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According to an inside source, CCC MPs are adamant about engaging with ZANU PF to secure roles in the new Government. The source revealed that the CCC representatives argue that there is no valid reason to exclude themselves from Government affairs, as ZANU PF is slated to rule for the next five years.

“CCC legislators and councillors believe that collaboration with ZANU PF is the key to effective governance during the next five years. To them, it seems counter-productive not to engage with the ruling party as they would also need to advocate for their constituents' interests from the same Government.

“They argue that isolating themselves from the ruling party is counter-productive. CCC representatives say there is no reason to exclude themselves from the new Government, they insist that their best foot forward would be to work with Zanu PF towards nation building,” revealed the source.

The source further disclosed that CCC MPs are actively pressuring Tendai Biti to engage with CCC leader, Nelson Chamisa to get an endorsement to their proposal. However, according to the source Biti expressed skepticism in engaging Chamisa due to his selective listening habit that makes him to listen more to western funders than to his close lieutenants.

“CCC Legislators and MPs are pressurizing Biti to convince Chamisa to engage ZANU PF as this can ensure their inclusion in the Government projects. While acknowledging the demand, Biti expressed concerns about the challenges of dealing with Chamisa. He pointed out that Chamisa often listens to external voices, primarily his financial backers, which can complicate decision-making. Nevertheless, Biti assured his fellow CCC members that he would do his best to persuade Chamisa to consider collaborating with ZANU PF,” said the source.

Meanwhile, leaked information within CCC suggest that Biti is contemplating a leadership change within that party.  Sources further indicated that Biti views Chamisa's leadership as weak and believes that a change in leadership may be necessary.

Innocent Mujeri

In a landmark address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) today, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called for the immediate lifting of the illegal sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by the US and Western nations.

Political Reporter

In what appears to be an unexpected turn of events, Nelson Chamisa, the leader of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), might find himself grappling with disappointment.

As usual, the CCC leader, Nelson Chamisa is reportedly working tirelessly to ensure the selection of his loyalists for both chairperson and deputy’s positions. According to a contact, the opposition`s eyes are set on Eshawadi Chamunorwa for the Chairmanship. This is despite the popular support enjoyed by Councillor Pritchard Paradzai in the farming town. However, the source said, Paradzai was aligned to Tendai Biti`s faction hence Chamisa’s efforts to elbow him out.

“Chamisa has already set up a technical panel led by Samuel Matemera to ensure the selection of his loyalists. The four member panel was directly ordered by Chamisa to make sure that Chamunorwa lands the post with a Emmanuel Chikaponya deputizing him.

“The interested councillors were subjected to an interview where they were asked five questions. We have already established that the questions were leaked to Chamunorwa and Chikaponya prior to the interview. As a result, the two performed extremely and suspiciously well in the interview,” said the source.

The source revealed that three other members of the panelists were Pastor Maroyiwa, Thomson Mlilo and one business man called Dhewa. He said the panel was handpicked by Chamisa through that party`s Organising Secretary, Amos Chibaya.

“The panel has already recommended Chamunorwa as Chairperson and Chikaponya as his deputy. Chamunorwa`s closest rivals were Paradzai and Yovani Tapera while Chikaponya`s closest rivals were Angeline Moyana and Panashe Mujeye.

“In a move viewed as an attempt to pacify the Norton residents, the popular candidate, Chikaponya was recommended for Housing Committee deputy Chairperson and he will deputize Patience Chigodora,” said the source.

The source went on to reveal other councillors who were recommended as chairs and deputies of council committees. Angeline Moyana was recommended to chair Finance Committee, deputized by Rosemary Talika. Webster Munemo was earmarked for the Heal Committee with Tineyi Marokwe as his deputy.

Engineering Committee was proposed to be head by Yovani with Action Mataruse as deputy. Barnbus Pachawo was recommended to chair Human Resources Committee deputized by Panashe Mujeye. Audit Committee was proposed to be under the Chairmanship of Tarisayi Mazarura with Sandra Gomo as deputy.

Meanwhile, Chamisa is alleged to be consolidating his power in urban areas through imposing his loyalists as Mayors and Chairpersons.

According to the report there were CCC activists who were involved in the arson that resulted in the damage of the Party’s property.

“A group of CCC activists have been reported to be responsible for the destructive fire that damaged ZANU PF property. The fire consumed a wooden table, seven plastic chairs and two small wooden benches, and a further damage was done to the Party building. ZANU PF members who reside near the party offices alerted Jonhera leading him to report the CCC hooligans to the Budiriro police station,” revealed the source.

CCC's history of violence has raised significant concerns in the country. That party’s violent acts during the recent election season sparked worries, with their apparent proclivity for violence becoming increasingly evident.

The beleaguered political outfit perpetrated acts of violence in many parts of the country. A troubling incident occurred when a group of six CCC members led by Gift Chatambudza was involved in an altercation at the funeral of Rosemary Chiruva in Epworth. The targeted victim of this confrontation was Douglas Mwonzora’s security aide, Panganayi Musarudzwa.

Another disturbing incident involved CCC Sunningdale legislator, Maureen Kademaunga and Harare  Ward 10 councillor, Clyde Mushonjera who were recently arrested on charges of attempted murder and assault, further highlighting the tendency for violence within the CCC ranks.

Meanwhile, political analysts have commented on the violent acts perpetrated  by CCC, highlighting that it was surprising that these incidents were not adequately addressed in the post-election report compiled by the Head of the SADC Election Observer Mission (SEOM), Dr. Nevers Mumba, and his team.

Staff Reporter

In a situation that exposes Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader, Nelson Chamisa’s dictatorial tendencies, Shantiel Chiwara has been single handedly chosen to be the Mayor of Masvingo ahead of today`s Masvingo Mayoral election.

According to a source in that party, the move has been met with anger and frustration from CCC supporters in Masvingo, who are in favor of Councillor Sitemere Wilstaff.

The source revealed that Chamisa had directed Farai Chinobva to make sure that Chiwara lands the mayoral post. He reportedly ordered him to add his trusted lieutenants into a committee that would influence the imposition of Chiwara, a move that has been seen as a clear attempt to rig the selection process and ensure that Chiwara wins, regardless of the wishes of the CCC supporters.

“CCC supporters in Masvingo are furious over Chamisa's plan to impose Chiwara. They say that Chiwara is not the right person for the job and that his imposition would be a betrayal of their trust. They are also concerned that Chamisa's actions will damage the CCC's reputation in Masvingo and make it more difficult for the party to win elections in the future,” said the source.

The source further revealed that Chamisa wanted Masvingo Ward 9 Councillor-elect, Daniel Mberikunashe as deputy Mayor.

Meanwhile, Chamisa is on record imposing mayors against the wish of his supporters. In Bulawayo, he imposed David Coltart Mayor, despite the fact that most CCC supporters in Bulawayo wanted a Ndebele candidate. Chamisa also imposed Ian Makone in Harare which was against the majority of CCC supporters who wanted the retention of Jacob Mafume. The CCC supporters indicated that Makone was too professional to do the tricks needed for a CCC mayor in Harare.

According to the source Chamisa is said to be purging supporters of his internal rival, Tendai Biti. Among those who fell victim due to their alliance to Biti are Mafume (Harare Mayoral posts), Settlement Chikwinya (Mbizo Constituency) and Biti himself (Harare East constituency).

  …as CCC plots to influence the placing of Zim on UNGA agenda

Staff Reporter

Members of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) have come under scrutiny for resorting to deception in an attempt to put Zimbabwe on  the on-going United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) agenda.

Political Reporter

In an unfolding saga of alleged breach of trust, a group of election agents affiliated with the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) are reportedly mulling over staging a demonstration.

Staff Reporter

Leading political analysts have expressed strong disapproval of the Zambian government's move to prevent former president, Edgar Lungu from leaving the country for medical treatment.

Staff Reporter

Two prominent Zimbabwean women's rights activists, Sally Dura-Ncube and Jestina Mukoko, have resigned from their respective organisations amid allegations of misappropriation of funds.