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Prominent opposition politician Nelson Chamisa has reaffirmed his commitment to the struggle for democratic change in Zimbabwe, vowing to fight “to the bitter end.”
Chamisa said this in response to accusations from several high-profile Zimbabweans and social media influencers who allege that he has accepted bribes from the ZANU PF-led government to undermine the opposition.
Critics, including journalist Hopewell Chin’ono and academic Ibbo Mandaza, have made these claims but have not provided evidence to support their assertions that the former CCC leader is aligned with the ruling establishment.
Some have gone so far as to demand that Chamisa resign from politics to make way for a new opposition leader.
In an apparent rebuttal to his detractors, Chamisa stated on Wednesday that some former allies appear “fatigued,” while others among his critics are “pretenders, infiltrators, and collaborators who play for the other team.” <a href="https://x.com/nelsonchamisa/status/1826152122183733297">Wrote Chmaisa on X</a>:
<blockquote>
THE STRUGGLE FOR A NEW GREAT ZIMBABWE- WHERE WE ARE…
It has not been easy to stand for right, truth and the authentic alternative. I can understand the struggle fatigue. It has been a long, rough and tough journey, # travelled fighting brutality and oppression. Struggles are never easy. It is a struggle- and it is not instant coffee or a walk in the park!
1. Over time, a lot happens. Some fall by the wayside, some go offside yet very few remain onside and inside!!
2. Some get genuinely tired, exhausted and or get too old, yet can’t let go.
3. Some are disappointed, depressed and frustrated at the delay in quick results.
4. Some may resort to finger-pointing and blame games as a post-election dissonance and frustration coping mechanism.
5. Some are pretenders, infiltrators and establishment collaborators who play for the other team. And they often shout and caricature the loudest.
6. Some admire the opportunities offered by occupying office and being in government-as President, Minister, MPs, Councillors or public service.
7. Some are content with the benefits and privileges of power and position as opposition for life.
8. Some are in it for survival and employment escaping poverty and never for service, change and leaving a legacy.
9. Some seek shortcuts and decide that if we can’t beat them, join them joining the gravy train becomes the easy answer!
10. Some choose to disengage and pursue personal goals, interests and business as private citizens.
11. Some are perennial sceptics and perpetual cynics and armchair critics. The naysayers and doomsayers. These are a mortal danger to a people’s struggle for a better world.
12. Some fight to the bitter end! These few are in it for the long haul, for service and for Zimbabwe and its people AND I am proud to belong to this category.
The Struggles the world over and since time immemorial, are always laced with multiple sorrows and discomforts but ultimately victory kicks in.
All this suffering is not in vain. We can’t go through all this pain not to receive our gain and victory in due time!! #NewDawn #Godisinit
</blockquote>
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Nelson Chamisa is a big opposition leader in Zimbabwe. Some people say he is working with the government to harm the opposition. They want him to quit politics. But Chamisa says these people are not genuine and are working against him. He says he is fighting for democracy in Zimbabwe. He believes in standing up for what is right. Chamisa thinks some of his critics are tired, fake, or only care about power and money. He says he will keep fighting for a better Zimbabwe till the end.

Chamisa Hits Back At Critics, Calls Them Infiltrators, Pretenders And ZANU PF Collaborators

ZANU PF has expressed gratitude to President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia for “endorsing” the party’s victory in the 23 August 2023 harmonised elections.
This response follows Hichilema’s comments, in his capacity as the chairperson of the SADC Troika, praising the recent elections in the region—including those in Zimbabwe—as relatively peaceful and resulting in leadership that the bloc can be proud of.
At a press briefing on Monday at the ZANU PF headquarters in Harare, party spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa criticized the opposition CCC’s claims of shared interest with Zambia in matters of Zimbabwe’s democracy, free speech, and elections, labelling them as pretentious.
Mutsvangwa affirmed that ZANU PF, not the opposition, has a historic and long-standing relationship with Zambia rooted in their shared liberation struggle. He said (via <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/zanu-pf-gushes-over-hichilemas-election-endorsement-amid-diplomatic-tiff/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>):
<blockquote>
So for CCC to try to say they have a common cause with Zambia about Zimbabwe and on the issues of democracy and free speech and the elections, it’s a lot of humbug.
It’s a lot of hogwash on their part, we are the ones who have a history with Zambia on those issues and the relationship between CCC and what they would expect of Zambia is a mere wish on their part.
</blockquote>
In the lead-up to the 44th Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government held in Harare on August 17, 2024, ZANU PF-linked activists accused Hichilema of siding with imperialist interests.
Hichilema did not attend the SADC meetings in person, instead chairing the SADC Troika Summit via video from Lusaka on Friday, and he was absent from the main summit the following day.
Despite this, Mutsvangwa commended Zambia’s active participation in the recent SADC summit, highlighting Hichilema’s endorsement of elections conducted in member states during his tenure as Troika chairman. Said Mutsvangwa:
<blockquote>
We are also very thankful to the President of Zambia. He was present as the chairman of the Organ on Politics, Defense, and Security Cooperation of SADC, virtually, and gave a report on the progress of defence and security matters within SADC.
We share a lot with Zambia, and our historical perspective is that ZANU-PF was born in Zimbabwe but survived due to Zambia’s support as a national liberation movement. We owe our existence to Zambia’s support.
The bonds between ZANU-PF and the people of Zambia are powerful, and we have a lot to talk about with Zambia.
In contrast, the CCC opposition has little to discuss with Zambia beyond making vague claims about elections and democracy at the behest of outsiders.
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has assumed the role of SADC chairman in this annual, rotational position, succeeding Angola’s President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço.
Next year, Mnangagwa is set to hand over the chairmanship to Madagascar’s Andry Rajoelina.
Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu Hassan has taken charge of the Organ on Politics, Defence, and Security Cooperation, succeeding Hichilema.
Meanwhile, Malawi has joined the troika as a new member, while Zambia remains as the outgoing chair.
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ZANU PF, a political party in Zimbabwe, thanked the President of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, for supporting their win in the 2023 elections. They said they have a long history together. The opposition party, CCC, claimed to have common interests with Zambia, but ZANU PF disagreed. They said only they have a close relationship with Zambia. Zambia's president didn't attend a recent meeting, but still supported elections in other countries. The leader of Zimbabwe is now the SADC chairman. Next year, the chairmanship will pass to Madagascar. Tanzania now leads the Organ on Politics, Defence, and Security Cooperation.

Hichilema "Endorses" ZANU PF Win In August 2023 General Elections

Former Binga North legislator Prince Dubeko Sibanda, who was arrested in Beitbridge last week, faces charges of inciting public violence.
Sibanda is accused of posting messages on social media that urged CCC party members to engage in violent actions, including barricading roads, burning shops and tyres, and shutting down Harare.
According to the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR), Sibanda was arrested at the Beitbridge Border Post on Saturday, August 17, and subsequently transferred to Harare Central Police Station.
Sibanda is among over 100 political activists targeted in a government crackdown on pro-democracy supporters ahead of the 44th Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government.
Last Thursday night, armed men raided the home of former Budiriro MP Costa Machingauta in Harare, assaulting his young children before taking him away.
He was held incommunicado for several hours until lawyers found him at Harare Central Police Station. Machingauta is accused of public violence.
On Friday, August 16, police arrested 12 individuals in Gokwe for participating in an anti-government demonstration, where they were filmed holding placards denouncing Mnangagwa’s impending assumption of the rotational SADC chairmanship.
Meanwhile, Sibanda first entered Parliament in July 2013 as the MDC-T representative for Binga North and was re-elected in July 2018 on an MDC Alliance ticket.
He was recalled during the COVID-19 lockdown by MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora but later regained his seat as a member of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) during by-elections in March 2022.
He was re-elected again on a CCC ticket in the August 23, 2023 Harmonized Elections.
However, in October 2023, Sibanda was among 15 CCC legislators recalled from Parliament by Sengezo Tshabangu.
On February 2, 2024, Sibanda announced his resignation from the CCC. In a letter addressed to Zimbabweans and former CCC leader Nelson Chamisa, Sibanda claimed that the party had been deeply infiltrated by state agents and was now “beyond redemption.”
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Former politician Prince Dubeko Sibanda was arrested for telling his party members to be violent. He was taken in by the police in Beitbridge and moved to Harare. Many activists are being targeted by the government before an important summit. Another politician, Costa Machingauta, was also attacked by armed men. Sibanda used to be in Parliament but left his party because he thought it was infiltrated by the government. Overall, there are many political tensions and arrests happening in Zimbabwe.

Ex-CCC MP Prince Dubeko Sibanda Arrested For Inciting Public Violence

Zambian President Hichilema Hakainde avoided meeting President Emmerson Mnangagwa for the second time in two months, this time by snubbing the recent SADC Summit held in Harare.
In July 2024, Hichilema had also bypassed a three-nation wildlife conservation summit in Harare, sending Minister of Tourism Rodney Malindi Sikumba in his place while Mozambican leader Filipe Nyusi and Mnangagwa attended.
As the outgoing chairman of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, Hichilema was scheduled to preside over a meeting of the SADC Troika on August 16 at 4 PM, alongside the leaders of Tanzania and Namibia.
However, he opted not to travel to Harare, instead participating via video link from Lusaka.
The highest-ranking Zambian official at the 44th Ordinary SADC Summit on August 17 was Mulambo Haimbe, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
In preparation for the summit, Mnangagwa spent millions of taxpayer funds on road repairs and commissioned a Swiss company to construct luxury villas for regional leaders.
The villas were incomplete, and only a few leaders required overnight accommodation in Harare.
Many leaders, including South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa, Botswana’s Mokgweetsi Masisi, and Mozambique’s Filipe Nyusi, chose to arrive on the day of the summit, despite an official schedule stating they should have arrived by the eve of the event.
Tensions between Zambia and Zimbabwe escalated after Mnangagwa suggested during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in June that Zambia was being used by the United States to isolate Zimbabwe, infuriating Zambian officials.
Mnangagwa believed his comments to Putin were private; however, the Kremlin later released a transcript, and Russian state media journalists present at the meeting published a video of their conversation.
Zambia said Mnangagwa’s comments were “an unwarranted attack on the country’s sovereignty” and called for “urgent and immediate intervention” by the African Union and SADC to defuse the tensions.
While his regional peers attended the SADC Summit at the New Parliament Building in Mt Hampden, Hichilema tweeted images from his trip to Chienge in Luapula Province, where he participated in the Builile Traditional Ceremony of the Bwile people, hosted by Senior Chief Puta VIII.
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Zambian President Hichilema didn't meet President Mnangagwa twice now. He skipped a wildlife summit and a SADC Summit in Harare. Instead, he joined via video call from Lusaka. Mnangagwa spent money on road repairs and luxury villas, which were incomplete. Tensions rose when Mnangagwa's private comments about Zambia were leaked. Hichilema attended a traditional ceremony instead of the SADC Summit. Zambia wants the African Union and SADC to help calm tensions with Zimbabwe. Many leaders arrived late for the summit.

Hichilema Avoids Meeting Mnangagwa, Again

Outspoken ZANU PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa appeared isolated at the recent 44th Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government held in Harare on August 17, 2024.
According to <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200031137/opposition-leaders-battle-for-attention-at-sadc-summitas-mutsvangwa-cuts-a-lone-figure">NewsDay</a>, while high-ranking officials mingled, exchanged pleasantries, and vied for recognition, Mutsvangwa stood out as a solitary figure amid a sea of handshakes and embraces.
At one point, he was spotted wandering outside the walls of Parliament, looking unusually quiet, with his posture reflecting an air of resignation.
Earlier this year, President Emmerson Mnangagwa dismissed Mutsvangwa from his role as minister of Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs.
Reports indicate that just last week, on Defence Forces Day at Rufaro Stadium, Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga avoided shaking hands with him.
Political analyst Ruben Mbofana said Mutsvangwa’s unpredictable nature has contributed to his marginalisation by government officials. Said Mbofana:
<blockquote>
Mutsvangwa is a very unpredictable, volatile and quite unstable person. During the Mugabe era, Mutsvangwa ended up being fired because of his volatile and divisive nature.
We have been seeing the same thing happening here again with the Mnangagwa administration. At first, Mnangagwa kept Mutsvangwa close to him but of late with all his comments, and reckless comments actually being made in the media, he was let go.
He is somebody who cannot be trusted. So at the end of the day you lose allies, you lose people who can actually trust you and become isolated.
</blockquote>
Mutsvangwa’s rift with Chiwenga became public when he accused Chiwenga of being responsible for the arrest of his son, Neville, on charges of money laundering and illegal cash dealings.
He claimed that Neville’s arrest was the work of adversaries who were “trying to abuse the judiciary system, hoping that I can have an attitude against the state.”
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At a summit, Mutsvangwa was alone while others mingled. He was fired by the president and now feels isolated. He accused a vice president of arresting his son. People think Mutsvangwa is unstable and hard to trust. That's why he's losing friends and becoming isolated.

Mutsvangwa Cuts Lone Figure At SADC Summit

Former Seke MP Willard Madzimbamuto has denied any involvement with a notification regarding a demonstration that was submitted to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) on Thursday evening in his name as the convener.
In a letter addressed to the Officer-in-Charge at Dema Police Station, Madzimbamuto—who was among several CCC MPs recalled by Sengezo Tshabangu after the August 2023 general elections—stated that he did not authorise anyone to represent him.
He asserted that he was not involved in any demonstrations of any kind and was out of the country. Wrote Madzimbamuto:
<blockquote>
I write to advise of a criminal act that has been committed purportedly in my name without my knowledge confirming myself as a convener of demonstrations to be held during the SADC summit.
Am reliably informed that one Tinashe Marembo AKA ” Hustler” submitted the letter this evening under the pseudo name “Thomas Mapfumo”, a name he attempted to disguise himself to the Police manning the Police station gate but he was positively identified at the station.
Am further informed that despite attempts to call him back to the station by the Police to sign for the letter have not materialized as he has not done so.
I write to categorically state that the act is not only criminal but mischievous as I did not author any letter nor did I authorize anyone to act as such on my behalf nor am I involved in any demonstrations of whatever nature.
To the contrary am actually out of the Country on vacation. I, therefore, wish to have the purported letter bearing my name as convener and one Melody Makoto as Deputy Convener withdrawn with uttermost urgency.
</blockquote>
In recent weeks, the government has enhanced the presence of security forces in urban residential areas to prevent any potential demonstrations that may arise during the SADC Summit in Harare.
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Former Seke MP Willard Madzimbamuto says he didn't write a letter about a protest that was sent to the police in his name. He was not in the country at the time and did not authorize anyone to use his name for the protest. Someone named Tinashe Marembo submitted the letter without his permission. The government has increased security to stop any protests during the SADC Summit. Madzimbamuto wants the letter to be taken back quickly since he had nothing to do with it.

Former Seke MP Willard Madzimbamuto Distances Himself From Alleged Protest Letter

Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa has not moved on from the disputed 2023 general elections in Zimbabwe.
Chamisa said that there should not be any discussion about the upcoming 2028 elections before the issues surrounding the previous polls have been properly addressed.
In a recent interview with <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200030864/a-political-settlement-is-inevitable-chamisa">NewsDay</a> senior reporter Miriam Mangwaya, Chamisa unequivocally stated that the 2023 elections were “null” and invalid. He said:
<blockquote>
2028 is not in the picture at all, because talking about 2028, presupposes that we had 2023.
But 2023 was a nullity, a void and, therefore, does not exist. There was nothing and nothing stands on nothing.
The fact that we have had challenges does not mean that it’s impossible or it’s not doable. We must continue fighting until we get it.
That’s why it’s a struggle. It is never a walk in the park. It’s not instant coffee or picking pumpkins.
That is where the problem is with those who choose to look at 2028 as a yardstick. It’s not. We must fix what is broken now.
</blockquote>
Chamisa demanded electoral reforms that “produce proper leaders” to break the cycle of disputed elections in Zimbabwe. He said:
<blockquote>
We must have proper processes that produce proper leaders. People must not be sceptical about proper electoral and national processes because ultimately, that is what we must fight to restore.
If the path is broken, you must fix it. Let me put it this way: if you eat a meal and you have stomach pains and diarrhoea, do you move around and say eating is not good?
No! Eating an improper meal is not good. But don’t condemn eating because you ate a bad meal.
The nation needs a new heart, a heart for God, a heart for love and a heart for peace.
</blockquote>
Chamisa also condemned the ongoing arrests targetting opposition activists and pro-democracy campaigners saying the country has become “a jungle”. He said:
<blockquote>
It’s part of the struggle. What we are seeing is a definition of dictatorship. The everyday lived realities of the citizens are indicative and instructive of the challenges we have on a daily basis.
Zimbabwe is such a jungle and being a Zimbabwean is a struggle. You struggle for everything: water, transport, roads, power outages, it’s a nightmare.
Yes, the crackdown, the arrests, the persecution is a reminder to those in office that they outstayed and overstayed their welcome.
But it’s also a reminder to all the citizens that the people who are in office are the wrong ones.
</blockquote>
For the first time since the founding of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) in 1999, Nelson Chamisa is not currently affiliated with any political party.
This comes after he resigned from CCC in January, a party he had helped establish just over two years ago.
Chamisa cited his decision to quit the CCC was due to the party being “contaminated” and “hijacked” by the ruling ZANU PF party.
He accused the government of undermining the CCC through the use of state institutions and by bribing party members to sabotage the opposition party from within.
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Nelson Chamisa is still upset about the 2023 elections in Zimbabwe, saying they were not fair. He wants changes before talking about the 2028 elections. Chamisa thinks the elections were a waste and need fixing. He also does not like how the government is treating opposition activists. Chamisa is no longer part of any political party since resigning from CCC. He thinks the party was influenced by the ruling party. Chamisa wants proper leaders to be elected in fair ways.

2023 Elections "Did Not Happen" - Chamisa

The ruling ZANU PF party says Zimbabwean jails are not exclusively for opposition activists, but rather for individuals who commit crimes, including members of the party itself.
This comes amid the recent detentions of scores of opposition activists without bail, as the ZANU PF-led government has made it clear it will not tolerate protests during the upcoming 44th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government Summit on August 17.
In an interview with NewsDay on Tuesday, ZANU PF’s director of information, Farai Marapira, defended the government’s actions, saying the police arrest criminals regardless of their political affiliation. He said:
<blockquote>
Jails are not set on partisan matters. We also have some ZANU PF members who are in jail. If you commit a crime, you are arrested and this is clear.
We have several people from ZANU PF who are also in jail and it is not fair for the opposition party to point fingers at us because we don’t force anyone to commit a crime.
</blockquote>
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) spokesperson Promise Mkwananzi contested ZANU PF’s claims, claiming that CCC members and human rights activists have been arrested without committing any criminal offences. Said Mkwananzi:
<blockquote>
We are continuing to see arrests of our members and this has become too much. We are even finding it difficult to attend national programmes like the Heroes Day celebrations because we do not have a guarantee that our members are safe.
</blockquote>
On June 16, CCC chief administrator Jameson Timba, along with 77 other party activists, were arrested while commemorating the Day of the African Child. The CCC members have remained in detention since that time.
In the weeks following the initial arrests, authorities have continued to detain and charge numerous activists with a range of offences, including allegations of disorderly conduct and holding unlawful gatherings.
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Zimbabwe's ruling party ZANU PF says people go to jail for breaking the law, not just opposition members. The government has been detaining opposition activists ahead of a big meeting. ZANU PF says they arrest criminals no matter their party. The opposition group CCC says their members are arrested without doing anything wrong. They are worried for their safety. ZANU PF says it's fair to arrest members who commit crimes, even from their own party. The situation is tense in Zimbabwe with many arrests happening.

Zimbabwean Jails Reserved For Lawbreakers, Not Just Opposition - ZANU PF

The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) is conducting a voter registration blitz targeting rural areas where ZANU PF has historically dominated in past elections, but the process is reportedly being carried out without the usual public announcements.
<a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200030852/zec-voter-registration-raises-dust">NewsDay</a> reported sources as saying ZEC officials have been conducting voter registration in rural areas without making the usual public announcements that typically accompany such exercises. A villager from Gokwe was quoted as saying:
<blockquote>
ZEC visited our community to register voters but without any public announcement. We only heard through word of mouth that ZEC was in the area. There were no posters or notifications, just officials arriving and setting up for the day.
</blockquote>
An official from Gumunyu High School in Gokwe North, who requested anonymity, said the registration blitz was targeting learners. Said the official:
<blockquote>
It is an exercise that is happening in all the schools in rural areas. So we were tasked to tell the learners about the process. They are targeting first-time voters born on or before September 2006.
</blockquote>
ZEC deputy chairperson Rodney Simukai Kiwa confirmed the exercise to NewsDay but denied that the exercise was being done secretly. Said Kiwa:
<blockquote>
There is nothing Nicodemus about it, we are not hiding anything. We have continuous voter registration, it’s not periodic.
Those electoral watchdogs should come to us and we educate them on issues around the electoral processes.
</blockquote>
Zimbabwe Election Advocacy Trust executive director Ignatious Sadziwa said:
<blockquote>
ZEC has been discreetly registering voters in several rural communities, where ZANU PF garnered the majority of its support during the 2023 general elections…
This Nicodemus and nocturnal conduct by ZEC is yet another low coming from a commission whose integrity is already in question more tellingly after presiding over a sham general election in 2023.
This clandestine operation undermines the transparency and integrity of the electoral process, eroding trust in ZEC and the entire democratic system.
By failing to publicly announce the voter registration exercise, ZEC has denied citizens their right to participate in the democratic process.
This secrecy also creates an environment conducive to manipulation, disenfranchisement, and electoral malpractices.
</blockquote>
Election Resource Centre legal and advocacy officer Takunda Tsunga said:
While ZEC is mandated to carry out continuous voter registration, there is a constitutional obligation on ZEC to carry out its function in a transparent way.
<blockquote>
To ensure the inclusion of all, ZEC must publicly disclose all registration activities and work with civil society organisations and political parties to alleviate any concerns around the integrity of their conduct.
ZEC is faced with a credibility crisis and their actions must be conducted in a way that restores confidence and credibility.
</blockquote>
In previous elections, the opposition and electoral monitoring groups have alleged that the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has exhibited bias favouring the ruling ZANU PF party and its candidates.
During the 2023 general elections, thousands of voters in urban areas with a history of opposition support reportedly failed to cast their ballots after ZEC allegedly failed to deliver sufficient ballot papers to some polling stations on time.
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Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) is registering voters in rural areas secretly. ZEC officials are not making public announcements for voter registration. Villagers only hear about it through word of mouth. The registration is also targeting students in rural schools. ZEC deputy chairperson denies secrecy but says it's continuous registration. Critics say this secret operation is not transparent and undermines democracy. They want ZEC to be more open to restore trust. In the past, ZEC has been accused of bias towards ZANU PF. Opposition and monitors worry about ZEC's credibility for future elections.

ZEC Pushes Voter Registration In Rural Areas

Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa says it is God, rather than the Southern African Development Community (SADC), who holds the ultimate answer to the challenges facing Zimbabweans.
In a wide-ranging interview with <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200030864/a-political-settlement-is-inevitable-chamisa">NewsDay</a> senior reporter Miriam Mangwaya, the former CCC president argued that Zimbabweans should seek solutions to their own problems, rather than relying on SADC. Said Chamisa:
<blockquote>
SADC is not the ultimate answer to the problems we are facing. God is. His eye is upon Zimbabwe and his hand will move swiftly on this beloved land.
SADC is a platform. But SADC is not the ultimate or the whole answer. We are the answers ourselves. We must fix our challenges and find answers to our questions.
SADC is just a referee, but if a referee chooses not to play their role, it doesn’t mean that the players stop playing. You play, but you know that you are on your own.
</blockquote>
Chamisa also lamented the stark disparities in quality of life within Zimbabwe, noting the emergence of a divide between an elite class and the struggling majority. He said:
<blockquote>
People do not have a decent life. The cost of living is skyrocketing. Prices are high and life is hard in Zimbabwe.
School fees and taxes are very high. There’s no good news for the ordinary citizen.
In fact, we have two countries in one. One for the few who are living very well and a high life, but it is a dishonest life. And the majority, who have nothing.
So we have vene (the few elite) on one end, and vese (majority) on the other. Zimbabwe is a sick country.
</blockquote>
Chamisa elaborated on the indicators of a sick country. He said:
<blockquote>
The happiness index is at its lowest. We are the least happy people in the whole world.
There is gloom and doom, sadness all around us. Any country that has political prisoners is a sick country.
Any country that has over five million of its citizens in the diaspora is a sick country.
Any country that has unemployment above 90% is a sick country.
Any country, by world standards, with 49% of its people living in extreme poverty, is a sick country.
A country with the highest inflation across the whole world is a sick country.
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Zimbabwe's Opposition leader, Nelson Chamisa, says God, not SADC, will fix the country's problems. Chamisa thinks Zimbabweans need to solve their issues themselves. He feels there is a big divide between the elite and struggling people in the country. Chamisa also believes the country is not happy and in a bad state because of high unemployment, poverty, and political problems. He thinks Zimbabwe needs to find its own solutions without relying on SADC.

God, Not SADC, Will Solve Zimbabwe’s Problems - Chamisa

The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) youth league has accused the Southern African Development Community (SADC) of betraying the region’s citizens by protecting political leaders who they claim have wantonly violated the rights of their own people.
Zimbabwe is scheduled to host the 44th Ordinary SADC Heads of State and Government Summit on August 17th at the New Parliament Building in Mt Hampden, where President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to assume the organisation’s chairmanship.
In a statement, MRP youth representative Mkhululi Jele argued that Mnangagwa does not deserve this leadership position given his widely criticised human rights record. Said Jele:
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This betrayal of trust has led to widespread human rights abuses, electoral fraud and economic exploitation all of which have gone unpunished.
SADC’s inaction in the face of atrocities like the Matabeleland and Midlands massacres is a stark reminder of its failure to uphold human rights.
Over 40 000 innocent lives were lost and millions were displaced, yet SADC did nothing to hold the perpetrators accountable.
Instead, influential SADC figures have continued to endorse and support the authoritarian regime responsible for these heinous crimes.
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Jele further argued that SADC’s failure to adequately address human rights violations within its member states has emboldened some governments to continue violating the rights of their citizens with impunity. Said Jele:
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SADC’s transformation into a cartel that silences dissenting voices and undermines citizens’ rights is a worrying trend.
The organisation’s failure to address the concerns of its citizens has created a culture of fear and intimidation, where those who speak out against injustice are targeted and persecuted.
</blockquote>
Jele urged SADC to take concrete steps to address the pressing issues facing citizens across the region, such as electoral reform, economic empowerment, and the protection of human rights.
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The Mthwakazi Republic Party youth group is mad at SADC for protecting leaders who hurt their own people. They say President Mnangagwa doesn't deserve to lead SADC because he hurts people. SADC didn't do anything when bad things happened in Matabeleland and Midlands. The MRP group wants SADC to stop ignoring problems like election fairness, human rights, and helping people be strong. They say SADC is like a club that makes people scared to speak up, and want it to change.

Mthwakazi Youths Accuse SADC Of Shielding Rights Violators

Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) senator Felix Magalela Sibanda says ZANU PF members who are lobbying for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to violate the country’s Constitution by extending his term to 2030 are criminals who should be arrested.
In a recent statement, Sibanda alleged that agitating for the violation of the Constitution is an act of treason, and those urging the President to breach the country’s supreme law should face legal consequences. Said Sibanda:
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According to the Constitution of Zimbabwe, Chapter 5 (90), the President of Zimbabwe must uphold, defend and respect the Constitution as the supreme law of the nation and must ensure that the Constitution and all other laws are faithfully observed.
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Sibanda further asserted that all individuals agitating for President Mnangagwa to extend his term should be promptly arrested, as they are encouraging the blatant violation of the country’s supreme law, which he deemed highly unconstitutional and treasonous.
The former Bulawayo Senator argued that the police should have no difficulty identifying the culprits, as they have been recorded by the state broadcaster ZBC making what he described as “treasonous statements.” He said:
<blockquote>
We, as concerned citizens, are calling and appealing to the Police Commissioner-General to move fast by arresting all these political zealots who want to cause untold socio-political upheavals in this country because of their self-preservation and selfish ends.
Police officers have a constitutional right to arrest anyone if there are reasonable suspicions that they are about to commit a crime or have actually committed a crime.
In this case, all suspects are well known and are recorded by ZBC [Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation television] and various local, regional and international news outlets.
</blockquote>
Sibanda’s demands come after ZANU PF’s provincial structures have endorsed calls for President Mnangagwa to extend his term beyond 2028, the limit prescribed by the Constitution.
Constitutionally, a president is only permitted to serve two five-year terms and cannot benefit from amendments allowing for term extensions.
In recent months, Mnangagwa himself has publicly stated on two occasions his intention to retire at the end of his second and final term in 2028.
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Felix Magalela Sibanda says ZANU PF members encouraging President Mnangagwa to stay until 2030 are traitors and should be arrested. He says it's against the Constitution and is treason. Sibanda wants the police to arrest those who are lobbying for the extension of Mnangagwa's term. ZANU PF's structures want Mnangagwa to stay beyond 2028, but the Constitution only allows two terms. Mnangagwa has said he will retire in 2028. Sibanda wants the police to act fast and arrest the offenders before they cause trouble in the country.

"ED2030 Lobbyists Are Traitors And Should Be Arrested"

The opposition United Zimbabwe Alliance (UZA) party, led by Elisabeth Valerio, has accused the ruling ZANU PF party of betraying the values of Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle.
In a statement released on Monday, August 12, commemorating Heroes’ Day and National Defence Forces Day, UZA argued that 44 years after attaining political independence from Britain, Zimbabwe has fallen into a state of disrepair. It said:
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The ruling party, ZANU (PF), which once championed the cause of liberation, has betrayed the very values it once stood for.
Forgotten are the sacrifices made by the veterans of our liberation struggle, whose dreams of a free and prosperous Zimbabwe have been shattered by a regime that has lost its way.
</blockquote>
According to UZA, the ruling ZANU PF party has abandoned the ideals of the liberation struggle, for which thousands of people sacrificed their lives. Said the opposition party:
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Zimbabwe’s independence was hard-won, with thousands of lives lost in the bitter struggle against colonial rule.
The 1980 ZANU (PF) manifesto spoke of a nationalist, socialist Pan-Africanist and democratic Republic – a nation that would rise from the ashes of oppression to lead Africa in economic development and social emancipation.
Yet, today, we find ourselves far removed from these noble objectives. Arrogance and entitlement, born from a culture of power and privilege, have consumed the ruling party, diverting it from its original mission. 
Once a beacon of hope and inspiration, Zimbabwe now stands as a cautionary tale. A nation that could have been an example for Africa has instead become a symbol of what happens when leaders lose sight of the people’s needs.
Our economy lies in ruins, our societies are unsafe, and our people are forced to flee their homeland in search of a better life.
The dream of a prosperous Zimbabwe has been replaced by the harsh reality of poverty, oppression and disenfranchisement.
</blockquote>
UZA acknowledged the role played by the Zimbabwean military in protecting the nation and its citizens but also argued that the army has contributed to the country’s deterioration. UZA added:
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The involvement of the military in politics has eroded the trust of the people and compromised the integrity of our democratic institutions.
The Zimbabwe Defence Forces should be a projection of security and stability, yet their role in the political sphere has often exacerbated the challenges we face.
As UZA, we believe that the true heroes of Zimbabwe are not just those who fought in the liberation struggle, but also the ordinary citizens who continue to fight for their dignity and rights in the face of overwhelming odds.
Our teachers, nurses, low-ranking soldiers, police officers and civil servants are the unsung heroes who deserve recognition and support. We must honour their contributions and work to restore the dignity of all Zimbabweans.
</blockquote>
UZA urged Zimbabweans to rededicate themselves to the ideals of justice, democracy and equality that the country’s liberation heroes fought for, and to demand accountability from those in positions of power.
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The United Zimbabwe Alliance party says that ZANU PF has forgotten the values of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle. UZA believes that the ruling party has become arrogant and has lost sight of what the country needs. The economy is bad, society is unsafe, and people are suffering. The army's involvement in politics has made things worse. UZA thinks that the real heroes are ordinary citizens fighting for their rights. They want Zimbabweans to demand accountability from the leaders in power and work towards justice, democracy, and equality.

ZANU PF Has Betrayed Zimbabwe's Liberation Legacy - Valerio

In an interview with South African broadcaster NewzroomAfrika, prominent Zimbabwean opposition leader Nelson Chamisa rejected the call for Zimbabweans living in South Africa to return home to vote in the country’s national elections.
Chamisa argued that it is disingenuous to make such a request, given the deeply flawed nature of Zimbabwe’s electoral process.
He claimed that the results of elections are routinely manipulated in favour of the incumbent government. Said Chamisa:
<blockquote>
Just the past year we have had many Zimbabweans leaving the country seeking better and greener pastures, and better opportunities.
To invite people back into hell or to invite them back into this very difficult situation, I think is disingenuous.
We have to correct the settings. Zimbabweans have a role to play in elections, but the elections are actually not proper elections.
So even if Zimbabweans were to come, look at what happened in the past elections, people were in the queues, the ballot papers were not there.
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission could not produce ballot papers, and it turned out that Mr Mnangagwa’s friend Wicknell Chivayo was actually printing the ballot papers and playing the sabotage.
The election was just a sham. So, to talk of elections and Zimbabweans coming to those elections and participating is a bit of a challenge.
</blockquote>
The 46-year-old former Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) leader criticized neighbouring countries, particularly South Africa, for failing to exert pressure on Zimbabwe’s ZANU PF-led government to implement democratic reforms. Said Chamisa:
<blockquote>
The key thing is for the South African government to help Zimbabweans help themselves. They do so by not expressing solidarity with the dictatorship.
They do so by helping Zimbabweans have proper processes, and proper elections and resolve their politics.
Right now, we have over 100 political activists who are incarcerated. There is no solidarity from the countries that are supposed to help us.
</blockquote>
Chamisa’s criticism follows recent comments made by South African opposition leader Julius Malema, who called for Zimbabweans living in South Africa to return home during elections and vote ZANU PF out of power.
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Nelson Chamisa, a leader in Zimbabwe, says it's not fair to ask Zimbabweans in South Africa to go back home and vote because he believes the elections are not fair. He thinks the government cheats and doesn't treat people right. He also wants other countries, like South Africa, to help Zimbabwe have fair and proper elections. He is upset that some political activists are in jail and wants support to make things better in Zimbabwe. Chamisa disagrees with Julius Malema, another leader, who wants Zimbabweans to go home and vote out the ruling government.

Asking Zimbabweans In SA To Return To "Hell" And Vote Is "Disingenuous" - Chamisa

ZANU PF spokesperson Chris Mutsvangwa has criticised South African opposition leader Julius Malema for commenting on Zimbabwe’s internal affairs.
On Monday, Malema, who leads the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party, urged Zimbabwean youths to rise against President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration and prevent him from running for a third term.
Addressing journalists during a press briefing at the ZANU PF headquarters in Harare on Thursday, August 8, Mutsvangwa said Malema should refrain from interfering in Zimbabwean matters and instead focus on resolving issues within his own country. Said Mutsvangwa:
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Malema posits as a pseudo-revolutionary and a cryptic intellectual, but he never properly went to school.
He propounds big theories about how Zimbabwe should be run as if it were his own country.
He suffers from the Rhodes Syndrome. A sick young man (Cecil John Rhodes) comes from Europe, and lands in South Africa, where diamonds were discovered
Rhodes ends up as the ruler of South Africa and builds an empire from South Africa, dreaming of the Cape to Cairo.
These grandiose ideas about an interloping colonial are what shape Malema’s mind.
</blockquote>
Mutsvangwa reminded Malema that there are clear boundaries between Zimbabwe and South Africa, adding that the EFF leader has no authority to interfere in Zimbabwe’s internal matters. He said:
<blockquote>
If you are so good at leadership, why not make it a success in your homegrown ride to power in South Africa?
Why do you want to tell Zimbabweans who should be their ruler?
We say to him, keep your dead hands out of Zimbabwe’s affairs Malema.
Focus on trying to win a South African election. That’s why there are boundaries.
</blockquote>
 
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ZANU PF is angry at a South African man named Julius Malema for talking about Zimbabwe. Malema told young people in Zimbabwe to stop President Mnangagwa from running for a third term. ZANU PF says Malema should mind his own business in South Africa and not talk about Zimbabwe. They say Malema needs to focus on winning elections in South Africa. They think Malema is like a colonial ruler trying to control Zimbabwe. ZANU PF is warning Malema to stay out of Zimbabwe’s business and focus on his own country.

ZANU PF Warns Malema To Stay Out Of Zimbabwe's Internal Affairs

Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) spokesperson Promise Mkwananzi has called on the ZANU PF-led government to stop the “needless” deployment of the country’s military ahead of the 44th Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government, scheduled to be held on August 17, 2024, in Harare.
Mkwananzi’s statement comes in response to reports of soldiers and police personnel moving through parts of Chitungwiza on Wednesday in convoys, with the soldiers dressed in full military gear and the police armed with water cannons, batons, and firearms.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mkwananzi described this deployment as an attempt to intimidate citizens and deter them from exercising their rights. Said Mkwananzi:
<blockquote>
On the back of the SADC Summit, we witness once again the needless deployment and display of our military, presumably as a means of intimidation against and a reminder to citizens of the past atrocities and a subtle threat that the same can be repeated when Citizens hold their peaceful protests in the presence of SADC leaders, vaenzi, as George Charamba sarcastically refers to them in a way reminiscent of how our parents, especially our mothers would reprimand us in front of “vaenzi”.
In our view and indeed as per the law, there are procedures and circumstances where the military can be deployed and obviously all those procedures and statutes have not been followed as has become the norm in Zimbabwe.
We implore the authorities that be to please stop abusing our military and to return them to the barracks as there is no serious internal or external threat that warrants the brandishing of our military.
</blockquote>
Mkwananzi said the party will soon notify the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) about their intentions to organize a public march, in accordance with the law.
This announcement comes as the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC) has affirmed the right of citizens to demonstrate during international events like the upcoming SADC Summit.
In a statement issued on August 9, 2024, the ZCBC condemned the “resurgence of ugly vices” such as torture, abductions, and “wanton arrests of citizens under frivolous charges” in the lead-up to the SADC summit.
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Promise Mkwananzi from the Citizens Coalition for Change is telling the government to stop sending military before the SADC Summit. Soldiers and police were seen in Chitungwiza, which makes people scared. Mkwananzi thinks the military is trying to scare people from protesting. He wants the military to go back to their bases because there is no big threat. The party will ask for permission to march peacefully. The Catholic Bishops also support people's right to protest. They are against bad things happening like torture and arrests before the summit.

Mkwananzi Condemns Military Deployment Ahead Of SADC Summit

The ZANU PF youth league has made a series of controversial demands to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, including requiring teachers, nurses, and other civil servants to undergo “ideological re-orientation” at the Chitepo School of Ideology.
According to <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200030674/zanu-pf-youth-make-outrageous-demands">NewsDay</a>, the ZANU PF youth leaders also called for 20% of all government tenders to be reserved exclusively for young people, and for local authorities to set aside residential stands specifically for the youth.
Mnangagwa met with the ZANU PF youth league members at an interactive meeting held at the party’s national headquarters in Harare on Thursday, where these demands were presented.
Manicaland ZANU PF provincial youth chairperson Stanley Sakupwanya insisted that all civil servants should be compelled to attend the Chitepo ideological training, claiming this is necessary to prevent them from “selling out.” Said Sakupwanya:
<blockquote>
Your Excellency, you said that we should attract youths as young as 15 years to join ZANU PF. These youths are in schools and our effort to woo them is hitting a brick wall because of the teachers.
As Manicaland, we proposed that every teacher should undergo training at Chitepo School. From now onwards, we also resolved that those who want to be civil servants, including nurses, should also be taken from those who graduated from Chitepo School.
</blockquote>
Mashonaland West ZANU PF provincial youth chairperson Tapiwa Masenda said 20% of all government tenders should be reserved for youths. He said:
<blockquote>
We have seen that many companies are getting tenders and we have resolved that there should be a quota system, where youths get 20% of all the tenders.
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Masenda also said there should be a resolution that all local authorities should reserve stands for the youths.
In response, Mnangagwa encouraged the youth league members to leverage their positions in government, parliament, local authorities, and various organizations to drive economic empowerment initiatives. He said:
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The strategic positions the youth hold in Cabinet, Parliament, local authorities or as board members of various organisations are not designed so that you have clout in your social circles.
Kuti muremere mastreets, Kwete! (so that you become bigwigs in the streets, no!) You have a duty to leverage on those portfolios to wholeheartedly serve the young people of Zimbabwe,” he said.
So far, I commend the majority of those appointed for showing zeal to learn and serve. To sustain the current growth trajectory and further accelerate our country’s modernisation and industrialisation, it is critically important that the youth league promotes and inculcates a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, driven by science and technology.
</blockquote>
ZANU PF’s National Secretary for Youth Affairs, Tino Machakaire, stated that the party’s youth wing will not be silenced when it comes to discussing ZANU PF’s succession politics.
However, President Mnangagwa reaffirmed his commitment to upholding the Constitution and not seeking a third term.
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The ZANU PF youth leaders want teachers and nurses to be trained at Chitepo School for "ideological re-orientation". They also want 20% of government tenders to be reserved for young people. They met with President Mnangagwa to discuss these demands. The youth leaders were told to use their positions to help young people in Zimbabwe. The party's youth wing will continue to talk about succession politics, but President Mnangagwa said he won't seek a third term. So, the youth are encouraged to focus on innovation and entrepreneurship.

ZANU PF Youth League Calls For Ideological Indoctrination Of Teachers And Nurses

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has affirmed that he will retire when his second term in office concludes in 2028, despite calls from some ZANU PF provinces for him to remain in power until at least 2030.
Addressing the ZANU PF National Assembly of the Youth League in Harare on Wednesday, Mnangagwa stated that he is committed to upholding the national constitution and respecting its term limits. He said:
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Besides being a soldier, I am a trained lawyer. I am a constitutionalist. I want our party, our leadership, our people to be constitutionalists.
We must abide by the provisions of our constitution to the letter. Kana nguva yekuti uende [yakwana] enda. (If your time to go comes, leave).
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On July 4, 2024, during the commissioning of a juice and water production plant at the Mutare Teachers College, Mnangagwa declared that he was serving his second and final term as the President of Zimbabwe. He said:
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I did my first five years, so I am serving my last five years, which I will complete soon and I will go to rest.
We will go to Congress and look for someone who will succeed me. My days to rest are close; we will go to Congress and choose the one who will follow in my footsteps.
</blockquote>
However, since Mnangagwa’s declaration, several ZANU PF provincial branches have requested that he extend his rule beyond the constitutional term limits, ostensibly to oversee the completion of various developmental projects.
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President Emmerson Mnangagwa said he will retire in 2028 after his second term as President of Zimbabwe, even though some people want him to stay until 2030. He wants to follow the constitution and its rules. He said he is a constitutionalist and will leave when his time is up. He plans to find someone to take over after him. Despite requests to stay longer to finish projects, Mnangagwa is sticking to the term limits. The President wants to follow the rules and set a good example for his party and the people of Zimbabwe.

"I'm A Constitutionalist," Mnangagwa Vows To Respect Term Limits

Zimbabwean opposition leader Nelson Chamisa, the former president of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party, has called on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the African Union (AU) to help address Zimbabwe’s recurrent issues with disputed elections.
Chamisa, who recently left the CCC party citing infiltration by the ZANU PF-led government, has called for fresh elections in Zimbabwe to address the underlying problems with the nation’s electoral process. He said (via <a href="https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/914627-2/">SABC News</a>):
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My role is to bring that other piece of Zimbabwe, that Mr Mnangagwa doesn’t have. The country is divided by half, in fact, we have the majority, but when we go according to the election that was rigged we have almost half and half, and that tells you that we have a legitimate voice – to make sure that we correct that disputed election, we correct the governance deficit that we have, we correct the issues that have bedevilled this country.
Zimbabwe has not been in its best of place since the 2000s and we still have those problems. Those problems have been before SADC, before the African Union (AU), before the world, and we want these issues to be resolved.
</blockquote>
Chamisa has contested the outcomes of the 2018 and 2023 presidential elections in Zimbabwe, finishing as the runner-up behind incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa on both occasions. Chamisa has alleged that these elections were marred by irregularities and vote-rigging.
Election observer missions from SADC and other international bodies have similarly concluded that Zimbabwe’s 2023 harmonized elections, held on August 23-24, did not fully meet the country’s democratic standards.
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Zimbabwe opposition leader Nelson Chamisa wants help from SADC and AU to fix problems with elections in Zimbabwe. He thinks the elections are not fair and wants new ones. He says there are issues with how the country is run. Chamisa thinks he has the support of the people but the elections show otherwise. He believes there are problems that need to be fixed. Observer missions also agree that the elections did not meet democratic standards. Chamisa wants the issues to be sorted out with the help of SADC and AU.

Chamisa Urges SADC, AU To Help Zimbabwe Deal With "Leadership Deficit"

President Emmerson Mnangagwa says there is a foreign-funded scheme to spread misinformation and falsehoods about Zimbabwe.
In a speech during the burial of former ZIPRA commander and national hero Makhethi Ndebele on Monday, August 05, Mnangagwa claimed this concerted effort to tarnish the country’s image is part of an “imperialistic agenda” aimed at reversing the gains of Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle. He said:
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Presently, there are concerted efforts to reverse the gains of our protracted liberation struggle. These attacks take many forms, including peddling falsehoods about our country.
It is a shame that there is a deliberate and foreign-funded campaign which is devoid of the evidence against unprecedented success milestones we are witnessing across every facet of society and the economy.
We shall never be deterred or discouraged. We are marching forward ever, backwards never.
</blockquote>
Mnangagwa’s comments come amid criticism of his government’s crackdown on pro-democracy activists ahead of the upcoming Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit on August 17.
Over 100 activists are currently imprisoned, with some alleging severe torture, on charges such as participating in unlawful gatherings and disorderly conduct.
Mnangagwa also accused unnamed foreign powers of trying to sow discord and division across the African continent and the SADC region. He said:
<blockquote>
The strategies by some powers designed to sow discord and division between fraternal States in our region and on our continent will never succeed.
We defeated imperialistic agendas to achieve our liberation and independence. We shall defeat them in the present, again and again.
Their interests are never designed for Africa and its people, but to control our strategic resource endowments, including our God-given minerals, which we have in abundance.
Wherever their nefarious machinations show their ugly face, these shall be resisted, both in honour of our heroes and for the economic prosperity, peace and stability for present as well as future generations.
On our part as Zimbabwe, we remain deeply-rooted in our diplomatic mantra that “Zimbabwe is a friend to all and an enemy to none”.
</blockquote>
The United States embassy in Harare, the Embassy, and the European Union have all condemned the arrest and torture Of political activists perceived to be planning protests during the SADC summit.
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President Mnangagwa says other countries are spreading lies about Zimbabwe to make it look bad. He thinks it's part of a plan to hurt the country. Many people are in jail in Zimbabwe for wanting democracy. The president also believes that foreign countries want to cause trouble in Africa but Zimbabwe will fight against them. The United States and Europe are against the arrest and torture of political activists in Zimbabwe. Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe wants to be friends with all countries and enemies with none.

Mnangagwa Accuses Foreign Powers Of Funding Disinformation Campaign Against Zimbabwe

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has warned ZANU PF party members against being driven into self-serving personality cults, personal power pursuits and factionalism.
In a speech captured by ZBC News, Chiwenga, who was dressed in ZANU PF regalia, addressed a gathering, urging party members to remain loyal not to individuals, “who come and go,” but to the party and the country as a whole. Said Chiwenga:
<blockquote>
There is no room for factionalism at any level in the party. A party cannot be undermined by being defined in the confines of individuals. I repeat, no factionalism in the party, we are one and shall remain one, hapana kuti uyu ndinomuda uyu handimude, tiri tese ka? Our loyalty is not to individuals but to the bigger agenda which is larger than us, that of the party and the people of Zimbabwe who are supreme, it is the party, it is the people of Zimbabwe who are supreme, not inini saChiwenga, I will come and go.
</blockquote>
Unlike other cabinet members, including Vice President Kembo Mohadi and senior party figures, Chiwenga has refused to endorse the “ED2030” slogan.
His comments have been interpreted as a direct challenge to Mnangagwa’s intensifying “ED2030” campaign.
Mnangagwa and Chiwenga are reportedly engaged in a fierce power struggle over ZANU PF’s unresolved leadership and succession issues, which have intensified as the former attempts to extend his rule beyond the 2028 constitutional term limit to 2030.
UK-based Zimbabwean lawyer, Brighton Mutebuka, recently claimed that there is a looming “final showdown” between Mnangagwa and Chiwenga over the control of the ruling ZANU PF party and the Zimbabwean government.
Mutebuka said despite ZANU PF’s denials, there are ongoing power struggles between the two senior political figures.
The academic believes Mnangagwa is now racing against time and has to execute a plan to remain in power beyond 2028 within the next 18 months. He wrote:
<blockquote>
ED is going nowhere. Battle lines are now drawn everywhere. In SADC, in ZANU PF and all state institutions. The unfinished business of November 2017 has returned to haunt Zimbabwe.
The showdown is looming. It’s how ED’s political journey was always going to unfold. He was always incapable of giving up power voluntarily.
Had his Mutare speech been sincere, we would have seen a tectonic shift in Zim’s political terrain through the loosening of his grip over party &amp; state affairs, genuine delegation of power/decentralisation and a lowering of the political temperature.
Instead, we have seen the exact opposite! You would think it was ED’s first term. There are so many political scandals engulfing ED as to disincentivise him from vacating the seat of power. One gets the impression that he is committed to rolling the political dice to the bitter end!
Virtually every current political event in Zim seems to be attributable to the intractable succession saga. From mysterious arsons to senseless arrests of political opponents &amp; exceptionally cruel &amp; prolonged denial of bail even to the disabled and infants – such jarring heartlessness &amp; callousness!
We are also increasingly seeing the unusual spectacle of children of high-profile regime officials getting arrested – which heightens the political intrigue involved!
It’s a bumpy road ahead, everyone needs to buckle up &amp; fasten their seatbelts, especially the leading protagonists &amp; those around them!
</blockquote>
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Vice President Chiwenga told ZANU PF members to be loyal to the party, not to individuals. He warned against factions and power struggles. Chiwenga does not support President Mnangagwa's "ED2030" campaign. There is a power struggle between Chiwenga and Mnangagwa. A UK-based lawyer believes there will be a final showdown between the two leaders for control of the party and government. The situation in Zimbabwe is tense, with political scandals and arrests increasing. The lawyer warns of a bumpy road ahead for everyone involved.

Chiwenga Tells ZANU PF Members To Be Loyal To Party, Not Individuals; Says People Come And Go

South African opposition politician, Julius Malema, has called on Zimbabwean youths to take action against the perceived tyranny in their country, saying that they will never achieve their political aspirations without confronting the current system.
Malema’s remarks come amidst a crackdown by the ZANU PF-led government on human rights defenders and pro-democracy campaigners ahead of the SADC Summit scheduled to be held in Harare on August 17th.
Scores of opposition members, civil society leaders, and trade unionists have been detained on what some commentators describe as trumped-up charges.
Delivering a lecture at Rhodes University on Monday, the EFF leader also urged the South African government, SADC, and the African Union to exert pressure on President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration to enact reforms and respect the rights of Zimbabwean citizens. Said Malema:
<blockquote>
The Zimbabwean youths must rise because that nonsense will never come to an end as long as there is no unity of purpose against the tyranny, against the suppression of the political wishes of Zimbabweans.
So, ourselves (South Africa), at the Pan African Parliament, the AU, and SADC, we have to have a political will to speak for the people of Zimbabwe.
When it comes from us, it will have more weight than when it comes from Europe. Why? Because we are brothers and sisters. They will know it’s friendly fire.
But SADC, AU, and South Africa are failing Zimbabwe… And when you ask what is the resolution, no one has taken any resolution.
So you need a clear position from SADC which gives the timelines, that by this time, this should have happened, otherwise Mnangagwa is going to come back and he has nothing to offer at all.
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There has been a lot of speculation and discussion about Mnangagwa potentially seeking a third term in office.
Recently, Mnangagwa publicly stated that he does not intend to run for a third term and plans to retire after completing his current term.
However, some political analysts and commentators are sceptical about the sincerity of this pledge.
Malema’s call for Zimbabwean youths to rise against “tyranny” comes after Build One South Africa (BOSA) leader Mmusi Maimane called on South Africa to cut diplomatic ties with the ZANU PF-led government, stating that failure to do so would be akin to enabling “an evil regime that kills and destroys”.
Last week, South Africa’s second-largest political party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), urged SADC to move the 44th SADC Summit from Zimbabwe to another country due to the ongoing arrests targetting activists.
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South African politician, Julius Malema, tells young people in Zimbabwe to stand up against the unfair government. He says they need to unite and fight for their rights. Malema also calls on South Africa, SADC, and the African Union to pressure Zimbabwe's government to change. Malema thinks the current president, Mnangagwa, is not doing a good job. Some people think Mnangagwa might try to stay in power for a third term. But Malema and others want the people to have a say in what happens in Zimbabwe. They want the government to listen to them and make things better.

Malema Says Zimbabwe's Youth Must Rise And Confront "Tyranny"

South African Member of Parliament and opposition politician Mmusi Maimane has urged Pretoria to cut off diplomatic relations with Zimbabwe following President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration’s crackdown on pro-democracy activists ahead of the 44th SADC Summit scheduled for August 17, 2024.
During the summit, Mnangagwa is set to take over the rotational chairmanship of the regional bloc.
Among those arrested are opposition figures Jacob Ngarivhume and Samuel Gwenzi, trade unionist Robson Chere, and human rights defender Namatai Kwekweza.
These arrests have drawn condemnation from opposition parties, local and international political observers, as well as churches.
Build One South Africa (BOSA) leader Mmusi Maimane called on South Africa to cut diplomatic ties with the ZANU PF-led government, stating that failure to do so would be akin to enabling “an evil regime that kills and destroys”. Said Maimane:
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I have always maintained that South Africa should cut diplomatic ties with the dictatorship in Zimbabwe.
We must play no part in enabling evil and make no mistake the Mnangagwa regime is evil. They lie, kill and destroy.
The abuse of political rights and the arrests of activists over the last few days is more justification of that position.
How can we claim to care about human rights on the global stage while ignoring the most blatant abuse of rights that has derailed the SADC region?
What Emmerson Mnangagwa and Robert Mugabe have done over 44 years is one of the greatest atrocities of history.
We must not diminish this oppression because it is happening to black bodies.
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South Africa’s second-largest political party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), last week called on the SADC to move the 44th SADC Summit from Zimbabwe to another country.
In contrast, the African National Congress (ANC) spokesperson, Zuko Godlimpi, said that if there are issues in Zimbabwe that need to be discussed, they will be addressed during the summit in Harare. Said Godlimpi:
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On the issue of the Zimbabwean situation, we have noted some reports that some political parties in South Africa suggest that should lead to the rescheduling of the SADC Summit that is going to be held in Harare.
The ANC does not agree with that stance. If there are issues arising in Zimbabwe that require the intervention of the SADC community it will have to happen, including as the part of the summit itself.
South Africa has never been in a position where we ought to run away from areas of conflict and say our best way of engaging in solving conflict is to pull away.
If South Africa has to go there to help in any situation or if there are concerns about political violence, we will do it in Zimbabwe and now away.
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Mmusi Maimane, a politician in South Africa, wants to cut ties with Zimbabwe because their government is arresting people who want democracy. Other politicians and groups are also speaking out against the arrests. Some people think the SADC Summit should not be held in Zimbabwe, while others say they should talk about the issues there. Maimane believes Zimbabwe has done bad things for 44 years and South Africa should not support them. It's important to stand up for human rights and not ignore the abuse happening in Zimbabwe.

Maimane Calls On South Africa To Cut Diplomatic Ties with Zimbabwe

A faction within the ruling ZANU-PF party pushing for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his presidency beyond the constitutional two-term limit is reportedly agitating for the ouster of young party parliamentarians, whom they accuse of undermining the so-called “2030 agenda” and lacking the party’s core ideology.
Speaking to <a href="https://tellzim.com/zanu-pf-wields-axe-on-young-mps/">TellZim News</a> on condition of anonymity, fearing victimisation, some of the ZANU PF MPs said they are living in constant fear as the party heavyweights are actively working to remove them from their positions.
The young ZANU-PF parliamentarians claimed the problem started when the ruling party narrowly avoided losing to the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) after they voted for the controversial Public Voluntary Organisation (PVO) bill in parliament. Said one youthful ZANU PF MP:
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Tiri panguva yakaoma (we are in difficult times); the problem started when we voted for the PVO bill in parliament and Zanu almost lost to the opposition. It was later realized that most of the young MPs from the party had just logged in and went out.
We are now being accused of resisting the push for the President to have another term as well as lacking party ideology.
Their biggest fear is, that if the opposition MPs move a motion to impeach the President, they think we will support that.
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Another ZANU PF MP, who claims to be a war veteran, accused the young MPs were betraying the party. He said:
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They have no ideology; they are dealers so what they do is, they come to Parliament and sign the register and after that, they get in town to run their errands.
We almost lost to CCC legislators when we voted for the PVO bill. Something needs to be done or else the party is in serious problem.
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However, ZANU PF chief whip Pupurai Togarepi who is also the MP for Gutu South, refuted the factionalism allegations, saying the ruling party trusts its MPs. Said Togarepi:
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All our MPs are cadres of the party who were deployed to represent ZANU PF in parliament because of their loyalty and consistency.
All our MPs have gone through several ideological orientation through the Chitepo School of Ideology which makes them very sound and grounded.
The leadership is happy with the performance of the young MPs. I urge you to ignore the nonsense coming from uninformed sources.
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There has been a lot of speculation and discussion about Mnangagwa potentially seeking a third term in office.
Recently, Mnangagwa publicly stated that he does not intend to run for a third term and plans to retire after completing his current term.
However, some political analysts and commentators are sceptical about the sincerity of this pledge.
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A group in ZANU-PF party wants President Mnangagwa to stay for more terms. They are targeting young MPs who they think are not following party rules. The young MPs are accused of not supporting the President and not understanding the party's beliefs. Some MPs are scared of being removed from their positions. However, the party leader says all MPs are loyal and well-trained. President Mnangagwa said he won't run for a third term, but some people doubt his words. Confusion and tension are rising in ZANU-PF party.

ZANU PF Faction Targets Young Parliamentarians

The ZANU-PF Mashonaland West Province has called on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his presidency beyond 2028 to complete developmental projects under the “Vision 2030” initiative, reported <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/calls-grow-louder-for-mnangagwa-to-extend-incumbency-beyond-2028-zanu-pf-mash-west-becomes-latest-to-join-bandwagon/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>.
This request follows similar calls from the ZANU PF provincial structures in Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, and Masvingo.
These provinces have urged the 81-year-old Mnangagwa to remain in power beyond the two-term limit prescribed by the Constitution of Zimbabwe.
Speaking during a ZANU PF inter-district meeting held at Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) Grounds Sunday, provincial chairperson, Mary Mliswa-Chikoka said:
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His Excellency had a dream of uplifting the livelihoods of Zimbabweans when he crafted Vision 2030. It would be remiss for us to let him leave unfinished business, so we request him to stay until 2030 or beyond when that dream comes to fruition.
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Mliswa-Chikoka’s remarks were met with enthusiastic applause from the large crowd gathered at the event.
Marian Chombo, the Minister of State for Mashonaland West Provincial Affairs and Devolution spoke about the various developmental projects that she claimed have taken shape under President Mnangagwa’s leadership.
Tapiwa Masenda, the provincial youth chairperson, stated that young people also believe Mnangagwa should remain in power at State House to complete the developmental projects that benefit Zimbabwean youth.
The sentiments expressed by Mliswa and Chikoka were echoed by Constance Shamu, the Women’s League chairperson, and Happison Muchechetere, the War Veterans League chairman. Said Shamu:
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We as the women held our national assembly and resolved that our esteemed leader, ED Mnangagwa, must hang in there.
We drew lessons from South Africa (where ANC lost its parliamentary majority) and agreed to start income-generating projects that endear the party with the electorate.
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ZANU PF national political commissar Munyaradzi Machacha, who was the guest of honour at the event, said he would convey the requests to extend President Mnangagwa’s term to the president.
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The ZANU-PF Mashonaland West Province wants President Mnangagwa to stay in power past 2028 to finish projects by 2030. Other provinces also support this idea. They believe he can help improve Zimbabwe. Many ZANU-PF members think he should continue his presidency for the country's benefit. They praise his leadership and want him to stay for longer. They believe he can bring positive changes to the country. ZANU-PF leaders are urging him to stay in power and complete projects that help the people of Zimbabwe.

ZANU PF Mash West Urges Mnangagwa To Extend Presidency Beyond 2028

George Charamba, the Deputy Chief Secretary in the Office of the President and Cabinet (Presidential Communications), said that President Emmerson Mnangagwa has closed the door to any dialogue with opposition leader Nelson Chamisa.
Charamba’s remarks came in response to an appeal by economist Gift Mugano, who had called on Zimbabweans across the political divide to engage in dialogue to resolve the country’s pressing problems. 
Posting on X (formerly Twitter), Mugano argued that Zimbabweans have overcome their challenges in the past when they united. He wrote:
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Fellow Zimbabweans, we have it on record that when we sit down and dialogue as Zimbabweans, we make progress as a country.
Striking examples of what dialogue can do are the talks between ZANU and ZAPU; and ZANU PF and MDC which produced the 1987 Unity Accord and GNU, respectively.
Likewise, we have it on record that when we unite, we move mountains. We united as one people against the Smith Regime and defeated them during our hard-won armed struggle.
Demonstrations will not help us to resolve our differences/challenges. Likewise, crackdown on citizens will not help us to resolve our challenges/differences…
I appeal to our leaders from the business community, churches, civil society, political parties, GOZ, academics, labour, etc to rise to the challenge and provide leadership towards the establishment of an inclusive dialogue aimed at providing permanent solutions to our differences/challenges.
</blockquote>
Doubling down on his rejection of dialogue with opposition Chamisa, Charamba dismissed the prospect, saying the ship has already sailed for dialogue.
Charamba accused Mugano and human rights lawyer Advocate Thabani Mpofu of “misleading” Chamisa, which Charamba claimed ultimately drove the opposition figure into the political “wilderness.” Said Charamba:
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Professor, here is my honest view from inside: Nguva yataida nhaurirano yakapfuura. That’s the truth. Those keen on talks took up the chance and are communicating with the State.
Those who chose to stay out of dialogue because of cheap advice from you naAdvocate Fulcrum, will remain outside the circuit of dialogue.
What you are harvesting are the disutilities of your amateurish political exuberance in the run-up to elections.
You fortified Chamisa on the wrong; today he is the wilderness you created, and you want to sound constructive, reasonable and level-headed.
You are part of the cabal of pseudo-intellectuals who misled the young man. Today you seek to salve your conscience by abortively appearing to re-negotiate for his Second Coming. IT CAN’T!
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Chamisa has been without a political home since January of this year when he abruptly announced that he had quit the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party – the same organisation he had helped form in 2022 – alleging that it had been infiltrated by the ruling ZANU PF party.
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President Mnangagwa doesn't want to talk to Chamisa. Some people want everyone to talk and work together to fix problems. But Mnangagwa says it's too late for that. He thinks Chamisa's supporters gave him bad advice. Chamisa left his political party because he thought it was controlled by the ruling party. Chamisa doesn't have a political home right now.

Mnangagwa Shuts Door On Dialogue With Chamisa, Says Charamba

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has issued a stern warning to citizens planning to stage protests ahead of the 44th SADC Summit in Harare on 17 August, describing them as “mischief makers” who will be dealt with decisively.
Speaking after commissioning the rebuilt Holy Cross Dam in Chirumhanzu District, Midlands Province, on Friday, 2 August, Mnangagwa vowed to crack down on those seeking to cause civil unrest and chaos through demonstrations. He said (via <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/high-court-blocks-construction-of-road-junction/">The Herald</a>):
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We have been honoured by SADC to host all the 16 countries. We want peace, let’s show our visitors that we are peaceful. I have no doubt that we will provide our visitors with hospitality. We want peace so that we leave a legacy of peace. We have mischief makers who want to cause unrest in the country. Imi tumhesvamukono, ndichakusvasvangai zvekuti heki (You mischief-makers, I will deal with you decisively).
</blockquote>
Mnangagwa’s chilling warning against would-be protestors follows the arrest of several activists in recent days including Robson Chere, the Secretary General of the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ), Namatai Kwekweza, the leader of the WeLead Trust, Samuel Gwenzi, the Harare City Council’s Ward 5 councillor, and Vusumuzi Moyo.
The four were pulled off a Victoria Falls-bound plane at the Robert Gabrial Mugabe International Airport by State agents on Wednesday.
During their incommunicado detention, which lasted at least 8 hours, the activists were allegedly tortured and then released to the police.
South Africa’s main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), has urged SADC to move its 44th Summit from Zimbabwe to another venue.
The DA, which is part of South Africa’s coalition government, made this call following the Zimbabwean government’s intensified crackdown on democracy activists.
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President Emmerson Mnangagwa warned people planning protests before the SADC Summit. He said they are troublemakers and will be dealt with strongly. Some activists were arrested recently, including a teacher union leader and a city councillor. They were taken off a plane, tortured, and then released to the police. South Africa's main opposition party wants the Summit moved from Zimbabwe to another place because of the crackdown on activists. Mnangagwa wants peace and hospitality for the Summit visitors. He warned troublemakers to stop causing unrest, or he will take action against them.

"Ndichakusvasvangai Zvekuti Heki", Mnangagwa Threatens Decisive Action Against Protestors

The ruling ZANU-PF party has congratulated Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on his re-election in the country’s presidential vote held on 28 July 2024.
According to Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (CNE), with 96.87% of the ballots counted, Maduro secured 51.95% of the votes, defeating opposition candidate Edmundo González who received 43.18% of the votes.
In a statement issued on 2 August 2024, ZANU-PF Secretary-General Obert Moses Mpofu expressed the party’s “resolute” support for Maduro and his PSUV party. Said Maduro:
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On behalf of the revolutionary Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front (ZANU PF) party, I present our heartfelt congratulations to our brother Cde Nicolas Maduro and the people of Venezuela on his re-election as President of Venezuela.
Cde Maduro worked hard for Venezuela’s development and uplifted communities out of poverty. 
economic
ZANU PF stands resolute in support of PSUV under the leadership of President Maduro. We wish our brothers and sisters of Venezuela peace and harmony as they continue to defend their country’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
We strongly stand with President Maduro as the leader of a country which holds the world’s largest proven crude reserves and the world’s highest exporter of oil for the benefit of the people of Venezuela.
As ZANU PF we re-iterate our support for PSUV under the able leadership of President Nicholas Maduro and wish him well during his third term going forward.
</blockquote>
ZANU-PF’s endorsement of Maduro’s electoral victory comes amid concerns from international observers about the fairness and transparency of the vote.
The United States of America said “it is clear” that President Nicolas Maduro lost the popular vote in Venezuela’s election. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said:
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Given the overwhelming evidence, it is clear to the United States and, most importantly, to the Venezuelan people that Edmundo González Urrutia won the most votes in Venezuela’s July 28 presidential election.
In addition, the United States rejects Maduro’s unsubstantiated allegations against opposition leaders.
Maduro and his representatives’ threats to arrest opposition leaders, including Edmundo González and María Corina Machado, are an undemocratic attempt to repress political participation and retain power.
</blockquote>
As reported by <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2024/08/01/americas/venezuela-election-opposition-machado-hiding-intl-latam/index.html">CNN</a>, on Tuesday after the vote, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez, who is a member of Maduro’s inner circle, called for the arrest of both Machado and Gonzalez.
However, the country’s Public Ministry later clarified that no arrest warrant had been issued for either opposition figure.
This comes after protests broke out across Venezuela earlier this week after the CNE announced Maduro as the winner.
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ZANU-PF party in Zimbabwe congratulated Maduro on winning the election in Venezuela. They support him and his party. The US says Maduro didn't really win. There are concerns about the fairness of the vote. Maduro's party threatened to arrest opposition leaders, but no arrest warrants were issued. Protests happened in Venezuela after Maduro was announced as the winner.

ZANU PF Congratulates Venezuela's President Maduro On Re-Election

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has strongly condemned the Zimbabwean government’s intensified crackdown on human rights defenders.
Several activists, including Robson Chere, the Secretary General of the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ), Namatai Kwekweza, the leader of the WeLead Trust, Samuel Gwenzi, the Harare City Council’s Ward 5 councillor, and Vusumuzi Moyo, were recently abducted, tortured, and then released to the police.
During their incommunicado detention, which lasted at least 8 hours, Chere was allegedly subjected to severe torture. When he appeared in court on Friday, he seemed to be in severe pain.
In a statement issued on Friday, 02 August, WCC General Secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay urged President Emmerson Mnangagwa to address these egregious violations that undermine Zimbabwe’s constitution and international human rights law.
Pillay called for the immediate release of the detained human rights activists. Reads the statement:
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It has been reported to the WCC that recently three civil society leaders were taken out of a plane at the Robert Mugabe International Airport in Harare, were severely tortured, and then released to the police the following day.
These arrests follow recent reports of clampdown and closure of civil society space in the context of the upcoming Southern African Development Community (SADC) meeting starting in Harare on 17 August.
We reiterate the WCC’s commitment to the people of Zimbabwe that goes back to the WCC’s Programme to Combat Racism through which the WCC supported Zimbabwe’s liberation from colonialism. We stood with Zimbabweans in the past; we will stand with them today.
The WCC condemns in strongest terms all forms of torture and clampdown on civil society and calls on President Mnangagwa to address these violations that undermine the constitution of Zimbabwe and international human rights law and release the detained human rights activists.
The WCC seeks to amplify the recent statement by the Zimbabwe Council of Churches at its 47th General Assembly, regarding the “politically fragile and polarized political environment” and its call to the nation to recommit to “constitutionalism” and the rule of law.
The WCC urges the SADC to provide leadership in addressing outstanding governance grievances that threaten the instability of Zimbabwe and the region.
The WCC prays for peace, freedom of speech, and the upholding of human rights and dignity in Zimbabwe.
</blockquote>
The ZANU PF government has launched a crackdown on pro-democracy campaigners and opposition activists, apparently out of fear that they may engage in protests during the 17 August 44th SADC Summit in Harare, potentially embarrassing the government.
This crackdown represents a troubling escalation of the Zimbabwean government’s suppression of dissent and civic freedoms ahead of a high-profile regional event.
By targeting pro-democracy voices, the ZANU PF administration seems intent on silencing criticism and maintaining a veneer of stability, even if it comes at the expense of fundamental human rights.
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The World Council of Churches is upset because Zimbabwe is treating human rights defenders badly. Some activists were kidnapped, tortured, and then let go to the police. The World Council of Churches wants President Mnangagwa to stop this and release the activists. They are also worried about the upcoming SADC meeting in August. Zimbabwe is cracking down on democracy campaigners because they fear protests. This is making it hard for people to have a voice. The World Council of Churches wants peace, freedom of speech, and human rights in Zimbabwe.

World Council Of Churches Condemns Zimbabwe's Crackdown On Human Rights Defenders

Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Bulawayo senator Gideon Shoko has been arrested by Criminal Investigations Department Law and Order detectives in Bulawayo, reported <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200030351/former-ccc-senator-shoko-arrested">NewsDay</a>.
Shoko’s arrest coincides with the government’s intensified crackdown on dissenting voices, aimed at preventing potential demonstrations during the upcoming Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit scheduled for August 17.
CCC spokesperson Promise Mkhwananzi confirmed Shoko’s arrest to NewsDay. He said:
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Government has suspended the bill of rights without the due support of parliament. (President Emmerson) Mnangagwa must declare that he has suspended the constitution.
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When contacted for comment, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson in Bulawayo Province, Inspector Abednico Ncube, professed ignorance of the arrest.
Details of the charges against Shoko were yet to be divulged.
Shoko is one of the CCC senators who were recalled by Sengezo Tshabangu, an activist who seized control of the opposition party soon after the 2023 general elections.
Tshabangu expelled scores of CCC Members of Parliament and councillors whom he did not favour, replacing them with his own allies.
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A former senator from the CCC in Zimbabwe, Gideon Shoko, was arrested by the police. The government is cracking down on people who speak out against them, especially before an important meeting. The CCC party is having internal issues with some people being kicked out. The police have not said why Shoko was arrested. People are worried about their rights and the constitution being ignored. The situation in Zimbabwe is tense and uncertain.

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