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No politics for Zimbabwe civil servants

The Government has gazetted the Public Service Amendment Bill, which seeks to tighten rules on political office for civil servants, extend maternity leave benefits, and restrict industrial action by essential service providers, particularl…

Published: 06 Aug 2025 at 12:49hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chamisa declares full-time political comeback

Former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has announced his return to full-time politics, vowing never to abandon Zimbabweans who believe in him as a challenger to Zanu-PF's prolonged grip on power. Speaking to The Standard, Chamisa criticis…

Published: 22 Jun 2025 at 09:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chamisa's politics of ambiguity continues

Nelson Chamisa's recent video urging Zimbabweans to "be steady, be calm" has stirred a familiar mix of hope, skepticism, and debate across the nation. In a brief but heartfelt message shared on the X platform, he reassured his supporters t…

Published: 07 Jun 2025 at 10:46hrs | 1647 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa returns to Zimbabwe political frontline?

Nelson Chamisa, founding leader of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) and a prominent opposition figure who stepped away from active politics last year amid claims that his party had been hijacked by Zanu-PF, is back in the political …

Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 15:23hrs | 2893 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's new politics of fraud

IN Zimbabwe, politics is no longer just the art of the possible.It has become the science of the scam.From boreholes to buses, roads to resettlement deeds, today's governance is not merely corrupt - it's cleverly packaged corruption.A fine…

Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:23hrs | 557 | by Staff reporter

Tagwirei can join politics, SDA leaders give their blessings

Some leaders within the Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) church have come out in strong support of business tycoon and philanthropist Kudakwashe Tagwirei's foray into active politics, dismissing objections raised by certain members of the churc…

Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 13:04hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter

Politics collapsed Zimbabwean economy

The Political atmosphere in Zimbabwe is changing dramatically almost every few years since the forced departure of the brutal, long serving late nonagenarian.The current scenes are synonyms with the events of 2017 whereby the military stag…

Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 16:13hrs | 438 | by Sithembiso Hadebe - Political activist

Zanu-PF weaponises poverty for support

In yet another poignant plea reflective of Zimbabwe's dire economic conditions, Sungura musician First Farai has reached out to controversial tenderpreneur Wicknell Chivayo for financial assistance and a vehicle. Farai, like many Zimbabwea…

Published: 30 Dec 2024 at 19:25hrs | 483 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's appointment of new police chief sparks clansmen politics allegations

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent appointment of Stephen Mutamba as the new Police Commissioner-General, effective January 1, 2025, has ignited accusations of clansmen politics, deepening concerns over ethnic favoritism in Zimbabwean g…

Published: 30 Dec 2024 at 19:22hrs | 1745 | by Staff reporter

Politics 101

The thing about politics is that while its study is scientific - which explains why political science is the original science found in such early iconic sources as Plato's Dialogues - its practice is not and cannot be scientific not least …

Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 11:02hrs | 435 | by Prof Jonathan Moyo

Biden exposes politicisation of the US judiciary

OUTGOING US PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN EXPOSES POLITICISATION OF THE US JUDICIARY AS HE PARDONS HIS CONVICTED SON HUNTER BIDEN WHOM HE CLAIMS WAS "SELECTIVELY AND UNFAIRLY PROSECUTED"Things are falling apart for the US. The international noise th…

Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 08:27hrs | 506 | by Jonathan Moyo

Chamisa bounces back to active politics

Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has revealed plans for a new governance model, marking a departure from traditional opposition politics. This comes months after his resignation from CCC in January, citing Z…

Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 14:13hrs | 2620 | by Staff reportert

Zimbabweans fret over army hand in politics

A growing number of Zimbabweans are expressing alarm over the increasing involvement of the military in civilian life and politics, raising concerns about its impact on democracy and public trust. This is according to the 2023-24 Annual St…

Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 09:54hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Tsenengamu quits politics

Former ZANU-PF youth national political commissioner Godfrey Tsenengamu announced yesterday that he has "quit" politics to focus on tackling corruption, launching the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Citizen's Task Force to spearhead his efforts.S…

Published: 25 Sep 2024 at 09:22hrs | 1170 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's human rights record spoiled by 'over politicisation' of issues

Jessie Majome, chairperson of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC), has emphasized the need for greater public education on human rights to enhance their appreciation and impact on improving livelihoods. Majome, who began her role i…

Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 08:15hrs | 354 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa exposes back stabbers

Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has hit back at critics accusing him of failing to take decisive action against Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu PF government.In a post on x (formerly Twitter), Chamisa said, "People …

Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 11:31hrs | 2582 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe political parties should account for disbursed funds

The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) has called for increased public scrutiny and accountability for political parties receiving funding under the Political Parties Finance Act. ZESNâ€™s recent compendium advocates for amendme…

Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 07:16hrs | 144 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's political crisis has dragged on for too long

The phrase "political economy" has entered the dictionary of the World Bank and other development organizations around the world.Academic interest in the components of the political economy of development has also increased, particularly i…

Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 11:35hrs | 40 | by Evans Mathanda

Mozambique and Zimbabwe are one

President Mnangagwa recently met with Mozambique's ruling party Frelimo's Secretary-General and presidential candidate for the upcoming October elections, Daniel Francisco Chapo. Chapo, the 47-year-old governor of Inhambane Province, is se…

Published: 21 Jun 2024 at 11:14hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

WATCH: David Coltart against politics that center around an individual

The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), Bulawayo Mayor, David Coltart, has said that he believes a political party that seeks to bring democratic order to a country must be democratic itself.The Bulawayo mayor said that while there might …

Published: 30 Mar 2024 at 15:10hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Tshabangu says he will not pursue partisan politics

CCC secretary general Mr Sengezo Tshabangu said yesterday he would not pursue partisan politics, but will push the national agenda interrogating issues that will help improve people's lives.In an interview soon after he and 13 others from …

Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 04:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

Sengezo Tshabangu's political fate has reached a dead end?

SELF-IMPOSED Citizens' Coalition for Change secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu's political fate has effectively reached a dead end after a new steering committee led by former Entumbane-Njube MP Dingilizwe Tshuma suspended the controversi…

Published: 03 Mar 2024 at 09:53hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa denies involvement with new political movement

Nelson Chamisa, the former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader, has claimed that he is not involved with any current political organisation or movement.This was disclosed in Chamisa's opposing affidavit filed at the Bulawayo High Co…

Published: 29 Feb 2024 at 20:34hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

'Tendai Biti should take a break from politics'

Renowned journalist and government critic, Hopewell Chinâ€™ono, has suggested that Tendai Biti take a hiatus from active political involvement and redirect his focus towards his roles as a lawyer, author, and international public speaker.B…

Published: 29 Feb 2024 at 07:03hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Why Mnangagwa could be seeking a third term

IN 1990 to 1991 when Fredrick Chiluba was hot on a campaign for multi-party democracy that finally ushered him in as Zambian president to replace founding nationalist Kenneth Kaunda, he was so emphatic on the need to respect the constituti…

Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 10:42hrs | | by Tawanda Majoni

Chamisa employing machiavellian politics to gauge his support

DAGGERS are out for former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa's trusted envoys, Gift Siziba and Amos Chibaya, who have emerged as the face of his yet to be launched party.Chamisa stepped down from the CCC leadership …

Published: 14 Feb 2024 at 04:42hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Tshabangu inflicted damage

"WHEN I saw the recall letter circulating on social media I thought it was a hoax. I showed it to my colleagues and we laughed it off," says Evidence Zana, the recalled Bulawayo youth quota member of Parliament.This shows how the Citizens'…

Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 13:53hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Cracks emerge in Chamisa's blue movement

CONFUSION has rocked opposition politics with former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) organising secretary Amos Chibaya dismissing reports that ex-president Nelson Chamisa's followers were mobilising for a new political outfit.Chibaya y…

Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 04:48hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa congratulates Gumbonzvanda

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa today met the newly appointed Deputy Director for Normative Support, United Nations System Coordination and Programme Results at the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, Dr Nyaradzai G…

Published: 02 Feb 2024 at 04:54hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

'Violence deters youths from politics'

Violence has lowered the percentage of youth voters in the country, a study by a local non-government organisation has revealed.Project Vote 263, in a study titled Youth Participation in Elections, revealed that the youth is not fully part…

Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 10:00hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's Dubai based businesswoman has political ambitions

DUBAI-BASED businesswoman, politician and human rights activist, Edith Chibhamu has revealed that she went on a year-long sabbatical after falling ill.Speaking from her base in the Middle-East, Chibhamu, who is the president of the opposit…

Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 05:55hrs | 32 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe politics is no game for naive thinkers

They say hope is for people who cannot see the truth! There are those hopeful one day Zanu-PF will stop governing Zimbabwe, yet the truth is speaking against their hope.In a candid conversation this writer had with a recalled CCC parliamen…

Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 05:17hrs | 14 | by Gibson Nyikadzino

The Godfather experiment, politics of attrition in Zimbabwe

GODFATHER experiments are made in instances of confrontation and attrition, mostly, if not always. Godfathers consider themselves to be powerful figures who wield significant influence, especially underground or behind the scenes.When a pr…

Published: 25 Nov 2023 at 07:47hrs | 31 | by Sharon Hofisi

Mliswa quits politics

FORMER Hurungwe West and Norton constituencies legislator, Temba Mliswa is optimistic of contributing to the turnaround of the country's tourism sector as he invests and focuses on his Karoi property.As politics took a turn for him after l…

Published: 17 Nov 2023 at 21:12hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter

How to fix Zimbabwe's broken politics

Resolving this stalemate is key to moving the nation forward constructively. What can be done to change this? What stands in the way? What are the opportunities?Broken politicsZimbabwe's politics has always been broken, violent and exclusi…

Published: 22 Oct 2023 at 22:08hrs | 18 | by Siphosami Malunga

Chamisa learning that politics is not child's play

POLITICS is no child's play. The opposition CCC are learning that now, the hard way, and they rightfully should. There are always consequences for every action. Miscalculations can be extremely costly. You see, the business of politics is …

Published: 16 Oct 2023 at 08:59hrs | 1119 | by Dr Obert Moses Mpofu

Zimbabwe urbanites and the politics of the West

The country is nearing the conclusion of the election period, with the appointment of Cabinet ministers, deputies, Mayors, and council chairpersons being among the final steps in the process. This election period has been marked by peace, …

Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 09:00hrs | 116 | by Staff reporter

The law cannot resolve Zimbabwe's political question

AS debate raged over the weekend on whether the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) should have gone to court in the matter of the sham election, l was and still remain unconvinced on what would have been achieved by going to the captured …

Published: 06 Sep 2023 at 06:20hrs | 208 | by Luke Tamborinyoka

Mthuli Ncube always wanted to be in politics

FINANCE and Economic Development Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, who is also the Zanu-PF parliamentary candidate for Cowdray Park constituency in Bulawayo says his participation in mainstream politics is not a coincidence as he has alway…

Published: 08 Aug 2023 at 06:48hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter

Tsvangirai quits active politics

GLEN VIEW South MDC legislator Vincent Tsvangirai, who is the son of the founding Movement for Democratic Change leader, Morgan, says he is stepping away from politics because of its toxicity.Vincent also said he was no longer happy being …

Published: 29 Jul 2023 at 07:26hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter

British obsession with Zimbabwe politics nauseating

It is election time again in Zimbabwe and the British are at it again, pushing a narrative to discredit the August 23, 2023 harmonised elections, because it is clear Zanu-PF is winning.It seems to have suddenly dawned to the British that t…

Published: 14 Jul 2023 at 07:41hrs | 9 | by Isdore Guvamombe

'Politics now highest paying job in Zimbabwe'

Zimbabwe Socio Economic Democrats (ZSD) party President Nkosikhona Ndlovu has said politics was now the highest paying job in the country as evidenced by internal squabbles in the ruling party and some opposition outfits.The Gweru based po…

Published: 30 Jun 2023 at 16:11hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter

'Mutambara is a political opportunist'

Zanu-PF linked political analysts have described former Deputy Prime Minister, Professor Arthur Mutambara as an opportunist whose grasp of the obtaining situation in Zimbabwe is questionable.Professor Mutambara has been in the wilderness s…

Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 15:50hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter

African lessons to be obtained from the Russo-Ukrainian war

As we linger in the hangover of the recent Africa day commemorations, there is a raging war which has been shaking all nations around the world. The Russo-Ukrainian war has been ongoing for over a decade. It has been probing and prodding p…

Published: 11 Jun 2023 at 19:16hrs | 14 | by Tafadzwa Calisto Murwisi

Zimbabwean politics in generational transition

It seems there is a growth in the number of younger candidates being nominated to represent the parties in the upcoming polls.ONE of the most stubborn facts is that the old die, and the new are born. This is the natural order of life that …

Published: 07 May 2023 at 19:24hrs | 9 | by Ntando Dumani

Zimbabwe politics: Lineaments of stock characters

What are stock characters?LET me be basic so I am accessible to many of my readers, whatever level of education, and from whichever discipline they hail.In literature we have what are termed stock characters.The more complex terms used for…

Published: 22 Apr 2023 at 19:00hrs | 27 | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday

Attempt to dupe political victims backfires

A plan to dupe the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Gutu political violence victims who were brutalized by suspected Zanu-PF members last year by Masvingo town based activists backfired after one of the victims' alert wife discovered th…

Published: 16 Apr 2023 at 09:01hrs | 53 | by Staff reporter

Changing political face in Manicaland

Zanu-PF Manicaland province has dumped its old guard and other party heavyweights after they were thumped in primary elections held last week, with 17 out 22 sitting legislators falling by the wayside.The shock defeat of some of the bigwig…

Published: 01 Apr 2023 at 07:33hrs | | by Staff reporter

Religion influences politics

The religion is very influential in shaping the lives of the people this is because it directs their way of life. Zimbabwe is largely Christian dominated and the people's behavior is influenced by the Bible which they call "the book of lif…

Published: 07 Mar 2023 at 10:51hrs | 18 | by Grace Chekai

WATCH: Obama of Zimbabwean politics says he is interested in voters who are undecided

DEMOCRATIC Union of Zimbabwe (DUZ) leader Robert Chapman has said that he is interested in the voters who are undecided.Chapman revealed this while In Conversation With Trevor Ncube.Chapman announced his presidential ambitions at the tail …

Published: 28 Feb 2023 at 10:29hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

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