MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora’s manoeuvres to position himself as the main opposition leader suffered a double blow last week after the United States and the European Union (EU) signalled that they consider his ascendancy as lacking credibility. Mwonzora took over from Thokozani Khupe as interim leader of the MDC-T after […]
Zimbabwe
Suspended high court judge claims plot to victimise her
EMBATTLED High Court judge Justice Erica Ndewere has said her suspension was a well-co-ordinated ploy to victimise and shame her after she defied “unlawful” orders from Chief Justice Luke Malaba. Justice Ndewere revealed this on March 19 during the sitting of retired judge Justice Simbi Mubako-led tribunal, which was set […]
Diamonds are the real reason behind our eviction, Chilonga villagers claim
VILLAGERS in the Lowveld area of Chilonga – 35 kilometres south of Chiredzi town – facing eviction to pave way for a dairy project by President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Dendairy associates say the hidden reason for the plot to remove them from their ancestral lands is precious minerals in the place […]
Unnerved by Chamisa’s address, Zanu-PF lobby for his arrest
ZANU PF has lobbied for the arrest of opposition MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa accusing him of calling for the unconstitutional removal of President Emmerson Mnangagwa from office. Reacting to Chamisa’s much-publicised address on Tuesday dubbed Agenda 2021, Zanu PF national spokesperson Simon Khaya Moyo accused the youthful opposition leader […]
Zanu-PF MPs seek to use Patriotism law to bar Chamisa and Biti from public office
Some Zanu PF Members of Parliament want the proposed Patriotic Bill to have clauses that impose a ban on local politicians who advocate sanctions against the country from running for public office. The Zanu PF led government accuses the opposition MDC of calling for targetted western imposed sanctions against the […]
Chilonga evictions saga exposes callous government
The move by the government to eject over 12 000 people in Chiredzi to make way for a lucerne grass project has once again exposed the authorities’ disregard for the rule of law. A week ago Chilonga villagers woke up to the news that they would be forcibly removed from […]
Race to replace Mohadi as VP heats up
ZANU PF stalwarts from Matabeleland region are angling to take up the Vice-Presidency left vacant after the disgraceful fall of Kembo Mohadi, who was entangled in an embarrassing sex scandal. President Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to announce a new Vice-President, in line with the dictates of the 1987 Unity Accord, […]
Zimbabwe’s randy Vice-President quits in sex shame
Mohadi romped with married lovers in his vice-presidential office Disgraced Vice President Kembo Mohadi resigned on Monday in the wake of a damaging sex scandal exposed by ZimLive. The 71-year-old had stepped out to blame political enemies for the salacious revelations last week, vowing not to resign and placing his […]
Chamisa’s allies accused of plot to hound out old guard
A shock defection by a senior official has triggered soul searching in the MDC Alliance amid claims that some of the party’s problems are self-inflicted. MDC Alliance deputy treasurer general Lillian Timveos was last week paraded by President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House after she defected to the ruling Zanu […]
Mnangagwa in bid to destory Chamisa ahead of 2023 elections
President Emmerson Mnangagwa will entice MDC Alliance senior officials into joining Zanu PF using various persuasive and even coercive instruments as he seeks to weaken his main rival Nelson Chamisa ahead of the 2023 elections, observers say. Nearly three years ago, Mnangagwa got a major fright after Chamisa nearly beat […]