Columnist / Chaka
Executive presidency behind African development problems
POST-COLONIAL Africa, which has been in existence for over 60 years is in need of a systematic examination of its constitutional obligations. Some of the major challenges facing African societies incl...Published: 03 Jul 2023 at 07:10hrs | 10 | by Austin Chakaodza
Mental colonisation is the biggest obstacle for African development
It is a paradox that the so-called under-developed African countries are the ones endowed with natural resources and yet the poorest in terms of the consumer goods ad services currently pr...Published: 09 Jun 2023 at 06:47hrs | | by Austin Chakaodza
'Zimbabwe courts politicised, militarised'
Recent mandatory jail sentences of rioters which range from one year to 5 years are stiffer compared to those imposed in Smith's regime, lawyers and analysts contend.The harsh sentences being ...Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 01:03hrs | 1 | by Maxwell Sibanda and Tarisai Machakaire
How the mighty Mugabes have fallen
During his reign, former president Robert Mugabe and his allies were untouchable to the point where not even the long arm of the law could catch up with them.But tables turned immediately afte...Published: 10 Jun 2018 at 18:14hrs | | by Tarisai Machakaire
Great mistake and mischief in rush to implement new curriculum
Sometime in the late 1997, the government of Zimbabwe, through its two ministries of Education resolved to conduct an inquiry into the then Education and Training System. A commission of inquiry lead ...Published: 26 Feb 2018 at 20:09hrs | 6 | by Luke Mbune Chakaza correspondent
President Mnangagwa plays the ball close to his chest
Being in one of the highest offices in a country is not all that funny and easy, especially if you are a young one, because there is a lot that needs to be done and learnt. The president will show mor...Published: 26 Dec 2017 at 16:49hrs | | by Luke Mbune Chakaza - Correspondent
The Commissioner of Police did good to Zimbabwe
The preamble of the Police Act includes, as one of its objectives,'...service to the community and nation.' As a concerned citizen of Zimbabwe, l have high regards for law enforcement agencies and t...Published: 26 Dec 2017 at 09:49hrs | | by Luke Mbune, Chakaza correspondent
President Mnangagwa man of his Word
A wise man is the one who distinguish jokes from sensitive issues and a loving friend maybe a friend for life. While the country is recovering from bootlicking and backbiting mainly orchestrated by fo...Published: 26 Dec 2017 at 09:42hrs | | by Prof Luke Mbune Chakaza
'Election already in Zanu-PF's bag'
PRESIDENT Mugabe's Youth Interface Rallies in the country's 10 provinces, which started in Mashonaland East with a bumper crowd two weeks ago, will serve to confirm Zanu-PF and its leader's victory in...Published: 11 Jun 2017 at 11:03hrs | | by Tinomuda Chakanyuka
Tough times ahead for women politicians
FOR years, Zimbabwe's women in politics offered much hope for their kind, but their voices have since died down.At such a defining moment, when the nation is preparing for watershed elections ...Published: 23 Mar 2017 at 06:18hrs | | by Zebb Chakawa
The voice of the forgotten rural women
A few days ago the world celebrated the International Women's Day. It was a day observed in different fashions from fine speeches, pomp gatherings and of course highly celebrated on social media. But ...Published: 13 Mar 2017 at 11:12hrs | | by Kudakwashe Chakabva, Executive Director Zimbabwe Dream Project
The voices of former farm workers
The growth of a nation must be measured by the degree at which it enlarge the capabilities and enrich the lives of all peoples. Consumption must be shared; it must strengthen social growth and facilit...Published: 15 Jan 2017 at 14:37hrs | | by Kudakwashe Chakabva
The State of the Dream: The voices of former farm workers
The growth of a nation must be measured by the degree at which it enlarge the capabilities and enrich the lives of all peoples. Consumption must be shared; it must strengthen social growth and facilit...Published: 11 Jan 2017 at 16:22hrs | 1 | by Kudakwashe Chakabva - Director, Zimbabwe Dream Project
Open Letter to the Diaspora Vote Coalition (DVC)
To the Executive committee of DVC RE: Tajamuka/Sesijikisile’s disengagement from the DVC Following the regrettable comments made by Linda Masarire against the people of Matebeleland,...Published: 18 Dec 2016 at 14:16hrs | | by Chaka
The state of the dream: A perspective from Guruve
Human development across the span of time has been congruent with the growth of society, nations, civilizations, even nations. Societies stem from individuals, their families and subfamilies to co...Published: 12 Dec 2016 at 11:42hrs | 1 | by Kudakwashe Chakabva
STEM and STEAM, New Spectacles in Education System
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics is the current initiative of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology Development. In the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education t...Published: 19 Nov 2016 at 09:24hrs | | by Paddy Chakabva
A look at A Level Curriculum with Padington Chakabva
In the previous article I explored the Learning Areas from ECD right up to form four. Today we explore some of the critical Learning Areas for forms 5 and 6. It is important that we keep ...Published: 16 Nov 2016 at 07:35hrs | | by Paddy Chakabva
Implications of the New Curriculum with Padington Chakabva
I am grateful to all stakeholders for the constructive contributions made on the column so far. Today we explore the curriculum framework. The New curriculum organizes the learning into three levels w...Published: 15 Nov 2016 at 07:03hrs | | by Paddy Chakabva
Exploring the New Curriculum with Padington Chakabva
The word curriculum is defines as 'lessons and academic content taught in an institution on a specific course or program'. How broadly we intent to explore the word curriculum will depend on the objec...Published: 13 Nov 2016 at 13:32hrs | | by Padington Chakabva
Civil Servants and fiscal Policy Paradigm
The Ministry of finance and economic development, presented its fiscal policy, leaving so many questions. The greatest mishap is the continued blame on civil servants for government failed economi...Published: 09 Sep 2016 at 15:30hrs | | by Paddy Chakabva
STEAM: The new Eye in Education
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics is the current initiative of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology Development. In the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education t...Published: 28 Aug 2016 at 11:27hrs | 9 | by Paddy Chakabva
Zanu-PF MP splashes $1 million on aeroplane
Boarding a plane remains a dream for many Zimbabweans but for a local politician and businessman, Kenneth Musanhi, owning one is the ultimate dream, one he has just realised. The Zanu-PF legislato...Published: 28 Aug 2016 at 10:52hrs | 1 | by Tinomuda Chakanyuka
17 000 vacancies for ECD teachers
MORE than 17 000 Early Childhood Education (ECD) teachers are needed across the country to address teacher staff shortages in primary schools at a time when the Government has reiterated that it will ...Published: 28 Aug 2016 at 10:22hrs | | by Tinomuda Chakanyuka/Walter Mswazie
Zimbabwe: A marriage of Dictatorship and Democracy
Leadership is a crucial aspect of our daily life. It is observed in Public Sector, Civil Society and the Private Sector. People have defined leadership differently, with its styles and conceptions. It...Published: 27 Aug 2016 at 20:59hrs | | by Paddy Chakabva
Zimbabwe's leadership crisis and the national plight
Good leadership is a rare commodity according to the popular writer Chinua Achebe. This assertion can not be overemphasized when we consider the leadership crisis bedevilling Zimbabwe. Robert ...Published: 27 Aug 2016 at 13:47hrs | | by Paddy Chakabva
Leadership crisis and the national plight
Good leadership is a rare commodity according to the popular writer Chinua Achebe. This assertion can not be overemphasized when we consider the leadership crisis bedevilling Zimbabwe. Robert ...Published: 27 Aug 2016 at 08:40hrs | | by Paddington Chakabva
Zimsec June exams lose popularity
THE Zimbabwe Schools Examinations Council (Zimsec) June O-level and A-level examinations are increasingly becoming unpopular as the number of candidates registering for the session has continued t...Published: 21 Aug 2016 at 09:16hrs | | by Tinomuda Chakanyuka
Govt freezes hiring, promotions
THE Government has with immediate effect frozen the recruitment of employees and promotions in the civil service, as part of its staff rationalisation exercise in line with recommendations of the Civi...Published: 21 Aug 2016 at 08:58hrs | | by Tinomuda Chakanyuka
July pay dates update
TOP officials from the Ministries of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare and Finance as well as from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe will meet this week to come up with a position concerning the is...Published: 17 Jul 2016 at 12:10hrs | | by Vusumuzi Dube and Tinomuda Chakanyuka
Khupe angered by Tsvangirai appointments
MDC-T deputy president Ms Thokozani Khupe is reportedly fuming after party president Mr Morgan Tsvangirai on Friday effectively diluted her power and influence in the beleaguered party by appointing t...Published: 17 Jul 2016 at 12:05hrs | | by Vusumuzi Dube and Tinomuda Chakanyuka
Workers who stay away will face the consequences, says govt
CIVIL SERVANTS who embark on unlawful job action in future risk having their salaries cut for the days they will be absent from work as it is Government policy that "no work no pay". Public Se...Published: 17 Jul 2016 at 12:04hrs | | by Tinomuda Chakanyuka
Teachers demand duty free cars and residential stands
TEACHERS have tabled a proposal to be allocated residential stands and be exempted from paying duty when they import cars among other non-monetary incentives, in lieu of their salaries, in light of Go...Published: 10 Jul 2016 at 06:24hrs | | by Tinomuda Chakanyuka
Civil servants strike ends
THE Government fulfilled its promise to pay teachers their salaries yesterday.This has convinced civil servants to immediately call off their three-day national strike that was scheduled to en...Published: 08 Jul 2016 at 06:56hrs | | by Nqobile Tshili / Tinomuda Chakanyuka
Mobile phone operators ordered to scrap the use of airtime scratch cards
MOBILE telephone operators are headed for a clash with the Government after they failed to heed a December directive which had set June as the deadline to scrap the use of airtime scratch cards as par...Published: 26 Jun 2016 at 19:15hrs | | by Tinomuda Chakanyuka
Amnesty beneficiary duo back in prison
TWO unrepentant beneficiaries of last month's Presidential Amnesty, one of them a 16-year-old boy, are back in prison after they were separately convicted of unlawful entry and theft by a Zvishava...Published: 26 Jun 2016 at 18:11hrs | | by Tinomuda Chakanyuka
No male organ enlargement medicine, says Zinatha
THE Zimbabwe National Traditional Healers Association (Zinatha) has described as bogus traditional healers who claim to offer male organ enlargement medicine as a survey has shown that of more than 50...Published: 26 Jun 2016 at 18:06hrs | 8 | by Tinomuda Chakanyuka
Urgent indaba on civil servants pay date shift
THE Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare has called for an urgent indaba tomorrow with officials from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, Ministry of Finance, Civil Service Commission (CSC)...Published: 19 Jun 2016 at 12:21hrs | | by Tinomuda Chakanyuka and Dumisani Nsingo
Parastatals boards reshuffle looms
THE Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development Dr Jorum Gumbo has announced plans to reshuffle all boards of parastatals that fall under his ministry. Dr Gumbo said the move was meant to ac...Published: 05 Jun 2016 at 11:23hrs | | by Tinomuda Chakanyuka
Zesa drags customers to court
POWER utility company Zesa has doubled the amount of money it is deducting towards settling outstanding debts when customers are buying pre-paid electricity, while it has engaged lawyers to force farm...Published: 05 Jun 2016 at 11:18hrs | | by Tinomuda Chakanyuka and Luckson Munkombwe
Ministry to probe schools resisting National School Pledge
THE Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education will investigate cases of schools that are reportedly resisting a directive to teach pupils to recite the National Schools Pledge, an official has said....Published: 15 May 2016 at 13:37hrs | 1 | by Tinomuda Chakanyuka
VID goes digital . . . Provisional licence tests to be written online
THE Government is in the process of digitalising the Vehicle Inspection Department (VID), a process which will see aspiring drivers writing provisional driver’s licences tests online and reducing in...Published: 08 May 2016 at 10:03hrs | | by Tinomuda Chakanyuka
Mayor's son in university sex storm
THE son of suspended Harare mayor Councillor Bernard Manyenyeni, Jason Manyenyeni II, has been implicated in an alleged sexual assault case that sparked fierce protests at Rhodes University in South A...Published: 01 May 2016 at 07:40hrs | | by Tinomuda Chakanyuka
Zanu-PF youth league sets $50k budget for march
The Zanu-PF Bulawayo youth league has begun mobilisation of youths and funds for the one million men march in solidarity with President Mugabe. Over 100 000 youths are expected to come from Bu...Published: 01 May 2016 at 07:38hrs | | by Tinomuda Chakanyuka
5 000+ join Zanu-PF at ZITF
MORE than 5 000 people registered for the Zanu-PF electronic party cards at the party's stand during the 57th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair that ended in Bulawayo yesterday. ...Published: 01 May 2016 at 07:38hrs | | by Tinomuda Chakanyuka
Schools opening date unchanged
SCHOOLS will open on Tuesday for the second term as earlier advised contrary to some information that has been circulating on social media platforms that Government has postponed the opening to We...Published: 01 May 2016 at 07:37hrs | | by Tinomuda Chakanyuka
Togolese President leaves
VISITING Togolese President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbe has expressed interest in fostering co-operation between his country and Zimbabwe in the area of wildlife conservation. President Gnassin...Published: 01 May 2016 at 07:36hrs | | by Tinomuda Chakanyuka
Ncube dies
LIBERATION war hero Stanley Ncube has died. He was 62. According to a statement from War Veterans in Bulawayo, Ncube died on Wednesday and will be buried tomorrow at the Bulawayo Provincial Heroes' Ac...Published: 24 Apr 2016 at 17:07hrs | | by Tinomuda Chakanyuka
Cops target bank accounts. . . to garnish traffic offenders
Police want to introduce new technology that captures biometric data of all driver's licence holders under an initiative that will see offending motorists' bank accounts being garnished when they fail...Published: 24 Apr 2016 at 13:37hrs | | by Tinomuda Chakanyuka
Gold mining claims for Zvishavane community
SABI Gold Mine in Zvishavane which is set to resume operations in August, has pledged to allocate gold mining claims to villagers, particularly youths in the area, as part of efforts to empower the co...Published: 24 Apr 2016 at 10:02hrs | | by Tinomuda Chakanyuka
Liberation war hero Ncube dies
LIBERATION war hero Stanley Ncube has died. He was 62. According to a statement from War Veterans in Bulawayo, Ncube died on Wednesday and will be buried tomorrow at the Bulawayo Provincial He...Published: 24 Apr 2016 at 09:04hrs | | by Tinomuda Chakanyuka
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