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Is the Permanent Secretary living in Mars?

A few days ago in the state paper, The Chronicle, appeared an article related to the massive hike in fees at our local universities.There was a public outcry over the fees pegged in US dollars which caught most people by surprise, if not s…

Published: 02 Sep 2023 at 06:58hrs | 2 | by AT Kadada

Welcome to the Ancient times in the 21st century

Who would have imagined seeing a proliferation of dug wells in urban areas?This is not happening in the villages but in the urban areas as the local authorities fail dismally to provide the precious liquid.The most sad part is seeing the w…

Published: 21 Mar 2023 at 06:34hrs | | by AT Kadada

For such underperforming local authorities ...how do they afford such luxuries?

The city of progress has failed to live to it's name unless "Progress" has another meaning.How does Gweru local authority afford such a luxurious car worth USD176,000.00 (over 3 million if converted to South African Rands) for the one occu…

Published: 27 Feb 2023 at 12:01hrs | 1 | by AT Kadada

Zanu-PF and the opposition fooled by the vendors in virtually every urban area

Vendors have turned most urban centres into markets as they sell anything from food stuffs, clothing, cellphones and accessories. This is all done in the side walks commonly referred as pavements thereby making movement difficult along the…

Published: 01 Feb 2023 at 16:28hrs | 2 | by AT Kadada

There is no main opposition party in Zimbabwe but opportunists!

When politics is discussed in Zimbabwe the focus is on the ruling party, Zanu pf, and their erstwhile rivals CCC led by Chamisa.CCC has its roots in the main MDC formed by the late Tsvangirai, the late Gibson Sibanda and Welshman Ncube, to…

Published: 11 Jan 2023 at 18:08hrs | 2 | by AT Kadada

Does the West, in particular, the US really respect human rights?

The continued incarceration of Job Sikhala, Gift Sithole and other CCC activists has become a global story as those in the political fray have waded in calling for their release.The calls have come from civic organisations as well as the W…

Published: 30 Oct 2022 at 09:03hrs | 1 | by AT Kadada

The different shades of the main opposition party in Zimbabwe

Does Zimbabwe still have a formidable opposition party in the mould of Zapu led by the late Dr Joshua Nkomo (before Unity government) or the MDC led by the late Dr Morgan Tsvangirai?This is no simple question if one looks at what stands no…

Published: 14 Sep 2022 at 12:02hrs | | by AT Kadada

Service delivery is not a favour but a mandate for Gweru City council

The erratic water supplies in Gweru as well as non-collection of garbage in Gweru has exposed the local authority.The Midlands capital city is surviving on the edge and it's a miracle that no water bourne disease has hit Gweru. Water hardl…

Published: 20 Aug 2022 at 09:36hrs | 5 | by AT Kadada

What really is the purpose of elections in Zimbabwe?

The usual threats that are made when Zimbabwe gears for elections have been made again, this was common during the "architect " of Zimbabwe's woes, the late Robert Migabe. However, this time the threat is coming from someone who promised t…

Published: 25 Jun 2022 at 14:09hrs | 2 | by AT Kadada

Government is right on not adopting American dollar as major currency

Calls on government to do away with our own currency, the Zimbabwe dollar/bond, should be ignored by the ED led government.Taking a look back at our neighbours, notably Zambia and Mozambique, they never discarded their currencies , the for…

Published: 09 Jun 2022 at 10:27hrs | 9 | by AT Kadada

The so-called main opposition is the instigator of voter apathy in so many ways

As the by-elections get closer and even the 2023 plebiscite gets nearer people ask, to participate or not to.Nelson Chamisa and his new branded party should blame neither ZEC nor unseen forces for the elections they want to participate. Da…

Published: 16 Feb 2022 at 13:05hrs | 1 | by AT Kadada

Gweru local authority should get their house in order

It is now a normal thing to go for days without water in Gweru yet they expect the residents to religiously pay their water bills, service charges etc.People will pay but in anger for being short changed They come with all excuses for…

Published: 26 Jan 2022 at 10:35hrs | | by AT Kadada

The year Sadc lost its purpose and relevance

SADC, then known as SADCC, was formed in 1980 with a memorandum of understanding on common economic development. Among its goals were to introduce programs and projects which would influence the Southern African countries and the whole reg…

Published: 19 Aug 2019 at 12:19hrs | 2 | by AT Kadada

Dear Mr President Mnangagwa

Dear Emmerson,I am writing this in response to your call on Zimbabweans to cherish the peace we are enjoying as you addressed members of the Defence forces.I would to like to bring to your attention my own understanding of the term peace o…

Published: 14 Aug 2019 at 22:41hrs | 1 | by AT Kadada

There is no better dictator , one who comes after is worse

Comparisons between the junta leader and his predecessor have been made.People have come to the conclusion uncle Bob was better than his successor, the junta leader, Dambudzo Munangagwa. Dictators are just obsessed with power and nothing e…

Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 22:00hrs | | by AT Kadada

Accepting abnormality as normal in Zimbabwe

The ruling Zanu-PF party has mastered the art of destruction since the early 80s.The year 1980, when all Zimbabweans rejoiced for a country free from colonial oppression marked the path of destruction by Zanu-PF which continues to the pres…

Published: 01 Aug 2019 at 13:16hrs | | by AT Kadada

Smokescreen corruption arrests, spare us the drama

The arrest of Minister Priscilla Mupfumira is nothing but smokescreen to hoodwink the nation that the Junta leader has now heeded calls to fight head on corruption.The word corruption has now replaced "sanctions" after the Zanu-PF regime h…

Published: 26 Jul 2019 at 08:03hrs | 4 | by AT Kadada

Mthuli Ncube not different from the greedy MPs

If the unverified media reports on Finance Minister, Ncube's perks are true then why should we be surprised he is defending the MPs demands for vehicles. Scarce foreign currency will be made available to appease the greedy MPs yet demandin…

Published: 22 Jul 2019 at 19:55hrs | 2 | by AT Kadada

Zanu-PF: The thief screaming robber

Zanu-PF youths have decided to name and shame corrupt individuals within the party made news in past days .Not to be left out was Simon K Moyo promising the nation that the President has decided to have a Commission that will seriously loo…

Published: 28 Jun 2019 at 23:21hrs | 1 | by AT Kadada

What constitutes a youth in Zimbabwe politics?

I have always been intrigued by members of Zanu-PF that fall under their youth branch or wing. The leadership is made up of middle-aged men probably in middle life crisis no wonder they are not in sync with reality.Which normal youth would…

Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 19:10hrs | | by AT Kadada

Military crackdown: What have they achieved in Zimbabwe?

Where the military has been used against its own people, the results have been the opposite of the intended purposes. The authoritarian rulers behind use of force against their own people never seem to learn as it has shown.Repressive meas…

Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 10:11hrs | | by AT Kadada

Zanu-PF and the football connection

The Zimbabwe senior national team will represent the nation at Africa,s greatest soccer showpiece in Egypt in 2019, which is no mean achievement for the team .The team made it despite numerous challenges, they were not spared from the dire…

Published: 24 May 2019 at 08:03hrs | | by AT Kadada

When will Zanu-PF admit that it has failed the people of Zimbabwe?

The narrative that economic sanctions have hurt Zimbabwe is a false notion, a fallacy .The only sanction is failure to access loans from The Bretton Woods Institutions by the government and purchase of military hardware , which they have m…

Published: 15 May 2019 at 05:18hrs | 1 | by AT Kadada

Don't look at Chamisa through Zanu-PF lenses

Zimbabwe needs a young leader to take us away from this situation brought upon by Zanu-PF rogue elements.Chamisa, whether Zanu-PF or war vets come up with suggestions he is immature  is  what  our country needs. What have th…

Published: 03 May 2019 at 07:56hrs | 1 | by AT Kadada

Cowardice is using the army on your people Museveni

Have sanctions brought us to where we are as a nation or it is a scapegoat by the Zanu pf led government?The economy started a spiral down long before ZIDERA came into effect. When warvets, like soldiers of fortune,demanded gratuities that…

Published: 28 Apr 2019 at 08:03hrs | 5 | by AT Kadada

Of old folktales ...

A story has been told of how an old man came back to Zimbabwe rich from 'Mzansi' after years of sojourn in the streets of Johannesburg .He started a business in Zim but the business could not be sustained, he had no business acumen to keep…

Published: 16 Mar 2019 at 08:55hrs | | by AT Kadada

Looking beyond Mugabe's advice to Mnangangwa

All of us could have been taken aback by Mugabe's advice to his "successor" against using the army on innocent civilians. This was Zimbabwe's only leader before he was unceremoniously removed by the military. He has refused to apologize fo…

Published: 27 Feb 2019 at 11:26hrs | 1 | by AT Kadada

Zanu Pf divisions have contributed immensely to the collapse of our economy

Zanu-PF will never accept blame, this is one area they have mastered.It will always be the sanctions are hurting the economy , the truth being said those sanctions are targeted sanctions on Zanu-PF individuals.Zanu-PF divisions have foiled…

Published: 21 Feb 2019 at 21:11hrs | 1 | by AT Kadada

Zanu-PF a sanctuary for thieves

If one is a convicted  felony and wants to start on a new page then Zanu PF is the right place to go. Dexter Nduna's moment of revelation that he killed many people is enough to have him questioned by the police.Zanu PF has always pro…

Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 14:15hrs | 4 | by AT Kadada

While Mugabe likened Commonwealth to 'Animal Farm' ,what can be said of the African Union?

African Heads of State have now gathered for the 32nd Ordinary Summit of African Union Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa,Ethiopia.An honest observation would be to  say a gathering of African problems to discuss nothing!Com…

Published: 10 Feb 2019 at 08:52hrs | 2 | by AT Kadada

Silence is not empty, it is full of answers

Events in Zimbabwe can not just be ignored ,but this is what is happening. The whole world watched and celebrated the removal of Zimbabwe,s only post lndependance leader, Mugabe.Munangagwa buoyed by support from the UK and other European s…

Published: 30 Jan 2019 at 13:14hrs | 1 | by AT Kadada

Silence is not empty, it is full of answers

Events in Zimbabwe can not just be ignored ,but this is what is happening.The whole world watched and celebrated the removal of Zimbabwe,s only post lndependance leader, Mugabe.Munangagwa buoyed by support from the UK and other European st…

Published: 30 Jan 2019 at 10:03hrs | | by AT Kadada

Miles apart but so many similarities...

Zimbabwe and Venezuela might be thousands of miles apart but we share so much .Disgruntled citizens ,shortage of medicines,high cost of living,protests against the oppressing regimes.More than 2,3 million have left Venezuela to seek a bett…

Published: 26 Jan 2019 at 08:46hrs | | by AT Kadada

The political hypocrisy of the 'Crocodile'

If people are not careful they will be sympathetic to those oppressing them. The junta leader is a master of deception,soon after landing he shades his 'Crocodile tears' and tells those who care to listen that, heads will roll, he wants di…

Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 13:01hrs | | by AT Kadada

Africa And The Look East Facade

When former Zimbabwe despot Robert Mugabe was shunned and ostracized by the West he turned to the East. China in particular promised him funding which would be a slap in the faces of former erstwhile friends. The Chinese in particular will…

Published: 12 Jan 2019 at 11:00hrs | 1 | by AT Kadada

Take off your mask Mr President

It is over a year now since the removal of Zimbabwe's architect of the economic mess we are in,and the entry of his Siamese twin.Munangagwa and the army took advantage of ,"Mugabe must go "people's sentiments to further entrench themselves…

Published: 05 Jan 2019 at 10:41hrs | 2 | by AT Kadada

Can we hope when there is no hope?

The Zanu pf dominance in local politics became lesser after the emergence of MDC as a formidable opposition party . The opposition party appealing across all races, all tribes as well as all classes of the society revived the hope Zimbabwe…

Published: 27 Dec 2018 at 18:38hrs | 2 | by AT Kadada

War vets are worse than Zedera

The Secretary General of the former liberation fighters, Victor Matemadanda, is never short of coming with something ridiculous.What he smokes is a mystery .This time he is calling for a legislation that will bar those that call for an ext…

Published: 20 Dec 2018 at 19:16hrs | 1 | by AT Kadada

'New dispensation': Cosmetic democracy

It is one year since the so called 'new dispensation' became the new coined term from the same old guard. The internecine fights within Zanu pf were all about one group consolidating their grip on power, it was never about turning Zimbabwe…

Published: 18 Dec 2018 at 11:52hrs | | by AT Kadada

The people at the top must change first!

What did people really expect from the former South African president led Commission? Zimbabweans are at Zanu-PF's mercy, they have fooled us all these years yet we still believe in them!Commissions have been set before in Zimbabwe, one th…

Published: 03 Dec 2018 at 20:01hrs | 2 | by AT Kadada

The tale of two societies

Legislation is being put in place as l write this to convict illegal money changers for up to 10 years in prison.One would thing our government has just woken up to discover there are now economy saboteurs in our midst.This same government…

Published: 12 Nov 2018 at 19:08hrs | | by AT Kadada

The Zimbabwe Kakistocracy

A Kakistocracy is a government by the worst persons; a form of government in which the worst persons are in power (Oxford Dictionary). This has been the case since 1980 when Zanu pf took over, a year which could have shaped Zimbabwe's dest…

Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 13:26hrs | | by AT Kadada

The two faces of Mnangagwa

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been portraying himself as a reformer ,both to the political establishment as well as on the economy front.This would work only if he was sincere ,alas this is all an attempt to hoodwink all those who have …

Published: 24 Oct 2018 at 21:00hrs | 1 | by AT Kadada

There is always a price to pay

Are elections a real mode of change in some African countries? Africa can not be painted now with one brush as some states have embraced democracy for real whereas in some states democracy is a myth .Take for instance Ghana were losing sit…

Published: 26 Sep 2018 at 18:23hrs | 1 | by AT Kadada

Is MDC really for the people or just opportunistic?

MDC on its inception was more of a Workers party formed by trade unionists led by the late Dr Morgan Tsvangirai. The party eventually grew into a formidable vibrant opposition party with the likes of energetic youths in the form of the lat…

Published: 17 Sep 2018 at 18:12hrs | | by AT Kadada

Should we keep having elections in Zimbabwe?

President of Zimbabwe elect Munangagwa promised free and fair elections, the just ended elections can not be regarded as such.A challenge at the courts can only mean that like all previous elections in Zimbabwe this was a shambolic plebisc…

Published: 25 Aug 2018 at 19:46hrs | | by AT Kadada

Is this man fit for the second most powerful job in our country?

The first election in the post-Mugabe era could have seen a large turn out as compared to previous elections pitting Mugabe and Tsvangirai.Youths ,some who had not ever voted,took part as they all wanted to be part of "democracy "as ED had…

Published: 04 Aug 2018 at 20:20hrs | 1 | by AT Kadada

The social media effect: Voice of the voiceless

The social media must be enemy number one for regimes that suppress people,s voices.It played a big part during the Arab springs and today we see what the Junta is capable of. Previous elections have been shrouded in top secrecy with the o…

Published: 02 Aug 2018 at 15:42hrs | 1 | by AT Kadada

Junta: Last kicks of a dying horse

Looking back at the removal of Robert Mugabe in November last year one can rightly conclude that was the demise of Zanu pf. Mugabe was Zanu pf and Zanu pf was Mugabe, the man was idolized like some demi-god. One would not dare speak negati…

Published: 29 Jul 2018 at 21:15hrs | 1 | by AT Kadada

The army and politics in Zimbabwe

There have been several calls on our Army to be non partisan from the opposition parties as well as civic organizations. Has the Army heeded the call, if they have it is just a smokescreen for they are now heavily involved. A look at the A…

Published: 23 Jul 2018 at 18:58hrs | | by AT Kadada

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