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It's now clear that ED had no intentions of stepping down!
It took only ten days! Only ten days for President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa to break the pledge he made in front of the whole nation.On 4th July 2024, whilst addressing a gathering ...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:11hrs | 554 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Association with Chivayo warrants impeachment from Presidency
GOOD day, President Emmerson Mnangagwa.Your Excellency, as I see it, the scriptural rhetorical question, "Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?" (Amos 3:3) underscores the impea...Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 15:18hrs | 9 | by Cyprian Muketiwa Ndawana
South African GNU and Zimbabwe economy
GNU as portfolio controlThis week, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa was inaugurated for his second and last term in office under the current Constitution.What is now awaited is...Published: 22 Jun 2024 at 11:28hrs | 3 | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday
Mnangagwa miserably failed to utilise the coup d'état dividend
Robert Mugabe on Herbert Chitepo (and a Rejoinder on the Missed Opportunity of the 2017 Coup)Book Excerpt from: In Search of the Elusive Zimbabwean Dream, Volume III (Ideas & Solutions)...Published: 24 Nov 2023 at 16:49hrs | 23 | by Professor Arthur G.O. Mutambara
'Zimbabweans like to be RULED and not LED' - cold comfort and have paid dearly for it
"Zimbabweans like to be RULED and not LED, ruling requires supporters to support their favourite leader even when he is being undemocratic," observed Hopewell Chin'ono."Leading requires suppor...Published: 14 Nov 2023 at 19:22hrs | 12 | by Wilbert Mukori
The difference between Mugabe and Mnangagwa
Based on pure analysis it can be argued that the difference between the late and former president of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe and the incumbent and successor Emmerson Mnangagwa can be cited in the fact ...Published: 05 Aug 2023 at 22:22hrs | 11 | by Martin Stobart
Angry Zimbabweans throw brickbats at Mnangagwa top comms aide
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's top communications aide has come under fire after posting a seemingly innocuous tweet announcing procurement of a new presidential podium.Chief director responsi...Published: 13 May 2023 at 18:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Opposition should break, and not actually perpetuate, cycle of dictatorship in Zimbabwe!
Every dictator has a justification for his decision to be a tyrant. Authoritarian rulers have always given what appeared sound reasons as to why they should govern with an iron-fist, and any w...Published: 02 Apr 2023 at 08:50hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa, UK sued over Ndebele kingship
ONE of the three claimants to the Ndebele kingship Stanley Raphael Khumalo has filed a High Court application suing President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the United Kingdom for dissolving the kingship....Published: 17 Aug 2022 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Unpacking the origins of the Mabhikwa Chieftaincy
FOLLOWING the death of Chief Mabhikwa, Chronicle sought the views of historian Mr Thomas Sibanda, who helped shed more light on the historical background of the chieftaincy.He shares his views...Published: 24 May 2022 at 07:20hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
How are pro-ZANU PF church leaders any different from prophets of Baal who stood behind King Ahab and Jezebel?
Indeed, some may say, actually most of our morden-day Christian churches and their leaders, the world over, have become like the false prophets of Baal - ...Published: 26 Dec 2021 at 08:28hrs | 9 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Isn't it embarrassing that last smooth transfer of power in Zimbabwe occurred during colonial Rhodesia?
For some strange reason, I did not feel the urge to watch the live broadcast of Zambia's new president Hakainde Hichilema's inauguration today - in spite of this being one of the few moments of tremen...Published: 24 Aug 2021 at 21:02hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'In Africa, the youths are excluded from the political bus'
In the 21st century, it is appalling that some constitutions advocate for old man's politics, for example, section 91 subsection 1 (a) of the Zimbabwean constitution states that 'A person qualifies fo...Published: 15 Mar 2021 at 10:28hrs | | by Shingirayi Kondongwe
Chamisa's statement on Zimbabwe's latest lockdown
1. Sound public policy requires broad consultation of citizens. It must be scientific and for this reason it ought to be evidence-based. The latest lockdown measures lack scientific rigour, rationalit...Published: 03 Jan 2021 at 13:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF blames everything on sanctions
The sanctions which were imposed by the British, the Americans and European countries on Zimbabwe were as a result of human rights abuses and the land which was taken from the white farmers.I ...Published: 23 Oct 2020 at 08:29hrs | | by Leonard Koni
Outpouring of support for Sikhala after Chamisa MDC dumped him
Zengeza West MP and MDC deputy national chairman Job Sikhala presented himself to a police station in Harare on Tuesday, hours after a government spokesman described him as a "miscreant" who belonged ...Published: 10 Jul 2019 at 20:59hrs | | by ZimLive
'Mugabe to blame for Zimbabwe crisis'
Zanu-PF's new commissar Victor Matemadanda has dismissed claims that his recent appointment was meant to address growing concerns about the re-emergence of factionalism in the party.President ...Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 09:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
How Matebeleland could immediately prosper itself
Matebeleland is the most potentially wealthiest Nation in the entire Southern Hemisphere of this planet. What we need to do, to tap into that wealth, are a few simple, but educated steps.The f...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 06:35hrs | 1 | by Multiverse Dungani
PROPHECY: Mnangagwa will never rule without Mugabe
Divine Kingdom Ministries Leader Pastor Ian Ndlovu has issued a prophecy that President Emmerson Mnangagwa will never rule the country properly if he does not get the scepter of rulership from former ...Published: 27 Feb 2019 at 10:22hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
It's most dangerous not to know where we are
It's self-evident that the situation in Zimbabwe is very much unsettled at the moment, but to go on to deconstruct it and reconstruct it to suit one's political narrative of the present is mendacious....Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 08:47hrs | | by Conway Tutani
Chiwenga health sojourn an embarrassment
REPORTS that hundreds of disgruntled Zimbabweans in South Africa yesterday demonstrated outside a hospital in that country, where Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga is reportedly receiving medical at...Published: 05 Feb 2019 at 06:47hrs | | by Editorial - Newsday
Why is Zimbabwe in this situation, God of Zimbabwe where are you?
Sanctions are normally described as International relations: Punitive or restrictive measures taken, usually by several countries in concert, to pressure a country to change its certain policies. Econ...Published: 19 Jan 2019 at 10:09hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mnangagwa considered illegitimate by The West
WHEN Emmerson Mnangagwa took over the presidency following the November 2017 coup that toppled Zimbabwe's long-time ruler Robert Mugabe, he did not waste time in telling the world that his government ...Published: 30 Nov 2018 at 10:40hrs | | by Simukai Tinhu
30 reasons why Zimbabweans should show Mnangagwa the RED card on july 30
With just some few days and hours before the nation votes in the most anticipated polls since the removal of the former President Robert Mugabe and also the death of the former Trade Unionist Morgan T...Published: 26 Jul 2018 at 10:10hrs | | by Knowledge Hakata
Open letter to President Mnangagwa, and all political party leaders
Dear President Mnangagwa, I feel the need to open this letter by saying; Women are humans, they share the same rights as men, they deserve same human dignity as their male counterparts, thus e...Published: 19 Jul 2018 at 16:17hrs | | by Nyaradzo 'Nyari' Mashayamombe
Zimbabwe and African countries urgently need a new generation of leaders?
For the youth in Zimbabwe, you have a chance for "youth quake" on July 30, 2018! Zimbabwe like most African countries' populations is dominated by young people. Unfortunately, these young peop...Published: 09 Jul 2018 at 18:34hrs | | by Nomusa Garikai
MDC-T Harare West MP refuses to step down from contesting the seat
MDC-T Harare West legislator Jessie Majome who is contesting the seat as an independent candidates after fissures escalated over imposition of candidates in the party has refused to listen to calls by...Published: 05 Jul 2018 at 10:38hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Time to push out military rule, says Welshman Ncube
MDC leader Welshman Ncube has urged the electorate to vote out President Emmerson Mnangagwa's "military-captured" government in the upcoming general elections or risk entrenching military rule for the...Published: 30 May 2018 at 08:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe at 38: Decades of Independence without Freedom
April 18 is an outstanding day for the nation of Zimbabwe, it is a day on which the land locked country is Southern Africa celebrate its hard-won independence. As such I join the entire Zimbabwean fam...Published: 18 Apr 2018 at 07:13hrs | | by Tererai Obey Sithole
The West suspicious of Mnangagwa
In recent years, President Emmerson Mnangagwa seem to have discovered that Britain and the West are good.For example, when newly-appointed as vice-president in 2013, Mnangagwa was not ashamed ...Published: 06 Apr 2018 at 08:02hrs | | by Tinhu
Chamisa: Zimbabwe's rising young hope
As the day ended on February 18, MDC-T acting president Nelson Chamisa, who had arrived from the late Morgan Tsvangirai's home, jumped out of his car. He was eased, by a group of youths, through a sea...Published: 09 Mar 2018 at 12:19hrs | | by Simukai Tinhu
Robert Mugabe tasting his own medicine
Mugabe must be reminded that he is the one who started shredding the constitution and did not respect the rule of law.His complaints against Emmerson Mnangagwa, that he will not hold a free an...Published: 26 Feb 2018 at 14:15hrs | | by Leonard Koni
Mnangagwa showing chameleon tendencies - MRP President
Mthwakazi Republic Party leader Mqondisi Moyo has said President Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent insinuations on Sputniks news agency in Russia, that Robert Mugabe made no mistake is a big insult to the p...Published: 05 Feb 2018 at 07:31hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Mnangagwa's regional trips are strategic, critical and promotes regional integration
Regional trips are critical if Zimbabwe is to remain relevant on international markets as well as regional integration. Well for now many people may be surprised with exactly what is happening on the ...Published: 19 Jan 2018 at 10:19hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Mugabe refuses to stand down - What are the options
Despite a popular show of people power demanding Mugabe to step down, he has stuck to his guns arguing that he is an elected president and in terms of the Zimbabwe Constitution he has a mandate until ...Published: 19 Nov 2017 at 10:42hrs | | by Lloyd Msipa
Youth convergence a crucial part of the opposition electoral victory
As the political temperatures are heating up with each day ahead of the 2018 plebiscite, ordinarily thoughts and actions should be brought together to work out a superior plan of victory. This coming ...Published: 23 Jul 2017 at 23:17hrs | | by Tererai Obey Sithole
Chiefs are Mugabe’s foot-soldiers
PDP The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) would like to draw the attention of the Ministry of Rural Development, Preservation and Promotion of Culture and Heritage, the National Council of Chief...Published: 24 Jan 2016 at 09:14hrs | | by Gorden Moyo
Understanding Mugabe and Mnangagwa's relationship
With unrelenting infighting in Zanu-PF, and lately, the deepening economic crisis, many thought that Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa would make good of his newly acquired strategic position as vice ...Published: 15 Jan 2016 at 05:57hrs | | by Simukai Tinhu
Celebrating 'Unity Day' is Celebrating Genocide: PDP
It is with a profound sense of patriotism and a deep sense of duty that on behalf of my party; the People's Democratic Party (PDP), I make the following remarks on the occasion of Zimbabwe's 'Unity Da...Published: 21 Dec 2015 at 20:28hrs | | by Dr Gorden Moyo - Secretary General of People's Democratic Party (PDP) 21 December, 2015
Chamisa continues to shine
The radiance and excellence of MDC founding member Adv. Chamisa seems to be shining slightly less than that which blinded Saul just before his conversion to Paul - for God has neither an equivalent no...Published: 21 Oct 2015 at 21:29hrs | | by Wangu-Mine
AU - ICC stand-off: Justice and Peace Paradigms
A Speech by Dr Gorden Moyo made at the Bulawayo Agenda Dialogue Series-23 June 2015The current stand-off between the African Union (AU) and the Interna...Published: 23 Jun 2015 at 20:47hrs | 5 | by Dr Gorden Moyo
Renewal Team Statement on June 2015 AU Summit
Renewal Team notes with concern the contradictions and frictions that emerged from the just ended 25th AU Summit held on the 7-15th of June 2015 at Sandton, SA as ...Published: 15 Jun 2015 at 18:39hrs | | by Dr Gorden Moyo
Why the 2018 Zimbabwean President will emerge from Diaspora
Zimbabwe needs a completely new re-cultured Zimbabwean who does not think commonly but has innovative and creative traits which are not guided by Colonial Black inferiority stigma of yesterday. This i...Published: 25 Jul 2014 at 20:19hrs | | by Ryton Dzimiri
African Political Parties: Political economy of Africa and effects Of imperialism
In studying neo-colonist tendencies by Britain and the West and its subsequent impact on African states, one must understand imperialism and its ripple effects on present day African states. A...Published: 26 Mar 2014 at 07:59hrs | | by Maxwell Teedzai
Can Professor Welshman Ncube and MDC rule Zimbabwe?
This article is a response to some of the arguments raised especially by the MDC-T in Matebeleland. The party has sought to pour water into the hopes of our people that we are too few compared to Mas...Published: 30 Apr 2013 at 08:45hrs | 11 | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo
Transcript of Job Sikhala on Question Time: Part 2
Outspoken and controversial former St Mary's MP, Job Sikhala, joins SW Radio Africa journalist Lance Guma for Part 2 of this Question Time interview. Sikhala, who leads the breakaway MDC-99 political ...Published: 28 Feb 2012 at 14:00hrs | | by Lance Guma
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