Wezhira Munya
On Sunday, 30th November, 2025, President Nelson Chamisa extended his heartfelt condolences to the Danzwa family following the passing of Mrs. Danzwa. The funeral service was held at the family homestead in Mbare, Harare.
In a post on his various social media platforms on that day, President Chamisa stated, “I’M IN MBARE to pay my condolences to the Danzwa family for the loss of our beloved mother. I remain deeply touched by the love of the citizens of Zimbabwe. RIP Mama Danzwa #Godisinit.”
The arrival of President Chamisa at the funeral was met with joy and celebration, as Mbare residents welcomed him with singing and cheerful expressions. This warm reception stood in stark contrast to false claims circulated by Zanu PF and other smaller opposition parties, which suggested that President Chamisa had left Zimbabwe to pursue doctoral studies in America. His presence at the funeral effectively debunked these untruths aimed at undermining his credibility.
During the service, President Chamisa delivered a moving message, saying, “In our mourning of our beloved mother, let us cry with hope and comfort, knowing that death is God’s divine plan.” He expressed gratitude to the residents of Mbare for their support of the Danzwa family during this difficult time and thanked them for their ongoing backing.
The Mbare constituency has long been one of Chamisa’s strongest support bases. He reassured the residents and the people of Zimbabwe that they should remain hopeful for impending change. Many Zimbabweans believe that President Chamisa embodies the vision and leadership necessary to guide the nation toward prosperity, job creation, improved salaries, accessible primary education, and high-quality healthcare.
In previous addresses, Pres Chamisa announced plans to launch a new political movement aimed at bringing prosperity to the people of Zimbabwe. The nation eagerly awaits this development, demonstrating patience and hope for positive change.
Following his departure from the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), President Chamisa and a majority of citizens accused Sengezo Tshabangu, a key proxy of Zanu PF, of hijacking the party. Tshabangu and his faction are now allegedly advocating for a 2030 agenda that would unlawfully extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s tenure, in violation of constitutional principles.
Since Chamisa’s exit from the CCC, no significant opposition leader has emerged to fill the void. Figures such as Job Sikhala, Tendai Biti, Welshman Ncube, Douglas Mwonzora, and Sengezo Tshabangu have struggled to mobilize public support, leading many Zimbabweans to turn away from them as they await President Chamisa’s authentic leadership. In the absence of President Chamisa, Zanu PF has been winning by-elections, while Mwonzora, Tshabangu, Welshman Ncube and others receive few to no votes. This scenario is in stark contrast to when Pres Chamisa actively campaigned for parliamentary and council candidates, who then enjoyed greater electoral success. The defeats of opposition candidates in these by-elections during Chamisa’s absence have reinforced the belief that no candidates can win without his support. His popularity is crucial for the success of council and parliamentary candidates against Zanu PF, which explains why Zanu PF consistently opposes President Chamisa.
President Chamisa won the 2018 harmonized elections, the 2022 by-elections for both council and parliamentary seats shortly after launching the CCC, and the 2023 presidential elections. Unfortunately, these victories were marred by allegations of election theft, as reported by SADC and other international observer missions, which condemned the 2023 elections as “not free and fair.” This situation has prompted President Chamisa and other progressive forces to call for redress regarding the stolen elections of 2023.
