The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) led by Thokozani Khupe says it has instructed its attorneys to institute legal proceedings against the Nelson Chamisa-led to recover $1.8 million allocated to the party under the Political Parties (Finance) Act. According to the party’s deputy president, Obert Gutu, this follows the withdrawal of a court case in which the Chamisa group was seeking an order to stop the Khupe faction from using the party name and logo. The Chamisa MDC-T wants the case to be on the common court roll instead of being handled by the courts as an urgent matter. In response to the move, Gutu said “this shows that we are the legitimate MDC-T.” He noted that as a result, “The legitimate, lawful and constitutional MDC-T led by Hon. Dr. Thok
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said a hand grenade was to blame for the election rally blast that killed two people last week, state media reported on Friday. Mnangagwa, 75, narrowly avoided the explosion, which came weeks before the election on July 30, the first poll since the ousting of long-time ruler Robert Mugabe. "You might be aware about the events that took place on Saturday when a hand grenade was thrown at me. But since you see me here that means I am now fine," Mnangagwa who was in Tanzania on a two-day visit was quoted as saying by the Herald newspaper. "That was a minor incident, we are going to proceed with elections," he added. The paper reported that Vice President Kembo Mohadi and Environment Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri,
“I have been a long-time supporter of the Movement for Democratic Change but I have just changed my mind because for all I know, I could be voting for Mugabe to come back maybe even as vice-president,” said a man from the Sanyati area. He appeared to be joking but it turned out that he was serious. “I have been a supporter of the MDC since its inception and was glad that we got rid of Mugabe but all of a sudden I hear that Mugabe is now backing Chamisa. Why?” he queried. “I can no longer trust Chamisa because after fighting for years to get rid of Mugabe he could make Mugabe his vice-president. That is a risk I am not prepared to take so I might as well support Mnangagwa because he is good for business and will not bring Mugabe back.” It is n
MDC-T Matabeleland South Senator for Matobo Constituency Sithembile Mlotshwa has died. Ms Mlotshwa died on Friday at United Bulawayo Hospitals where she was admitted. MDC-T acting national spokesperson Ms Thabitha Khumalo confirmed her death.
