, ...Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 07:22hrs | 390 | by Nomusa Garikai
MDC congress: Does real democracy exist?
ALL through history, the word democracy has been immortalised and evidently viewed as the greatest desire of the political world. Democracy is worshiped and viewed as sacred and sacrosanct. Virtually,...Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 07:12hrs | 230 | by Learnmore Zuze
Zec warms up for 2023 polls
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commissioner has started warming up for the 2023 harmonised elections by convening a national multi-stakeholder conference aimed at reflecting at the July 30, 2018 general polls...Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 07:06hrs | 944 | by Staff reporter
'Chamisa plays tribal politics in Bulawayo'
MDC Alliance president Mr Nelson Chamisa has been accused of playing tribal politics in Bulawayo to shut out perceived enemies and ensure his cronies win provincial congress elections held in the city...Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 06:56hrs | 6643 | by Methusi Ncube
'Army now fed up with civilians' Jonathan Moyo says
The Zimbabwean National Army is now fed up with civilians who are sabotaging the economy and will soon reign in on them Professor Jonathan Moyo has said. Moyo who was commenting on reports tha...Published: 22 Apr 2019 at 19:44hrs | 32527 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Is there the biblical 'Lot's wife' among us?
Given the green light, Chinese run bakeries can supply enough cheap bread to the nation. Who remembers Vivon Bread suppliers that gave other large bakeries a run for their money resulting in them cryi...Published: 22 Apr 2019 at 17:53hrs | 1872 | by Tondorindo
Chamisa unveils Mwonzora, Mudzuri rescue plan
OPPOSITION MDC leader Nelson Chamisa, who is all, but one province away from winning the party presidency uncontested, says he will not purge his challengers after congress, but will deploy them to in...Published: 22 Apr 2019 at 17:18hrs | 3655 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa urged to back Mwonzora's bid
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has been called upon to show leadership by backing secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora to retain his position after he discarded his intentions to challenge for the top post....Published: 22 Apr 2019 at 17:13hrs | 2376 | by Staff reporter
Where is Mnangagwa taking us to?
I DROVE up the window of the tollgate and the man on duty asked me: "Eddie, where are we going?" He was not asking what my destination was, but where did I think the country was going.Last nig...Published: 22 Apr 2019 at 08:40hrs | 8621 | by Eddie Cross
'Wanton price hikes signify indiscipline'
Zimbabwe celebrated its 39th independence last Thursday amid a deteriorating economic situation in the country that has seen prices of goods skyrocketing as people's disposable incomes continue to shr...Published: 22 Apr 2019 at 08:39hrs | 408 | by Staff reporter
It's time for South Africa to rethink the economy
ON May 8, South Africans go to the polls to choose their next governing party for the next five years. The election this year marks the country's sixth general election since the dawn of democracy in ...Published: 22 Apr 2019 at 08:37hrs | 225 | by Tapiwa Gomo
'Mnangagwa to crack whip on errand businesses'
FOREIGN Affairs minister Sibusiso Moyo has lashed out at errand business operators for unjustifiably pushing up prices of goods and warned that at some point government will enforce compliance measure...Published: 22 Apr 2019 at 08:35hrs | 907 | by Staff reporter
Opposition will not observe ballot paper printing: Mangwana
Zanu-PF legal affairs secretary and party representative in the political party dialogue, Paul Mangwana (PM), has justified the presence of ex-military generals in the ruling party politburo. ...Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 08:58hrs | 3280 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa is Ndebele Closest Saviour, Dear Thulani
Thulani Nkala, I have always respected your passion for Zimbabwe to succeed, and I still do, apart from the fact that...Published: 20 Apr 2019 at 17:00hrs | 4074 | by Multiverse Dungani
The Gukurahundi hearings
In the Gukurahundi so called hearings what is most baffling is lack of seriousness in the Judge Selo Nare's peace and reconciliation initiative. It doesn't look like he is going to conduct some truth-...Published: 20 Apr 2019 at 16:01hrs | 773 | by Clemen Moyo (Mr)
MDC Structures keep the dream alive, the Jewel of Africa returns
Julius Mwalimu Kambarage Nyerere referred to Zimbabwe as the jewel of Africa that needed heart and soul to protect it. Decades of independence later, Zanu-PF has changed that view. Zimbabwe has been c...Published: 20 Apr 2019 at 10:05hrs | 1653 | by Jacob Mafume
Zimbabweans will find Chamisa's Zimbabwe bird remark quite offensive
SOME people make it impossible for anyone to misquote them or exaggerate about them.Just when you thought politicians across the divide would tone down on rhetoric in the spirit of Independenc...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 07:29hrs | 980 | by Conway Tutani
MDC facing internal and external turmoil
Zanu as the ruling party, with all state resources under it, and with ears and eyes everywhere, was not going to leave it's main rival, the MDCA conduct a peaceful Congress. But by nature, any politic...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 19:25hrs | 3629 | by Ndaba Nhuku
'MDC has no hand in sanctions'
The Daily News on Sunday Assistant Editor Maxwell Sibanda caught up with journalist, and human rights advocate Grace Kwinje who is the MDC Alliance's European Union representative based in Brussels. S...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 17:48hrs | 361 | by Staff reporter
Renewed bid to stop MDC's elective congress
Gokwe-based Elias Mashavire, represented by lawyer Ashel Mutungura, launched a renewed bid to stop MDC's elective congress and force the party to first deal with an extra-ordinary congress, which they...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 17:46hrs | 890 | by Staff reporter
Shonas invade MDC Bulawayo province
The Bulawayo MDC Bulawayo Assembly has been condemned for electing majority of Shona leaders during its elective Province held this week. The Province recently populated its Main, Women and Yo...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 15:33hrs | 9701 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Time to close South Africa's borders
Fellow South AfricansOur border posts, such as the one near here at Jeppes Reef, are meant to protect South Africa...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 08:09hrs | 9423 | by Mmusi Maimane
Of Zimbabwe media, scarfs, land reform and current affairs
THIS is a weird because some years ago, I worked for ZBC/ZTV. Then we would thrive and take pride in asking well researched questions, the most provocative questions, upfront and mix with questions in...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 08:08hrs | 1963 | by zimbabwedigitalnews
The British Conservative party is behind the suffering of Mthwakazi
It may be surprising that the said to be architectures of Democracy are fully behind the suffering endured by Mthwakazi citizens, but that is the truth. The British Conservative Party has been behind ...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:39hrs | 412 | by David Magagula
Nothing to show for it, 39 years on
ZIMBABWE today marks 39 years of independence with little to show for the sacrifices made in liberating this country.The only difference in today's celebrations is that former president Robert...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:18hrs | 286 | by Editorial - Daily News
DNA tests confirm MDC activist's dumped body
DNA tests results have confirmed that the remains found at a farm in Beatrice, in January were that of MDC activist Blessing Toronga, who was reportedly abducted and tortured during the State-led clam...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:16hrs | 768 | by Staff reporter
39 years on, Zimbabwe has achieved nothing: Chamisa
ZIMBABWE turns 39 tomorrow and NewsDay (ND) senior reporter Blessed Mhlanga caught up with the opposition MDC leader Nelson Chamisa (NC) to discuss the importance of the day vis-a-vis the current econ...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 15:00hrs | 2976 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora & MDC Guptas' untimely political menopause
I suffered a psychological stroke upon receiving news of the defeat of Hon Mwonzora in his Sakubva home ground. The defeat of Hon Mwonzora in Manicaland should not be taken for granted. Politica...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 09:02hrs | 1958 | by Don Chigumba
Chief calls for more sanctions against Mnangagwa
Controversial Ntabazinduna traditional leader, Chief Nhlanhla Ndiweni, has sensationally appealed to the international community to escalate sanctions on the president Emmerson Mnangagwa-led governmen...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:52hrs | 9016 | by Staff reporter
MDC Alliance nomination process exposes party's lack of democracy
THE forthcoming opposition Movement for Democratic Change Alliance congress set for 24-26 May is fast turning into a farce following the withdrawal of secretary general Mr Douglas Mwonzora from the pr...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:02hrs | 321 | by Editorial - chronicle
Chamisa on the brink
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has all but claimed the presidency ahead of the party's elective congress next month after secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora, who was touted as his likely challenger, threw ...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 18:31hrs | 2611 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa needs a united MDC
AS THE MDC congress approaches, the country's largest opposition party continues to send contradictions.On Sunday, its secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora announced that he would contest to ret...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 08:11hrs | 1605 | by Editorial - Daily News
ZRP attempts to disrupt Manicaland Congress
The MDC successfully held its Provincial Congress in Manicaland despite a failed attempt to disrupt proceedings by the Zimbabwe Republic Police.Signs of desperation in Zanu PF and the military...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 12:57hrs | 3370 | by Jacob Mafume
Mwonzora paves way for Chamisa
MDC secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora yesterday stunned party supporters and his rivals when he announced that he won't be contesting interim leader Nelson Chamisa at next month's congress.In...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 10:58hrs | 6390 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi mass graves exhumation intent - is the Matebelalnd Collective accomplices?
History is littered with many heinous crimes committed by man against man all in the name of power, from the Turkish genocide against the Armenians, the Nazi Jewish holocaust, Pol pot madness, the Rwa...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 08:22hrs | 939 | by Fikile wa Malikongwa
Chamisa a threat to MDC Alliance's democracy
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has been rebuked by the MDC party elders who have accused him of undemocratic tendencies since the time he imposed himself as leader after the death of that party le...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 06:42hrs | 2050 | by Prosperity Mzila
Who should lead the MDC after Congress? A View from the grassroots voter
Although the MDC has been a beacon of hope for most Zimbabweans since its inception in 1999, the same cannot be confidently asserted this time around. Successive splits that have been rocking th...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 19:25hrs | 1685 | by Nhlanhla Moses
Plot to derail Chamisa
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa's bid to succeed the party's founding leader Morgan Tsvangirai is in jeopardy after a rival camp approached the High Court seeking to stop theforthcoming congress, citing...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 10:13hrs | 3038 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's provincial congress nominations marred by manipulation
MDC provincial congresses have allegedly been marred by manipulation of structures, violence, intimidation of Chamisa opponents, with voting going into midnight.The process has left some party...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 10:02hrs | 273 | by Staff reporter
MDC Congress processes proceeding well
The MDC has completed six Provincial Congresses with structures electing Provincial leaders and nominating National leaders.The Process involves all three wings of the party including the Wome...Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 19:37hrs | 1794 | by Jacob Mafume
The fallacy of Zanu-PF and civil society engagements.
Songs of praises from many quarters are now being sung for Mnangagwa after his minister pledged that following a meeting with a collection of Civic Society organizations the regime was going to allow ...Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 19:36hrs | 1143 | by Lovejean Ndlovu
Zimbabwe's path to prosperity
ON April 3, I gave President Emmerson Mnangagwa a letter from my government conveying the heartfelt sympathy of the American people for the lives lost in Cyclone Idai. I also announced that the Americ...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 13:51hrs | 1265 | by Brian Nichols
South Africa govt schools to enrol Zimbabweans with or without papers
The South African government's decision to finally allow migrant children - including undocumented ones, to enroll with government schools, is a step in the right direction, but more work remains in f...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 08:02hrs | 3023 | by African Global Voice
Reduced political power is a veiled attack on Mthwakazi
The reduction of political power through among other things, the unelected VP slots and the imposition of candidates from outside the region is a veiled attack on Mthwakazi and smacks of muzzled democ...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 07:56hrs | 515 | by Nhlanhla Moses
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