Nelson Chamisa, the leader of Zimbabwe’s main opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), intends to pay visits to Moscow and Beijing to seek help in settling the political crisis that has been gripping his country for over a year now, his spokesman told Sputnik. The situation in Zimbabwe remains tense since July 2018, when opposition candidate Chamisa refused to concede the defeat to Emmerson Mnangagwa in the presidential race, claiming that the result was rigged. The country has since been repeatedly shaken by violent protests, with the opposition accusing the government of corruption, rising economic woes and clampdown on dissent​​​. Most recently, on Friday, the opposition had to call off its rally in Harare after a court ruled against the action.
Zimbabwe’s main opposition party called off planned anti-government demonstrations on Friday, saying it aimed to avert bloodshed after police rounded up its followers and dispersed them with batons and water cannon. The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), which accuses President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government of repression and economic mismanagement, had called a demonstration for Friday as the start of a nationwide protest movement. But police announced on Thursday that the protest would be banned, and an MDC court appeal to have the ban lifted failed. Police patrolled the usually bustling city centre in lorries and on foot, firing tear gas to disperse any groups that attempted to gather as most shops and business shut. Around 100 MDC supporters
Zimbabwe's main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa warned President Emmerson Mnangagwa that a protest called off by the police on Friday was only a "teaser", as he vowed: "We will remain in the streets." Chamisa's Movement for Democfratic Change (MDC) called off planned anti-government demonstrations on Friday, saying it aimed to avert bloodshed after police rounded up its followers and dispersed them with batons and water cannon. he MDC, which accuses President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government of repression and economic mismanagement, had called a demonstration for Friday as the start of a nationwide protest movement. But police announced on Thursday that the protest would be banned, and an MDC court appeal to have the ban lifted failed Police patr
The House of Senate has given green light to the Maintenance of Peace and Order Bill that empowers President Emmerson Mnangagwa to deploy details of the army in the event of a violent protest breaking out. Giving an update Deputy Government Spokesperson Energy Mutodi said, "The Maintenance of Peace and Order bill has been tabled in the Senate with most senators in support of the bill especially the clause that allows the President to deploy the army in the event of violent protests. Conveners of violent protests will also be liable if property is damaged." "We have an opposition that is very imaginative in trying to create anarchy and to portray the government as violent … As a young democracy we are learning but we don't need to be punished for foll
MDC has moved to ban the wearing of any party regalia during its much-publicised Harare march against massive suffering under the Zanu PF led government Friday. At a media briefing Wednesday, party spokesperson Daniel Molokele said the decision was to counter an alleged plot by Zanu PF to print the main opposition's t-shirts for distribution to elements hired to cause violence while posing as MDC supporters. "There will be no party regalia," Molokele said. "We want to be clear that no one is going to wear MDC regalia because this is not an MDC march. This is a peoples' march. "The MDC is just a facility, facilitating the will of the people, Zimbabweans. "So if you are a Zimbabwean, you want to express yourself. Feel free to wear whatever you
In a show of force to discourage anti-government protests, Zimbabwe police with water cannons patrolled the capital’s streets and warned residents “you will rot in jail” if they participate in the demonstrations planned for Friday. Six anti-government activists have been abducted and tortured this week ahead of the protests, as tensions rise over Zimbabwe’s deteriorating economic conditions, according to human rights groups. President Emmerson Mnangagwa urged the opposition to engage in dialogue, but at the same time his government is pushing for parliament to quickly adopt new security legislation criticized as repressive. The main opposition Movement for Democratic Change party said it will roll out “peaceful” protests starting this week to try
Controversial politician Linda Masarira-Kaingidza says she will not lose sleep over pictures and chats being posted on social media about her husband Gilbert Kaingidza. Kaingidza is being accused of deliberately spreading HIV to various women. Linda said she was not moved by the story. “Whatever happened in the past is past, we cannot judge someone by what he did some years ago because I was not there in the past and why would someone bring 2014 issues into 2019? “It’s obvious that it is someone with sour grapes and has some agenda with my husband. “If they think that it will affect me or break me up with my husband they should forget and smile because nothing will separate me and my hubby. “It’s nonsensical, they should go to hell and asvot
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is reported to have granted permission for the opposition MDC to hold its protests in the Harare CBD tomorrow. The opposition which applied to protest against the deteriorating conditions in the country is yet to get an answer from the ZRP on whether their demonstration has been approved or not. However, Mnangagwa is said to have granted permission although with the caveat that if there is any violence, the security forces will respond with force. A source who spoke to the Zimbolivenews said, "The President said the demonstrations will go undisturbed by the security forces but any sign of violence will be dealt with with the necessary measure of force required." This was confirmed by Information Permanent Secretary Ndavaningi Nick Mangw
