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Trust in Mthuli

As a young economics student, I never thought in my right mind that I would every write a piece defending my government.  Zimbabwe does not exactly have a proud record in the field of economics. From the days of independence until thi…

Published: 31 Dec 2018 at 15:43hrs | | by Anthony Mkondo

Political lessons from the village

We Africans are proud of our villages, our traditions and our heritage. And rightly so. We are the cradle of humanity, a culture dating back to the annals of time. Obviously, there is a lot of wisdom to be found in traditions as old as our…

Published: 22 Oct 2018 at 13:23hrs | | by Anthony Mkondo

The truth behind Team Pachedu

Once upon a time, there was a source with credible information online. It started as a mysterious micro-blog, but their simple numbers were objectively verifiable. Even though no one really knew who they were, and where they were from, and…

Published: 18 Sep 2018 at 10:56hrs | | by Anthony Mkondo

Chamisa's MDC admits it lost the elections

Today was a gleeful day in Parliament. Everybody showed up, dressed in their fanciest suits and best dresses. It was a sunny day, spirits were high, small-talk was held abundantly. Refreshments were served.Tendai Biti, Chalton Hwende, and …

Published: 05 Sep 2018 at 20:46hrs | | by Anthony Mkondo

Chamisa, show some leadership, and stop the incitement

The season of press conferences is upon us. It seems like it never ends, and each one has its own little piece of drama or soundbite of stupidity that makes one forget that rarely something is being said. Today was another press conference…

Published: 20 Aug 2018 at 14:30hrs | | by Anthony Mkondo

MDC, are you on the side of the Zimbabwean people?

In this turmoil of devastating news, one item stood out lately as I went through my twitter feed. It was probably not the one you are thinking about, as it didn't dominate the feed. But trust me on this, it is the one with the most long-te…

Published: 12 Aug 2018 at 20:56hrs | | by Anthony Mkondo

Grace Mugabe's greatest victory is unfolding before our eyes

Grace Mugabe has been known to say some outlandish things in her time. When we look back, they seem bemusing to many, but while we have been laughing, she has never stopped plotting her return to power."I have said to the president, leave …

Published: 30 Jul 2018 at 07:24hrs | | by Anthony Mkondo

Nelson, these sanctions are on you!

In early December, less than two weeks after the people of Zimbabwe had ousted the Mugabes, three men made their way to Washington DC.They had seen the enthusiasm in the streets of Harare. They had felt the excitement around the country at…

Published: 28 Jul 2018 at 15:49hrs | 1941 | by Anthony Mkondo

With Moyo as an enemy, ED must be doing something right

Former US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt once famously said, "I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made." This seemingly strange statement refers to the fact that in politics, when a leader is on the right path, and is making c…

Published: 24 Jul 2018 at 09:18hrs | | by Anthony Mkondo

Uncovering the deal between Grace Mugabe and Nelson Chamisa: It is Pure Evil

Ignorance, Plato tells us, is the root and stem of all evil.This is why I write. This is why I educate. This is why I scream to the rooftops, through the streets of Harare and beyond. To make sure there is no ignorance amongst our electora…

Published: 22 Jul 2018 at 09:18hrs | | by Anthony Mkondo

Chamisa, violence and the absence of leadership

In February, at Morgan Tsvangirai's funeral, Nelson Chamisa's private militia, The Vanguard, attacked his opponents and tried to torch a hut in which Thokozani Khupe, Douglas Mwonzora and their supporters were hiding. Chamisa was silent.A …

Published: 17 Jul 2018 at 10:36hrs | | by Anthony Mkondo

Revealed: Why Chamisa has never named a vice-presidential candidate

Does anyone else think it is strange that someone who wants to be the next President of the Republic of Zimbabwe has not named a running mate or a Vice-President pick?However, those who have been following things from behind the scenes wil…

Published: 15 Jul 2018 at 08:56hrs | | by Anthony Mkondo

Ignore the Timing, the Zimbabwean Workers For Justice have a point

Yesterday we saw a very typical Zimbabwean press conference. Last minute. Running late. And zero formalities.The Zimbabwean Workers For Justice, a new organisation formed on the eve of our harmonised elections, called on the local press to…

Published: 12 Jul 2018 at 12:45hrs | | by Anthony Mkondo

A vote for Chamisa, is a vote for Grace; Here is why...

The great Russian novelist and critic of the Soviet Union, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, once wrote that "once you get upstream, you are carried helplessly along." Unfortunately, Nelson Chamisa, desperate and penniless, has found himself upstrea…

Published: 09 Jul 2018 at 13:28hrs | 1848 | by Anthony Mkondo

Chamisa must learn to Be a Good Loser and Say No to Violence

Zimbabwe has enjoyed perhaps the most peaceful campaign in our short history. The recent assassination attempt on the president was out of character and was could be termed an 'anomaly'. In fact, the prevailing spirit in Zimbabwe today is …

Published: 05 Jul 2018 at 13:08hrs | | by Anthony Mkondo

Official: Chamisa is an imposter

Yesterday, just four weeks before the crucial harmonised elections, Nelson Chamisa finally conceded what many of us have seen since his violent takeover of the MDCâ€“ that he is an imposter, with no legitimate claim to be leader of this hi…

Published: 04 Jul 2018 at 09:01hrs | | by Anthony Mkondo

The hypocrisy of Nelson Chamisa

The news is full of stories today about how the MDC leader Nelson Chamisa wants to drag President Emmerson Mnangagwa, to court for remarks that the Zanu PF leader made at a ruling party campaign rally earlier this month.Chamisa is claiming…

Published: 01 Jul 2018 at 07:01hrs | | by Anthony Mkondo

Chamisa showed his true colours when he chose Mugabe over Khupe

Since he entered his office, not without much controversy, MDC-T President Nelson Chamisa took incredible steps to push his former fellow vice-president Thokozani Khupe out of the MDC. What started as verbal attacks, unfortunately quickly …

Published: 21 Jun 2018 at 14:18hrs | | by Anthony Mkondo

The MDC wants to run the country, but they can't even run their party

The MDC is proving to be quite an incompetent and disorganised party under Nelson Chamisa's rule.They have alienated allies and brought in enemies, like Robert and Grace Mugabe's proxy party the National Patriotic Front (NPF). Their party …

Published: 20 Jun 2018 at 10:55hrs | | by Anthony Mkondo

The myth of crowd sizes

As human beings, we are always trying to predict the future. Who will win the World Cup? What will the weather be like next weekend? And of course, who will win the upcoming election? In the absence of perfect information, we look to …

Published: 13 Jun 2018 at 17:02hrs | | by Anthony Mkondo

Chamisa's 15 billion dollar promise

'15 billion' seems to be a recurring theme in this election cycle. We heard Nelson Chamisa's claim that he met the Trump administration whereby he was supposedly promised 15 billion US dollars if he were to win the election. That turned ou…

Published: 11 Jun 2018 at 09:23hrs | | by Anthony Mkondo

The hypocrisy of Chamisa's Manifesto

I admit it. I am a geek. I am probably one of maybe ten Zimbabweans who actually read the manifestos from start to finish. Yes, to an extent manifesto writing is almost as much of a waste of time as reading them. We (and they) all know tha…

Published: 10 Jun 2018 at 07:59hrs | | by Anthony Mkondo

Now that Chamisa and Mugabe make their union official I feel utterly betrayed

Lost in the MDC Manifesto launch and the furor surrounding our demonstration in the streets of Harare was the fact that a Robert Mugabe surrogate spoke at the demonstration for the MDC and against President Emmerson Mnangagwa.While the fli…

Published: 08 Jun 2018 at 08:51hrs | | by Anthony Mkondo

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Stranded families blame their plight on corrupt Zanu-PF bigwigs

Ministry Assures Wildlife Protection During Road Works Near Hwange National Park

Zimbabwe Mourns Mozambican Engineer Killed in Headlands Accident

Benin military group removes President Talon from office

Biti Labels ZANU PF 'Murderers and Fascists'

Mnangagwa takes sole charge of Zanu-PF vehicle donations

ZERA dismisses viral claim of US$100 monthly solar tax

Ex-Supreme Court Judge's driver up for fraud

Businesswoman scammed of US$500,000

Mnangagwa advisor's cash divides Zanu-PF

BCC revises land policy to attract major investors

Mansion in Bulawayo's upmarket suburb set for demolition

Illicit alcohol stoking gender based violence

Villagers up in arms against Eureka Mine

Injiva wreaks havoc in Matebeleland South

Mnangagwa issues stern warning to Agritex officers

Harare faces billboard revenue scandal

Zimbabwe's leadership culture is built on survival, not development

Bulawayo-Victoria Falls highway progress update

Buyanga's detention linked to disputes involving Mnangagwa's family?

Chinese-sponsored talent show illuminates young Zimbabweans' dreams

2 Zimbabweans arrested in South Africa with R1.2 million worth of drugs

Zimbabwe faces heavy rains, flash flood risk

When Adv Tembeka Ngcukaitobi missteps, the fall is loud

7 wasted years: How Ramaphosa's Presidency betrayed its promise

Man arrested for pouring acid on wife

Woman vanishes at NUST

Small-scale miners warn Mthuli Ncube

Council debates fines hike

The Mall of Zimbabwe set to be biggest retail investment

Zimra officers arrested for smuggling under a diplomatic rebate waiver

Zenzo Moyo fails to win Zifa Southern Region chairmanship

11 killed in Pretoria shebeen shooting

Miners to 'clean up' Matobo ahead of 2026 Uhuru celebrations

History behind Glen View, Glen Norah and Warren Park

Who says men are the worst perpetrators of gender-based and domestic violence?

Legal Aid directorate intervenes in Bindura drug case

Over 24,000 children receive Vitamin A supplementation in Bulawayo

Police arrest robbery suspect in Chegutu

Education Minister Moyo boasts Zimbabwe has highest number of schools in Southern Africa

Secondary runway and terminal for Mugabe airport

Victoria Falls highway rehab injects over 300 jobs

Beitbridge drops contractor for bus terminus project

Kazembe slams poor work ethic at Forbes Border Post

Bishop acquitted of sexual assault charges

Woman gambles away husband's US$700

Mnangagwa donates vehicles and cash

Safari tourism in Zimbabwe gets a boost

Fifa derails Warriors' Afcon plans

Bulawayo struggling to contain a surge in open-air worship gatherings

Woman vanishes at NUST

Lupane State University students win innovation prize

Zimbabwe road carnage claiming 5 people every day

The harder the Zimbabwe regime pushes citizens into believing economy improving the more unbelievable they sound!

The Mall of Zimbabwe set to be biggest retail investment

Zimbabwe is at peace, says Mnangagwa

Zimbabwean woman dies at South African hospital; neglected due to her nationality

Zimbabwe tightens border security to curb trafficking

Zanu-PF threatens unleash 'our' dogs

Biti Labels ZANU PF 'Murderers and Fascists'

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