Columnist / Etiwel mutero
Zanu-PF and the Politics of Gatekeeping
As Zimbabwe's ruling party, Zanu PF, navigates the complex landscape of succession politics, internal power struggles are coming to the fore. The party's ...Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 17:54hrs | 388 | by Etiwel Mutero
Missing Person Alert
Hi, we are looking for a missing person by the name Evelyn Shavi.Evelyn Shavi was born in Sanyati, Goto Village at Arda Turn off in 1974.She left for South Africa in 2007 .She used to ...Published: 26 May 2025 at 22:01hrs | 2257 | by Etiwel Mutero
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Dear future students and parents, We're thrilled to see so many of you interested in joining the RAIMSOSA ACADEMY family! As you consider taking the next step, we want to assure you that onlin...Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 20:24hrs | 127 | by Etiwel Mutero
The Unholy Pursuit of Power: A Rebuttal to the Proposal for Extending President Mnangagwa's Term
An article by Tinotenda recently espoused the notion that the proposal for extending President Mnangagwa's term is centered around ensuring continuity and stability in Zimbabwe's economic recovery and...Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 22:45hrs | 433 | by Etiwel Mutero
Authenticating Electronic Records-Based Evidence in Zimbabwean Labour Disputes: Lessons from the Mahere and Chirambwe Case
The recent case between Fadzai Mahere and Mr. Chirambwe has ignited a firestorm of controversy, casting a spotlight on the labyrinthine complexities of authenticating electronic records-based evidence...Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 16:26hrs | 366 | by Etiwel Mutero-VaMugwaza
The Folly of Extending Presidential Terms: A Recipe for Disaster
The notion of extending President Mnangagwa's term has sparked a maelstrom of debate, with proponents arguing that it is essential for continuity and achieving the country's vision for the future. How...Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 16:23hrs | 451 | by Etiwel Mutero
A historic homecoming: Vahera restoration Genealogy Association announces pilgrimage to Gombe Hill
The Hera people, united by their revered Mhofu Shava totem, are scattered across Zimbabwe and beyond, yet proudly connected to their heritage. A seminal event looms on the horizon – a historic visit...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 19:47hrs | 800 | by Etiwel Mutero
The Unpacking a Prospective Councillor's Political Manifesto: Education
On the 7th of December 2021 I published my Political Manifesto as prospective councillor for Gokwe-Mapfungautsi Constituency Ward 25 Zimbabwe 2023 General Elections.My manifesto was received with mixe...Published: 07 Mar 2022 at 22:13hrs | 11 | by Etiwel Mutero
Tsvangirai's definition of the word 'change'
It was in 1999 when Morgan Tsvangirai formed the Movement for Democratic Change a political party which many thought was going to remove Robert Mugabe and Zanu PF from power and bring the real change ...Published: 23 Feb 2022 at 19:34hrs | 13 | by Etiwel Mutero
Zimbabwe police can only help unwell homeless white lady if she dies
Dear Editor, ...Published: 13 Dec 2021 at 08:40hrs | 10 | by Etiwel Mutero
Cyberbullies are Cowards
Am I the only one receiving cyber attacks on social media? What can you do if you are a target of cyberattacks? In this paper, the author would define what cyberbullying is and what cyberbullies a...Published: 05 Nov 2021 at 13:51hrs | 8 | by Etiwel Mutero
How safe are Covid19 Vaccines?
I first heard of it in January 2020 that there was a viral disease which was killing people in China. I didn't take it seriously . I thought it was going to be a Chinese disease which was going ...Published: 27 Jul 2021 at 19:57hrs | 1 | by Etiwel Mutero
How safe are Covid-19 Vaccines?
I first heard of it in January 2020 that there was a viral disease which was killing people in China. I didn't take it seriously . I thought it was going to be a Chinese disease which was going ...Published: 26 Jul 2021 at 22:54hrs | 2 | by Etiwel Mutero
Mbuya Nehanda is a Zimbabwean heroine - Archivist
The erection of Mbuya Nehanda statue in Harare had created a lot of debate in Zimbabwe. Some people are of the view that the gesture was long overdue whil...Published: 30 May 2021 at 07:12hrs | 3 | by Etiwel Mutero
Halloo Econet, Telecel and NetOne
The Gokwe Mapfungautsi Constituency is facing poor Network connectivity challenges. The Constituency is along Chinyudze-Masoro-Ganyungu road under the Mapfungautsi Plateau. The network w...Published: 04 May 2021 at 07:05hrs | 4 | by Etiwel Mutero
Zimbabwe's no go routes for Ngwena's motorcade.
I knew no politics by 1980 because I was still too young. I remember well in the early 1980s we used to read about Mugabe and Nkomo but this history made little sense to our young apolitical minds by ...Published: 22 Mar 2021 at 06:29hrs | 3 | by Etiwel Mutero
My experience as a returning resident
After spending 4 years in Namibia it was time to go back to my country Zimbabwe at the end of 2020. I announced the news to friends. Some disapproved my decision to return home while others encouraged...Published: 19 Nov 2020 at 21:19hrs | 7 | by Etiwel Mutero
My Analysis of the SDA Church Pastor Chipunza food Poisoning Story
Yesterday morning I woke up to read a WhatsApp news story alleging that Pastor Chipunza an SDA Church Pastor in the North Zimbabwe Conference of the SDAs was battling for life in the hospital after he...Published: 04 Nov 2020 at 23:49hrs | 47 | by Etiwel Mutero
Are South Africans our brothers?
In 1980 Zimbabwe got independent and we were happy, very happy. However, South Africa,Namibia and another country on the horn of Africa were still under colonial rule.I remember when I joined ...Published: 03 Sep 2019 at 18:02hrs | 1 | by Etiwel Mutero
Will the High Court lift Bulawayo Town Clerk suspension?
Today the Chronicle is saying BCC Town Clerk had filed a case at the High Court challenging his suspension from his post by the Deputy Mayor who was the Acting Mayor during the time the Mayor was outs...Published: 24 Jul 2019 at 14:01hrs | 2 | by Etiwel Mutero
Unpacking the MDC RELOAD document
Many people had high hopes that since Mugabe no longer there, probably Mnangagwa will change the economy of Zimbabwe, people will get jobs, industries will open, a strong Zimbabwe dollar will return, ...Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 14:27hrs | 3 | by Etiwel Mutero
Bulawayo Town Clerk not off the hook yet
It is now clear that tribal battles at Bulawayo now over shadows service delivery.The city is facing serious water shortages,have poor roads, busting of sewer pipes posing a health hazard especially i...Published: 13 Jul 2019 at 17:43hrs | 2 | by Etiwel Mutero
Tamborinyoka must resign
It was disturbing to read the press statement issued by the MDC Deputy Spokesperson published on the party's facebook page a day before Jacob Sikhala was arrested by the Zimbabwe Republic police on Tu...Published: 10 Jul 2019 at 15:18hrs | 3 | by Etiwel Mutero
The Commission of enquiry report balanced
It is unfortunate that the MDC want to discredit the Commision Report. I think in as much as we thought the report was going to be biased due to the involvement of Charity Manyeruke and Madhuku, the r...Published: 20 Dec 2018 at 07:42hrs | 5 | by Etiwel Mutero
Chamisa versus Matemadanda
Chamisa presented a petition to parliament demanding negotiations with Mnangagwa so that they form a second GNU in the name of NTA. Chamisa is signaling the amendment of the constitution so that he is...Published: 06 Dec 2018 at 21:18hrs | 2 | by Etiwel Mutero
Chamisa is now captured by Biti
I like the petition by MDC Alliance unveiled at a party demonstration in Harare yesterday and presented to the parliament, Mnangagwa, SADC and African Union. I support the MDC Alliance and its Preside...Published: 30 Nov 2018 at 10:42hrs | 10 | by Etiwel Mutero
We are looking for writers
We are looking for people who have a passion to write in different subject like politics, religion, public policy etc.We are forming a writing club where we share ideas, edit each other's arti...Published: 03 Nov 2018 at 12:17hrs | 13 | by Etiwel Mutero
Gukurahundi genocide victims compensation - a Possibility or an impossibility?
All peace loving people will agree with me that the disturbances which started in Zimbabwe soon after independence and saw approximately 20 000 people mainly of the Ndebele tribe constitute genocide a...Published: 22 Oct 2018 at 11:14hrs | 4 | by Etiwel Mutero
Dangers of Ndebele and Shona radicalism and extremism in Zimbabwe
After reading my article published by Bulawayo24.com published on the 15th of October 2018 titled "Lobengula was King of ...Published: 17 Oct 2018 at 10:34hrs | 7 | by Etiwel Mutero
Lobengula was King of both Matebeleland and Mashonaland
My last article titled "Mthwakazi was never a Ndebele Kingdom but a San Kingdom " received a mixed reaction from my readers. Some were angry but same gave me a pat for a factual article. While I won't...Published: 15 Oct 2018 at 16:26hrs | 5 | by Etiwel Mutero
Mthwakazi was never a Ndebele Kingdom but a San Kingdom
The only group of people which overthrew the Mthwakazi State was the Ndebele people led by Mzilikazi in 1863, since then the Mthwakazi Kingdom was never freed.Today we are told there is a grou...Published: 13 Oct 2018 at 16:13hrs | 1 | by Etiwel Mutero
Our hope is on Mnangagwa
I remember it was in 2013 in Bulawayo in Cowdray Part Surbub at Mukitika Primary School on a Sunday. The COPAC had announced that they will hold a public hearing on the proposed Zimbabwe Constitution....Published: 29 Jul 2017 at 12:40hrs | 2 | by Etiwel Mutero
The absurdity of a 60-year jail term for rapists
I was shocked to read in the state media that the Zanu PF cabinet had approved a 60 year minimum jail sentence for rapists. Sixty (60) year!? The question which all of us must be asking is if indeed a...Published: 23 Jul 2017 at 12:51hrs | 4 | by Etiwel Mutero
LISTEN: 'Tsvangirai is not a GOD,' says Linda Masarira
I was chatting with Linda Masarira recently. I had asked her why she is criticising Tsvangirai instead of supporting him. The audio is a response to my questions. I don't support her views but I am sh...Published: 25 May 2017 at 18:34hrs | 2 | by Transripted by Ndou Paul, interview supplied by Etiwel Mutero
As the National Archives of Zimbabwe go digital - Challenges which they may face in Digitizing Indigenous Knowledge
Information professionals are now embracing digitization techniques in the management of information. Just recently the Director of the National Archives of Zimbabwe appeared on ZTV announcing that th...Published: 06 Jan 2016 at 18:42hrs | 9 | by Etiwel Mutero
Authenticating electronic based records based evidence in Zimbabwean labour disputes
Today computers provide us with powerful tools for information handling, retrieval and distribution. Computers have contributed to the efficiency and effectiveness of organizations through the use...Published: 24 Nov 2014 at 09:59hrs | 4 | by Etiwel Mutero
Ndebele Ban In Binga: Thumbs up for Binga Rural District Council
Even though a resolution by Binga RDC to ban the teaching of Ndebele in Binga schools is receiving sharp criticism from the Ndebeles, the Shonas and the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education...Published: 15 Sep 2014 at 07:04hrs | 4 | by Etiwel Mutero
Handling employee disciplinary cases
In last week's article titled "How to handle Employee Grievances" by the same author it was pointed out that in some cases it so happens that issues and complaints arise even I organiz...Published: 21 Jul 2014 at 15:06hrs | 4 | by Etiwel Mutero
Employee Grievance Handling Procedures in Zimbabwe
Although it is desirable that the workplace become a haven of peace and tranquility it so happens that issues and complaints arise. Shelly Frost of Demand Media noted that issues and complaints ar...Published: 14 Jul 2014 at 07:40hrs | 24 | by Etiwel Mutero
Is Ndanga Persecuting Christian Churches in Zimbabwe?
On Friday the 30th of May 2014 the media was awash with the news that Ndanga, some journalists and the riot police were given a thorough beating by members of Johane Masowe led by Madzibaba Ishmael ...Published: 02 Jun 2014 at 11:35hrs | 14 | by Etiwel Mutero
The Official Position of the SDA Church on homosexuality
Here is the official position of the Seventh-day Adventist on homosexualityThe Seventh day Adventist Church recognizes that every human being is valuable in the sight of...Published: 06 Apr 2014 at 18:14hrs | 1 | by Etiwel Mutero
Seventh-day Adventist Church SG visits Zimbabwe
It was a great on Saturday the 8th of March 9, 2014 when the Seventh-day Adventist gathered at the giant Barberfields Stadium which was filled to the bream, the stadium had a filling capacity o...Published: 09 Mar 2014 at 20:42hrs | 3 | by Etiwel Mutero
The controversies surrounding the Employee Weekly day of rest
The word tolerance is more prevalent in political circles in Zimbabwe.The word was more commonly used by the Organ on Healing and Reconciliation in the Zimbabwean inclusive government which was formed...Published: 18 Nov 2013 at 05:50hrs | 2 | by Etiwel Mutero
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