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MDC and the season of disruptive demonstrations

After losing the 2018 Presidential race, MDC leader, Nelson Chamisa vowed to embark on nationwide demonstrations until he was declared the winner of that plebiscite. The MDC wants to use this tool to tarnish the image of the country and fo…

Published: 04 Sep 2019 at 12:35hrs | 2 | by Elijah Chihota

ZANU PF getting ready for 2023 elections

ZANU PF is like a sleeping giant which is often teased by smaller political parties which have no political ideology. The Party works in very mysterious ways to such an extent that when people think it is now finished, it wakes up and deli…

Published: 14 Aug 2019 at 14:34hrs | 1 | by Elijah Chihota

Chamisa's grandstanding much ado about nothing

Chamisa's grandstanding much ado about nothingThe MDC leader, Nelson Chamisa seems to have perfected the art of making so much noise like a cricket when there is nothing proportional in terms of results. Each time Chamisa is given a microp…

Published: 07 Aug 2019 at 14:40hrs | 6 | by Elijah Chihota

MDC RELOAD: Old wine in new skins

The MDC prides itself as a party of reformists and the keepers of this country's economic keys. Members of the party fantasise and hoodwink the world that without them nothing meaningful will take place in Zimbabwe. The party wants to be s…

Published: 24 Jul 2019 at 15:56hrs | 2 | by Elijah Chihota

Extraordinary measure for extraordinary: A case of Zimbabwe's austerity measures

In the Bible when Jacob was faced with a situation he was supposed to meet Esau his brother he was so afraid knowing that he had subtly stolen the latter's blessing. During the night, Jacob wrestled an angel and failed to prevail. Jacob fo…

Published: 12 Jun 2019 at 15:34hrs | 14 | by Elijah Chihota

Election losers turn to campaign at Dr Dabengwa's funeral

The passing on of one of Zimbabwe's liberation war icons, Dr Dumiso Dabengwa on 23 May 2019, saw all people from all walks of life from far and near coming to pay their condolences in respect of the late national hero's contribution toward…

Published: 05 Jun 2019 at 10:52hrs | 4 | by Elijah Chihota

Chamisa, a case of illegitimacy, lies and stubbornness

The MDC is a party that has been dogged by controversy since its formation. First was the split led by the then Secretary General, Professor Welshman Ncube over the issue of participating in the 2005 Senate elections or not. When the party…

Published: 15 May 2019 at 13:59hrs | | by Elijah Chihota

Tsvangirai turns in his grave as Chamisa tramples on democracy

When the late MDC leader, Morgan Tsvangirai championed the formation of the party while he was still the Secretary General of the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU), he alleged that there was no democracy in the country. To him he ha…

Published: 08 May 2019 at 14:09hrs | 11 | by Elijah Chihota

Dialogue: the panacea to Zimbabwe's economic and political fortunes

When the US Democrat Presidential candidate, Hilary Clinton lost the election in 2016 to Donald Trump she did not lose heart, but she put the United States national interests first and moved on. As an American at heart she realised that he…

Published: 02 May 2019 at 11:44hrs | 11 | by Elijah Chihota

How Mugabe, Chamisa fell for Jonathan Moyo's scheming

The fall of the old dispensation in November 2017 also claimed the scalps of the G40 kingpin, Professor Jonathan Moyo and his acolytes Saviour Kasukuwere and Patrick Zhuwao, among others. Some people thought the trio were being victimised …

Published: 24 Apr 2019 at 14:30hrs | 2 | by Elijah Chihota

MDC Congress: The struggle for supremacy

As the MDC heads for its inaugural post-Morgan Tsvangirai congress slated for 24 to 26 May 2019, sharp divisions have started to rock the party as members are split on who to choose for various positions. Since the formation of the party i…

Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 16:00hrs | 2 | by Elijah Chihota

MDC final push Part 2 loadingâ€¦, but it's a failure

Having suffered a humiliating electoral drubbing at the hands of President Emmerson Mnangagwa last year, the MDC leader, Nelson Chamisa has been crying day in day out using his infamous "I want my Jiggies (corn snacks brand). Ipai mwana ch…

Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 11:48hrs | 6 | by Elijah Chihota

Cyclone Idai: Of donations and the bane of sanctions

Zimbabwe was hit by Cyclone Idai from 14 to 17 March 2019, a crisis that plunged the nation into darkness. When the news reached President Emmerson Mnangagwa who was on a State visit to the United Arab Emirates, he had to cut short his vis…

Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 12:31hrs | | by Elijah Chihota

US sanctions shatter Zim's economic revival roadmap

"Beware the ides of March," a soothsayer warned the Roman Emperor, Julius Caesar in William Shakespeare's play, Julius Caesar. The words came to fruition in Zimbabwe during the evening of 4 March 2019, when United States President Donald T…

Published: 13 Mar 2019 at 10:14hrs | 3 | by Elijah Chihota

Rituals and spiritualism, the curse of the MDC

In everyday life when the going gets tough or unbearable and when everything seems to have ground to a halt, people tend to turn to social scientists in the form of witchdoctors, spirit mediums, prophets and fetish prophets for solutions a…

Published: 06 Mar 2019 at 09:00hrs | | by Elijah Chihota

Unrepentant Mugabe at it again

On Sunday morning, 24 February 2019, the world woke up to the most unpalatable and distasteful utterances from former president, Robert Mugabe. While celebrating his 95th birthday at his Blue Roof Mansion, Mugabe did the unthinkable by att…

Published: 01 Mar 2019 at 09:15hrs | 2 | by Elijah Chihota

Auxillia Mnangagwa: First Lady par excellence and philanthropist

The online news publication, Zimeye whose credibility is very questionable, did the unthinkable this week by taking a jibe on the First Lady, Amai Auxillia Mnangagwa through publishing a shoddily-done one-sided negative article on her. The…

Published: 01 Mar 2019 at 08:15hrs | 2 | by Elijah Chihota

Mnangagwa, the Statesman versus Chamisa, the charlatan

"A Statesman thinks about future generations, while a politician thinks about winning the elections" so goes the popular saying. This adage rings true to the Zimbabwean scenario.When there was leadership change in Zimbabwe in November 2017…

Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 10:29hrs | 2 | by Elijah Chihota

Chamisa lost the plot again on dialogue

President Emmerson Mnangagwa in his inimitable wisdom invited other presidential hopefuls who lost the 2018 Presidential race in a bid to map the way forward on the framework towards resolving the nation's challenges. The MDC leader, Nelso…

Published: 13 Feb 2019 at 08:54hrs | | by Elijah Chihota

Zimbabwe economic revival: none but ourselves

"Government must create jobs for us, we want our hospitals to be top notch medical facilities, we want to eat what we want anytime, there is no bread on the shelves, all our roads should be tarred, have complex road/rail crossings, bullet …

Published: 06 Feb 2019 at 10:25hrs | 1 | by Elijah Chihota

ZACC reconfiguration was long overdue

The acceptance by President Emmerson Mnangagwa of the resignation of the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) chairperson, Dr Job Whabira and his Commissioners has brought a sigh of relief to the majority of citizens.The resignation …

Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 07:16hrs | | by Elijah Chihota

Maimane a misguided and delusional politician

This week, the country woke up to the news that the South African opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) leader, Mmusi Maimane intended to take President Emmerson Mnangagwa to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged human rights ab…

Published: 30 Jan 2019 at 13:37hrs | | by Elijah Chihota

New Zimbabwean currency the only way to go

When the Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Professor Mthuli Ncube hinted that plans were on course to reintroduce the local currency, there has been an outcry from members of the public denouncing the move.Minister Ncube's loca…

Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 07:24hrs | 2 | by Elijah Chihota

MDC, the anatomy of an economic saboteur

The new dispensation under the leadership of President Emmerson Mnangagwa has committed itself to resuscitating the country's economy and re-engage with the international community in order to end the country's nearly two decades of isolat…

Published: 23 Jan 2019 at 11:14hrs | 1 | by Elijah Chihota

Civil servants' demand for higher salaries not sustainable

The demand by civil servants to be paid $1 733 per month is not sustainable as government is trying to cut back expenditure. Though justified in demanding for an increase in light of high prices of basic commodities, the whopping 419 perce…

Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 16:27hrs | 1 | by Elijah Chihota

Sanctions must go: Zimbabwe's 2019 clarion call

On 21 December 2001 as the sun was directly overhead of the Tropic of Capricorn in the Southern Hemisphere during the December Solstice, President George W Bush of the United States of America sealed the  Southern African teapot-shape…

Published: 09 Jan 2019 at 13:36hrs | 3 | by Elijah Chihota

Entrepreneurship, the new spirit of Zimbabwe

The turn of the 21st century was not good for Zimbabwe as the country was slapped with illegal sanctions by the west which led to the closure of many industries. Despite going for nearly two decades with no meaningful capital investments c…

Published: 21 Dec 2018 at 13:53hrs | 3 | by Elijah Chihota

ZANU PF resolutions spot on the economy

The ZANU PF 17th Annual People's Conference adopted an array of resolutions which are in sync with President Emmerson Mnangagwa's focus on the economy more than politics. For sure at this year's conference it was not business as usual as t…

Published: 20 Dec 2018 at 11:50hrs | 9 | by Elijah Chihota

Provincial Councils, the new economic hubs

The implementation of the devolution of Government responsibilities to Provincial Councils will give birth to new economic hubs as provinces will be able to manage their resources for the benefit of that respective province.The just ended …

Published: 17 Dec 2018 at 10:23hrs | 1 | by Elijah Chihota

Chamisa still in a state of denial

MDC leader, Nelson Chamisa lost the 2018 Presidential race to President Emmerson Mnangagwa and it has become a tall order for him to accept that his bid for the State House has gone down the electoral cesspool.According to Wikipedia, "Dr E…

Published: 13 Dec 2018 at 15:03hrs | | by Elijah Chihota

MDC legislators are confused

Dear Sir, The opposition has been very critical of the Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, Ziyambi Ziyambi for his position that opposition legislators should not expect responses from Cabinet ministers for as long as the…

Published: 07 Dec 2018 at 13:16hrs | 2 | by Elijah Chihota

US hypocrisy on Zimbabwe exposed

When President Emmerson Mnangagwa took over the reins of power on 24 November 2017, he announced a paradigm shift in the manner in which things would be done politically and economically by the new administration. He articulated his "Zimba…

Published: 07 Dec 2018 at 13:12hrs | 2 | by Elijah Chihota

Motlanthe Commission pulls the rug under MDC feet

Ever since the demise of MDC-T leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, the MDC Alliance is labouring under the erroneous assumption that it has an upper hand in everything. Based on some fictitious reasoning, the party went to town about its prospects …

Published: 06 Dec 2018 at 12:19hrs | | by Elijah Chihota

MDC petition to AU, SADC misplaced

Last Thursday saw the Nelson Chamisa led MDC embarking on a strike demanding the scraping of the 2 percent tax on all transactions, cash shortages, three tier pricing system and increasing budget deficit, among others. He then rushed to se…

Published: 03 Dec 2018 at 14:25hrs | 1 | by Elijah Chihota

Food security, cornerstone of Zimbabwe economic growth

The rains which have been falling since Thursday signal the commencement of the 2018/19 farming season. It is now incumbent upon every able-bodied Zimbabwean to put their shoulder to the wheel and help to produce food for the nation.Both r…

Published: 28 Nov 2018 at 14:03hrs | 9 | by Elijah Chihota

Japajapa, Kunaka: A case of sour grapes

In a love affair between a man and a woman, they live each day seeing themselves as soul mates without thinking anything sinister would happen to their till death do us part vow. The same scenario happens in politics where a person joins a…

Published: 25 Nov 2018 at 19:34hrs | | by Elijah Chihota

Hell has no fury like scorned voters

When people vote for a political party or politician they expect so much from that act including respect. However, the MDC leader, Nelson Chamisa chose to discard that template and poured scorn on his supporters and those who voted for him…

Published: 20 Nov 2018 at 14:04hrs | 7 | by Elijah Chihota

MDC implodes as Chamisa clings to power

Following the death of the MDC founding leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, in February this year and the drubbing the party received at the hands of ZANU PF during the 30 July 2018 harmonised elections, the party has been behaving as a shepherdles…

Published: 13 Nov 2018 at 13:32hrs | 1 | by Elijah Chihota

Conflation of business and politics: An economic solution for Zimbabwe

September and October saw the prices of basic commodities in Zimbabwe rising beyond the reach of many. Medicines at pharmacies were charged in United States dollars only and those who could not afford were consigned to certain death as bus…

Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 12:35hrs | | by Elijah Chihota

MDC at 19: A trail of destruction and failure

Naturally in life when a person turns 19 he or she is considered an adult as he or she can exercise their right to vote, marry and be employed without violating any laws such as child labour. This is the same thing that was expected of the…

Published: 30 Oct 2018 at 15:39hrs | 1 | by Elijah Chihota

The day Chamisa wanted to overthrow the Government

When the MDC Alliance under the leadership of Nelson Chamisa realised that the 30 July elections were proving to be a tall order for them, they decided to hatch a plan to discredit the whole election as a flawed process. This explains why …

Published: 23 Oct 2018 at 17:03hrs | 4 | by Elijah Chihota

Agricultural productivity a panacea to Zimbabwe's economic revival

Zimbabwe's economy is hinged on agriculture which feeds a number of downstream industries that process agricultural produce into various foods for both humans and livestock. The revival of this sector, which has been on a downward trend fo…

Published: 16 Oct 2018 at 15:15hrs | 1 | by Elijah Chihota

Chamisa: A dictator in the making

"A dictator is someone who has absolute power or who at least behaves as if they do by bossing others around". This is exactly what the MDC Alliance leader, Nelson Chamisa is turning himself into since grabbing power after the death of the…

Published: 09 Oct 2018 at 13:50hrs | 2 | by Elijah Chihota

Mnangagwa capable of steering Zimbabwe's economy from the doldrums

The Zimbabwean economy is anchored on agriculture and mining which brings in the much needed foreign currency in order to revive industries, push production up and improve the people's livelihoods. This and the achievement of a middle inco…

Published: 02 Oct 2018 at 14:54hrs | | by Elijah Chihota

ED receives hero's welcome at UNGA

When a new baby is born in a family, everyone wants to see, hold and shower it with gifts.  It is normal for family members to even suggest that that the baby should be named after them. So stiff is the competition in showing who is w…

Published: 25 Sep 2018 at 13:13hrs | | by Elijah Chihota

Mnangagwa makes maiden UNGA appearance

President Emmerson Mnangagwa will make his maiden appearance at the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) which opened on 18 September 2018. The first day of the high-level General Debate will be Tuesday, 25 September …

Published: 20 Sep 2018 at 16:02hrs | 1 | by Elijah Chihota

Cholera: Harare City Council caught sleeping on the job

The ongoing cholera outbreak started on 1 September in Glen View 3, Harare and has since spread, killing 30 people with 5 463 cases having been reported to date.  As usual opposition elements have been blaming Government for not doing…

Published: 18 Sep 2018 at 14:28hrs | 3 | by Elijah Chihota

Let's give Mnangagwa a chance to turnaround Zimbabwe

For a long time, Zimbabwe was a country in the wilderness with little taking place, but since November 24, 2017 when President Mnangagwa took over the levers of powers, things started to tick. He embarked on the re-engagement route to ensu…

Published: 15 Sep 2018 at 09:16hrs | | by Elijah Chihota

Let's give Mnangagwa a chance to turn Zimbabwe around

For a long time, Zimbabwe was a country in the wilderness with virtually nothing taking place, but since 24 November 2017 when President Emmerson Mnangagwa took over the levers of powers things started to tick. He embarked on the re-engage…

Published: 11 Sep 2018 at 16:16hrs | 10 | by Elijah Chihota

Impending drought: Farmers should plan carefully

The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) report released on 28 August 2018 showed that from October to December (OND) 2018 and January to March (JMF) 2019 periods will be characterised by "normal with a bias towards below normal" rainf…

Published: 04 Sep 2018 at 11:36hrs | 1 | by Elijah Chihota

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Supreme Court nullifies Welshman Ncube AI-generated legal submissions

'Mnangagwa is panicking'

Chiwenga's wife catching strays

Family yet to bury loved one 2 years after mysterious death

'Eat my wife, I kill myself'

RBZ policies, not banks, driving high lending rates

Zimbabwe to host major Africa trade fair from 2029

Govt urged to tighten screws on human trafficking

Zimbabwe night vending ban falters

Hughton, Redknapp among 200 applicants for Warriors job

Levy scandal as Harare buys only 2 ambulances

Chiwenga missed Mnangagwa's SONA

Mega Pak Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd manager up for fraud

Fugitive car dealer arrested after 5 years on the run

Harare Councillors and directors snub 2026 budget announcement

Bulawayo Polytechnic gutted by fire

Six Dead, 40 Injured in Harare–Mukumbura Road Bus Crash

No to 2030 extension

Police confirm Bulawayo-Beitbridge road accident

Zimbabwe loans ARVs to Botswana, donates portion in regional health solidarity

Govt to launch Responsible Mining Initiative amid worsening land degradation

MP Mhangwa urges govt to cut LPG Import Bill through local gas substitution

Man dies in bicycle accident

Relegation-threatened Bosso players boycott training

Pavillon bus involved in a serious accident

Tragedy in Mt Darwin as cow falls into well, killing young woman

Zimbabwe announces strict enforcement of axle load limits

Zanu-Pf, Eureka Mine unleash violence on artisinal miners

Church Leaders Unite to Tackle Africa's Social Crises at Landmark Summit

Minister to Lead Sanitation Awareness Drive in Guruve Amid Open Defecation Concerns*