If this clip is anything to go by, it confirms what we have long known: these loud supporters of Mnangagwa are nothing but hypocrites and scoundrels who know, deep in their bones, that his tenure has been an abject failure - a tenure that has robbed the people… The Vice…
By Tafadzwa Munjanja In 2008, after losing elections to MDC under the leadership of the late Morgan Tsvangirai, ZANU PF ran berserk like a rapid dog killing and maiming members of the opposition while torching their homes. In the build-up to 27 June presidential run-off, ZANU PF under the late…
(Three Factions, Two Presidencies and One Oligarch) By Reason Wafawarova The day Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3 secured its overwhelming majority in Parliament, many people assumed the battle had ended. They were mistaken. The parliamentary war is over. The succession war has just begun. Indeed, it is becoming increasingly clear…
By Tafadzwa Munjanja- Despite the spirited efforts by 42 brave opposition MPs who rejected Constitutional Amendment Bill No.3 (CAB3) in Parliament last week, the bill sailed through the House of Assembly, thanks to the adulterous affair between some 'opposition' MPs and ZANU PF. It is a public secret that Parliament,…
“I am Reuben Barwe, ZBC News, Mbare, Harare.” That voice raised some of us. If you grew up watching ZTV 8pm news, you know exactly what I am talking about. Before social media, before breaking news on phones, before everyone became a commentator, there was that voice closing the bulletin…
By Prosper Tiringindi, Human Rights Defender Leadership is measured by the ability to listen to the people and courageously represent their views in decision-making spaces. Hon. Martin Mureri has demonstrated such leadership through his unwavering commitment to the residents of Masvingo Urban. During the recent parliamentary discussions on CAB 3,…
By Tafadzwa Munjanja This past week saw a spirited opposition to Constitutional Amendment Bill No.3 by some progressive opposition MPs such as Agency Gumbo, Ropafadzo Makumire, Lynette Karenyi Kore among others. However, we also witnessed unashamed acts of betrayal, particularly by some opposition MPs who endorsed this evil bill. Indeed,…
By Prosper Taruvinga Tiringindi, Human Rights Defender The ongoing debate surrounding Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB 3) has exposed serious concerns about the future of democracy, constitutionalism, human rights, and inclusive governance in Zimbabwe. As a human rights defender and community advocate, I strongly oppose CAB 3 because it…
By Tafadzwa Munjanja This past week, CAB3 was officially presented in Parliament amid lunatic thumps up to the bill by some ZANU PF and Tshabangu faction MPs singing for supper. Credit to some opposition MPs, they stood their ground opposing the bill despite their limited numbers. What is unmistakable is…
WE HEAR THAT PRESIDENT MNANGAGWA HAS ASKED TO MEET RETIRED AND CURRENT GENERALS AGAIN TODAY. By Reason Wafawarova - We hear that President Mnangagwa has requested another meeting with retired and serving generals. If accurate, this would reportedly be the third such engagement within a month. There is nothing unusual…
