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Peace be unto our motherland, Zimbabwe!

Sometime in 2018 - it must have been on December 19 - protests broke out in a small town in Sudan, Atbara, which was relatively unknown to the world, after bread prices more than tripled.It was yet another spark in Sudan's combustible poli…

Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:43hrs | 92 | by Bishop

A fool and his money are soon parted!

The cash taps have well and truly been turned on.It seems hardworking Zimbabweans in faraway lands have been doing their bit to support family and friends back home, including bankrolling potentially rewarding business ventures and project…

Published: 15 May 2022 at 06:10hrs | 12 | by Bishop

Biti takes an oath of office for an institution that has 'crisis of legitimacy'

Greetings to you all dear congregants in the mighty name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Rugare kwamuri vanhu vaMwari.It has been a busy and long week for Zimbabwe. In fact, it was such a whirlwind of events, but worry not, our sermo…

Published: 09 Sep 2018 at 08:17hrs | 5 | by Bishop

Yes, #GodIsInIt indeed

About this time last week, I was comfortably seated among other invited guests at the National Sports Stadium as President Emmerson Mnangagwa took the oath of office and vowed to take Zimbabwe to Canaan.It was an emotional occasion for isu…

Published: 02 Sep 2018 at 08:52hrs | 293 | by Bishop

GNU is not good for both Zanu-PF and MDC-Alliance

Chamisa has shown that he is a bad loser and so how can this bad loser become a useful partner? Albert Einstein would say: "Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters."â€œAnd those who were…

Published: 19 Aug 2018 at 06:27hrs | 28 | by Bishop

Let's give Nelson Chamisa the credit

"If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless," says James 1 verse 26. James 3 verse 5 is even more explicit: "The tongue is a small thing, but what enormous da…

Published: 05 Aug 2018 at 09:43hrs | 7 | by Bishop

What happens to Chamisa's 18 year-old sister?

DEUTERONOMY 1 vs 13 says: "Choose for your tribes wise, understanding, and experienced men, and I will appoint them as your heads." As Zimbabweans go to vote tomorrow, their choice is very simple: They will be choosing a wise, understandin…

Published: 29 Jul 2018 at 09:59hrs | 502 | by Bishop

Hey, women of Zimbabwe, defend one of your own!

IT was refreshing to see white commercial farmers mixing and mingling with the President last week. The President told the farmers that "you are part of us" and reports say the farmers were charmed by this stance.Former Commercial Farmers …

Published: 22 Jul 2018 at 10:20hrs | 10 | by Bishop

MDC Alliance: Pitfalls of running without â€˜mother's milk of politics'

"DADDY, I think Chamisa will be defeated by ZEC. He can't win this election," my seven-year-old daughter said to me last week. "What do you mean?" I asked her. "Isn't it that Chamisa and ZEC are going to clash in th elections?" she respond…

Published: 15 Jul 2018 at 16:48hrs | 14 | by Bishop

Chamisa: Walking with an umbrella, waiting for the rains

NAPOLEON Bonaparte was really prophetic when he said: "In politics, absurdity is not a handicap." Political developments in Zimbabwe over the past few weeks have shown that indeed, the floodgates of absurdity have been opened.Opposition po…

Published: 08 Jul 2018 at 12:57hrs | 14 | by Bishop

Is Chamisa working with or for Zanu-PF?

No wonder why some had suggested that little Chamisa instead of being big-headed and seeking glory should have gone for a National Assembly seat instead of vying for the presidency. Of course, this is now all water under the bridge, but at…

Published: 01 Jul 2018 at 08:02hrs | 866 | by Bishop

Chamisa was spot on when he sent Tamborinyoka packing

Little Chamisa was spot on when he sent Luke "Lukezha" Tamborinyoka packing. However, I am not sure he was spot on in taking on board Dr Nkululeko Sibanda. I see lots of turbulence in the coming weeks.The storm is gathering but hey, let me…

Published: 17 Jun 2018 at 10:42hrs | 14 | by Bishop

Zanu-PF sellouts: Climb out of your coffins

A lot happened when your Bishop was busy elsewhere. Dear congregants, you deserve my unreserved apology. How can I not apologise â€” Tyson finally came back home, one Terrance Mkupe went bonkers about a week ago, our little boy Nelson rigg…

Published: 03 Jun 2018 at 15:05hrs | 6 | by Bishop

The story about Chamisa's wife

It really looks like Nelson Chamisa is missing something and we are all not being helpful at all. The boy is missing something terribly,  yet we choose to stay political with him as if he is a real political factor.The temptation here…

Published: 20 May 2018 at 09:43hrs | 15 | by Bishop

No Mutsvangwa, that's not the way of a comrade

Clearly, Mutsvangwa has issues with the Lieutenant-General (retired) Rugeje and Mashonaland West Provincial Affairs Minister Webster Shamu, but there are far much better ways of resolving those differences than kupaumba pamberi pepwere. SI…

Published: 06 May 2018 at 09:19hrs | 9 | by Bishop

Mnangagwa and his Ministers are not the story

ABOUT two weeks ago, the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services and Presidential Press Secretary, Mr George Charamba wrote a thought-provoking article titled; "ED's 100 Days: Defying Horace's Bu…

Published: 25 Mar 2018 at 08:52hrs | 11 | by Bishop

How about Operation Restore Legacy at Blue Roof Mansion?

SO much has been happening since the Bishop was away. So, so much! Morgan Tsvangirai was buried with his MDC-T in Buhera. Thokozani Khupe was butchered by hoodlums in the crumbs of what's left of the MDC-T. Nelson Chamisa grabbed the MDC-T…

Published: 11 Mar 2018 at 09:19hrs | 13 | by Bishop

Tsvangirai was never for the National Heroes Acre

THERE is something that has gone terribly wrong with some Zimbabweans. While others are seeing a funeral, others are seeing power. It's really dirty and messy, but then that's MDC-T politics for you.Then there are those talking about the l…

Published: 18 Feb 2018 at 22:31hrs | 8 | by Bishop

Who should be afraid of elections MDC-T or Zanu-PF?

Some will argue saying the MDC-T can spring a surprise in the next few months, but hey, hey lets be very honest â€“ this party failed to take over power with a fit and strong Tsvangirai, why should anyone be afraid of them now?JAMES Marida…

Published: 21 Jan 2018 at 11:22hrs | 10 | by Bishop

Does Jonathan Moyo think Mnangagwa is afraid of Gukurahundi?

SO Professor Jonathan Moyo is convinced that President Mnangagwa is afraid of Gukurahundi? He really thinks the Gukurahundi issue should leave ED paralysed with fear? It's a shame, but that's the tomfoolery that Prof Moyo has always been d…

Published: 14 Jan 2018 at 09:28hrs | 1607 | by Bishop

Mnangagwa doesn't need a sick Tsvangirai for publicity

THE Holy Book in Ephesians 4 vs 25 advises us that: "Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbour, for we are all members of one body." As a Bishop I think it's time to be brutally honest with some no…

Published: 08 Jan 2018 at 12:16hrs | 10 | by Bishop

Hey people, Mnangagwa is not some ice-cream!

WE are not going to waste time on professional pessimists in our midst. These were always waiting to say something negative about President Mnangagwa and his new Cabinet. The biggest worry for President Mnangagwa are the sycophants, flatte…

Published: 03 Dec 2017 at 08:06hrs | 12 | by Bishop

Hope Jonathan Moyo now knows 'chine vene vacho chinhu ichi?'

WHEREVER he is, Professor Jonathan Moyo should know vakarumwa nechekuchera. As he reflects and takes stock with his G40 cabal, he should always remember James 1 vs 19 which says: "Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick t…

Published: 26 Nov 2017 at 08:25hrs | 8 | by Bishop

Apologies for a boring coup!

"The words you speak become the house you live in." What a killer and loaded statement from Hafiz.Dziri seiko dzimba dzamakazvivakira nemashoko? Mumwe nemumwe mumba yake. Let me leave this story for now.But it really wouldn't kill to remin…

Published: 19 Nov 2017 at 08:38hrs | 5 | by Bishop

Satan's ministers driving Morgan to deathbed

ZANU-PF never ceases to amaze. The suicidal tendencies are baffling, but let's leave this revolutionary party imbovhunura. There is a pressing issue that needs urgent ministration.I won't mince my words and won't beat about the bush becaus…

Published: 29 Oct 2017 at 07:16hrs | 9 | by Bishop

Numbers don't lie

Morgan thinks a return to the original MDC will save him but then the dynamics have changed a lot. A company of fools suffers harm and bad company corrupts good character.JUST like I told you, the supposed grand opposition coalition is dea…

Published: 06 Aug 2017 at 13:12hrs | 14 | by Bishop

Politics is a process, not an event

WHAT an exciting week? The media had a feast. Zimbabweans being Zimbabweans went into overdrive â€” rumours, speculation, conclusions, theories and lies.Winston Churchill was so spot on when he said: "Politics is almost as exciting as war,…

Published: 30 Jul 2017 at 08:00hrs | 13 | by Bishop

Tsvangirai's 8 days, Didymus' poverty lessons

According to Morgan Tsvangirai, the grand opposition coalition will be in place within the next eight days. The MDC-T leader was actually serious when he spoke about the July 31 deadline. On the other hand, Didymus Mutasa remains stubborn …

Published: 23 Jul 2017 at 11:51hrs | 14 | by Bishop

Thanks for the honesty, Cde Didymus

Didymus should stop the phone calls and the invitations to private media hacks who have nothing better to do than to visit his Zesa-less house."NOTHING in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity,"…

Published: 16 Jul 2017 at 13:03hrs | 540 | by Bishop

Tsvangirai and Mujuru are beginning to excite

MY heart bleeds for Comrade Chinx. What a jolly good comrade? Shamwari yeropa. Music was his gun. 2 Timothy 4 vs 7 comforts me: "I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith."You fought a good fight Chinx! …

Published: 18 Jun 2017 at 10:09hrs | 645 | by Bishop

Sorry Prof, the magic bullet is long gone

IT'S so good to be back. I was watching you and ndaikunzwai zvangu. Hehe, Bishop Lazarus is under the weather, hehe Bishop Lazi has been censored. Others even swore by their mothers saying "watch the space, that stubborn Bishop won't have …

Published: 11 Jun 2017 at 10:49hrs | 3 | by Bishop

You can't continue doing a Mandela on me - Zuma

"Colonies do not cease to be colonies simply because they are independent," Britain's first Jewish Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli once noted.Peter Childs and Patrick Williams in their book; "An Introduction to Post-Colonial Theory," elab…

Published: 16 Apr 2017 at 17:31hrs | 12 | by Bishop

Capitalism joins Mugabe succession race

AS a Bishop who has been fed with a diet of Marxism, I really hate to say this, but it looks like capitalism really wants to decide who will be the country's next leader. This is sending a chill down my spine because every passing day, cap…

Published: 12 Mar 2017 at 09:06hrs | 5 | by Bishop

Minister Mohadi, his Bushiri crown and TB Jo-lies

"TWO things are infinite. The universe and human stupidity. . .and I'm not so sure about the universe," German-born theoretical physicist Albert Einstein once said. Let's laugh a bit this week. Where do we start? Minister Kembo Mohadi and …

Published: 13 Nov 2016 at 09:19hrs | 11 | by Bishop

When #Tajamuka becomes #Tatiza

Events over the past few weeks have really shown beyond any reasonable doubt that the cowards don't know how to deal with Zanu-PF.LET me tell you some truth which will hurt some people. Hashtag politics will not take Zimbabwe anywhere, tox…

Published: 07 Aug 2016 at 10:29hrs | 9 | by Bishop

Integrity should be the password for Government

Let's not waste each other's time - President Mugabe is enjoying his holiday in the Far East. There is absolutely no need to disturb him and his family with this hogwash that he should cut short his holiday. Cut his holiday for what? Zimba…

Published: 03 Jan 2016 at 09:54hrs | 654 | by Bishop

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