‘Zanu PF killed Morgan Tsvangirai’
MDC Alliance presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa yesterday sensationally claimed that the party’s charismatic founder, Morgan Tsvangirai, was killed by his Zanu PF rivals as part of the ruling party’s “scorched earth policy” to weaken opposition politics in the country. Chamisa told thousands of his supporters at a campaign rally at Chibuku Stadium in Chitungwiza that […]
Opposition Divided as Zimbabwe Prepares for Post-Mugabe Elections
On July 30th, Zimbabwe holds its first general elections since the resignation of longtime ruler Robert Mugabe. The polls give opposition parties their first real chance of taking power since Zimbabwe won independence. The main opposition MDC is divided into factions, and analysts say this hurts the party’s chance of claiming the presidency. The elections […]
European Union to Deploy 140 Election Observers in Zimbabwe
This election season in Zimbabwe is quite different from previous ones. There is minimal election violence. But most notable – the absence of the two candidates, Robert Mugabe and Morgan Tsvangirai, who had become permanent names on the ballot paper. Mugabe was forced out of office by the army last year and Tsvangirai succumbed to […]
Presidential election results out in 5 days: Zimbabwe Electoral Commission
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) has allayed public fears of delayed election results, saying next month’s presidential election outcome would be announced within five days. Zec Manicaland provincial boss, Moffart Masabeya, made the remarks at an all stakeholders’ meeting, last week, after the electorate demanded guarantees that Zec would not delay election results for more […]
Morgan Tsvangirai visited me in my sleep claims MDC-T deputy president Elias Mudzuri
MDC-T deputy president Elias Mudzuri has claimed he dreamt of the late MDC-T president Morgan Tsvangirai smiling, urging them to continue with the grand coalition and telling him victory was certain in this election. Addressing thousands of party supporters at Mhandamabwe business centre, who braved the whole day waiting for MDC-T president Nelson Chamisa, who […]
‘President Mnangagwa Cabinet oldest in Zim history’ – Deputy minister Terence Mukupe
Finance deputy minister Terence Mukupe has said President Emmerson Mnangagwa is finding it hard to appoint a youthful Cabinet, as most young people shy away from politics, leaving him with no option, but to appoint old people as ministers. Addressing students at Nyadire Teachers’ College in Mutoko on Tuesday, Mukupe said when Mnangagwa took over […]
Thokozani Khupe to sue Nelson Chamisa over campaign money
MDC-T breakaway faction leader, Thokozani Khupe, has threatened to approach the courts on an urgent basis seeking to bar her rival Nelson Chamisa from using the money he recently received under the Political Parties (Finance) Act until their wrangle over party leadership has been resolved. Khupe has refused to recognise the elevation of Chamisa as […]
Late Tsvangirai, Mujuru to receive freedom of the city honour
THE late MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai has been shortlisted to posthumously receive Harare City Council’s freedom of the city status. Mayor Bernard Manyenyeni confirmed the development early this week, saying other prominent personalities shortlisted for the civic honour include music icons Thomas Mapfumo and Oliver Mtukudzi, President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the late army general Solomon […]
Zimbabwe War Vet Loses Farm After Going to Opposition Rally – Report
In a sign of just how hazardous it is to support the opposition with elections looming in Zimbabwe, a war veteran has been disowned by his colleagues and ordered to vacate his farm after going to an MDC rally, it was reported Sunday. NewZimbabwe.com reports that Regis Musengeyi landed himself in trouble for attending the […]
I won’t quit, says former Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai
Former Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai (MT) is preparing for yet another duel with President Robert Mugabe in the 2018 elections, which could be the last time the 93-year-old ruler runs for the top office. According to the Constitution, Mugabe cannot run for another term if he wins next year. Zimbabwe’s only ruler since independence 37 […]
