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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 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 | | 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 | 552 | 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 | 158 | 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 | 430 | 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 | | 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 | 425 | 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 | | by Jonathan Moyo

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 | | 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 | 345 | 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 | | by Evans Mathanda

'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 | | 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

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 | 2 | 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 | | 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 | 4 | 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 | 22 | 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 | | 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 | 19 | by Sharon Hofisi

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 | | 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 | 3 | 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 | | 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 | 16 | by Luke Tamborinyoka

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 | 11 | 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 | 16 | by Isdore Guvamombe

'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 | 14 | 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 | 2 | 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 | | 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 | | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday

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 | | by Grace Chekai

Zimbabweans must rise above petty politics

OUR failure to rise above the mediocrity of petty political party politics is the major reason why Zimbabwe is in shambles today.As Zimbabweans, we have got accustomed to the tendency of looking at everything through political lenses.We ha…

Published: 13 May 2022 at 19:04hrs | | by Muzokomba villager

UFP statement on the Mutare fatal accident caused by police spikes

The United Freedom Party (UFP) notes with great concern the fatal accident where four people died and eight were seriously injured when police threw a spike on a moving commuter omnibus near Mutare on Wednesday.As a party, we are irked tha…

Published: 06 May 2022 at 13:34hrs | | by UFP

Kwekwe violence condemned

EAL Zimbabwe condemns in the strongest terms acts of violence targeting members of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) by alleged Zanu-PF supporters in Kwekwe during a rally on February 27, 2022.According to party spokesperson Fadzayi Mahe…

Published: 01 Mar 2022 at 05:38hrs | 1 | by Heal Zimbabwe

Politically-motivated violence a concern

CCC leader Nelson Chamisa chats with some party supporters injured after suspected Zanu-PF youths attacked an opposition rally in Kwekwe yesterdayTHE Election Resource Centre (ERC) notes with grave concern the politically-motivated violenc…

Published: 01 Mar 2022 at 05:37hrs | | by ERC

How politics destroys home-grown solutions

FOLLOWING the success of politics in liberating African countries from colonial injustice, a mindset that has been planted in Africa is that politics has a monopoly on all solutions. Unfortunately, this has overridden people's capacity to …

Published: 23 Feb 2022 at 05:54hrs | | by Charles Dhewa

Zimbabwe military remains single decisive factor in politics

The opprobrium that characterised the rebuke of remarks made by Chief Murinye by the Vice President of Zimbabwe, Dr Constantino Chiwenga exemplifies the reality around the power matrix in Zimbabwe.The Vice President was forthright in his r…

Published: 24 Dec 2021 at 16:40hrs | | by Sapien Sapien

We need to repair our sick politics

AS strange as it might sound or seem, you can be sure there is an imbecile somewhere in our beloved teapot-shaped country that is very unhappy the weatherman is forecasting we might have a very good rainy season again this year.This is har…

Published: 05 Sep 2021 at 06:49hrs | | by Bishop Lazi

Politics behind Mnangagwa's 'buying spree'

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is such a political fox. His charm is without comparison. Or, is that so?Well, there are different ways of looking at this "charm".If you like him so much, you can say he is a good schemer.To you, he is the goo…

Published: 08 Aug 2021 at 07:35hrs | 4 | by Tawanda Majoni

Tribalism and politics in Zimbabwe

Tribalism regularly comes into play in Zimbabwe. sometimes it is in terms of political rivalry and competition. at other times it is based on a friendly joking relationship between different tribes.an example was the 1970s internal crisis …

Published: 14 May 2021 at 07:00hrs | 1 | by Fay Chung

Khaya Moyo says 'old politics' is dead

THE ruling Zanu-PF is no longer practising "old politics" and is pushing committedly for unity and tolerance among all Zimbabweans, party spokesperson Simon Khaya Moyo has said.Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, he also assured jittery …

Published: 17 Apr 2021 at 07:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mr President, nation needs new political, social, economic culture

WHEN President Emmerson Mnangagwa was officially sworn in four years ago, the event occurred amid widespread local and international goodwill.The fact that the National Sports Stadium was fully packed with people drawn from all walks of li…

Published: 10 Apr 2021 at 04:58hrs | | by Gwizhikiti

How to wreck a political party

One of the issues that MDC Alliance leader, Nelson Chamisa raised during his Agenda 2021 address last week were claims that Government was gunning for a one party State in Zimbabwe using some opposition political parties. Notwithstanding t…

Published: 22 Mar 2021 at 06:05hrs | 3 | by Nobleman Runyanga

Zanu-PF's oppressive politics has cowed the populace

IT is time to put in place a new and different way of doing politics in Zimbabwe because Zanu-PF has failed and brought us to the brink of ruin. Zanu PE's oppressive, exploitative and manipulative tactics have cowed the populace, conflated…

Published: 03 Feb 2021 at 06:23hrs | 9 | by Tapson Muchena

No machinations can ever kill opposition politics in Zimbabwe

The man-made frictions within the opposition circles are too far from killing the opposition in Zimbabwe. The ructions have been badly misinterpreted to mean demise of the opposition in this country.The haggling parties can still work toge…

Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 22:44hrs | | by Kurauone Chihwayi

Women politicians discriminating against each other

BEHIND every successful man is a woman, is a tired clichÃ© in reference to the fact that a man's achievements are made possible by the support and work of their wife or female partner.In one of the Shona dialects and loosely translated int…

Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 22:43hrs | 1 | by Musa Makina

Political Institutions need to master the Art of Intelligence

The world of intelligence is binary mysteries, wilderness of mirrors has other dimensions. The dimensions of strategic intelligence involve toxic information, public relations, and facts. Fictions which might be spun to some institutional …

Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 19:56hrs | 4 | by Academic Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

NGOs told to stay out of Zimbabwe politics

GOVERNMENT has warned civil organisations, individuals and foreign forces engaging in nefarious activities seeking to unseat President Mnangagwa and his constitutionally-elected Government that they will face the full wrath of the law. The…

Published: 04 Jun 2019 at 07:06hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Let's resolve politics first

THE economic crisis continues to deepen with rising inflationary pressures, worsening shortages of foreign currency, electricity and fuel, amid a widening gap between the official and unofficial exchange rates.The shortfalls in electricity…

Published: 31 May 2019 at 08:05hrs | | by Prosper Chitambara

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