ViewFromMatopos

They are striking similarities between the rise of Nelson Chamisa to the helm of the MDC-T and the current on-going attempts by Felix Ndiweni to grab the Ndiweni Chieftainship of Ntabazinduna in Matabeleland North. Interestingly, both cases are before the courts of law.

Elijah Chihota

The MDC is a party that has been dogged by controversy since its formation. First was the split led by the then Secretary General, Professor Welshman Ncube over the issue of participating in the 2005 Senate elections or not. When the party was drubbed by ZANU PF during the 2013 harmonised elections internal cracks started to emerge with Acting Treasure General, Elton Steers Mangoma calling for leadership renewal which did not go down well with the late MDC leader, Morgan Tsvangirai.

By Mapozho Saruchera

The local media was recently awash with reports of emergence labour unrest by civil servants who are demanding either a cost of living adjustment or that their salaries be paid in United States (US) dollar in order to cushion them from the prevailing unjustified price hikes. In as much as it is necessary to appreciate that strikes might be the most effective tool at the employees’ disposal to force the employer to look into their welfare, it is also essential to look at the effects of same on the  economy, businesses and employees alike.

Anesu Pedzisayi

Chamisa’s utterances that Zimbabwe is headed for early elections are not only atrocious but irresponsible too, especially from someone whose MDC party leadership is so highly contested.

By Gift Mashoko

Chiefs are traditional leaders who are expected to spearhead development in their communities and not embracing poverty. As community leaders they are expected to be exemplary and strive for the betterment of their subjects.

By Charles Motsi

The Shonas have a saying “rinamanyanga hariputirwi” loosely translated this means that no matter how much you try to sweep your dirty, nasty secrets under the rug, they will always see the light of day one way or another.

Christine Lethokuhle Mabhena

Following the High Court ruling yesterday, that the appointment of Nelson Chamisa as one of the two additional vice presidents three years ago was illegal, thus his current presidency at the helm of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) is null and void has left the youthful leader camp in disarray and running scared.

Peacemaker Zano

In politics, legitimacy is the right and acceptance of an authority, usually by a governing law or a regime and it requires one to be certified in accordance with accepted standards of that political environment.

Derick Tsimba

In a move that should ensure success of the mining sector, Government has commenced the process of successfully laying ground for developing the mining industry through various initiatives that include liberalising the country’s investment conditions to lure foreign investment.