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No constitution: The CCC never had a proper, democratic constitution—only a document built around Chamisa personally.
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No clear leadership structure: Only three known roles existed (president, spokesperson, organising secretary). No defined executive, responsibilities, or accountability.
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Contradictory statements: Chamisa said on Twitter there was no secretary-general or traditional structure, but later claimed on Facebook that structures did exist. Both can’t be true.
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Purged experienced leaders: Removed senior figures like Tendai Biti and Welshman Ncube, leaving only less-experienced people around him.
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Failed to protect votes: The CCC couldn’t protect votes in the 2023 election, made false promises about election agents, and left polling stations without oversight.
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Abandoned supporters: Left supporters in jail while using slogans like “#GodIsInIt” for years without results.
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Evasive about Job Sikhala: Gave unclear answers about Sikhala’s political affiliation.
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Corruption allegation: Claimed CCC MPs shared a US$40,000 government loan with Chamisa. Chamisa denied it and blocked the journalist who asked.
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Army/CIO influence (new claim): Chamisa fired spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere on the eve of the 2023 election, not on his own, but on advice from the army and CIO (state security). This suggests state security was influencing internal party decisions.
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Intolerant of scrutiny: Blocks journalists who ask fair questions, which raises concerns about his democratic credentials.
Other News Highlights:
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A Ghanaian prophet is in Zimbabwe for a conference.
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A new ferry boat will start operating between Kariba Urban and Chalala.
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A South African man was arrested for murdering his girlfriend in Soweto.
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A tender was issued for a new training centre in South Africa.
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South Africa declared gender-based violence a national disaster, with multiple recent femicide cases listed across provinces.
