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Columnist / Conrad nyamutata

'Mugabe won't be missed'

Sometime in the 90s, I and a former colleague, Lovemore Ngoma, went to visit a friend at a block of flats in the Avenues.As we walked in the courtyard, we passed a woman wearing black tights, and well behind her, a young girl.It all seemed…

Published: 01 Sep 2015 at 18:32hrs | 1 | by Conrad Nyamutata

Mugabe's Zanu-PF abuses history

No one denies the importance of history to any society.But history can be both a distractive and destructive weapon.A clear example of the destructive use of history is that of the Israelis. Because of the despicable events of the Holocaus…

Published: 18 Aug 2015 at 16:42hrs | 1 | by Conrad Nyamutata

Grace Mugabe presidency unlikely

There is no doubt that Grace Mugabe wields an immense amount of power within Zanu-PF.After a hiatus on medical grounds, she is back with the usual swagger and rhetoric.Her remarks last week on Johannes Tomana, the prosecutor-general, and t…

Published: 07 Jul 2015 at 15:31hrs | 1 | by Conrad Nyamutata

Mugabe's Zanu-PF gaining external legitimacy

Over the past few months, we have witnessed increased interaction between Zimbabwe and the external world.Several delegations from Western countries have been visiting the country prospecting for possible investment opportunities.One could…

Published: 17 Feb 2015 at 14:25hrs | | by Conrad Nyamutata

Robert Mugabe is only human

Before President Robert Mugabe tripped and fell at the airport, I had written last week that Zanu-PF and State media had a penchant for presenting him as an all-conquering superhero.I said, when it comes to Mugabe, the two were given to ma…

Published: 11 Feb 2015 at 16:37hrs | 17 | by Conrad Nyamutata

Jonathan Moyo snobbery won't work

A person's social standing can breed certain behaviours and attitudes.Snobbery is a sense of superiority often expressed with condescending comments or acts.Looking at Zimbabwe, it is interesting to note how snobbery has played out. Those …

Published: 27 Jan 2015 at 11:58hrs | | by Conrad Nyamutata

Zimbabwe elections won't bring change

For nearly 35 years, we have lived under self-delusion.That delusion is that, we, the totality of Zimbabweans "own" this country.We hear about sovereignty that must be guarded jealously.Ordinarily, yes, that is what popular sovereignty pre…

Published: 13 Jan 2015 at 12:54hrs | 1 | by Conrad Nyamutata

Zanu-PF squabbles hopefully tapering off

With the Zanu-PF squabbles hopefully tapering off, it is time for the party to refocus on its election promises.One such promise was that Zanu-PF would deliver 2,2 million jobs before 2018. So far, there is no indication that the party wil…

Published: 07 Jan 2015 at 13:49hrs | 2 | by Conrad Nyamutata

Morgan Tsvangirai's wife overstepped mark

Morgan Tsvangirai's life has been a roller coaster since the death of his wife Susan.He became Prime Minister, remarried after some liaisons and lost an election.The latest episode relating to separation with his new wife, Elizabeth is onl…

Published: 07 Jan 2014 at 12:02hrs | 3 | by Conrad Nyamutata

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