Columnist / Clifford chitupa mashiri,
Could a UN Transitional Authority rescue Zimbabwe from a failed state?
Inspired by Ndamu Sandu's "Giants feel the heat as economy tumbles," The Zimbabwe Standard, 19 July 2015, the author argues that a UN Transitional Authority could rescue Zimbabwe from a failed state....Published: 20 Jul 2015 at 10:04hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, 19 July 2015.
The EU's latest migrants' strategy and South Africa's xenophobic violence
The EU's latest migrants' strategy and South Africa's xenophobic violence.By Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, 27 April 2015Here is why concerned global citizens and intellectuals have organised a...Published: 27 Apr 2015 at 15:36hrs | 1 | by Dr Clifford Chitupa Mashiri,
Will 2014 usher in an Egypt style revolution in Zimbabwe? Part 3
In Part One, we explored two contrasting perspectives on the possibility of an Egypt-style revolution in Robert Mugabe's Zimbabwe. On the one hand, the late Professor Makumbe emphasised that "...Published: 04 Feb 2014 at 07:20hrs | | by Dr Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, 4th February 2014.
Has the economy proved Mugabe's illegitimacy?
Contrary to assertions by Zanu-PF propagandists, Zimbabwe's economy seems to have proved Robert Mugabe's illegitimacy as President following the disputed polls on 31 July 2013.If you missed, ...Published: 05 Nov 2013 at 17:47hrs | | by Dr Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, 5th November 2014
Zimbabwe: Is the electronic voters' roll the smoking gun?
Despite President Jacob Zuma's rather premature congratulatory message to Robert Mugabe (89) as validly elected in Zimbabwe's sham election, attention should focus on an analysis of the electronic...Published: 04 Aug 2013 at 12:50hrs | | by Dr Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, Political Analyst, London
Something to write home about
The landmark ruling this week by the Constitutional Court restoring dual citizenship following an application by Mutumwa Mawere represents one of the several issues to write home about. The ...Published: 28 Jun 2013 at 11:01hrs | | by Dr Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, 28th June 2013.
Prof Jonathan Moyo is singing for his supper
It boggles the mind to figure out Professor Jonathan Moyo's twisted logic in his daily rantings in the state owned media which the other parties don't have access to. In his latest mouthing, M...Published: 11 Jun 2013 at 10:49hrs | | by Dr Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, 11th June 2013.
Zimbabweans can defeat tyranny
The recent agreement by Zimbabwe's main opposition parties to speak with one voice against the dictatorship of Robert Mugabe is of great significance in the country's political history at least since ...Published: 07 Jun 2013 at 18:31hrs | | by Dr Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, 7th June 2013
Did Zanu-PF shoot itself in the foot in London?
It is now very clear that things did not go as expected by Zanu-PF at the re-engagement talks held last week here in London.First, hopes about the possible lifting of a travel ban...Published: 02 Apr 2013 at 22:07hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, 2nd April 2013.
‘Jacob Zuma's gift of helicopters for Mugabe', disgusting
Reports that the South African Defence Force is about to send a gift of helicopters and spares to its Zimbabwean counterparts, come as no surprise after an ANC pledge to help Zanu-PF win electi...Published: 25 Jan 2013 at 17:35hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, Political Analyst, London,
Hands up those who say Zesa should change to a National Grid Services Company?
I am not convinced that the so-called proposed restructuring of ZESA to National Grid Services Company (NGSC) by Zimbabwe's GNU will solve all the practical problems associated with Zesa.News...Published: 23 Jan 2013 at 11:11hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, 23rd January 2013
Tendai Biti's sanctions lectures: Is he discrediting himself?
Zimbabwe's Finance Minister Tendai Biti's recent claim in Canada and in other previous university lectures that 'sanctions' are 'not serving anyone' has fortunately been diplomatically shot down by h...Published: 10 Jan 2013 at 17:49hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, 10th January 2013.
Diaspora Vote: Can NCA come to the rescue!
Given that the Diaspora Vote is not provided for in Copac drafts backed by the MDC formations and Zanu-pf, could the National Consultative Assembly (NCA) be the Di...Published: 28 Aug 2012 at 21:07hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, Political Analyst, London
The Kimberley Process should redefine 'blood diamonds'
Plans by the Kimberley Process to change the definition of "blood diamonds" to "conflict diamonds" is a giant step in the right direction and should be applauded.It is correct that the KP nee...Published: 03 Jun 2012 at 15:55hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, 3rd June 2012.
Of course Zimbabwe has a lot to hide
Contrary to claims by Zanu-PF's Justice Minister Patrick Chinamasa on Sunday 20th May 2012, that Zimbabwe "has nothing to hide" as he welcomed the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, M...Published: 22 May 2012 at 11:55hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri,
No tears for Nkosazana Zuma's failed bid for the AU's top job
Zimbabweans should feel a great sense of relief that South Africa's Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, former wife of President Jacob Zuma failed to make it to the African Union's top post yesterday in Addis Ab...Published: 31 Jan 2012 at 14:07hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri,
Just fire them - what is Mugabe waiting for!
Sure, Mugabe cannot say he is not disappointed by the ongoing disclosures of damaging secret meetings held by his presumed lieutenants as reported in those leaked cables on Wikileaks. If so, what is...Published: 12 Sep 2011 at 16:35hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, Political Analyst, London
Is Jonathan Moyo regretting his anti Mugabe stance?
Yes it's true that Jonathan Moyo hates his past because proof lies in his writings in which he passionately castigated Robert Mugabe, the President of Zanu-PF. Moyo said and did things that he now w...Published: 15 Jul 2011 at 16:16hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, Political Analyst, London
Will Zimbabwe be toasting to 31yrs of self-rule or moral decline?
As Zimbabwe celebrates 31years of independence on 18th April, succession concerns have re-surfaced amidst reports of deep divisions as the biological clock ticks loudly for the Supreme leader and tho...Published: 18 Apr 2011 at 05:32hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, Political Analyst
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