Power Squabbles Split Zimbabwe Opposition

Former finance minister Tendai Biti seems to be a key player as a group within the party moves to unseat Morgan Tsvangirai as leader of the opposition.

MDC-T President Morgan Tsvangirai addressing a rally.

  • Zimbabwe:   Biti Always Wanted to Be President - Chamisa

    New Zimbabwe, 26 April 2014

    MDC-T national organising secretary, Nelson Chamisa, has dismissed as a nullity the suspension of party leader Morgan Tsvangirai by a group pushing for leadership change in the… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   MDC-T Rebels Hit Back At Tsvangirai

    New Zimbabwe, 23 April 2014

    MDC-T "rebels" have rubbished claims by party leader Morgan Tsvangirai they were working with rivals in Zanu PF to dislodge him from the helm of the opposition movement. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Morgan Tsvangirai and the Illusion of Mass Support

    The Herald, 24 April 2014

    Over the past few months MDC-T has been rocked by serious infighting and divisions which have left the party on the brink. The war for control of the party has seen the rise of two… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   President Calls for Peace in MDC-T

    The Herald, 19 April 2014

    PRESIDENT Mugabe yesterday warned MDC-T against inciting illegal and violent protests, saying the security services were ready to ensure the rule of law prevails. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Fear Rife in MDC-T - Matinenga

    Zimbabwe Independent, 17 April 2014

    As MDC-T Morgan Tsvangirai tries to fend off attacks by senior party members calling for leadership renewal, the Zimbabwe Independent political reporter Elias Mambo spoke to former… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   MDC-T Moves to Expel Mangoma

    Zimbabwe Independent, 11 April 2014

    THE troubled MDC-T is moving to expel suspended deputy treasurer-general Elton Mangoma as well as his lawyer Jacob Mafume, youth secretary general Promise Mkwananzi and Last… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Mangoma Refuses to Recognize Expulsion

    SW Radio, 11 April 2014

    The deputy treasurer-general of the MDC-T, Elton Mangoma, does not recognize his expulsion from the party for alleged gross indiscipline, his lawyer said on Friday. Read more »

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