Joana Mamombe has reportedly been rushed to hospital after suffering from acute stomach pains the MDC Alliance politician has been detained at Chikurubi for the past 45 days. Mamombe and Chimbiri are being charged with contravening section 177 of the Criminal Code that is undermining the authority of the police. MDC Alliance spokesperson Advocate Fadzayi… Continue reading Just in: Joana Mamombe rushed to Hospital from Chikurubi
Category: Politics
More powers for Mnangagwa as amendment bill sails through
The controversial Constitution Amendment bill no.2 was passed on Tuesday and its safe to say the vast majority might not be pleased with this. The bill has returned to senate and now awaits the final seal of approval from the President. Will he approve it? Well if you were the president and were presented with… Continue reading More powers for Mnangagwa as amendment bill sails through
Just In: Biti and other PDP members back in parliament after High Court ruling
The leader of the PDP and MDC Alliance Vice President Tendai Biti and other PDP members of parliament are heading back to parliament after the High Court ruled that their recall was unlawful. Biti and co were recalled from parliament on the 17th of March 2021. According to the High Court, the man who initiated… Continue reading Just In: Biti and other PDP members back in parliament after High Court ruling
EFF lambasts African ‘Dictator’ Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti after he wins 5th term as President
The Julius Malema led Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has issued a statement chiding the Djibouti president Ismail Omar Guelleh, who is poised to be re-elected for the fifth time as election results are projecting. The 73 year old has been in power since 1999, after taking over from his uncle Hassan Gouled Aptidon, who had… Continue reading EFF lambasts African ‘Dictator’ Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti after he wins 5th term as President
WATCH: The real reason why prominent MDC members are joining Zanu PF
The ruling party, Zanu PF’s open door policy has made it possible for notable members of the opposition party, MDC to switch over to Zanu PF. As of March 18 2021, one of the founding members of the opposition party, John Makore and former MDC spokesperson Obert Gutu were welcomed into Zanu PF. More opposition… Continue reading WATCH: The real reason why prominent MDC members are joining Zanu PF
Mthuli Ncube addresses increase in bank withdrawal limit
As a move to combat the black market, the Treasury chief and the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe(RBZ), last year decided to put a limit on the amount of money can be withdrawn. The then established bank withdrawal limiting was placed at $2000. This limit was therefore unsatisfactory to a number of citizens who wanted the… Continue reading Mthuli Ncube addresses increase in bank withdrawal limit
Kenyan MP hosts launch ceremony to unveil a TV Set
African politicians continue setting the bar so low and at times it seems we have reached tef floor the bar is set even lower, whilst other countries are showcasing multi billion dollar projects, a Kenyan MP gathered his whole constituency to unveil a TV set, yes you heard right. Swarup Mishra an MP from Kesses… Continue reading Kenyan MP hosts launch ceremony to unveil a TV Set
Ramaphosa to appear before Anti-Corruption Commission
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will stand before the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture (Zondo Commission) in April. Herein he will be asked to testify to allegations of looting and corruption that took place during Jacob Zuma’s reign. Chairman of the Commission Judge Raymond Zondo, revealed during a hearing showcased on… Continue reading Ramaphosa to appear before Anti-Corruption Commission
Ambassador Prophet Uebert Angel hits the ground running
The newly appointed Presidential Envoy and Ambassador at large Prophet Uebert Angel has hit the ground running, he has already brought in a group of investors from the United Kingdom, which include Former Professional Footballer Dexter Blackstock who played for clubs such as Nottingham Forest, Leeds and Queens Park Rangers Rangers. Writing on his Facebook… Continue reading Ambassador Prophet Uebert Angel hits the ground running
“Tiri kuongorora zvakanyanya zviri kuitika muZimbabwe” US Embassy
The United States of America has always been interested in issues concerning human rights in Zimbabwe. Following the recalling from Parliament of 39 MDC Alliance members since March 2020 the US has grown in certainty that Zimbabwe has been stifling people’s right to choose their leadership. As if to add fuel to the fire, Tendai… Continue reading “Tiri kuongorora zvakanyanya zviri kuitika muZimbabwe” US Embassy
Mwonzora just a Zanu PF puppet?
Hon Douglas Mwonzora, who was once termed the “Legitimate President of the Movement for Democratic Change” (MDC-T)by Professor Lovemore Madhuku, was this week rumoured to have joined POLAD. POLAD, a dialogue platform created by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, was in July 2018, rejected by MDC saying that it was not a true dialogue platform. The claim… Continue reading Mwonzora just a Zanu PF puppet?
Teachers go against their word and report for duty in their numbers
Before the opening of schools, teachers’ unions affirmed that teachers would not be returning to schools until their pay was reconsidered.This was said to be a move to protest against the poor working conditions and low wages promised to teachers. The bold stand was to take place in spite of government reportedly stating that no… Continue reading Teachers go against their word and report for duty in their numbers
Licenses to be confiscated, says government
Following an increase in road accidents resulting from reckless driving. The government decided to take matters into their own hands. In an effort to increase road safety, the government has announced that it is introducing a new system which aims to penalize reckless drivers and habitual offenders. The move is aimed at ensuring safety on… Continue reading Licenses to be confiscated, says government
The diaspora resolves to assist Zimbabwe
As the country’s economy is in shambles, there is a dire need for foreign investment to revitalize the economy. Zimbabweans in the diaspora are no longer able to keep turning a blind eye towards the situation pertaining to the Zimbabwean economy. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Southern Africa, Zimbabweans working and… Continue reading The diaspora resolves to assist Zimbabwe
Tension builds as teachers tell government they will not be reporting for duty
In October 2018 and the subsequent months,teachers were given a compensation of between US$520 and US$550. Fast forward to 2021, teachers now earn the equivalent of approximately US$100 and are demanding that their salaries return back to what they used to be in 2018. Government, which firstly, claimed to be unable of offer compensation in… Continue reading Tension builds as teachers tell government they will not be reporting for duty
WATCH: Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe speaks on schools re-opening
The issue of schools re-opening was not received well by a large number of parents and teachers. While parents worried about the safety of their kids in this pandemic, teachers aired their concerns on the same issue in addition to their grievances concerning salaries. Teachers’ blood boiled to watch the VP Chiwenga receive a second… Continue reading WATCH: Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe speaks on schools re-opening
Zimbabwe signs Treaty on the establishment of the African Medicines Agency
The AU Assembly on 11 February 2019 adopted what is now referred to as the AMA Treaty. This Treaty serves to support the establishment of the Africans Medicines Agency whose main aim is to provide access to quality, safe and efficacious medical product in Africa. A minimum of 15 Member States are needed to ratify… Continue reading Zimbabwe signs Treaty on the establishment of the African Medicines Agency
Prominent MDC-T members switch to Zanu PF
Who doesn’t want to be part of the winning team right? Zanu PF’s open door policy has made this possible for some MDC-T members. MDC-T members seem to be queued up waiting for their turn to join President Emerson Mnangagwa’s Zanu PF. In the forefront are Mr James Makore, one of the founding members of… Continue reading Prominent MDC-T members switch to Zanu PF
Hon. Regai Tsunga speaks on being recalled from Parliament
Former Mutasa South Legislator Hon. Regai Tsunga finally spoke on his being recalled from Parliament. On March 17, 2021 Hon Regai Tsunga was among some of the members of Parliament who were recalled. Other members included Hon Tendai Laxton Biti, Hon. Willas Madzimure,Hon. Settlement Chikwinya, Hon. Kucaca Phulu, and Hon. Sichelesile Mahlangu. This move surprised… Continue reading Hon. Regai Tsunga speaks on being recalled from Parliament
Chamisa offers his condolences to the Magufuli family
The President of Tanzania, John Pombe Magufuli died on the 17th of March 2021. This sad news was delivered by the Vice President of Tanzania inferring that this unfortunate situation has been a huge blow to Tanzania. President of the opposition party in Zimbabwe, Nelson Chamisa, took to twitter to offer his condolences to the… Continue reading Chamisa offers his condolences to the Magufuli family