1. Executive Summary

The National Democratic Working Group (NDWG) held a press briefing, spearheaded by the Acting Chairperson and Chief Facilitator, Dr. Wurayayi Zambe, to formally launch its “renewed Program of Action.” The core message was the NDWG’s strategic pivot toward a “broader” and “national in our outlook” agenda, explicitly distancing itself from what it characterized as the internal political distractions and “cowardness” of the current system. Dr. Zambe directly challenged recent public discourse, dismissing the so-called “23rd agenda” as potentially a “ruse” to conceal the ruling party (ZANU-PF)’s internal campaigns for a candidate in the 2027 elective Congress.

2. Key Personnel and Presentation Structure

The press conference was presented by a three-person delegation from the NDWG leadership, using their original names:

• Dr. Wurayayi Zambe: Acting Chairperson and Chief Facilitator (Main Presenter/Actor)
• Joelson Mugari (Engineer): Chief National Organizer
• Tauya Chinama (Democrat): Spokesperson of the Youth Movement (Introductions)

Tauya Chinama commenced the session, acknowledging the media’s large turnout despite the short notice. Dr. Wurayayi Zambe then assumed the role of the “main presenter and the main actor” to officially “unleash the National Democratic Working Group statement.”

3. Core Program Announcement and Outlook

Dr. Zambe emphasized that the NDWG’s renewed agenda is designed to transcend narrow political focus, stating clearly that the organization’s task and agenda are now “broader” and “national in our outlook.”

While the full text of the “renewed Program of Action” was not fully articulated during the recorded segment, the strategic focus is clearly on national issues, positioning the NDWG as a principled alternative to political factionalism. Dr. Zambe stated: “NDWG takes no…” (preceding the core statement details), suggesting a forceful opening into their new platform.

4. Direct Political Commentary and Allegation

A significant focus of the briefing was the NDWG’s critique of rival political activity:

• Dismissal of “23rd Agenda”: Dr. Zambe advised the audience not to be “detracted by so-called 23rd agenda.”
• ZANU-PF Internal Campaign Allegation: He asserted that the NDWG understands that the “23rd agenda” is potentially a distraction (a “ruse”) for an internal ZANU-PF campaign. He specifically claimed they are “now campaigning for, uh, uh, February to be present of Za PFA, the 2027 elective Congress.”
• System Critique: The leadership highlighted the “cowardness in this system,” referencing an “old man” and a perceived use of “explosives” and “threat” without providing further clarification, signaling a confrontational stance toward the existing political environment.

5. Media Interaction and Procedural Notes

Tauya Chinama addressed the media audience as “media practitioners,” noting a preference for the term “media” over “press” to recognize the modern, technology-enabled environment where “almost everyone who has it becomes a, uh, some media career [sic].”

The leadership ended the briefing by thanking attendees for their quick response to the short notice and offered ongoing availability:

• Follow-Up: Media practitioners were encouraged to “feel free to get hold of” the NDWG for clarity, comments on particular issues, or to request soft copies of the statement.
• Future Planning: The team noted that while they may sometimes “delay to come to the press,” their communication channels remain open.