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CCC CHAMISA LAWYER Advocate Thabani Mpofu resigns Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa’s ally Advocate Thabani Mpofu has resigned as the chairperson of The Chambers – Advocates of Zimbabwe. Mpofu, known for starring in major cases and his colourful presentations, will be replaced by Advocate Regina Mabwe. Mpofu is the legal advisor to main opposition CCC leader Nelson Chamisa. He has represented Chamisa and the opposition in general on some electoral disputes,…

Sengezo Tshabangu wins again as 23 recalled CCC candidates are removed from the 3 February2024 ballot CCC’s interim secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu yesterday dealt the party’s beleaguered leader Nelson Chamisa yet another blow after High Court Judge Justice Pisirayi Kwenda ruled in favour of his application that the names of 23 party candidates be removed from the ballot papers to be used in the February 3 by-elections. Those barred from contesting in the polls to be…

CCC leader Chamisa hints on alternative as CCC Sec gen Tshabangu fights on While 2023 was dramatic politically, this year seems to be a continuation of more drama. Last year closed with Sengezo Tshabangu’s axe hanging around the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader, Nelson Chamisa and his allies. Tshabangu’s recall of CCC elected officials forced by-elections in December that saw Zanu-PF winning seats in Matabeleland and this year opens with another leg of by-elections…

MDC PRESIDENT Douglas Mwonzora elected as spokesperson of NERA not NERO Douglas Mwonzora, the president of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), was elected as the spokesperson for the National Electoral Reforms Agenda (NERA) in Zimbabwe on January 18, 2024. NERA is a coalition of 25 political parties, including some that did not participate in the 2023 elections. Mwonzora explained that NERA aims to advocate for electoral reforms in the country, given Zimbabwe’s history…

GUKURAHUNDI GENOCIDE workshop raises eyebrows over sidelining of chief’s role An invitation to a sensitisation meeting in Bulawayo sent to media editors regarding the Gukurahundi outreach community programme has cast doubt on the National Chiefs Council’s authority over the genocide resolution process. The invitation was sent by the Gukurahundi Steering Committee, represented by Virginia Mabiza, the Attorney General and a former permanent secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs. “Please be advised…

‘CHAMISA has no power to fire, recall Harare Mayor’ says CCC Sec Gen Sengezo Tshabangu Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Secretary General Sengezo Tshabangu has written to Local Government Minister Winston Chitando dismissing a decision by his party leader Nelson Chamisa to fire Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume. Mafume was fired Tuesday night for colluding with Tshabangu to axe successive Harare Mayors so that he could retain his post after August’s Harmonised Elections. He was accused…

ZIMBABWE Bulawayo Polytechnic bans womens ‘revealing’ clothes by students, visitors Authorities at the Bulawayo Polytechnic have banned wearing “revealing” and “see-through” clothing and other forms of dress codes viewed as indecent at the tertiary institution. In a notice to the Bulawayo Polytechnic Community, college principal Chiedza Masanganise drew a list of dress codes she said were now prohibited at the tertiary institution. “Please be advised that the following dressing is not recommended on Bulawayo Polytechnic…

INNOCENT RAIL WORKERS ‘fitted up’ for thefts by racist white British police officer formerly (South Rhodesia/ Zimbabwe) posthumously cleared Martin Evans Saliah Mehmet and Basil Peterkin had their 1977 theft convictions quashed posthumously by the Court of Appeal Saliah Mehmet and Basil Peterkin had their 1977 theft convictions quashed posthumously by the Court of Appeal – PA Two British Rail workers jailed for theft almost 50 years ago have had their convictions quashed posthumously after…

400 DEAD, 10,000 INFECTED BY CHOLERA outbreak in Zambia Zambia is reeling from a major cholera outbreak that has killed more than 400 people and infected more than 10,000, leading authorities to order schools across the country to remain shut after the end-of-year holidays. A large soccer stadium in the capital city has been converted into a treatment facility. The Zambian government is embarking on a mass vaccination program and says it’s providing clean water…

‘PLAWN MOTORS Bulawayo job advert wants Shonas only for bike messenger job by Nkululeko Nkomo Plawn Motors, a renowned automotive company based in Harare, is under fire for an allegedly discriminatory job advertisement that explicitly favors Shona-speaking candidates over the predominantly Ndebele-speaking population in Bulawayo. The company’s recent call for a bike messenger, with proficiency in both Shona and English, has sparked outrage and accusations of tribalism within the community. In a scathing critique, veteran…