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Zimbabwe on a knife edge
Zimbabwe is now treading on a slippery political crisis. It was never in doubt that a coup government no matter how many goals it concedes, it will never under what circumstances surrender power to th...Published: 12 Sep 2023 at 14:08hrs | 3 | by Leonard Koni
Lets Kwekwe Mnangagwa Out
Zimbabwean politics has been on the knife edge for a very long time. Taking a look from what other African countries are doing on international platforms and hearing how their leaders are articulating...Published: 26 Jul 2023 at 20:07hrs | 2 | by Leonard Koni
Zimbabwe has reformed security services
Security Sector Reform (SSR) aims to enhance Security Sector Governance (SSG) through the effective and efficient delivery of security under conditions of democratic oversight and control. SSR...Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 07:23hrs | 13 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Doctors were very foolish to bow to Chiwenga demands - without PPE, still susceptible covid-19 military or civilian
Zimbabwe is facing a serious economic crisis brought about by 40 years of gross mismanagement and rampant corruption. The economy has all but collapsed forcing unemployment rate to soar to nauseating ...Published: 13 Oct 2020 at 22:51hrs | 1 | by Nomusa Garikai
Austerity measures causing more suffering to Zimbabweans
Emmerson Mnangagwa's led government must come clean on the austerity measures implemented by Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube.Zimbabwe announced austerity measures to spur the economic ...Published: 26 Jul 2019 at 07:47hrs | 1 | by Leonard Koni
'Youth will rescue Zimbabwe' - no, only strong minds will; age, war hero irrelevant and failed
It was the great Greek philosopher Socrates, 2 500 years ago, who said "STRONG MINDS DISCUSS IDEAS, AVERAGE MINDS DISCUSS EVENTS AND WEAK MINDS DISCUSS PEOPLE."Socrates lived during the golden...Published: 17 Jun 2019 at 09:16hrs | 3 | by Wilbert Mukori
Removing Mugabe alone was not enough, the whole system is rotten
Theoretically, the 2017 November coup brought in joy on paper but practically it was the opposite on the ground.Zimbabwe is well known throughout the Sadc region, beyond Africa , Asia and Euro...Published: 23 May 2019 at 07:25hrs | 1 | by Leonard Koni
Zimbabwe on the knife edge
Legitimacy issues will continue to follow Mnangagwa. All forms of cheating were applied, hence our elections fell below international standards, thus the continuation of sanctions. ...Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 15:52hrs | 5 | by Leonard Koni
Zimbabwe on knife edge
TENSIONS are high in Zimbabwe as the country's political protagonists Emmerson Mnangagwa and Nelson Chamisa switch turf from the spiteful political arena to the Constitutional Court which sits this We...Published: 22 Aug 2018 at 06:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Fresh headache for Chamisa's Alliance
MDC Alliance is on a knife edge, as major partner, MDC-T is demanding that its partners step up and show that they deserve constituencies they were allocated in the alliance agreement.Sources ...Published: 21 Apr 2018 at 11:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
MDC Alliance on a knife edge
MDC Alliance is on a knife edge, as major partner, MDC-T is demanding that its partners step up and show that they deserve constituencies they were allocated in the alliance agreement.Sources ...Published: 21 Apr 2018 at 07:44hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Chinamasa should have presented 'realistic' budget of $3.5 billion: Biti
MDC ALLIANCE: ALTERNATIVE NATIONAL AGENDA TOWARDS THE TRANSFORMATIVE DEMOCRATIC DEVELOPMENTAL STATE, DELIVERED BY TENDAI BITI CHAIRPERSON OF THE POLICY AND RESEARCH CO...Published: 08 Dec 2017 at 18:36hrs | 18 | by Staff Reporter
Grace Mugabe was in charge of Zimbabwe
war veterans leader Chris Mutsvangwa has reportedly said that the millitary's intervention, which resulted in former president Robert Mugabe relinquishing power two weeks ago was a "counter coup" to f...Published: 05 Dec 2017 at 06:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga rant sparks outrage
Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) Commander General Constantino Chiwenga has been roundly attacked over his public rebuke of President Robert Mugabe and his administration over instability in Zanu-PF....Published: 15 Nov 2017 at 05:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Matabeleland at a dangerous crossroad
We are a country that is deeply divided along tribal lines which is a sad development indeed. In Kenya just like here in Zimbabwe people vote along tribal lines. We have seen 98 percent of the Kikuyu ...Published: 03 Nov 2017 at 05:25hrs | | by Nkosana Malinga
A do or die election 2018
Zimbabwe is on the knife edge and on the brink of collapse as the economy bites the ordinary people in the streets. If there is no prompt action taken and if the elections are not going to be free and...Published: 18 Oct 2017 at 09:30hrs | | by Leonard Koni
'SADC will not recognise you,' Mugabe threatened coup plotters - so now SADC is important
"Kwawabva kanda huyo, kwaunoenda kanda huyo!" (Before you leave, make friends where you are and where you are going!) So, goes the Shona adage. President Mugabe, in his arrogance, was very dismissive ...Published: 07 Oct 2017 at 18:45hrs | 3 | by Nomusa Garikai
'Mugabe is not Zimbabwe,' MDC reprimand Grace - empty word mocked by reality
Zimbabwe is sitting of the knife edge of the abyss, one false move and the country would tumble down. 37 years of gross mismanagement, rampant corruption, vote rigging and murderous tyrannical rule ha...Published: 29 Jul 2017 at 19:52hrs | 4 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Sparks fly in Zanu-PF politburo
Zanu-PF's politburo has virtually become a war zone for factional fights playing out in the top echelons of the ruling party, with Wednesday's meeting proving beyond any reasonable doubt that Presiden...Published: 21 Jul 2017 at 14:50hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Theresa May faces pressure to resign
London – British Prime Minister Theresa May faced pressure to resign on Friday after losing her parliamentary majority, plunging the country into uncertainty as Brexit talks loom.The pound f...Published: 09 Jun 2017 at 08:59hrs | 3 | by AFP
MDC-T calls on Zimbabwe army to stop new recruitment
The MDC is deeply dismayed and appalled by reports confirming that the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) is currently recruiting thousands of new recruits to join the national army.At a time when the n...Published: 14 Nov 2016 at 18:38hrs | | by Obert Gutu
Mugabe coup claim mystery
Mystery surrounds stunning claims emanating from South Africa that six Zimbabweans suspected of plotting to overthrow President Robert Mugabe and his Zanu-PF government are being held by that country'...Published: 29 Oct 2016 at 16:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
When mafia Nyikayaramba warns of 'security threat', he is threatening you.
"It (corruption) is now a security threat because it is causing people to create mafias or alliances where if one is accused of being corrupt, he quickly asks for the help of other big names to protec...Published: 26 Oct 2016 at 16:37hrs | 1 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Zimbabwean protestors ready to die
Despite suffering savage beatings, ongoing harassment by authorities and being locked up for fighting for change in the country over the past few weeks, protesting democracy activists say they are rea...Published: 11 Jul 2016 at 13:48hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe on knife edge
With the country teetering on the brink of another ginormous economic meltdown akin to the horror experienced in 2008, there are growing fears that ordinary Zimbabweans are becoming increasingly restl...Published: 23 Jun 2016 at 10:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe on brink of civil uprising'
Tsvangirai's MDC-T has warned of an imminent civil 'commotion' due to worsening economic crisis and lack of political legitimacy of the Zanu-PF regime.In a statement, MDC-T national spokes...Published: 07 Jun 2016 at 16:57hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Lack of political legitimacy is root cause of Zimbabwe socio-economic collapse
On times without number, the MDC has stated that the July 31, 2013 elections were stolen. Zanu-PF massively rigged that plebiscite and since then, Zimbabwe's economy has been on an endless tailspi...Published: 07 Jun 2016 at 12:03hrs | | by Obert Gutu
Grace Mugabe's ally sitting on knife edge, plot to boot her out
Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa's allies in Mashonaland West Province are pushing for the ouster of Zanu-PF women's league finance secretary, Sarah Mahoka, from the party, it has emerged.Reg...Published: 23 May 2016 at 08:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Cabinet ministers on knife edge
Cabinet ministers and MPs who sabotaging activities initiated by Zanu PF the youth league risk losing their positions ahead of the 2018 elections.Land and Resettlement minist...Published: 25 Apr 2016 at 09:00hrs | 6 | by Staff Reporter
Has Zimbabwe abandoned the straightjacket policy?
Around 2002 the nation's service chiefs, headed by Vitalis Musungwa Gava Zvinavashe, called a press conference and addressed the nation. The crux of the press conference was to inform the ...Published: 13 Jan 2016 at 13:58hrs | | by Maxwell Zimuto
More face Zanu-PF boot
Three Zanu-PF youth executives in Manicaland province are reportedly sitting on a knife edge with the party axe hanging over their heads on allegations of being sympathetic to a faction led by the...Published: 20 Oct 2015 at 07:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Morgan Tsvangirai, Robert Mugabe hate Ndebele people
Morgan Tsvangirai's failure to attend Mahlangu burial has nothing to do with the venues and characters that were claiming ownership of his body.It has a lot to do with tribalism and poor readi...Published: 14 Oct 2015 at 09:27hrs | 2 | by Gugugu Magorira Zvishavane
MDC-T demands a full list of RBZ debtors be published
As the country's largest and most popular political party, the MDC-T is deeply concerned about the general lack of transparency and accountability in the management of public funds and public resource...Published: 20 May 2015 at 09:28hrs | | by Obert Gutu
If I were to deliver a "Rhodes Memorial" public lecture at UCT, South Africa
At a child-trafficking 16years of age, history records that an unaccompanied minor called Cecil John Rhodes was sent here in Africa by his own parents to stay for a longer time if not forever, o...Published: 30 Mar 2015 at 14:09hrs | 1 | by Fbr Mthokozisi Ndiweni
Civil Society must claim Space
The shocking, dramatic and sometimes confusing political situation in Zimbabwe is in dire need of a sane perspective. In a series of events that that could have been taken from a Shakespearean dra...Published: 22 Jan 2015 at 17:48hrs | | by Methembeni Moyo
Oppah Muchinguri on knife edge, has to bank on Mugabe's benevolence
Zanu-PF Women's League boss Oppah Muchinguri will have to bank on President Robert Mugabe's benevolence to survive the intriguing events unfolding in the ruling party after she was stampeded by craft...Published: 31 Jul 2014 at 11:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe at knife's edge
At times we may need to go backwards in order to go forwards.I think that Zimbabwe is at knife edge in all sense of the word. We need an imminent political solution that will release us fr...Published: 06 Feb 2014 at 10:32hrs | | by Vince Musewe
FC Platinum outclass, outshine and outplay a bewildered Dynamos
FC Platinum 2 - 0 Dynamos FC PLATINUM recorded their first-ever victory over Dynamos since gaining promotion into the top-flight league in 2011, with a comfortable win at Mandava Stadium in...Published: 17 Oct 2013 at 03:48hrs | | by Sports reporter
Infighting erupts in Mugabe's Zanu-PF
WHILE President Robert Mugabe is standing on solid ground after eliminating internal challenges from within Zanu-PF, infighting among various party camps is threatening to scupper the political entity...Published: 11 Apr 2013 at 11:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Manchester United, Real Madrid in blockbuster match
MANCHESTER - Sir Alex Ferguson has labelled Manchester United's meeting with Real Madrid tonight as "one of the biggest" in football and does not expect anyone to be disappointed. The match kicks-off...Published: 05 Mar 2013 at 08:26hrs | 2 | by SkySports
Khupe's fall out with Tsvangirai to cost her
MDC-T vice-president, Thokozani Khupe, has reportedly fallen out with party leader, Morgan Tsvangirai and is sitting on a political knife edge, as party members in Bulawayo are pushing for her ouster....Published: 15 Jul 2012 at 08:43hrs | 3 | by Nqaba Matshazi I The Standard
Matabeleland South Athletes could miss Barcelona trip
Three Matabeleland South athletes could miss out on competing with the world's best juniors in Spain in four weeks time as the National Athletic Association of Zimbabwe has hinted that it is bro...Published: 12 Jun 2012 at 05:33hrs | 2 | by Alois Sibanda
William Mugeyi on knife edge, safe for now
South African first Division club Carara Kicks coach William Mugeyi remains in charge at the club for now despite reports to the contrary that have surfaced after the club suffered their sixth defeat ...Published: 01 Nov 2011 at 17:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Qatar in oil deals with Libyan rebels
Qatar in oil deals with Libyan rebelsDoha/London - Qatar confirmed on Tuesday it was marketing Libyan crude oil and buying fuel on behalf of the rebels trying to overthrow Muammar Gaddafi, throwin...Published: 13 Apr 2011 at 06:27hrs | | by Byo24News
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