Politics & Beyond

Capital26Free — The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe introduced the RTGS Dollar during the monetary policy statement in February. Chris Charamba is joined by Michelina Chindiya and Sean Bvurere to discuss the implications of this on the economy and the people of Zimbabwe. The

Capital26Free — Henry and Chris have a succinct look at Zimbabwe's new cabinet. The pros , the cons the wins the loses the technocrats and the dead wood. They also tackle the opposition and their prospects, as well as a brief look at the legislature and its potential.

Capital26Free — we delve into the election how it was run and how the results where announced. While the election seems like a lifetime ago given the tragic post election crackdown we speak on the elections as an event and ZEC as an institution.

Capital26Free — Chris and Henry provide a not so brief analysis of the upcoming Zimbabwean elections. They speak on ZEC, They speak on how President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Nelson Chamisa and have run their campaigns. They also delve into some parliamentary predictions. Enjoy and happy voting.

Capital26Free — Rabson Isaac Shoes Lambada (Crisis Coalition )and Simbarashe Moyo (Combined Harare Residents Association) are guest hosts of Politics and Beyond. On the episode they quiz Nelson Chamisa's spokesperson Dr Nkululeko Sibanda and Political analyst Richard Mahomva about the credibility of Afrobarometer's survey on what the outcome of the Zimbabwean 2018 elections. Do you agree?

Capital26Free — Nomination court has closed and the candidates are in for the 2018 election. Chris and Henry go through the long list of presidential hopefuls. They discuss the state of the grand coalition and critique ZEC over the voter’s roll.

Capital26Free — This week in an insightful episode Upenyu chats with Fadzayi Mahere about her campaign, vision for Zimbabwe and legislative agenda.

Capital26Free — In this episode Chris and Henry, speak on what has been making headlines in the lead up to elections. Terrance Mukupe and his shenanigans the "leaked video" by Professor Jonathan Moyo. Saviour Kasukweres' return home and Jessie Majome and the MDC primaries.

Capital26Free — Chris and Henry take a look at the Zanu-PF manifesto which launched recently. They discuss the re-run of Zanu-PF primary elections. The two then move to looking at Nelson Chamisa's trip to the UK and some of the comments that he made.

Capital26Free — Chris and Henry review the Zanu-PF primary election results. They discuss Temba Mliswa's crusade against corruption and his interview with Ruvheneko. The two also highlight the danger of Chamisa's wild statements and close with some philosophical musings.

Capital26Free — Primary season is upon us. Chris and Henry, weigh in on the Zanu-PF and MDC primaries. They discuss what the different contestations mean for the future of both parties. The two then take a look at Prof Jonathan Moyo's article in the Zim Independent and close of with some Beyond from the Koreas.

Capital26Free — There's a new political outfit in Zimbabwe called POVO. Chris and Henry discuss their chances and whether they are truly independent or not. The two talk about President Mnangagwa's trip to China and assess the implications of the MDC primary elections.

Capital26Free — Chris and Henry are back to discuss President Mnangagwa's recent trips to Abidjan, Ivory Coast and Kigali, Rwanda. They question the new administration's priorities in light of the doctor's strike. The two delve into the feasibility of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area and round up by discussing MDC-Khupe and what it means for the opposition.

Capital26Free — This week Chris and Henry discuss the activities of former President RG Mugabe, current President ED Mnangagwa and presidential aspirant Nelson Chamisa. They question their motives and what implications these have for the forthcoming elections.

Capital26Free — In this episode Chris, Upenyu and Henry reflect on the life and legacy of the late leader of the opposition and former Prime Minister Morgan Richard Tsvangirai.

Capital26Free — In this episode Chris, Upenyu and Henry reflect on the life and legacy of the late leader of the opposition and former Prime Minister Morgan Richard Tsvangirai.

Capital26Free — This week Chris, Upenyu and Henry try to unpack the factionalism within the MDC. Who is the real acting president and how will they resolve their leadership crisis? Upenyu goes on a rant about the alleged $3 billion of FDI and the three discuss the comments made by the new Chairperson of ZEC Justice Priscilla Chigumba.

Capital26Free — The long-awaited opposition episode is here. Chris, Upenyu and Henry share their thoughts on the MDC and other opposition parties in Zimbabwe. Chris and Upenyu take a critical stance to the MDC, while Henry offers the counter position on leadership, primaries and what they need to do going forward.

Capital26Free — The long-awaited opposition episode is here. Chris, Upenyu and Henry share their thoughts on the MDC and other opposition parties in Zimbabwe. Chris and Upenyu take a critical stance to the MDC, while Henry offers the counter position on leadership, primaries and what they need to do going forward.

Capital26Free — Chris and Upenyu kick off the episode going through the week that was for President ED. They discuss their thoughts on the upcoming trip to Davos. Henry joins the conversation and the three weigh in on the inclusion of technocrats and the creation of think tanks in the new dispensation. They share their thoughts on the Global Shapers youth town hall with ED and whether Zimbabweans are two IQ points above functionally stupid. They wrap up by touching on Zimbabwe rejoining the Commonwealth.

Capital26Free — Chris and Henry kick off the year without Upenyu due to circumstances out of their control. Henry gives a rundown of his trip to Zimbabwe and the duo go on to discuss the new dispensation. The question ZACC's approach, the dearth of investigative journalism, what is going on with ZEC and the state of the opposition.

Capital26Free — Chris, Upenyu and Henry take a look at the recent cabinet appointments by President Mnangagwa. They discuss the issues of suitability of current Members of Parliament for executive offices and the likelihood of this Cabinet delivering economic returns where the previous administration has failed.

Capital26Free — Zimbabwe has a new president. Chris, Upenyu and Henry take a look at RGM's resignation. They discuss President Mnangagwa's two speeches, the first when he returned to Zimbabwe and the second when he was inaugurated and question the legality of Ignatius Chombo's arrest.

Capital26Free — Chris, Upenyu and Henry talk about the timelime of events leading up to the military intervention (read coup). They them look at the prospects of a a Mnangagwa presidency and a transitional government.

Capital26Free — Chris, Upenyu and Henry take a brief look at the events of the past week related to former Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa's firing. They then focus on the pre-budget seminar held by the Finance Minister Ignatius "Sisqo" Chombo in Vic Falls and round off with an update on Martha's case.

Capital26Free — Upenyu and Henry discuss the arrest of Martha O'Donovan the charges laid against her, and whether she really is the one that tweeted that [Redacted] was a goblin, they try make sense of it all. To conclude they move onto, the recent interface in Bulawayo, and what has been called the end of the Lacoste faction (yes factionalism again).

Capital26Free — Chris and Henry realised that it’s been a year since they started the podcast. They discuss some of the highlights from the Zim political space, Upenyu joined to update on the parliament strike. Chris and Hengy then go down memory lane and talk about their highs and lows in the past year and what they expect for the future.

Capital26Free — With the cabinet reshuffle announced on Monday, Chris, Henry and Upenyu are joined by academic Dr Miles Tendi to unpack the new look executive. They touch on what the new appointees bring to the portfolio, why the reshuffle happened and who the biggest winners and losers of the whole affair are.

Capital26Free — The podcast this week begins with Upenyu’s round up of the week in Parly and Chris rounding up the economic highlights. This is quickly followed by a look at the battle lines drawn between the Vice Presidents. The podcast takes a speculative turn when it discusses the cabinet reshuffle and its possible implications’.

Capital26Free — Upenyu Chris and Henry are back this week they tackle the return of President Mugabe, and his two most recent speeches, with speculation on whom "the judas" in the government is. The trio speak on Pastor Evans week in the courts Linda Masairas purple campaign and the events in PDP and the opposition alliance.

Capital26Free — With things in Zimbabwe returning to an eerily familiar hyperinflationary period, Chris, Henry and Upenyu unpack what is happening with the economy and what can be done to fix it. They talk about the first week of voter registration and discuses Hon Temba Mliswa’s speech in parliament. The three then turn their heads to New York and look at events happening at the UNGA.

Capital26Free — Voter registration has opened in Zimbabwe bringing the 2018 election ever closer. Chris, Henry and Upenyu discuss the controversies around registration thus far, they look at the state of affairs within Zanu-PF and following his airlifting to South Africa question what would happen to the Alliance if MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai were to be incapacitated.

Capital26Free — Chris and Upenyu chat with Political Activist Takura Zhangazha about the implications of Dr Amai Mugabe's diplomatic immunity, MDC violence in Bulawayo and media freedom

Capital26Free — Chris, Henry and Upenyu are joined by blogger Tonderai Mudambo , a law graduate and author of The Young African blog. Together , they do a round up of the news. With the Kenyan elections and President Jacob Zuma's survival of a vote of no confidence being top of the agenda. Locally they discuss that 1 billion dollar university the Professors sycophancy and Dr Amai. Please visit Tonderai Mudambo's blog on http://theyoungafricanblog.wordpress.com/ The Young African Blog

Capital26Free — Chis, Henry and Upenyu are joined by Dr Nkosana Moyo president of newly formed APA and presidential candidate. In this in depth episode they delve into his campaign strategy, his political ideologies. An episode not to be missed with one of the most intriguing presidential candidates.

Capital26Free — Chris and Henry are joined by Presidential aspirant from Build Zimbabwe Alliance, Dr Noah Manyika. They speak on the ideology of this party, what he thinks is important to turn around Zimbabwe and how he rates his chances in the 2018 elections

Capital26Free — Chris and Henry are this week joined by Upenyu Makoni-Matenga and the three immediately delve into the political winter that if facing ex-Zanu-PF official Didymus Mutasa. They ask what ZEC needs $274 million for and discuss what comes first, the man or the military in Zanu-PF factionalism. The three round off the show on the ludicrous statements made by Zanu-PF MP Psychology Maziwisa.

Capital26Free — Chris and Henry are joined by Dr Alex Magaisa a lawyer who was part of the constitutional making process and was an advisor to Morgan Tsvangirai when he was Prime Minister. They spoke about the Zimbabwe constitution, prospects for political parties in 2018 and the role of the Internet in politics in Zimbabwe

Capital26Free — Rest in Peace Cde Chinx, what makes a real national hero. Chris, Henry and Zuwa Matondo from Gov-Enhance Africa discuss “a more efficient cabinet”, Zuwa walks them through Gov-Enhance Africa, their work in Senegal and other African countries. They talk about how the youth involvement in gorvenance in Africa differs and some of the problems faced by both older politicians and young minds. Please do take a look at their website here. http://govenhanceafrica.org/ govenhanceafrica.org

Capital26Free — Chris and Henry are this week joined by Chris Chenga and discuss a variety of things happening in the political week. Why is Prof Moyo exposing his emails? Is it right for Councils to spruce up the city when the President is rolling in? What does The Watchman's advice mean and do business people make good political leaders?

Capital26Free — Things are heating up in ZANU-PF factionalism as Dr Sidney Sekeramayi's name was thrown into the succession battle. Chris and Henry dissect Prof Moyo's utterance and take a look at the start of ZANU-PF's campaign. ZEC has made a decision on who will supply the BVR machines and the two urge all to register when the time comes.

Capital26Free — Chris and Henry have self-proclaimed political maverick Acie Lumumba in the studio, he speaks on his party VIVA Zimbabwe, activists and coalitions. Does he really have any game changing ideas? Sit back and listen as we 'dig deeper'.

Capital26Free — Chris and Henry are back after a prolonged absence because in Zimbabwe, that's what people do. (We kid). Regardless of the unforeseen circumstances that caused their hiatus, the duo took a look what has been happening in Zim Politics for the past few weeks. The ridiculous factionalism in ZANU -PF to growing coalitions on the opposition. They discuss Zimbabwe being the second most developed country in Africa and question the wacky figures of $100 billion economies and 330 000 jobs.

Capital26Free — This week Chris and Henry were joined by Dr Nkosana Moyo who is the Executive Chairman of Mandela Institute of Development Studies and a former government minister. The three discussed issues of governance in Zimbabwe and Africa, the responsibility the youth have to creating the country they want, why" command" is not the answer and the question about his presidential ambitions.

Capital26Free — Chris and Henry are joined in the studio by ZANU-PF UK & Europe Chairman,Cde Nick Mangwana. They open the discussion with what a "comrade" is and they go on to look at the issue surrounding the diaspora votes. Chris and Henry challenge Cde Mangwana on the successes/ failures of ZIMASSET and ask why the electorate should have faith in ZANU -PF to deliver on its mandate in 2018.

Capital26Free — Chris and Henry round up some of the significant events of the last week of March. They look forward to the work Zimbabwe's new Chief Justice Luke Malaba is expected to do. Chris gives an honest look at the factions in ZANU PF women's league. The two move on to the displacement of villagers happening in Mazoe and the round up the episode with a lesson in "Chinamonics", the increase in Taxes and the finance ministers fiscal policy.