Politics

The State has scheduled July 29 as the start date for the trial of Jameson Timba, a prominent member of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), and 76 other party activists. The group, currently in remand prison for over five weeks, has been awaiting trial after their bail applications were …

Opposition politician Job Sikhala returned to Zimbabwe on Friday after spending over four months abroad for medical treatment. Sikhala’s trip followed a grueling 595-day pre-trial detention, during which he was accused of inciting public violence related to the murder of opposition activist Moreblessing Ali in May 2022. Sikhala was released …

President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who many believe to be planning an unconstitutional third term in office – has once more clarified the issue. His spokesperson George Charamba, using one of his many X handles, Dhonzamisoro007, wrote: “THE PRESIDENT CLARIFIES THE ISSUE OF TERM LIMITS: Speaking in Shona, the President, Dr ED …

By Judith Matanire Advocate Thabani Mpofu, known for his legal representation of Nelson Chamisa during the 2018 election dispute, has penned a stern letter to Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) commander Lieutenant General Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe, condemning recent partisan remarks made at a ZANU PF rally in Nyanga. In the letter …

In a stern warning issued in Harare, Acting Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Dr Jenfan Muswere cautioned against orchestrated attempts by political entities and civil society organizations to incite anarchy and despair within the country. Dr Muswere highlighted that the government has identified efforts by certain opposition figures, …

Nelson Chamisa, former leader of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) and opposition figure in Zimbabwe, criticized President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his administration for their association with controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo. This comes in light of leaked audio suggesting Chivayo’s involvement in a contentious Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) tender worth …

In response to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s recent remarks suggesting heavy US funding for Zimbabwe’s security sector, Zambia announces engagement with Zimbabwean authorities. Mnangagwa, captured in a video conversation with Russian President Vladmir Putin, expressed a desire for strong Russian support, citing perceived abandonment by Western nations. Cornelius Mweetwa, Zambia’s Information …

By Judith Matanire Members of the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Harare have taken to the streets to protest against gays following the church’s recent controversial stance on same-sex marriages. Gathered outside the UMC head offices in Milton Park, Harare, the protesters are expressing their dissatisfaction with the church’s new …

Political observers are advising opposition leader Nelson Chamisa to shift his focus away from expecting Southern African Development Community (Sadc) intervention in the disputed August 2023 election and instead explore alternative avenues for addressing his grievances. Chamisa recently acknowledged Sadc’s disregard for his appeals to address Zimbabwe’s situation, emphasizing that …

On January 25, exactly two years and three days after Zimbabwe’s main opposition party the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) was launched, its leader Nelson Chamisa quit, leaving the party in turmoil. In a 13-page statement, the 46-year-old lawyer and clergyman listed a litany of reasons why he was taking …