By Paul Nyathi | Yet to be confirmed information coming through from the opposition MDC-T indicates that the party has recalled Harare City Mayor Councillor Benard Manyenyeni. ZimEye.com sources indicated that in the wake of the ongoing party squabbling, the party’s Standing Committee resolved to recall Manyenyeni for what the sources said is being disrespectful to […]
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MDC-T Recalls Mayor Manyenyeni?
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USA Says It Was A Coup, Blows Mnangagwa’s Reengagement Bubble
Ray Nkosi | The United States of America has described events surrounding the ousting of former President Robert Mugabe in a military operation code named Operation Restore Legacy as a coup. Local media reports that in a diplomatic note to Foreign Affairs and International Trade minister Sibusiso Moyo, that the US government clearly indicated that Mnangagwa’s administration […]
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If Zuma Refuses ANC, Parliament Must Remove Him
The Democratic Alliance says only Parliament can recall President Jacob Zuma, and that the ANC’s resolution is nothing more than an internal resolution. “It has no effect on Jacob Zuma’s current status as President of the Republic, and can be simply ignored by Zuma,” DA leader Mmusi Maimane said on Tuesday. “Unless he tenders his […]
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REVEALED: Pokello’s New Man
This is Ronald Muzambe, the young man said to be romancing Pokello these days. He is based in South Africa and hobnobs with Ginimbi and Tazvi Mhaka. Muzambe is said to be doing well in Johannesburg.- state media
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Meet Gen. Chiwenga’s Mum In Law, Eyes Seke Constituency
Helga Mubaiwa, VP Constantino Chiwenga’s mum in law, was in Seke recently and was introduced to hundreds of villagers by leaders in Manyame rural district as the next MP. She has reportedly helped the area complete the construction of a local clinic and school.
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Kazembe Kazembe Confronts ZIFA, SRC Over Bickering
Terrence Mawawa | Sport, Art and Recreation Minister Kazembe Kazembe is gravely concerned about the warring between ZIFA and the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC). Kazembe has reportedly confronted ZIFA and the (SRC) in a bid to resolve the impasse between the two organisations. Kazembe will hold an emergency meeting with representatives of the two organisations […]
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How Tsvangirai Blundered | OPINION
Dear Editor, I want to comment on the current confusion that is looking the MDC-T party. First and foremost president Morgan Tsvangirai made the following blunders that are bearing their fruits now; 1. A political party is greater than an individual and it was not proper to name a political party after your own name as […]
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‘I Left Zanu PF Because Of Rampant Corruption And Nepotism’
Terrence Mawawa | A former Zanu PF official has said he does not regret his decision to defect to the National People’s party(NPP). Former Zanu PF youth leader, Thulani Thondlana dumped the ruling party after being fed up with rampant corruption, nepotism and greed. He also cited lack of love and harmony in the ruling party. […]
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ZUMA EXIT: Cabinet Meeting Postponed Indefinitely
The Cabinet meeting scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed indefinitely. “Government wishes to announce the postponement of the Cabinet meeting that was scheduled for this week,” reads a statement from acting Cabinet spokesperson Phumla Williams on Tuesday. “The meeting was scheduled to take place on February 14. The new date of the Cabinet will be […]
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Chamisa Undresses Rugeje At Tsvangirai Funeral
Terrence Mawawa | Acting MDC president Nelson Chamisa has called on dreaded Zanu PF National Political Commissar Englebert Rugeje to desist from intimidating opposition supporters in Masvingo Province.
Addressing mourners at the late MDC leader and former Right Honourable Prime Minister, Morgan Tsvangirai’ s funeral in Highlands, Harare today, Chamisa publicly ridiculed Rugeje for intimidating MDC members in Bikita, Zaka and Gutu Districts in Masvingo.
“We know that you are intimidating our supporters out there and my message to you is – please do not be arrogant.
There is enough evidence to prove that you are planning to unleash violence against our supporters.
We demand free and fair elections. We want to make sure that Tsvangirai’ s legacy continues,” said Chamisa.
He added: “We will not tolerate barbaric acts of intimidation and violence against our members.”
Rugeje left the place in total ignominy after being undressed by the youthful MDC leader.
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All Women Will Vote For Chamisa?
Thousands of women took to social networks to exclaim how they find the new MDC leader Nelson Chamisa attractive for the Presidential post. The below chats were circulated on social networks Friday afternoon. VIDEO:
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Chiwenga Remains Under EU Sanctions
Zimbabwe Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga is still under European Union sanctions which were extended to 20 February 2019.
The EU which has been warming up to the new administration under President Emmerson Mnangagwa said the sanctions were extended until the situation in Zimbabwe becomes clearer.
EU travel restrictions and asset freezes are on 7 people: Robert Mugabe, Grace Mugabe, Happyton Bonyongwe, Augustine Chihuri, Constantine Chiwenga, Perence Shiri and Phillip Sibanda and 1 entity, the Zimbabwe Defence Industries.
The sanctions on Chiwenga, Chihuri, Bonyongwe, Shiri and Sibanda are, however, currently suspended, leaving only Mugabe, his wife and the ZDI under effective sanctions.
The EU Notice says those listed can seek a reconsideration of their respective listings before 1 November 2018, and may challenge the Council’s decision to renew in the EU General Court.
The listing has also been updated to indicate Robert Mugabe as “Former President”.- The Insider
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Drama As Cop Refuses To Sign Warned And Cautioned Statement
Police detective Joseph Nemaisa, who is facing assault charges, allegedly refused to sign a warned and cautioned statement in a bid to frustrate his prosecution over the case, a court heard yesterday.
Nemaisa was summoned to appear before Mbare magistrate Sharon Rakafa following an incident in which he assaulted a Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) informer Delish Nguwaya and allegedly fractured his arm in August last year.
He has since challenged his placement on remand, arguing his prosecution was unlawful because he was never arrested or warned about the charges being levelled against him.
Prosecutor Tafara Chirambira said the investigating officer was prepared to testify that Nemaisa used his influence and refused to sign a warned and cautioned statement detailing allegations against him.
“The last time the accused person appeared in court he was represented by another lawyer who claimed to raise constitutional issues pertaining his client’s court appearance. However, surprisingly the new lawyer is now raising new issues about the warned and cautioned statement,” Chirambira said.
“The investigating officer has made it clear that the accused refused to sign his statement and will testify to that effect in court. The defence lawyer will have an opportunity to cross examine him. They can’t contest State’s outline of events that is for the trial.”
Nemaisa’s lawyer Musindo Hungwe argued that some of the information included in the State’s documents was false and demanded that the National Prosecuting Authority accords them an opportunity to peruse his client’s docket.
“The narration of events given by the State in its outline is based on hearsay and does not give an objective account of events. The State has exhibited a contemptuous attitude in the manner documents were created.
“The National Prosecuting Authority should release the docket to us and we are making that application,” said Hungwe.
Nguwaya has been at the centre of a corruption storm involving CIO operatives and senior police officers, in which he claimed he had been tricked by police to volunteer incriminating information as a witness before tables were turned against him after he “implicated” their bosses.
On the day of the attack, Nemaisa and his team dragged him on the floor — forcing people to rush out of courtrooms to witness the spectacle — a rarity in the functions of both police and CIO officers who must share mutual respect for each other’s roles in combating crime.
Nemaisa had pinned Nguwaya to the ground while summoning more manpower to try and subdue the CIO informer who was resisting the handcuffs.
The detectives appeared not bothered by the swelling crowds and howls of disapproval from the public as they dragged Nguwaya down the staircase with his head perilously bumping against the staircase.
Nguwaya was bundled into a waiting truck and taken away to the police station where he was allegedly threatened with a gun before the High Court ordered his release from Nemaisa’s custody. Daily News
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Nyagura Arrested Over Grace Mugabe PHD | REPORT
Ray Nkosi | ZimEye.com is receiving reports that UZ Vice Chancellor Levy Nyagura arrested by ZACC for fraudulently awarding former First lady Grace Mugabe a doctorate degree.
Zimbabwean anti-corruption investigators have been probing whether Mugabe fraudulently obtained a doctorate that she apparently received within months, the dissertation for which was only made public recently.Mugabe, whose apparent desire to succeed her husband prompted the army takeover that eventually saw Robert Mugabe resign, was awarded a PhD by the University of Zimbabwe in 2014.
Critics argued at the time that Grace Mugabe had not actually studied or undertaken research to earn the doctorate and that she had been handed her diploma just months after enrolling. PhDs typically require several years of full-time research and writing.
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Zanu PF Activists Severely Assault An Activist
Terrence Mawawa, Masvingo | A group of Zanu PF youths last week severely assaulted a Non Governmental Organisation worker whom they accused of spying on their activities.
The group of Zanu PF youths assaulted Abel Mauchi, a Catholic Commission for Peace and Justice worker who had sought clarity on why they were demanding serial numbers on voter registration slips.
The Zanu PF youths assaulted Mauchi at Manga Business Centre in Gutu District.
He sustained serious head injuries following the attack and he was rushed to Gutu Mission Hospital.
Collin Maboke of the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights is investigating the case.
“The youths accused Mauchi of disrupting their operations.They confronted him, confiscated his papers and severely assaulted him,” said a local villager.
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TSVANGIRAI FUNERAL: Shock As Muchinguri Falls All Over Chamisa
Terrence Mawawa | Zanu PF national chairperson, Oppah Muchinguri Kashiri has described acting MDC leader Nelson Chamisa as a man who possesses Presidential characteristics.
Speaking at the late MDC president Morgan Tsvangirai’ s funeral today, Muchinguri Kashiri stunned mourners when she, all of a sudden, began to praise Chamisa.
“I wish to thank you President Chamisa for your charisma and resilience. We know you are going through a difficult period,” said Muchinguri Kashiri.
She also drew the ire of her fellow party members when she constantly referred to Chamisa as “President”.
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Theresa Makone Pushes Weight Behind Chamisa
Terrence Mawawa | Regarded as the most influential figure in the opposition party MDC, Theresa Makone’ s decisions have a great impact on the operations of the country’ s largest opposition party.
According to impeccable sources in the MDC, Makone has finally thrown her weight behind the youthful MDC leader.
Makone is the party’ s treasurer general and party sources say she is the most influential figure in the party.
“Makone has finally decided to back Chamisa and as things stand the young man will be our Presidential candidate for the coming elections.
I can also disclose that she(Makone) has been in a dilemma but she has finally decided to support Chamisa,” said an official in the party’ s security department.
Makone approached Chamisa and told him she was willing to work with him, according to the sources.
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Tinomuchema, Tuku Tribute To Tsvangirai
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The Rise and Fall of Nelson Chamisa
By Farai Maguwu | Kuwadzana MP Nelson Chamisa has all but destroyed his political career through grandstanding but principally by violating the Constitution of his party, Movement for Democratic Change. Chamisa may enjoy few more months in the sunlight, thanks to the coming elections, but his political epitaph is now written and complete. He might as well go down with the Movement for Democratic Change led by the iconic former trade unionist Morgan Tsvangirai.
A promising career cut short!
I first met Nelson around 1998. Then he was President of the Student Representative Committee at Harare Polytechnical College whilst I was then President of Africa University SRC. He came across as a brilliant budding politician with an inimitable oratory skill. Greatness was written in all he did. One of the days back then I met him at Harare Poly on Workers Day. Nelson had just addressed the packed Rufaro Stadium. He told me how he had received a standing ovation one after another during his address to the workers. It was not a surprise that he quickly rose through the ranks of the MDCT from being the founding youth chair in 1999 to party Organising Secretary at the Bulawayo Congress in 2011. In 2006 Nelson Chamisa became the party spokesperson, a position he held with both courage, skill and determination.
The Fall
Nelson Chamisa’s political fortunes took a tumble towards the party’s 2014 elective congress when he lost the Secretary General’s post to Douglas Mwonzora in dramatic fashion. Having won 11 out of the 12 provincial nominations, Chamisa was clobbered by Mwonzora by a landslide at the City Sports Centre. Some believe Tsvangirai turned the election in Mwonzora’s favor due to some personal differences with Chamisa. This reversal did not in any way mean Chamisa had lost his midas touch with the MDCT family. One can call it chastisement for crossing the path of Tsvangirai, for whatever reason.
But it is how Chamisa handled the aftermath of the 2014 electoral defeat that began his political demise which is accelerating at the speed of lightning. Through trickery and in clear contempt of the MDC Constitution, Chamisa found a way of manipulating Tsvangirai to appoint him Vice President, alongside Engineer Elias Mudzuri in July 2016. This subversion of the MDCT constitution laid the foundation of the cataclysmic crisis the MDCT finds itself in today.
Chamisa suddenly found himself elevated above the person who defeated him at congress – Douglas Mwonzora. Whilst Mudzuri continued to lie low, perhaps in recognition of the unconstitutionality of his appointment, Chamisa wasted no time to assume his duties as Party Vice President. Some elected officials in the National Council and National Executive, frowned at him. The Congress-elected Vice President Thokozani Khupe was immediately sidelined.
Through this illegality Chamisa continued to rise to become the MDC Alliance leader, thus by default becoming the MDC presidential candidate in the event Morgan Tsvangirai fails to recover in time for the election.
Coup that is not a Coup
There is no doubt Nelson Chamisa is greatly inspired by the military coup that toppled long serving dictator Robert Mugabe in November 2017. The November coup was touted around the globe as the smartest military coup ever recorded in history. When announcing that the military would take over, General Chiwenga was holding the Constitution which he was ironically urinating and farting on! He also said the army remained loyal to His Excellency and Commander in Chief of the ZDF, Robert Mugabe. When declaring the Coup on State Television, General Moyo also categorically made the now famous statement ‘The President and his family are safe, we are only targeting criminals around him’ when in actual fact the President was under House Arrest and held hostage till he resigned.
Nelson Chamisa is claiming to be in constant communication with Morgan Tsvangirai when in reality Morgan Tsvangirai is incapacitated and not in touch with his top officials. Tsvangirai’s family has made it public that Luke Tamborinyoka and Chamisa are not telling the truth when claiming to be conveying messages from Tsvangirai. They say Tsvangirai has no cell phone or computer on his hospital bed and yet we continue to see tweets allegedly coming from him! For any military coup to succeed the coup plotters have to control media outlets. It is precisely what Chamisa has done through capturing Luke Tamborinyoka whose reputation and credibility has now been severely dented.
Credibility Crisis
The last legitimate position held by Nelson Chamisa in line with the MDCT Constitution was that of Organizing Secretary which lapsed in 2014. Anything else, whether through appointment by Tsvangirai or claims by Luke Tamborinyoka is at war with the MDCT Constitution and the tenets of democracy. Thus Advocate Nelson Chamisa may ultimately win the battle against Mudzuri but still fail the legitimacy test. He is not even making efforts to be seen to be doing things according to the constitution of his party. He is simply appealing to the people’s emotions and not to reason.
Survival of the Fittest / Violence
The MDCT has usually resolved its leadership crises through violence. The one with the biggest number of thugs always win. Already rumors are saying Mudzuri and his allies are no longer able to access Harvest House which has now been effectively captured by Chamisa. This fight will go down to the grassroots structures. It will alienate even international allies / donors who otherwise believed in the MDCT cause.
Sink or Swim
The crisis in the MDCT today is a democratic crisis. Democracy is gravely in short supply in the Movement for Democratic Change. The party has been wrestled away from its owners – party structures which elected duty bearers in 2014. Needless to say, the illegal appointments and false claims of being anointed by Tsvangirai from his hospital bed are all serving to tear the party apart. The MDCT must simply do the right thing – call for an early Congress and allow party structures to resolve this acrimony. Without resolving the leadership crisis Chamisa may win the battle against Mudzuri but only to become the opposition leader – which is not what the party supporters want. Further, if Chamisa fails to deliver victory in the coming election, he will be blamed for splitting the party at a critical stage.
Learn from ZANU PF
Whilst ZANU PF enters the guinness book of records for being the most destructive party in modern history – judging by how the party reduced Zimbabwe from being the fastest growing and promising economy in Africa to a basket case where its citizens are living like refugees in their own country – the party has discipline. Those who lose elections in ZANU PF take it in their stride – waiting patiently for another chance.
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