Month: October 2023

Footprints of a Failed Regime: Zimbabwe to Host Nigeria in Rwanda

By Albert Mpofu   The Zimbabwean football team will host the Nigerian team in Rwanda on November 19. This comes after ZanuPF, under the name of ZIFA, failed to provide a stadium suitable for international FIFA games. In the past five years, the Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation, led by Minister Kirsty Coventry, has failed to construct a single stadium. Hope was placed in Rufaro Stadium, which former Harare Mayor Cllr. Mafume tried to improve within a short time frame and with limited resources. His vision was clear and could have been the most selfless plan for...

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Disengagements or Suspensions from Parliament: Where Are We?

By Leonnel Mhuka   The Citizens Coalition for Change ended its 14 days of disengagement from council and parliament yesterday. This was in response to the recall of 15 of their colleagues from parliament by an imposter Secretary General, Sengezo Tshabangu. After the announcement by the speaker of Parliament, all the opposition MPs started protesting against the recalls, leading to the speaker of Parliament calling the police to remove two of the MPs from parliament. Mudenda ordered the removal of the two legislators, but the sergeant-at-arms were not able to force their removal as other CCC MPs surrounded Sibanda....

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Sad Day for Democracy: Zimbabwe Political Prisoner Clocks 500 Day in Pre-trial Detention

By Albert Mpofu   Hon. Sikhala’s application for discharge was dismissed today. His lawyer, said, “This is just persecution, he did not commit any crime.” Hon. Sikhala is a political prisoner who is being persecuted for his beliefs in a free, better, and progressive Zimbabwe for all. His trial will continue next month.   Earlier today, the CCC grouping in Namibia called for the release of Job Sikhala, reminding citizens that they must attend court in solidarity with the incarcerated MP. Today marks 500 days since Hon. Sikhala was arrested in 2022. He has been detained at Chikurubhi Maximum...

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CCC Masvingo Mayor not Moved by the Illegal Recalls: Cals for the Respect of Young Leaders, Especially Women

By Leonnel Mhuka   CCC Mayor of Masvingo, speaking to Change Radio, Ms. Shantel Chiwara, said, “Nothing will stop me from serving the people of my hometown.” Chiwara stated that she does not recognize the self-imposed interim Secretary-General, Sengezo Tshabangu.   She also emphasized that it is clear that those who recalled her are against women’s participation in politics. The CCC has declared that the recalls of their representatives by the imposter, Sengezo Tshabangu, are a ploy by ZANU PF to divert attention from their efforts to speak out against stolen elections.   The party has asserted that ZANU...

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Zanu PF Gutu West Member Unleashes Violence Against CCC as By-Elections Draw Nearer

By Wezhira Munya   Gutu West Zanu-PF members are engaging in violence against members of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) as the by-election slated for 11 November 2023 draws nearer. Yesterday, Zanu PF Gutu West members, led by Bhunga, severely assaulted CCC member Ms. Anna China, aged 36. Ms. China, a resident in Ward 32 in Chatsworth, told Change Radio that she was attacked by six men who were led by Zanu-PF known activist Bhunga, “I was beaten by six Zanu PF male members led by Bhunga. They beat me using their hands and logs.” Additionally, Zanu PF...

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