Opinion / Columnist
Democrats are trying to fool Americans about Kamala!
The allegories and stories we were taught at school were supposed to teach us something about life and the real world.In one of the masterpiec...Published: 13 mins ago | 6 | by Kenneth Mufuka
Where does the Wealth of Wicknell Chivhayo come from?
In Zimbabwe, the name Wicknell Chivhayo often makes headlines, but for all the wrong reasons. Known for his extravagant lifestyle and generous philant...Published: 24 hrs ago | 1088 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
5 reasons Zimbabwean diaspora should choose Remitly
The flow of remittances to Zimbabwe is substantial, with diaspora remittances estimated at over US$1 billion annually, accounting for approximately 16...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 16:00hrs | 256 | by Staff reporter
Generation Z-led initiatives transform Highlanders
In today's rapidly changing world, the importance of youth leadership and the renewal of ideas cannot be overstated, particularly in the realm of spor...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 15:54hrs | 127 | by Tinashe Rufu
Zimbabwe government's continued web of lies on ZiG gold-backing exposed!
Yesterday's statement, in a ZBC interview, by Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor John Mushayavanhu has sparked confusion regarding the country's new cu...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 08:32hrs | 2194 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe's new land tenure policy is unconstitutional and invalid
A few days ago, the government of Zimbabwe announced some major changes to its land tenure laws.According to information minister Jenfan Muswe...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 08:30hrs | 749 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Let us prevent another land reform in the future
The land reform program initiated by Zanu-PF in the early 2000s was one of the most defining moments in Zimbabwe's post-independence history. While th...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 08:28hrs | 370 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
It's time African leaders were barred from foreign medical care!
So, the people of Cameroon have no idea where their president is. Paul Biya, who is now the oldest head of state in the world, at 91 years old...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 10:51hrs | 1029 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zanu-PF-induced pain not ending anytime soon
THE Zanu-PF government is very playful. The State of Nation Address (SONA) be President Emmerson Mnangagwa is a signal that the perpetual evil and pai...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:43hrs | 162 | by Brian Sedze
The power crisis farce: Unpacking Mnangagwa's broken promise to Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's power crisis has been a perennial problem, plaguing the country for decades.In August 2023, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa p...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 17:30hrs | 494 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Its a do or die encounter
All the roads will be leading to South Africa Johannesburg at Orlando Stadium, where the Brave Warriors of Namibia will be battling it out with the Wa...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 17:10hrs | 336 | by Leonard Koni
Hichilema alarmed by prospects of defeat and prosecution for corruption
When Zambia experienced democratic backsliding between 2011 and 2021, the deliberate use of legal mechanisms to weaken opposition parties played a cen...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 17:08hrs | 2590 | by Sishuwa Sishuwa
ZiG's false promise: Debunking the gold-backed myth
Some of us said it from day one, but we were accused of being 'prophets of doom'.When the Zimbabwe authorities declared war on illegal money c...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 16:36hrs | 1362 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zanu-PF MP ordered to pay US$3 million
Zanu-PF's Insiza North Member of Parliament, Farai Taruvinga, a prominent gold baron in Matabeleland South province, is facing legal action from gold ...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 12:18hrs | 1445 | by Staff reporter
Sounds of Soweto : A tale no of Highlanders anthems
Founded in 1926 Highlanders FC is the oldest and most supported Football club in Zimbabwe. To the Highlanders faithful the team is a way of life, a so...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 12:02hrs | 741 | by Van Vodloza
Zille, DA exploits ANC turmoil to 'push own political agenda'
On June 30, 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that eleven political parties had joined the multiparty coalition, which he called the 'Governme...Published: 06 Oct 2024 at 13:59hrs | 800 | by Bheki Mngomezulu
Tshinga Dube: A legacy of courage, resilience
The recent passing of Tshinga Dube has cast a profound sense of sorrow across the nation, as Zimbabwe reflects on the enduring legacy of one of its mo...Published: 06 Oct 2024 at 10:04hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter
Why buy a ZBC license when the broadcaster doesn't speak for suffering Zimbabweans?
The state-controlled broadcaster, the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), has published its radio and television licence fees. This was o...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 12:34hrs | 519 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mukwasha Chiwenga in Math-South improvements. Is development holistic?
Whatever development VP Chiwenga is bringing in Matabeleland South, that should never be interpreted as "Mukwasha inzunza". School children especially...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 12:27hrs | 2038 | by Nomazulu Thata
Mr. President, you'll never fix the economy when you behave like a witchdoctor!
When I was listening to President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa delivering his State of the Nation Address (SONA) yesterday, I hoped he would finally pr...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 10:45hrs | 788 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe's currency conundrum: Meagre gold reserves can't sustain the ZiG
Today, during his State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa announced that the government would set aside 50% mineral ...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 20:53hrs | 2926 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zanu PF consistent, immovable and unshaken
AMERICAN journalist and essayist Henry Louis Mencken once remarked: "The whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence cl...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 16:14hrs | 353 | by Dr Obert Moses Mpofu
Exposing economic saboteurs threatening Zimbabwe's future
THE introduction of the Zimbabwe Gold Currency (ZiG) symbolised a shift toward economic sovereignty, self-reliance and stability. Yet, instead of cele...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 07:49hrs | 247 | by Innocent Mujeri
The curse of diamonds: How Zimbabwe's wealth is failing its people
I was listening this morning as the Minister of Mines, Winston Chitando, boasted over Zimbabwe's increasing diamond production. Indeed, Zimbab...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 15:09hrs | 920 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
The scream of sanctions: A weary story
Zimbabwe has been under sanctions since 2001 due to human rights abuses, poor governance policies, and actions that impede and shrink democratic space...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 15:05hrs | 142 | by Leonard Koni
What will Zimbabwe do on the UN Security Council without a foreign policy?
Zimbabwe is campaigning to be elected as one of the non-permanent UN Security Council members for the period 2027-28.Yet, since the overthrow ...Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 09:58hrs | 486 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe's government: The biggest threat to its own currency
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's (RBZ) recent decision to devalue the Zimbabwean Gold (ZiG) by 50% has left the nation reeling. Overnight, the c...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 15:25hrs | 3313 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zanu-PF, opposition and the road to 2028
Zanu-PF's internal power dynamics regarding President Emmerson Mnangagwa's tenure beyond the constitutionally mandated two terms ending in 2028 and th...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:32hrs | 240 | by Zimbabwe Democracy Institute
Of all the don'ts, send Mnangagwa begging UNGA for US$5.8b food aid for SADC; he’s eyeing 'pound of flesh' cut for himself
Of all the SADC leaders to be begging for food aid on behalf of SADC, Emmerson Mnangagwa would be the last leader anyone would choose to do it!...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 23:01hrs | 756 | by Wilbert Mukori
Why does Zimbabwe attract rogue Chinese investors?
Last night, I had the honor of being one of those invited for the launch of a report, in Harare, by the Center for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) ...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 22:57hrs | 4964 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Hichilema showing his true colours
The BBC, yesterday, reported on the recent dismissal of three Zambian judges by that country's President Hakainde Hichilema in an attempt to retain an...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 09:42hrs | 1633 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Zambia's Hakainde Hichilema threatening to delay 2026 elections
On 13 September, Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema addressed parliament in fulfilment of the Constitution that requires the president to address t...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 14:55hrs | 653 | by Sishuwa Sishuwa
Hichilema gears up to change Zambia's constitution
As President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia made his annual address to parliament on 13 September, he shocked many observers as he made a series of reve...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 13:36hrs | 356 | by Sishuwa Sishuwa
Ncube sheds buckets of crocodile tears over 'disputed elections'! Disputed by who; certainly not him!
When I was in High School; many, many moons ago; the high light of the year was a College Ball. The Master of Ceremony one year was X (real name withh...Published: 25 Sep 2024 at 18:37hrs | 1492 | by Wilbert Mukori
Opposition now dead as dodo
The opposition political vacuum that is currently prevailing in the country is actually draining away all the hope of most progressive Zimbabweans who...Published: 23 Sep 2024 at 18:31hrs | 1855 | by Leonard Koni
Zimbabwe's Water Crisis: Boreholes will cause more harm than good
This morning, as I watched a news report on the ongoing so-called ‘Presidential Borehole Drilling Scheme', my heart was troubled. Just how s...Published: 23 Sep 2024 at 18:29hrs | 2350 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Wise farmers prepare land before the rains
The advent of Chinehasha Irrigation Scheme initiative that has seen 'boots on the ground' is a good omen for the locale and its environs. ...Published: 23 Sep 2024 at 18:25hrs | 626 | by Thomas Murisa
ED's self-made prison: Trapped by power and paranoia!!
So, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa will not be attending the UN (United Nations) General Assembly to be held at the organization's headquarters...Published: 21 Sep 2024 at 13:05hrs | 3459 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Africa is full of contradictions; Qwabe twins are still VIRGINS at 26 years!
Seeing their photo on Bulawayo24 today, I wonder what is cultural, and traditional about these twins? This photo shoot looks like big German barbies o...Published: 21 Sep 2024 at 11:01hrs | 2875 | by Nomazulu Thata
Is the Buy Zimbabwe campaign a flop?
The Buy Zimbabwe Campaign, launched over a decade ago, was designed to promote locally manufactured goods and services, reduce the trade deficit, and ...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 11:48hrs | 357 | by Staff reporter
Fingaz grovels after 'rest in peace' error in Mnangagwa advert
The Daily News's sister paper, The Financial Gazette, published a birthday congratulatory message to President Emmerson Mnangagwa by the Zimbabwe Defe...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 09:27hrs | 1481 | by Editor
ZiG currency another scam
Introducing new currency every time and again is not the panacea to the challenges that the country is currently facing.The issue of currency ...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 20:57hrs | 3748 | by Leonard Koni
Is Justice Chinamora's comeback a bad omen for Zimbabwean justice?
In Zimbabwe, we have become accustomed to those embroiled in controversy and transgression in their professional conduct being somehow rewarded by the...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 20:54hrs | 1061 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
First lady cooking gobbles US$20 000 from BCC coffers
THE FIRST Lady Auxilia Mnangagwa's cookout programme held recently in Victoria Falls reportedly ate into...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 18:46hrs | 859 | by Stephen Jakes
Time to revisit the laws of radio and television licencing in Zimbabwe
In Zimbabwe, the landscape of broadcasting and media consumption is undergoing rapid and profound changes, primarily driven by advancements in technol...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 08:36hrs | 992 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Homegrown Heroes: Why the Opposition must prioritize local talent over ZANU-PF defectors
In the tumultuous landscape of Zimbabwean politics, the recent defection of Dzikamai Mavhaire back to ZANU-PF has served as a wake-up call for the opp...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 08:32hrs | 441 | by Fanuel Chinowaita
The politics of water in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Water has always been an important and valuable resource to humanity, which partly explains why most great civilisations were situated near water bodi...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 19:46hrs | 1062 | by Craig Tinashe Tanyanyiwa
Zimbabwe's missing link
IN today's rapidly changing global business environment, organisations are under increasing pressure to remain competitive, innovative and sustainable...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 08:29hrs | 125 | by Staff reporter
William Ruto visits Germany: German press rebukes his claims about labour contracts.
It does not matter how one looks at this story; it is not only shameful to Kenya: it must shame all Africans equally. Recently, President Willian Ruto...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 22:06hrs | 785 | by Nomazulu Thata
Munhumutapa Day, a strategic counter to the growing Ndebele nationalism?
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa celebrated his 82nd birthday this weekend at the iconic Great Zimbabwe Monuments, an event rich in symbolism a...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 09:10hrs | 1354 | by Staff reporter
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