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History of election mischief: From mlolongo system to vote buying
Once upon a time, each candidate at the General Election was assigned his own ballot box. It is the ballot papers inside your box that determined the poll outcome.The ballot box was only ident...Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 08:16hrs | | by John Kamau
Gold smuggler tied to Kenyan plunder is back - now in Zimbabwe
A gold smuggler implicated in a scandal that robbed Kenya of 10 percent of its GDP in the 1990s has moved his smuggling operation to Zimbabwe and Dubai, Al Jazeera's Investigative Unit (I-Unit) can re...Published: 23 Mar 2023 at 19:50hrs | | by AFP
Senegal President to open 2023 ZITF
Senegalese President Macky Sall is set to officially open this year's Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) which will run from 25 to 29 April 2023.This was revealed by President Emmerson M...Published: 19 Mar 2023 at 08:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's anti-corruption crusade fizzles out deplorably
HIGH-PROFILE corruption cases from as far back as 2017 are yet to be finalised, almost five years after President Emmerson Mnangagwa promised to decisively tackle graft.The development also de...Published: 03 May 2022 at 16:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ZITF public day brings Bulawayo to a stand still
BULAWAYO virtually came to a standstill yesterday as thousands of people from all walks of life thronged the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre to witness the official opening of the 62nd editio...Published: 30 Apr 2022 at 16:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga at Kibaki funeral
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga yesterday joined several African Heads of State and government in paying last respects to former Kenyan President Emilio Mwai Kibaki during a State funeral....Published: 30 Apr 2022 at 16:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Civil registry gives out free documents at ZITF
THE Civil Registry Department will once again be issuing national documents, except passports, from birth to death free of charge at the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF). The 6...Published: 28 Apr 2022 at 08:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Renaming street after Kenyatta to go ahead
Bulawayo City Council is continuing with its initial plan to rename a street after Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta despite him no longer coming to officially open this year's Zimbabwe International Tr...Published: 26 Apr 2022 at 08:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to replace Uhuru Kenyatta at ZITF
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa will officially open the 62nd edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) on Friday.Initially, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta was scheduled to open this year's...Published: 25 Apr 2022 at 18:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kenyatta cancels Zimbabwe trip
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has cancelled a planned trip to Zimbabwe this week where he was due to officially open the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF).Uhuru's withdrawal follows t...Published: 25 Apr 2022 at 09:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Packed programme as ZITF roars to life
THE 62nd edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) begins tomorrow with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta now unable to come for the official opening as earlier scheduled following the dea...Published: 25 Apr 2022 at 08:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Kenya's former President Mwai Kibaki dies
Kenya's former President Emilio Stanley Mwai Kibaki better known as Mwai Kibaki has died. He was 90 years old.Kibaki served as the third President of Kenya from December 2002 until Apr...Published: 22 Apr 2022 at 11:44hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
PSL coaches ready to rumble
FOR the country's flagship sport - football - the coronavirus-induced break has been a journey in the wilderness.And for Premiership coaches it is now 16 months without sitting in the dugout....Published: 09 May 2021 at 08:01hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo spills the beans on Grace Mugabe
Former ZANU PF Politiburo member Jonathan Moyo has revealed that former First Lady Grace Mugabe was in a fierce competition with the G40 grouping in the battle to succeed President Robert Mugabe. ...Published: 18 May 2019 at 10:44hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zanu-PF, MDC talks unfolding behind-the-scenes
WHILE President Emmerson Mnangagwa this week ruled out talks and a power-sharing arrangement with the MDC-Alliance, saying Zanu-PF had won a two-thirds majority in the July general elections, it has e...Published: 22 Dec 2018 at 18:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
MDC at 19: A trail of destruction and failure
Naturally in life when a person turns 19 he or she is considered an adult as he or she can exercise their right to vote, marry and be employed without violating any laws such as child labour. This is ...Published: 30 Oct 2018 at 15:39hrs | | by Elijah Chihota
Lessons from Kenya (Part 2)
WE carry on looking at the similarities between Kenyan and Zimbabwean electoral politics. As noted, there are striking similarities in the politics and election systems between the two countries....Published: 18 Aug 2018 at 08:07hrs | | by Miriam Majome
Are African elections only free, fair when opposition wins?
This is a question I found myself asking after Zimbabwe's opposition - MDC Alliance - vowed to challenge the results of the July 30 elections in court after the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) dec...Published: 15 Aug 2018 at 06:56hrs | | by newsday
Lessons from Kenya (Part 1)
RARE is a country that seamlessly blends modern and vibrant cities with unspoilt white sandy beaches against the backdrop of the planet's biggest natural wildlife park, the Masai Mara (Serengeti). End...Published: 11 Aug 2018 at 10:13hrs | | by Miriam T Majome
Bosso breeze past Shabanie
Highlanders 3-1 Shabanie MineHIGHLANDERS' youngsters showed great character by coming from a goal down to beat visiting Shabanie Mine and stretch their unbeaten run in the Castle Lager Premier Soc...Published: 23 Apr 2018 at 07:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Could Mnangagwa change himself to change the country economy around?
There are a few political lessons we need learn as Zimbabweans. To begin with, unlike South Africans, we regarded politics a business for the down trodden and were not so smart since we concerned ours...Published: 30 Nov 2017 at 00:15hrs | | by Andrew M Manyevere
Jonathan Moyo's G40 and the lessons of history
Anyone with a sense of history would have known that the end was going to be bad for the manipulative, greedy, immoral and power hungry cabalSomeone has just remarked - beautifully – that th...Published: 22 Nov 2017 at 05:57hrs | 1 | by Tichaona Zindoga
Robert Mugabe Uncontested Leadership
No one in Zanu-PF, I repeat, no one in Zanu-PF would challenge Robert Mugabe for the leadership of Zanu-PF never mind his incompetence, age or health status.He would remain a big liability and die wit...Published: 06 Nov 2017 at 16:03hrs | 1 | by Paul Siwela
Zimbabwe future President
It became clear to some of us a long time ago that Mrs Grace Mugabe would become the next President of Zimbabwe while her husband Robert Mugabe shall retain the Presidency of Zanu-PF indefinitely. It ...Published: 27 Sep 2017 at 11:11hrs | 2 | by Paul Siwela
When Grace Mugabe got angry
History is chock-full of those moments when those who hold the indistinct title or office of the First Lady have let down their guard, embarrassing nations and husbands alike.There is the stor...Published: 05 Sep 2017 at 06:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
2 shot dead in Kenya post-election unrest
NAIROBI - Two protesters were shot dead by police in the Kenyan capital yesterday as unrest broke out after opposition claims of massive rigging in an election that President Uhuru Kenyatta looked cer...Published: 10 Aug 2017 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
The uneasy 'plain folk' and Raila Odinga's student
Zimbabwe is hurtling towards elections and it's getting exciting, as usual.Think of what man and woman are doing: self-positioning, deal-cutting, love-making and falling out well before consum...Published: 15 Jul 2017 at 10:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe reaches its kairos moment
AFTER being in power for 39 years, the Kenya African National Union (Kanu) was defeated in the 2002 elections after opposition parties formed the National Rainbow Coalition (Narc), an electoral pact t...Published: 28 Apr 2017 at 17:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'No vote, no sex'
A Kenyan MP has asked women to withhold sex from their husbands until they register as voters for the 8 August elections.Mishi Mboko, the women's representative for the coastal city of Mom...Published: 17 Jan 2017 at 17:23hrs | | by BBC
Who will lead the grand coalition?
COALITIONS have dominated Kenya's political landscape where alliances between parties have played a significant role in defining the course of events and election outcomes in the east African nation f...Published: 26 Aug 2016 at 07:50hrs | | by Jacob Rukweza
Mwai Kibaki flown to SA for treatment
Former Kenyan president Mwai Kibaki was flown to South Africa on Sunday evening for treatment.The retired president, 85, was initially admitted to the Karen Hospital in Nairobi after falli...Published: 23 Aug 2016 at 07:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Why I am joining politics fulltime and what I am going to do
I believe in Jesus power and therefore Zimbabweans I greet you all in the name of Jesus because the Bible which has become our spiritual standard with over ninety percent of the population our country...Published: 28 Jun 2016 at 10:53hrs | 9 | by Hannington Mubaiwa
'Robert Mugabe rejected Senegal asylum'
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe was reportedly offered asylum by his then Senegalese counterpart Abdoulaye Wade in the aftermath of his electoral loss to opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai at the 2008 polls,...Published: 02 Apr 2016 at 14:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF should guard against the emergency of ZP-FP
Recent reports by both the private and public media indicating that the People First project led by the former Vice President Dr Joyce Mujuru has registered with the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC...Published: 17 Feb 2016 at 13:08hrs | | by John Mukumbo
The Congress that produced a despot
The MDC faction led by Mr Morgan Tsvangirai held its elective congress this weekend. Considering that, violence is in its DNA, the party should be highly praised for holding an incident free congress...Published: 07 Nov 2014 at 19:48hrs | | by Tafara Shumba
From modest Sally to 'amazing' Grace
The First Lady is an unofficial title used for the wife of a head of state, according to Wikipedia.Collectively, the president and spouse are known as the First Couple and if they have a fami...Published: 18 Jul 2014 at 07:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Statement of the Africa Forum on the situation in the Syrian Arab Republic
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - Statement of the Africa Forum on the situation in the Syrian Arab RepublicWe, members of the Forum for Former African Heads of State and Government, commonly referr...Published: 09 Sep 2013 at 10:46hrs | | by APO
The 'President said' syndrome
Take the case of Mary Wambui and Othaya. Of course you cannot take both, for both are found in Kenya, that great East African country which has just gone through a rigorous election that so beautifull...Published: 13 Apr 2013 at 09:10hrs | | by Nathaniel Manheru
'Old leaders must go'
Outgoing Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki yesterday told African leaders, including President Mugabe, it was time old leaders - some of whom have clung to power for decades - handed over power to the you...Published: 10 Apr 2013 at 05:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Uhuru Kenyatta sworn in as Kenyan president
NAIROBI - Uhuru Kenyatta has been sworn in as Kenya's new president, following his victory in March against Raila Odinga.Dignitaries and tens of thousands of people witnessed the inauguration...Published: 09 Apr 2013 at 17:25hrs | | by BBC
Kenyatta upholds election victory
Kenya's Supreme Court has upheld Uhuru Kenyatta's presidential election victory, rejecting several petitions challenging the vote.Chief Justice Willy Mutunga announced the decision, saying the...Published: 30 Mar 2013 at 11:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kenya President elect to challenge ICC case
The International Criminal Court in The Hague is to hold a special hearing to review its case against Kenya's President-elect, Uhuru Kenyatta.He denies accusations of instigating violence aft...Published: 18 Mar 2013 at 08:16hrs | | by BBC
'Tsvangirai will lose,' says Sikhala
CONTROVERSIAL politician and founder member of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), Job Sikhala, has warned that Prime Minister (PM) Morgan Tsvangirai might lose the forthcoming presidential elec...Published: 14 Mar 2013 at 08:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
What Kenya's opposition parties defeat might mean to Zimbabweans
An election in Kenya - thousands of miles away - would ordinarily not concern Zimbabweans. But in March 2013, our blogger finds just the opposite to be true.As I pen this piece, Kenya's elect...Published: 10 Mar 2013 at 10:09hrs | | by Nkosana Dlamini, Harare,
Machete-wielding youths kill 4 cops in Kenya
Kenyans stood patiently in long lines on Monday to elect a new president but machete-wielding youths on the coast killed four policemen, casting a shadow over a vote seen as vital to repairing Kenya's...Published: 04 Mar 2013 at 06:05hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Talking about MDCs talks and about taking Zimbabwe forward
OUTSIDE the escalation of violence, one issue that seems to be dominant in the run up to Zimbabwe’s elections is talk about talks. Between 5 February 2008, the ‘Super ...Published: 08 Jan 2013 at 11:38hrs | | by Discent C. Bajila
Multinationals illegally transfer $50 billion out of Africa
Former South African President Thabo Mbeki says multinational corporations are responsible for much of the illegal transfer of money out of Africa that is costing the continent tens of billions annual...Published: 16 Aug 2012 at 04:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kenyan Internal Security Minister dies in helicopter crash
Kenyan Interior Minister George Saitoti was killed on Sunday alongside a junior minister and four others after a police helicopter crashed near Nairobi, the vice-president said."It is unfortun...Published: 10 Jun 2012 at 07:36hrs | | by AFP
Bingu wa Mutharika buried in Malawi
The former President of Malawi Bingu wa Mutharika has been laid to rest at Mpumulo Wabata Shrine at his farm in Cholo District, Malawi.Several heads of state and government including President...Published: 23 Apr 2012 at 15:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Robert Mugabe to bury wa Mutharika
President Robert Mugabe will be among several other heads of states and government attending the burial of the late Malawian President Bingu waMutharika on Monday.WaMutharika died of heart att...Published: 20 Apr 2012 at 09:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
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