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Columnist / Jonathan matika

Mthuli Ncube's long journey

"The hardest part of a journey of a thousand miles is the first step." I remember my grandfather teaching me this important lesson many years ago. And all throughout life, I've found it to be true. Whenever we seek change in our lives, the…

Published: 08 Oct 2018 at 14:49hrs | 1 | by Jonathan Matika

A farewell to factual journalism (now extinct)

The state of a democracy can best be measured by evaluating its journalism. A free press is often called the "Fourth Estate", and its importance is second-to-none for every prospering society. But alas, it seems that we in Zim are also dep…

Published: 15 Aug 2018 at 14:47hrs | | by Jonathan Matika

Chamisa's conundrum

An ancient Chinese curse goes: "May you live in interesting times". We Zimbabweans really can appreciate this saying, especially after the last two weeks. The news never cease to provide us with yet another turn. But finally, we have some …

Published: 09 Aug 2018 at 14:40hrs | | by Jonathan Matika

Let sanity prevail

Looking back at the past week, my head starts swirling. It started with a press-conference by former President Robert Mugabe, propelling himself back out of oblivion and into the centre of a heated campaign. It continued with a tense but p…

Published: 05 Aug 2018 at 11:12hrs | 1 | by Jonathan Matika

At last the pretence is over - Grace controls Chamisa

Less than 24 hours before polling stations open, the worst kept secret in Zimbabwean politics became official: Grace Mugabe is the principle backer of Nelson Chamisa's campaign, and if he is elected, is in line to be his Vice President.For…

Published: 29 Jul 2018 at 13:42hrs | | by Jonathan Matika

Expect an ED win; Pray for peace

I must say, I've been very impressed with the way this election campaign has been run by both sides.I am a political nerd. I like to read about politics. I like to study politics. And nothing is more exciting than election season. I used t…

Published: 25 Jul 2018 at 14:03hrs | | by Jonathan Matika

Why women will know their place in Chamisa's Zimbabwe

In May, MDC leader Nelson Chamisa introduced his wife to the public for the first time. While some might have thought that the reason that the spouse of such a high-profile figure was never seen previously might have been down to her modes…

Published: 18 Jul 2018 at 10:36hrs | 1 | by Jonathan Matika

ZEC cannot be more Catholic than The Pope

I do not trust Zanu. I do not trust the MDC. You know what, I don't even fully trust ZEC. But I do trust the scores of international observers coming to decipher if these elections are free or not.The EU observers have been here now for we…

Published: 12 Jul 2018 at 12:16hrs | | by Jonathan Matika

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