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Bhasikiti lose MDC national executive bid
MDC Masvingo Senator Tichinani Mavetera and former Zanu-PF Mwenezi East Member of Parliament (MP) Kudakwashe Bhasikiti were today humiliated after they received the least endorsement during the party'...Published: 12 hrs ago | 2667 | by Staff reporter
'MDC A will give dialogue a chance' - to what end if chance of free 2023 elections is zero
The people of Zimbabwe risked life and limb to elect Morgan Tsvangirai, Tendai Biti, Nelson Chamisa, David Coltart and the other MDC A leaders into power on the promise the party will deliver the demo...Published: 12 hrs ago | 471 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Mnangagwa violates Constitution on Lupane East by-election'
LEGISLATIVE watchdog, Veritas, has said the Lupane East by-election will count as yet another failure by government to comply with the country's Constitution.President Emmerson Mnangagwa, by p...Published: 14 Jun 2019 at 08:06hrs | 1662 | by Staff reporter
Mock 'losers who accept some election results and reject others' - curse vote riggers who refuse to step down
Mnangagwa was cocksure his "Zimbabwe is open for business!" was going to revive the country's economic. Well it is now clear the flood of investors and lenders he expected to answer his call have neve...Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 07:45hrs | 1040 | by Wilbert Mukori
MDC ratchet up calls for mass protests - piggybacking TA, another MDC sell-out and Zanu-PF whitewash
"It's not criminal to demonstrate and voice your concerns; voice what we are saying are the main problems. It's a national crisis and as you can see, besides me as a politician speaking, there is a wa...Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 09:22hrs | 1817 | by Nomusa Garikai
Mnangagwa must come to his senses, re-think dialogue
THE warning issued by the Civil Society and Church Joint Forum (CSCJF) last Friday that the country was teetering on a precipice and might descend into chaos if the deteriorating economic situation in...Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 07:09hrs | 784 | by Editorial - Newsday
Jailed MDC councillor's wife wins Kadoma by-election
THE wife of a jailed MDC councillor romped to victory to retain the seat for the opposition party in a by-election, where Zanu PF supporters allegedly attacked voters in a bid to stop them from taking...Published: 10 Jun 2019 at 07:22hrs | 1786 | by Staff reporter
'To keep questioning legitimacy is undemocratic' - insane not to, especially after 39 years of rigged elections
A true friend will give you sound advice even if that is not what you want to hear. Indeed, a true friend would rather risk souring the friendship by giving the sound advice then give misleading infor...Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 19:41hrs | 1060 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Biti discuss 'Zimbabwe legitimacy crisis' with UK - crisis, what crisis
The MDC Alliance continues its "diplomatic offensive" with Tendai Biti, MDC A VP, meeting the British Minister of State for Africa Affairs, Harriet Baldwin. What is clear to everyone expect MDC A lead...Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 09:08hrs | 2139 | by Wilbert Mukori
Do elections work in Zimbabwe?
THIS article seeks to explore the efficacy of elections as a tool of democratic governance in Zimbabwe since 1980.It is by no means exhaustive, but in a brief and cursory manner looks at the m...Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 07:06hrs | 265 | by Dumisani Nkomo
From Bingu wa Mutharika to Dambudzo wa Malaba & Chigumba
The deteriorating economy of Zimbabwe is a vindication that President ED Mnangagwa was imposed on Zimbabweans by none other than the controversial Zimbabwe Election Commission (ZEC) and the Supreme Co...Published: 06 Jun 2019 at 12:36hrs | 2420 | by Don Chigumba
MDC: Beyond Congress politics
The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) 2019 National Elective Congress has come and gone. Amongst many other things, the key achievements of the congress were uniting the party to as nearest to its ...Published: 06 Jun 2019 at 09:46hrs | 3589 | by Dadirai Chivimbiso Bvute
Mnangagwa's Polad needs gravitas
Polad (an acronym for Political Actors Dialogue) is a voluntary platform for national dialogue launched by President Emmerson Mnangagwa just a few days after the Ides of May 2019.Polad was fla...Published: 31 May 2019 at 07:33hrs | 272 | by Willard Chinhara
Muzamhindo pushes for National Dialogue Forum
AbstractThe document considers the potential for National Dialogue Forum to create substantial development outcomes to go beyond immediate political, economic and development settlements. Usin...Published: 29 May 2019 at 16:46hrs | 1555 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
'Biti participated in drafting ZIDERA' - would have been smartest vs folly of rigged election
"Zimbabwe is currently experiencing extreme hardships as a result of sanctions which were imposed at the instigation of some of Zimbabwean citizens. Zimbabwe Democratic Economic Recovery Act (ZIDERA) ...Published: 29 May 2019 at 12:20hrs | 2139 | by Wilbert Mukori
Logistical nightmare cast doubt on MDC congress credibility
THE just-ended MDC congress was a logistical nightmare, with the party failing to meet set timelines and pushing voting into the dead of the night.Already, knives are out for organising secret...Published: 29 May 2019 at 08:05hrs | 943 | by Staff reporter
US foreign policy prefers Kenya
Kenya is "one of our key friends in Africa - nay, in the world," said a confident, pleased United States (US) assistant secretary of State for African Affairs, Tibor P Nagy, at a May 9 briefing in Was...Published: 29 May 2019 at 08:03hrs | 324 | by Pearl Matibe
Chamisa's MDC pushes to oust Mnangagwa
THE just-ended MDC congress has passed a potentially-explosive resolution that empowers its leader Nelson Chamisa to push for the ouster of President Emmerson Mnangagwa before his five-year term expir...Published: 28 May 2019 at 15:07hrs | 2603 | by Staff reporter
'Con Court Malaba let us down,' says Chief Ndiweni – true, but so too did you, Chamisa and we the people
Chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni torched a storm when he graced and addressed the MDC congress in Gweru on Saturday. The chief criticised the Zanu-PF government and Judiciary for failing the nation whic...Published: 27 May 2019 at 16:53hrs | 4652 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Komichi speaks on losing Vice Presidency
Former MDC Vice President Morgan Komichi says he is not bitter about losing in the Vice Presidency role. Komichi was speaking on Monday after the party announced the full list of elected Vice ...Published: 27 May 2019 at 14:00hrs | 7876 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa's govt sabotaged Chamisa's congress
THOUSANDS of MDC supporters slept in the open for the entire duration of their party congress in Gweru at the weekend due to lack of financial resources, amid allegations that the Zanu-PF government h...Published: 27 May 2019 at 12:19hrs | 3467 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe transitional authority long overdue: MDC
Chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni torched a storm when he graced and addressed the MDC congress in Gweru on Saturday. The chief criticised the Zanu-PF government and Judiciary for failing the nation whic...Published: 27 May 2019 at 06:40hrs | 2405 | by Staff reporter
MDC voting process hit by chaos
The voting process at the MDC elective congress in Gweru began on a chaotic note amid indications that several eligible voters left the venue before casting their ballots due to the slow process....Published: 26 May 2019 at 20:28hrs | 2029 | by Staff reporter
Zinasu victory under threat
The Zimbabwe Congress of Students Union (Zicosu) and Youth Advocacy for Reform and Development Students Congress (YardSC) have challenged the outcome of the recent Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) Stud...Published: 25 May 2019 at 15:31hrs | 602 | by Staff reporter
Make corruption suicidal
Time seems long overdue for the Second Republic to supplant with dizzifying actions rhetorical denunciation of maggots fattening themselves on what does not belong to them so that Zimbabweans are spar...Published: 25 May 2019 at 08:28hrs | 393 | by Stephen Mpofu
Zimbabwe EFF CIC's profile
1) Who is Innocent Ndibali?Innocent Ndibali is proud Zimbabwean, a Commander-In-Chief of Economic Freedom Fighters (Zimbabwe Chapter: EFF-Zim), business man in both Zimbabwe ...Published: 24 May 2019 at 08:06hrs | 2251 | by Zim EFF
Political Reforms can UNITE Zimbabwe
President Mnangagwa and Zanu-PF always complain that the main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa and MDC Alliance are cry-babies who never accept electoral defeat and hence they are holding the country ...Published: 24 May 2019 at 08:03hrs | 718 | by Darlington Nyambiya And Farai Maguwu
Mnangagwa's 'last way to life'
When Emmerson Mnangagwa took over power in November 2017 as President, Lady Fortuna was so generous towards him that she gave him four ways to life.But it is unfortunate that so far, he has al...Published: 23 May 2019 at 06:44hrs | 5653 | by Moses Tofa
Chamisa's spin doctor attacked
MDC Presidential Spokesman Dr Nkululeko Sibanda has come under fire from Twitter users for comparing President Emmerson Mnangagwa and MDC leader Nelson Chamisa's popularity on social media.Cel...Published: 22 May 2019 at 19:47hrs | 7874 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Binga community resort to eating roots as hunger bites
Communities in rural Binga the largest district in Zimbabwe have returned to their nomadic lifestyles by eating wild fruits and other nutritious tubers to ward off hunger that has stalked the district...Published: 22 May 2019 at 07:23hrs | 1418 | by MakhoPrecious Moyo
MP urges villagers to register to vote to save constituency
BULILIMA WEST legislator Dingumuzi Phuti (Zanu-PF) has urged people in his constituency to register as potential voters in order to reach the stipulated threshold of registered voters and remain a sta...Published: 22 May 2019 at 06:24hrs | 684 | by Staff reporter
Patriotic Union of MaNdebeleland
While I was going through my archives I came across the Election Manifesto below. Quite interesting.PATRIOTIC UNION OF MANDEBELELAND (PUMA)ELECTION MANIFES...Published: 21 May 2019 at 12:35hrs | 3775 | by PUMA
Chihuri not in Malawi, says Electoral Commission
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has described as baseless media reports that former Zimbabwe's Commissioner-General of Police, Augustine Chihuri, was in Malawi.The MEC also refuted claim...Published: 21 May 2019 at 09:05hrs | 4020 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa must convene inclusive national dialogue' - reward for rigging elections, to what end
Dear Tajamuka/Sesjikile"After the 2018 disputed elections, we stated categorically clear that the electoral process and its outcome fell abysmally short of a truly free and fair election. As a...Published: 20 May 2019 at 12:09hrs | 2678 | by Nomusa Garikai
Zanu-PF nullifies Bulawayo poll results
THE Zanu-PF Bulawayo provincial leadership and restructuring team yesterday declared the provincial elections null and void, with former war veterans' leader Jabulani Sibanda, who was eyeing the chair...Published: 20 May 2019 at 06:29hrs | 942 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa must convene inclusive national dialogue' - reward for rigging elections, to what end
Dear Tajamuka/Sesjikile "After the 2018 disputed elections, we stated categorically clear that the electoral process and its outcome fell abysmally short of a truly free and fair election. As ...Published: 19 May 2019 at 20:46hrs | 1315 | by Nomusa Garikai
Mnangagwa launch POLAD, arch - "African solution" to bad governance - bury our heads in the sand, insane
"We are grateful that the leadership of Zimbabwe has established the dialogue voluntarily," commented Mphakama Mbete, SA Ambassador to Zimbabwe, at the official launch of Political Actors Dialogue (PO...Published: 19 May 2019 at 09:48hrs | 1704 | by Wilbert Mukori
MDC secretary-general hopefuls speak out
The MDC today enters into a crucial week in which it holds its elective congress. Several positions are up for grabs and many officials are jostling - fair and foul - to fill them up. One of t...Published: 19 May 2019 at 09:35hrs | 1219 | by Staff reporter
Secret payments to Nikuv exposed
Former president Robert Mugabe's government made a series of secret payments to a company linked to controversial Israeli firm Nikuv, which was accused of manipulating the country's elections in the p...Published: 19 May 2019 at 09:31hrs | 2495 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa piles pressure on Mnangagwa
South Africa pilled pressure on President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday by pushing for all inclusive talks involving MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa saying Pretoria is ready to provide a facilitator...Published: 18 May 2019 at 12:00hrs | 25255 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa welcomes Ramaphosa's intervention
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has welcomed the proposal by South African Ambassador to Zimbabwe Mphakama Mbete who said the SADC region is ready to provide a facilitator for the National Dialogue. ...Published: 18 May 2019 at 11:06hrs | 6411 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chamisa fails to douse Bulawayo factional flames
THE Nelson Chamisa-led MDC national leadership on Monday failed to douse factional flames in Bulawayo, where a section of disgruntled party members is demanding a re-run of the provincial congress, ci...Published: 16 May 2019 at 07:07hrs | 1698 | by Staff reporter
MDC provincial caucuses buries politics of nominations
Political waves are key in any given political situation. Never underestimate the power of voters. People are already making key decisions. Never relax and I have outshined my opponent, this varies fr...Published: 14 May 2019 at 07:44hrs | 1247 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
ED envy Ramaphosa's 57.5% free votes, blatantly rigged to get 50.8% and now he is stuck
"Congratulations @CyrilRamaphosa on your election victory. We wish you success as you build a strong and prosperous South Africa, and look forward to working closely together as we further strengthen ...Published: 14 May 2019 at 07:26hrs | 2110 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
No joy for Zimbabwean voters in diaspora
Zimbabwe Electoral Commissioner Dr Qhubani Moyo says Zimbabwean living in diaspora do not possess the right to vote unless the constitution is amended to offer them that right.Posting on Faceb...Published: 13 May 2019 at 21:07hrs | 1880 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF fearful of mass demos
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's ruling Zanu-PF party is struggling to deliver on its election promises, nearly 10 months after winning a controversial election in July last year and says it is scared s...Published: 13 May 2019 at 09:07hrs | 9692 | by Staff reporter
Why unity is unachievable for Chamisa's MDC
Leading to election 2018, we saw the formation of what is now called the MDC - Alliance on the backdrop of massive campaigning for a united front against Zanu-PF, not around a common cause or unity of...Published: 13 May 2019 at 08:47hrs | 1238 | by Reason Wafawarova
South African election results brings painful memories to MDC
General elections were held in South Africa on 8 May 2019 to elect a new National Assembly and provincial legislatures in each province. These were the sixth elections held since the end of apartheid ...Published: 11 May 2019 at 19:11hrs | 5244 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
'Zanu-PF to assist voters cast ballots'
THE MDC yesterday claimed that Zanu-PF plans to coerce people by assisting them to vote in today's Mutasa Rural District Council (MRDC) ward 10 by-election, where almost 2 000 voters are expected to c...Published: 11 May 2019 at 15:01hrs | 1620 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF castigates bid to soil SA polls
THE Zanu-PF observer mission has castigated attempts to discredit the South African national elections in the wake of claims of double voting with some videos circulating on social media of some peopl...Published: 11 May 2019 at 14:51hrs | 363 | by Staff reporter
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