Month: December 2024

By Oliver Mandeya The people of Makoni Central Constituency have reasons to celebrate and express heartfelt gratitude to their dedicated Member of Parliament, Honorable Dr Patrick Sagandira. Recently, demonstrated exceptional leadership and compassion by providing significant support to our community during a time of need. The Funeral Contribution: When our beloved change champion, Mrs Paraffin passed away, leaving behind a grieving family and community, Honorable Patrick Sagandira stepped forward to offer financial assistance towards the funeral expenses. Providing transport, a coffin and other basics. This generous gesture helped alleviate the burden on the family and allowed them to give...

By Innocent Moyondizvo Nhira ZANU-PF supporters in Zimbabwe are a confused lot. During Robert Mugabe’s rule, they would chant “VaMugabe Chete Chete”, meaning Mugabe was the only one meant to rule until donkeys grow horns. But when their former Vice President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, was fired, they celebrated his ouster. Just a week later, Mugabe was ousted in a military intervention dubbed “Operation Restore Legacy”, and the same supporters cheered his downfall. This paradox raises an interesting question: are ZANU-PF supporters truly loyal to their leaders, or are they craving for change? It seems that even they are unsure. Their...

By Innocent Moyondizvo Nhira Traditional leaders, or chiefs, play a vital role in African societies. They are supposed to serve the interests of their people, not political parties. However, in Zimbabwe, many chiefs are being forced to campaign for ZANU-PF, the ruling party, in order to maintain their positions and receive favors from the government. This is a problem because chiefs are supposed to be neutral and impartial. They should not be aligned with any particular political party, but rather serve the needs of their community. When chiefs become partisan, they lose the trust of their people and can...

By Wezhira Munya Honorable Gift Ostallos Siziba, a trusted lieutenant of President Nelson Chamisa, is currently in Chicago, America, attending the 2024 Democracy Forum. This forum gathers leaders and democratic advocates from around the world to discuss and promote the principles of pluralism. Hon. Siziba, a youthful former member of parliament, was recalled by Zanu PF proxies led by Sengezo Tshabangu. His recall stemmed from his role as the deputy spokesperson for President Chamisa’s party, his staunch criticism of Zanu PF, and his defense of President Chamisa across various platforms, both locally and internationally. As President Chamisa prepares to...