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Mnangagwa insist there was "no basis" free elections calls and rigging "satisfied people's needs" – how insulting
"We feel that we are almost two decades behind in terms of development as a result of economic sanctions that have been imposed on us," Emmerson Mnangagwa told The National in an interview in Abu Dhab...Published: 16 hrs ago | 1588 | by Nomusa Garikai
Zanu-PF restructuring exercise in Bulawayo starts
THE Zanu-PF restructuring exercise started in Bulawayo province yesterday with the commissariat team from head office in Harare overseeing the exercise, which started at cell level.In an inter...Published: 22 hrs ago | 218 | by Staff reporter
Doctors give government two-week ultimatum on supplies - decisive action at last, after 38 years of dithering
"DOCTORS at government hospitals have denied claims by the Health ministry that they had received supplies of medicines, bandages and critical accessories to alleviate their plight, following last wee...Published: 18 Mar 2019 at 19:12hrs | 1955 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
We cannot blame Nelson Chamisa without blaming all of us
We are under sanctions from the United States, the European Union and other Western outposts like Australia, New Zealand and Canada, and the ruin of the sanctions is without doubt. Our industr...Published: 18 Mar 2019 at 06:40hrs | 2137 | by Reason Wafawarova
Harare should not expect bailout from Ramaphosa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in the country today to co-chair the Bi-National Commission (BNC) with President Emmerson Mnangagwa whose administration is desperate for a cash injecti...Published: 11 Mar 2019 at 15:02hrs | 1906 | by Staff reporter
The disconnect in electoral democracy
Every four years the world is drawn to watch in awe as the United States chooses their next president, even to the point of fanatically following the bi-partisan primary election races, prominent of w...Published: 11 Mar 2019 at 07:06hrs | 159 | by Reason Wafawarova
Dlamini-Zuma talks up Zimbabwe's economic prospects
Former African Union (AU) Commission chairperson and South Africa's Minister in the Presidency Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has expressed confidence that Zimbabwe will soon turn the tide and become the r...Published: 10 Mar 2019 at 08:46hrs | 447 | by Staff reporter
Should Zimbabwe's 'unwitty' MPs be sent back to school?
In our series of letters from African writers, Zimbabwean journalist-turned-barrister Brian Hungwe looks at whether politicians need better qualifications.Zimbabwe has one of the highest liter...Published: 08 Mar 2019 at 16:19hrs | 819 | by Brian Hungwe
Zimbabwe's coup: Net gain or no gain?
The scene in downtown Harare, Zimbabwe, on 21 November 2017 was extraordinary.Thousands walked through the streets, cheering, waving Zimbabwean flags, greeting soldiers as heroes, and taking s...Published: 08 Mar 2019 at 07:12hrs | 830 | by Linda Thomas-Greenfield & Bruce Wharton: US Diplomats
Way out of Zimbabwe's mess is for Zanu PF and MDC to step down - both are illegitimate
If MDC had listened, first, to the repeated appeals for the party to implement the democratic reforms during the GNU and then to the warnings not to take party in the elections without first implement...Published: 07 Mar 2019 at 07:28hrs | 2441 | by Wilbert Mukori
Opposition forces in Africa lacks strategic intelligence to wrestle power from the incumbents
Case study - Zimbabwe and Zambia situationGetting into State House is not about numbers of figures, but it is about strategic intelligence. Winning ele...Published: 06 Mar 2019 at 23:11hrs | 367 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
President Trump trumps President Ramaphosa's folly to perpetuate Zimbabwe pariah state
"Efforts by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Southern African Development Community executive secretary Dr Stergomena Tax to have sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe lifted have failed to bear fr...Published: 06 Mar 2019 at 23:09hrs | 873 | by Nomusa Garikai
MDC Alliance planned to win 2018 with 4.5m votes - failed, plan lacked even common sense
MDC Alliance leaders want to cast themselves as democrats who have embraced the democratic ethos of open and meaningful debate and democratic competition. They are not democrats and there is nothing l...Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 23:05hrs | 1275 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Mwonzora wants to end the standoff between Chamisa and Mnangagwa
TENSION continues to rise in the MDC ahead of its elective congress with secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora saying party president Nelson Chamisa failed to meet a target of attracting 4,5 million vote...Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 10:29hrs | 6786 | by Staff reporter
Let's shame our detractors, cdes! Give Mnangagwa a chance
There are times when I really think we Zimbabweans are very ungrateful. All we do is moan, curse, rant, rave, and practically do anything to show our people's President, Emmerson Dambudzo Mnan...Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 18:27hrs | 617 | by Tony Namate
Mwonzora takes Chamisa head-on
After MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa announced that the party will hold its congress between May 24 and 26 to choose the late Morgan Tsvangirai's successor, interest in who will be the next leader...Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 11:02hrs | 2045 | by Staff reporter
Behold, Chamisa's circus comes to town
The pen, when wielded by the most potent hand, can indeed become mightier than the sword.As Bishop Lazi told you last week, there are a few men and women who belong to a pantheon of gods who c...Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 01:31hrs | 1126 | by Bishop Lazarus
Youths the vehicle of change
The young people must stand and be counted. They are an integral part of the development talk engine of any society.Zimbabwe most of voters have been frustrated by the way Zimbabwe Election Co...Published: 01 Mar 2019 at 08:09hrs | 237 | by Leonard Koni
Mnangagwa shelves Zanu-PF solidarity march again
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reportedly shelved plans by the Zanu-PF youth league to march in support of his Presidency because of the astronomical budget put forward to ferry supporters from acro...Published: 28 Feb 2019 at 06:34hrs | 5083 | by Staff reporter
Elective congress and the Chamisa factor
Genuine leaders are elected into office and not appointed. To set the record straight it is health for the Chamisa led MDC Alliance to hold its elective congress. The forth coming congress for MDC All...Published: 27 Feb 2019 at 18:32hrs | 1240 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
A vote for anyone other than Chamisa at the MDC congress is a vote for political oblivion
Last night I posted an MDC rally video on my social media platforms and I asked whether the MDC elective congress campaigning was already in full swing.Many of my social media contacts respond...Published: 27 Feb 2019 at 15:28hrs | 2369 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
Mnangagwa's $1.5 million solidarity march in limbo
Uncertainty surrounds a Zanu-PF solidarity march in support of President Emmerson Mnangagwa set to be held on March 2.The Youth League mooted the march and will continue "spearheading" it, but...Published: 27 Feb 2019 at 14:41hrs | 2789 | by ZimLive
Buhari re-elected as Nigerian President
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has been re-elected for a second four-year term, the Nigerian election commission says.The 76-year-old defeated his main rival, former Vice President Atiku ...Published: 27 Feb 2019 at 07:51hrs | 1557 | by -BBC
Zesn worried over turned away voters
INDEPENDENT elections watchdog, the Zimbabwe Elections Support Network (Zesn) has urged the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) to step up voter education campaigns in view of the high number of voter...Published: 26 Feb 2019 at 06:59hrs | 374 | by Staff reporter
Meet Strive Masiyiwa and Chanakira's funder
Andrew Young, Jr has been noted as one of the major people who funded Telecoms Guru Strive Masiyiwa and Banker Nigel Chanakira, it has emerged. Shadowy Twitter character Mmatigari revealed thi...Published: 25 Feb 2019 at 14:28hrs | 7759 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa's illegitimacy must be resolved - no economic recovery until we do
Zanu PF has rigged elections in the past and got away with it. This time things are different the issue of rigged elections is not going away and the party is at a loss what to do. "Everybody ...Published: 24 Feb 2019 at 10:43hrs | 6597 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Is it 'Democrazy' or 'Democracy' in the Movement for Change?
The council vacancy in Bulawayo's Ward 28 presented us with yet another opportunity to see how Zimbabwe's political space is not about elimination of medieval politics, but a contest of violent hegemo...Published: 24 Feb 2019 at 06:43hrs | 298 | by Michael Mhlanga
Cross, Ncube's reforms will never deliver economic prosperity not as long as Zimbabwe remains a pariah state
"People of Zimbabwe deserve a new day" wrote Eddie Cross in Bulawayo24. Mr Cross was writing about Zimbabwe's economic chaos, the country has already claimed the position of being the poorest ...Published: 23 Feb 2019 at 07:48hrs | 9505 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Dzamara has a fake degree'
The Vice President of the Thokozani Khupe led MDC Obert Gutu has accused activist Patson Dzamara of possessing a fake Doctoral Degree.Gutu revealed that during a Twar with Dramara over the Mon...Published: 21 Feb 2019 at 09:23hrs | 5765 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'EU sanctions will spur Zimbabweans to bust sanctions' - nonsense just what we need
"Zimbabweans should not be distracted from their focus on turning around the economy by the country's enemies threatening to effect and strengthen illegal sanctions on the country," wrote the Chronicl...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 06:49hrs | 1112 | by Nomusa Garikai
'Chamisa-run councils disappoint'
DESPITE dominating some of the country's biggest municipalities, analysts say the MDC has little to show in terms of achievements since its formation in 1999.They argue that the MDC leadership...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 13:45hrs | 2172 | by Maxwell Sibanda
EU to renew sanctions on illegitimate Zanu PF - imperative, step down before 2023
All those who love peace and justice and understand the need to end the long suffering of the people of Zimbabwe after 38 years and counting of this Zanu PF dictatorship will hearty welcomes EU Parlia...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 23:08hrs | 3441 | by Wilbert Mukori
Zimbabwe's business people must actively consider running for Parliament,
Zimbabwe's business people must actively consider running for Parliament, a former United Nations under-secretary general has said, adding it would be their only path to influence public policy as the...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 16:13hrs | 1107 | by Staff reporter
Southern Africa's problem of political elite impunity
Former South African deputy foreign affairs minister Aziz Pahad's support for the Maduro regime in Venezuela throws into sharp relief the acceptance by political elites in Southern Africa of die-hard ...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 08:25hrs | 156 | by Tendai Biti and Mills
'Let us control our own destiny' argue ZUNDE - whoever stopped you, mess is your own foolishness
"Zimbabwe should not look to outsiders to solve its problems. Lasting solutions can only come from Zimbabweans. International intervention is unnecessary and generally ineffective. Regionally, S...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 18:28hrs | 863 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Forget economic dimension of TSP and Vision 2030, talk of politic one - what if it fails?
"In the words of Immanuel Kant who said 'by a lie, a man consumes his own dignity,' it has become apparent that the MDC Alliance and its apologists, this time led by Tendai Biti have become shameless ...Published: 13 Feb 2019 at 10:24hrs | 687 | by Nomusa Garikai
'Chief Chirumhanzu was pro-Zanu PF'
A GOVERNMENT minister last Saturday revealed that the late Chief Chirumhanzu, born Gerald Mudzengi, was a "staunch" Zanu PF supporter, an affirmation that traditional leaders were dabbling in partisan...Published: 12 Feb 2019 at 07:44hrs | 478 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe internet shutdown proves ZANU PF's illiterate support base
This morning I have been experiencing slow social media connectivity, and was suddenly overcome by a disturbing sense of déjà vu, as I remembered those days in January when the Zimbabwe regime shutd...Published: 11 Feb 2019 at 09:03hrs | 662 | by Taurai J. Pachena
'Pray without ceasing for peace and prosperity' argues Mnangagwa - no substitute for rule of law and competence
"It is my singular honour and privilege to be with you at this timely breakfast prayer for our nation, even as the Bible exhorts us in Thessalonians 5 verse 17 to pray without ceasing. Constant intera...Published: 10 Feb 2019 at 08:03hrs | 1678 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
How to combat electoral fraud
This article proposes and outlines a possible solution to the problem of electoral manipulation in Zimbabwe. First, it explains the problem. Second, as a solution, it proffers a unique form of caretak...Published: 09 Feb 2019 at 07:16hrs | 1346 | by Zachariah Mushawatu
Chiyangwa won says court
THE Electoral Court has confirmed Dr Philip Chiyangwa as the legitimate legislator for Zvimba South, putting to rest rigging allegations by the losing MDC-Alliance candidate. Justice Joseph Mu...Published: 09 Feb 2019 at 07:00hrs | 947 | by Staff reporter
Opposition demand Mnangagwa withdraw soldiers - to what end, demand he steps down
If you do not know what you are looking for you are NOT going to find it! This is a maxim that rings true in Zimbabwe today. "Opposition leaders who met President Mnangagwa at State House on W...Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 21:01hrs | 4115 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Multi-party democracy is entrenched in Zim' said Herald - then how come have yet to hold first ever free elections
"Multi-party democracy has been entrenched in Zimbabwe, yet the system has been missing one crucial part - dialogue among political parties and players," wrote Herald Editorial."We note that P...Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 20:12hrs | 230 | by Nomusa Garikai
'Chamisa must call Mnangagwa president!' pleaded Zanu PF - nation is burning and Tweedle twins fight over rattle!
"Chamisa must acknowledge Mnangagwa who Pastors at today's Prayer called "President!" said Deputy Minister of Information, Energy Mutodi in a video released on social media. It was clear in the voice ...Published: 07 Feb 2019 at 21:06hrs | 8292 | by Nomusa Garikai
Mnangagwa tells AU leaders ahead of summit 'opposition instigated recent violence' - another damned lie
Whilst a nation like German has earned a reputation for being confident and competent, Zimbabwe is now notorious for Zanu PF leaders' hen's teeth tales! Every time something fishy happens in Zimbabwe ...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 07:42hrs | 1255 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Chamisa must first accept my legitimate before talks' insist Mnangagwa - then why are you talking to the west
Mnangagwa says he will not talk to MDC Alliance leader, Nelson Chamisa, until the latter acknowledges Mnangagwa as the legitimately elected president. "I have never refused to talk and that is...Published: 02 Feb 2019 at 17:14hrs | 5997 | by Nomusa Garikai
'Mmusi Maimane is a complete puppet,' says Obert Gutu
MDC-T Deputy President Obert Gutu has waded into the debate regarding South African opposition leader Mmusi Maimane's impending visit to Zimbabwe, saying the Democratic Alliance leader is a "full-fled...Published: 02 Feb 2019 at 06:34hrs | 3648 | by Staff reporter
No democracy is a finished product
One day, if they follow instructions, Africa's new democracies will grow up to be "real" like those of Western Europe and North America. This assumption makes little sense — but it influences the wa...Published: 01 Feb 2019 at 09:47hrs | 193 | by Steven Friedman
DA leader's condemns Zanu PF barbarism lost its sting - he never criticised MDC betray
"The stability of Zimbabwe is critical to the stability of our region. The protection of democratic rights in Zimbabwe is critical to the advancement of democracy throughout the region. But more impor...Published: 01 Feb 2019 at 09:15hrs | 654 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Another MDC MP up for violating Electoral Act
The trial of MDC-Alliance legislator Samuel Banda, who is accused of violating the Electoral Act, commenced on Monday, with him denying the allegations. It is the State's case that in December...Published: 31 Jan 2019 at 23:16hrs | 1618 | by Staff reporter
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