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Air Zimbabwe's deafening silence is pissing me off even more!

I am genuinely pissed off with Air Zimbabwe over this.I have been one of the people publicly defending the return of the direct Harare–London service. I welcomed it. I celebrated it. I took plenty of flak from people who told me I was…

Published: 15 hrs ago | by KingJayZim

The voice of the people is the voice of god - ED

The protests scheduled for July 31, 2026, which have been approved by the majority of Zimbabweans, do not necessarily need government approval because the same government has been refusing to give a green light to peaceful demonstrations w…

Published: 31 Jul 2026 at 19:02hrs | by Leonard Koni

South Africa exports $30bn goods to Africa, then expels her children

South Africans are pointing their anger at the people in front of them: street traders, domestic workers, informal labourers, shopkeepers and desperate jobseekers. Migrants are treated as if they woke up one morning and decided to invade S…

Published: 31 Jul 2026 at 16:31hrs | by The Africa Report, Newton Kanhema

Chiwenga and Chamisa camps should unite their fire on Mnangagwa, not each other

In my view, I struggle to understand why activists aligned with Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and those supporting opposition leader Nelson Chamisa are expending so much energy fighting each other when they ultimately share the same …

Published: 30 Jul 2026 at 22:08hrs | by Lance Guma

From Republic to Kingdom: Is Zimbabwe asking the wrong Constitutional question?

For nearly half a century, Zimbabwe has pursued the republican model inherited at independence, hoping that constitutional amendments, elections and successive governments would eventually deliver prosperity, accountability and national re…

Published: 29 Jul 2026 at 13:06hrs | by Staff reporter

Former Air Zimbabwe employee casts aspersions on airline deal

I spent fourteen years at Air Zimbabwe. I worked there when we still had a maintenance hangar that functioned, when our crews trained at Boeing in Seattle, when we flew six times a week to London and nobody questioned whether our aircraft …

Published: 28 Jul 2026 at 11:12hrs | by Former Air Zimbabwe employee

Why I slowed down once before - And why Zimbabweans must choose courts over the streets now

I went to school with a man who now sits as a serving Justice in Zimbabwe. Years later, our paths crossed again - not as classmates this time, but as a journalist and the judge who once tried to warn him off a story.That encounter, and the…

Published: 26 Jul 2026 at 21:45hrs | by Sam Wezhira

Crackdown on immigrant drivers puts SA cross-border trade at risk

South Africa's cross-border transporters are facing the wrath of law enforcement as the country clamps down on illegal immigration, with the lucrative Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) route the most affected, forcing the industry to …

Published: 25 Jul 2026 at 09:17hrs | by Kabelo Khumalo

Are we living in alignment with God's ways?

To those in the Word, who follow the Word, the world has never been so close to the 'end times' than it is now.Occurrences and events on the ground say it all. The tragic and heart-wrenching massive earthquake in Venezuela is a big nudge o…

Published: 23 Jul 2026 at 19:29hrs | by Tondo Murisa

#CAA3 a national disaster

The signing of #CAB3 by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to #CAA was another notorious and political blunder made by this regime to consolidate power and create a dynasty in the disguise of developing a nation.Real leadership in a democratic n…

Published: 23 Jul 2026 at 19:33hrs | by Leonard Koni

As long as the ruling elite reject ZiG, no amount of propaganda will render it Zimbabwe’s sole currency

How can a nation trust the food its own cook refuses to eat?The state media machine is at it again, painting a picture of an economy “inching closer to sole use of ZiG.”If you value my social justice advocacy and writing, please consider …

Published: 19 Jul 2026 at 17:32hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

When Zimbabweans push back: What would SA do if Beitbridge shut them out?

The current "Abahambe" climate in South Africa has forced thousands of Zimbabweans to return home, many of them abruptly and under hostile conditions. But imagine, for a moment, that these same Zimbabweans decided to march to Beitbridge Bo…

Published: 17 Jul 2026 at 09:00hrs | by Sukuzukuduma

What is the purpose of African peer review institutions if the welfare of ordinary citizens is secondary?

Nothing screams hypocrisy quite like pretending to care for the people.There is a recurring theater in African diplomacy that would be comical if its consequences were not so deadly.If you value my social justice advocacy and writing, plea…

Published: 16 Jul 2026 at 12:30hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwe crush Bangladesh to continue winning streak

Zimbabwe's senior men's cricket team made an impressive start to the three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series after defeating Bangladesh by 32 runs at Queens Sports Club on Wednesday to take a 1-0 lead.The Chevrons produced a disci…

Published: 16 Jul 2026 at 09:18hrs | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's future lies in strong local value chains

Zimbabwe's economic debate has, for decades, been dominated by one recurring question: How do we industrialise?The answers have often focused on attracting foreign direct investment, securing international credit lines or expanding exports…

Published: 16 Jul 2026 at 09:14hrs | by Staff reporter

Will South Africa's anti-migrant wave reduce Zimbabwe's diaspora lifeline?

The resurgence of anti-migrant sentiment in South Africa has understandably triggered anxiety in Zimbabwe. Images of demonstrations, calls for tighter immigration enforcement, and reports of migrants fleeing certain communities have prompt…

Published: 16 Jul 2026 at 07:05hrs | by Tayo Pay

Mnangagwa's Zimbabwe is not the Zimbabwe we have always known

One of the unforgivable sins committed by Mnangagwa was recalibrating our national discourse. The Zimbabwe of Mnangagwa is not the Zimbabwe we have always known. This one is deeply divided, polarized, and toxic. Our understanding of p…

Published: 14 Jul 2026 at 19:11hrs | by Thabani Mpofu

Mapfumo risks falling at the very last hurdle of an otherwise illustrious and heroic race

The love of money has led to the demise of many.The decision by Thomas “Mukanya” Mapfumo to accept a staggering US$1 million performance contract funded by controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has sent shockwaves through the hearts o…

Published: 13 Jul 2026 at 22:50hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Can a president who goes back on his word ever be trusted?

Trust, like the soul, never returns once it is gone.When a nation's leader repeatedly looks into the eyes of his citizens and pledges absolute fidelity to the supreme law of the land, his word becomes the ultimate currency of governance.If…

Published: 08 Jul 2026 at 22:32hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

SADC is to blame for the migration crisis

It is impossible to deny the existence of the migration crisis. Denial is not a choice.The issue is that African leaders are reluctant to talk about the reasons behind migration.African leadership must be able to address the complex proble…

Published: 07 Jul 2026 at 10:49hrs | by Leonard Koni

Real wealth is never kept in cash: The flaunting of millions in Zimbabwe is not a sign of success but of criminality

When a country becomes a huge crime scene, it is clear to everyone.The public display of immense wealth by individuals close to Zimbabwe's ruling elite has transcended mere opulence; it has become a grotesque theater of impunity. If y…

Published: 07 Jul 2026 at 10:47hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Tribute to Roy Barreto: Zimbabwe’s football scientist

THE death of Roy Barreto is a huge loss to Zimbabwean football. He was a coach par excellence — a gifted football mind whose influence went far beyond the touchline.He was a true student and scientist of the game, paying meticulous attenti…

Published: 02 Jul 2026 at 13:06hrs | by Charles Mhlauri

Mnangagwa's 2030 ambition 1 signature away

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is now one signature away from securing an extension of his stay in office to 2030 after Parliament approved the controversial Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3.The Bill, which passed both houses of Parliamen…

Published: 30 Jun 2026 at 16:48hrs | by Staff reporter

The unseen hands controlling how you use your cash

Most people think they're in control of their money. You budget, you plan, you spend. But if we dig deeper, the truth is more uncomfortable: much of your spending has little to do with logic or need. What really drains your pockets are sil…

Published: 30 Jun 2026 at 12:57hrs | by Clement T Dlamini

Is there institutional government cover-up in the death of my mother?

Nothing is worse than a state that treats death as an inconvenience.There is a cold, calculated threshold where administrative delay ceases to be a symptom of state incompetence and transforms into an active, protective instrument of a cov…

Published: 29 Jun 2026 at 21:22hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Exploring our own country no longer gives Zimbabweans genuine enjoyment

IN last week's column on this page, I examined issues related to dining out and, in that Epicurean column that appears on alternate weeks, I shall continue reviewing restaurants around Zimbabwe. In the weeks between, this column, The Trave…

Published: 28 Jun 2026 at 21:03hrs | by Stan Higgins

Unquenched appetite for a one-party state

ZIMBABWE appears forever caught in a cycle of promise and retreat. Periods of optimism are regularly followed by disappointment, leaving the country politically exhausted, economically fragile and socially strained. Progress seems visible …

Published: 28 Jun 2026 at 21:03hrs | by Wilson

Why men really leave: a frank reflection on diaspora divorce

Disclaimer: This article is not to glorify infidelity, shame women, or blame men. Sin is sin, and a person is responsible for their choices. The aim here is education, awareness, and prevention: to name patterns many couples in the diaspor…

Published: 28 Jun 2026 at 06:06hrs | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

Trials and tribulations of being a foreigner

After working hard and earning R200, a mother came home to find a group of women singing loudly "ABAHAMBE." The group yelled at her, demanding that all foreigners leave South Africa by June 30, 2026.The threats were getting louder and loud…

Published: 26 Jun 2026 at 08:29hrs | by Leonard Koni

Non-monetized incentives for civil servants: Who exactly is benefitting?

The Zimbabwean government, through Public Service Commission has made pledges to unveil non-monetory benefits for civil servants.  Mostly, this has been hyped as a success, with headlines about the workers smiling all way to the benef…

Published: 23 Jun 2026 at 05:04hrs | by Mathew Unique Dube

Mugabe: The most educated Zimbabwean of all time?

Robert Gabriel Mugabe is widely regarded as one of the most academically qualified political leaders in African history and is frequently cited in public discourse as one of Zimbabwe's most educated public figures. Although it is difficult…

Published: 22 Jun 2026 at 19:20hrs | by Staff reporter

The mathematics of blame - Ethnic scapegoating and CAB3

The passage of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill (CAB3) through the National Assembly last week represented a watershed moment in Zimbabwe’s recent political history given the far-reaching political, electoral and governa…

Published: 22 Jun 2026 at 10:35hrs | by Thembelani Gumede

Matemadanda: The Lion of Gokwe who never lowered his rifle

Comrades, patriots, children of Zimbabwe,We woke up today under the heavy clouds of grief, but also under the bright torch that Comrade Victor Matemadanda lit and carried for 66 years. He was born on 3 March 1960 in Gokwe, a son of the soi…

Published: 21 Jun 2026 at 14:52hrs | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

Bosso crisis exposes leadership failure that threatens the soul of Highlanders

For too long, many Highlanders supporters have watched in silence as their beloved club has descended into chaos. But as salaries go unpaid, players down tools, boardroom wars intensify and supporters grow increasingly frustrated, the ques…

Published: 21 Jun 2026 at 13:28hrs | by Dalubuhle Mnkandla

CCC defectors: It is my turn now to feel the pain

I NO not remember the exact date in 2023, but I remember the moment with painful clarity. It was the day the Nomination Court sat for the 2023 general elections. I was in Chambers, minding my own business, when Nelson Chamisa walked in, da…

Published: 19 Jun 2026 at 08:24hrs | by Advocate Thabani Mpofu

Sir Wicknell Chivayo: An analysis of word, charity, wisdom and mentorship

The recent public response by businessman and philanthropist Sir Wicknell Chivayo to the widely discussed "Prince incident" sparked debate across Zimbabwe and beyond. While many focused on the material gifts that followed the incident, a d…

Published: 13 Jun 2026 at 11:56hrs | by Hama Chara

Zimbabweans keep blaming the wrong people for economic decay

There is a comfortable consensus forming in our economic conversations. The vendor on the pavement is the problem. The tuckshop on the corner is the problem. The hawker selling cheap imported wares is the problem. The argument is repeated …

Published: 12 Jun 2026 at 15:51hrs | by Derrick Wini Dari

Zimbabwe MPs have become the criminals around the president

On June 9, 2026, the floor of Parliament became the front line for the future of Zimbabwean democracy.As the government moved to advance Constitutional Amendment Bill 3 (CAB3), Edwin Mushoriwa, the Member of Parliament for Dzivaresekwa, ro…

Published: 10 Jun 2026 at 19:31hrs | by Edwin Mushoriwa

Machacha's flimsy attempt to defend CAB3 actually exposes the sinister motives behind the unpopular bill

Silence masks deceptiveness; statements expose it.The proposed Constitutional Amendment (No. 3) Bill, or CAB3, has ignited a profound political and legal crisis, exposing deep fractures within Zimbabwe's ruling establishment. If you v…

Published: 08 Jun 2026 at 21:18hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Bones of Power: How Lungu's SA Ruling Differs from Mugabe's Kutama Burial

HARARE/PRETORIA - Two former presidents. Two burial battles. Two very different endings. In August 2026, South Africa's Pretoria High Court ordered former Zambian President Edgar Lungu's body repatriated from Johannesburg to Lusaka, d…

Published: 08 Jun 2026 at 21:10hrs | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

Force Will Not Sell #CAB3 - Only Persuasion Can

Constitutions are not sold at gunpoint. They are accepted in the mind, defended in debate, and owned in the heart of the citizen. Yet as #CAB3 moves through Parliament, a disturbing noise is rising from the edges: voices that think shoutin…

Published: 08 Jun 2026 at 21:07hrs | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

Zimbabwe’s promotion of informal sector a ticking time bomb that threatens to explode any day

More often than not, it is the truth that sets us free.As we listen to those calling for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to continue in office beyond the 2028 expiry of his two five-year terms, a disturbing pattern emerges.If you value my soc…

Published: 07 Jun 2026 at 21:23hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Honour the Signature: Why Zimbabwe Must Pay BIPA Farmers and Protect Its Future

HARARE - The word "BIPA" haunts Zimbabwe's land debate. To some it means betrayal of land reform. To investors it means a broken promise. But in law, BIPA means one thing only: a treaty Zimbabwe signed, ratified, and must honour. BIPA…

Published: 06 Jun 2026 at 20:36hrs | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

South Africa Spits on the Blood of Her Liberators: As Mountains Become Refuge for African Brothers

From Comrades to Corpses: Xenophobia, the New Apartheid Worn by Black Hands "Kleinmond's Tears: When the Children of Liberation Hunt the Children of Sacrifice"KLEINMOND, South Africa – Four nights ago, Mozambican son Lado Amido heard a kno…

Published: 06 Jun 2026 at 20:29hrs | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

No Dynasty, No Surrender: Chamisa Calls for Transitional Government to Stop CAB3

The People's Hour: Chamisa Draws Line in Sand Against Constitutional Hijack as he orders ZANU PF toWithdraw CAB3 or Face the Wrath of History – Chamisa's Revolutionary Call"  The silence is broken. The two-year stillness ends. Fo…

Published: 06 Jun 2026 at 20:23hrs | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

Even a scoring Mbappé leaves the pitch after 90 minutes: Mnangagwa must exit in 2028

Trying too hard to justify the absurd only makes the speaker look ridiculous.When a ruling party resorts to sports metaphors to justify altering a nation's foundational law, it inadvertently hands its critics the perfect tools for its own …

Published: 06 Jun 2026 at 20:15hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Is Zimbabwe ready for 2028 AFCON bid?

Whoever won the contract to renovate the enormous stadium and completed the subpar work should be held accountable for their use of the funds.After 46 years of independence, it appears that Zimbabwe is not yet ready for significant infrast…

Published: 06 Jun 2026 at 19:55hrs | by Leonard Koni

Zimbabwe's untapped Titanium economy

FOR decades, discussions about Zimbabwe's economic future have largely revolved around government policy, foreign investment, mining giants, and large corporations. Yet beneath these headline sectors lies a largely overlooked segment of th…

Published: 06 Jun 2026 at 19:18hrs | by Brighton Musonza

Mnangagwa is a long-distance runner

The real problem is that General Constantino Chiwenga allowed Emmerson Mnangagwa to remove the running mate clause through Constitutional Amendment No. 2 in 2021.Mnangagwa is a long-distance runner. He plans his moves carefully and, whethe…

Published: 06 Jun 2026 at 09:57hrs | by Hopewell Chin'ono

Xenophobia as Racism: The colonial underside of nationalism in South Africa

ByThe present article fleshes out the observation that in actuality what is circulated in journalistic and scholarly literature as xenophobia in South Africa is systemic and structural racism that is rooted in colonial and apartheid histor…

Published: 05 Jun 2026 at 16:15hrs | by Dr William J Mpofu, Wits University

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Air Zimbabwe's deafening silence is pissing me off even more!

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South Africa exports $30bn goods to Africa, then expels her children

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Zimbabwe underexplored

Ghana backs proposal to extend presidential term

Zimbabwe turns to AI, drones to boost mineral exploration

Munenzwa bus crash kills 12 in South Africa

Zimbabwe urged to boost mineral exploration

Mnangagwa cancels Mine Entra appearance

Victoria Falls stadium to host 2027 Cricket World Cup

Family rift deepens as Alex Magaisa's son buried in UK

VID clerks in court over alleged driver’s licence fraud

High Court nullifies Chief Zimunya appointment

Treasury releases US$4.8m to support Zimbabwean returnees

Nurse slaps, kicks heavily pregnant woman

Driver accused of luring, robbing women during fake taxi rides

Chinese firms awarded contract to build and operate Machipanda border post

Man dies while warming self in car

Zimbabwe opposition at lowest point, but democratic struggle must continue

6 killed as kombi plunges into water-filled gully in Harare

FIFA lifts Ngezi Platinum Stars transfer ban

Family sues council over son's sewer pit death

Chiwenga and Chamisa camps should unite their fire on Mnangagwa, not each other

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Benjani urges Bosso to honour departed leaders with victory

South Africa unveils new measures for deportations

College administrator ordered to pay US$2,500 for bedding VP

Mthuli Ncube keeps 2026 budget intact

Potraz data licence fees spark backlash over cost burden

Municipal police to be retrained following new Bill

Army commander urges Zimbabweans to ignore disruption calls

South African driving licence validity extended to 10 years

Oprah Winfrey to close South African girls' academy

United Refineries eyes farming partnership

United Refineries eyes farming partnership

Neutral venues for Munhumutapa Challenge Cup

Watchdog probes Mega Market's bid for Lobels

Duo remanded over alleged Canada Visa scam on Zimbabweans

Zimbabwe defends rejection of US$367m US health funding

Graduate teachers fail to get employment since 2019

Zinara starts rolling out e-tolling

Tungwarara lands US$4.6 billion Burkina Faso deal

5 national heroes reburials today

Zimbabwe plans vehicle ferry for Kasambabezi Border Post

Mnangagwa cancels Mine Entra appearance

Boyfriend jailed for fondling minor girlfriend

South Africa exports $30bn goods to Africa, then expels her children

Sex‑starved man in court for indecent assault on Form One girl

Munenzwa bus crash kills 12 in South Africa

Air Zimbabwe's deafening silence is pissing me off even more!

Bulawayo engineer develops app to make public transport safer and more efficient

Tungwarara lands US$4.6 billion Burkina Faso deal

The voice of the people is the voice of god - ED

Man dies while warming self in car

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