Jacob Ngarivhume has sparked controversy after saying he has “no tears to shed” following the death of Linda Masarira, accusing the late LEAD leader of later turning against opposition allies who once supported her.
Tino Machakaire has appeared to criticise businessman Wicknell Chivayo following the controversial arrest of Chivayo’s ex-wife Sonja Madzikanda and her mother Tabitha Madzikanda. The minister urged young Zimbabweans to reject intimidation, abuse of power and humiliation during personal disputes.
Former Norton MP Temba Mliswa has criticised the arrest of Sonja and Tabitha Madzikanda, arguing the dispute linked to businessman Wicknell Chivayo should have remained a civil matter. Mliswa also launched a scathing attack on Zimbabwe Republic Police Commissioner General Stephen Mutamba, accusing the police force of corruption and abuse of power.
Former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has come under heavy criticism after reportedly dismissing a proposed opposition alliance opposing Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3. Activists, journalists, and political commentators accused Chamisa of weakening resistance efforts against controversial constitutional changes linked to President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Doug Coltart has formally submitted objections to Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 and is encouraging citizens to lodge their own submissions before the May 18 deadline. The move comes weeks after he was assaulted during chaotic parliamentary hearings on the proposed amendments.
A marathon parliamentary sitting descended into chaos after opposition MPs fought to keep the CAB3 debate open, leading to the dramatic ejection of Marondera Central legislator Caston Matewu.
A new analysis examines whether Zimbabwe is displaying the same warning signs that preceded the French Revolution, including elite privilege, economic hardship and mounting public resentment.
Political analyst Vivid Gwede argues that CAB3 may have the numbers to pass Parliament but has failed to persuade Zimbabweans of its merits after a bruising parliamentary debate.
Nelson Chamisa has defended his support for Madzibaba veShanduko after former MDC official Julius Magarangoma accused opposition leaders of abandoning activists once they are no longer politically useful.
