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Mnangagwa’s series of blunders blight presidency

Mnangagwa made the surprise appointment of the army boss as an ex-officio member of his party’s politburo at the Zanu PF annual conference held in Gweru last month.
By Priveledge Gumbodete Nov. 26, 2023

Remain loyal to your country, Mnangagwa urges soldiers

This comes amid reports that morale in the security services is at its lowest due to low budgetary support which has led some to engage in criminal activities.
By Lorraine Muromo Nov. 23, 2023
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Why Mnangagwa dropped General Sibanda

The politburo is where key decisions relating to the running of the ruling party and government are made.
By Kenneth Nyangani Nov. 19, 2023

Soldiers’ morale hits rock bottom

Mayihlome pleaded with Treasury to fund the ministry and improve living conditions for members of the defence forces.
By Harriet Chikandiwa Nov. 6, 2023
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Massive shake-up of securocrats looms

In briefings this week, sources said several top bosses were reaching retirement age, hence the looming changes.
By Tinashe Makichi and Freeman Makopa Oct. 27, 2023

Govt blames sanctions for army’s poor state

The Defence minister told Mnangagwa that defending the country’s borders was not cheap, adding that it required huge funding.
By Blessed Mhlanga Aug. 16, 2023

2023 elections: Mnangagwa’s swansong?

Mnangagwa was on top of his game of the thrones and newspapers could afford to refer him as ‘ED’ in big letters on the front pages.
By Sharon Hofisi Jul. 21, 2023

Lack of reforms dooms polls

When Mnangagwa took over in 2017, he promised a new type of politics that is inclusive and touted as the panacea to the much-needed economic growth
By Newsday Jun. 8, 2023

Unintended effects of breakdown of rule of law

The criminality and wanton disregard of the law, humanity and morality in the video is the same sad ill that pervades all strands of the state in Zimbabwe.
By Roger Takundwa May. 21, 2023