Watch Live As Gambakwe Unpacks The Blocking by Opposition Leader, Nelson Chamisa of close ally and activist, Nqobizitha Mlambo.
Opposition leader, Nelson Chamisa has blocked prominent political activist, Nqobizitha Mlambo, a close ally of his closest friend, Gift Ostallos Siziba.
Nqobizitha Mlambo (@cdemlambo), sarcastically replied “For pluralism …😂” to a recent post by opposition leader Nelson Chamisa (@nelsonchamisa), who had shared his signature slogan “For my God. For my Country. For my People.”
The reply mocked Chamisa’s frequent advocacy for democratic values like pluralism (tolerance of diverse views and political competition) in Zimbabwe’s often authoritarian political landscape, implying irony or hypocrisy—possibly alluding to perceptions that Chamisa (or his team) is quick to block critics and dissenters on social media.
Chamisa promptly blocked the user, triggering X’s standard block message that prevents engagement, following, or messaging, while still allowing viewing of public posts.
This incident highlights a possible conflict that is coming to the surface.
Nqobizitha Mlambo and Gift “Ostallos” Siziba (a prominent Zimbabwean opposition politician and former MP) share a long-standing personal and professional connection rooted in their history as student activists and their current work in Zimbabwean media and politics.
The two co-host a digital political talk show called Tête-à-Tête (sometimes referred to as Shaping Politics). On this platform, they discuss governance, corruption, and economic justice in Zimbabwe.
He is a frequent contributor to regional publications like Daily Maverick and NewsDay, writing on topics such as debt audits, progressive taxation, and resource exploitation.
Mlambo, through his work with the Fight Inequality Alliance (FIA), has mentored hundreds of young activists, some of whom—like Siziba—have transitioned into public office and high-level political leadership.
- Fight Inequality Alliance: In his role as National Coordinator, he leads initiatives aimed at mobilizing citizens against economic injustice and “rigged” economic systems that favour the elite.
- Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD): Prior to joining FIA, he worked with ZIMCODD, where he championed social and economic justice and mentored over 400 young activists across Zimbabwe’s higher learning institutions.
- University of Manchester: He is currently pursuing further studies (2022–present) and is a recipient of the Equity & Merit Scholarship.
- University of Zimbabwe: He began his activism journey here in 2012, serving in the Students’ Union and the International Socialist Organisation.
Miss Universe Zimbabwe In Secret Marriage
H-Metro reports that Miss Universe Zimbabwe, Lyshanda Moyas is embroiled in tension within the Chareka family, who are her in-laws. The newspaper revealed that Lyshanda, who has kept her marriage a close secret, was married in 2024 before she became Miss Universe Zimbabwe. The tension is reportedly because: Lyshanda chose not to follow her husband and live with him in the UK. This has not gone down well with some members of the Chareka family
- Lyshanda Moya: The main subject, the reigning Miss Universe Zimbabwe, a 27-year-old model and nurse from Gweru.
- Clinton Chareka: Lyshanda’s 30-year-old husband, who lives in the UK.
- Sakihle Dube: The previous Miss Universe Zimbabwe whom Lyshanda succeeded.
Key Figures & Dates:
- Age: Lyshanda is 27; Clinton is 30.
- Wedding Date: December 2024.
- Crowning: Crowned Miss Universe Zimbabwe in May 2024.
- Pageant: Represented Zimbabwe at the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Thailand.
Key Events For Today
- Cosmas Chiringa to be buried on Wednesday,18 March at the National Heroes Acre in Harare. A farewell programme is planned for the Harare Metropolitan Province on Tuesday.
- Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe and his co-accused, Tobias Matonhodze is scheduled to return to the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 17 March 2026.The matter has been transferred to a trial-ready court to facilitate discussions regarding a possible plea and sentence agreement under Section 105A of the Criminal Procedure Act.
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Business
- All Zimbabwe government suppliers to be paid in ZIG
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Africa
- Thabo Thage was named as the Chargé d’Affaires to Washington, D.C., on 15 March 2026. He serves as acting or temporary head of the South African Embassy in the U.S. because a full-time ambassador has not yet been appointed. Thage is a career diplomat who previously served as South Africa’s Ambassador to Bulgaria (2019–2023) and most recently as the Acting Chief Director for North America at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO). His deployment follows the vacancy left by Ebrahim Rasool, who was expelled in March 2025. Thage’s presence is intended to help de-escalate diplomatic tensions between Pretoria and the Trump administration.
- Zimbabwe educated Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba has been named as the new Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China. She is a former Minister of State Security. Prior to this, she served as the South African Ambassador to Turkey (Türkiye) from 2019. She served as Minister of State Security under President Cyril Ramaphosa from February 2018 to May 2019. Her tenure focused on restructuring the State Security Agency (SSA) to improve accountability and professionalise the service
- Minister of State Security: Led the restructuring of the State Security Agency (SSA) under President Ramaphosa (2018–2019).
- Deputy Minister: Served in the Department of Public Service and Administration (2017–2018).
- Parliamentary Chair: Headed the Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises (2014–2017).
- Limpopo MEC: Held multiple provincial executive roles in Agriculture, Health, and Sports.
- Early Activism: Joined the ANC and Umkhonto we Sizwe while in exile in 1982.
- Education: Earned diplomas in Political Science (Cuba) and Mass Communication (Zimbabwe).
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