Team Pachedu

We are patriotic Zimbabwean citizens who strive to promulgate the culture of transparency, responsibility and accountability without any fear or favour.

[Team Pachedu @PacheduZW]

This is what other countries are doing.

We used to do it and can still do it, we are too rich in resources to be celebrating old air airZupcos.

[Boeing Airplanes @BoeingAirplanes]

We're welcoming @UG_Airlines to the Boeing family!

Uganda Airlines will expand its fleet with eight new fuel-efficient airplanes.

✈️ Four 737 MAX
✈️ Four 787 #Dreamliner jets

This order supports growing travel demand across Africa and on routes to the Middle East, Asia and Europe. #FIA2026

Release: https://t.co/YxYbezp9tV

[Team Pachedu @PacheduZW]

As usual, the GoZ decided to embarrass itself by celebrating a wet lease on an old inefficient aircraft.

@FlyAirZimbabwe is likely to bleed more money from this transaction, the A330-302 is the least popular in the airbus family due to lack of fuel efficiency, loud cabins and outdated passenger in-flight entertainment.

There is no WiFi on the plane (unless they add Starlink later), no passenger screen, no USB charging ports something that is even standard on buses.

Why would a Zimbabwean in Europe ditch @qatarairways @emirates and soon to come @etihad for a Zupco? No one considered competition no one considered fuel efficiency and effect on margins.

A wet lease on B787 would have been more ideal.

[Trevor Ncube @TrevorNcube]

In July 2024, President Mnangagwa's lawyers — Dube, Manikai & Hwacha (DMH)— forced NewsDay to apologise for reporting that he had no intention of stepping down in 2028.

We apologised. Because we were afraid.

On 7 July 2026, he signed the law keeping himself in power until 2030.

They forced us to apologise. Then he did exactly what we feared. 🧵

[David Coltart @DavidColtart]

Gogo Coltart and I are holding up yellow cards this evening to demand #fairplay from the Harare regime.

Respect our Constitution!

[Doug Coltart ⚖️🇿🇼 @DougColtart]

We, the people, are calling for #FairPlay in Zimbabwe! 🇿🇼 We raise the Yellow Card to insist on respect for our nation’s rulebook, the Constitution, by everyone. 🫵🙏🤳🟨🙌👊

[Hopewell Chin’ono @daddyhope]

A few weeks ago, I came to the public and shared that Madzibaba veShanduko had contacted me and explained that he was facing a serious financial crisis. Many of you responded with incredible generosity, giving whatever you could afford to the GoFundMe campaign that I organised through Estelle Adams.

The GoFund campaign raised £2,221. After GoFund’s fees and charges, £2,111 was released, and I am pleased to confirm that the full amount was paid to Madzibaba veShanduko today.

I am sharing this update in the interest of transparency and accountability, so that everyone who retweeted the campaign or contributed financially knows that your support reached its intended recipient. Every contribution, no matter how small, made a difference.

I would also like to extend my sincere gratitude to Estelle Adams, who has consistently assisted with GoFund campaigns relating to human rights issues in Zimbabwe. Your support behind the scenes is deeply appreciated.

The funds took longer than expected to be released because there were attempts by someone to have the campaign blocked by writing to GoFund with false and malicious allegations. Fortunately, the truth prevailed, and the funds were released. That, however, is a story for another day.

Thank you once again to everyone who donated, shared the campaign, or simply helped spread the word. Your kindness reminds us that even in difficult times, compassion and solidarity can still change someone’s life.

As always, let us continue supporting one another whenever we are able.

[Team Pachedu @PacheduZW]

Its not a job if the money is coming from state resources at the disadvantage of the millions of Zimbabweans.

This was a very selfish move by Mukanya but then this is typical of Zimbabwean celebrities.

[Team Pachedu @PacheduZW]

From a man who cooks with diplomats and often travels to Zimbabwe and documents everything and has seen the total collapse, this is very wrong.

We expect better from the King.

[King Jay🇿🇼 @KingJayZim]

#PauseForThought #SoulShackRadio

I have deliberately taken my time before commenting on Thomas Tafirenyika Muchadura Mukanya Mapfumo's @OfficialMukanya decision to accept the performance offer made by Wicknell Chivhayo.

Emotions have been running high, but sometimes it is better to let the dust settle before offering an opinion.

Many people have every right to feel disappointed. Mukanya has spent decades speaking truth to power, giving a voice to the ordinary Zimbabwean and refusing offers that he believed compromised his principles. That legacy cannot simply be erased.

But I also think we should look at this from another angle.

Thomas Mapfumo is not accepting a handout. He is not receiving charity. He is being paid for doing what he has done for more than half a century , performing his music.

There is a difference.

For decades, Mukanya gave Zimbabwe a soundtrack that defined generations. His music inspired, challenged, comforted and united millions. If someone now believes that contribution is worth paying US$1 million for, why should he apologise for earning it?

Some will say he has changed.

I would ask... At what point do we allow a man to stop fighting and simply enjoy the fruits of his life's work?

He has already made his position known over many decades. History has already recorded where he stood. His record speaks for itself. There is little left for him to prove.

Not long ago, after his rural home was destroyed by fire, a fundraising appeal reportedly struggled to raise even a fraction of its modest target.

That should give us all pause.

It is easy to tell a legend to remain uncompromising. It is much harder to support that legend when he needs us.

If this performance fee allows Mukanya to enjoy his later years in comfort, surrounded by family, with the dignity he has earned through his own talent, then I genuinely wish him well.

Perhaps this chapter may also open the door to something many Zimbabweans, regardless of political persuasion, have quietly wished to see for years , Thomas Mapfumo spending more time back in the country that gave birth to both the man and the music. There is something deeply special about a legend coming home. Every great story deserves a peaceful final chapter, and there is no place like home.

Whether you agree with his decision or not, one thing remains unchanged...

Thomas Mapfumo's contribution to Zimbabwean music, our liberation story and our national identity was secured long before this performance offer arrived.

A paid performance cannot erase a lifetime of conviction.

I wish Dr. Thomas Mapfumo safe travels, successful performances and, above all, peace and happiness in the years ahead.

Legends deserve their flowers while they are still here.💐

[Jacob Ngarivhume @NgarivhumeJ]

ED has "gifted" brand-new off-road vehicles to journalists Zenzele Ndebele and Robert Tapfumaneyi. The move has sparked debate, given both journalists' history of facing arrests, assaults and intimidation while carrying out their work.

[Team Pachedu @PacheduZW]

The Zimbabwean army has a duty to defend and uphold the constitution, it has the duty to defend peaceful protesters. They answer to the supreme law not Zanupf.
#2030 has to be stopped at all costs.

[Jacob Ngarivhume @NgarivhumeJ]

The power of rejection of CAB3 now Act No6, will come through #peaceful demonstrations, protests and stayaways, guided by Section 59 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe! Get ready!

#SunganoyeVanhu–#UbumbanoLomphakathi!
#ThePeoplesCovenant!

[Team Pachedu @PacheduZW]

Zanupf and ED have to be taken head on and by this we mean massive peaceful street protests.
#31July

[Team Pachedu @PacheduZW]

Kusiri kufa ndekupi!

Kusvika rinhi tiri makwara?

[Youngerson Yahwe Matete 🇿🇼 @MateteYoung]

At some point, we must stop outsourcing our struggle and stop making excuses. We need the courage to confront our own problems. South Africa is not responsible for solving Zimbabwe's crisis, and running away is not the solution. We must face ZANU-PF head on! #RejectCAB3

[Prof Lovemore Madhuku @ProfMadhuku]

ED’s signing into law of CAB 3 was always going happen. It must be said again and again that that signature is NOTHING and that the people of Zimbabwe will never allow CAB 3 to have effect. It is now war in TWO battlegrounds: courts and peaceful political resistance.We will win.

[Team Pachedu @PacheduZW]

Doomsday!

[Team Pachedu @PacheduZW]

More than a week later there is still no help for Zimbabweans in Capetown and Durban.

The GoZ lied that it had assisted 35000 as that figure is not recorded by South Africa's BMA.

@MoFA_ZW @InfoMinZW

[ZimNewsUpdates @ZimNewsUpdates]

Responding to questions from the press @BitiTendai said it’s not too late, in fact it has just began when it comes to defending the constitution, as the processes are now formal and before the president and the courts .

[Jacob Ngarivhume @NgarivhumeJ]

#BREAKING: We have launched an alliance called Sungano Yevanhu/Ubumbano Lomphakati/The People’s Coalition.
FOUNDING DECLARATION OF SUNGANO YEVANHU/UBUMBANO LOMPHAKATHI (THE PEOPLE'S COALITION)
Launch of the "LET THE PEOPLE DECIDE" National Campaign

[Team Pachedu @PacheduZW]

Until we become brave, Zanupf and any of its leaders will forever continue to abuse us. While we can tweet, issue statement, handover petition in foreign lands, this will not move Zanupf.

It is CAB3 today and tomorrow it can be a switch to absolute monarchy system. A response with Twitter space won't save the day.

Until we all respond appropriately we are sheeps. Zimbabwe demands all of us to be very brave if we are to dream again..