THE country’s deeply fractured opposition is making a fresh bid to end its longstanding divisions, amid plans to form a new coalition ahead of the 2028 national elections. In this regard, opposition leaders are looking for a neutral convener to oversee the mooted unity talks — as they also simultaneously seek to engage with the…
SOUTH Africa’s leading party in the government of national unity, the African National Congress (ANC), has thrown its weight behind Zimbabwe, arguing there is no need to shift the Sadc Summit from Harare amid allegations of increased human rights violations. The summit, slated for mid this month, would see 16 Sadc heads of government and…
LIBERATION struggle stalwart and former Cabinet minister, Rugare Gumbo, has urged the ruling Zanu PF to tread carefully as it chews over President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s succession. Speaking to the Daily News at the weekend, the still highly respected Gumbo said the issue needed to be handled delicately to avoid plunging the party and the country…
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) interim leader, Welshman Ncube, and opposition stalwart, Morgen Komichi, say Zanu PF will not engage in serious dialogue with its political rivals if they remain as weak and as divided as they are. This comes after former Cabinet minister and MDC stalwart, Samuel Sipepa Nkomo, recently said “nothing good” was…
LEGISLATORS are pushing the government to change school curriculum and make sure that all subjects are taught in local languages for learners to have a better understanding. Debating a motion raised by Emakhandeni-Luveve legislator Discent Bajila on Tuesday in the National Assembly, Zanu PF Zvimba South MP Dexter Malinganiso said it was prudent for all…
ZANU PF is holding a crunch politburo meeting in Harare today amid high tension in the party over suspensions and votes of no confidence against several leaders across the provinces. This comes after a few attempts to suspend some senior officials in Harare, Bulawayo and Mashonaland West provinces. In a statement yesterday, Zanu PF spokesperson…
GOVERNMENT is sweating over power cuts saying they are struggling to supply enough electricity as the country’s economy is growing rapidly. Speaking in the Senate last week, deputy energy minister Yeukai Simbanegavi said it was difficult to improve the country’s electricity situation due to a number of reasons. “I can start by saying our electricity…
CHINESE nationals are flocking to Zimbabwe due to the country’s mining sector growth, a cabinet minister has said. Speaking in the National Assembly last week, Home Affairs minister Kazembe Kazembe said the country is now a host of over 25 000 Chinese nationals post Covid-19. “Given the government’s thrust in attracting investment, the President’s (Emmerson…
ZANU PF Harare provincial leadership has suspended its women’s league chairperson Ratidzo Mukarati over allegations of indiscipline, putting the name of the party into disrepute and failure to respect the party’s constitution, among other issues. In a prohibition order issued to her after the decision of the provincial coordinating committee (PCC) yesterday, the ruling party…
POLICE say they will throw the kitchen sink at all those who are attempting to create chaos and to tarnish the country’s image ahead of, during and after the forthcoming Sadc Summit. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, police national spokesperson Paul Nyathi reiterated that law enforcement agents had tightened security throughout the country in…
