HARARE – Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Harare demanding the resignation of President Robert Mugabe. The president’s grip on power was severely weakened on Wednesday when the Zimbabwe Defence Forces took power in order to “arrest criminals” surrounding the president. Protesters are hugging soldiers in the crowd and cheering for them….
HARARE – The commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF), General Constantino Chiwenga, was late last night locked in hard negotiations with his commander-in-chief, President Robert Mugabe, as the belligerent parties tried to no avail to break a political impasse that followed the military’s seizure of power mid this week. Chiwenga led the military in…
Grace Mugabe: President Robert Mugabe’s 52-year-old wife rose from political obscurity to the top ranks of the ruling Zanu-PF party women’s league secretary in the Zanu PF politburo. She led the charge, leading to the ouster of Joice Mujuru, her husband’s deputy for 10 years. Vitriolic at most rallies, she addressed and, after the purge…
HARARE – The pursuit of President Robert Mugabe’s perceived allies by the country’s security forces following their seizure of power on Wednesday morning continued yesterday, with the arrest of more Cabinet ministers and government officials. Unconfirmed reports yesterday suggested that the army had also arrested police commissioner-general Augustine Chihuri and Masvingo Provincial Affairs minister Paul…
HARARE – Former Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who left the country in a huff following his expulsion from the ruling party and government a fortnight ago, is now back in the country. Affectionately known as “Ngwena” or “The Crocodile”, Mnangagwa went into self-imposed exile after falling out with the incumbent, President Robert Mugabe — his…
HARARE – Civic society and opposition political parties yesterday added their voices to calls for a roadmap towards a transitional civilian government following the military’s take-over this week. The army — led by Zimbabwe Defence Forces commander Constantino Chiwenga — took charge of the country on Wednesday. Reacting to the take-over, Zimbabwe People First (ZimPF)…
HARARE – The military has placed President Robert Mugabe under house arrest following their seizure of power in the early hours of yesterday morning, suggesting the country could be on the verge of a transition whose structure remains unclear. That Mugabe, who has ruled the country since independence in 1980, has been confined to his…
HARARE – The Zimbabwe national army yesterday took over key institutions in the capital, controlling the movement of human and vehicle traffic in the city. Key buildings and institutions that were being managed by the army include Parliament Building, the Zanu PF headquarters, Munhumutapa Building and the surrounding buildings as well as Police Support Unit…
HARARE – Zimbabweans countrywide were anxious yesterday after the military usurped civilian control of the country. The move by the army escalated the political crisis in the country, which had been tense since the unceremonious sacking of vice president Emmerson Mnangagwa by 93-year-old President Robert Mugabe a week ago. While the situation was generally calm…
HARARE – Constantino Guveya Dominic Nyikadzino Chiwenga, was born Constantine Guveya Chiwenga on August 25, 1956 in Mashonaland East’s Wedza District. He went to school up to Form 4 at St Mary’s Mission along with Air Force of Zimbabwe commander (AFZ) Air Marshal Perrance Shiri. On July 29, 2016, he changed his name to Constantino…
