Columnist / Benjamin paradza
Towards a genuine national dialogue
In recent times, there has been much talk of a "national dialogue". Indeed, this is the precise term that President Mnangagwa used when he called the February 6 meeting with political parties that was...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 09:25hrs | | by Justice Benjamin Paradza
MDC must urgently put its house in order
When there is a fight in the neighbourhood, good neighbours will come in and do whatever they can to de-escalate the situation and restore good relations. At times people fight over very minor disagre...Published: 19 Jan 2018 at 07:37hrs | | by Justice Benjamin Paradza
George Rutanhire - A true hero who suffered neglect, says ZUNDE
The passing of Cde George Rutanhire prompts us to reflect on where we came from and where we are going to. Somewhere in the Game of Thrones, it is mentioned that it is not the business of the lion to ...Published: 22 Aug 2017 at 07:20hrs | | by Justice Benjamin Paradza
Nkosana Moyo's first shot misfires, ZUNDE
Nkosana Moyo's entry on the political scene can only be good for democracy. ZUNDE respects and encourages people's fundamental rights and freedom to participate in the politics of their motherland. As...Published: 04 Jul 2017 at 10:49hrs | 1 | by Benjamin Paradza
'We are not on Course, Mr Tsvangirai,' says ZUNDE
The recent statement by MDC President Morgan Tsvangirai titled "We are on Course" as published by NewsdzeZimbabwe.com is not truthful. We are not and have never been on course regarding a grand coalit...Published: 06 Jun 2017 at 06:54hrs | | by Benjamin Paradza
Zimbabwe's Generals must heed the voice of citizens
Soldiers Don't shoot! We are just unarmed citizens! All we are trying to do is abide by Zimbabwe's democratic Constitution that binds us all (including yourselves). However, we are increasingl...Published: 27 Apr 2017 at 10:02hrs | | by David Mutori and Benjamin Paradza
Zimbabwe's parastatal rot - when looting becomes second nature
Ever wondered why the Zimbabwe Government and its ministers find parastatals attractive despite them costing the taxpayer billions of dollars? Our previous article asked questions on the wisdo...Published: 15 Apr 2017 at 13:04hrs | | by David Mutori and Benjamin Paradza
Zimbabwe's parastatal rot - when looting becomes second nature
Ever wondered why the Zimbabwe Government and its ministers find parastatals attractive despite them costing the taxpayer billions of dollars? Our previous article asked questions on the wisdom of the...Published: 13 Apr 2017 at 11:52hrs | | by David Mutori and Benjamin Paradza
Mujuru must shape up or ship out
As Martin Luther King once said, "There comes a time when silence becomes betrayal", and surely 34 years of silence is betrayal of the highest order.I am not going to analyse Mai Mujuru's perf...Published: 26 Mar 2017 at 11:36hrs | | by Benjamin Paradza
Grand Coalition - Is MDC-T serious about it?
Three years ago, Zimbabweans United for Democracy (ZUNDE) was established as a global political movement, with the single purpose of forming a united opposition in Zimbabwe. Just at a time when we tho...Published: 15 Dec 2016 at 11:07hrs | | by Justice Benjamin Paradza
Electoral reform starts with us, vote registration is key
Yes, that is correct, electoral reform starts with us - you and me - and that is a fact. In addition, voter registration cannot be stopped because the government says it has no money. While the govern...Published: 07 Nov 2016 at 05:31hrs | | by Benjamin Paradza
Electoral reform starts with us, voter registration is key - ZUNDE
Yes, that is correct, electoral reform starts with us — you and me — and that is a fact. In addition, voter registration cannot be stopped because the government says it has no money. While the go...Published: 31 Oct 2016 at 11:12hrs | 6 | by Benjamin Paradza
George Rutanhire's unnecessary attack on Mujuru
In a recent interview Cde George Rutanhire poured blame on Joice Mujuru for the loss in battle of one Cde Chipembere and for climbing the ladder of command by using her then youthful good looks and af...Published: 24 Aug 2016 at 06:16hrs | | by Justice Benjamin Paradza
War veterans miss golden opportunities to demonstrate remorse
It takes a real man to say sorry and accept responsibility for the wrong you have done, especially wrong done to your very own people. This is more than I can say for Douglas Mahiya after reading ...Published: 18 Aug 2016 at 14:42hrs | | by Justice Benjamin Paradza
Mugabe, Stop Eating our Children - Zunde
There is an African saying that when a leopard wants to eat its young ones it first accuses them of smelling like a goat. Today our President is accusing us of smelling like goats. Zimbabwe is witness...Published: 04 Aug 2016 at 05:45hrs | | by Justice Benjamin Paradza - Exiled Judge of the High Court of Zimbabwe
We welcome Zimbabwe People First but...
Anyone contemplating jumping into bed with Mai Mujuru's Zimbabwe People First had better take some precautions. They should ensure that they have an ironclad marriage contract to guarantee that theirs...Published: 04 Jul 2016 at 08:03hrs | | by Benjamin Paradza
ZUNDE on Diamond Industry Debacle: Does Chidhakwa understand what he is doing?
Since the pronounced discovery of diamonds at Marange almost a decade ago, the Ministry of Mines has amazingly shown policy inconsistencies and to date, there is absolutely nothing to show to the peop...Published: 02 Mar 2016 at 23:30hrs | | by David Mutori and Justice Benjamin Paradza
The future we want - ZUNDE
Zimbabweans United for Democracy (ZUNDE) hopes that Zimbabweans across the globe are striving today to create the future we want and deserve. Each of us can help shape our future by 2018 and beyond. ...Published: 12 Nov 2015 at 13:53hrs | | by Justice Benjamin Paradza
Cecil the lion is an unnecessary sideshow - ZUNDE
Many will recall that my experience with Safari operations ended with Zanu PF government having the easy task of convincing a Zanu PF Judge Mtambanengwe to condemn me into exile on trumped up char...Published: 04 Aug 2015 at 09:11hrs | | by Benjamin Paradza
Chiefs do not belong to Zanu-PF
Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa could not have been serious when he said traditional leaders are expected to be pro-Zanu-PF and can never be apolitical. Needless to say that as the minister responsi...Published: 06 Jul 2015 at 10:17hrs | | by Justice Benjamin Paradza
ZUNDE will work with every sector including security and the diaspora
Zimbabweans United for Democracy (ZUNDE) has come onto the political platform when the nation is utterly broken. Our people have lost everything they ever hoped for; their souls, hopes and aspirat...Published: 14 Jun 2015 at 09:04hrs | | by Benjamin Paradza Vice President - ZUNDE
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