Tag Archives: MDC
BY SIMUKAI TINHU Fourteen years ago, Zimbabwe’s main opposition party, the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) launched itself onto Zimbabwe’s political scene with great local and international fanfare. The MDC was seen as having given rise to a new understanding … read more »
Posted in Article, Op-ed, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged IndepthAfrica, MDC, Morgan Tsvangirai, Movement for Democratic Change, Robert Mugabe, Tsvangirai, Zanu-PF, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front
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For more than 20 years, Beatrice Mtetwa has fought for freedom in Robert Mugabe’s Zimbabwe. It’s a battle that has pitched the human rights lawyer against the aging leader and his state-wide apparatus of terror and intimidation. Like the politicians, … read more »
Posted in Article, News, Op-ed, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged Beatrice Mtetwa, IndepthAfrica, Map of Zimbabwe, MDC, Morgan Tsvangirai, Mtetwa, Mugabe, Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front
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by Ian Scoones On March 16th, Zimbabweans voted on a new Constitution in a national referendum. The voting was largely peaceful, and the turnout higher than expected, with over 3 million people voting. With all major parties supporting it, the result … read more »
Posted in Article, Op-ed, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged Ben Freeth, Brian Raftopoulos, IndepthAfrica, Irish Land Commission, Land Commission, MDC, Robert Mugabe, SADC Tribunal, Zimbabwe
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By Timothy Scarnecchia This past weekend’s referendum in Zimbabwe marks an important transition away from the 2009 Government of National Unity (GNU) formed in the aftermath of the violent 2008 elections. The low-key referendum, where nearly 3 million people voted … read more »
Posted in Article, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged Beatrice Mtetwa, GNU, IndepthAfrica, Kenya, MDC, Robert Mugabe, Zanu-PF, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front
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By Timothy Scarnecchia This past weekend’s referendum in Zimbabwe marks an important transition away from the 2009 Government of National Unity (GNU) formed in the aftermath of the violent 2008 elections. The low-key referendum, where nearly 3 million people voted … read more »
Posted in Article, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged Beatrice Mtetwa, GNU, Harare, IndepthAfrica, MDC, Movement for Democratic Change Tsvangirai, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front, Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights
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By Sondon S. Mugaradziko With three days away for Zimbabwe to have her second constitutional referendum since independence in 1980, so much is in the air. The first referendum was about the in January 2000 and was led by Judge … read more »
Posted in Article, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged IndepthAfrica, Lancaster House, MDC, Morgan Tsvangirai, Movement for Democratic Change Tsvangirai, Zanu-PF, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front, Zimbabwe Electoral Commission
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(AFP) PRETORIA — The party of Zimbabwe’s Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai is concerned about the “hygiene” and integrity of crucial elections expected later this year amid voter registration and violence issues, the finance minister said on Saturday. “There’s massive challenges … read more »
HARARE — A 12-year-old boy was burnt to death in eastern Zimbabwe in a suspected case of political violence ahead of a referendum next month, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s party said on Monday. The son of Shepherd Maisiri, a senior … read more »
ZIMBABWEANS should not expect radical changes if either President Robert Mugabe or Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai wins the forthcoming elections, analysts have said. BY PATRICE MAKOVA The two are the leading contenders in elections expected in June or July this … read more »
Posted in Article, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged IndepthAfrica, MDC, Morgan Tsvangirai, Movement for Democratic Change Tsvangirai, Mugabe, Robert Mugabe, Zanu-PF, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front
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ZIMBABWEANS should not expect radical changes if either President Robert Mugabe or Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai wins the forthcoming elections, analysts have said. BY PATRICE MAKOVA The two are the leading contenders in elections expected in June or July this … read more »
The endorsement of a new constitution will presage fresh elections. It is uncertain whether Robert Mugabe and his party would allow anybody else to win. AFTER more than a year of stalling and name-calling, President Robert Mugabe and his Zanu-PF … read more »
HARARE: Zimbabwe elections chief has resigned ahead of crucial polls this year citing ill health, local media reported Wednesday. Retired Justice Simpson Mutambanengwe took up his post in March 2010, two years after President Robert Mugabe won elections marred … read more »
By Gracian W. Masiyiwa, zimeye.org The case of Zimbabweans in the diaspora is a sad one. It’s like a coach putting his best players on the bench. This bunch of Zimbabweans outside the borders of Zimbabwe is depended on, but … read more »
Posted in Article, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged about zimbabwe, Botswana, IndepthAfrica, MDC, Robert Mugabe, SADC, Southern Africa, Southern African Development Community, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front
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by John Campbell Zimbabwe’s public account is down to its last $217. The finance minister says the country’s finances “are in paralysis.” How can that be? Zimbabwe’s diamond fields at Marange could hold between two and seven billion carats of … read more »
Posted in Article, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged IndepthAfrica, Marange, Marange diamond fields, MDC, Robert Mugabe, South Africa, Southern African Development Community, Thabo Mbeki, Zimbabwe
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Kevin Mupungu The violent 2008 general elections failed to produce a single party majority government in Zimbabwe. Resultantly, political and economic paralysis triggered the formation of the Global Political Agreement (GPA) and a Government of National Unity (GNU) under the … read more »
Posted in Article, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged GNU, Harare, IndepthAfrica, MDC, Movement for Democratic Change Tsvangirai, Robert Mugabe, ZANU, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front
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Dewa Mavhinga,guardian.co.uk, The forthcoming elections are likely to be mired in violence as Mugabe and Zanu-PF have blocked any democratic reforms. For millions of Zimbabweans, the new year is less a symbol of hope than of dread. Elections are supposed … read more »
Posted in Article, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged IndepthAfrica, indepthafrica africa news, Jacob Zuma, MDC, Morgan Tsvangirai, Mugabe, Robert Mugabe, Zanu-PF, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front, Zimbabwean
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Blessing-Miles Tendi Harare, guardian.co.uk Zimbabwe’s warring political leaders have finally agreed on a compromise constitution, starting a process that is expected to end in elections later this year. A referendum on the new constitution has long been a key … read more »
Posted in Article, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged Eric Matinenga, Harare, IndepthAfrica, MDC, Morgan Tsvangirai, mugabe dead, mugabe news, mugabe zimbabwe, president mugabe, Robert Mugabe, Zanu-PF, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front
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By Simukai Tinhu The tendency of international statesmen to praise ‘the man of the moment’ through an awards system or complementary rhetoric is amongst one of the most endearing features of contemporary international politics. But sometimes international leaders get it … read more »
Posted in Article, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged IndepthAfrica, MDC, Morgan Tsvangirai, Mugabe, Robert Mugabe, Tsvangirai, Welshman Ncube, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front
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Here’s a look at the life of Zimbabwe’s Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai. Personal Birth date: March 10, 1952 Birth place: Gutu, Masvingo, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) Birth name: Morgan Richard Tsvangirai Father: Chibwe Tsvangirai, a bricklayer Mother: Lydia Zvaipa Marriages: … read more »
By Reason Wafawarova, The Herald Analysis An opinion piece recently published by an online publication, authored by the MDC-T policy chief Eddie Cross, and titled “2013 Outlook: Prophecies by Eddie Cross” was quite telling in revealing the geo-political forces at … read more »
Posted in Analysis, Article, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged Eddie Cross, IndepthAfrica, MDC, MDC-T, Morgan Tsvangirai, Robert Mugabe, Zanu-PF, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front
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By Ibbo Mandaza, theindependent The expectation ever since the inauguration of the Global Political Agreement (GPA) on September 15, 2008 and its Government of National Unity (GNU) on February 14, 2009 that harmonised elections would be held sooner rather than … read more »
By David Hwangwa, zimeye.org Once upon a time, Zimbabwe was envied across the whole African divide. Barring South Africa, it had the strongest economy, quality education and a vibrant health system. This was made possible by the policies introduced by … read more »
Posted in Article, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged arsenal fc, IndepthAfrica, MDC, Mugabe, Robert Mugabe, South Africa, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front
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HARARE – Sharp differences among the main parties over whether or not to invite western election observers have set GNU partners on a collision course. The squabbles are set to place more potholes on the road towards elections as the … read more »
Never say never, because politics is an unpredictable and dirty game. A colleague of mine posed to me a very fascinating mental challenge the other day. She challenged me to imagine what would happen to Zimbabwe if ZANU (PF) won … read more »
Posted in Article, Columnist, Southern Africa, Vince Musewe, Zimbabwe
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Tagged Harare, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, MDC, Politics, Robert Mugabe, ZANU, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front
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President Morgan Tsvangirai who is also the Prime Minister of the Republic of Zimbabwe has said 2013 will be a year of economic, social and political reforms. Addressing Midlands North Provincial leadership at Torwood hall in Kwekwe the President said … read more »
Posted in Press Releases, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged Foreign direct investment, IndepthAfrica, MDC, Morgan Tsvangirai, Movement for Democratic Change Tsvangirai, Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front, Zimbabwe Electoral Commission
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By Mutsa Murenje (Johannesburg, South Africa) The first time I wrote about democratic government becoming chimera in Zimbabwe was in May 2011 and I wrote, then, from Ibadan, Oyo State, in Nigeria where I read for a Master of Science … read more »
Posted in Article, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, MDC, Morgan Tsvangirai, Mugabe, Robert Mugabe, Rugare Gumbo, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front
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So what was Morgan Tsvangirai doing in Botswana? Mmegi’s Zimbabwean correspondent BILLY MAGEDI looks at the Movement for Democratic Change-T (MDC-T) leader’s close relationship with Gaborone and its implications for Botswana-Zimbabwe relations and Zimbabwean politics. HARARE – Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe … read more »
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe is using constant election talk as a ruse to prevent Zanu PF from discussing his succession, with the unintended consequence of the ploy being the scaring away of investors and sluggish economic growth, MDC leader Welshman Ncube … read more »
President Mugabe has castigated people who lie using his name saying Zanu-PF does not follow what the “President wants” but follows what the people want. The President made the remarks yesterday at the Zanu-PF Headquarters as he was unveiling an … read more »
by Kennedy Mapesa Mandaza ZANU PF South Africa Secretary for Information and Publicity At last we hear a settlement has been reached between Morgan Tsvangirai and his first wife Locardia Karimatsenga on the maintenance issue which had been brought before … read more »
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