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HARARE – Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has fueled speculation about his next political move, expressing optimism about “new beginnings” after his recent departure from the party he claimed was compromised by ruling party infiltration. The announcement comes amid ongoing turmoil in Zimbabwe’s opposition landscape, with Chamisa’s exit from the CCC […]

Citizens Coalition for Change interim leader Jameson Timba and 34 party members have been freed after receiving suspended sentences for participating in an unlawful gathering in June. The court handed Timba and senior member Jason Kautsa 16-month suspended sentences, with shorter terms for others. All were acquitted of disorderly conduct charges. The group had been […]

Kariba MP John Houghton and 12 others were arrested on Wednesday in Kariba for staging a peaceful demonstration against the incarceration of CCC faction leader Jameson Timba and 77 other party activists. Former CCC MP Ostallos Siziba confirmed the arrests, stating that the group included John Houghton, former Mayor George Masendu, and Farai Mageva. They […]

Three prominent human rights defenders, Robson Chere of the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union (ARTUZ), Namatai Kwekweza, and opposition councillor Samuel Gwenzi, have been arrested at Robert Mugabe International Airport. This incident occurred as they were about to board a plane, according to reports from the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR). Robson Chere, the Secretary […]

The bail appeal for Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) interim leader Jameson Timba and 77 activists has been delayed. The High Court postponed the hearing to next Tuesday after the State requested more time to respond. Justice Lucy Mungwari will preside over the case. Timba and the activists were arrested on June 16 for attending […]

The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) claims that state security agents are pursuing its leaders, Gift Ostallos Siziba and Amos Chibaya, following their statements at a recent court hearing. Siziba and Chibaya attended the Harare Magistrates Court to support 78 detained party activists. They vowed to mobilise protests against the continued detention of their colleagues. […]

In a startling episode of political violence that has gripped Zimbabwe, seven youths associated with the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), an opposition party, were arrested following the assault of Deputy Mayor Councillor John Manatsa. This incident took place during a political meeting at the residence of Morgan Ncube, a recalled legislator for Beitbridge West, […]

In a significant political development, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) declared the ruling party, ZANU PF, as the victor in two crucial by-elections conducted on March 9, 2024. These elections were closely monitored due to the seats being previously under the control of the opposition, the Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC). The by-elections were necessitated […]

As Zimbabwe faces a severe drought, apprehensions are mounting over the potential misuse of the government’s food distribution efforts, with opposition members alleging that the aid could be unfairly allocated to supporters of the ruling Zanu PF party. Recent statements from officials highlight that a quarter of the nation is experiencing food insecurity from January […]

Opposition politician Nelson Chamisa has recently broken his silence, revealing his grassroots campaign in villages to shape his next political move, emphasizing his independence from any specific political party. Chamisa resigned as leader of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) in January, attributing his decision to infiltration by Zanu PF. This followed the controversial […]