Chamisa Loses More Control As Tshabangu Flexes Muscles
By Correspondent Nelson Chamisa’s control of CCC continues to deteriorate as shady SG Sengezo Tshabangu continues flexing his muscles. In the latest development, Tshabangu has written to the ZEC stating that only him, Mbuso Siso and Jabulani Ncube are the authorized signatories for CCC. Only the three of them are allowed to sign for candidates […]
Chamisa’s Quandary- How To Disengage And Survive Assisted Suicide
By Pieter Ziegler In the aftermath of renewed recalling of his MPs and Councilors CCC leader Nelson Chamisa has come up with another not-so-brilliant plan straight from the womb that birthed Strategic Ambiguity. The disengagement plan, in practice, is a politically carotid-shredding act where an already under siege opposition decides to assist the authoritarian Gvt […]
Fake Recalls of MPs and Councilors Rock CCC
By Correspondent The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has accused ZANU PF of instigating the creation of fake recall letters targeting 17 Councilors and 15 MPs. The letters were written and signed by one Sengezo Tshabangu, who claims to be the interim Secretary General for CCC. Tshabangu purports to be recalling Councilors councillors who include […]
CCC Bindura Mayor Arrested Over 6K Fraud
By Correspondent Bindura Mayor Jacob Gwatura has been arrested over a suspected case of fraud involving over US$6000. He was arrested together with his alleged accomplice in the matter Jonathan Kapasi (49). In a statement, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said the crime was committed in January 2021. “The ZRP confirms the arrest of Bindura […]
This Has Been A Week of Oaths. What Is An Oath?
By Correspondent Beginning with President Mnangagwa at the National Sports Stadium various politicians have taken oaths this week. From Councilors in Bulawayo, Ruwa, Harare to legislators all have been taking oaths. What is an oath after all? An oath is a public pledge that the politician understands the requirements of the position. In it he […]
Divisions Emerge in CCC Over Mayoral Post
Our Correspondent Divisions have emerged among Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) councillors in Marondera Central as four of them are eying the mayoral post. The opposition party won the majority after grabbing nine of the 12 wards. The other three all went to Zanu PF. However, Open Council is reliably informed the elected CCC councillors […]
CCC Loses Grip In Marondera
Our Correspondent Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) is losing grip in Marondera Central after it surrendered two more wards to Zanu PF in the August 23 elections. The opposition party won nine out of twelve seats. Comparatively, in 2018 they only lost a single Ward. The new wards that were won by Zanu PF are […]
CCC Dumps ‘Donkeys’ on Residents
By Correspondent Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has been accused of fielding councilors with no capacity in its near clean sweep of Norton. CCC won 13 out of 14 Norton Town Council seats. The other seat, for Ward 7, was won by ZANU PF’s Tinashe Machemedze. However, residents allege that CCC has taken advantage of […]
Chamisa’s Redemption Plan is An All or Nothing Leap
By Pieter Ziegler After the announcement of the 2023 presidential election results Zimbabwe once again faces a trying period as the opposition has alleged fraud in the plebiscite. Late on Saturday, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) announced that Emmerson Mnangagwa had won a second term bid with 52.6 percent against Chamisa’s 44 percent. However, Chamisa […]
ZANU-PF Grabs All 10 Bulawayo Provincial Council Seats
By Correspondent ZANU PF has made a clean sweep of all the 10 Bulawayo Provincial Council seats after CCC failed to field candidates. The elected candidates include Manala Motsi, Eddie Dube, Kundai Nyika, Golden Ndlovu and Mnothisi Nsingo Other included are Moleen Dube and Mlungisi Moyo. However, the election of the all-ZANU PF members has […]