MDC spokesperson Obert Gutu – newzimbabwevision

‘We have stepped up plans to prosecute Moyo over corruption allegations’-Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc)

Posted on October 15, 2016October 15, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

The current corruption storm ripping President Robert Mugabe’s warring Zanu-PF apart intensified yesterday after the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) said it was stepping up its plans to prosecute under fire Higher Education minister Jonathan Moyo. Interestingly for political watchers, this came after Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa – who does not see eye to eye with Moyo – bluntly told his Cabinet colleagues in Parliament on Wednesday that they were not above the law and…

MDC-T Mourns The Death Of 31 Kwekwe Bus Disaster Victims

Posted on March 5, 2016March 5, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

The MDC would like to extend its deepest and heartfelt condolences to the families of the 31 people who tragically lost their lives on Thursday, March 3, 2016, in a road traffic accident involving a bus and a commuter omnibus near Kwekwe along the Harare-Bulawayo highway. This was yet another tragic accident that took place along our highways which, unfortunately, have become death traps. We call upon all road users, particularly drivers of public transport…

‘Mugabe Donation Of 300 Cattle To AU While 3 million Zimbabweans Face Starvation, Is Ridiculous’

Posted on February 29, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

President Robert Mugabe has come under withering attack for donating 300 cattle to the African Union (AU) to help it become less dependent on outside donors, instead of coming to the aid of Zimbabwean villagers in the middle of one of the worst droughts in decades. The ridiculed donation of cattle, handed over to AU deputy chairman Erastus Mwencha on Thursday, was said to be an honour of a pledge to the AU Foundation made…

‘ Zanu PF Will Regain Harare Control’-Zanu-PF Harare Commissar Mashayamombe

Posted on February 11, 2016February 11, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

Zanu-PF Harare political commissar Shadreck Mashayamombe says the year 2016 will see the ruling party extend its tentacles in the capital, that has been dominated by the MDC. Mashayamombe also said that the ruling party has the structures in place to ensure that Harare becomes Zanu-PF’s stronghold again. However, MDC spokesperson Obert Gutu disputes this saying that the people of Harare know what is good for them and that come 2018, they would vote for…

Nine Opposition Parties Sign Document Committing To Fight For Electoral Reforms

Posted on December 4, 2015 by newzimbabwevision

OPPOSITION leaders led by Morgan Tsvangirai of the MDC-T on Wednesday signed a document committing to fight for electoral reforms ahead of the 2018 vote. But the event was boycotted by a number of other political parties, indicating the lack of unity in the opposition ranks despite broad agreement on the need for electoral reforms. The local opposition, led by Tsvangirai, disputes President Robert Mugabe’s triumph at the 2013 election, claiming that – as with…

MDC-T Senator Mattson Hlalo, A ‘Nelson Chamisa Supporter’ Expelled From MDC T

Posted on November 1, 2015 by newzimbabwevision

MDC-T spokesperson Obert Gutu on Friday confirmed the party’s national council resolved to expel MDC-T Senator Mattson Hlalo. The Senator is believed to be a Nelson Chamisa supporter. MDC-T has never settled down following the stage-managed party congress by the autocratic Tsvangirai to deny Chamisa being elected into Secretary General. The Senator is being fired to reduce the continued political threat to Tsvangirai from the Chamisa camp. Tsvangirai, like Mugabe, is an autocrat who has…

Messenger Of Court Blocked By Soldiers From ZBC Studio Access For US$300,000 Debt Collection

Posted on September 26, 2015 by newzimbabwevision

BUSINESS came to a standstill for nearly three hours at ZBC’s Pockets Hill headquarters Friday morning when soldiers manning the gates refused the Messenger of Court access to the premises. ZBC premises around the country are guarded by the Zimbabwe National Army. The Deputy Sheriff and his staff wanted to attach the financially crippled State broadcaster’s property, including vehicles over unpaid water bills and other supplementary rates. ZBC owes Harare City Council more than…

Tsvangirai And Mujuru Emissaries Explore A United Strategy Challenge To Mugabe

Posted on September 11, 2015 by newzimbabwevision

The Daily News today revealed that opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai and former Vice President Joice Mujuru have been talking through emissaries over the past few months to explore how they can work together to challenge President Robert Mugabe and the post-congress Zanu-PF in the eagerly-anticipated 2018 national elections. While official spokespersons for the two camps were coy about the ongoing dialogue yesterday – choosing instead to talk broadly about the need for like-minded forces to…