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Politics & Beyond

Politics and Beyond is the premier Zimbabwean political podcast where Kudakwashe Manjonjo and Tafadzwa Kwaramba share their unique insights on trending political issues. The two host guests regularly and provide a concise and informative platform for anyone interested in the Zimbabwean political landscape as well as regional and international issues that affect Zimbabwe and Africa.
Weekly English Explicit Zimbabwe News Narrated by capital 26free
60 Episodes
20 – 40

The New Dispensation Episode

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…
15 Jan 2018 56 min

The D Rate Cabinet Episode

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.
3 Dec 2017 50 min

The Bob out, ED in Episode

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.
26 Nov 2017 1 hr 10 min

The "coup-not-a-coup" Episode

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.
16 Nov 2017 56 min

The "Deficits in Vic falls, Dambudzo in Forbes" Episode

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.
13 Nov 2017 47 min

The "There is a Goblin in my Tweet" Episode.

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…
5 Nov 2017 50 min

The "It’s Been a Year" Episode

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…
30 Oct 2017 52 min

The "Cabinet Reshuffle" Episode ft Dr Miles Tendi

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…
10 Oct 2017 1 hr 21 min

The "Plot at the Plot" Episode:

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…
9 Oct 2017 1 hr 12 min

The "Speculation" Episode

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…
3 Oct 2017 1 hr 05 min

The "Price of Lotion" Episode

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…
25 Sep 2017 59 min

The "Register To Vote" Episode

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…
17 Sep 2017 55 min

The "Pan-African news round up" Episode ft Tonderai Mudambo

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…
15 Aug 2017 1 hr 05 min

The "Three Million Votes" Episode ft Dr Nkosana Moyo

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.
7 Aug 2017 1 hr 21 min

The Mhanya ne Bhiza Episode ft Dr Noah Manyika

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
27 Jul 2017 1 hr 07 min

The Political Winter is Here Episode Feat Upenyu Makoni-Matenga

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…
19 Jul 2017 1 hr 05 min

The Big Magaisa Episode feat Dr Alex Magaisa

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…
12 Jul 2017 57 min

The Gov-Enhance Episode feat Zuwa Matondo

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…
26 Jun 2017 1 hr 08 min

Do GOOD business people make Good Political Leaders?

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…
15 Jun 2017 57 min
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