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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
73 Episodes
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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

The Welcome To Campaign Season Episode

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…
7 Jun 2017 46 min

The Controversial Candidate? ft Acie Lumumba

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'.
16 May 2017 1 hr 07 min

Factionalism, Coalitions and Everything in between episode

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…
8 May 2017 57 min

The Youth, Governance and the Politics of rice episode feat Dr Nkosana Moyo

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"…
16 Apr 2017 55 min

Diaspora Votes and Other Things Feat Nick Mangwana

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…
10 Apr 2017 57 min

A New Chief Justice and Weekly Round Up

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…
30 Mar 2017 47 min

The Demo Season Episode

The first demonstration of the year was held on Wednesday. Chris and Henry delve into what NERA was demonstrating on, they look at the controversies surrounding the biometric voting registration system. The two look at the prospects of the coalition at this stage and discuss how political leaders have been…
23 Mar 2017 55 min
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