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Twine Phiri warns dummy ZIFA presidential candidates, launches own manifesto

Zimbabwe Football Association presidential hopeful, Twine Phiri has warned all dummy candidates allegedly targeting to spoil the race in reviving the country's football fraternity during the forthcoming elections, describing the plot as gr…

Published: 04 Jan 2025 at 19:26hrs | 1299 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole

Nelson Chamisa's Alienating 100 Page Manifesto

The Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) lost in the 2023 electoral plebiscite, and as expected immediately rejected the results complaining the elections were "marred by vote suppression and egregious abuse" and "a blatant and gigantic frau…

Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 22:29hrs | 6 | by Dr Moses Moyo

Chiwenga mocks Chamisa's manifesto

VICE President Constantino Chiwenga yesterday scoffed at opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader, Mr Nelson Chamisa, for reproducing the Zanu-PF's Second Republic success stories in his party's election manifesto.Addressing t…

Published: 11 Aug 2023 at 18:35hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt increases tax-free threshold

GOVERNMENT has increased the tax-free threshold to $500 000 from $91 000 with effect from August 1 to boost Zimbabweans' disposable incomes who earn in local currency in the face of a rising cost of living.In a letter addressed to Zimbabwe…

Published: 10 Aug 2023 at 06:43hrs | 28 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa's CCC manifesto: Great in theory, tricky in practice

The 100-page manifesto covers a broad range of issues from economic reforms social services to governance.THE Nelson Chamisa-led Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party has just released its extensive election manifesto outlining its vis…

Published: 10 Aug 2023 at 06:43hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter

Mwonzora to compensate land reform displaced farm employees

OPPOSITION MDC leader Douglas Mwonzora says he will compensate black farm workers who lost their jobs when Zanu-PF embarked on a land reform programme if he is elected as president on August 23.Speaking during the party's manifesto launch,…

Published: 04 Aug 2023 at 06:41hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

No blood should be shed in this election, says Mwonzora

MOVEMENT for Democratic Change (MDC) president Senator Douglas Mwonzora has called on all political parties and citizens to maintain peace in the forthcoming elections, while encouraging tolerance of divergent views as people of one nation…

Published: 02 Aug 2023 at 06:49hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Zapu promises to grow economy by US$80bn in poll manifesto

The Zimbabwe African People's Union (Zapu) has outlined plans to build a US$80 billion economy in the next 20 years if voted into power in next month's elections.The opposition which is not fielding a presidential candidate, outlined its p…

Published: 18 Jul 2023 at 21:10hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter

Mwonzora cancels Manifesto launch

EMBATTLED opposition Movement for Democratic Change has cancelled its Manifesto launch which was scheduled for Saturday saying the party is still contesting the dismissal of 87 of its House of Assembly candidates.In a statement, MDC spokes…

Published: 08 Jul 2023 at 09:47hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Manifestos and democracy in Zimbabwe

MACDONALD Lewanika (2019) in his doctoral thesis argued that contrary to popular opinion Zanu-PF is a learning organization, which has changed its electoral practices to suit different needs.Many in the opposition have been of the view tha…

Published: 26 May 2023 at 06:38hrs | 3 | by Munyaradzi Mapfumo

Late entry: The People's Agenda manifesto

OVER the past few weeks, my colleague Paul Kaseke has been analysing what he identified as the top five manifestos and he simplified the jargon thrown in them as he unpacked them for everyone to easily digest the key features and weaknesse…

Published: 19 Jul 2018 at 06:37hrs | 3 | by Thabani Mnyama

The top 5 party manifestos

LAST week's column looked at the Build Zimbabwe manifesto which I ranked third . This week we examine a fourth manifesto.Paul KasekeNumber 2: People's Rainbow CoalitionThe coalition's manifesto is summed up as the "Inclusive Developmental …

Published: 04 Jul 2018 at 07:25hrs | 329 | by Staff rpeorter

The top 5 party manifestos

LAST week's column looked at the Zanu-PF manifesto which I ranked 4th. This week we examine a third manifesto.Number 3: Build Zimbabwe AllianceBuild Zimbabwe's manifesto is under the slogan 'Run with BZA'The manifesto is simple yet sound i…

Published: 27 Jun 2018 at 07:03hrs | 6 | by Paul Kaseke

APA Manifesto: It is time to rehabilitate Zimbabwe

IT IS TIME for Zimbabwe to take a sharp turn towards genuine unity and prosperity. This Alliance for the People's Agenda ("APA") manifesto sets out the journey to a prosperous Golden Jubilee in 2030. Unity and prosperity require a consensu…

Published: 20 Jun 2018 at 16:58hrs | 5 | by Dr Nkosana Moyo

The top 5 party manifestos

We are continuing with our analysis of the top five manifestos this week. Last week, we focussed on some general traits, but also considered on overall ranking. We left off with the MDC -T being ranked fifth on my manifesto list.Number 4 :…

Published: 20 Jun 2018 at 07:07hrs | 6 | by Paul Kaseke

The MDC Alliance manifesto

The MDC Alliance has a live manifesto. It  cuts through the usual overzelousness in new political parties and gives you that type of a people with a great vision towards accomplishing a great mission. It leaves nothing untouched. It's…

Published: 13 Jun 2018 at 07:01hrs | 6 | by Clement Moyo

MDC Alliance 'bullet train' political campaign

The MDC Alliance's "bullet train" political campaign has clearly been quick off the mark (no pun intended).Perhaps too quick off the mark to the extent that they had raked up in excess of 40 rallies without a manifesto from which their cam…

Published: 10 Jun 2018 at 09:21hrs | 7 | by Staff writer

Chamisa taking 'silly season' literally

Nelson Chamisa, the MDC Alliance presidential candidate, is a man of many hats. He is a pastor, a lawyer and a presidential aspirant. People who wear many hats usually use them to their advantage, especially when they are politicians. But …

Published: 08 Jun 2018 at 07:14hrs | 479 | by Lovemore Chikova

MDC Alliance manifesto finally out

The opposition MDC Alliance launched its election manifesto yesterday which political analysts said lacked originality as it largely plagiarised Zanu-PF policies since 2013. The manifesto is titled the "New Zimbabwe Pledge for a Sustainabl…

Published: 08 Jun 2018 at 07:11hrs | 5 | by Staff rpeorter

Incredible claims in party manifestos

Several opposition parties and President Emmerson Mnangagwaâ€™s ruling Zanu-PF have launched their manifestos, all projecting themselves as committed to providing a messianic solution to the vast majority of the countryâ€™s poor in an atte…

Published: 27 May 2018 at 16:27hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zapu-PDZ merger teeters on the brink: Nyagomo a 'ceremonial VP'

JOHANNESBURG - The Zapu-Progressive Democrats of Zimbabwe (PDZ) merger is headed for stormy waters, following allegations of disrespect and mistrust between the two opposition parties. If untamed, the crisis could lead to a split of the pa…

Published: 14 May 2018 at 12:13hrs | 8 | by Mxolisi Ncube

ZANU PF manifesto at a glance

The launch of the ZANU PF manifesto at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) last week brought to light the renewed and refined vision that the party has for the country.  Anchored on the passion and focus of the new admin…

Published: 14 May 2018 at 11:44hrs | 3 | by Ashley Kondo

Zanu manifesto a botched attempt at party renewal

Under "normal" circumstances, one would have expected the programme line-up for Zanu-PF's manifesto launch to feature a cameo appearance by its long-serving former first secretary, Robert Mugabe.That the party saw it fit to exclude him and…

Published: 12 May 2018 at 13:42hrs | 9 | by Enocent Nemuramba

Zanu-PF manifesto clearest indicator nothing will change

For sometime it remained foggy in the minds of Zimbabweans whether or not the government that took over from former despot, Robert Mugabe, would deliver and make life better for the long-suffering generality of Zimbabweans.Emmerson Mnangag…

Published: 08 May 2018 at 07:49hrs | 216 | by Learnmore Zuze

Chamisa's dangerous post-fact politics

Has anyone ever stopped to ask themselves why Nelson Chamisa lies, is caught out and does not backtrack or apologise or retract but will repeat his lie or totally ignore the fact that he lied?Is he just an unrepentant compulsive liar or th…

Published: 08 May 2018 at 07:15hrs | 9 | by Nick Mangwana

'Leaders must always come from the people!'

Zanu-PF First Secretary and President Mnangagwa addresses delegates at the ruling party's manifesto and election campaign launch in Harare yesterdayAddress by the President and First Secretary of Zanu-PF E.D. Mnangagwa, on the occasion of …

Published: 05 May 2018 at 14:02hrs | 159 | by Emmerson Mnangagwa

Zanu-PF Manifesto launch - LIVE

Zimbabwean ruling Zanu-PF party will launch its 2018 election manifesto this Friday as it gears up for a crucial election due mid-year.The party will also use the event to introduce its candidates for the House of Assembly and Senate elect…

Published: 04 May 2018 at 11:33hrs | 106 | by Staff reporter

Faith-Based Organisations Key to Securing Equity and Justice for All - Cynthia Hakutangwi

Top Female Innovative Business Leader of the Year, Award-winning (Women's Leadership Awards, WOLA 2016), Cynthia Chirinda-Hakutangwi, is rated Zimbabwe's finest and youngest woman on the rise, and who without a speck of doubt, continues to…

Published: 07 Mar 2018 at 18:30hrs | 7 | by Maxwell Kudzika-Teedzai

Mujuru elected president of BUZ

FORMER Basketball Union of Zimbabwe (BUZ) secretary-general Joe Mujuru was elected president of the association after beating Roderick Takawira in elections held in Harare on Saturday.Mujuru beat Takawira by 11 votes to one cast by the ele…

Published: 18 Dec 2017 at 23:24hrs | 63 | by Staff Rporter

MRP launches its manifesto for 2018 elections

MRP has launched its ground breaking manifesto which will resonate greatly with the aspirations of the Mthwakazi people. Their pledges or promises to the masses are called commitments denoting the seriousness and resoluteness of the party …

Published: 21 Oct 2017 at 06:50hrs | 14 | by Thulani Nkala

The fake Zanu pf Manifesto

Like lightning its veto stroke everyone who had been compelled to gather and chant the "not holding water" slogan. Their fists hoisted above their heads while tightly held so that no one could see that in them lay solidified human blood. S…

Published: 15 Oct 2017 at 20:39hrs | 5 | by Craig

Mugabe's age can't be a manifesto or an ideology

TODAY'S sermon comes from Leviticus 19 vs 32 and Isiah 46 vs 4. This sermon was inspired by comments that followed the statement by Presidential spokesman Mr George Charamba who last week took time to explain the President's medical trips …

Published: 14 May 2017 at 15:09hrs | 198 | by Bishop Lazarus

The African Democratic Party is ready to share its by-elections manifesto

One of the problems that have destroyed our country Zimbabwe is of having politicians that are good at politicking but offering nothing to the electorate. We are having a lot of Member of Parliamentarians that are doing nothing both in Par…

Published: 16 Jun 2015 at 13:56hrs | 27 | by Bishop Happison Chikova

Welshman Ncube launches Green Manifesto today in Binga

The Movement for Democratic Change led by Prof Welshman Ncube is expected to launch its Green manifesto today in Binga ahead of the 31 July election.The party is expecting tens of thousands to attend the big event. The launch will be condu…

Published: 20 Jul 2013 at 08:38hrs | 3553 | by Staff reporter

My take on Zanu-PF's Manifesto by Tendai Biti

I trust you are holding out in these difficult times. As the great one wrote, it is a long walk to freedom.They are still executing their sick and ill thought plan of stealing this election through a corrupted voters roll, a manipulated sp…

Published: 16 Jul 2013 at 13:48hrs | 11 | by Tendai Biti

Zanu-PF Manifesto - 'a promise of future with more of the past'

It should come as no surprise that Robert Mugabe decided to talk about Mbuya Nehanda at his "star" rally at Nzvimbo. If the paucity of ideas in the party's election manifesto is anything to go by then we must brace ourselves for more histo…

Published: 12 Jul 2013 at 07:59hrs | 3 | by Kumbirai Muchemwa

Tsvangirai's manifesto launch speech: In full

Morgan Tsvangirai's speech at the launch of the 2013 Harmonised Election Campaign at Rudhaka Stadium in Marondera.Vice President of the MDC Hon. Thokozani KhupeMembers of the Standing CommitteeOur colleagues in the broader democratic movem…

Published: 07 Jul 2013 at 19:18hrs | 3 | by Morgan Tsvangirai

Welshman Ncube to launch manifesto on 20 July in Binga

The MDC led by Professor Welshman Ncube says it will launch its election manifesto on the 20th of this month in Binga, a document that will be anchored on the revitalisation of industry, job creation and the promotion of social services.Th…

Published: 07 Jul 2013 at 16:19hrs | 3246 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF rolls out manifesto today

ALL roads today lead to the historic Zimbabwe Grounds in Highfield, Harare, the cradle of nationalist politics where President Mugabe will launch the Zanu-PF manifesto and election campaign for harmonised  elections due end of this mo…

Published: 05 Jul 2013 at 04:31hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Emmett Ndlovu election manifesto

Emmett Ndlovu, in his election manifesto expresses the for the "continued existence, sustenance and vision" of the Highlanders Football Club, which he says "has relied heavily on its roots, history and the principle and culture of "UBUNTU"…

Published: 27 Jan 2012 at 16:28hrs | 937 | by Tse Ndex

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