Tag Archives: Zanu-PF
The International Crisis Group issued on 6 May a very helpful report entitled Zimbabwe: Elections Scenarios. Prepared by Piers Pigou, the ICG’s Southern Africa projects director and his team, this report should be required reading for those outside of Zimbabwe … read more »
Posted in Article, Op-ed, Politics, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged IndepthAfrica, International Crisis Group, Morgan Tsvangirai, Robert Mugabe, SADC, Southern African Development Community, Zanu-PF, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front
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“It’s another year. Just another year.” That was the reaction of academic, publisher and raconteur Ibbo Mandaza answering a question about how he felt about Zimbabwe’s 33rd anniversary of independence on Thursday. “People are despondent, and there is no engagement … read more »
Posted in Article, Op-ed, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged Emmerson Mnangagwa, Harare, Joice Mujuru, Morgan Tsvangirai, Robert Mugabe, Zanu-PF, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front
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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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By Audrey Charowa, zimeye There is an undercover, highly funded, premeditated plot to arrest Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on a named date just before elections and charge him with treason, it has emerged. This development now revealed comes after Justice Miunister … read more »
Posted in Article, Op-ed, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged IndepthAfrica, Morgan Tsvangirai, Patrick Chinamasa, Robert Mugabe, Stephen Sackur, Tsvangirai, Zanu-PF, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front
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By Jeremy Youde, worldpoliticsreview.com In 2012, Foreign Policy and the Fund for Peace ranked Zimbabwe the fifth most likely country to fail — putting it in greater danger than Afghanistan, Iraq and Haiti. World leaders frequently describe Zimbabwe under the … read more »
Posted in Article, Op-ed, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged European Union, IndepthAfrica, Mugabe, Robert Mugabe, United States, World Bank, Zanu-PF, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front
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Zimbabwe’s new constitution may have been overwhelmingly endorsed by the population, but it will only really take effect in 10 years’ time – once all those special 10-year provisions expire, and, in theory, once Mugabe is no longer part of … read more »
Posted in Article, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged IndepthAfrica, Morgan Tsvangirai, Petina Gappah, Robert Mugabe, South Africa, Southern African Development Community, 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, IndepthAfrica, Kenya, MDC, Robert Mugabe, Zanu-PF, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front
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Ignatius Dube, ZLU Reporter Sheffield ZIMBABWE LETS UNITE welcomes the recent move in the referendum but the point is most people don’t even know or understand it at all. Some think it’s a new political party, others think it’s a … read more »
Posted in Article, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged IndepthAfrica, Morgan Tsvangirai, Movement for Democratic Change Tsvangirai, National Constitutional Assembly, Referendum, Robert Mugabe, Zanu-PF, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front
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The low turnout means Zimbabwe’s constitution could end up being another chance for Mugabe’s Zanu-PF to laugh at the law Petina Gappah, Via The Guardian, Robert Mugabe, the president of Zimbabwe, casts his vote in Harare in the constitution referendum. … read more »
Posted in Article, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged IndepthAfrica, Lovemore Madhuku, Morgan Tsvangirai, National Constitutional Assembly, Petina Gappah, Robert Mugabe, Zanu-PF, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front
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ZIMBABWE’S President Robert Mugabe will always be a complex character and an enigma, usually attracting varied perceptions as to the true nature of his ideological leanings and overall contribution to the country. Herbert Moyo, Theindependent Cabinet ministers recently described Mugabe … read more »
Posted in Article, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Somali, Southern Africa, Sudan, Zimbabwe
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Tagged Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Mugabe, Robert Mugabe, Venezuela, Welshman Ncube, Zanu-PF, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front
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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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It could be a scene from any African mobile phone ad: flanked by two mohawked teenagers and shuffling stiffly to a pulsing hip-hop beat, an old man puts a phone to his ear and addresses a young lady with an … read more »
Zimbabwe is one of the poorest country’s on Earth, but clearly despot Robert Mugabe doesn’t seem to care on his 89th birthday. The president celebrated it by immortalising himself in freshly minted gold coins and held a lavish party with … read more »
Edmund Msiska, zimeye. WHAT brouhaha was kicked up by that British conservative (or is it New Labour?) MP Kate Hoey’s proposal for the commemoration of the shooting of the viscount during the Rhodesian war! But brouhaha aside, the whole episode … read more »
HARARE – The ageing Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe says he has no regrets for spearheading the indigenisation and economic empowerment programme in Zimbabwe. Speaking in a wide ranging interview as part of his 89th birthday celebrations coming on this Saturday … read more »
By Joram Nyandoro, zimeye.org The appeals for peace from Zanu PF currently doing national and global rounds are a mere face saver. They have no practical follow-up, impact let alone arrests. Please mark my words. The murder of Christpowers Maisiri, … read more »
Posted in Article, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged Didymus Mutasa, Headlands, IndepthAfrica, Minister Without Portfolio, Mugabe, Robert Mugabe, Zanu-PF, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front
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HARARE – A rising tide of police harassment and the systematic crackdown on civic society and MDC supporters by State agents has, yet again, unmasked President Robert Mugabe as a master of double speak. Mugabe’s political opponents and analysts who … 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 »
By Cris Chinaka Harare – Robert Mugabe said he had a “divine task” to lead Zimbabwe, shrugging off concerns about his health and fitness for office as he prepares for what could be one the closest election battles since he … read more »
Posted in Article, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged Harare, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Morgan Tsvangirai, Mugabe, Robert Mugabe, Zanu-PF, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front
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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 »
On 6 February 2013, the draft for the new constitution of Zimbabwe finally reached the country’s parliament, which will engage in further discussion of the document. As all major parties support the new constitution, over which the population will vote … read more »
Posted in Article, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged IndepthAfrica, Morgan Tsvangirai, Movement for Democratic Change, Mugabe, Robert Mugabe, Zanu-PF, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union, 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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MUTARE – United States ambassador to Zimbabwe Bruce Wharton came face to face with controversial Zanu PF youth Sheila Mutsenhu who decided to strip naked in protest at sanctions targeted at members of the Mugabe regime. Mr Wharton had to … read more »
Posted in Guinea, Nigeria, South Africa, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged Manicaland Province, Mugabe, Mutare, Robert Mugabe, Wharton, Zanu-PF, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front
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Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe’s ZANU-PF party has told police to investigate five provincial leaders accused of swindling nearly a million dollars from diamond mining companies, an apparent image clean-up ahead of elections expected this year. State media said on Friday … read more »
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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zimeye.org The Chimurenga war left too many bloody memories that still haunt many to this day. The sad part was that the villagers were the ones who faced the music as they served as the sea for the Freedom Fighters … read more »
Posted in Article, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
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Tagged Chimoio, Chimurenga, Freedom Fighter, IndepthAfrica, Mozambique, Resistance movement, Rhodesia, Zanu-PF, Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front
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The curtain came down on what was another tumultuous year for Zimbabweans. 180 people perished on our ever deteriorating roads, claiming the life of Zimbabwe soccer legend, Adam Ndlovu whilst badly injuring Peter. It was yet another heartbreak with the … 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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