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War vets group fights in Chamisa’s corner

A GROUP of war veterans opposed to Zanu PF rule has given thumbs up to opposition MDC Alliance presidential candidate, Nelson Chamisa’s pledge to improve the welfare of former combatants, saying the youthful opposition leader had politically matured and risen above partisan politics.

Rugeje elbows out Dinha, endorses rival candidate

ZANU PF national political commissar, Engelbert Rugeje, yesterday flexed his political muscle and blocked Mashonaland Central Provincial Affairs minister Martin Dinha from campaigning for Mazowe North constituency, saying the ruling party only recognised the candidature of Campion Mugweni.

Fresh fissures rock MDC Alliance

FRESH fissures have rocked the Nelson Chamisa-led MDC Alliance with some of his co-principals accusing the MDC-T party officials of unilaterally taking over the candidates’ selection process, resulting in double nominations while some seats had no candidates.

141 candidates jostle for Masvingo’s 26 constituencies

A RECORD nine candidates want to represent Masvingo Urban constituency in the next House of Assembly, while 141 candidates also successfully filed their nomination papers for the province’s 26 constituencies.

Mnangagwa warns opposition parties over violence

ZANU PF leader President Emmerson Mnangagwa has warned opposition parties by provoking violence against his party supporters in the run-up to next month’s general elections.

Mexico stun holders Germany

Defending champions Germany yesterday crashed to defeat in their first game at the World Cup as an enterprising Mexico refused to be intimidated and came away 1-0 winners in a thrill-packed Group F opener.

Dabengwa throws weight behind Chamisa

ZAPU president Dumiso Dabengwa who pulled out of the presidential race at the last minute, yesterday revealed that his party is backing MDC Alliance leader, Nelson Chamisa’s candidacy.

Chiyangwa sues Zanu PF women’s league chair for $1m

ZANU PF Central Committee member, Phillip Chiyangwa, has taken Harare women’s league provincial chairperson, Ratidzo Mukarati, to court demanding $1 million from her over alleged defamatory statements uttered at the recently-held women’s national meeting.

I will be president in 2030 – Mnangagwa

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has said he was confident of being the country’s President in 2030, hence, the vision for the country’s economy by that year was not a coincidence.

RTG banks on elections

THE Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) is banking on next month’s general elections to boost its revenues further after posting a 16% increase in revenue to $11,1 million in the first five months of the year.