Month: April 2024

Mnangagwa’s Harvest of Thorns

Mnangagwa’s Harvest of Thorns

Apr 10, 2024 | |

By Kudzai Chimhangwa   It did not come as a surprise when self-imposed secretary general of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Sengezo Tshabangu, gleefully took to the stand and was sworn in as proportional representation senator in parliament on the 3rd of March this year. With the support of a judiciary sympathetic to ZANU PF, Tshabangu successfully recalled the majority of the CCC’s parliamentarians much to the joy of Mnangagwa and his minions in the ruling party. Courtesy of Tshabangu’s cruel betrayal of the citizens’ aspirations in the August 2023 National elections, ZANU PF swept a two thirds...

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Pensioners Forgotten: Mashonaland West MP Raises Concerns, Minister’s Response Shows no Care

Pensioners Forgotten: Mashonaland West MP Raises Concerns, Minister’s Response Shows no Care

Apr 9, 2024 | , |

By Thane Musariri    ZANU-PF continues to show ignorance and lack of enthusiasm in addressing issues of national importance. This is another analysis of what came out of the parliament when opposition MP Hon. Mutsa Murombedzi, Member of Parliament for Mashonaland West,  in a parliament session (held on Wednesday, 13th March, 2024) passionately addressed the ongoing struggles faced by pensioners in Zimbabwe. She shed light on the dire situation faced by countless elderly citizens who are grappling with paltry pensions and inadequate access to healthcare.   “The pensioners are being tossed from one Ministry to the other,” remarked Honourable Murombedzi,...

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President Chamisa’s News Channel platform gains over 31,000 viewers and followers in one day after its launch

President Chamisa’s News Channel platform gains over 31,000 viewers and followers in one day after its launch

Apr 9, 2024 | |

By Wezhira Munya   On the 8th of April 2024, popular and charismatic opposition President Nelson Chamisa of Zimbabwe made a groundbreaking announcement that sent ripples of excitement through the nation. In a bid to connect with his fellow citizens and share his vision, ideas, thoughts, insights, and perspectives on current affairs, President Chamisa launched “The Chamisa News Channel” (CNC), a brand new interactive platform. President Chamisa took to his X (formerly Twitter) space to share the news with the world. His post read, “THE NEWS NETWORK…Greetings fellow citizens, I have opened this Chamisa News Channel (CNC) to share...

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Hon Oliver Mutasa Responds to the Introduction of Zimbabwe’s New Currency, ZiG

Hon Oliver Mutasa Responds to the Introduction of Zimbabwe’s New Currency, ZiG

Apr 6, 2024 | |

By Thane Musariri     In an interview with Change Radio, Hon Oliver Mutasa former MP for Zvimba East, offered his insights on the newly presented Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) monetary policy statement, delivered by the new governor, Dr. John Mushayavanhu. The former MP expressed disappointment, stating that the statement failed to effectively address the economic challenges facing the nation.   He summarized the key points of contention within the policy statement. Firstly, he highlighted the introduction of a new currency, purportedly backed by gold. However, he noted scepticism regarding the adequacy of gold reserves to support the...

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Opposition MP Hon Mutsa Murombedzi Unveils Hard Truths: Beyond the National Disaster Declaration

Opposition MP Hon Mutsa Murombedzi Unveils Hard Truths: Beyond the National Disaster Declaration

Apr 4, 2024 | |

By Thane Musariri   In an interview with Change Radio, Opposition Mashonaland West Member of Parliament Hon. Mutsa Murombedzi addressed the recent declaration by the government of the 2023–2024 cropping season as a national disaster. She emphasized the importance of this declaration in mobilizing the Civil Protection Unit to intensify efforts to assist vulnerable communities in accessing food aid. Honorable Murombedzi highlighted that, while the focus may be on the current agricultural crisis, it is crucial to recognize that Zimbabwe is grappling with multifaceted disasters across various sectors. She stated, “The country itself is already in a disaster,” pointing...

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