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Columnist / Innocent mpoki

The dangers of colonial nostalgia and Amnesia

The legacy of colonialism remains a stain on our society - something that cannot be whitewashed. It remains a source of trauma - a source of collective pain.  Four decades after independence, its ghost still haunts us. In Zimbabwean d…

Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 11:21hrs | | by Innocent Mpoki

Towards a Lasting Compromise: Bridging the State-Civil Society Chasm in Zimbabwe

Historically, State-civil society relations in Zimbabwe have been characterized by adversarial dynamics. The recent disputes over the PVO Amendment Bill are a manifestation of a toxic relationship between the State and civil society and so…

Published: 17 Jun 2024 at 20:25hrs | | by Innocent Mpoki

Opposition Politics in Zimbabwe, 1999 - 2024: An Obituary

Advocate Nelson Chamisa's capitulation last week at the behest of the fifth column led by Sengezo Tshabangu was the final nail in opposition politics in Zimbabwe. Armed with state institutions and exploiting loopholes and ambiguities in CC…

Published: 03 Feb 2024 at 09:09hrs | | by Innocent Mpoki

Demystifying youth participation in Zimbabwe politics

ZIMBABWEAN youth are often accused of being politically apathetic. This article will attempt to separate myths and facts about Zimbabwean youth political participation, identify who constitutes youth, and discuss different modes of politic…

Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 06:43hrs | 3 | by Innocent Mpoki

Zimbabwe not ready for free, fair elections

FOR decades after independence, Zimbabwe seems to have been disillusioned by the electoral system.Democracy has been elusive. Elections have been marred by violence. Every past election has been disputed. Elections have not been instrument…

Published: 02 Dec 2022 at 04:57hrs | 6 | by Innocent Mpoki

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Columnist / Innocent mpoki

The dangers of colonial nostalgia and Amnesia

Towards a Lasting Compromise: Bridging the State-Civil Society Chasm in Zimbabwe

Opposition Politics in Zimbabwe, 1999 - 2024: An Obituary

Demystifying youth participation in Zimbabwe politics

Zimbabwe not ready for free, fair elections

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*

BCC launch blitz on traffic laws violator

Gray Hair: Nature’s Warning Signal or Cancer Shield?

'Power cut at Parly during SONA was deliberate'

MPs Push for Service Charge Relief for Elderly Amid Lack of National Policy

Zimbabwean agitator deported from Tanzania

Zimbabwean national arrested in Khayelitsha

Push for unity among Ndebele Royal claimants

Herentals to play 3 home games behind closed doors

Zimbabwe to give Zambia more water at Kariba

ZRP disciplines cops over viral video

Matobo rocked by corrupt and dubious land grab

Mnangagwa launches AI-powered smart silos in Mutare

No justification for bread price increases

Teen girl raped twice by cousin during babysitting sleepover

Teen remanded over blanket, shoe theft

Bulawayo hits Starlink capacity

Herdsman jailed for sleeping with schoolgirl

Mandaza was left visibly shaken as Biti, Sikhala, Ngarivhume fled

Telecel Zimbabwe enters voluntary corporate rescue

Zimbabwe warns foreign investors against labour law violations

Court dismisses Zinasu students' appeal

MPs Demand Relief for Elderly on Local Authority Charges Amid Lack of National Policy

Wrong decision to suspend ZETDC boss, a symptom of shallow thinking

MPs Push for Service Charge Relief for Elderly Amid Lack of National Policy

ZETDC MD fired after SONA power outage

Mliswa likens Tagwirei to Chamisa

Harare adopts a 'Pay first, drink later' strategy

Police foil launch of movement against Mnangagwa term extension