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Zanu PF plots new MDC-T city siege

ZANU PF is plotting to put MDC-T-led local authorities — particularly Harare and other major municipalities — under siege as part of a grand plan to reclaim control in the […] The post Zanu PF plots...

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President tramples on the law

PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe has set a dangerous precedent by increasingly trampling on the Zanu PF and state constitutions with impurity, a move which among other consequences could turn the country […]...

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Reshuffle: Mugabe plans for 2018

PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe’s reshuffling of cabinet this week was premised on managing Zanu PF internal dynamics while also preparing for the 2018 general elections well ahead of time, government insiders...

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Kasukuwere, Wadyajena in war of words

FORMER Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment minister Saviour Kasukuwere and chairperson of the parliamentary committee on youth, indigenisation and economic empowerment Justice Wadyajena had a...

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Whither Zim after Mugabe?

WHO will succeed President Robert Mugabe? Dumisani Muleya/Trevor Ncube This has been the most important question confronting the ruling Zanu PF and Zimbabwe over the past few years, but has […] The...

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Mujuru procrastinates over new party

OUSTED former vice-president, Joice Mujuru is still sitting on the fence on becoming the inaugural leader of People First, a political party being mooted by disgruntled or expelled Zanu PF […] The post...

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China pledges to rescue Zanu PF

THE Communist Party of China (CPC) has pledged to help out Zanu PF with resource mobilisation as well as cadre training in a move largely seen as designed to rescue […] The post China pledges to rescue...

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Ministers to visit France

A ZIMBABWEAN ministerial delegation is expected to visit France to discuss bilateral relations, indicating the country’s improving relations with the West although the French remain concerned with...

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Provincial elections litmus test for Mnangagwa camp

ZANU PF is headed for renewed turbulence ahead of ongoing provincial elections which have proved chaotic in the past. Elias Mambo The polls will be a litmus test for Vice-President […] The post...

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‘Belarus dictator will not rescue Zim’

Although they are located far away from each other geographically and have different histories, Zimbabwe and Belarus have interesting parallels. Elias Mambo Much like President Robert Mugabe, who said...

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Govt blows US$25m on travel

THE cash-strapped government, which faces shrinking revenue inflows, blew up more than US$25 million on domestic and foreign travel in the first five months of the year, the Zimbabwe Independent […]...

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Factionalism cripples ruling Zanu PF’s new restructuring

INTERNAL and external problems, including raging factionalism in Zanu PF’s volatile regions such as Manicaland, Masvingo and the Midlands, have forced the deeply divided party to postpone its latest...

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Gaddafi son sentenced to death over war crimes

A court in Libya has sentenced Col Muammar Gaddafi’s son, Saif al-Islam, and eight others to death over war crimes linked to the 2011 revolution. Wires They were on trial […] The post Gaddafi son...

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Majority of Zimbabweans mistrust Zec: ZDI survey

THE majority of Zimbabweans do not trust Zec as they believe the body is compromised and manipulates election results. ' The post Majority of Zimbabweans mistrust Zec: ZDI survey appeared first on The...

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Zimbabwe a ‘potential conflict zone’

A LEADING research institute has added Zimbabwe to its potential conflict zone or flashpoints watch list as the country’s economic situation fast deteriorates. ' The post Zimbabwe a ‘potential conflict...

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Mugabe gets millions from US, EU states

DESPITE President Robert Mugabe’s hostile stance towards western countries, European development organisations and the United States, the Zimbabwean government has been receiving hundreds of millions...

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Sadc tenure exposes Mugabe’s fading legacy

PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe’s leadership of AU and Sadc has exposed how much the nonagenarian, once regarded as one of Africa’s statesmen, has lost respect and stature among the continent’s leaders. […]...

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Mujuru death: Family plans fresh probe

FOUR years to the day Zimbabwe’s most decorated soldier, Retired General Solomon Mujuru died in a mysterious inferno that gutted part of his farm house at Almein Farm in Beatrice, […] The post Mujuru...

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G40 plots 2018 election move

A GROUP of Young Turks in Zanu PF known as Generation 40 (G40), which has been fighting for control of the party with a faction led by Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa […] The post G40 plots 2018...

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Biti set to be confirmed Renewal leader

THE MDC Renewal Team’s inaugural convention to be held in Harare between today and Sunday will be devoid of drama and fierce contestation for leadership as most posts are uncontested. […] The post Biti...

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