Politics

Tatenda Mavetera really wants to be a Dr – so much so that she paid for a bogus one, which she still uses. And then also paid a Mutare-based academic to do a PhD on her behalf.

HARARE Mayor Jacob Mafume is embroiled in nepotism and authoritarian rule at Town House, a top council official has told the Harare Commission of Inquiry.

ZANU PF youth league secretary Tino Machakaire has said they will not betray President Emmerson Mnangagwa and support his opponents who want to see him out of office when his term expires in 2028. There is intense jockeying in Zanu PF as Mnangagwa’s constitutionally mandated two terms as the country’s President ends in 2028. Some party… Read more: Don’t confuse us, we support ED: Zanu PF youth league

ZANU PF party has publicly admitted that there are deep-rooted internal divisions within its ranks saying the conflicts are threatening its stability and effectiveness. Addressing party members recently in Manicaland, Zanu PF national political commissar Munyaradzi Machacha said party members were prioritising personal ambitions over party loyalty. “What you don’t know is that CCC [Citizens Coalition… Read more: Divisions rock Zanu PF. . .commissar says time for slogans over

 Seventy-three CCC activists including the former Harare senator Jameson Timba will stand trial whilst coming from prison after the Harare High Court on Wednesday threw out their appeals against the refusal of bail by a lower court. A 17-year-old boy who was arrested with the group at Timba’s Avondale home on June 16 was granted bail… Read more: Timba, 72 others to stand trial from jail as High Court tosses bail appeal

The indaba was co-hosted by the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) and the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc). Several other organisations such as the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum, Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights, Women and Law in Southern Africa Zimbabwe (WLSA) and Accountability Lab, among others, were in attendance. “High-ranking officials and influential individuals implicated… Read more: ‘Politics derail anti-corruption fight’

Parliament’s public accounts committee says car dealers who failed to deliver vehicles to government departments despite taking taxpayer funds will be forced to face MPs through summons after they made excuses when invited to appear. The Auditor General’s report for 2022 lists several Harare car dealers who failed to supply vehicles to government entities despite being… Read more: Car dealers duck MPs over undelivered vehicles to government departments 

Political Reporter- Zanu PF President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has dropped his deputy, Constantino Chiwenga, from the party’s succession list and subjected the process to internal voting. It was widely believed that Mnangagwa would be succeeded by his deputy, Constantino Chiwenga. The two reportedly made a gentleman’s agreement in 2017, when Chiwenga helped Mnangagwa oust the late President… Read more: Mnangagwa Dumps Chiwenga

FACING mounting internal fissures in the ruling Zanu PF, President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday warned his top lieutenants in the politburo to shun factionalism and concentrate on contributing to the growth of Zimbabwe’s economy. Mnangagwa told the politburo of his party that it was time to put personal interests aside and begin to work for Zanu PF… Read more: ED feels war vets heat, reads riot act

CONTROVERSIAL Gold Leaf Tobacco co-founder, Simon Rudland, is in the eye of a storm following claims that he is allegedly financing Zanu PF activist, Rutendo Matinyarare’s campaign against manufacturer of consumer staple and durable goods group, INNSCOR and its founder Zinona “Zed” Koudounaris. Matinyarare’s erstwhile lawyer, Simba Chitando’s explosive affidavit, filed in a South African court… Read more: Zanu PF activist’s alleged sponsor exposed

THE son of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) member, Jameson Zvidzai Timba, was yesterday released on a US$100 bail after the court ruled that he was not part of the alleged illegal gathering. Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo said Shaun Timba was caught up in the illegal gathering when he had gone there to deliver some gifts… Read more: CCC’s Timba’s son released on bail

 Harare, Zimbabwe | Charles Majange, the former Member of Parliament (MP) for Chivi South under the Zanu PF banner, has died. Details surrounding his death remain scarce at this time, but sources close to the family have confirmed his passing. Majange was a prominent ZANU PF stalwart, known for his dedication to the development and welfare… Read more: Former Zanu PF MP for Chivi South, Charles Majange Dies

A NUMBER of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislators and former Nelson Chamisa’s allies yesterday broke ranks with the former opposition leader when they showed up at a Welshman Ncube-led National Council Meeting in Harare, ending speculation on who was backing the interim leader of the contested opposition. During introductions, Charlton Hwende was presented as the… Read more: CCC legislators dump Chamisa

ZANU PF has started abusing its Parliament majority, with Speaker of the National Assembly Jacob Mudenda and his deputy Tsitsi Gezi taking turns to stifle debate on pertinent issues raised by opposition members. Mudenda last week blocked debate in the National Assembly on President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s rant against neighbouring Zambia during a meeting with Russian leader… Read more: Zanu PF abuses Parly majority

President Emmerson Mnangagwa used a meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Thursday to accuse Zimbabwe’s northern neighbour Zambia of hostile liaisons with the United States. Mnangagwa, in Russia for the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, was not aware his discussions with Putin would be released to the media, his spokesman George Charamba said. “The Americans,”… Read more: Mnangagwa rants at Zambia in Putin meeting he thought was private

The country’s most popular opposition leader, Nelson Chamisa, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of William Zambezi, a fervent social media campaigner known for his dedication to advocating for change in Zimbabwe.  Zambezi, who held no official title, was celebrated for his relentless pursuit of a better future for his country through his impactful online… Read more: Another Change Champion Dies

SELF-STYLED Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) interim secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu’s camp is celebrating a decision by the government to disburse political party funds to the grouping. Tshabangu and a faction linked to former CCC leader Nelson Chamisa have been clamouring for the funds that are disbursed under the Political Parties (Finances) Act. The Act provides for… Read more: Tshabangu camp celebrates party funds disbursement

DURING the last days of the late Robert Gabriel Mugabe’s reign, his wife, Grace had become unhinged. She would step on everyone’s toes, including those who had kept her husband at the helm for decades, even well before he became leader of Zimbabwe. She would insult and humiliate top government officials, including then Vice-President Emmerson Dambudzo… Read more: Will Wicknell be Mnangagwa’s downfall?

In a scathing critique, Permanent Secretary of Information, Nick Mangwana, lambasted the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) for the arrest of Mayor Wadyajena. Mangwana vehemently asserted that the arrest lacked justification due to the absence of evidence from both the police and ZACC. “Maybe the problem was not with the release but with the catch,” said Mangwana… Read more: Mangwana Criticises ZACC Over Wadyajena’s Arrest

Former Chivi South lawmaker, Killer Zivhu, has expressed his readiness to part ways with his preferred beverage, Castle Lite, as part of a transformational journey aimed at pursuing his childhood aspiration of becoming a pastor. The entrepreneur and philanthropist disclosed to H-Metro his long-standing desire to become a pastor, tracing back to before his involvement in… Read more: Politician ‘KILLER ZIVHU’ Eyes Evangelism, Enrols For Pastoral Studies

The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) stirred controversy on Tuesday with the appointment of a Zanu PF youth leader from Masvingo as acting CEO in what appears to be a hastily arranged reorganization allegedly orchestrated by the Ministry of Information. Charles Munganasa, a ZBC board member and the Zanu PF secretary for administration in the Masvingo Zanu… Read more: Varakashi Leader ‘Charles Munganasa’ Appointed Acting ZBC CEO

Labour, Economists and African Democrats (LEAD) has refuted claims that party leader Linda Masarira was poisoned after she was hospitalised last Tuesday at a local Harare hospital. Social media was awash with speculation the firebrand politician was taken ill due to suspected poisoning. LEAD national spokesperson Everjoy Chidindi dismissed the rumours, saying the opposition leader suffered… Read more: LEAD denies claims party leader Linda Masarira was poisoned

The death of the main opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) with the ruling Zanu PF party claiming all seats post-August 2023 harmonised elections is threatening the democratic discourse in Zimbabwe, analysts have said. In various interviews, political commentators and actors this week bemoaned the country’s gravitation towards a one-party State. Zanu PF is seemingly devouring… Read more: ‘Dearth of opposition politics kills democratic discourse’

In a disturbing incident of political violence, Madzibaba VeShanduko, a staunch supporter of opposition leader Nelson Chamisa, was violently assaulted today while attempting to protect a fellow supporter during a public gathering. The supporter, known by his religious title but identified as Godfrey Karembera, reported the attack from Mabvuku Police Station, seeking refuge and filing a… Read more: Zanu PF Thugs Violently Attack Madzibaba VeShanduko During Political Gathering

 Bulawayo Mayor, David Coltart has openly attacked members of parliament who follow Nelson Chamisa. Writing on Sunday, Coltart, slammed people who follow Chamisa who recently resigned from the Mnangagwa supported-Sengezo Tshabangu’s CCC party. Three MPs have resigned to follow Chamisa and Coltart was today saying contestants who lost in the Saturday bi elections did so because… Read more: Coltart Criticises MPs Who Follow Chamisa

Voter apathy has once again reared its ugly head in by-elections held on Saturday with few people casting their ballots in an election won by Zanu PF candidates. In Mt Pleasant, Zanu PF candidate George Mashavave defeated Independent candidates Naison Mamutse and Brian Ticky. Mashavave polled 3 205 votes with Mamuse and Ticky garnering 945 and… Read more: By-elections hit by low voter turnout

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa’s recent public appearances with controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo have allegedly sparked controversy within the ranks at the ruling Zanu PF party, it has emerged. Sources within Zanu PF, speaking on condition of anonymity, told NewsDay that Vice-Presidents Constantino Chiwenga and Kembo Mohadi were reportedly unhappy with Mnangagwa’s association with Chivayo. They said Mnangagwa’s… Read more: Chivayo divides Zanu PF

HARARE East Independent candidate for the April 27 by-election, Ropafadzo Cynthia Cheza says the ruling Zanu PF party is displaying cowardice by allegedly influencing banning of her campaign rally. Cheza, who is contesting against Zanu PF candidate Kiven Mutimbanyoka, however, believes she will win the by-election. Last week police banned Cheza’s rally despite allowing Zanu PF… Read more: Zanu PF are cowards: Independent candidate

THE ruling Zanu PF party has deployed members of the Forever Associates Zimbabwe (FAZ) group ahead of tomorrow’s by-elections in Harare East and Mt Pleasant. The group was in the vortex of a storm during the country’s harmonised elections in August last year after setting up “Exit Polls” desks outside polling stations where they quizzed voters… Read more: Zanu PF deploys FAZ for by-elections

VILLAGERS in some parts of the country have appealed to the Zanu PF leadership to rein in their local party leaders who are reportedly fleecing them of cash under the guise of raising funds for independence day celebrations this week. This year’s national independence day commemorations will be held in Buhera district, but other celebrations will be conducted… Read more: Stop Zanu PF extortionists, villagers plead

DISGRUNTLED motorists who struggle to navigate the 35km stretch of the pothole infested road from Gweru to Maboleni in Lower Gwelo have expressed concern over the lack of resolve by authorities to rehabilitate Lower Gwelo Road. Commuters are being charged US$3 to US$4 for a distance which used to cost US$2 due to the bad state… Read more: Vungu MP agitates for positive change

FORMER Finance minister and Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) co-vice-president Tendai Biti, has dumped the main opposition political party saying he is taking a sabbatical away from politics as he goes on a soul searching break. Speaking on HSTV’s #FreeTalk show, Biti, who was supposed to take over as CCC president from the current leader Welshman Ncube… Read more: Biti dumps Welshman’s CCC

ZANU PF National Political Commissar, Cde Mike Bimha, expressed confidence in the party’s prospects for victory in the upcoming Harare Parliamentary by-elections. The elections, scheduled for this weekend, will be held in Mt Pleasant and Harare East constituencies, alongside councillor voting in Kwekwe Ward 3 and Lupane Ward 13. Cde Bimha highlighted ZANU PF’s track record… Read more: ZANU PF Confident Of Victory In Harare By-Elections

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has praised the private sector for responding to his call to play a more active role in the industrialisation and modernisation of Zimbabwe’s economy. Speaking at the inauguration of the Champion Foods (Private) Limited milling plant in Harare, the President commended the private sector’s contribution to the nation’s economic growth. He emphasized the… Read more: President Acknowledges Private Sector’s Contribution To Economic Growth

Former Mutare North MP Batsirayi Pemhenayi expelled from Zanu PF by the Politburo. Manicaland Province Chairwoman Happiness Nyakuedzwa suspended for 2yrs. Kudzi Chipanga re-admitted into the Party and now can contest for any position. ZimEye

Controversial Zanu PF businessman Wicknell Chivayo has once again made headlines, this time for rewarding a Zanu PF activist with a brand new Aqua after showcasing her dancing skills by vigorously shaking her backside. This incident has sparked a wave of reactions, shedding light on Chivayo’s recurrent pattern of gifting vehicles to Zanu PF sympathizers, musicians,… Read more: Wicknell Chivayo Rewards Woman with Brand New Aqua For Making Obscene Dancing Gestures

The National Elections Reform Agenda (NERA) strongly opposes the proposed changes to Zimbabwe’s Electoral Act by the ruling ZANU PF party in parliament. These amendments, according to NERA, put the independence and fairness of the country’s electoral processes at risk. NERA spokesperson Douglas Mwonzora issued a statement earlier this week, expressing their firm objection to the… Read more: NERA Strongly Opposes Proposed Constitutional Amendments

THE Zimbabwe Election Support Network (Zesn) has dismissed the proposed electoral changes as retrogressive and a reversal of past progressive electoral reforms. Government has announced plans to amend the Constitution in a bid to transfer the registration of voters from the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) back to the Civil Registry Department. Moreover, the proposed electoral changes… Read more: Proposed electoral changes retrogressive, says Zesn

Seven opposition CCC youths have been arrested for assaulting Deputy Mayor Councillor John Manatsa, accusing him of siding with the party’s disputed interim secretary general, Sengezo Tshabangu. The assault reportedly took place during a political meeting at the residence of recalled Beitbridge West legislator Morgan Ncube, which serves as the opposition party’s district office. The Herald… Read more: Seven CCC Youths Arrested For Assaulting Deputy Mayor Manatsa

Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has expressed his vision and mandate to radically transform Zimbabwe into a fully developed and advanced modern nation. In an X posted on Wednesday morning, Chamisa outlined his ambitious goals aimed at fostering a democratic, diverse, and prosperous republic. “My vision and mandate is to RADICALLY TRANSFORM… Read more: Chamisa Shares Vision For Radical Transformation of Zimbabwe

HARARE – Thirteen Zanu PF supporters who were arrested over the death of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist August last year have been released from pre-trial detention. They were arrested during the run-up to the August 2023 election on charges of public violence which resulted in the death of Chitsunge in Glen View, Harare. The… Read more: Court frees 13 Zanu PF activists accused of pre-election murder on CCC supporter

FORMER opposition Zengeza West legislator, Job Sikhala, is still undergoing treatment at a medical centre overseas after experiencing a running stomach and passing bloody stool due to suspected poisoning while incarcerated, the National Democratic Working Group (NDWG) has revealed. During his incarceration at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison, Sikhala said he suffered from abdominal pain on his… Read more: ‘Sikhala still undergoing treatment’

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has cracked the whip on errant Zanu PF top officials whom he either suspended or expelled from the party accusing them of backing former political commissar Saviour Kasukuwere’s presidential bid ahead of the August 23, 2023, harmonised elections. Kasukuwere was, however, barred from contesting in the elections by the courts on the grounds… Read more: MNANGAGWA CRACKS WHIP ON KASUKUWERE BACKERS

Former Minister of Labour and Social Welfare, Petronella Kagonye, has suffered a significant legal blow as her appeal in the Supreme Court has been entirely dismissed, following a prior defeat in the lower court. Kagonye’s conviction stems from her involvement with 20 computers originally donated by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ). These… Read more: Former Cabinet Minister Petronella Kagonye’s Appeal Dismissed

GOVERNMENT has reinstated Zanu PF councillors who resigned from the civil service to contest in the 2023 general elections in violation of its directive that bars civil servants from serving in local authorities. An impeccable source within the Public Service ministry told NewsDay that the Zanu PF councillors complained to ruling party leaders in government of poor remuneration… Read more: Zanu PF councillors reinstated into civil service

TRADITIONAL leaders in Marange have accused Zanu PF Mutare West legislator Nyasha Marange of allegedly demanding total control of US$1,2m disbursed to the Chiadzwa Community Ownership Trust.  The lawmaker is also accused of sidelining fellow Members of Parliament from Mutare North and Mutare South whose constituencies are supposed to benefit from the funds. According to traditional… Read more: MP bulldozes into US$1,2m community funds

THE ruling party ZANU PF has announced the winners of the party’s primary elections in the Harare East and Mt Pleasant constituencies ahead of the 27th of April by-elections. National Political Commissar, Dr Mike Bimha this Sunday briefed the media on the party’s candidates for the Mt Pleasant and Harare East Constituencies after concluding primary elections.… Read more: Zanu PF Eyes Harare East

HARARE – Zanu PF politician and legislator Fortune Charumbira has been re-elected Pan African Parliament (PAP) president at the recently concluded Extraordinary session of the Sixth Parliament. Charumbira, who is Zimbabwe’s deputy president of the Chiefs Council, garnered 127 out of votes after running as the sole candidate from the Southern African region. He was uncontested… Read more: Charumbira re-elected Pan African Parliament president

In a poignant address, opposition leader Advocate Nelson Chamisa has raised the alarm about the rapid and alarming environmental degradation plaguing Zimbabwe. Chamisa’s remarks come in the wake of his recent observation of extensive deforestation and environmental destruction, particularly evident during a drive past Boterekwa. Expressing deep concern over the deteriorating state of the country’s natural… Read more: New Dispensation Destroys Vegetation

A recent image circulating on social media depicting Sengezo Tshabangu bowing in reverence to Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has ignited a firestorm of controversy and speculation. The photograph has reignited debates surrounding Tshabangu’s political affiliations and the perceived influence of Mnangagwa’s Zanu PF party within opposition circles. The image, which surfaced online, captures Tshabangu in a… Read more: Tshabangu, Mnangagwa Pact Exposed