Hopewell Chin’ono once had a cordial relationship with President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa and this relationship was fuelled by ambitions of becoming ZBC CEO. Contrary to the combative stance he holds today, Chin’ono once positioned himself as an ally of the “New Dispensation,” openly declaring that he “supported the transition” that brought Mnangagwa to power in …
Opinion piece by Tonderai Mukwasi Dear Zimbabwe Republic Police are you aware that Job Sikhala was the mastermind behind the murders of Cain Nkala and Patrick Nabanyama? My brother Edson Mukwasi worked closely with Job Sikhala and they were a ruthless terror causing gang that committed serious atrocities and managed to get away with it. …
HARARE — Political strategist and activist Sipho Malunga is reported to have mobilized $2 million to fund efforts opposing ZANU-PF’s 2030 Vision agenda, signaling a ramp-up in political activity as the country edges closer to critical policy and electoral milestones. Sources familiar with the funding efforts say that the announcement of the $2 million pot has triggered a flurry of activity …
HARARE — Veteran politician Saviour Kasukuwere continues to make headlines, not only for his political maneuvering but also for his uncanny ability to emerge unscathed from Zimbabwe’s most turbulent political battles. Activists and political commentators are now warning the public and fellow politicians to exercise caution when associating with Kasukuwere, pointing to a series of high-profile cases in which his …
HARARE — Zimbabwe’s ruling party, ZANU-PF, is reportedly preparing for a major reshuffle of its Politburo, a move insiders say could affect key positions including the Commissariat, Information and Publicity, and Secretary-General, as the party grapples with growing internal challenges. Sources within the party cite a failure to conduct cell verification exercises and internal elections, coupled with the expiry of terms …
HARARE — Veteran politician Saviour Kasukuwere is making waves in Zimbabwean politics, successfully uniting opposition leaders outside Nelson Chamisa’s CCC in what insiders are calling a historic coalition. Sources say this group is now the largest gathering of activists and politicians set to challenge the ruling ZANU-PF in the crucial 2026-2027 political cycle. The move is widely seen as a direct lead-up to …
PAKAIPA — Social media is ablaze after reports surfaced that Kudzai Saruwaka, a close associate of Madzibaba Veshanduko, has been accused of selling out the spiritual leader to political interests. Saruwaka, whose background remains largely unclear, has recently been at the center of controversy for allegedly aligning Madzibaba with certain political figures, prompting claims that the religious leader’s independence is being …
PAKAIPA — Zimbabwean political commentator and entrepreneur Felistas Sibongile Mutsakani has come under intense scrutiny on social media following the release of a video in which she criticized international sanctions. The video has sparked widespread mockery and criticism, with users pointing to her poor English and incoherent speechas central points of ridicule. In the short clip, Mutsakani argued that …
PAKAIPA — Zimbabwe’s political landscape is witnessing another potential shake-up as Advocate Thabani Mpofu, one of the country’s most outspoken legal minds and political commentators, appears to be drifting away from Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa. Over the past week, Mpofu has been sending strong signals via social media that he may now align with …
PAKAIPA- Sparks are set to fly in Cabinet today as three powerful ministers go head-to-head over the soaring prices of bread, wheat, and flour, with insiders warning that “fireworks are guaranteed.” In one corner sits the Minister of Agriculture, fiercely defending his ministry’s billion-dollar farming programs. In another stands the Minister of Finance, who’s reportedly had enough — accusing …