Politics & Beyond

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. Facebook page · Twitter Page

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. Facebook page · Twitter Page

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. Facebook page · Twitter Page

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. Facebook page · Twitter Page

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. Facebook page · Twitter Page

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. Facebook page · Twitter Page

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. Facebook page · Twitter Page

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. Facebook page · Twitter Page

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. Facebook page · Twitter Page

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 point...

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. Facebook page · Twitter Page

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. Facebook page · Twitter Page

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. Facebook page · Twitter Page

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. Facebook page · Twitter Page

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. Facebook page · Twitter Page

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). Facebook page · Twitter Page

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. Facebook page · Twitter Page

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. Facebook page · Twitter Page

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’. Facebook page · Twitter Page

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. Facebook page · Twitter Page

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. Facebook page · Twit...

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. Facebook page · Twitter Page

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 Facebook page · Twitter Page

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...

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. Facebook page · Twitter Page