Opinion / Columnist
Strategic Ambiguity, so near but so far
Addressing thousands of change champions on his last political rally at the Freedom Square, Chamisa highlighted to the CCC supporters that it was impo...Published: 12 hrs ago | 602 | by Knowledge Hakata
Zimbabweans are going abroad because medical and dental practitioners are not
Following the good news of the open heart surgery milestones on 27 September 2023. This is a remarkable advancement which the majority of Zimbabweans ...Published: 12 hrs ago | 395 | by Engineer Jacob kudzayi Mutisi
Oh, please, Zimbabweans, shut up!
Of late, most particularly after the recent elections, I have felt thoroughly fed up with Zimbabweans!The dejection has reached a point where ...Published: 12 hrs ago | 1104 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
WATCH: Prof Ibbo Mandaza did not proffer any new data to support his unorthodox call
Herewith is a link to the OR Tambo School of Leadership Public Lecture given today by Prof Ibbo Mandaza on "The State of Democracy in the Sadc Region:...Published: 15 hrs ago | 585 | by Jonathan Moyo
How the EU captured Sadc observer Mission
THE SADC Election Observer Mission (SEOM) and the opposition CCC were pawns in the European Union (EU) grand scheme to effect regime change in Zimbabw...Published: 17 hrs ago | 313 | by Fungi Kwaramba
The failure of democracy in Zimbabwe: The need for a new approach
Zimbabwe, a country with a rich history and a resilient population, has been plagued by political instability and economic turmoil for decades. One of...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 20:08hrs | 525 | by Ty Ki
'We (povo) lacked strategic thinking for electoral victory.' Quick burning grass fire passion will never bring change.
The Zimbabwe electorate’s political activism is like a grass fire, it will flares up but very quickly die down because there was not much to burn. S...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 20:04hrs | 290 | by Wilbert Mukori
SADC must reform
The countries under the auspices of SADC risk being rocked with stolen elections, political instabilities, poor governance and corruption if SADC the ...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 19:42hrs | 815 | by Leonard Koni
Nelson Chamisa: A Beacon of Hope or a False Dawn for Zimbabwe?
Nelson Chamisa, the charismatic leader of Zimbabwe's opposition party, the leader of the Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC), has long been a popular...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 06:23hrs | 925 | by Trevor Machete
Mnangagwa must introduce a diaspora ministry
GOOD day, President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Your Excellency, it is my sworn submission that your recent resurrection of the War Veterans ministry is sugge...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 06:18hrs | 372 | by Cyprian Muketiwa Ndawana
Sanctions on Zimbabwe are a human rights issue
The United States and her allies in the global North for a very long time, have presented, defined and projected themselves as champions of democracy ...Published: 25 Sep 2023 at 09:18hrs | 740 | by Sam Matema
What new ideas can an 81-year-old leader have?
NO one can deny that having a long life on earth is truly a blessing.It is especially so in a country like Zimbabwe where the life expectancy ...Published: 25 Sep 2023 at 09:17hrs | 1068 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chamisa using David Coltart to play dangerous tribal political games in Bulawayo
Where is Welshman Ncube, where is Thokozani Khupe, where is Mqondisi Moyo of MRP, where is Sibangilizwe Nkomo of ZAPU? As for Cde Paul Siwela, I know ...Published: 25 Sep 2023 at 06:29hrs | 2712 | by Israel Dube
Masvingo Mayor, a game changer in Zimbabwe's geriatric male dominated politics
Following Zimbabwe's August 2023 general elections, 60 women were seconded into parliament through the proportional representation system, of these si...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 18:48hrs | 309 | by Knowledge Hakata
'SADC consulting CCC for way forward.' Already know CCC and Zanu PF ARE the problem and, notably, they're not the solution!
"Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has claimed that leaders from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have been ...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 18:45hrs | 1261 | by Wilbert Mukori
Chamisa says CCC is 'Wapusa Wapusa'
NELSON CHAMISA SAYS CCC IS A 'WAPUSA WAPUSA CITIZENS MOVEMENT' WITH NO POSITIONS, NO STRUCTURES [HENCE NO CONSTITUTION] AND NO CONGRESS...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 15:54hrs | 1492 | by Jonathan Moyo
Dictatorial tendencies out for all to see
MERITAS.ORG, an online blog, says; "Democratic leadership, also referred to as participative leadership, is a management style in which decision-makin...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 08:59hrs | 109 | by Staff reporter
Mutapa looting machine
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is full of surprises.He wants to be seen to be doing something and, in many instances, creates new offices that i...Published: 23 Sep 2023 at 21:34hrs | 819 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Disabled people of Zimbabwe arise...it's time to fight
Dear friends, persons with disabilities, disability activists, disability development workers and all who wish us well:Revolutionary greetings...Published: 23 Sep 2023 at 19:18hrs | 83 | by Mukoma A
ZANU PF Matebeleland North: Unity prevails against divisive elements
ZANU PF, the political party that has shaped Zimbabwe's politics for decades, has always prided itself on its disciplined and organized approach. This...Published: 23 Sep 2023 at 19:08hrs | 253 | by Ronald Munkuli
Open letter to Fadzai Mahere, Ian Makone and Town Clerk
I hope this open letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to express my deep concern and dissatisfaction regarding the unfair an...Published: 23 Sep 2023 at 11:44hrs | 947 | by Tsungirai Gore
Harare province celebrates cabinet appointments
Harare metropolitan province has been known to be the home and stronghold of the opposition movements under whatever name or form they choose for the ...Published: 23 Sep 2023 at 11:23hrs | 542 | by Gift R. Mabhaudhi
Where are our own documentaries chronicling oppression in Zimbabwe?
At times, Zimbabweans can be irritating, at best - or downright infuriating, at worst. Here we are, having recently come out of an undeniably ...Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 16:11hrs | 642 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe's post-election government appointments are a circus of madness!
So, the elections are over in Zimbabwe!In as much as their conduct and outcome is still hotly disputed by the opposition - a justifiable and l...Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 16:09hrs | 1144 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mbeki advised Mnangagwa to put 'best national interests above self'. Must reprimand Ramaphosa for interfering
After the SADC election observers virtually said the 23 August 2023 Zimbabwe elections are not representative of popular opinion and submitted their r...Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 16:06hrs | 1163 | by Wilbert Mukori
Winning elections is just the beginning
WINNING an election is often seen as the ultimate goal for politicians, as it gives them the power and authority to enact change.However, it i...Published: 21 Sep 2023 at 06:13hrs | 263 | by Brighton Taruberekera
Mayor Coltart to forgo new mayoral limo. Yeah, the anaesthetic bite of deadly bug.
His Worship David Coltart, the newly elected CCC Mayor of the City of Bulawayo, has announced that he will not be buying a new mayoral car for the nex...Published: 20 Sep 2023 at 12:11hrs | 1968 | by Wilbert Mukori
Zimbabwe: A nation at crossroads
Good day, President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Your Excellency, Zimbabwe is dogged by reputational and socio-economic challenges. Consequently, the citizenry...Published: 20 Sep 2023 at 06:41hrs | 813 | by Cyprian Muketiwa Ndawana
Living a lie
IN our NewsDay edition yesterday, we carried two stories titled: Low civil servants wages a time bomb and Let the good time roll, let's enjoy: Mthuli....Published: 20 Sep 2023 at 06:41hrs | 739 | by Staff reporter
'Artificial ivory opens another way to end ban on natural ivory trade' says U.S. NGO
A United States-based NGO welcomed a BBC report this month that Austrian scientists have developed a new artificial ivory product, called Digory, that...Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 23:41hrs | 233 | by Emmanuel Koro
President Chamisa remains our Strategic Ambiguity going forward
Mnangagwa controversially won the recent election which is hotly disputed, he emerged badly wounded and with serious problems from the poll, which may...Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 23:38hrs | 1069 | by Knowledge Hakata
The politicians aren't here to save us!
IN politics, hope often blooms within our hearts, fueling a belief that change is on the horizon. We yearn for leaders who will champion our causes, f...Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 23:35hrs | 191 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
What will freedom truly cost us?
In the depths of despair, there exists a flicker of hope. Or so we dare to believe. As a nation, Zimbabwe has been haunted by a tumultuous history, ri...Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 23:32hrs | 110 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
What's the sense in removing term limits for an 81-year-old president?
No one can deny that having a long life on earth is truly a blessing.It is especially so in a country as Zimbabwe - where the life expectancy ...Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 23:30hrs | 1270 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Chamisa has a solid plan.' Muscle into new GNU and thus guarantee yet another wasted opportunity to implement ALL reform
"Chamisa has a solid plan!" read the Bulawayo24 headline!If each one of Chamisa’s "solid plan" was a brick then one would have built by now ...Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 23:27hrs | 1318 | by Wilbert Mukori
Hooliganism cannot be part of the beautiful game.
If my memory serves me well, not long ago ZRP was allocated some state-of-the-art helicopters to assist in their policing duties which at times can be...Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 23:23hrs | 151 | by Thomas Murisa
When our parents celebrated independence in 1980, this isn't what they were celebrating!
Whenever I look at this picture, my heart is filled with indescribable grief and anguish. I see my father, with his dear friends - as they ope...Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 23:20hrs | 295 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa has no political and, with no competent cabinet, no performance legitimacy either. He must go!
"As I said last week, stealing elections through all manner of rigging before and after the polling day itself would have been ignored by the business...Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 23:15hrs | 228 | by Wilbert Mukori
Zimbabwe's 2023 harmonised general election now done and dusted
The harmonised general election is over.Any continuing chatter or narratives about "fresh elections scaffolded by foreigners", or a "National ...Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 20:34hrs | 257 | by Jonathan Moyo
Zimbabwe bigger than all of us
ZIMBABWE, as a State, is bigger than all of us.By definition a State is characterised by four things: A permanent population, defined territor...Published: 18 Sep 2023 at 07:00hrs | 457 | by Nicholas Aribino
Cowering to a dictator only makes him more brazen!
I was bullied when I was a little child - from my crèche days to early primary school.That was the period my life changed forever - becoming ...Published: 16 Sep 2023 at 19:27hrs | 890 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
2 Mutsvangwas, 6 women and 3 Mnangagwas
With former television personality Tatenda Mavetera thrown into the mix, one needs very little imagination to describe Zimbabwe's Cabinet that was swo...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 22:09hrs | 4844 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
Mnangagwa has nothing to apologise for even if he appoints his qualified relatives
President Mnangagwa does not appear to be having trouble finding experienced candidates around him and at the moment Zimbabwe has no rules which gover...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 17:54hrs | 439 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
How Zimbabwean prisoners can vote in 2028 elections
MUSARURWA & OTHERS v MINISTER OF JUSTCE, LEGAL AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS & OTHERS HHC 751SUMMA...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 13:21hrs | 437 | by Clifford S. Ncube
Remembering Dr. Joshua Malinga
It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Joshua Malinga, a true champion of the rights of persons with disabilitie...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 13:07hrs | 448 | by Gift Mabhaudhi
An account of Zimbabwe's elections of August 2023
I HAVE been present at Zimbabwean elections since 1980. The independence elections of that year followed intense negotiations first in Lusaka, Z...Published: 14 Sep 2023 at 16:24hrs | 613 | by Stephen Chan
The Tyranny Continues
I find myself once again standing on the aftermath of another election. It is a time after we were supposed to freely exercise our democratic right to...Published: 14 Sep 2023 at 14:23hrs | 537 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
'Disputed polls worsening voter apathy,' Stop using sticky band-aid to fix broken limb - vote rigging
"Disputed polls to worsen voter apathy" proclaimed Bulawayo 24 headline. "The frequency of disputed elections in Zimbabwe, the most recent bei...Published: 12 Sep 2023 at 14:15hrs | 660 | by Wilbert Mukori
Zimbabwe nearing a fully-fledged family dynasty!
Last week, a reporter with a national daily newspaper phoned for my opinion on how I believed the country's new Cabinet should be constituted....Published: 12 Sep 2023 at 14:11hrs | 1953 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe on a knife edge
Zimbabwe is now treading on a slippery political crisis. It was never in doubt that a coup government no matter how many goals it concedes, it will ne...Published: 12 Sep 2023 at 14:08hrs | 1903 | by Leonard Koni
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