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While the battle over Zimbabwe's constitutional amendments to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term, lengthen presidential tenure and introduce a raft of controversial political, electoral and governance reforms intensifies across the country, main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has taken a curious position which says "there is no constitution in this country" to defend, meaning there is no need for this fight anyway except on his terms, parameters and front. Chamisa is at loggerheads with organisations like Constitution Defenders Forum led by Tendai Biti and Defend the Constitution Platform convened by Jameson Timba, among several other civic and opposition groups fighting government's bid to change the political, electoral and governance systems.
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While the battle over Zimbabwe's constitutional amendments to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term, lengthen presidential tenure and introduce a raft of controversial political, electoral and governance reforms intensifies across the country, main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has taken a curious position which says "there is no constitution in this country" to defend, meaning there is no need for this fight anyway except on his terms, parameters and front. Chamisa is at loggerheads with organisations like Constitution Defenders Forum led by Tendai Biti and Defend the Constitution Platform convened by Jameson Timba, among several other civic and opposition groups fighting government's bid to change the political, electoral and governance systems.

TheNewsHawks

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These are the remarks by Nelson Chamisa which have sparked a sharp conflict with his former opposition colleagues after he claimed that Zimbabwe has "no constitution to defend" because it has been "shredded" by the ruling Zanu PF. Chamisa dismissed the current national debate over President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s plan to to extend his rule to 2030 as a "sideshow", saying the constitutional order has already collapsed. Former opposition allies in the Defend the Constitution Platform (DCP), including Jameson Timba, Tendai Biti, Jacob Ngarivhume and Munyaradzi Gwisayi, have described this as misleading amd reckless. They argue it undermines their legal and political efforts to block constitutional amendments to extend Mnangagwa’s rule. Upon his return to active politics, Chamisa launched "Agenda 2026," a movement he claims requires "new wine skins" and will not include old structures or figures from his former party, CCC. Colleagues view this as a move to disrupt existing opposition unity and "gaslight" the public. Chamisa continues to defend his "strategic ambiguity" model —operating without defined leadership structures — which former colleagues blame for the "hijacking" of the CCC by rivals like Sengezo Tshabangu. Some critics within the opposition have accused Chamisa of having a "secret deal" with Mnangagwa and the government to divide the opposition in exchange for his own personal safety, material benefits and money, allegations that he has vehemently denied.
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These are the remarks by Nelson Chamisa which have sparked a sharp conflict with his former opposition colleagues after he claimed that Zimbabwe has "no constitution to defend" because it has been "shredded" by the ruling Zanu PF. Chamisa dismissed the current national debate over President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s plan to to extend his rule to 2030 as a "sideshow", saying the constitutional order has already collapsed. Former opposition allies in the Defend the Constitution Platform (DCP), including Jameson Timba, Tendai Biti, Jacob Ngarivhume and Munyaradzi Gwisayi, have described this as misleading amd reckless. They argue it undermines their legal and political efforts to block constitutional amendments to extend Mnangagwa’s rule. Upon his return to active politics, Chamisa launched "Agenda 2026," a movement he claims requires "new wine skins" and will not include old structures or figures from his former party, CCC. Colleagues view this as a move to disrupt existing opposition unity and "gaslight" the public. Chamisa continues to defend his "strategic ambiguity" model —operating without defined leadership structures — which former colleagues blame for the "hijacking" of the CCC by rivals like Sengezo Tshabangu. Some critics within the opposition have accused Chamisa of having a "secret deal" with Mnangagwa and the government to divide the opposition in exchange for his own personal safety, material benefits and money, allegations that he has vehemently denied.

TheNewsHawks

31,863 views • 5 months ago

A court in Zimbabwe has ordered former finance minister Tendai Biti to surrender his passport and report to the police twice a week. Biti, who is leading opposition to planned constitutional amendments that would allow 83-year-old President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his rule and have the presidency elected by Parliament rather than the public, is also barred from convening or addressing public gatherings. Mnangagwa, who came to power after a popular military coup against Mugabe in 2017, has said he will step down when his second term ends in 2028. However, he has not publicly opposed his ruling ZANU-PF party’s push to extend his term. His Cabinet approved the amendment proposal in February before sending it to Parliament, where the ruling party holds a majority. The proposed changes would postpone elections to 2030, allow the president to be elected by Parliament instead of by popular vote and extend both the presidential term and those of members of Parliament from five to seven years. Police in recent months have banned meetings and arrested people for gathering to express opposition to the proposed changes to ‌the constitution. Source: The Associated Press. File footage: SABC News.
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A court in Zimbabwe has ordered former finance minister Tendai Biti to surrender his passport and report to the police twice a week. Biti, who is leading opposition to planned constitutional amendments that would allow 83-year-old President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his rule and have the presidency elected by Parliament rather than the public, is also barred from convening or addressing public gatherings. Mnangagwa, who came to power after a popular military coup against Mugabe in 2017, has said he will step down when his second term ends in 2028. However, he has not publicly opposed his ruling ZANU-PF party’s push to extend his term. His Cabinet approved the amendment proposal in February before sending it to Parliament, where the ruling party holds a majority. The proposed changes would postpone elections to 2030, allow the president to be elected by Parliament instead of by popular vote and extend both the presidential term and those of members of Parliament from five to seven years. Police in recent months have banned meetings and arrested people for gathering to express opposition to the proposed changes to ‌the constitution. Source: The Associated Press. File footage: SABC News.

Kennedy Wandera

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🟢The disintegration of the main opposition CCC under Nelson Chamisa due to leadership, organisational and structural failures, as well as through infiltration by Zanu PF, state security agents and sabotage amid defections has given the ruling party free rein on the political landscape and in the constitutional amendment battle to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term and change the electoral and governance systems.
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🟢The disintegration of the main opposition CCC under Nelson Chamisa due to leadership, organisational and structural failures, as well as through infiltration by Zanu PF, state security agents and sabotage amid defections has given the ruling party free rein on the political landscape and in the constitutional amendment battle to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term and change the electoral and governance systems.

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Prominent Zimbabwean lawyer Nqobani Sithole of Sithole Law Chambers, who handled the Tawanda Muchehiwa abduction case in July 2020 and the dramatic Sengezo Tshabangu seizure of the now virtually captured opposition CCC, has been in the news of late regarding the withdrawn high-stakes Constitutional Court application by Matabeleland pressure group Ibhetshu LikaZulu and its secretary-general Mbuso Fuzwayo's challenging President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s 2030 agenda and a raft of contentious constitutional amendments. Sithole says his client had a genuine and strong case to challenge Mnangagwa’s bid to lengthen his term of office and make changes to the political, electoral and governance systems, but was subjected to vicious and malicious attacks on media and social media platforms without any justification and facts to prove accusations against him. As a result, Fuzwayo, a veteran and determined human rights activist, withdrew the case to protect his reputation, but in the process an opportunity was lost to block Mnangagwa’s political agenda.
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Prominent Zimbabwean lawyer Nqobani Sithole of Sithole Law Chambers, who handled the Tawanda Muchehiwa abduction case in July 2020 and the dramatic Sengezo Tshabangu seizure of the now virtually captured opposition CCC, has been in the news of late regarding the withdrawn high-stakes Constitutional Court application by Matabeleland pressure group Ibhetshu LikaZulu and its secretary-general Mbuso Fuzwayo's challenging President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s 2030 agenda and a raft of contentious constitutional amendments. Sithole says his client had a genuine and strong case to challenge Mnangagwa’s bid to lengthen his term of office and make changes to the political, electoral and governance systems, but was subjected to vicious and malicious attacks on media and social media platforms without any justification and facts to prove accusations against him. As a result, Fuzwayo, a veteran and determined human rights activist, withdrew the case to protect his reputation, but in the process an opportunity was lost to block Mnangagwa’s political agenda.

TheNewsHawks

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Zimbabwean opposition veteran and constitutional lawyer Tendai Biti, who is former Finance minister, addressed a major town hall meeting of Zimbabweans in the United Kingdom. The public gathering was hosted by the civic organisation he leads, Constitution Defenders Forum (CDF)'s UK Federation at John Foster Hall in Leicester on Saturday. The primary focus of his address was the contentious Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No.3) Bill. Biti, who serves as a convener for the CDF, provided a detailed breakdown of the proposed legislative changes and mobilied the diaspora to protect the country's constitution and democratic governance.
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Zimbabwean opposition veteran and constitutional lawyer Tendai Biti, who is former Finance minister, addressed a major town hall meeting of Zimbabweans in the United Kingdom. The public gathering was hosted by the civic organisation he leads, Constitution Defenders Forum (CDF)'s UK Federation at John Foster Hall in Leicester on Saturday. The primary focus of his address was the contentious Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No.3) Bill. Biti, who serves as a convener for the CDF, provided a detailed breakdown of the proposed legislative changes and mobilied the diaspora to protect the country's constitution and democratic governance.

TheNewsHawks

21,920 views • 1 month ago

The Republic of Togo has been thrown into a state of turmoil amidst widespread agitations and protests over constitutional reforms that allow the current president, Faure Gnassingbé to remain in power indefinitely. Youth groups and activists have led the major protests, calling for his immediate resignation in the first ever protests since 2022, after a ban on mass demonstrations was imposed. A son of the former president of Togo, Gnassingbé Eyademéma, the 59-year old was sworn in after the death of his father in 2005 and has since ruled the nation. In May 2025 after a completion of his 20 years rule in February, he was sworn in as the first president of the Council of Ministers, a powerful role that has no official term limits and described by opposition figures as a ‘constitutional coup’.
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The Republic of Togo has been thrown into a state of turmoil amidst widespread agitations and protests over constitutional reforms that allow the current president, Faure Gnassingbé to remain in power indefinitely. Youth groups and activists have led the major protests, calling for his immediate resignation in the first ever protests since 2022, after a ban on mass demonstrations was imposed. A son of the former president of Togo, Gnassingbé Eyademéma, the 59-year old was sworn in after the death of his father in 2005 and has since ruled the nation. In May 2025 after a completion of his 20 years rule in February, he was sworn in as the first president of the Council of Ministers, a powerful role that has no official term limits and described by opposition figures as a ‘constitutional coup’.

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#ZimOppositionDeadAmidCapture In a political development which further confirms that Zimbabwe's opposition movement is now all but dead due to a combination of factors, including vote-buying by the ruling party, internal divisions and lack of leadership, Zanu PF candidate Freedom Murechu yesterday won the Nkulumane constituency by-election in Bulawayo with 3 416 votes. The by-election was conducted to fill the seat left vacant following the death of Nkulumane Member of Parliament Desire Moyo in a road accident on October 10. Independent candidate Rodney Jele came second with 745 votes, while Auxikia Zitha got 325. Mothusi "Madlela" Ndlovu of CCC got 320 votes, Fuzwayo Mbuso (independent) 121; Alson Moyo (EFF) 65, Nompilo Malaba Ncube (ZANC) 18, Ethel Sibanda (MDC-T) 23, Vivian Siziba (Zapu) 110 and Ester Zitha (independent) 325. The main opposition CCC now lies in ruins due to authoritarian political repression by the state, internal divisions, infiltration and its leader Nelson Chamisa's dramatic surrender to capture by the ruling party following the hijacking of the movement by his rivals from within and external forces, among other things. The current opposition situation is more complex and involves a mix of severe internal challenges and sustained repression by the ruling Zanu PF. The opposition in Zimbabwe is best described as fragmented, embattled, and captured. This is not new. The opposition has historically struggled with internal divisions, factionalism, and a lack of unified strategy, which critics argue has made it vulnerable to Zanu PF's systemic authoritarian tactics. The CCC experienced significant internal turmoil after Chamisa abruptly resigned in January 2024, claiming the party was "infiltrated" and "hijacked" by Zanu PF elements, which is part of politics in authoritarian political environments, leaving the party in disarray with no clear leader and direction. This followed a pattern of dubious court rulings and a wave of recalls of elected officials triggered by Sengezo Tshabangu's actions that critics say were orchestrated by the ruling party to weaken the opposition. Analysts say Zanu PF has now successfully co-opted the CCC, creating a "loyal opposition" through repression, judicial endorsements and patronage that give its captured members access to material privileges, resources and money. The internal wrangling and ineffectiveness within the opposition have led to a further dip in public trust, with some former supporters feeling their decades of hope and sacrifice have been betrayed. This will have a telling impact in the next elections, particularly as Zanu PF is changing the political system to consolidate hegemony. Besides repression, the ongoing protracted economic crisis has further undermined opposition political mobilisation and exposed its leaders and members to co-option through monetary rewards, patronage and trinkets. Having resigned from the CCC in early 2024 to distance himself from its "hijacked" structures, Chamisa has spent the year vaguely signalling a "reset". Recently, he hinted at a new "citizen-centric" movement to be unveiled soon, although he has been insinuating this for almost two years now without action amid growing disillusionment at the opposition support base. Despite these challenges, the remnants of opposition and civil society continue to condemn Zanu PF rule. Zanu PF itself is also divided and is currently reeling from a new bout of internal strife, fuelled by renewed succession infighting. Furthermore, efforts by some within Zanu PF to amend the constitution to extend President Mnangagwa's term beyond 2028 have widened internal divisions and renewed political tensions over succession, which analysts see as a potential area of vulnerability for the ruling party. However, Zanu PF political hegemony remains unchallenged by a weak and divided opposition which has collapsed and fragmented into rival factions as shown by yesterday's Nkulumane by-election.
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#ZimOppositionDeadAmidCapture In a political development which further confirms that Zimbabwe's opposition movement is now all but dead due to a combination of factors, including vote-buying by the ruling party, internal divisions and lack of leadership, Zanu PF candidate Freedom Murechu yesterday won the Nkulumane constituency by-election in Bulawayo with 3 416 votes. The by-election was conducted to fill the seat left vacant following the death of Nkulumane Member of Parliament Desire Moyo in a road accident on October 10. Independent candidate Rodney Jele came second with 745 votes, while Auxikia Zitha got 325. Mothusi "Madlela" Ndlovu of CCC got 320 votes, Fuzwayo Mbuso (independent) 121; Alson Moyo (EFF) 65, Nompilo Malaba Ncube (ZANC) 18, Ethel Sibanda (MDC-T) 23, Vivian Siziba (Zapu) 110 and Ester Zitha (independent) 325. The main opposition CCC now lies in ruins due to authoritarian political repression by the state, internal divisions, infiltration and its leader Nelson Chamisa's dramatic surrender to capture by the ruling party following the hijacking of the movement by his rivals from within and external forces, among other things. The current opposition situation is more complex and involves a mix of severe internal challenges and sustained repression by the ruling Zanu PF. The opposition in Zimbabwe is best described as fragmented, embattled, and captured. This is not new. The opposition has historically struggled with internal divisions, factionalism, and a lack of unified strategy, which critics argue has made it vulnerable to Zanu PF's systemic authoritarian tactics. The CCC experienced significant internal turmoil after Chamisa abruptly resigned in January 2024, claiming the party was "infiltrated" and "hijacked" by Zanu PF elements, which is part of politics in authoritarian political environments, leaving the party in disarray with no clear leader and direction. This followed a pattern of dubious court rulings and a wave of recalls of elected officials triggered by Sengezo Tshabangu's actions that critics say were orchestrated by the ruling party to weaken the opposition. Analysts say Zanu PF has now successfully co-opted the CCC, creating a "loyal opposition" through repression, judicial endorsements and patronage that give its captured members access to material privileges, resources and money. The internal wrangling and ineffectiveness within the opposition have led to a further dip in public trust, with some former supporters feeling their decades of hope and sacrifice have been betrayed. This will have a telling impact in the next elections, particularly as Zanu PF is changing the political system to consolidate hegemony. Besides repression, the ongoing protracted economic crisis has further undermined opposition political mobilisation and exposed its leaders and members to co-option through monetary rewards, patronage and trinkets. Having resigned from the CCC in early 2024 to distance himself from its "hijacked" structures, Chamisa has spent the year vaguely signalling a "reset". Recently, he hinted at a new "citizen-centric" movement to be unveiled soon, although he has been insinuating this for almost two years now without action amid growing disillusionment at the opposition support base. Despite these challenges, the remnants of opposition and civil society continue to condemn Zanu PF rule. Zanu PF itself is also divided and is currently reeling from a new bout of internal strife, fuelled by renewed succession infighting. Furthermore, efforts by some within Zanu PF to amend the constitution to extend President Mnangagwa's term beyond 2028 have widened internal divisions and renewed political tensions over succession, which analysts see as a potential area of vulnerability for the ruling party. However, Zanu PF political hegemony remains unchallenged by a weak and divided opposition which has collapsed and fragmented into rival factions as shown by yesterday's Nkulumane by-election.

TheNewsHawks

11,465 views • 6 months ago

Civil Rights Group, Le Front Citoyen Togo Debout has accused Togolese government agencies of killing at least seven (7) protesters and committing other heinous crimes against citizens in the recent protests against Faure Gnassingbé , who has had his grip on power since 2005, after succeeding his father. According to the group, seven bodies of some protesters allegedly arrested and tortured by soldiers and pro government militia groups have been recovered from rivers in the National capital. The three days uprising and protests in the Francophone country, follows a crackdown on major opposition figures and amendments to the constitution which made Faure Gnassingbé, President of the council of ministers, a role that has no official term limits.
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Civil Rights Group, Le Front Citoyen Togo Debout has accused Togolese government agencies of killing at least seven (7) protesters and committing other heinous crimes against citizens in the recent protests against Faure Gnassingbé , who has had his grip on power since 2005, after succeeding his father. According to the group, seven bodies of some protesters allegedly arrested and tortured by soldiers and pro government militia groups have been recovered from rivers in the National capital. The three days uprising and protests in the Francophone country, follows a crackdown on major opposition figures and amendments to the constitution which made Faure Gnassingbé, President of the council of ministers, a role that has no official term limits.

SIKAOFFICIAL🦍

22,962 views • 1 year ago

Tonderai Chidawa, President of the Zimbabwe Youth Action Platform, an affiliate of Zanu PF and its youth League, says the 2030 agenda to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule beyond his 2028 second term constitutional limit is on and the window for different views on it has now closed. This comes ahead of the ruling party's annual conference in Mutare from 13-18 October, which aims to pass a resolution supporting its Bulawayo decision last year to extend Mnangagwa’s rule to 2030. But Mnangagwa indicated during a Zanu PF Central Committee meeting in Harare on Thursday that the elections are going ahead as scheduled in 2028, rejecting the 2030 agenda. He has publicly said he will step down when his term ends in 2028 because he is a "constitutionalist". However, Mnangagwa has been indicating right and turning left on this issue, with his staunch allies vigorously pushing for the 2030 agenda at his behest.
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Tonderai Chidawa, President of the Zimbabwe Youth Action Platform, an affiliate of Zanu PF and its youth League, says the 2030 agenda to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule beyond his 2028 second term constitutional limit is on and the window for different views on it has now closed. This comes ahead of the ruling party's annual conference in Mutare from 13-18 October, which aims to pass a resolution supporting its Bulawayo decision last year to extend Mnangagwa’s rule to 2030. But Mnangagwa indicated during a Zanu PF Central Committee meeting in Harare on Thursday that the elections are going ahead as scheduled in 2028, rejecting the 2030 agenda. He has publicly said he will step down when his term ends in 2028 because he is a "constitutionalist". However, Mnangagwa has been indicating right and turning left on this issue, with his staunch allies vigorously pushing for the 2030 agenda at his behest.

TheNewsHawks

13,435 views • 10 months ago

'Spotlight on Zimbabwe' explores the country’s chaotic opposition following the exit of CCC President Nelson Chamisa. In just under half a year, Chamisa's stance has shifted significantly, from relying on divine intervention for a positive 2023 election outcome for his CCC party, to proclaiming that God will facilitate change through a fresh entity. Following his resignation, he stated the Holy Spirit as his advisor. Chamisa's moves raise questions about the state of leadership in the country. Is Zimbabwe’s problem weak leadership from both government and opposition? Journalist Violet Gonda presents: ‘Chamisa says CCC you later’
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'Spotlight on Zimbabwe' explores the country’s chaotic opposition following the exit of CCC President Nelson Chamisa. In just under half a year, Chamisa's stance has shifted significantly, from relying on divine intervention for a positive 2023 election outcome for his CCC party, to proclaiming that God will facilitate change through a fresh entity. Following his resignation, he stated the Holy Spirit as his advisor. Chamisa's moves raise questions about the state of leadership in the country. Is Zimbabwe’s problem weak leadership from both government and opposition? Journalist Violet Gonda presents: ‘Chamisa says CCC you later’

Violet Gonda

139,669 views • 2 years ago

In a new development, Mathias Mpuuga, the former Leader of Opposition in Parliament, has launched a new vicious assault on Bobi Wine, leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP). Mpuuga's vitriolic outburst comes on the heels of his unceremonious departure from his deputy president position at NUP, amid abuse of office and corruption. Furthermore, Mpuuga's omission of his significant roles and positions within NUP, including Leader of Opposition, deputy president, and parliamentary commissioner, has been seen as a glaring attempt to rewrite history after he claimed that he was the missing link of the party. YouTube -
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In a new development, Mathias Mpuuga, the former Leader of Opposition in Parliament, has launched a new vicious assault on Bobi Wine, leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP). Mpuuga's vitriolic outburst comes on the heels of his unceremonious departure from his deputy president position at NUP, amid abuse of office and corruption. Furthermore, Mpuuga's omission of his significant roles and positions within NUP, including Leader of Opposition, deputy president, and parliamentary commissioner, has been seen as a glaring attempt to rewrite history after he claimed that he was the missing link of the party. YouTube -

Mordecai Muriisa ™️

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#IronyWritLargeAndLies Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa's former adviser Trevor Ncube, a local media publisher who owns Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) with the President's son-in-law Gerald Mlotshwa, has raised new controversy with fresh attacks on main opposition CCC leader Nelson Chamisa whom he says does not listen to anybody. Ncube has been consistently lambasting Chamisa calling him all sorts of names, going as far as insinuating he is a tribalist and dictator, but the CCC leader typically does not reply. Ncube owns AMH, publishers of NewsDay, Zimbabwe Independent, The Standard and online broadcasting platform Heart & Soul. NewsDay and Heart & Soul are names of Ncube's media platforms derived from BBC programmes. Although he postures as a neutral political observer who only wants to fix Zimbabwe's problems, Ncube - who behaves as if he has a God-ordained mission to do that - is actually a partisan political player operating in the dark shadows and an opportunist who hops from one party to another. He has been all over the place politically - from Zapu to MDC, then Mavambo/Kusile/Dawn, Alliance for People's Agenda (APA) and most recently Zanu PF by association. He is also a longtime Mnangagwa ally. Ncube's politics is not based on discernible ideological and policy ideation, values and principles, but opportunism and self-interest. He is also not principled. For instance, Ncube just went AWOL (Absent Without Official Leave) in 2017 when he was APA chair only to emerge as Mnangagwa’s adviser after the November 2017 coup without even officially resigning from his party. Ncube joined Mnangagwa’s coup project and became its media mouthpiece in a bid to revive his faltering publishing business interests after losing control of the Mail & Guardin in South Africa. He wanted radio and television licences to expand his media interests, while repaying a US$2 million debt to the Media Development Investment Fund, an American fund which provides debt and equity finance for independent media in countries where access to reliable news and information is under threat. APA had been formed in June 2017, with prominent business executive and academic Nkosana Moyo as the leader. Ncube's jumping ship and joining the coup gravy train led to Moyo to reflect and tellingly say that he had sadly come to realise that some Zimbabweans are not fighting to change the system, but to be part of it. Ncube went on to become a vocal and enthusiastic member of Mnangagwa’s Presidential Advisory Council (PAC) in his ill-fated political adventure. Ironically, Ncube keeps on complaining about Chamisa not taking his advice when he was Mnangagwa’s adviser. Ncube says Chamisa does not listen and repeatedly keeps on referring to a photo he took with him seven years ago as evidence of their meetings to discuss local political issues, justifying his conclusion and attacks on the CCC leader on the basis of one interaction seven years ago. However, The NewsHawks has checked the facts and found out that Ncube is conveniently manipulating one meeting he had with Chamisa in 2016 to make it appear as if they have been meeting when Chamisa was already a party political leader in the context of what is currently happening in Zimbabwe. A Chamisa adviser told The NewsHawks: "We have seen the video and remarks by Mr Trevor Ncube in which he attacks our leader Nelson Chamisa and says all sorts of things about him. We have no problem with Ncube or anyone for that matter legitimately criticising Chamisa as a leader, a hugely popular one at that. Ncube has a constitutional and legitimate right to criticise him and other political leaders. That's what should happen in a democracy. "However, Ncube must stop crudely misrepresenting and manipulating one meeting he had with Chamisa seven years ago for cheap political capital, publicity and relevance. In fact, he must stop lying about it. We have kept quiet throughout his lies and drama for far too long. I think we now need to set the record straight in the public interest and stop this charade. "The facts are very clear on this issue. Ncube invited Chamisa to his office in Graniteside, Harare, where AMH operates from on 5 August 2016 to discuss local political issues, including the formation of APA. Ncube wanted Chamisa to be part of that process led by Nkosana Moyo. At that meeting Ncube told Chamisa that he had held many consultative meetings in Zimbabwe and South Africa on the APA project, which he claimed was supported by telecoms mogul Strive Masiyiwa and many other prominent business people, some of whom ended up with him as Mnangagwa's advisers. "At the time, Chamisa had just been appointed one of the three vice-presidents of the MDC-T by the late Morgan Tsvangirai the month before, that is in July 2016. So he was not the leader of the MDC-T at that time and didn't even know one day he will lead the party. In that meeting, Chamisa told Ncube upfront that while he appreciated the invitation to join APA he was not able to do so because he wanted to help Tsvangirai rejuvenate the MDC-T post the 2013 elections and prepare for the 2018 elections. So Chamisa politely declined Ncube's offer to join APA. The idea was to use Chamisa's growing social base to back Moyo as APA leader in his presidential election bid in 2018. "The meeting, which ran for close to two hours from around 9am to just before 11am (that photo was taken at that time), ended on a somewhat sour note with fake smiles because Chamisa had rejected the APA invitation, saying he is a loyal MDC-T member and one of the leaders. Interestingly, it ended with a prayer. "Ncube gave Chamisa a book by Harvard Business School professor Bill George with Peter Sims titled True North, which is about leadership. Since then, Ncube has not spoken to Chamisa, not even once, except on 14 July 2021 when he sent a condolence message to him after a family bereavement. So Ncube is lying that he has engaged Chamisa on political issues and he doesn't listen. There is no such thing; it's just a needless malicious campaign and posturing. Chamisa talks to many people and takes ideas and proposals from them. He implements what is strategic and practical for the CCC given political conditions and circumstances. The claim that Chamisa doesn't listen, does not have structures, works alone and is a dictator is nonsense. He is a democratic leader who believes change can only be secured through democratic elections. Some may not like his style, but that is normal in politics. There is a difference between style, strategy and substance. In any case, why should Chamisa listen to advice coming from his rival's advisers? Ncube is a known Mnangagwa ally and now he works with his son-in-law at his media business. So why on earth would Chamisa listen to advice from that sort of a dishonest person who even lies about a meeting held seven years ago in a totally different setting, time and space? That's ridiculous. Let's must learn to discuss ideas, not people and events; this noisy mediocrity which pervades our polity masquerading as insightful leading lights of our politics is now part of the problem rather than the solution. He has his own system and team that he works with. It's ridiculous to suggest that Chamisa won 44% of the vote going by official results, which we reject as a fraud, and all those seats in parliament alone. How is that possible really? Is he superhuman? He works with others, but it is also true that other people are not happy. That's what happens in politics. He is also fully aware of critical issues that he needs to address urgently, that is the limitations and weaknesses from a political, structural, organisational and strategic point of view. Chamisa welcomes ideas and criticism from well-meaning people, not some malicious malcontents and bullies. He is a bona fide opposition leader who genuinely wants a solution to the country's problems and he is open to working with other people who seriously want to resolve national issues, not noise-makers and impostors. It's time we challenge these false and negative narratives by people who are more opposed to the opposition than the ruling party. Chamisa is an opposition leader trying to help a find a solution to our country's problems, he is not the leader of the country and the problem. He is the alternative to a failed leadership and its policies that have ruined the country with devastation consequences for all, especially the poor and vulnerable. He may have his own weaknesses like all of us, but he is the best alternative at the moment. Anything else is just mere wishful thinking and drama."
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#IronyWritLargeAndLies Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa's former adviser Trevor Ncube, a local media publisher who owns Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) with the President's son-in-law Gerald Mlotshwa, has raised new controversy with fresh attacks on main opposition CCC leader Nelson Chamisa whom he says does not listen to anybody. Ncube has been consistently lambasting Chamisa calling him all sorts of names, going as far as insinuating he is a tribalist and dictator, but the CCC leader typically does not reply. Ncube owns AMH, publishers of NewsDay, Zimbabwe Independent, The Standard and online broadcasting platform Heart & Soul. NewsDay and Heart & Soul are names of Ncube's media platforms derived from BBC programmes. Although he postures as a neutral political observer who only wants to fix Zimbabwe's problems, Ncube - who behaves as if he has a God-ordained mission to do that - is actually a partisan political player operating in the dark shadows and an opportunist who hops from one party to another. He has been all over the place politically - from Zapu to MDC, then Mavambo/Kusile/Dawn, Alliance for People's Agenda (APA) and most recently Zanu PF by association. He is also a longtime Mnangagwa ally. Ncube's politics is not based on discernible ideological and policy ideation, values and principles, but opportunism and self-interest. He is also not principled. For instance, Ncube just went AWOL (Absent Without Official Leave) in 2017 when he was APA chair only to emerge as Mnangagwa’s adviser after the November 2017 coup without even officially resigning from his party. Ncube joined Mnangagwa’s coup project and became its media mouthpiece in a bid to revive his faltering publishing business interests after losing control of the Mail & Guardin in South Africa. He wanted radio and television licences to expand his media interests, while repaying a US$2 million debt to the Media Development Investment Fund, an American fund which provides debt and equity finance for independent media in countries where access to reliable news and information is under threat. APA had been formed in June 2017, with prominent business executive and academic Nkosana Moyo as the leader. Ncube's jumping ship and joining the coup gravy train led to Moyo to reflect and tellingly say that he had sadly come to realise that some Zimbabweans are not fighting to change the system, but to be part of it. Ncube went on to become a vocal and enthusiastic member of Mnangagwa’s Presidential Advisory Council (PAC) in his ill-fated political adventure. Ironically, Ncube keeps on complaining about Chamisa not taking his advice when he was Mnangagwa’s adviser. Ncube says Chamisa does not listen and repeatedly keeps on referring to a photo he took with him seven years ago as evidence of their meetings to discuss local political issues, justifying his conclusion and attacks on the CCC leader on the basis of one interaction seven years ago. However, The NewsHawks has checked the facts and found out that Ncube is conveniently manipulating one meeting he had with Chamisa in 2016 to make it appear as if they have been meeting when Chamisa was already a party political leader in the context of what is currently happening in Zimbabwe. A Chamisa adviser told The NewsHawks: "We have seen the video and remarks by Mr Trevor Ncube in which he attacks our leader Nelson Chamisa and says all sorts of things about him. We have no problem with Ncube or anyone for that matter legitimately criticising Chamisa as a leader, a hugely popular one at that. Ncube has a constitutional and legitimate right to criticise him and other political leaders. That's what should happen in a democracy. "However, Ncube must stop crudely misrepresenting and manipulating one meeting he had with Chamisa seven years ago for cheap political capital, publicity and relevance. In fact, he must stop lying about it. We have kept quiet throughout his lies and drama for far too long. I think we now need to set the record straight in the public interest and stop this charade. "The facts are very clear on this issue. Ncube invited Chamisa to his office in Graniteside, Harare, where AMH operates from on 5 August 2016 to discuss local political issues, including the formation of APA. Ncube wanted Chamisa to be part of that process led by Nkosana Moyo. At that meeting Ncube told Chamisa that he had held many consultative meetings in Zimbabwe and South Africa on the APA project, which he claimed was supported by telecoms mogul Strive Masiyiwa and many other prominent business people, some of whom ended up with him as Mnangagwa's advisers. "At the time, Chamisa had just been appointed one of the three vice-presidents of the MDC-T by the late Morgan Tsvangirai the month before, that is in July 2016. So he was not the leader of the MDC-T at that time and didn't even know one day he will lead the party. In that meeting, Chamisa told Ncube upfront that while he appreciated the invitation to join APA he was not able to do so because he wanted to help Tsvangirai rejuvenate the MDC-T post the 2013 elections and prepare for the 2018 elections. So Chamisa politely declined Ncube's offer to join APA. The idea was to use Chamisa's growing social base to back Moyo as APA leader in his presidential election bid in 2018. "The meeting, which ran for close to two hours from around 9am to just before 11am (that photo was taken at that time), ended on a somewhat sour note with fake smiles because Chamisa had rejected the APA invitation, saying he is a loyal MDC-T member and one of the leaders. Interestingly, it ended with a prayer. "Ncube gave Chamisa a book by Harvard Business School professor Bill George with Peter Sims titled True North, which is about leadership. Since then, Ncube has not spoken to Chamisa, not even once, except on 14 July 2021 when he sent a condolence message to him after a family bereavement. So Ncube is lying that he has engaged Chamisa on political issues and he doesn't listen. There is no such thing; it's just a needless malicious campaign and posturing. Chamisa talks to many people and takes ideas and proposals from them. He implements what is strategic and practical for the CCC given political conditions and circumstances. The claim that Chamisa doesn't listen, does not have structures, works alone and is a dictator is nonsense. He is a democratic leader who believes change can only be secured through democratic elections. Some may not like his style, but that is normal in politics. There is a difference between style, strategy and substance. In any case, why should Chamisa listen to advice coming from his rival's advisers? Ncube is a known Mnangagwa ally and now he works with his son-in-law at his media business. So why on earth would Chamisa listen to advice from that sort of a dishonest person who even lies about a meeting held seven years ago in a totally different setting, time and space? That's ridiculous. Let's must learn to discuss ideas, not people and events; this noisy mediocrity which pervades our polity masquerading as insightful leading lights of our politics is now part of the problem rather than the solution. He has his own system and team that he works with. It's ridiculous to suggest that Chamisa won 44% of the vote going by official results, which we reject as a fraud, and all those seats in parliament alone. How is that possible really? Is he superhuman? He works with others, but it is also true that other people are not happy. That's what happens in politics. He is also fully aware of critical issues that he needs to address urgently, that is the limitations and weaknesses from a political, structural, organisational and strategic point of view. Chamisa welcomes ideas and criticism from well-meaning people, not some malicious malcontents and bullies. He is a bona fide opposition leader who genuinely wants a solution to the country's problems and he is open to working with other people who seriously want to resolve national issues, not noise-makers and impostors. It's time we challenge these false and negative narratives by people who are more opposed to the opposition than the ruling party. Chamisa is an opposition leader trying to help a find a solution to our country's problems, he is not the leader of the country and the problem. He is the alternative to a failed leadership and its policies that have ruined the country with devastation consequences for all, especially the poor and vulnerable. He may have his own weaknesses like all of us, but he is the best alternative at the moment. Anything else is just mere wishful thinking and drama."

TheNewsHawks

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Justice Sudershan Reddy has decades of judicial and legal experience. As a champion of constitutional values, he is popular across party lines. Notably, he worked on the Telangana caste census and helped craft a vision for social justice for Telangana. I happened to look inside his pocket, and to my surprise, he had a copy of the Constitution of India. He carries it everywhere. He mentioned that he has been carrying the Constitution for 52 years and emphasized that in any conversation, the Constitution has the final say. He is a wise and ideologically aligned person. : LoP Shri Rahul Gandhi

Congress

36,395 views • 11 months ago

🔵As debate on Constitutional Amendment Bill N0.3 intensifies, Zanu PF Treasurer-General Patrick Chinamasa, who has been at the centre of the process since its inception at the ruling party's 2024 annual conference in Bulawayo, explains why he has now changed his position on the referendum, deals with relevant provisions on presidential term limits, length of terms, electoral system and cycle, electing a president through parliament, one man one vote or universal adult suffrage, plebiscite and official reasons for proposed changes to the political, electoral and governance systems. Chinamasa sits down with ZiFM Stereo News Digital Editor Anesu Masamvu for an in-depth interview on the growing debate on the constitutional amendments. The Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill, 2026, gazetted on February 16, contains 21 key clauses or provisions aimed at amending the country's 2013 constitution. The contentious initiative has divided the nation and public opinion. Authorities say this will bring long-term national stability and progress, while critics argue it is a constitutional coup and will also undermine democratic governance in the process. In this interview, Chinamasa unpacks the legal rationale behind government’s current position that no referendum is required when critics say it is unavoidable, explains why the proposed changes do not amount to a third term, and weighs in on concerns about electoral system changes, parliamentary selection of the president, and democratic legitimacy in local politics.
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🔵As debate on Constitutional Amendment Bill N0.3 intensifies, Zanu PF Treasurer-General Patrick Chinamasa, who has been at the centre of the process since its inception at the ruling party's 2024 annual conference in Bulawayo, explains why he has now changed his position on the referendum, deals with relevant provisions on presidential term limits, length of terms, electoral system and cycle, electing a president through parliament, one man one vote or universal adult suffrage, plebiscite and official reasons for proposed changes to the political, electoral and governance systems. Chinamasa sits down with ZiFM Stereo News Digital Editor Anesu Masamvu for an in-depth interview on the growing debate on the constitutional amendments. The Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill, 2026, gazetted on February 16, contains 21 key clauses or provisions aimed at amending the country's 2013 constitution. The contentious initiative has divided the nation and public opinion. Authorities say this will bring long-term national stability and progress, while critics argue it is a constitutional coup and will also undermine democratic governance in the process. In this interview, Chinamasa unpacks the legal rationale behind government’s current position that no referendum is required when critics say it is unavoidable, explains why the proposed changes do not amount to a third term, and weighs in on concerns about electoral system changes, parliamentary selection of the president, and democratic legitimacy in local politics.

TheNewsHawks

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President Yoweri K Museveni has consistently championed national unity as the foundation of Uganda’s peace and stability. His decision to appoint Hon. Norbert Mao as Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs exemplifies this vision. In this interview, the President explained that he has observed Mao’s leadership capabilities for many years. More importantly, he described the appointment as “the first attempt by patriots to unite the people of Uganda politically” a deliberate step towards bringing diverse voices together to build a stronger, more stable nation rather than leaving capable leaders in a disorganised opposition.
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President Yoweri K Museveni has consistently championed national unity as the foundation of Uganda’s peace and stability. His decision to appoint Hon. Norbert Mao as Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs exemplifies this vision. In this interview, the President explained that he has observed Mao’s leadership capabilities for many years. More importantly, he described the appointment as “the first attempt by patriots to unite the people of Uganda politically” a deliberate step towards bringing diverse voices together to build a stronger, more stable nation rather than leaving capable leaders in a disorganised opposition.

AIDEN OFFICAL

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. BOBI WINE still has a lot to learn. He might have been more effective as Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, where his energy and charisma could have united the opposition more easily. - Emmanuel Lumala Dombo, NRM Party #EbigamboTebitta
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. BOBI WINE still has a lot to learn. He might have been more effective as Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, where his energy and charisma could have united the opposition more easily. - Emmanuel Lumala Dombo, NRM Party #EbigamboTebitta

NTV UGANDA

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"When it rains, it pours": Zimbabwe's🇿🇼 President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is 83 years old, was expected to step down after serving two five-year terms, but has now rallied his cabinet to adopt proposed constitutional amendments that lengthens presidential terms from five years to seven. When approved by parliament, Mnangagwa will be in office until 2030. The proposed changes by his cabinet on Tuesday also take power from the people. No direct popular vote. Zimbabweans will no longer vote for a president; instead, parliament will elect the president. Both the President and Parliament will serve a term of seven years. Mnangagwa's ZANU-PF party has been in power since independence, and holds a supermajority in both Houses of Parliament. This makes it even easier to amend the constitution. He assumed power following a military coup that removed longtime leader Robert Mugabe in 2017.
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"When it rains, it pours": Zimbabwe's🇿🇼 President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is 83 years old, was expected to step down after serving two five-year terms, but has now rallied his cabinet to adopt proposed constitutional amendments that lengthens presidential terms from five years to seven. When approved by parliament, Mnangagwa will be in office until 2030. The proposed changes by his cabinet on Tuesday also take power from the people. No direct popular vote. Zimbabweans will no longer vote for a president; instead, parliament will elect the president. Both the President and Parliament will serve a term of seven years. Mnangagwa's ZANU-PF party has been in power since independence, and holds a supermajority in both Houses of Parliament. This makes it even easier to amend the constitution. He assumed power following a military coup that removed longtime leader Robert Mugabe in 2017.

Kennedy Wandera

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Heavy gunfire has broken out in Somali’s capital Mogadishu as government forces and opposition fighters clash over a political dispute. The violence broke ahead of planned demonstrations against President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud who decided to remain in office ​after his term expired last month. He argued that a new constitution that was passed in March granted him another year in power. The opposition has described the move as unconstitutional and called for protests.
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Heavy gunfire has broken out in Somali’s capital Mogadishu as government forces and opposition fighters clash over a political dispute. The violence broke ahead of planned demonstrations against President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud who decided to remain in office ​after his term expired last month. He argued that a new constitution that was passed in March granted him another year in power. The opposition has described the move as unconstitutional and called for protests.

Channel 4 News

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#WATCH | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu: MDMK Principal Secretary Durai Vaiko says, "We have received an invite from the INDIA Alliance, and on behalf of MDMK, our leader, Vaiko, will participate in the meeting in Delhi.... Both the DMK and Congress have a difference of opinion, and because of that, DMK has probably taken a decision not to participate in the alliance..." On Annamalai forming a new party after resigning from BJP, he says, "Annamalai has announced his decision to resign from the BJP, and he has launched a political movement. He has said that the agenda of his party would be secularism, and development politics... I wish him success..."
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#WATCH | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu: MDMK Principal Secretary Durai Vaiko says, "We have received an invite from the INDIA Alliance, and on behalf of MDMK, our leader, Vaiko, will participate in the meeting in Delhi.... Both the DMK and Congress have a difference of opinion, and because of that, DMK has probably taken a decision not to participate in the alliance..." On Annamalai forming a new party after resigning from BJP, he says, "Annamalai has announced his decision to resign from the BJP, and he has launched a political movement. He has said that the agenda of his party would be secularism, and development politics... I wish him success..."

ANI

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