Emmerson Mnangagwa says he will rescue Zimbabwe. Don’t believe it
The Economist 26th July 2018 In the first election since a coup, the party of Robert Mugabe deserves to lose FOR the first time since independence in 1980, Zimbabwe goes to the polls on July 30th without Robert Mugabe on the ballot. Instead the old despot’s former sidekick, who took his place after a coup
It’s the junta stupid
Senator David Coltart Commentary 26th July 2018 Bill Clinton when once asked about what was they key issue in his 1992 election campaign famously replied “its the economy stupid†– and it was. For all the experience that incumbent President George H Bush brought to the electorate the fact remained that the US economy was
Coltart says Mnangagwa’s meeting with white voters was a publicity stunt
The Insider 22nd July 2018 Movement for Democratic Change senatorial candidate David Coltart, a former Minister of Education in the inclusive government, has described today’s meeting between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and white voters as a publicity stunt. He told British news agency Reuters; “I’m not surprised. You have to look at where this took place.â€
Mnangagwa Courts White Voters Ahead of Election
Reuters By Sisipho Skweyiya and Joe Brock 22nd July 2018 Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa addressed a crowd of white voters on Saturday in an attempt improve relations ahead of a July 30 election, a marked shift from his predecessor Robert Mugabe whose policies became increasingly racially divisive. Mnangagwa, who came to power when Mugabe was
Opposition turns heat over ballot paper design
Newsday By BLESSED MHLANGA 17th July 2018 THE opposition MDC Alliance has turned up the heat on the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec), accusing it of violating sections of the Electoral Act with their design of the controversial presidential ballot ahead of the equally gripping July 30 general elections. Seasoned lawyer and MDC Alliance senatorial candidate
Statement regarding the illegal manner in which ZEC is allowing postal voting to take place.
Senator David Coltart 13th July 2018 I have noted how ZEC has tried to argue that the current system of postal voting is lawful. ZEC argues that there is nothing wrong with all police officers and soldiers having to vote collectively under the supervision of their commanding officers, never mind voting in front of their
Chamisa condemns attack on Mnangagwa
The Standard 24th June 2018 MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday led the condemnation of the blast at a rally addressed by President Emmerson Mnangwa where nine people, including government officials, were injured yesterday. Chamisa said violence had no place in Zimbabwean politics as people took to social media to condemn the alleged attempt on
Brendan Taylor being targeted unfairly – Tatenda Taibu
ESPN By Firdose Moonda, South Africa correspondent, ESPNcricinfo 21st June 2018 Tatenda Taibu, former Zimbabwe captain and their convener of selectors until March, severely criticised the current administration for their treatment of players – in particular Brendan Taylor – and called on cricketers in the country to band together. Taylor, who opted out of a
Statement by Senator David Coltart regarding his inclusion on the MDC Alliance Senatorial party list for Bulawayo in the 2018 general election
Senator David Coltart Statement 15th June 2018 I have been included on the MDC Alliance party list for the Senate in Bulawayo Province. As many know I was very graciously and generously offered a relatively safe National Assembly seat being Bulawayo East by the MDC Alliance which I declined to take up. Now equally graciously
Coltart requests senatorial seat
The Herald By Nqobile Tshili Bulawayo Bureau 9th June 2018 MDC politician Mr David Coltart has written to the principals of MDC Alliance requesting that he runs for a senatorial seat instead of a parliamentary one. Mr Coltart was set to contest in Bulawayo East constituency where he was beaten by Ms Thabitha Khumalo (MDC-T)