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Politics & Beyond

Politics and Beyond is the premier Zimbabwean political podcast where Christopher Farai Charamba, Tawanda Henry Biti and Upenyu Makoni-Matenga 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
12 – 32

The Jetsetter President Episode

Chris and Henry are back to discuss President Mnangagwa's recent trips to Abidjan, Ivory Coast and Kigali, Rwanda. They question the new administration's priorities in light of the doctor's strike. The two delve into the feasibility of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area and round up by discussing MDC-Khupe and…
26 Mar 2018 52 min

The Past, Present and Potential Future Episode

This week Chris and Henry discuss the activities of former President RG Mugabe, current President ED Mnangagwa and presidential aspirant Nelson Chamisa. They question their motives and what implications these have for the forthcoming elections.
12 Mar 2018 54 min

Will the Real Acting President Please Stand Up

This week Chris, Upenyu and Henry try to unpack the factionalism within the MDC. Who is the real acting president and how will they resolve their leadership crisis? Upenyu goes on a rant about the alleged $3 billion of FDI and the three discuss the comments made by the new…
11 Feb 2018 1 hr 03 min

The Opposition Episode - Part 2: The Others

The long-awaited opposition episode is here. Chris, Upenyu and Henry share their thoughts on the MDC and other opposition parties in Zimbabwe. Chris and Upenyu take a critical stance to the MDC, while Henry offers the counter position on leadership, primaries and what they need to do going forward.
3 Feb 2018 31 min

The Opposition Episode - Part 1: The MDC

The long-awaited opposition episode is here. Chris, Upenyu and Henry share their thoughts on the MDC and other opposition parties in Zimbabwe. Chris and Upenyu take a critical stance to the MDC, while Henry offers the counter position on leadership, primaries and what they need to do going forward.
3 Feb 2018 46 min

The Road to Functionally Stupid Episode

Chris and Upenyu kick off the episode going through the week that was for President ED. They discuss their thoughts on the upcoming trip to Davos. Henry joins the conversation and the three weigh in on the inclusion of technocrats and the creation of think tanks in the new dispensation…
21 Jan 2018 50 min

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
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