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Mnangagwa out to impress Sadc leaders
President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his government are renovating several roads in Harare as part of preparations to host the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) summit in the capital in August...Published: 27 Mar 2024 at 06:46hrs | 2704 | by Staff reporter
Unilateral sanctions are not illegal!
IT was so laughable listening to Information minister Jenfan Muswere fuming over US targeted sanctions on some Zimbabweans.I could easily tell that he was trying his best to please his boss, P...Published: 12 Mar 2024 at 05:14hrs | 407 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mtukudzi tried to avoid Zanu-PF
AT the turn of the millennium, Zimbabwe's government introduced what it called "galas", where top musicians performed at different national events to mark important events in the country's history....Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 13:51hrs | 388 | by Staff reporter
Kirsty Coventry allays cholera fears
SPORTS minister Kirsty Coventry has assured the safety of participants at next week's Bonaqua Africa Triathlon Cup Troutbeck competition set for Nyanga in Manicaland, amid fears of an event boycott as...Published: 08 Feb 2024 at 04:31hrs | 526 | by Staff reporter
Bosso players boycott training
HIGHLANDERS pre-season preparations appear to have suffered an early setback after players refused to train demanding their signing-on fees yesterday.A good number of players are believed to b...Published: 31 Jan 2024 at 04:50hrs | 269 | by Staff reporter
'Chamisa must introspect, map the way forward'
POLITICAL analysts and opinion leaders have expressed mixed views on Zimbabwe's main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa's decision to dump his two-year-old Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC), with som...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 06:25hrs | 474 | by Staff reporter
UN court to rule Friday in South Africa's genocide case against Israel
The United Nations' top court will issue a decision Friday on South Africa's request for interim orders in a genocide case against Israel, including that Israel halt its offensive in Gaza.The ...Published: 25 Jan 2024 at 12:01hrs | 225 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora elected as spokesperson of NERA not NERO
Douglas Mwonzora, the president of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), was elected as the spokesperson for the National Electoral Reforms Agenda (NERA) in Zimbabwe on January 18, 2024...Published: 19 Jan 2024 at 14:44hrs | 2301 | by Staff reporter
How Princess Zinkabi attempted a coup on King Lobhengula
Princess Zinkabi was King Mzilikazi's daughter. She was married to Mbiko the son of Madlenya Masuku. Mbiko was a powerful warrior who was respected in the northern Ndebele kingdom.Mbiko Masuku...Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 16:24hrs | 507 | by Thomas Sibanda
Hands off King Lobengula, he was not a Zimbabwean!
Unformed, ignorant and reckless Zimbabwe satirists, journalists, whatever they call themselves, should be advised that His Majesty, King Lobengula of Matabeleland was not a Zimbabwean. Ingqungqulu Ema...Published: 24 Dec 2023 at 09:46hrs | 787 | by Israel Dube
The elusive promise of a democratic breakthrough
SINCE 2000, there have been several attempts to dislodge the ruling party, Zanu –PF, from government. The ruling party's mismanagement of the economy has led to an economic crisis that has rendered ...Published: 22 Dec 2023 at 18:19hrs | 154 | by Liam Kanhenga & Youngerson Matete
Blaming Chamisa for not testing your ideas is being unreasonable
Nelson Chamisa is not a god who is immune to mistakes, just like you and me. He doesn't owe anyone an opportunity to experiment on your fine strategies or advice. Dictatorship in its n...Published: 19 Dec 2023 at 19:19hrs | 626 | by Solomon Harudzibwi
Chamisa's CCC faction warned against Parliament withdrawal
POLITICAL analysts have warned that it is highly risky for the opposition Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) led by Nelson Chamisa to withdraw from Parliament and local authorities at this stage des...Published: 19 Dec 2023 at 13:29hrs | 1348 | by Staff reporter
Dilemma rocks Chamisa's CCC ahead of 18 December nomination court
As Zimbabwe prepares for the upcoming by-elections on February 3, 2024, triggered by the recalls of Members of Parliament and councillors, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) faction led by Nelson...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 20:13hrs | 1781 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
PUMA dumps Israel national soccer team sponsorship deal
Sportswear giant Puma has announced its decision to terminate its sponsorship deal with the Israeli Football Association (IFA) in 2024. Contrary to speculation, Puma asserts that the decision is not l...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 13:35hrs | 462 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Tshabangu cries foul
CITIZENS' Coalition for Change (CCC) party's interim secretary general Mr Sengezo Tshabangu has said his party was optimistic that it would retain all the seats in all the constituencies where it had ...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 05:54hrs | 1086 | by Staff reporter
CCC councillors chase stakeholders before boycotting same meeting
There was drama last week at Chiredzi Town Council Boardroom where the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) councillors chased all stakeholders from a special full council meeting to elect a new town c...Published: 02 Dec 2023 at 05:48hrs | 816 | by Staff reporter
Insiza RDC chairperson steps down amidst Zanu-PF pressure
Insiza Rural District Ward 9 Councillor Reason Msipha has reportedly resigned as council chairperson following pressure from ZANU-PF councillors.ZANU-PF councillors had previously boycotted tw...Published: 30 Nov 2023 at 20:10hrs | 649 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa ally suspended by Zanu-PF
Zanu-PF has wielded the axe on "rebellious" senior executives in the Midlands province for allegedly de-campaigning the party's candidates ahead of the August 23 and 24 general elections as factional ...Published: 26 Nov 2023 at 17:42hrs | 6087 | by Staff reporter
Chief fumes over funerals boycotts
Chief Tshitshi of Mangwe district, Matebeleland South, has expressed his displeasure with some of his subjects who are not attending funeral gatherings in his jurisdiction.The traditional lead...Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 05:31hrs | 226 | by Staff reporter
Warriors calls off strike
Normalcy has returned into the Warriors camp after players were paid their camping allowances and appearance fees, allowing them to return to training ahead of Sunday's crucial Sunday's 2026 FIFA Worl...Published: 18 Nov 2023 at 09:35hrs | 644 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors boycott training
All is not well in the Warriors camp ahead of their crucial 2026 Fifa World Cup Group C qualifier against Nigeria on Sunday after players boycotted yesterday's scheduled training session in protest ov...Published: 17 Nov 2023 at 05:06hrs | 714 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's decision to participate in the 9 December by-elections is spot-on
POLITICAL analysts say the decision by the Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) led by Nelson Chamisa to participate in the 9 December by-elections is spot-on as it sends a message of defiance and wil...Published: 16 Nov 2023 at 06:03hrs | 3587 | by Staff reporter
CCC accuses Zanu-PF of turning voting into life-or-death issue
Gift Ostallos Siziba, the deputy spokesperson for the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), has accused the ruling Zanu-PF party in Zimbabwe of transforming the act of voting into a life-or-death situa...Published: 15 Nov 2023 at 05:16hrs | 417 | by Staff reporter
CCC's by-election candidate considers boycotting
Citizens Coalition for Change's (CCC) candidate for the Mabvuku Constituency by-election, Munyaradzi Kufahakutizwi, is contemplating withdrawing from the December 9 race following the abduction and mu...Published: 15 Nov 2023 at 05:15hrs | 922 | by Staff reporter
Zec will not entertain any complaints of rigging and electoral malpractices
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) says it will not entertain any complaints of rigging and electoral malpractices raised by opposition party candidates in the Gutu West constituency by-election ...Published: 13 Nov 2023 at 21:27hrs | 408 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa will not form another party
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) asserts its commitment to participating in all elections as the primary means at its disposal to counter the ruling Zanu-PF, despite reservations about the elec...Published: 12 Nov 2023 at 11:54hrs | 589 | by Staff reporter
Empty coffers cripple Zapu's by-election bid
Financial constraints have led to the opposition Zapu party's inability to field candidates for all the December 9 by-elections, as reported by Southern Eye.Zimbabwe is set to conduct by-elect...Published: 10 Nov 2023 at 06:32hrs | 157 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Muppet Show
A couple of days after the first storm, I headed out just before sunrise when it was cool and overcast. The dust had gone, the ground was soft underfoot, and everything looked fresh, clean and green....Published: 03 Nov 2023 at 05:44hrs | 121 | by Cathy Buckle
Chamisa in a catch-22 situation
I MUST begin by apologising, dear reader, for not informing you that I will no longer deliver my instalment weekly as had become the tradition.I received a few inquiries and some scolding from...Published: 27 Oct 2023 at 19:16hrs | 4554 | by Ntando Dumani
CCC MPs return to Parliament as disengagement period ends
Members of the Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) have re-engaged in legislative and council activities, attending the official handover of the National Assembly building in Mount Hampden ...Published: 27 Oct 2023 at 06:13hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa says CCC candidates to boycott December 9 by-elections
Nelson Chamisa, the leader of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), has labeled the upcoming by-elections, which aim to fill 14 National Assembly vacancies and 17 local authority seats, as a farcic...Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 19:34hrs | 569 | by Staff reporter
'Boycott Israeli goods over blood bath,' says Malema
South Africa's third biggest political party, the Economic Freedom Fighters, has held a protest outside the Israeli embassy in the capital, Pretoria.Party leader Julius Malema once again calle...Published: 24 Oct 2023 at 06:11hrs | 579 | by Staff reporter
CCC lamentations won't stop electoral processes
Deputy Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Mr. George Charamba, clarified that the proclamation of by-election dates by President Mnangagwa is not a deliberate political action but rather a ...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 06:21hrs | 148 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF MPs disown Zimdollar
Members of Parliament from the ruling Zanu-PF party have called for the disbursement of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocations in United States dollars, as they expressed concerns about servi...Published: 16 Oct 2023 at 08:09hrs | 2085 | by Staff reporter
CCC Parliamentary presence will be in disarray
Zimbabwean former deputy prime minister Professor Arthur Mutambara has joined the fray over main opposition CCC's crisis triggered by recalls of its 15 MPs.He says this is not surprising and i...Published: 11 Oct 2023 at 09:42hrs | 1334 | by AGO Mutambara."
Chaos as Chamisa's MPs defy Parly recall
Parliament was engulfed in chaos yesterday as anti-riot police were summoned to remove opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislators who were protesting the recall of their 15 colleagues....Published: 11 Oct 2023 at 06:25hrs | 1099 | by Staff reporter
Armed police invade Parliament to handle 'recalled' CCC MPs
The proceedings in the National Assembly yesterday were disrupted for nearly two hours as a group of unruly CCC legislators obstructed the removal of 15 of their colleagues who had been recalled from ...Published: 11 Oct 2023 at 06:12hrs | 296 | by Staff reporter
Mudenda throws book at CCC MPs
THE National Assembly has penalised all Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislators who boycotted President Emmerson Mnangagwa's State of the Nation Address (SONA) and the official opening of the ...Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 10:42hrs | 1270 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's CCC preparing for a fight back
Reeling from a heavy blow of losing 15 MPs in parliament delivered behind-the-scenes by its bitter rival Zanu-PF, with the support of the Central Intelligence Organisation-run Forever Associates Zimba...Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 10:07hrs | 1811 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's party scoffs at attempts to 'punish' MPs after SONA boycott
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has declared its intention to attend parliamentary sessions to represent the electorate who voted for its members. This decision comes after CCC MPs boycotted t...Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 06:06hrs | 421 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa pleading with Mudenda to protect his MPs
Nelson Chamisa is now pleading with the Speaker of the National Assembly, Advocate Jacob Mudenda to help protect his MPs from his feud with Sengezo Tshabangu who claims to be the Citizens Coalition fo...Published: 09 Oct 2023 at 15:06hrs | 852 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa, CCC chart way forward after 2023 disputed elections
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has announced that its leader, Nelson Chamisa, has completed his nationwide engagements with party members to discuss the way forward following the disputed gen...Published: 08 Oct 2023 at 08:04hrs | 1980 | by Staff reporter
Flea with no legs cannot hear, is a fallacy. So too is, Chamisa did us a favour participating in 2023 elections
To claim that Nelson Chamisa and his CCC friends did the people of Zimbabwe a great favour by participating in the flawed 2023 elections is a fallacy. "If CCC had boycotted the elections, the ...Published: 07 Oct 2023 at 07:42hrs | 1735 | by Wilbert Mukori
Jim Kunaka re-joins Zanu-PF
Jim Kunaka, who had previously been a member of Zanu-PF before joining opposition politics, has returned to the ruling party, citing what he perceives as ideological bankruptcy in opposition politics....Published: 06 Oct 2023 at 06:36hrs | 642 | by Staff reporter
CCC legislators lose wages for snubbing Mnangagwa
Jacob Mudenda, the Speaker of the National Assembly, has issued an order to parliament to withhold allowances and deduct associated expenses from members of the CCC (Citizens Coalition for Change) who...Published: 04 Oct 2023 at 09:16hrs | 1006 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's MPs risk losing benefits and positions
Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi has strongly criticized opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislators for boycotting President Emmerson Mnangagwa's State of the Nation Address (SONA). ...Published: 04 Oct 2023 at 06:25hrs | 1146 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's legislators in trouble
For their boycott of the official opening of the 10th Parliament by President Mnangagwa in Mount Hampden, CCC legislators will face consequences. Speaker of the National Assembly, Advocate Jacob Muden...Published: 04 Oct 2023 at 06:21hrs | 793 | by Staff reporter
CCC legislators should face censure, says Zanu-PF linked analysts
According to Zanu-PF linked political analysts, CCC legislators should face censure due to their disregard for the will of the voters who elected them in the recent elections. Their boycott of parliam...Published: 04 Oct 2023 at 06:05hrs | 160 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt looking for ways to punish Chamisa's MPs
In response to the boycott of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's State-of-the-Nation address by the Nelson Chamisa Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), the government is considering potential actions unde...Published: 03 Oct 2023 at 19:41hrs | 1825 | by Staff reporter
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