Search / Electoral
Political Reforms can UNITE Zimbabwe
President Mnangagwa and Zanu-PF always complain that the main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa and MDC Alliance are cry-babies who never accept electoral defeat and hence they are holding the country ...Published: 17 hrs ago | 654 | by Darlington Nyambiya And Farai Maguwu
Special Message from Prof Welshman Ncube
Fellow MDC members, in the next twenty four (24) hours we will gather at Ascot Stadium in my hometown of Gweru for a historic, momentous occasion in the history of our party and our nation.For...Published: 23 May 2019 at 21:42hrs | 4946 | by Welshman Ncube
Africans Day: Locating the role of the Youth in Africa's transformation
As we celebrate Africa Day this year, what are the major challenges facing Africa's youth? What is the position and role of the African youth in the transformation of Africa? While it is intrinsic to ...Published: 23 May 2019 at 16:02hrs | 136 | by Richard Mugobo
Mohadi snubs Chief Ndiweni
Outspoken Ntabazinduna traditional leader Chief Nhlanhla Ndiweni has been left out of today’s meeting between chiefs from Matabeleland North and Vice President Kembo Mohadi. Mohadi is meetin...Published: 23 May 2019 at 07:21hrs | 4732 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's dialogue will not work, simple!
LET me start with the conclusion: The political parties dialogue that President Emmerson Mnangagwa launched last Friday is a political theatre and pageantry that will not yield anything, and the best ...Published: 23 May 2019 at 06:55hrs | 1950 | by Nqaba Matshazi
Mnangagwa's 'last way to life'
When Emmerson Mnangagwa took over power in November 2017 as President, Lady Fortuna was so generous towards him that she gave him four ways to life.But it is unfortunate that so far, he has al...Published: 23 May 2019 at 06:44hrs | 4777 | by Moses Tofa
Lack of Political will has brought unnecessary calamity
We are in this mess because we have a political question which remain unanswered. The question lies on legitimacy. We have a deep deep crisis centered on legitimacy, failure by our country's electoral...Published: 22 May 2019 at 17:35hrs | 1168 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
MP urges villagers to register to vote to save constituency
BULILIMA WEST legislator Dingumuzi Phuti (Zanu-PF) has urged people in his constituency to register as potential voters in order to reach the stipulated threshold of registered voters and remain a sta...Published: 22 May 2019 at 06:24hrs | 654 | by Staff reporter
Chihuri not in Malawi, says Electoral Commission
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has described as baseless media reports that former Zimbabwe's Commissioner-General of Police, Augustine Chihuri, was in Malawi.The MEC also refuted claim...Published: 21 May 2019 at 09:05hrs | 3964 | by Staff reporter
MDC Chamisa holds Nyanga by-election primaries
THE MDC Alliance party will hold its primary vote tomorrow to select a candidate who will represent the party in the Nyanga Rural District Council ward 26 by-election.This comes after the Zimb...Published: 21 May 2019 at 07:27hrs | 2041 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa will not finish his term of office'
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa says President Emmerson Mnangagwa will not finish his term of office if he fails to resolve the socio-economic crisis in the country.Speaking at a "thank-you" rally i...Published: 20 May 2019 at 16:34hrs | 3058 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa must convene inclusive national dialogue' - reward for rigging elections, to what end
Dear Tajamuka/Sesjikile"After the 2018 disputed elections, we stated categorically clear that the electoral process and its outcome fell abysmally short of a truly free and fair election. As a...Published: 20 May 2019 at 12:09hrs | 2624 | by Nomusa Garikai
Chamisa warns of dark cloud over Zimbabwe
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa called for a transitional government on Sunday, saying President Emmerson Mnangagwa had "legality" but lacked "legitimacy".Chamisa told thousands of cheering supporte...Published: 20 May 2019 at 08:19hrs | 9894 | by ZimLive
Chamisa want sanctions on Zimbabwe to remain until Zanu-PF collapses
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa says western sanctions on Zimbabwe will only go with the collapse of the Zanu-PF government.Chamisa, speaking to supporters in Chiredzi at a 'thank you' rally in Chir...Published: 20 May 2019 at 08:13hrs | 1953 | by ZimLive
Mnangagwa won't last 5 years, says Chamisa
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa says President Emmerson Mnangagwa will not finish his term of office if he fails to resolve the socio-economic crisis in the country.Speaking at a "thank-you" ral...Published: 20 May 2019 at 07:10hrs | 4584 | by Staff reporter
There is too much clutter in Mnangagwa's new dispensation
LEADERSHIP is about setting strategic goals for a nation or society and motivating individuals to effectively conduct assignments in service to those goals. In modern day democratic societies, leaders...Published: 20 May 2019 at 07:00hrs | 1390 | by Tapiwa Gomo
'Mnangagwa must convene inclusive national dialogue' - reward for rigging elections, to what end
Dear Tajamuka/Sesjikile "After the 2018 disputed elections, we stated categorically clear that the electoral process and its outcome fell abysmally short of a truly free and fair election. As ...Published: 19 May 2019 at 20:46hrs | 1291 | by Nomusa Garikai
Chihuri faces deportation from Malawi
The country's vice president who is also UTM Party leader Saulos Chilima told the nation on Sunday that a Zimbabwean national Augustine Chihuri who is in the county to help Democratic Progressive Part...Published: 19 May 2019 at 18:27hrs | 4786 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa launch POLAD, arch - "African solution" to bad governance - bury our heads in the sand, insane
"We are grateful that the leadership of Zimbabwe has established the dialogue voluntarily," commented Mphakama Mbete, SA Ambassador to Zimbabwe, at the official launch of Political Actors Dialogue (PO...Published: 19 May 2019 at 09:48hrs | 1654 | by Wilbert Mukori
MDC secretary-general hopefuls speak out
The MDC today enters into a crucial week in which it holds its elective congress. Several positions are up for grabs and many officials are jostling - fair and foul - to fill them up. One of t...Published: 19 May 2019 at 09:35hrs | 1207 | by Staff reporter
'RBZ paid Jonathan Moyo US$ 300 000 for ZANU PF campaign'
Former cabinet minister Professor Jonathan Moyo was allegedly paid US$300 000 by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Dr Gideon Gono to create a ZANU PF manifesto for the 2008 runoff it has emerged....Published: 19 May 2019 at 08:47hrs | 7322 | by Mandla Ndlovu
ANC, Zanu-PF brothers in arms
The recent fifth South African national and provincial elections were certified free and fair by the local and foreign observers but they were not without their critics.27 political parties lo...Published: 18 May 2019 at 18:27hrs | 881 | by Daniel Itai
Chamisa's congress hit by cash crunch
THE Nelson Chamisa-led MDC has been hit by a financial squeeze which has forced it to dig deeper into members' pockets to fund travel, food and accommodation costs for its over 6 000 congress delegate...Published: 18 May 2019 at 10:03hrs | 2196 | by Staff reporter
The birth of tribal domination in Zimbabwean politics
On 8 November 1978, at the age of 61 years Chief Khayisa Ndiweni, formed the United National Federal Party (UNFP), as a break away from the Zimbabwe United Peoples Organization (ZUPO), a political par...Published: 17 May 2019 at 20:42hrs | 4390 | by Jonathan Maphenduka
Fuel crisis has nothing to do with MDC unconstitutionalism
Some of the problems Zimbabwe is facing today are clearly due to faulty thinking resulting in people mixing issues —and not knowing what the idiom "fair game" means.For starters, if Presiden...Published: 17 May 2019 at 17:32hrs | 3389 | by Conway Tutani
Mnangagwa reels over security sector reform
AS the European Union (EU) and Zimbabwe prepare to resume formal re-engagement talks, with Brussels insisting on sweeping reforms, including security sector overhaul, President Emmerson Mnangagwa is b...Published: 17 May 2019 at 07:22hrs | 3275 | by Staff reporter
Fresh divisions rock ZANU PF Youth league
Fresh divisions have resurfaced in ZANU PF Youth League with some members accusing the National Deputy Secretary for Youth Affairs Lewis Matutu as being a demigod. A Provincial member of the M...Published: 16 May 2019 at 16:22hrs | 3467 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Nhlanhla Ndiweni's calls for more sanctions ill-informed
Chiefs are traditional leaders who are expected to spearhead development in their communities and not embracing poverty. As community leaders they are expected to be exemplary and strive for the bette...Published: 16 May 2019 at 11:22hrs | 1799 | by Gift Mashoko
Police in Zimbabwe: Helping hand or iron fist?
In response to public protests against a drastic increase in fuel prices in January 2019, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) were joined by the army in a brutal crackdown that resulted in at least 15 ...Published: 15 May 2019 at 15:03hrs | 583 | by Afrobarometer
Mnangagwa to fully implement Motlanthe proposals
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has reportedly pledged to fully implement all recommendations and reforms proposed in the August 1, 2018 shootings commission report.However, government sources ye...Published: 15 May 2019 at 14:27hrs | 1821 | by Staff reporter
More pressure for Chamisa in Bulawayo
Embattled MDC Nelson Chamisa is facing more and more headwinds as disgruntled party members here have vowed to put pressure on him to dissolve the current provincial executive or face a revolt in the ...Published: 15 May 2019 at 08:24hrs | 4742 | by Staff reporter
ED envy Ramaphosa's 57.5% free votes, blatantly rigged to get 50.8% and now he is stuck
"Congratulations @CyrilRamaphosa on your election victory. We wish you success as you build a strong and prosperous South Africa, and look forward to working closely together as we further strengthen ...Published: 14 May 2019 at 07:26hrs | 2096 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
No joy for Zimbabwean voters in diaspora
Zimbabwe Electoral Commissioner Dr Qhubani Moyo says Zimbabwean living in diaspora do not possess the right to vote unless the constitution is amended to offer them that right.Posting on Faceb...Published: 13 May 2019 at 21:07hrs | 1874 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa is not God, says Chamisa
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's hopes of destabilising the opposition through underhand dealings and his hopes of turning around the worsening economy alone will fail because he is not God, MDC leader ...Published: 13 May 2019 at 16:20hrs | 1761 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt guns for Chief Ndiweni
Government has castigated Ntabazinduna Chief Nhlanhla Felix Ndiweni for calling on Western countries to impose more sanctions against the country to consolidate the existing embargoes, which he claime...Published: 13 May 2019 at 08:58hrs | 6841 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa congratulates Ramaphosa
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has joined other world leaders in congratulating African National Congress (ANC) leader Mr Cyril Ramaphosa following the party's electoral victory officially announced on Saturday ...Published: 13 May 2019 at 08:57hrs | 1748 | by Staff reporter
'Zanu-PF not invincible in rural areas'
MUTASA Central MP Trevor Saruwaka (MDC Alliance) yesterday said the ruling Zanu PF was not invincible in the rural areas after his party's victory in Mutasa Rural District Council ward 10 by-election ...Published: 13 May 2019 at 08:52hrs | 1241 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa engages Thabani Mpofu who lost the televised ConCourt case
MDC has turned to top lawyer Thabani Mpofu to lead its appeal against a High Court ruling which declared as illegitimate its leader Nelson Chamisa.Mpofu yesterday confirmed he was now taking t...Published: 13 May 2019 at 08:49hrs | 4439 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa looks forward to working with Ramaphosa
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has joined other world leaders in congratulating African National Congress (ANC) leader Mr Cyril Ramaphosa following the party's electoral victory officially announced on Saturday ...Published: 13 May 2019 at 08:42hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter
President must solve the Zimbabwe's crisis or face humiliation in the 2023 elections
As far as Zimbabwe is concerned things are not appealing ranging from economic, social to political discourse. The government of Zimbabwe is supposed to start now to lay out robust and effective mecha...Published: 12 May 2019 at 09:54hrs | 3031 | by Matora Hupile
Zanu-PF congratulates ANC
Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party has congratulated its sister liberation movement, the African National Congress (ANC) of South Africa for winning the 2019 elections.The ANC won the national ma...Published: 12 May 2019 at 07:15hrs | 2783 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa invites UN special envoy
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet will dispatch a high-level rapporteur to Zimbabwe before the end of this month on a fact-finding mission following the January viole...Published: 12 May 2019 at 06:37hrs | 1055 | by Staff reporter
Five out of five for ANC
It has been an epic battle at the 2019 national and provincial elections in South Africa with at least 48 parties contesting for the executive and legislative position and positions respectively....Published: 11 May 2019 at 20:33hrs | 1915 | by Daniel Itai
'Zanu-PF to assist voters cast ballots'
THE MDC yesterday claimed that Zanu-PF plans to coerce people by assisting them to vote in today's Mutasa Rural District Council (MRDC) ward 10 by-election, where almost 2 000 voters are expected to c...Published: 11 May 2019 at 15:01hrs | 1610 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF castigates bid to soil SA polls
THE Zanu-PF observer mission has castigated attempts to discredit the South African national elections in the wake of claims of double voting with some videos circulating on social media of some peopl...Published: 11 May 2019 at 14:51hrs | 345 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's battle of Populism vs Constitutionalism
INTRODUCTION The High Court sitting at Harare dealt a body-blow to Nelson Chamisa's leadership of the MDC on 8 May 2019. In the case of Elias Mashavira vs. Movement for Democratic Chan...Published: 11 May 2019 at 14:48hrs | 325 | by David Tinashe Hofisi
Final South Africa election results announced
South Africa has concluded its 2019 Provincial and National Assembly Elections. As predicted by different analysts the African National Congress dropped from its previous 62% dominance that it held. ...Published: 11 May 2019 at 13:33hrs | 33634 | by Mandla Ndlovu
ZANU PF Youth leader attacks Malema
Fifty-six year old ZANU PF Youth leader Pupurai Togarepi has done an unprovoked attack on South Africa's conomic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema.Togarepi threw a shade at Malema after th...Published: 11 May 2019 at 10:34hrs | 7393 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Chamisa is de jure leader as per 2.6m votes' - focus, at issue is appointments
Too many cooks spoil the broth. MDC has certainly suffered the ill effects of having too many learned lawyers. One says one this the second says that and the third says something else that is neither ...Published: 11 May 2019 at 08:31hrs | 5343 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'I have key to unlock Mnangagwa's illegitimacy' boasted Chamisa - yet, cannot unlock his own
"The appointments of the second and third respondents (Chamisa and Mudzuri) as deputy presidents of the MDC party were unconstitutional and, therefore, null and void. The appointment of second respond...Published: 10 May 2019 at 20:09hrs | 2554 | by Nomusa Garikai
Load More Stories
