Zim’s opposition illusion: Charisma, collapse and the Zanu PF machine in control
Zimbabwe’s opposition democratic struggle today is defined less by institutions than by the illusion of opposition, a spectacle choreographed around the charisma of Nelson Chamisa.
By Wellington Muzengeza
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‘2030 talk a decoy, unite ahead of 2028’
THE Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has issued an urgent call for Zimbabwe’s opposition to unite ahead of the 2028 elections, while dismissing the 2030 talk as a diversion.
By Gracious Daniel
Dec. 5, 2025
Suspected Zanu PF youths disrupt MDC presser
“We were attacked yesterday at our Bulawayo office, soon after members of the press left," Damba said
By Nizbert Moyo
Nov. 6, 2025
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Zim mourns death of opposition politics
MDC spokesperson Chengetai Guta blamed the Zec’s “unjust” electoral operations to for fuelling voter apathy, with an estimate of only 25% of registered voters participating in the by-elections
By Brent Shamu
Aug. 5, 2025
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MDC factions step up battle for Morgan Tsvangirai House
The property, which housed the opposition party during the late Morgan Tsvangirai’s leadership before he died in
By Takudzwa Munemo
May. 27, 2025
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Mwonzora in 2030 pushback
The proposed two-year extension, which allows Mnangagwa to remain in power until 2030, has sparked fierce debate within the party and across the country.
By Takudzwa Munemo
May. 26, 2025
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Mwonzora embroiled in US$22k fraud case
After paying the required amount, Denmark reportedly moved to occupy the stand, although it mistakenly took occupation of a stand belonging to Croco Holdings.
By Rejoice Phiri
Apr. 29, 2025
Bots opposition poll victory charms Chamisa
Masisi’s party has been in power for almost six decades until the recent defeat by Boko.
By Takudzwa Munemo
Nov. 2, 2024
Botswana opposition petitions Zim over plot to rig polls
The developments come a few days after Botswana’s former President Ian Khama warned citizens of a plot to rig that country’s elections with the assistance of Zanu PF.
By Silas Nkala
Oct. 26, 2024
