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Is Zimbabwe about to create land oligarchs?
The government, through Information minister Jenfran Muswere, has announced a significant shift in land policy, declaring that state land, previously offered to local indigenous people under the "land...Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 11:06hrs | 705 | by Admire Maparadza Dube
Why close Sekunjalo Bank account when Steinhoff is still having one?
The decision to shut down the Sekunjalo Group's bank accounts and associated companies is a clear case of discrimination masquerading as concern over "reputational risk."Ongoing legal battles ...Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 08:12hrs | | by Edmond Phiri
Colourful place names of Rhodesia and their origin
THE TRACING of place names in a country in Africa can be both fascinating and frustrating. One must know – or quickly learn – something about history, about geography and the origins of word...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 17:59hrs | 50 | by Phillippa Berlyn with some amendments by Tony Tanser
The creation of absolute poverty and suffering in post-colonial Zimbabwe
THERE is little doubt that the advent of Zimbabwe's independence in 1980 has paradoxically generated a new debate on the notion of freedom and justice, particularly from philosophical perspectives....Published: 05 Mar 2023 at 13:51hrs | | by Dr Admore Tshuma
Authorities must implement AfDB's advice on free and fair election - Electoral reforms must include Diaspora Vote
Authorities must implement African Development Bank's Advice on free and fair election - Electoral reforms must include Diaspora Vote. Zimbabwe Diaspora Vote Initiative applauds the President ...Published: 26 Feb 2023 at 10:52hrs | 15 | by Padmore Kufa
Zimbabwe govt ill-treating its diaspora citizens
RECENT legislative developments in Zimbabwe portray the government as being only interested in its diaspora-based citizens when it wants them to contribute to the country's economic development and mo...Published: 06 Feb 2023 at 04:54hrs | | by Padmore Kufa - Zimbabwe Diaspora Vote Initiative
Zimbabweans in foreign lands demand right to vote
FOLLOWING intensive discussion by over 200 Zimbabweans living in Australia and New Zealand who are interested in exercising their constitutional right to vote next year, a letter was written to Presid...Published: 04 Jul 2022 at 06:59hrs | | by Padmore Kufa
Zimbabwe should prioritise returnees in land allocations
LAST week, I came across two seemingly unrelated media stories that forced me to consider the link between land governance in Zimbabwe and the migration crisis affecting Zimbabweans resident in neighb...Published: 17 Jun 2022 at 08:29hrs | | by Admire Mjamaru
AfCFTA will launch Africa forward post Covid-19
THE African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was established in 2018 with the aim to create a single market for goods and services, facilitated by movement of persons to deepen the economic integr...Published: 31 Jan 2021 at 10:03hrs | | by Admire Maparadza Dube
US elections expose flaws in Western democracy
AMERICANS love to promote the myth that they have the corner on government by and for the people, but the latest brouhaha at the polls suggests otherwise.Despite the cheers ringing around the ...Published: 22 Nov 2020 at 04:39hrs | | by Steven Friedman
Why RBZ needs autonomy
Former reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor Gideon Gono recently appeared on Zimbabwean entrepreneur and newspaper publisher Trevor Ncube's discussion series In Conversation with Trevor.Amo...Published: 13 Sep 2020 at 07:15hrs | | by Admire Dube
Its a mistake by Dabengwa to shun National Heroes Acre
AS a people and an ethnic minority, Ndebele lives have been lives of pain, anguish and real and perceived marginalisation by the Zanu-PF government and a Shona majority. It doesn't help to hear that o...Published: 31 May 2019 at 18:48hrs | 1 | by ZimLive Admin
Heroes never looked back
Heroes never looked back, In their desire to liberate Zimbabwe, They took it forward like preying lions, They took the struggle to the top, Stiring those who had turned on their fearfu...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 09:04hrs | | by Edmore Kudakwashe Chaipa
One Zimbabwe, One people
Those who dedicated their lives, Who dedicated their lives for our Motherland, They took a thorny path to Independence, United they stood with the will power to liberate us, They got i...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 08:59hrs | | by Edmore Kudakwashe Chaipa
'Werksmans law firm got Zimbabwean renditions case wrong'
The circumstances around two conflicting reports involving the Zimbabwean renditions case were explored by former IPID head Robert McBride, in day two of his testimony before the Zondo Commission of I...Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 13:32hrs | | by Jessica Bezuidenhout I DM
Zimbabwe urgently needs own currency
THE drive for Zimbabwe to have its own currency is understandably gain-ing traction, particularly given the aberrations of price increases, multi-tier pricing and foreign currency shortages on the loc...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 18:44hrs | | by Edmore Ndudzo
No democracy is a finished product
One day, if they follow instructions, Africa's new democracies will grow up to be "real" like those of Western Europe and North America. This assumption makes little sense — but it influences the wa...Published: 01 Feb 2019 at 09:47hrs | | by Steven Friedman
Mnangagwa politically insecure
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has on at least two occasions publicly accused Zanu-PF of working against him.At a healing and reconciliation workshop for winning and losing Zanu-PF primary elect...Published: 23 Nov 2018 at 06:15hrs | 2 | by Edmund Kudzayi
Mugabe gave a signal
ON the eve of the July 30 harmonised elections, former President Robert Mugabe did something peculiar. He called an international Press conference and spoke for over 90 minutes in which he denounced P...Published: 20 Aug 2018 at 06:05hrs | | by Edmund Kudzayi
One Zimbabwe one people
Those who dedicated their lives,Who dedicated their lives for our Motherland,They took a thorny path to Independence,United they stood with will power to liberate us,They got it throug...Published: 10 Aug 2018 at 08:01hrs | 5 | by Edmore Kudakwashe Chaipa
Heroes never looked back
Heroes never looked back,In their desire to liberate Zimbabwe,They took it forward like preying lions,They took the struggle to the top,Stiring those who had turned on their fearful he...Published: 10 Aug 2018 at 07:59hrs | 6 | by Edmore Kudakwashe Chaipa
Meet Zimbabwe's youngest presidential aspirant
THE young man questioned power and authority from a tender age. He was conscious of his rights, yet he was not rebellious. He understood and used freedom of expression even during his high school days...Published: 30 Jul 2018 at 07:12hrs | | by Admire Jamu-Mlambo
Where did Zanu-PF get voter cell numbers?
It is ILLEGAL for any mobile network to provide user data to third parties without the users' express authorization. 1. Govt must investigate where Zanu PF got voter...Published: 09 Jul 2018 at 17:18hrs | | by Edmund Kudzayi
The numbers are out, Zimbabwe is afraid
A country that does not respect information will not prosper. Zimbabwe exhibits a fundamental disrespect for information. As such our approach to issues is driven by emotions, not information....Published: 08 Jul 2018 at 13:16hrs | | by Edmund Kudzayi
Why Mnangagwa will lose the election
The economy. The temptation for those in the political classes is to view politics as an abstract game. It is not.There are real people who graduated 10 years ago and have never seen a pay sli...Published: 05 Jul 2018 at 07:13hrs | | by Edmund Kudzayi
Red flags ahead of July 30 elections
THE campaign season is already in full-swing and judging from what is happening from the terraces it seems the electoral playingfield has shifted from being "very" uneven to being relatively "even", a...Published: 06 Jun 2018 at 07:15hrs | 2 | by Admire Mare
Devolution NOW
On the 15th of August 2017 an idea was muted followed by consultations whose time has just come when the country is faced with a difficulty in finding an amicable political solution in addressing devo...Published: 20 Mar 2018 at 15:27hrs | | by UDM
Seke Principal frustrates students
Seke Teachers College Principal Ephraim Mutubuki is continuing to frustrate and has barred students of the college ahead of their final examinations this coming Monday. Students who have been looking ...Published: 24 Feb 2018 at 09:03hrs | 2 | by Edmore Kudakwashe
Steinhoff corporate scandal lays bare South Africa's race relations
South Africans are fond of debating whether public or private sector failings are the bigger problem. It does not take too long to realise that they are really talking about race.This is evide...Published: 14 Dec 2017 at 09:43hrs | | by Steven Friedman
Things Zimbabwe can do to recover from the Mugabe era
Long in coming but swift and relatively painless when it happened, the downfall of Robert Mugabe offers Zimbabwe a once-in-a-generation opportunity to recalibrate its hitherto dire trajectory. The tra...Published: 01 Dec 2017 at 07:04hrs | | by Admos Chimhowu
One Zimbabwe One people! (poem)
Those who dedicated their lives,Who dedicated their lives for our Motherland,They took a thorny path to Independence,United they stood with will power to liberate us,They got it throug...Published: 11 Aug 2017 at 09:50hrs | | by Edmore Kudakwashe Chaipa
Heroes never looked back! (poem)
Heroes never looked back,In their desire to liberate Zimbabwe,They took it forward like preying lions,They took the struggle to the top,Stiring those who had turned on their fearful he...Published: 11 Aug 2017 at 09:49hrs | 8 | by Edmore Kudakwashe Chaipa
South Africa will be better off if the vote to oust Zuma proves to be a damp squib
Relying on one event to change a country usually ends in tears - particularly when you pin so much on it that you endanger your future.The event on which many in the South African mainstream a...Published: 05 Aug 2017 at 09:40hrs | | by Steven Friedman, University of Johannesburg
We Salute You For the Independence
We thank you every day the almighty, We thank you for blessing your Comrades, We thank you for the fauna and flora, We thank you for the plateau between the Zambezi and Limpopo. The la...Published: 13 Apr 2017 at 13:33hrs | 1 | by Edmore Kudakwashe Chaipa
Did you know? #bankchargesmustfall
It costs $3 to withdraw the daily (bond note) limit of $25 in bond notes from Stanbic bank.The USD daily ATM withdrawal limit has been reduced to $50 from $100. This costs $2.50.It cos...Published: 12 Dec 2016 at 11:36hrs | 1 | by Edmund Eddy Madzonganyika
The great betrayal of the Mthwakazi Restoration Agenda
Mthwakazi Liberation Front (MLF) is appalled and disgusted that despite the fact that David Magagula was expelled from this organisation for fraudulent activities and misrepresentations, he continues ...Published: 20 Nov 2016 at 10:43hrs | 1 | by Edmos Khumalo - MLF Publicity and Information Department
Man bashes mother-in-law over firewood
A man from Beacock farm in Mvurwi was slapped with nine months in prison for beating up his mother-in-law.It is the state case that on Thursday the 10th of November around 6pm Goodluck Sitima ...Published: 11 Nov 2016 at 13:36hrs | | by Admire Moyo
Notorious robber remanded in custody
MVURWI - Notorious Musiiwa Gombato (24) remanded in custody for 13 days by Guruve magistrate Antony Sanyatwa on contempt of court charge today (Friday). Gumbato is a well known prison no...Published: 11 Nov 2016 at 13:18hrs | | by Admire Moyo
DO or Die: deciding the pangolin's fate at COP17
As CITES COP17 gets underway the eyes of the conservation world are focused on Johannesburg, where the global wildlife conference is taking place. Running from 24 September to 5 October, with 181 coun...Published: 28 Sep 2016 at 09:11hrs | | by Hazel Friedman
Unpacking the Mugabe dictatorship
"We have the power. Now our gigantic work begins."These were the words of Adolf Hitler, the ruthless German dictator who committed genocides and caused a lot of suffering among his own people....Published: 05 Jun 2016 at 11:41hrs | | by Dr Admore Tshuma
Dr Rebecca Malope to perform in Birmingham
THE Queen of African gospel music Dr Rebecca Malope, better known as Sis Ribs, will be performing in Britain's Birmingham city this Saturday, organisers have said.The spokesman for Rainbow Ent...Published: 04 May 2016 at 23:16hrs | | by Admore Tshuma
Why are you not bringing devolution of power?
The opening line of Chapter 14 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe (the preamble section) reads, "Whereas it is desirable to ensure (a) the preservation of national unity in Zimbabwe and the prevention of...Published: 10 Nov 2015 at 15:49hrs | | by Devolution Now Campaign Admin
Botswana lawyers takes on Ian Khama
A full panel of the Botswana's High Court will on Monday hear the case in which the Law Society of Botswana is challenging President Ian Khama's powers in appointing judges.This follows Khama'...Published: 07 Nov 2015 at 16:43hrs | | by RDM News Wire
Bring back the Zimbabwe dollar
EDITOR,As a patriot in love with all things Zimbabwean, including the shelved local currency, I would like to request through your paper the gradual resuscitation of the Zimbabwean dollar....Published: 27 Oct 2015 at 12:19hrs | | by Admire Mashanyare
Zimbabwe government property in South Africa to be auctioned
INTERNATIONAL legal history will be made on Monday when the first sale in execution of a Zimbabwean property in South Africa will take place‚ the Afrikaner rights organisation Afriforum says....Published: 20 Sep 2015 at 12:39hrs | | by RDM News Wire
Driven hunt organizer implicated in land deal irregularities
The playgrounds of trigger-happy trophy hunters are far removed from the fertile fruit farms of the Western Cape and Eastern Cape. But a recent television expose of driven hunting - has established a ...Published: 18 Sep 2015 at 10:22hrs | | by Hazel Friedman
Zuma blames Europeans for refugee crisis
President Jacob Zuma has outlined South Africa's foreign policy positions on several international issues‚ pledging to continue "our relentless work to achieve the reform of the United Nations (UN)â...Published: 15 Sep 2015 at 18:09hrs | | by RDM News Wire
Umenyiye kuLala Lulaza Sikwengule get together
Hi Byo, ncela ungidlulisele isimemo kumphakathi.SinguLala lulaza sikwengule, siyalixusa ku Get2gether esizoba layo mhlaka 5 September 2015 Ngo 12emini kusiya ku 5 ntambama eMaphalale kuFive lo...Published: 28 Aug 2015 at 18:24hrs | | by Lala Lulaza Sikwengule Admin
Traffic police negligence responsible for accidents
PROBLEMS typically fit into two categories, the simple and the complex. I am not convinced that road accidents are an especially complex problem. There are readily available solutions that hav...Published: 17 Aug 2015 at 08:52hrs | | by Edmund Kudzayi
Zimbabweans fear SA deportation
CAPE TOWN - The immigrant rights group People Against Suffering Oppression and Poverty (Passop) is concerned that hundreds of Zimbabweans are being told to leave South Africa imminently.Passop...Published: 06 Aug 2015 at 10:58hrs | | by Staff reporter I DM
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