Opinion / Columnist
Overhaul the Ministry of Sport
Do we still have the Minister of Sports in Zimbabwe? Surely this is the right time to start making some serious inroads and decisions on how they shou...Published: 9 hrs ago | 299 | by Leonard Koni
South Africa's White mediocrity and double standards on education
In a recent parliamentary session, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) member of parliament Omphile Maotwe posed a critical question to Democratic Allianc...Published: 16 hrs ago | 311 | by Mbali Dlamini
Mnangagwa regime knows can't shoot people in front of regional leaders!
Why has the President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa regime, of late, intensified its crackdown on gatherin...Published: 19 hrs ago | 335 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
South Africa: Is it the time for unity or is it just the end of the ANC?
It was always clear that the African National Congress (ANC) was headed for political and electoral decline in the 2024 elections. Several political a...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 08:07hrs | 367 | by William J Mpofu
South Africa: Is it the time for unity or is it just the end of the ANC?
There is little doubt that, politically, the DA is the ultimate beneficiary of the government of national unity. ...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 20:38hrs | 462 | by Dr William J Mpofu
SADC must kick out Zimbabwe for kiling and oppressing Matabeles
It is quite disturbing that members of the SADC region are falling over each other to condemn Israel for the war against Palestine while they wine and...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 17:00hrs | 867 | by Israel Dube
SADC must worry more about Zimbabweans' welfare than the leaders' comfort
The frequent visits by the SADC Secretariat to Zimbabwe are quite troubling. Ever since preparations for hosting the 44th SADC Heads of State ...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 16:54hrs | 589 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Give Chamisa a chance
Zimbabwe is currently suffering from aggravated kwashiorkor of leadership, both in the opposition and the ruling party.The political space wit...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 16:50hrs | 1084 | by Leonard Koni
African children are wood, and water collectors for the whites: nothing has changed!
I wish I lived in another planet and certainly not planet Earth because this one has painful contradictions. Africa, especially, a continent that was ...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 16:48hrs | 599 | by Nomazulu Thata
ANC of Ramaphosa: Obliterating, political cleansing of left leaning socialists
South Africa is witnessing a significant shift in its political landscape after the African National Congress (ANC), under President Cyril Ramaphosa, ...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:18hrs | 226 | by Marshall Ndlela
Mnangagwa's second republic of corruption and controversy
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's second republic, which he proclaimed when he came into office in November 2017 following a coup that ended long-time ru...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 20:59hrs | 908 | by Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Why Splash, Freddy Gwala are more popular in Zimbabwe than South Africa
FIVE years after his passing on 27 July, the life of Splash music godfather Dan Tshanda will be celebrated with a concert at the Large City Hall in Bu...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 10:27hrs | 854 | by Bruce Ndlovu
SADC Summit turns Mnangagwa govt into a joke!
One simply needs to tune into or read the state-controlled media in Zimbabwe to discover how the country has become a huge circus. All this si...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 21:40hrs | 3943 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwean nurse aid robs Ireland pensioners
"LOCK them up for a long time because they are evil," were the words of one of six vulnerable pensioners preyed on by their former carer for Euro 34 0...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 12:13hrs | 730 | by Staff reporter
Businessman acquitted, arrested again outside court
Matthew Musengezi, a Harare car dealer and socialite, has returned to remand custody amid new fraud charges related to vehicle importation. Musengezi,...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 12:11hrs | 385 | by Staff reporter
4 candidates shortlisted for Warriors top job
Zimbabwe's Warriors are expected to appoint a new head coach by the weekend, with Zifa narrowing down the candidates to four from an initial 200 appli...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 12:10hrs | 332 | by Staff reporter
Granny raped 'for grand-daughter's sins'
IN a rather bizarre incident, a 72-year-old woman from Mgadla Village, Matobo District in Matabeleland South province was allegedly raped by her grand...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 12:09hrs | 475 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo's Centenary Park must not die
Centenary Park is a prominent recreational area located in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Here are some key points about the park:Location and SizeLo...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 12:08hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter
Exclusion of ZAPU's contributions to the war of independence deplorable
The deplorable and unjustifiable exclusion of Joshua Nkomo and ZAPU's contributions to the war of independence was apparent shortly after April 1980. ...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 07:41hrs | 1080 | by Tafi Mhaka
US elections have literally become a problematically violent affair
It's rich and absurd for the new US Ambassador to Zimbabwe - Pamela Tremont - to start her first day in her office in Harare by recklessly charging th...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 06:42hrs | 815 | by Jonathan Moyo
As long as ZACC isn't catching the 'big fish' then its work is useless!
The ZACC (Zimbabwe Anti Corruption Commission) has, of late, been bragging over its supposed 'successes'.ZACC commissioner Ndakaripa Hungwe re...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 15:02hrs | 408 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe has the highest literacy rate in Africa, what stuff and Nonsense!
Even if he (Mnangagwa) were to die, Cabinet meetings would still be held at his grave at National Heroes Acre: the nation was told this today 17.07.20...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 14:56hrs | 713 | by Nomazulu Thata
Allow Mnangagwa to go and rest
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has said he will not extend his term beyond the constitutionally mandated two terms, saying he will go and rest.T...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 06:51hrs | 1574 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa must stop abusing Matabele genocide victims and pay US$ 100 billion compansation
It is very unfortunate that Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa pretends as if he did not see the Notice of Demand For The Restoration Of Matabeleland State deliver...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 06:44hrs | 1185 | by Israel Dube
Allow all Zimbabweans to import vehicles DUTY FREE your current policy is discriminatory
Zimbabwe, a country grappling with economic challenges, has recently made headlines with a policy decision that has sparked both debate and controvers...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 20:58hrs | 927 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
The mirage of mystery break-ins at high places in ZImbabwe
SINCE his rise to power in Zimbabwe, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been the target of several mysterious attacks by unknown assailants.Desp...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 16:35hrs | 244 | by Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Lighters and matches are not toys, avoid veld fires
The chill is in the air heralding the onset of the winter season. A time when some orphans, widows, homeless and the aged find themselves with no refu...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 14:28hrs | 37 | by Thomas Murisa
Zimbabwe's lithium gambit: Navigating China-US rivalry
Lithium is Zimbabwe's third-largest mineral export after gold and platinum group of metals, bringing in US$2,46 billion and US$2,27 billion, respectiv...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:17hrs | 214 | by Samir Bhattacharya
Did we confuse generation Z?
ONE of our former lecturers reminded us that change is the only constant factor in our lives, whether we like it or not and whether it is good or not....Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:16hrs | 129 | by Tapiwa Gomo
It's now clear that ED had no intentions of stepping down!
It took only ten days! Only ten days for President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa to break the pledge he made in front of the whole nation....Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:11hrs | 548 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Historical background of forceful evictions of villagers of Gota of Sipolilo
The promulgation of land settlement Act of 1957 by Sir Godfrey Huggins’s government in Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) witnessed the forceful evictions...Published: 14 Jul 2024 at 17:26hrs | 330 | by Givestar Kamuzonde
Zimbabwe opposition plans to disrupt upcoming Sadc meeting
DESPERATION can drive one to extremes and often than not, it results in an undesirable outcome, chief among them embarrassment.The opposition ...Published: 14 Jul 2024 at 09:46hrs | 190 | by Dr Obert Moses Mpofu
Since Mnangagwa is a mere Munhumutapa, is the way now open for Mthwakazi?
For some time now, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has proudly referred himself as Munhumutapa....Published: 13 Jul 2024 at 23:38hrs | 133 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Is Mnangagwa govt willing to let people die of COVID-19 just to host SADC Summit?
The recent deaths due to alleged 'flu-like illnesses' of footballer Norman Maroto and opposition legislator Murisi Zwizwai are most unsettling....Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 10:26hrs | 74 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe should ditch the toxic US dollar
Zimbabwe's economy has been intertwined with the US dollar for over a decade, a relationship that began as a pragmatic response to hyperinflation and ...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 09:46hrs | 45 | by Staff writer
Why Zimbabwe should break free from the US dollar's grip
Government Up Close"Normalcy is that a country must have its own currency," President Mnangagwa is on record highlighting this fact.So...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 14:10hrs | 59 | by Nick Mangwana
Debunking mischief about Tagwirei, Sakunda
There has been a sustained casting of aspersions over the success of businessman Mr Kudakwashe Tagwirei, whom I will simply call Kuda, from anti-Zimba...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 16:49hrs | 5 | by Rutendo Bereza Matinyarare
I am suffocating and sick of crying
I am suffocating and sick of crying and dying for fresher air. I died in May, June and July, last year, and died forever in a shallow swamp on April 1...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 09:17hrs | 20 | by Tafi Mhaka
ZANU PF is responsible for scuttling development in rural areas!
Forty-four years after Zimbabwe attained her independence, rural areas are still largely as backward as they were under colonial rule. Nothing...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 12:57hrs | 5 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Some of the Zimbabwe opposition problems have nothing to do with Zanu-PF
IT'S a no secret that the opposition is giving Zanu-PF political oxygen and this alone proves that the current opposition is incapable of dislodging Z...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 12:41hrs | 14 | by Terrence Mwedzi
Drawing parallels between Kenya and Zimbabwe's social, economic, and political disturbances
We want to believe that the demonstrations in Kenya just happened overnight. The Gene Zs went on a rampage assisted by criminals. To framing them so t...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 23:08hrs | 15 | by Nomazulu Thata
Joe Biden has entered the twilight zone!
The debate between President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump has revealed a terrible secret Democrats have been hiding from American citiz...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 10:42hrs | 2 | by Kenneth Mufuka
How Bangwato and Nswazwi of Botswana settled in Zimbabwe
The Bangwato-Tswana people of Mangwe in Zimbabwe are descendants of the followers of Raditladi and Mphoeng who broke away from the main group, followi...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 10:37hrs | 1 | by People and Culture
Sanyatwe effectively confirmed ZANU PF can't win free and fair elections!
The recent utterances by ZNA (Zimbabwe National Army) Commander General Anselem Sanyatwe were quite troubling on many fronts.The most obvious,...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 20:29hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Please stop making our children idolize tyranny, Mr. President!
Children usually become like their parents.That is why there is the saying, 'an apple doesn't fall far from the tree'.The greatest abi...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 20:21hrs | 4 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa blew the chance
"The voice of the people is the voice of God." That was the biggest statement given by President Emmerson at his inauguration in November 2017 in Hara...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 20:20hrs | 17 | by Leonard Koni
President Ruto got away with murder in the ICC before
President Ruto thinks he can get away with any political conflict situation - even murder. We have more than 20 deaths resulting from serious demonstr...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 19:55hrs | 3 | by Nomazulu Thata
The Sentry report on Mutapa Fund is shallow and weak
I had the MISFORTUNE of going through a report prepared and distributed by The Sentry, possibly written by an excitable Nick Donovan. Long sto...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 16:37hrs | 7 | by MMatigary
Mnangagwa commissions fruit juice plant
On Thursday, President Emmerson Mnangagwa officially inaugurated the Mutare Teachers College Fruit Juice and Water Processing Plant in Manicaland Prov...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 15:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Don't kill Chris Hani, again'
There's some ray of hope from Gauteng Premier Cde Panyaza Lesufi's cryptic message: "Don't kill Chris Hani Again." The White Monopoly Capital ...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 13:04hrs | 3 | by Prof Jonathan Moyo
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