Zim@44: A Nation’s Struggle Against Stagnation and Exodus
In its Independence Day message, the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) called on the urgent need for electoral reforms
Mahere Opts Out of By-Election, Citing Unchanged Conditions
Former Mount Pleasant, Fadzayi Mahere, has made a firm decision not to run in the upcoming by-election set for April 27. Mahere resigned from parliament in solidarity with former Citizens Coalition for Change leader Nelson Chamisa who quit the party. His resignation followed intense leadership
Mliswa Urges Strengthening of Opposition for Effective Governance
Former Norton legislator turned village head, Temba Mliswa, has highlighted the importance of a robust opposition for effective governance in the country. In a recent interview with a local online television, Mliswa said a competent opposition party, not only to provide checks and balances to the
2023 Elections Not Yet Done and Dusted: Chamisa
Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa says the 2023 harmonized elections issue is not yet over because it was not done as required by international standards. Addressing journalists after paying his respects at the Namibian Embassy in Harare following the death of Namibia's
Nkomo’s Son Accuses ZanuPF Of Sabotaging Opposition Parties
The leader of the Zimbabwe African People’s Union (ZAPU), Sibangilizwe Nkomo, has accused the ruling Zanu PF party of systematically undermining and destroying opposition parties in the country. Nkomo, who is the son of the late liberation hero and former Vice President Joshua Nkomo, said Zanu
Hwende Blasts Power-hungry CCC officials, Backs Chamisa’s New ‘Party’
Chalton Hwende, the MP for Kuwadzana East, has lashed out at some of his fellow opposition members for trying to usurp the leadership of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC). This party was formed by Nelson Chamisa in 2022 after he left the Movement for
Coltart Stays Put Amidst CCC’s Political Turmoil
Bulawayo Mayor Councilor David Coltart says he is not resigning from his position as Bulawayo Mayor following recent speculation around his in the wake of political squabbles within the opposition movement. In a message shared via X (formerly Twitter) the veteran politician said he conducted extensive
CCC Disengages From Parliament, Councils After Recalls
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has announced that his party will be disengaging from Parliament and local authorities following the controversial recall of 15 CCC legislators by Sengezo Tshabangu, who claims to be the party's interim secretary general. Speaking during a press conference
Think Tank Warns of Dire Consequences Following Recalls of 15 MPs
Local policy think tank, the Zimbabwe Democracy Institute (ZDI) has raised alarm over the grave implications of the recalls of 15 legislators from Parliament, a move that threatens the very foundations of democracy in the country. In a report, ZDI has highlighted the growing concerns about
CCC MPs to Lose Two Months Salaries
Speaker of the National Assembly, Jacob Mudenda forfeited the salaries of opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) lawmakers who caused commotion in Parliament as they protested the recall of 15 their colleagues. The recall was instigated by a disputed letter from self-proclaimed CCC interim secretary general,