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How the NRZ Can Fund Zimbabwe's Pensioners on Its Own

As Zimbabweans, do we pause to look inward and realise that some of the solutions we desperately seek already lie within our own institutions. The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) stands as a textbook example of how one institution, onc…

Published: 24 May 2025 at 23:02hrs | 430 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Why the Prince Edward School Rugby Festival Must Be Saved

Appeal to all Rugby lovers, The cancellation of the 2025 edition of the Mwana Group (Prince Edwards School) Rugby Festival formerly known as the Cottco Schools Rugby Festival has struck a heavy blow to Zimbabwe's sporting landscape. As a p…

Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 22:15hrs | 392 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

A Step in the Right Direction, but Long Overdue

 Zimbabwe's higher education sector has been plagued by a silent but dangerous crisis, the rampant issuance and use of fraudulent qualifications. It is, therefore, commendable that the Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE) ha…

Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 20:55hrs | 749 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Organisational consequences of non-compliance with Zimbabwe's Data Protection Regulations

Insurance, banks, mobile service providers, funeral assurance providers, in fact any company that stores personal data, the advent of the Cyber and Data Protection Act in Zimbabwe marks a significant stride towards the safeguarding of pers…

Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 16:34hrs | 184 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Zimbabwe's cycle of betrayal

Is it not a pity how the people of Zimbabwe have been duped not once, but twice? The first betrayal came from figures like Cecil Rhodes and his clansmen, who, under the guise of imperialism, promised development and progress but instead ex…

Published: 19 Jan 2025 at 14:23hrs | 666 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Time to rename Zimbabwe's Provincials

Forty-five years on, Zimbabwe, formerly Southern Rhodesia, gained independence in 1980 after a protracted struggle against colonial rule. The names of provinces and regions, however, remain a lingering reminder of this past. Manicaland, fo…

Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 10:13hrs | 799 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

How to Prevent Your Nudes and Intimate Photos from Being Shared

This morning 31st December 2024, I received 261 WhatsApp messages from fellow Africans from all walks of life, pleading with me to help prevent a major leak of nudes and intimate photos. I just thought let me guide you on how to safeguard …

Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 23:57hrs | 725 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Rural people need title deeds as well

Zimbabwe's largest demographic is its rural population, who have cultivated their land for generations, often for hundreds of years, without formal title deeds. Recently, the government announced plans to issue title deeds to new farmers w…

Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 00:45hrs | 163 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Zimbabwean Nationals are a target of international cyber criminals

As more and more Zimbabweans embrace the digital economy, the rise of cybercrime has become a significant concern for its citizens. With increasing internet penetration, more individuals are engaging in online transactions, making them vul…

Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 12:19hrs | 317 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Open Letter: Zimbabwe Football Association (ZiFA)

Zimbabwe Football Association (ZiFA)66 Bishop Gaul AvenueMilton ParkHarare,ZimbabweDear ZiFA selection Committee,I am writing to express my concerns regarding certain individuals contesting for positions on the new ZiFA Executive Committee…

Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 23:12hrs | 883 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Just a simple ZIMRA's Consultation would have done the trick for Tax Clearance Certificate Requirements

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) recently issued a public notice regarding the new requirements for obtaining a Tax Clearance Certificate for various professional registrations and licensing. This notice specifically outlines that ce…

Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 18:53hrs | 557 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

How Zimbabwe's ruling elite fund their luxuries at the expense of ordinary citizens

They live a tax-free lifestyle, do not pay duty to import vehicles and yet they introduce a new tax every year to fund their luxurious lifestyle. In Zimbabwe, the stark contrast between the lifestyles of the ruling elite and ordinary citiz…

Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 12:38hrs | 831 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Why should vehicle owners pay for a Radio License for non-functional or non-existent radios?

44 years on, The Zimbabwean liberation struggle was fought to end the exploitation and marginalisation of the majority. Central to this was the pursuit of fairness, equality and the eradication of unjust systems that disproportionately bur…

Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 17:31hrs | 7984 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

We are all Zimbabweans, we cannot continue like this

44 year on, Zimbabwe's political landscape has long been characterised by division and exclusion, particularly under various administrations. This trajectory of alienation began with the marginalisation of the white community, progressed t…

Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 12:39hrs | 691 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

The Crisis of Fake Qualifications in Zimbabwe

The prevalence of fake academic qualifications in Zimbabwe is a pressing issue that continues to undermine public trust in government and institutions. A recent case involving Harare City Council's Takudzwa Dzumbunu, who misled a Commissio…

Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 20:31hrs | 2837 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Let us prevent another land reform in the future

The land reform program initiated by Zanu-PF in the early 2000s was one of the most defining moments in Zimbabwe's post-independence history. While the need for land redistribution was deeply rooted in the historical injustices of colonial…

Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 08:28hrs | 396 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

The Power of Nonviolent Resistance in Zimbabwe

No to third term. Zimbabwe's political landscape has long been dominated by fear and violence. For decades, the ruling party, ZANU-PF, has maintained its grip on power by instilling fear through a well-documented history of brutality. Comp…

Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 16:09hrs | 372 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Is your Zimbabwe property safe from property hijackers

This is a follow up article of title deeds fraud which I wrote in January 2022 that went viral. There is now a new fraud trend called Property Hijacking happening in South Africa. Property hijacking is a term that conjures images of organi…

Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 22:32hrs | 772 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

The State of Zimbabwe's Education System and the Need for Industrial Placements for Unexperienced Lecturers

Education is often heralded as the cornerstone of national development, a tool that empowers individuals, fosters innovation, and drives economic growth. In Zimbabwe, a nation with a rich history of educational achievement, the state of it…

Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 21:35hrs | 181 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Stop the Victimisation of Chidimma Adetshina, she is a black African

In the midst of the ongoing Miss South Africa 2024 competition, one contestant has found herself at the center of a national controversy - Chidimma Adetshina. Since being crowned as one of the top 16 finalists, Adetshina has faced a barrag…

Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 10:37hrs | 361 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Transparency and Accountability vital when appointing the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe

On the 28th March 2024, Zimbabwe witnessed the appointment of John Mushayavanhu as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ). However, this appointment has sparked controversy and raised questions about transparency and adherence …

Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 16:25hrs | 1 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

A Tale of Corporate Fraud, the contrasting Cases of South Africa and Zimbabwe

Corporate fraud has plagued both South Africa and Zimbabwe, with high-profile cases shedding light on the flaws in their respective financial systems. This article examines the contrasting stories of Markus Jooste, former CEO of Steinhoff …

Published: 23 Mar 2024 at 07:10hrs | 18 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Understanding suicide among diaspora-born youths

The prevalence of media reports highlighting the suicides of young Zimbabweans born in the Diaspora is a deeply concerning issue. The time has come for us as Zimbabweans to understand the underlying factors contributing to this distressing…

Published: 15 Mar 2024 at 13:10hrs | 2 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Zimbabwe mines need a web presence

Zimbabwe has only just over ten mines and mining companies with an online presence. Mines with a web presence include ZimPlats, Caledonia Mining Corporation, A and F Avalon Gold Mine, Renco Gold Mine, Mimosa, Bindura Nickel Corporation, Zi…

Published: 24 Dec 2023 at 09:57hrs | 16 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Add Cyber awareness, security studies to school curriculum

Do you know your neighbour? Criminals like armed robbers, murderers, rapists, pedophiles, etc live within our communities in Zimbabwe. There is nothing frustrating like waking up to a sitting room where the television, cellphone and laptop…

Published: 09 Dec 2023 at 10:33hrs | 15 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Zimbabwe's political parties have been taken over by modern day thugs, God have messy on us

Zimbabwe's political parties have been taken over by modern day  thugs, God have messy on us. I have been saying it and now it's so obvious. After seeing a tweet from Hopewell Chin'ono @daddyhope 10/11/2023The fact that Sengezo Tshaba…

Published: 11 Nov 2023 at 11:21hrs | 22 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

How organisation can prevent cyber attacks

Ninety-five percent of cyber breaches come from only three industries in 2016 - government, retail, and technology. The reason is not necessarily because these industries are less diligent in their protection. They are just very popular ta…

Published: 02 Oct 2023 at 07:49hrs | 12 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

An online driver's licence verification System will solve fake licence fraud that the DVLA is experiencing

The British authorities are aware that as from the year 2000 many Zimbabweans in the United Kingdom (UK) have either a fake driver's licence or have paid thousands of dollars to be given a valid drivers licence by the corrupt Vehicle Inspe…

Published: 11 Sep 2023 at 20:20hrs | 248 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

ZRP can benefit from smart videos & cameras

The ZRP has a department called the National Traffic whose sole responsibility is ensuring everyone using the road follows the rules to save lives and protect property. They are supposed to reinforce these rules by ensuring that all driver…

Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 21:22hrs | 15 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Suicide now associated with cyber-bullying

Worldwide cyberbullying has been associated with suicide among school children in several recent cases, a phenomenon that has been newly termed cyberbullicide. With access to modern technology and the internet, Zimbabweans now have access …

Published: 22 Jul 2023 at 13:23hrs | 20 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Turn social media into tools for peace not violence

Technology has always had a big influence on international politics with Franklin D. Rooseveltâ€™s adoption of the radio and John F. Kennedy making the use of television to bridge the communication gaps between politicians and the public t…

Published: 01 Jul 2023 at 19:33hrs | 13 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Rise of fake degree phenomenon

IN Zimbabwe, there has been a growing distasteful trend of people who have forged their qualifications, especially certificates, diplomas, bachelors, masters and doctorate degrees.With an unemployment rate of 94%, more and more Zimbabweans…

Published: 23 Jun 2023 at 19:29hrs | 3 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

We have neglected Manicaland for too long Mr President Sir

On the 24th of June 2023, the President and First secretary of Zanu-PF, Cde ED Mnangagwa, will launch the Zanu PF campaign foundation upon which this yearâ€™s election bid will be built upon in Chipinge, Manicaland. It is no surprise the c…

Published: 23 Jun 2023 at 16:29hrs | 4 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

ToThe Zimbabwe Security Exchange Commission (SEC)

Zimbabwe has a relatively well-developed digital economy with nine financial institutions listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE). With the introduction of the Cyber Security and the Data Protection bill and the act that is now law. It…

Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 07:29hrs | | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

VPN will allow citizens to by-pass government internet censorship

On the 23rd of August 2023, Zimbabwe will be having its national election and history indicates that Zimbabwe's elections are marred with violence, intimidation and censorship.  With over four billion people worldwide now using the in…

Published: 14 Jun 2023 at 12:09hrs | 3 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Only 3% of Zimbabwe's school have a web presence

Schools in Zimbabwe opened on the 8th May 2023  and our schools are looking for the best way to communicate between the school and the parents/guardians and stakeholders. In Zimbabwe the statistics from the ministry of primary and sec…

Published: 19 May 2023 at 14:00hrs | 68 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Why RBZ introduced the Gold-backed digital currency

With the local currency on a free-fall and Zimbabwe already a digital economy, ninety six percent of our transactions traded on digital platforms. The digital currency was long overdue. Zimbabwe is one of the world's top gold producers and…

Published: 29 Apr 2023 at 07:07hrs | 4 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Cyclone Freddy is now upon us - Is Zimbabwe read?

Now that another cyclone is on its way to manicaland, my home province. Cyclone Freddy has made me ask a lot of questions including, are we saying Zimbabwe has known about these cyclones in the last ten years? Never once did I ask why my g…

Published: 24 Feb 2023 at 17:53hrs | 1 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Lets approach all crimes with the same zeal

While we are focusing on drug dealers and drug pushers, we should put in the same effort to stop the collaboration between criminals at our bus stops and the ZRP who look away while travellers are being robbed. Zimbabwe's crime hot spots a…

Published: 08 Feb 2023 at 21:13hrs | | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Lets fine bad drivers

Dear Commissioner General and the Home Affairs Minister, Driving in Harare is now suicide, this is due to the kind of driving that we see in and around the city every day. Commissioner General Sir, why are we not ticketing these dangerous …

Published: 05 Nov 2022 at 20:58hrs | 9 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

CCTV Surveillance Technology in Africa needs a national policy

African countries are installing closed circuit television cameras  (CCTV) and surveillance technologies without regulation frameworks and national CCTV and surveillance national policies. The spread of these CCTV and surveillance tec…

Published: 29 Oct 2022 at 11:28hrs | 5 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Arrest traffic violators

To the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Commissioner General Cde Godwin Matanga, Please can you bring sanity on our road. The careless driving in Zimbabwe Roads is getting out off order. Please please bring back the traffic offense ticketing…

Published: 14 Sep 2022 at 11:49hrs | 4 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

42 years on - veterans of the liberation struggle have nothing to cheer

As Zimbabwe celebrates forty-two years of independence on Monday the 18th of April 2022 it is a tale of unrelenting suffering for the  majority of the nation's liberation heroes and heroines except for the privileged few who were able…

Published: 02 Sep 2022 at 06:45hrs | 1 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Use tech to stop tout menace

Zimbabwe's crime hot spots are bus stops and bus ranks where we catch our long distance buses and the biggest criminals are the touts that take advantage of innocent travellers by insulting, harassing and assaulting these innocent travelle…

Published: 20 Aug 2022 at 09:39hrs | 3 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Cameras can bring sanity on Zimbabwe's Road

It is a fact most Zimbabwe's lack civil sense, when it comes to road usage, on our roads we go by our self-concocted guidelines. Many make their own lanes or try to squeeze through congestion due to sudden increase in motor vehicles.Taking…

Published: 02 Jul 2022 at 22:01hrs | 11 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Allow the masses to trade in precious minerals, to bring stability to our Zim$ currency

Zimbabwe has had, what is now Refered to as a merry-go-round foreign currency policy, which has a five year cycle of a Zim$, dual currency and a USD$ and then back to Zim$. These cycles have been consistent for the last twelve years plus a…

Published: 25 Apr 2022 at 07:09hrs | 7 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Forty-two years on - Veterans of the liberation struggle have nothing to cheer

As Zimbabwe celebrates forty-two years of independence on Monday the 18th of April 2022 it is a tale of unrelenting suffering for the majority of the nation's liberation heroes and heroines except for the privileged few who were able to sq…

Published: 16 Apr 2022 at 19:48hrs | 7 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

ICT & engineers up for board appointments

Finally, it has dawned on Zimbabwean organisations to embrace the roles of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) professionals/Engineers appointing them to Boards and positions of Chief Executive Officers or ( STATE HIGHEST POSITI…

Published: 04 Apr 2022 at 13:43hrs | 2 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Illegal parkers will be punished in Harare City

Well done to the City authorities for bringing sanity on our roads and parking spaces. Keep up the good work. Those charges are a deterrent. I wish our ZRP could do the same. There is no more dangerous parking , no more law breakers in our…

Published: 24 Jan 2022 at 20:22hrs | 9 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Title deed fraudsters on the prowl, Check if you still own your property

If you own a vacant or an unoccupied property in Zimbabwe my suggestion is verify if you still own that property. With the Zimbabwean property market being dominated by absent buyers, due to over four million Zimbabweans who are now scatte…

Published: 14 Jan 2022 at 23:34hrs | 4 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

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One-stop border post at Beitbridge

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Missing person alert

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Zimbabwe's highways double as drug pipelines

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