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Zimbabwe opposition needs reshuffle
MANY Zimbabweans are wondering how they can fit into a new political discourse as the hunger for political change wanes.The conflict requires realignment and recalibration.A robust, re...Published: 1 hr ago | 72 | by Leonard Koni
Why Zanu-PF won Glen View South seat
ZANU-PF has reclaimed the Glen View South constituency in a closely watched by-election, with its candidate Tsitsi Tawomhera securing victory.Zanu-PF's campaign focused heavily on infrastructu...Published: 17 Apr 2025 at 07:30hrs | 1073 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa grilled over illegal land allocation scandal
Former CCC leader Nelson Chamisa faced tough questioning from the Harare Commission of Inquiry yesterday over allegations of involvement in the illegal allocation of over 5,000 residential stands and ...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 06:37hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's pre-election tricks uncovered
Former CCC leader Nelson Chamisa allegedly directed Harare city councillors to fast-track the regularisation of housing cooperatives in the lead-up to the 2023 harmonised elections. This move was repo...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 07:46hrs | 637 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa power retention scheme raises dust
Manoeuvres by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government to amend the constitution have raised concern that the 82-year-old ruler wants to reverse progressive electoral reforms and return the country t...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 16:37hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe voters' roll littered with errors'
THE voters' roll that was used in the 23-24 August general elections was littered with inconsistencies, which has cast doubt over the polls' credibility, an election watchdog, the Election Resource Ce...Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 15:06hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Mnangwagwa was 'jittery' over Harare vote
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is said to have been so worried about the Harare vote in the August 23 and 24 elections so much that he had to repeatedly check with officials during counting of votes, in...Published: 10 Sep 2023 at 09:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Why ZANU-PF Wins elections
Since 1980, ZANU PF has lost in two elections. They lost the 2000 referendum which forced the incumbent president to go with the old constitution albeit with later amendments which largely undermined ...Published: 02 Sep 2023 at 10:43hrs | 2 | by Moses Moyo
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 ...Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 22:29hrs | 3 | by Dr Moses Moyo
Gokwe, Kwekwe voters rolls found in Chitungwiza
THE Women's Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence (Walpe) has revealed that the voting process in last week's harmonised elections was characterised by serious mishaps including voters rolls...Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 07:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF gains majority of proportional representation seats in Matebeleland
ZANU-PF has clinched a majority of party proportional representation seats in Bulawayo and Matebeleland South provinces while the main opposition party Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) secured mor...Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 06:53hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Voters reject Zanu-PF's big spenders
Zanu-PF big spenders suffered electoral defeats in urban areas with analysts saying the urban electorate could never be swayed by temporary trinkets, which did not address the issue of poverty....Published: 27 Aug 2023 at 13:14hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Cowdray Park and the myth of irrational voting
Galatians 3 verse 1: "You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified." The verse is a rebuke to the Galatians for having embraced d...Published: 27 Aug 2023 at 09:58hrs | 2 | by Limukani Ncube
Zanu-PF's vote lead grows
Partial results from Zimbabwe's parliamentary election suggested the ruling party's lead was growing on Friday, but election observers said the vote did not meet international standards and was conduc...Published: 26 Aug 2023 at 16:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe braces for close election as early parliamentary results come in
Early parliamentary results in Zimbabwe showed the ruling party and the main opposition neck and neck on Friday, after an election in which President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF party was widely expe...Published: 25 Aug 2023 at 20:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa says ZEC clearly targeted Harare, Bulawayo
OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has expressed concern over the delay in delivering ballot material to polling stations by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (...Published: 24 Aug 2023 at 06:32hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans must defy voter suppression in the elections
One can fairly conclude that what is happening here in Zimbabwe on polling day is an attempt at voter suppression in opposition electoral strongholds in the metropolitan provinces. Reader, let...Published: 23 Aug 2023 at 21:41hrs | 14 | by Dr Phillan Zamchiya
Zimbabwe Election: 17:00 CCC update
Good afternoon. Serious problems with voting persist as several polling stations, particularly in urban areas, remain unopened. However, there are reports of great morale among opposition voters on th...Published: 23 Aug 2023 at 16:37hrs | 30 | by Charles Kwaramba
Mutsvangwa warns opposition against grandstanding
OPPOSITION political parties should not seek sympathy from foreign election observers by making unsubstantiated claims to discredit operations of State institutions during the elections period, the ru...Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 06:52hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's pluses ahead of Aug 23 polls
By addressing concerns about a runoff scenario, Chamisa has showcased his leadership qualities and strategic foresight, reassuring voters of his commitment to decisive victory in the first round again...Published: 11 Aug 2023 at 06:42hrs | 16 | by Sharon Hofisi
RBZ sweet-talks millers
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor John Mangudya has sweet-talked millers to reduce prices of maize meal, flour and salt ahead of elections.After successfully meeting with a high-level dele...Published: 24 Jul 2023 at 20:32hrs | 8 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Chamisa targets majority win in Zanu-PF strongholds
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) President Nelson Chamisa has embarked on a whirlwind tour of Zimbabwe's rural constituencies in a final push that he says will ensure the opposition wins big in pre...Published: 20 Jul 2023 at 06:58hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
ZEC dismisses fake voter numbers
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has dismissed as fake a post that was circulating listing the total number of rural and urban voters urging the public not to abuse the electoral body’s logo....Published: 05 Jul 2023 at 17:03hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Youth vote litmus test for Zanu-PF
THE Zanu-PF-led government faces a litmus test in the August general election, after it failed to deliver on key priority areas affecting the youth over the past years, amid indications of a considera...Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 14:01hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
'Expect more defections to Zanu-PF'
After being ‘rigged' in the recently held murky CCC candidate selection process, outspoken activist Mr Paddington Japajapa (PJ) decided to pack his bags and rejoin Zanu-PF. Below are excerpts of his...Published: 29 Jun 2023 at 06:28hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's future is debated in the city but decided in the village
THE electoral lines have been drawn as we face the impending reckoning of the August 23 general election. Intra-party squabbles have been settled regarding who will be the torch bearer in what ward or...Published: 25 Jun 2023 at 18:23hrs | 14 | by Ntando Dumani
Mnangagwa in panic mode
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has pressed the panic button over galloping prices of basic commodity as he accused retailers of plotting his defeat ahead of the August elections. Retailers last ...Published: 22 May 2023 at 06:40hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
It's time for political gimmicks
As we draw near the 2023 elections we have so far witnessed the propaganda mill machines conveying cheap political gimmicks for example the recently launc...Published: 25 Apr 2023 at 06:20hrs | 4 | by Leonard Koni
Are Zimbabwe roads safe?
It is, indeed, the silly season, so silly that even the simplest of promises are used to secure votes.In this episode, some politicians have promised to "drive" their way to victory.Fo...Published: 01 Apr 2023 at 07:34hrs | 10 | by Jairos Saunyama
Violence driving away potential voters
POLITICAL violence is dissuading many Zimbabweans from registering to vote in general elections, a recent report by the Election Resource Centre (ERC) has shown.ERC said the number of new regi...Published: 06 Dec 2022 at 05:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF makes bold statement ahead of 2023 harmonised elections
AS Zimbabwe barrels towards next year's harmonised elections, Zanu-PF is firing from all cylinders winning elections in urban areas and increasing its leads in rural constituencies in a bold statement...Published: 05 Dec 2022 at 05:07hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zec 'frustrating' first-time voters
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) has been accused of "deliberately frustrating" aspiring first-time voters by unnecessarily delaying processes and offering poor service at registration centres....Published: 14 Sep 2022 at 05:53hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
RG's Office frustrating urban voters, claims CCC
THE opposition Citizens Coalitions for Change (CCC) yesterday accused the Registrar-General (RG)'s Office of deliberately frustrating urban voters by taking long to issue national identity cards...Published: 02 Sep 2022 at 06:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
83% of voters choose policies over freebies
AN estimated 83% of urban voters want candidates with clear policies than those that dangle gifts, but aspiring candidates offering freebies tend to enjoy support in rural areas, an Afrobarometer surv...Published: 13 Aug 2022 at 07:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Pomona Project: All thunder, lightning flashes, no strike!
Pomona stink in newsroomsIlliterate newspapers are being pummelled back and forth by buffeted Mafume and his clueless Triple C councillors. It is all thunder, blinding flashes but no strike. A...Published: 04 Jun 2022 at 19:52hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says, factional fights tearing Zanu-PF
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has admitted that the ruling Zanu-PF party is being ripped apart by deep-rooted divisions ahead of the 2023 general elections.Addressing supporters while commissio...Published: 30 May 2022 at 07:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa 2023 re-election bid causes jitters
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is pulling all stops to win a second full term in next year's elections amid fears that some of his initiatives will leave the economy in ruin.Mnangagwa's governme...Published: 30 May 2022 at 07:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
It's the economy, stupid!
Eons ago, in Bishop Lazi's village, there lived a pint-sized legend who was known far and wide.Everyone always surmised — and with good reason too — he had inherited the worst biological q...Published: 03 Apr 2022 at 08:20hrs | 2 | by Bishop Lazarus
Mnangagwa fails to decimate opposition
THE Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) was the biggest winner in last weekend's by-elections, with Zanu PF coming a humble second while the MDC-T performed dismally despite the state pouring money i...Published: 02 Apr 2022 at 07:28hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa ally takes aim at Old Guard...…as cracks emerge in CCC
AS CCC's G40-sponsored agenda to rid the party of its old guard gathers momentum, that party's leader Nelson Chamisa has reportedly unleashed his free range allies led by Human Rights Lawyer Pedzisayi...Published: 29 Mar 2022 at 14:41hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zanu-PF targets 2023 urban vote
Zanu-PF says it has its focus firmly set on wrestling the urban vote from the opposition after claiming the Epworth National Assembly seat in the Saturday by-elections and a decent vote in other urban...Published: 29 Mar 2022 at 12:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
By-election winners, losers must work jointly
Results for most of the by-elections for 28 National Assembly seats and 105 local authority seats, mostly in city councils and municipalities, will be announced today and only 133 candidates are going...Published: 27 Mar 2022 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
By-elections: The morning after
ZANU-PF's Wednesday St Mary's rally was a turning point in several ways. Of course, the most obvious marker were the numbers that attended, something even the blind could see and feel.I cannot...Published: 26 Mar 2022 at 06:14hrs | 2 | by @Jamwanda2
CCC employs old tricks to attract sanctions renewal
Ahead of the now redundant annual renewal of illegal economic sanctions on Zimbabwe by the United States this week, some opposition political parties are frenziedly stage-managing the violence that wa...Published: 02 Mar 2022 at 05:32hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa takes urban renewal gospel to Kwekwe
URBAN renewal is at the centre of Zanu-PF's agenda ahead of both the looming by-elections and next year's general elections, occasions which both offer the electorate the opportunity to boot out incom...Published: 25 Feb 2022 at 07:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe opposition parties diverting issues'
Zanu-PF national spokesperson Chris Mutsvangwa has expressed disapproval of the opposition parties' connivance with anti-government civic organisations, raising unsubstantiated claims that the revolut...Published: 17 Feb 2022 at 05:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC candidate launches campaign trail
AFTER having defied her party by refusing to step down as Masvingo Urban Ward 4 candidate, Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC)'s Thokozile Muchuchuti has gone a step further, launching a massive camp...Published: 16 Feb 2022 at 05:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa dangles title deeds to win urban vote
IN a highly patronising move, President Emmerson Mnangagwa is preparing title deeds for tens of thousands of Harare residents considered to be illegal occupants in several suburbs as Zanu-PF launches ...Published: 10 Feb 2022 at 05:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Title deeds for urban dwellers ready
THOUSANDS of urbanites will on Saturday be presented with title deeds as President Mnangagwa delivers on his promise to implement development that leaves no one and no place behind.The title d...Published: 10 Feb 2022 at 05:28hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa needs a generous miracle!
Make no mistake about this, President Emmerson Mnangagwa had this hugely golden chance to become Zimbabwe's political legend, post-coup.If he had done the right things after the removal of ex-...Published: 19 Dec 2021 at 18:56hrs | 12 | by Tawanda Majon
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