Columnist / Gono
Mnangagwa and the death of Gukurahundi as a campaign trump card
DEVELOPMENT milestones achieved in the short stint of the Second Republic in the Matabeleland region have busted the opposition's political ideological bubble that was hollow of tangibles but inflated...Published: 23 Jul 2023 at 08:31hrs | 1 | by Vincent Gono
Lifting lid on Gukurahundi exposes opposition's ideological bankruptcy
ICONIC Pan-African philosopher Mwalimu Julius Nyerere once opined that those that are politically and intellectually bankrupt turn to ethnicity and religion as their major tool for mobilisation....Published: 17 Mar 2022 at 05:43hrs | | by Vincent Gono
Gono mourns Doug Munatsi
It is with great sadness that my family and I mourn the untimely death of a fine, seasoned banker and patriotic son of the soil, Douglas Munatsi in tragic circumstances not yet explained to the nation...Published: 01 Dec 2021 at 05:34hrs | 6 | by Dr Gideon Gono
First black RBZ Governor Moyana scored many firsts
The community of central bank governors in any country, Zimbabwe included, is a very small one and when one of them is taken, that departure leaves a yawning gap of unimaginable proportions. T...Published: 20 Jan 2021 at 06:48hrs | | by Gideon Gono
Citizens are collateral damage in sanctions matrix
SEVENTY TWO-year-old Sihle Jani* wriggles and whimpers in pain in a dim-lit kitchen hut where a cloud of smoke belches out in no particular order through the grass thatch giving evidence of life at a ...Published: 11 Oct 2020 at 10:29hrs | | by Vincent Gono
Biti's new US ally, whither Chamisa?
Opposition MDC-Alliance co-vice president, Tendai Biti, has on several times, been embroiled in controversies that have been working against Zimbabwe's national interests in futile attempts to get int...Published: 27 Aug 2019 at 07:31hrs | | by Tatenda Gono
Opposition failing democratic test
"WE MDC-T are being cruel to ourselves in candidate selection by allowing strangers a free ride at the expense of our long serving loyal committed cadres. Those with money and connections come through...Published: 03 Jun 2018 at 15:12hrs | | by Vincent Gono
Healing and reconciliation should cut across political divide
As the days increasingly draw closer towards the country having its harmonised elections in a couple of months, the story on the ground already speaks of heated contrasts on which party will hav...Published: 30 May 2018 at 08:30hrs | | by Tatenda Gono
Matabeleland politics and the tale of two failed professors
THE history of Zimbabwe is never complete without the mention of the region of Matabeleland whose politics has been a mixed tale of sacrifice, selflessness, bravado, betrayal, deception, grandstanding...Published: 13 May 2018 at 11:44hrs | | by Vincent Gono
Matabeleland politics and the tale of two failed professors
THE history of Zimbabwe is never complete without the mention of the region of Matabeleland whose politics has been a mixed tale of sacrifice, selflessness, bravado, betrayal, deception, grandstanding...Published: 13 May 2018 at 11:43hrs | | by Vincent Gono
Mnangagwa billboards in Harare
Zanu-PF taking up a lot of outdoor media space with their new campaign ads. New billboards in Harare CBD. Corner Julius Nyerere and Samora Machel Avenue....Published: 02 May 2018 at 15:01hrs | | by (pic via @ttgono)
Mnangagwa creating Zimbabwe's destiny, seeks good fortune
For over two decades, Zimbabwe has literally been in isolation, where the rest of the world was not keen on engaging the country especially on investment matters. No country is an island, especially w...Published: 03 Apr 2018 at 20:47hrs | | by Tatenda Gono
Moyo on desperate ends to re-join Government
Operation Restore Legacy will always be an accomplishment that will forever be indebted in the hearts of Zimbabweans, as it ushered in a new era and dispensation that would make strides in making sure...Published: 29 Mar 2018 at 12:36hrs | | by Tatenda Gono
Police are on a reformation drive, give them a chance
The new dispensation, under the leadership of President Emmerson Mnangagwa ushered in a new era of collectiveness, unity and aspiration towards growing the Zimbabwean economy and upholding peace and s...Published: 28 Mar 2018 at 13:49hrs | | by Tatenda Gono
Violence inciting speeches unacceptable
Election time is when citizens should exercise their basic fundamental rights, of electing into power leaders they want, without fear and or intimidation from anyone, internal or external. It is also ...Published: 21 Mar 2018 at 14:18hrs | | by Tatenda Gono
Contradiction and inconsistency, an MDC plague
The MDC-T, especially under the leadership of Nelson Chamisa, has been priding itself as a party that operates 'indiscriminately' above board, or rather 'per excellence,' as Chamisa boasted in his int...Published: 21 Mar 2018 at 09:22hrs | | by Tatenda Gono
Of Mugabe's selfish rantings
In his own words during a recent interview he granted to foreign journalists, former president Robert Mugabe said, "Zimbabwe does not deserve this disgrace."It would be comforting if the forme...Published: 20 Mar 2018 at 05:48hrs | | by Tatenda Gono
Of Mugabe selfish rantings; Zim has moved on
In his own words, during the recent interview that he granted to foreign journalists, former President Robert Mugabe said, "Zimbabwe does not deserve this disgrace." It would be comforting if the form...Published: 16 Mar 2018 at 15:19hrs | | by Tatenda Gono
TV debate with Chamisa, a waste of time
One day, in a Parliamentary debate session, President Emmerson Mnanganwa once said this, "zvokwadi mazvirokwazvo vanhu vachinge vapinda muno vanenge vachifungidzirwa kuti vakura, asi kana muhu azosham...Published: 15 Mar 2018 at 15:44hrs | | by Tatenda Gono
Renewed political will gives hope for economic revival
THE new political dispensation has brought with it a renewed sense of hope for a genuine national economic turnaround that is expected to better the lives of the country's citizenry with economic anal...Published: 04 Feb 2018 at 09:33hrs | | by Vincent Gono
The era of EDonomics begins
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's inauguration speech was in a class of its own in terms of vision, strategy and content.The President showed a clear, firm grasp of economics with his dose of wha...Published: 03 Dec 2017 at 08:13hrs | | by Dr Gideon Gono
Tsvangirai must step down
MDC-T has been on recording for priding itself as an opposition party that speaks to peace and democracy. However, the spate of violence and rifts between its leadership speak volumes on how the party...Published: 03 Oct 2017 at 15:17hrs | | by Tatenda Gono
Tajamuka demonstrations meant to derail economic progress
Zimbabweans should not heed to the call by #Tajamuka/Sesjikile to demonstrate against RBZ as well as not practice panic buying as it is a ploy by the country's detractors to destabilize the coun...Published: 27 Sep 2017 at 08:04hrs | | by Tatenda Gono
President Mugabe leads in living the African dream?
One of the most famous man who fought for the emancipation of the black people, Marcus Garvey once said, "The white man has succeeded in subduing the world by forcing everybody to think his way. The w...Published: 18 Sep 2017 at 16:32hrs | | by Tatenda Gono
Zimbabwe political parties, coalitions and state of preparedness - Analysis
DEVELOPMENTS in the country's political landscape are both interesting and confusing. Interestingly, those in opposition have joined the succession debate in the ruling party.Opposition politi...Published: 30 Jul 2017 at 08:15hrs | | by Vincent Gono
Nationwide protests an anticipated show of defeat for opposition
It is unfortunate that political activists decide to engage in destructive protests in efforts to de-campaign ZANU PF and unconstitutionally unseat the Government, at a time when it is more critical t...Published: 12 Jun 2017 at 16:01hrs | | by Tatenda Gono
Bona Mugabe's appointment above board
The announcement of the New Censorship Board is an initiative that the public greatly appreciate as recently, during the World Freedom Day Celebrations celebrated last month, there was general consens...Published: 29 May 2017 at 12:52hrs | | by Tatenda Gono
Call to be aware of water borne diseases
The incessant rains have positively brought relief to the nation as bumper harvests are being expected from this year's rainy season. However, in some parts of the country particularly Matebeleland So...Published: 01 Mar 2017 at 16:12hrs | | by Tatenda Gono
Community based radio stations towards socio-economic and political growth
The advent spread of technology has dominated the communication nucleus where the society has become dependent on the social media for the spread and exchange of information. Social media platforms, s...Published: 15 Feb 2017 at 14:24hrs | | by Tatenda Gono
Drones, the way to go in disaster management
The initiative by the government to introduce drones for border post patrolling is a development long overdue and welcome for different schemes. Recently articles were published on porous bord...Published: 14 Feb 2017 at 19:26hrs | | by Tatenda Gono
Uptake of ICTs towards self employment and economic development
Government is making immense effort to achieve one component of the Millennium Development Goals by bringing access to ICTs for all, as ICT is being used as a vehicle for delivering services, catalyzi...Published: 02 Feb 2017 at 10:20hrs | | by Tatenda Gono
Heritage studies and the comprehension of identity and sovereignty
In the words of one author, Dr Tony Monda, "Heritage studies are designed to examine and expound on the largely untold narrative of the historic events, spaces, natural assets, places and people that ...Published: 31 Jan 2017 at 16:53hrs | | by Tatenda Gono
Of protests, opposition politics and Western imperialism
THE wave of protests that characterised Harare in recent weeks all but confirmed a failed retracing of the Libyan, Tunisian, Egyptian and Syrian political footprints.Granted, the country is fa...Published: 11 Sep 2016 at 13:05hrs | | by Vincent Gono
The life of George Silundika
TOMORROW the country will commemorate the Heroes Day and all Zimbabweans across the political divide are expected to observe the sacrifices made for the liberation of the country from the yoke of oppr...Published: 07 Aug 2016 at 10:37hrs | 2 | by Vincent Gono
Hosiah Chipanga dreams of presidency
WITH 26 albums to his name, Hosiah ''Kwachukwachu'' Chipanga believes he has through his music done enough to endear himself to the people and now wants to turn his music fans to be the electorate com...Published: 03 Jul 2016 at 16:16hrs | | by Vincent Gono
Singer wants to be president of Zimbabwe
WITH 26 albums to his name, Hosiah "Kwachukwachu" Chipanga believes he has through his music done enough to endear himself to the people and now wants to turn his music fans to be the electorate come ...Published: 03 Jul 2016 at 07:01hrs | | by Vincent Gono
Rural Gwanda arts group in maiden SA tour
WHILE most arts groups and artistes relocate to big cities and towns following where the market is, an arts group based in deep rural Gwanda — Makua has managed despite the remoteness of their perfo...Published: 08 May 2016 at 10:45hrs | | by Vincent Gono
Minister warns exposure of political renegades
INFORMATION, Media and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Christopher Mushohwe has warned his colleagues in the party and Government to stop leaking information discussed in closed door Government and ...Published: 17 Jan 2016 at 09:10hrs | | by Vincent Gono
Prostitution in rural communities
PROSTITUTION has never been so rife in rural communities but wait until you get just after Runde River along the busy Masvingo- Beitbridge highway at a thriving business centre called Lundi. It has fi...Published: 19 Jul 2015 at 11:32hrs | 2 | by Vincent Gono
Row over modern circumcision and culture
TRADITIONAL leaders in Chiredzi and Mwenezi districts in Masvingo Province have expressed concern over the recent involvement of strangers, among them women, in their circumcision rites saying it ha...Published: 19 Jul 2015 at 12:10hrs | | by Vincent Gono
Man mistakes boy for goblin, hits him with gun
AN intoxicated Mberengwa man struck and seriously injured a five-year-old boy with the nozzle of a pellet gun alleging that he had mistaken the boy for a grown up goblin.The boy - Francis Nyau...Published: 19 Jul 2015 at 10:38hrs | | by Vincent Gono
I am not keen on coming back to Zimbabwe
TALKING of popular television dramas in Zimbabwe will not be complete without mentioning such dramas as Mukadota, Paraffin, Sinjalo with the comic characters Sakhamuzi and Foromani, Hlengiwe Mntanami,...Published: 10 May 2015 at 10:14hrs | | by Vincent Gono
Paul Mativere's property looted
Paul MatavireTHE late Paul "Dr Love" Matavire who died in 2005, was one of the music greats of his time whose wit and humour-laced approach to serious social issues made his lyrics quite relevant even...Published: 10 Aug 2014 at 20:41hrs | | by Vincent Gono
Prophet Chiza's lavish lifestyle
FOUNDER and general overseer of Eagle Life Assembly Church in Bulawayo Prophet Blessing Chiza is no doubt growing in his celebrity status as evidenced by his lavish lifestyle although little has been ...Published: 01 Jun 2014 at 09:37hrs | | by Vincent Gono
Zim politicians to lose farms
There are reports by the state media, Sunday News that politicians and other multiple farm owners are likely to lose land in the Government's use it or lose it policy after revelations that some polit...Published: 30 Mar 2014 at 08:27hrs | | by Vincent Gono
Gideon Gono farewell statement - Full text
1. It is exactly ten years or 120 months since I joined the RBZ family on a tour of duty as Governor and while it seems like yesterday, in reality it isn't. Children who were born at the time I ...Published: 29 Nov 2013 at 16:37hrs | | by Gideon Gono
Full statement by RBZ on reported return of ZimDollar
CONTINUED USE OF MULTI-CURRENCY SYSTEM IN ZIMBABWE1. Reference is made to rumors circulating in the market and uninformed pronouncements suggesting the ...Published: 07 Aug 2013 at 11:01hrs | | by Gideon Gono
Gono draws attention to the inadvertent dangers of banks indigenisation
Gideon Gono draws attention to the inadvertent dangers that could befall the economy if caution is thrown to the wind....Published: 18 May 2013 at 15:26hrs | | by Gideon Gono
Award-winning SA gospel musician to perform in BYO
Award-winning South African gospel musician Sifiso Ncwane will grace Bulawayo on Sunday at a music extravaganza slated for Amazulu Sports Stadium.Ncwane, who is one of South Africa's best-sel...Published: 06 Apr 2013 at 20:42hrs | | by Nyasha Chingono
Addressing Zimbabwe's liquidity challenges by Gono
Following is Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, Gideon Gono's address to the annual congress of the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) in Nyanga on how to address the ...Published: 28 Jul 2012 at 05:42hrs | | by Gideon Gono
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