Nelson Chamisa has been one of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s strongest backers from his days at college. Former United States ambassador to Zimbabwe Christopher Dell also thought Chamisa had talent and was one of the exceptions in the party. Our initial search shows there are 74 cables that mention his name. Here are the cables we have published so far.
67-A week of raids, arrests and mayhem
66-Biti says ZANU-PF is too preoccupied with Mugabe succession
65-ZANUPF and MDC resolve some outstanding issues
64-Don’t insult the Prime Minister
63-US paid $100 000 for past delivery of mail
62-Tsvangirai says Gono transferred $100 million into his personal account
61-Mai Mujuru sides with MDC to oppose farm invasions
60-Mugabe, Tsvangirai reward loyalty for cabinet picks
59-MDC MP convicted of forging nomination papers
58-Chamisa says US rhetoric on Mugabe is counterproductive
57-Tsvangirai acknowledges Mugabe’s resilience
56-Chamisa says Biti wanted to become Deputy Prime Minister
55-Mugabe cannot drag the country into elections just because he lost
54-Chamisa says Tsvangirai’s US advisor is a big problem
53-US ambassador says some reports of violence by MDC are questionable
52-Chamisa and Biti did not want GPA
51-Mzembi says there is no rift between Mugabe and Mnangagwa
49-MDC paralysed by spate of arrests
48-Bennett says Masiyiwa is a control freak
47-Bennett predicted shock victory for MDC in 2008
46-US ambassador refuses to buy MDC spin
45-Behind the scenes in the run-up to the 2008 elections
44-Chamisa said MDC would be finished if it boycotted 2008 elections
43-Government arrests human rights lawyers
42-Bennett kept million-dollar funding to MDC secret to keep vultures at bay
41-EU banks on SADC to put pressure on Zimbabwe
40-Grace Kwinje and Sekai Holland barred from leaving the country
39-Funeral of MDC activist postponed because leaders are in hospital
38-Chiredzi South by-election expected to bolster Mnangagwa
36-Tsvangirai leads march on parliament
34-Chamisa says “without VOA we are done”
33-Tsvangirai says there is no room for life presidents in Zimbabwe
32-MDC leaders from Manicaland arrested on arms charges
31-Fees rise from one cow to six per semester
30-Bennett says Tsvangirai is the MDC’s only chance
28-Chamisa says taking MDC split to court is political lunacy
27-MDC seeks “continued” US Support
26-MDC tries to foment disturbances after crackdown on illegal activities
25-A kinder gentler ZANU-PF- not likely!
24-Tsvangirai advisor speaks about challenges to MDC
22-POSA-the curse of the MDC MP
21-Two by-elections critical to ZANU-PF succession planning
20-Chamisa, Musekiwa, Jongwe and Sikhala are ZANU-PF plants!
19-Tsvangirai charged over careless remark about Mugabe
18-Chamisa arrested for inciting violence
17-Chamisa and Gandi Mudzingwa quizzed over arms caches
16-Chombo protects “corrupt” MDC councillors
15-Newspaper says three MDC ministers are facing corruption charges
14-Zimbabwe deports UN Special Rapporteur on torture
12-Tsvangirai’s honeymoon over
7-Chamisa’s 78-year-old grandmother assaulted in run-up to presidential elections
6-MDC sets conditions for SADC agreement
5-Dell says talent is thin in MDC
4-Dell walks out on Mumbengegwi
3-US embassy says Chamisa a hardliner who does not shrink from a fight
2-Confusion still abounds over Jongwe’s death
1-Rumours fly as MDC spokesman dies in jail
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