Month: November 2023

President Chamisa’s led CCC to contest Masvingo West Ward 2 council by-election

By Wezhira Munya   The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), led by popular President Nelson Chamisa, will contest the council by-election scheduled for December 9, 2023, in Masvingo West Ward 2. Today, November 7, 2023, CCC’s Masvingo West Ward 2 council candidate, Shantel Chiwara, successfully filed her nomination papers at the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) office, located in the Masvingo Civic Centre. Chiwara submitted her nomination papers at around 10:30 a.m. today. Former Masvingo City Mayor, Chiwara, said, “I have successfully submitted my nomination papers to ZEC officials, and I am happy that the party led by President Nelson...

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Former ZINASU Leader Escapes Alleged Kidnapping Bid in Kuwadzana

Change Radio HARARE – A known CCC youth organiser and former ZINASU student leader known as Kudakwashe Taderera reportedly escaped an attempted abduction in Kuwadzana 2 on Saturday afternoon. According to witnesses and people close to him, Taderera was approached by three unidentified men travelling in a yellow Honda Fit, who allegedly tried to force him towards their vehicle after asking for directions near the CCC rally venue. The suspects reportedly shouted “thief” as he fled, in what onlookers described as an apparent attempt to confuse bystanders. The incident has sparked concern among local residents and opposition supporters, who...

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Political Prisoners in Zimbabwe: The Plight of Job Sikhala

By Albert Mpofu He is a political prisoner in Zimbabwe. Hon. Job Sikhala is being held at Chikurubhi Maximum Prison without trial, bail or being convicted. He was arrested on June 14, 2022, merely for performing his duties as a lawyer for the Ali family, whose family member, Moreblesing, had been abducted and murdered by a known ZanuPF active member, Pias Jamba. The hand of Emerson Mnangagwa and Zanu-PF is visible in his case, as they failed to convict him but still kept him in jail for such a long time. He has been arrested more than 60 times...

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The Ordeal of Mary Chiwenga: A Reminder to All ZanuPF Apologists

By Albert Mpofu   ZanuPF Vice President and former commander of the Zimbabwe Defense Forces, Constantino Chiwenga, took away his two children, including the wife’s daughter, the one she had in her previous marriage before their union with Chiwenga. This happened five years ago when they separated, and the estranged wife was arrested and charged with attempted murder and corruption. His wife, Mary Chiwenga, wrote an emotional statement on her blog today, as it is her daughter’s birthday, and she was taken away by her stepfather 5 years ago. “Today is my daughter’s birthday Tendai, she is 12y l...

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Democracy Dies in Zimbabwe: High Court Dismisses CCC MPs’ Application to be Reinstated

By Wezhira Munya   Today, on November 4, 2023, Harare High Court Judge Justice Munamato Mutevedzi dismissed the application for reinstating the Members of Parliament from the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), who were recalled by the bogus and self-imposed CCC Secretary General Sengezo Tshabangu. Tshabangu had recalled 14 CCC Members of Parliament, 9 senators, several Proportional Representatives, and councilors across Zimbabwe. Tshabangu’s lawyer, Nqobani Sithole, said, “The court application by 14 CCC members and senators has been dismissed.” The implication of this judgment is that by-elections will be held on December 9, 2023. Zanu PF failed to secure...

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