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Edgar Lungu announces return to save Zambia
On October 28, 2023, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, the sixth President of Zambia, formally announced his return to active politics during the 9th memorial ceremony of President Michael Sata, the founder of the ...Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:34hrs | 2821 | by Staff reporter
'Student leader abducted in Chinhoyi' Mahere says
Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere took to X (formerly Twitter) to report the alleged abduction and torture of Valentine Ziko, a student at Chinhoyi University of T...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 03:34hrs | 15 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Sikhala to challenge Mnangagwa from prison
Former Zengeza West legislator Job Sikhala, currently incarcerated, has initiated a nationwide movement aimed at challenging President Emmerson Mnangagwa's governance, which has witnessed an increase ...Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 05:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Divided Zimbabwe opposition will not be able to dislodge Mnangagwa and Zanu-PF
FORMER Harare mayor Elias Mudzuri said a divided opposition will not be able to dislodge President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the ruling Zanu-PF party from power in this year's elections.Addressin...Published: 03 May 2023 at 06:09hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
US diplomat visits Zanu-PF to pledge Washington's support for Mnangagwa?
AN unnamed United States (US) Embassy deployee in Zimbabwe reportedly visited the ruling Zanu-PF party, ostensibly to pledge Washington's support for President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration....Published: 06 Feb 2023 at 04:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt chokes hungry nurses
AT least 200 nurses face the axe after government yesterday fired Zimbabwe Professional Nurses Union president, Robert Chiduku for conducting union business at his workplace demanding better wages for...Published: 16 Aug 2022 at 06:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mai TT, A full blown ZANU PF sideshow political project
Despite intense infighting that characterizes Zanu PF, the fact remains that ZANU PF is determined to win the next election at any cost. For them, there is just too much at stake and they cannot affor...Published: 05 Aug 2022 at 09:27hrs | 1 | by Knowledge Hakata
Chamisa's MDC getting hot under the collar over UN rapporteur's visit
Since the news of the United Nations (UN) special rapporteur, Ms Alena Douhan's visit to Zimbabwe was broken, the MDC Alliance (MDC-A) and other anti-Government elements like political activist Hopewe...Published: 21 Oct 2021 at 06:18hrs | 1 | by Nobleman Runyanga
5 injured after Zanu-PF mob attacks Chamisa vehicle
At least five MDC Alliance officials were treated for injuries on Monday after party leader Nelson Chamisa's convoy was attacked in Charumbira in Masvingo province, the party said.MDC Alliance...Published: 12 Oct 2021 at 05:58hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Nkayi Community Parliament: The model for peace in Matabeleland
The recently established, Nkayi Community Parliament, which fosters community involvement, participation and the development of Nkayi District, is a haven of ideas, peace, mutual respect and political...Published: 16 Aug 2021 at 09:24hrs | 51 | by Nhlanhla Moses
What does it take for the judiciary to hear a matter before them?
Marvo Stationary Manufacturing Company employees have not been paid their unpaid salaries since the United States Dollar and the use of the multi currency regime during the Government of Nationa...Published: 14 Jul 2021 at 16:37hrs | 7 | by Mbonisi Gumbo
What does it take for the judiciary to hear a matter before them?
Marvo Stationary Manufacturing Company employees have not been paid their unpaid salaries since the United States Dollar and the use of the multi currency regime during the Government of Nationa...Published: 13 Jul 2021 at 20:24hrs | 2 | by Mbonisi Gumbo
Mnangagwa's wife officially opens female prison
Zimbabwe made history yesterday by being the first country in SADC to open a female open prison.The open prison gives credence to Zimbabwe's drive to modernise prison and correctional services...Published: 03 Jun 2021 at 06:56hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
CSOs condemn constitutional amendments
CIVIL society organisations (CSOs) have accused MPs of abandoning the interests of people who voted them into power by supporting constitutional changes aimed at consolidating power in the office of t...Published: 01 May 2021 at 08:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Opposition offenders are no special citizens
Following the recent sentencing of MDC Alliance activist, Makomborero Haruzivishe to an effective 14 months in prison for inciting public violence, there were mixed reactions from across the political...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 11:46hrs | 7 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Padare advocates for female vice-president
Female participation in politics has remained a contentious issue with various women organisations and pressure groups pushing for adherence to the Zimbabwean constitution that stipulates equal repres...Published: 07 Mar 2021 at 08:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Are we heading for disaster? - An Open conversation
This article is an open conversation that touches the many issues that have brought our country to where it is today. It is not an article of opposition but a call to introspection. It is a call for u...Published: 10 Feb 2021 at 12:19hrs | 17 | by Liverson Mdongo wa Habe
Zimbabwe sanctions solidarity march deferred to next week
THE highly-anticipated solidarity march that was scheduled for tomorrow, has been deferred to next week, due to President Mnangagwa's unavailability owing to other national duties.The Presiden...Published: 04 Sep 2019 at 12:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
SADC behind the new dispensation …as it adds its growing voice against illegal sanctions on Zimbabwe
Upon his ascendancy to the Presidency of Zimbabwe, President Emmerson Mnangagwa quickly made known his ambition to project a different path to the one set by his predecessor, Robert Mugabe. Pr...Published: 21 Aug 2019 at 12:42hrs | 1 | by Claver Nyuki
'BCC to avoid milking residents'
BULAWAYO Mayor Councillor Solomom Mguni has said for effective service delivery council should embrace international best practices of commercialising some of its entities instead of solely depending ...Published: 17 Aug 2019 at 08:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt 'warns perpetrators of violence'
The Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage has issued out a stern warning to anyone who organises, incites or invites members of the public to engage in any form of disturbance saying perpetra...Published: 01 Jul 2019 at 13:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Land compensation and IMF re-engagement: A legacy of an Anti-poor government.
The full import of Mnangagwa's Zimbabwe is open for business mantra is now being painfully realized by the working class of Zimbabwe. Salaries of the workers have been eroded, the majority of our popu...Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 20:10hrs | 11 | by Obert Masaraure
Zimbabwe's multiple VPs, tribalism and elusive democracy
The generality of Zimbabwe's political parties are strangely filled with multiple posts for vice presidents. At face value this could allude to deep-seated democratic orientation. Conversely, the conc...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 09:41hrs | 1 | by Nhlanhla Moses
Strive Masiyiwa's call on Zimbabwe sanctions justified
The MDC and other mean-minded elements continue to exhibit highly disingenuous thinking where anyone who is against Western sanctions against Zimbabwe and calls for their removal, is automatically vie...Published: 10 Jan 2019 at 07:40hrs | | by Christopher Makaza
Masvingo war vets rally behind Mnangagwa
WAR veterans here have distanced themselves from the recent protest held by a group of people claiming to be ex-freedom fighters, saying they are fully behind President Mnangagwa's leadership. ...Published: 01 Jan 2019 at 10:46hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Of the national flag, scarf and patriotism
On 28 September, the Minister of Youth, Sports, Arts and Recreation, Kirsty Conventry, was part of the send off ceremony of the Zimbabwean team which is participating in the ongoing Youth Olympic Game...Published: 15 Oct 2018 at 14:27hrs | | by Nobleman Runyanga
Chamisa moonlighting in Mugabe's library
Zimbabwe's political theatre, currently dress-rehearsing for the next act in the aftermath of Robert Mugabe and Morgan Tsvangirai's vastly diverting title fight, is charged with irony.As Zimba...Published: 11 Mar 2018 at 09:41hrs | | by Phillip Santos and Stanely MushavaStaff reporter
We will honour War Veterans - Ngarivhume
Transform Zimbabwe President Jacob Ngarivhume has promised to honour Zimbabwe's liberation war veterans for their role in liberating this country from British colonialism. He said this recently while ...Published: 31 Jan 2018 at 14:08hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
MDC-T statement - International Women's Day 2017
Statement by Lynnet Karenyi, the Chairperson for MDC's Assembly of Women on the occasion of International Women's Day The MDC Women's Assembly today joi...Published: 08 Mar 2017 at 11:14hrs | | by Lynnet Karenyi
Dialogue key to progress: Patson Dzamara open response to Prince Noble
My dearest brother, Prince Noble My brother Prince, thank you for the prolific and timely letter. Thank you for your brutal honesty. That's what a real brother does. I receive your letter with...Published: 06 Feb 2017 at 18:11hrs | | by Patson Dzamara
Kwekwe Trio sentencing a manifestation of injustice
It is with deep agony to learn that the ZANU-PF government remains unashamed of their ridiculous and ruthless actions as evidenced by the unjustifiable conviction and sentencing of three members of ou...Published: 07 Jan 2017 at 10:29hrs | 2 | by Happymore Chidziva
Zanu-PF thugs terrorise Epworth
Zanu-PF thugs using 4 twin cabs reportedly terrorized residents of Epworth on a Saturday night.Tajamuka/Sesjikile Campaign posted on Facebook wall that thugs visited homesteads of activist...Published: 13 Sep 2016 at 06:37hrs | 2 | by Stephen Jakes
'Its game on,' says Tsvangirai
MAIN opposition MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai has said preparations for Friday's mega demonstration involving 18 opposition parties were at an advanced stage.Tsvangirai yesterday also said no...Published: 23 Aug 2016 at 08:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Its not easy to support arrested War vets due to what they did to us'
Political commentator Vince Musewe has said it is not easy for the people to support the war veterans who are now being victimized by the ruling party considering the fact that they were at some point...Published: 30 Jul 2016 at 09:23hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
#FreeWarVetsNow
"Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it." Mark TwainAfter hearing the news of the two war vets who are now being incarcerated by the Mugabe regime f...Published: 29 Jul 2016 at 08:18hrs | 1 | by Vince Musewe
Mugabe's Zanu-PF panics over Zimbabwe chaos
A nervous Zanu-PF is convening an emergency politburo meeting in Harare today, amidst growing resistance to the ruling party's misrule of the past 36 years, as well as a crippling strike by angry gove...Published: 06 Jul 2016 at 11:15hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Occupy Movement of Zimbabwe statement
Having been released from Harare remand prison and Chikurubi female prison section on an unbelievable and outrageous bail of a whoopping US$3 200.00 bail designed to vex the resistance mov...Published: 18 Jun 2016 at 16:07hrs | 1 | by Occupy Movement of Zimbabwe
Only a 'Third Way' can fix Zimbabwe
For those who are still in denial, it is worth restating: Zimbabwe is broken. Its people are broken. Their minds and spirits are broken. The infrastructure is broken - rotting, in fact. And, unsurpris...Published: 16 Apr 2016 at 11:50hrs | 6 | by Trevor Ncube
Fist fighting is the characteristic of MDC-T
Morgan Tsvangirai's references to himself as being imbued with leadership qualities are laughable and misplaced in a serious autobiography. The man has no nationalist institutional memory apart ...Published: 28 Jan 2016 at 18:45hrs | | by Stewart Murewa
Why coalition politics matters
Inclusive development in Zimbabwe can only emerge where we embrace diversity in our political views, but that diversity must have a collective purpose which should be bigger than individuals or one si...Published: 21 Jan 2016 at 09:44hrs | | by Vince Musewe
Zanu-PF conference; a national tragedy
The Zanu-PF's wasteful carnival came to a close over the weekend and again it was a waste of national resources.The whole fiesta cost a whopping US$6 million at a time when over 3 million citi...Published: 14 Dec 2015 at 13:32hrs | | by Tawanda Bvumo
ARDA estates should be resuscitated
The recent visit by Vice President, Mpelekezele Mphoko, to the Agricultural Rural Development Authority (ARDA), Balu estate in Umguza, has opened a can of worms. The tomato canning equipment and...Published: 05 Feb 2015 at 08:40hrs | 1 | by Stewart Murewa
Morgan Tsvangirai at the deep end after the struggle within the struggle
An attentive examination of the MDC-T leader, Morgan Tsvangirai's political life shows that he is a clear and present threat to Zimbabwe's national and political security. The man is simply unfit ...Published: 04 Nov 2014 at 10:31hrs | | by Stewart Murewa
MDC reunification: A giant step towards a new Zimbabwe
The reported reunification moves by the Movement for Democratic Change mdc and MDC renewal is a giant step towards the creation of a democratic,peacefull,tolerant,respectifull and honey dripping...Published: 04 Nov 2014 at 07:12hrs | 1 | by Kurauone Chihwayi
Xtreme Xperiences - Zimbabwe's Passport Auschwitz
Beneficiaries of Zanu-PF benevolence tend to dismiss such opinions as cruel concoctions by overzealous anti-establishment weirdoes. Yet for millions of Zimbabweans encountering disconcerting treatment...Published: 04 Apr 2012 at 12:10hrs | 3 | by Rejoice Ngwenya
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