Browsing: Politics

Comedian King Kandoro looks at what makes Zimbabwe’s problems stand out as compared to other African countries? Does it even stand out? Is Zimbabwe headed towards another 2008?

Hopewell Chin’ono: “After being denied passage to pass condolences to Chief Mabhikwa’s family by Zimbabwean police, main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa went to Binga where he was met by a massive crowd.”

‘Mnangagwa’s administration has manufactured poverty in Zimbabwe”, says Prof Gift Mugano

Taffy Theman delivers another musical parody, this time imagining MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora selling the Harvest House HQ after being rejected by supporters and humiliated in by-elections where his party got ZERO seats.

After suffering the humiliation of not winning a single National Assembly or Council seat despite causing the by-elections, Douglas Mwonzora is the butt of more jokes from comedian Taffy Theman.

Nehanda TV speaks to Epworth residents a few hours before a rally by Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa. Most are complaining about the deteriorating economic situation and constant Zanu PF attempts to disrupt Chamisa’s rallies.

Saturday 26 March sees Zimbabwe’s first by-elections since the Covid pandemic struck two years ago. With the economy continuing its downward trajectory, can ZANU PF convince its supporters to stay loyal and how will the new Citizens Coalition for Change perform, and will it be able to attract supporters from the ruling party and the MDC? Where are the key constituencies and wards? Who is standing and what are the stakes in Zimbabwe’s March 2022 By-elections? ‘Spotlight on Zimbabwean elections’ presents: A By-Elections Preview’

UK based academic Dr Alex Magaisa gives his analysis to the SABC after the United States extended its sanctions on Zimbabwe, a month after the European Union did the same. 

The harrowing testimony of the security guard who was viciously attacked and left for dead at the home of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Vice President Tendai Biti in Glen Lorne, Harare occupied by his mother. Biti’s mother also explains what happened when they were attacked by 4 men with axes/machetes and a gun.

Temba Mliswa is asked how he manages to look after 19 children (potentially 21 if Susan Mutami can prove she has twins with him). The outspoken Norton MP (independent) speaks to Lance Guma on Nehanda TV.