Opposition forces late-night parliament sitting as constitutional bill debate drags on
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — Parliament sat beyond midnight on Tuesday after opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislators successfully blocked attempts by the government to close debate on the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill (No. 3), insisting that all members wishing to contribute be given an opportunity to speak. The prolonged sitting exposed deep divisions […]
Suspended Zanu PF DCC chair Musarara takes Govt to court over grain levies, warns of bread price hikes
By Staff Reporter HARARE — Suspended Zanu PF Mazowe District Coordinating Committee (DCC) chairman Tafadzwa Musarara has launched a legal challenge against the government’s grain import levy framework, warning that the policy could trigger increases in the prices of bread, mealie meal and other basic commodities. Musarara, who also chairs the Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe […]
People’s Summit rejects CAB3, demands referendum and massive action
By Victor Fanuel HARARE – A broad coalition of civic groups, workers, students, women, war veterans, faith-based organisations, professionals and Zimbabweans in the diaspora has rejected Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3), demanding that any proposed constitutional changes be subjected to a national referendum. In a communiqué issued following the People’s Summit held in Harare on […]
“Whoever wins, wins” — Mnangagwa brushed off CAB3 concerns, retired generals claim
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — President Emmerson Mnangagwa allegedly dismissed concerns raised by retired military commanders and former senior government officials over the controversial Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3), telling them, “whoever wins, wins.” The claim is contained in a strongly worded statement issued Tuesday by retired Air Marshal Henry Muchena on behalf of […]
“Tuck your ambitions under the armpit”— Mutsvangwa tells Mnangagwa’s would-be successors
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — Zanu PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has delivered a blunt message to ruling party members harbouring presidential ambitions, urging them to shelve their aspirations and rally behind President Emmerson Mnangagwa amid growing debate over succession and proposed constitutional changes. Addressing journalists in Harare, Mutsvangwa said while ambition was a normal feature […]
Zanu PF Politburo grills Harare province over sports gala chaos as Mutsvangwa rejects affiliate ban claims
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — Zanu PF’s Politburo has intervened in the controversy surrounding the disruption of a youth sports gala in Churu Constituency, Harare South, by anti-riot police last Saturday. Party spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa, addressing a press briefing on Monday, confirmed that Zanu PF’s top decision-making body discussed the matter and rejected what he […]
Four Zanu PF youths allege police assault during aborted Harare sports gala
By Staff Reporter HARARE — Four youths who attended the ZimSport for Economic Development (ZimSport4ED) sports gala in Churu Constituency, Harare South, on Saturday have alleged that they were assaulted by anti-riot police officers. Anti-riot police officers had been deployed to disperse participants after senior Zanu PF provincial officials reportedly ordered the cancellation of the event. […]
Zanu PF Harare provincial leadership halts youth sports gala as police disperse attendees
By Staff Reporter HARARE — A youth sports programme expected to attract thousands of young people in Churu Constituency, Harare South, was abruptly shut down on Saturday after senior Zanu PF provincial officials allegedly ordered its cancellation and the deployment of anti-riot police to disperse participants gathered at Centurbury Primary School. The programme, organised by […]
Leaked audios allege Tagwirei’s deep state grip, succession ambitions
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — Leaked audios obtained by Newshour allegedly expose the extent of businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei’s influence within Zimbabwe’s political, security and judicial structures, including his reported proximity to President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The recordings, involving two individuals whose identities Newshour managed to verify, feature a whistleblower claiming to recount conversations allegedly relayed to him by controversial preacher Prophet […]
Chiwenga takes succession battle to the pulpit, delivers parable seen as swipe at Mnangagwa’s plan to extend stay in power
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — Vice President Constantino Chiwenga delivered what appeared on the surface to be a spiritual address at a Roman Catholic Church event in Murewa on Saturday. However, his choice of scripture carried unmistakable political resonance against the backdrop of President Emmerson Mnangagwa loyalists’ push to amend the constitution in ways that could […]