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ZiG to join global currency club with ISO Code
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is in the process of applying for an International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) code for the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) as it moves to make the unit a standalone ...Published: 23 May 2024 at 19:25hrs | 16 | by Tafara Shumba
Zimbabwe's ruling elite and the quest for one-party rule
Since 1980, the Zanublack government has replicated the colonial white minority government tactics of suppressing opposition and alternative views.This is a special note to assist friends in t...Published: 02 Feb 2024 at 17:25hrs | 1 | by Tapiwa Shumba political analyst
State of the race - Two days to go
There are just two days to go before voting commences in Zimbabwe's harmonized general elections. Polls open at 07:00 on Wednesday 23 August and close at 19:00. 6.6 million Zimbabweans are expected to...Published: 21 Aug 2023 at 13:47hrs | 8 | by Dr. Tapiwa Shumba
Mnangagwa's insatiable appetite for power a security threat
There are a number of issues that disturb the security of any nation. A nation's success depends largely on how it is governed. But for many nations in Africa, politics has been the most destabi...Published: 12 Oct 2022 at 05:43hrs | | by Zanda Shumba
Chamisa a predator of press freedom
When Nelson Chamisa formed a new political party which he christened the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), many people had expectations that there would be a paradigm shift from the MDC, where the ...Published: 11 Mar 2022 at 05:39hrs | | by Tafara Shumba
We need each other as Zimbabweans
Dear Zimbabweans, Greetings my fellow countrymen, guess I find you well despite the simmering October heat and the economic hardships. I'm really sorry to the Chinmasa family on the loss of th...Published: 25 Oct 2021 at 15:14hrs | | by Munya Shumba
Hichilema is not Chamisa, Zambia is not Zimbabwe
The electoral victory of the Zambian President-elect, Hakainde Hichilema has excited the MDC Alliance, particularly its leader, Nelson Chamisa who already perceives the triumph as a glimmer of hope th...Published: 20 Aug 2021 at 07:08hrs | | by Tafara Shumba
Inequality ignited SA protests
THE protests that engulfed South Africa a few weeks ago were not about outrage over former President Jacob Zuma's incarceration.The protests are an offshoot of the social inequalities in the S...Published: 26 Jul 2021 at 06:40hrs | | by Precious Shumba
Suffocating enablers of Zimbabwe's vision is the new plot
When the European Union and its big brother, the US, imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe, the central object as the then US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Chester Crocker put it, was to m...Published: 15 Jul 2021 at 09:15hrs | 13 | by Tafara Shumba
Election won't solve Zimbabwe conundrum
ELECTIONS alone will never resolve the governance crisis in Zimbabwe.With an opposition and ruling party whose stalwarts are power hungry, Zimbabwe will remain unstable, under a culture of fea...Published: 08 Jun 2021 at 06:42hrs | 1 | by Precious Shumba
Zimfirst statements on government economic policy inconsistency
Zimfirst is the right choice and a visionary party set to assume command of government. You can trust Zimfirst as we know what has to be done and the challenges that lay ahead. Most of Zimbabweans pro...Published: 27 May 2021 at 06:00hrs | 1 | by Dr Maxwell Zeb Shumba Rusike - ZIMFIRST President
Peter Hain's heinous plot against Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's justice system is under siege from foreign powers and their opposition proxies. The dishonourable Peter Hain, a member of the House of Lords in Britain, on April 27 2021, under the misguide...Published: 04 May 2021 at 06:17hrs | | by Charlene Shumba
Constitutional amendments will haunt Zanu-PF
OPPRESSORS do not care how much effort you put to make them accept and respect you. Oppressors will take everything from you until you are broken and desperate. The Zimbabwean situation is ref...Published: 22 Apr 2021 at 06:18hrs | | by Precious Shumba
MDC Alliance... a hallmark of political Ponzi schemes
MDC activist, Freeman Chari, launched an initiative to raise salaries for the so called "political detainees" in Zimbabwe and he indicated that the campaign has raised over US$400 already. The MDC All...Published: 16 Apr 2021 at 19:20hrs | | by Uncle Shumba
Govt has failed to resolve strike by teachers, and all civil servants
The major reason why the Zimbabwe government is failing is in whole part for its reason to resist the tide. For a start, the government has over the decades tried and failed dismally to control th...Published: 18 Nov 2020 at 12:29hrs | | by Zanda Shumba
Sanctions hurt but smuggling kills the economy
Dear Mr President, Mr President, your Excellence Sir i write this letter to you seeking your urgent intervention on these serious cases of economic sabotage and destruction. Yes sanctions do h...Published: 28 Oct 2020 at 08:32hrs | 1 | by Munya Shumba
Democracy should prevail in MDC-T election
I AM praying that candidates for all the positions at the MDC-T extraordinary congress will organise one or two public debates so that their followers see through each of them and make informed choice...Published: 19 Oct 2020 at 06:25hrs | | by Precious Shumba
For there is no authority except from God
After taking a lengthy Covid 19 induced sabbatical from church, yours truly had an opportunity to attend one this week which was characterised by a blast sermon which was topical, intellectually and s...Published: 28 Aug 2020 at 18:55hrs | | by Tafara Shumba
Mnangagwa must beware of people power
Zimbabweans notice with sadness the blatant violent violation of their constitutional right to peacefully demonstrate against a government that has totally failed to manage their affairs.On Au...Published: 30 Aug 2019 at 08:34hrs | | by Zanda Shumba
So what did the people's president bring us the povo from Russia and China?
Dear ZimbabweansGreetings in the name of our blessed country Zimbabwe. I hope and trust I find you all well despite the obtaining economic hardships and this drought which is threatening to sw...Published: 25 Aug 2019 at 22:35hrs | | by Munya Shumba
Zimbabweans too domesticated, but Mnangagwa beware, people will come for you
Zimbabweans notice with deep sadness the blatant violent violation of their constitutional right to peacefully demonstrate against a government that has totally failed to manage their affairs. On the ...Published: 20 Aug 2019 at 15:27hrs | | by Zanda Shumba
Protests a form of feedback
Zimbabweans have noted with sadness the blatant violation of their constitutional right to peacefully demonstrate against a government that has totally failed to manage their affairs. On August 16, th...Published: 20 Aug 2019 at 15:15hrs | | by Zanda Shumba
Mnangagwa beware, people will come for you
Zimbabweans notice with deep sadness the blatant violent violation of their constitutional right to peacefully demonstrate against a government that has totally failed to manage their affairs. On the ...Published: 20 Aug 2019 at 09:09hrs | | by Zanda Shumba
To what end Mr Chamisa, does the end justify the means?
Dear Nelson ChamisaI write to you with a very heavy heart for ever since you usurped the MDC Presidency Zimbabwe has never known peace and thousands of people have been brutalized, hundreds ma...Published: 17 Aug 2019 at 14:48hrs | | by Munya Shumba
Robbing the poor Zimbabweans to pay the rich
Dear Minister of FinanceProf I'm one of your ardent supporters and admires the way you have managed to handle the government finances so far. My only reservation is why are you overtaxing us t...Published: 20 Jul 2019 at 19:30hrs | | by Munya Shumba
Thumbs up to Eddie Cross
Dear Editor,Love him or hate him but to me, this man Eddie Cross deserves a high five for his well-researched articles, the latest being "A Perfect Storm Is Coming" and published by ...Published: 11 Jul 2019 at 19:39hrs | | by Munya Shumba
Let's embrace the Zimbabwean spirit of Ubuntu
Dear ZimbabweansSo prices of basic commodities are tumbling and the foreign currency dealers are kicking and screaming! Surely that's the Zimbabwe we want not this madness of profiteering and ...Published: 09 Jul 2019 at 10:03hrs | | by Munya Shumba
Its high time we as Zimbabweans show maturity and patriotism
Dear Comrades and Friends I salute you in the name of our only beloved country Zimbabwe. Truly speaking the ban on use of forex for trade and commerce was a good move especially considering th...Published: 26 Jun 2019 at 07:33hrs | | by Munya Shumba
Opposition, Civic Groups, et al should soon coordinate peaceful protests to inspire Mnangagwa to resign
"The voice of the people is the voice of God", said Mnangagwa before the elections. Little did he know that this will backfire on him. People spoke during the election but he refused to listen. He act...Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 09:18hrs | 1 | by Zanda Shumba
Mnangagwa govt should listen to voice of people
"The voice of the people is the voice of God", said President Emmerson Mnangagwa before the 2018 elections. Little did he know that this will backfire on him. People spoke during the elections, but he...Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 07:30hrs | 1 | by Zanda Shumba
Same crime two laws, what a shame!
Dear ZRP Commissioner GeneralThe publication in today's Chronicle of the arrest a fraudster who cheated a home seeker of R470 000 left me with a lot of questions on the universal application o...Published: 19 May 2019 at 09:49hrs | | by Munya Shumba
The High Court judgment on MDC: Just loud thunder
This is an opinion clarifying the court order in the High Court Judgment on Advocate Nelson Chamisa's Presidency.Nowhere in the judgment is there a ...Published: 15 May 2019 at 08:22hrs | 6 | by Tapiwa Shumba
Mnangagwa: cunningly succeeded in harmonising independent press
I used to send some of my articles to Alpha Media Holdings subsidiaries through Trevor Ncube and they would be published. But as soon as he was roped into the ED Mnangagwa President's Advisory Council...Published: 06 May 2019 at 13:38hrs | | by Zanda Shumba
Outcry on Maridadi's appointment: Much ado about nothing
The appointment of former MDC legislator for Mabvuku-Tafara, James Maridadi as one of the 15 ambassadors- designate, has torched a storm which, nonetheless, is much ado about nothing.Section 1...Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 20:06hrs | 1 | by Tafara Shumba
Open letter to the Government of Zimbabwe
Dear GovernmentI write to you with a heavy heart and as a concerned and very worried citizen. It is now crystal clear that you have totally failed to solve the problems bedevilling our sick ec...Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 08:12hrs | | by Munya Shumba
MDC Alliance congress: Of a leopard devouring its cubs
In May this year, the MDC holds its first elective congress after the death of its founding president, Morgan Richard Tsvangirai. It is the first congress under the stewardship of its youthful leader,...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 06:51hrs | 1 | by Tafara Shumba
Zimbabwe is for us all
I find it unfair for people like Ezra Tshisa Sibanda to say that the government is trying to get rid of Ndebele by employing teachers with Shona surnames to teach in Matebeleland and other Ndebele dom...Published: 09 Mar 2019 at 18:29hrs | | by Shumba Happison
Sanctions maintenance move by USA welcome as very little reforms carried out
This is a very welcome move by the USA to have sanctions extended on individuals for undermining democratic processes or institutions in Zimbabwe. Human rights abuses have grown worse after the milita...Published: 08 Mar 2019 at 12:23hrs | 1 | by Zanda Shumba
MDC always sees the shadow of Zanu-PF
In May this year, the MDC holds its first elective congress after the death of its founding president, Morgan Richard Tsvangirai. It is the first congress under the stewardship of its youthful leader,...Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 22:51hrs | 1 | by Tafara Shumba
Democrats hold democratic congresses
In May this year, the MDC holds its first elective congress after the death of its founding president, Morgan Richard Tsvangirai. It is the first congress under the stewardship of its youthful leader,...Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 19:41hrs | 1 | by Tafara Shumba
Of a leopard devouring its cubs
In May this year, the MDC holds its first elective congress after the death of its founding president, Morgan Richard Tsvangirai. It is the first congress under the stewardship of its youthful leader,...Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 13:56hrs | | by Tafara Shumba
Open letter to Mnangagwa - Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied
Dear HE E. Mnangagwa, Your Excellence i write to you for the zenieth time, informing you of the dire plight of pensioners who are not only living in abject poverty but dying as paupers. Here i...Published: 28 Feb 2019 at 15:10hrs | | by Munya Shumba
You ain't a saint Mr Mugabe
Reading through Jealousy Mawarire's Twitter handle, the alleged to utterances of former president Robert Mugabe on his birthday celebrations, one can see a clear confirmation that the old man's anger ...Published: 27 Feb 2019 at 13:55hrs | | by Tafara Shumba
ED Mnangagwa, once a murderer, always a murderer
Once upon time, there was a man who was so evil, and he did very cruel, gruesome thing. He dug a very big pit in the field, and cast some spell on it, to trap his own wife. When his wife went to get s...Published: 26 Feb 2019 at 13:30hrs | 4 | by Zanda Shumba
Is MDC A a true democratic party
Dear, Zvatanga! Chamisa chete chete! Thats madness, absolute madness especially coming from a party that claims to a social democrat. In democracy leaders are chosen not vetoed into positions....Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 09:30hrs | | by Munya Shumba
The sorrow of self-exaltation
During the interment of the late music icon and national hero, Oliver Mtukudzi, friends and relatives spoke about his attributes and humility was the common thread in all the graveside orations....Published: 30 Jan 2019 at 15:57hrs | 1 | by Tafara Shumba
ED Mnangagwa cannot eat his cake and still have it
At some time, after Samuel had anointed Saul as king of Israel, the LORD commanded king Saul saying, "'I will punish the Amalekites for what they did to Israel when they waylaid them as they cam...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 09:22hrs | | by Zanda Shumba
Chamisa's desperation leads to political miscalculation
When former President Robert Mugabe resigned, there was an overpowering excitement from across the political divide. For once, Zimbabweans appeared to be united.The opposition, particularly th...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 16:50hrs | | by Tafara Shumba
Desperation sometimes leads to desperate decisions
When former President Robert Mugabe resigned, there was an overpowering excitement from across the political divide. For once, Zimbabweans appeared to be united. The opposition, particularly t...Published: 24 Jan 2019 at 13:57hrs | | by Tafara Shumba
Soccer rules must also apply to politics
Dear Zimbabweans, We are a great nation blessed with abundant natural resources and very hard-working people. However as Africans we need to understand our history in order to move forward. I'...Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 12:43hrs | 2 | by Munya Shumba
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