by Peacemaker Zano

The Parliament of Zimbabwe consists of two chambers thus, the upper chamber which is the Senate and the House of Assembly which is the lower chamber. Parliaments are usually defined as having two main categories of actors, the Government and the opposition. The legislators in Zimbabwe are comprised of members of the ruling party, ZANU PF, opposition party, MDC and independent legislators.

by Elijah Chihota

Ever since the demise of MDC-T leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, the MDC Alliance is labouring under the erroneous assumption that it has an upper hand in everything. Based on some fictitious reasoning, the party went to town about its prospects of winning the elections arguing that its 80 plus rallies across the country will miraculously mean victory.

by Anesu Pedzisayi

The national clean-up campaign that was recently launched by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, marks a significant step in setting the nation on a firm footing towards having clean towns and safe environments, in line with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 11, which is to “make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe resilient and sustainable.”

by Anesu Pedzisayi

The Commission of Inquiry (COI) over the 1 August post-election violence, has been under so much spotlight, from the time President Emmerson Mnangagwa appointed it on 29 August. The Commission, headed by former South African President, Kgalema Motlanthe was given three months’ time frame to come up with its findings and recommendations over the incidence and present its report to the Head of State.

by Claver Nyuki

Over the past two days, the Presidential Spokesperson, George Charamba has come under immense criticism after being quoted in The Herald of 3 December 2018, saying the August 1 Commission of Inquiry report is meant for President Mnangagwa’s eyes only.

by Rudo Saungweme

It’s a shame to know that Thomas Mapfumo a Zimbabwean and an American based songwriter and singer utters that the New Dispensation should practice good governance before they call for the removal of economic sanctions imposed by the United States of America.

by Elijah Chihota

Last Thursday saw the Nelson Chamisa led MDC embarking on a strike demanding the scraping of the 2 percent tax on all transactions, cash shortages, three tier pricing system and increasing budget deficit, among others. He then rushed to send petitions to SADC and African Union AU).

by Shongedzai Mugwagwa

There is a saying which goes; “We are our own worst enemy”. The statement is pregnant to our everyday life as it points to issues to do with development. The statement simply put means that you cannot get anywhere in life, because you keep getting in your own way. All of the troubles you are encountering arise from your own actions.

by Christine Lethokuhle Mabhena

The much hyped MDC-Chamisa faction demonstration has come and gone, and one of the key demands in their six-page petition was dialogue with President Mnangagwa to map the way forward of a Government of National Unity (GNU).

It boggles one’s mind why should a GNU be formed when we have an elected President who was declared an outright winner with over 50 percent-plus-one of the majority vote.

Since being declared the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, President Mnangagwa has ably taken over the reins at State House and has worked flat out to mend the nation’s economy.

Addressing his supporters last week Thursday, Nelson Chamisa said, “the first thing we are saying is that we should have dialogue with (President) Mnangagwa. We can only solve this issue by dialogue, come and let us unite, you with the few and I come with my many and we share notes, that is what we are saying.