Tag: MDC

Harare City Council: A Ticking Time Bomb

By Sesel Zvidzai A disaster of unprecedented proportions is looming at the capital city of the country, Harare. The effects of the collapse will be felt by the whole country for a long time to come. Harare Skyline 1. Governance Since March 2020, Harare has lost 24 democratically elected MDC Alliance Councilors to illegal recalls … Continue reading Harare City Council: A Ticking Time Bomb

Thousands of Teachers Resign from the Profession

Dr Takavafira Zhou 14 December 2020More than 10 000 teachers have resigned from the profession between 28 September and 1 December 2020.Fundamentally, teachers have been forced to resign because of cold and calculated educational vandalism of educational and government officials. What has irked several teachers is the failure by the gvt to resolve salary discrepancies … Continue reading Thousands of Teachers Resign from the Profession

MDC Southend A Force To Reckon With

By Buhle Fengu The first duty of a government is to protect its borders and the people within them. The MDC as a government in waiting has an obligation to show that responsibility and resilience during this Coronavirus crisis. Our lives and the way we do things are going to drastically change in response to … Continue reading MDC Southend A Force To Reckon With

Southend Branch Meeting 23 February 2020

In Attendance Anna Kudinga Audrey Charowa – Chairperson Buhle Fengu – Secretary Eunice Chatizembwa – Women’s Assembly Vice Chair Felix Zinhu - Committee Member Jennifer Gora – Women’s Assembly Chair Neville Ngqabutho Khumalo Ntombizodwa Zololo Patience Marimo Sheila Makahamadze - Women’s Treasurer Sheillah Sibanda – Treasurer Sithabile Mhlanga – Women’s Assembly Vice Info & Publicity … Continue reading Southend Branch Meeting 23 February 2020

MDC Meeting 12 January 2020

In Attendence Buhle Fengu - Secretary Audrey Charowa – Chairperson Charles Dliwayo – Organising Secretary Eunice Chatizembwa – Women’s Vice Chair Felix Zinhu - Committee Member Jennifer Gora – Women’s Chair Neville Ngqabutho Khumalo Nompilo Dube -Youth Chair Patience Chikwanha Patience Marimo – New Member Priscilla Dube – New Member Sheila Makahamadze - Women’s Treasurer … Continue reading MDC Meeting 12 January 2020

New Year Message 2020 Another Brutal Year Zimbabwe

Buhle Fengu I am finding it difficult to wish Zimbabweans a “happy new year”. The year 2019 was a difficult year for the MDC and 2020 has not started on a very good note. The despot President of Zimbabwe ED Mnangagwa seems to be ought of touch with the suffering of ordinary man. Mnangagwa on … Continue reading New Year Message 2020 Another Brutal Year Zimbabwe

SADC Must ACT Responsible!

A criticism of the SADC block's failure to hold Zimbabwean government to account for atrocities.

MDC Southend Condemns Abuse & Arbitrary Arrests

MDC Southend-on-Sea branch joins the global MDC famliy in condemning the acts of barbarism and brutality witnessed this week in Zimbabwe by state security forces on peaceful protesters that saw 6 opposition members and human rights defenders abducted and scores injured. https://youtu.be/VL2SfBseI7Q Zimbabwe riot police use teargas and batons to clear protesters -via @guardian We, … Continue reading MDC Southend Condemns Abuse & Arbitrary Arrests

BBQ Beach Party is On!

MDC Southend-on-sea branch invites all friends of Zimbabwe to a BBQ on 27 July 2019 at the beach at the stunning East Beach, Shoeburyness in Essex. The BBQ is a fundraising event to support Lupane constituency by-election. Come over for a plate of sadza with muriwo, boerewors, beef and chicken. Your presence and financial support … Continue reading BBQ Beach Party is On!

VIDEO: VP Tendai Biti & President Obasanjo at Chatham House, London

Audrey Charowa By Audrey Charowa MDC Vice President Tendai Biti alongside co-authors Nigeria's Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo and Dr Greg Mills, the Director of Brenthurst Foundation attended a panel discussion on their book: Democracy Works: Re-Wiring Politics to Africa's Advantage. The discussion was held on Wednesday 5 June 2019 at Chatham House in London under … Continue reading VIDEO: VP Tendai Biti & President Obasanjo at Chatham House, London

ZANU-PF Set To Protest VP Biti in London

MDC Vice President Tendai L. Biti Newly elected MDC Alliance Vice President, Tendai Laxton Biti is billed to speak at the prestigious Royal Institute of International Affairs at Chatham House in London on Wednesday 5 June 2019. The topic of the day will be Democracy Works: Rewiring Politics to Africa's advantage. Biti is seen as … Continue reading ZANU-PF Set To Protest VP Biti in London

Thoughts on Dr Tsvangirai’s Memorial

By Sithabile Mhlanga Sithabile Mhlanga Saturday 18 May 2019 our branch, Southend-on-sea went for the MDC meeting in remembrance of Morgan Tsvangirai in Wolverhamton. It was very nice we meet so many people so many encouraging people in remembering for the lost of are legion he was very loved. He  did a lot of work. … Continue reading Thoughts on Dr Tsvangirai’s Memorial

Low Energy Minister Chibabest Quickly Becoming ChibaWORST!

By Dr Shelton Nhamoinesu I must confess that I've been hugely underwhelmed and disappointed by the new Energy Minister Fortune Chasi. Popularly known as Chibabest on social media and arguably the only likable personality in ZanuPF, I'm afraid to say that the high profile appointment to Energy Minister might just have exposed Chibabest's inadequacies and … Continue reading Low Energy Minister Chibabest Quickly Becoming ChibaWORST!

Thoughts about Congress

By Buhle Fengu Buhle Fengu I am delighted that the branch has met its financial obligations and will be represented at the historic MDC Alliance Congress in Leeds on Saturday 20 April 2019. The branch executive under the leadership of Audrey Charowa & Stanford Biti is well prepared and equipped to ensure we build a … Continue reading Thoughts about Congress

CONGRESS 2019: Meet the Candidates

By Audrey Charowa As the race to the MDC UK and Ireland Provincial Congress heats up I thought now would be a good time to assess the candidates on the playing field. The elections for the UK & Ireland leadership are slated for Easter Saturday, 20 April 2019 @ Premier Banqueting, Stoney Rock Lane, Leeds … Continue reading CONGRESS 2019: Meet the Candidates

MDC Alliance Shows Political Maturity

Written by Stanford Biti It is good news that Secretary General Douglas Mwonzora @DMwonzora is no longer vying for the presidency. This is a welcome move which Unites the party under the leadership of unopposed President Nelson Chamisa @nelsonchamisa. I strongly embrace the example shown by the leadership of Welshman Ncube @Welshman_Ncube, Tendai Biti @BitiTendai, … Continue reading MDC Alliance Shows Political Maturity

Who are we?

MDC Alliance in Southend-on-Sea branch is made up of diverse members. As a democratic organ we encourage our members to speak out and share their opinions. Here are some of our members profiles: Jennifer Gora - Women's Chair Jennifer Gora is the Southend-on-Sea branch women's assembly chairperson. She is passionate about seeing women in her … Continue reading Who are we?

MDC Alliance Southend-on-Sea Elections Results!

THE FOLLOWING WERE DULY ELECTED AS EXECUTIVES OF THE MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRATIC CHANGE ALLIANCE SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BRANCH ON 30 MARCH 2019 AT 1730HRS: Chairperson - Audrey Charowa @Miss_Audreey Vice Chairperson – Stanford Biti @BitiStanford Secretary - Buhle Fengu @MissFengu Organising Secretary – Charles Dliwayo Treasurer - Shiellah Sibanda Information and Publicity - Jameson Mashakada Committee Members:  … Continue reading MDC Alliance Southend-on-Sea Elections Results!