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The high cost of being a repressive regime

IT is an inescapable fact that America, as the most influential State in the world, lays claim to the world's most powerful military.But military might is nothing compared to the repercussions that economic sanctions from the United States…

Published: 27 Aug 2019 at 07:42hrs | 5 | by Learnmore Zuze

Zimbabwe democratic space has shrunk

IT is indisputable that the little democratic space that existed during ex-President Robert Mugabe's tyrannical era has now even shrunk further.I write this article with a bleeding heart, as scenes from Zimbabwe, reminiscent of the brutal …

Published: 21 Aug 2019 at 07:48hrs | 14 | by Learnmore Zuze

Heroes' Day eclipsed by new lows

It is sad that the relevance of Heroes' Day has been obliterated by the new levels of suffering going on in Zimbabwe.It seems incomprehensible that any other matter can overshadow the levels of suffering currently being experienced by the …

Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 07:19hrs | 649 | by Learnmore Zuze

It's not that Mugabe was a better leader

It's an illusion that former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe was a better leader than his successor, Emmerson Mnangagwa.The ex-President was not as competent a leader as the world would want to portray him today. Take away his eloquence…

Published: 06 Aug 2019 at 07:39hrs | 6 | by Learnmore Zuze

Zimbabwe economic crisis a silhouette of the political crisis

The enduring crisis in Zimbabwe presents a conundrum to a lot of people.To the generality of Zimbabweans,whose only desire is the pursuit of a dignified existence, the debilitating liquidity crunch, foreign currency shortages, rising infla…

Published: 09 Jul 2019 at 07:30hrs | 1 | by Learnmore Zuze

Mopa: In pursuit of a fallacious democracy

RECENTLY, America gave us a rare tonic on its actual view of Zimbabwe, under the new government. It is a given that, in most of its statements, the United States prefers to give cryptic political messages. Often times, one cannot make head…

Published: 25 Jun 2019 at 07:41hrs | 1 | by Learnmore Zuze

4 'mysteries' of Zim'babwe's economic crisis

Zimbabwe continues to groan under the crushing weight of an economic disaster rapidly manifesting through hyper-inflation, capital flight and a crippling energy crisis, among other symptoms of economic haemorrhaging.This medley range of ca…

Published: 04 Jun 2019 at 07:12hrs | 7 | by Learnmore Zuze

Zimbabwe economic crisis has shifted to another level

THE ascendency to power of the incumbent President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, on November 24, 2017 was a genesis to the generality of Zimbabweans; a genesis â€“ or so it seemed, but today, exactly 17 months after his …

Published: 28 May 2019 at 07:59hrs | 1951 | by Learnmore Zuze

Chamisa's popularity dwarfs the law

NELSON Chamisa's adversaries across the broad political spectrum ululated at the pronouncement of the High Court ruling trashing the legitimacy of his presidency last week. The High Court rubbished the appointments previously made by the p…

Published: 14 May 2019 at 07:34hrs | 2 | by Learnmore Zuze

Long walk to Zimbabwe GNU

ONE thing is apparently undeniable about the Zimbabwean situation; the economic paralysis that began soon after the disputed presidential elections of July last year has morphed into a threatening crisis. It kicked off with slight fuel pri…

Published: 07 May 2019 at 07:49hrs | 5 | by Learnmore Zuze

MDC congress: Does real democracy exist?

ALL through history, the word democracy has been immortalised and evidently viewed as the greatest desire of the political world. Democracy is worshiped and viewed as sacred and sacrosanct. Virtually, 90% (this could be an understatement) …

Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 07:12hrs | 270 | by Learnmore Zuze

Situation in Zimbabwe hospitals a damning indictment on government

A signature characteristic of former President Robert Mugabe (pictured)'s administration was silence in the face of crippling crises. Zimbabweans, at the height of Mugabe's rule, had become resigned to fate.At times, the ageing leader woul…

Published: 18 Mar 2019 at 06:48hrs | 6 | by Learnmore Zuze

History doesn't seem to be on Mwonzora's side

There is a stubborn truth that stands majestically at the centre of opposition politics since time immemorial that one wonders why many do not see the lesson and continue to fall headlong into the same pit as others that came before them.T…

Published: 12 Mar 2019 at 06:07hrs | 7 | by Learnmore Zuze

Zimbabwe fuel crisis: Can someone please say the truth?

Here is a folklore allegory: imagine a man with a huge rural family of 10 children and a wife to take care of.The family knows that the man, as the breadwinner, goes on several hunting expeditions time and again to fend for his highly-expe…

Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 07:26hrs | 5 | by Learnmore Zuze

A partisan military: The most potent weapon against democracy

That Zimbabwe has become the proverbial cursed nation, which simply can't unshackle itself from an economic abyss and political crisis that has rankled for decades, is beyond doubt.The highly-anticipated departure of former President Rober…

Published: 06 Feb 2019 at 08:32hrs | 3 | by Learnmore Zuze

May the will of Zimbabweans prevail, finally

IT is not far from the truth that the will of the people has been suppressed in the last four decades in which Zanu-PF, under Robert Mugabe, ruled the country heavy-handedly.From the day which Joshua Nkomo, affectionately known as "Father …

Published: 24 Jul 2018 at 07:00hrs | 19 | by Learnmore Zuze

It's time to rise above politics of the belly, Zimbabweans

IT is extremely sad seeing as it is that Zimbabweans, for all their heralded education, cannot see beyond political clowns and charlatans who only seek to use and abuse them during election time. The stupidity of some, among the electorate…

Published: 03 Jul 2018 at 07:03hrs | 3 | by Learnmore Zuze

Chamisa's overconfidence worrying

THE great sage of the mid-nineteenth century, Anon, who wrote thoughtful and inspiring pieces used today by the motivation industry, once said something that is as true for Zimbabwe today as it was in those medieval times. Anon wrote: "I c…

Published: 05 Jun 2018 at 07:33hrs | 5 | by Learnmore Zuze

BBC HARDtalk does not influence electorate

Perhaps nothing, in the past week, set tongues wagging as the BBC HARDtalk interview that had MDC Alliance presidential candidate, Nelson Chamisa, as a guest.It would appear a lot is now being picked and pinned on the widely publicised int…

Published: 15 May 2018 at 07:17hrs | 7 | by Learnmore Zuze

Zanu-PF manifesto clearest indicator nothing will change

For sometime it remained foggy in the minds of Zimbabweans whether or not the government that took over from former despot, Robert Mugabe, would deliver and make life better for the long-suffering generality of Zimbabweans.Emmerson Mnangag…

Published: 08 May 2018 at 07:49hrs | | by Learnmore Zuze

Is Mnangagwa hostage to an invisible hand?

THE question keeps popping up: Is incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa a real lawyer? Does he have intimate knowledge on things legal?Could it be that he has mastery of the law, but is hostage to some invisible hand? How does one explain…

Published: 24 Apr 2018 at 08:20hrs | 7 | by Learnmore Zuze

Zimbabwe cash crisis that won't go away

If there is one common theme that ran throughout Zanu PF's election strategy under former President Robert Mugabe is that it had a litany of high sounding and astounding promises that never got fulfilled.This strategy could be Zanu PF's ba…

Published: 03 Apr 2018 at 06:55hrs | 21 | by Learnmore Zuze

Khupe's departure unfortunate, but necessary

I recall vividly the year 2000, when the Movement for Democratic Change broke onto the political scene scaring the hell out of a complacent Zanu-PF. It had never happened in the annals of Zimbabwean history that an opposition party wrests …

Published: 27 Mar 2018 at 06:49hrs | 4 | by Learnmore Zuze

Mugabe, the real disgrace happened when you lost in 2008

ONE cannot help but feel pity for the aged former Zimbabwean president, Robert Mugabe. It would appear those who deceptively spoke glowingly about him prior to his demise last year are still speaking, but very much to his further detriment…

Published: 20 Mar 2018 at 06:17hrs | 2 | by Learnmore Zuze

Mugabe must preserve the little left of his dignity

DEVELOPMENTS in the last few weeks may be the clearest indicator yet that the world has not seen the last of the obstinate former Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe.The bulk of people had envisaged a situation where the humiliated former …

Published: 13 Mar 2018 at 05:39hrs | | by Learnmore Zuze

Khupe, Mudzuri must accept winds of change

IN this article I make the case that politicians in the main opposition movement, MDC-T, must have the intelligence to feel the vibes of the winds of change and adjust accordingly in order to maintain the relevance of their struggle. With …

Published: 06 Mar 2018 at 05:19hrs | | by Learnmore Zuze

Zanu-PF mindgames

Events currently besetting Zanu-PF read like a horror movie script in which film watchers can see clearly how victims in the movie are being mowed one by one by a horrific and mysterious creature while they seem oblivious to what is gorgin…

Published: 19 Sep 2017 at 08:38hrs | | by Learnmore Zuze

Tsvangirai's MDC risks losing relevance

THE turn of the century saw the emergence of a new-fangled and red-hot political opposition. The new party, with a strong labour backing, could be described earnestly as a total package; it had it all: from trade unionists, student leaders…

Published: 09 Feb 2016 at 09:42hrs | 1 | by Learnmore Zuze

'Women must also know their limits'

If ever there is one litigious question that can arise for discussion, it is the question of what passes for propriety in dressing.There are as many opinions on the subject as there are grains of sand in the sea. Without sounding like a pr…

Published: 22 Jan 2015 at 12:21hrs | | by Learnmore Zuze

Zimbabwe Warriors: No room for error in Prophecy

"A true prophet will be 100% accurate. There is no margin for error."There is no time in history that Africa in general and Zimbabwe in particular have experienced an upsurge in the number of churches and prophets as today. Zimbabwe finds …

Published: 03 Feb 2014 at 21:17hrs | 5 | by Learnmore Zuze

The case against the prosperity gospel

A story is told of a dog that died. The owner loved his dog so dearly that he went to his pastor and said, "Pastor, my dog has died this morning. I have one request which, if you grant, I would be grateful forever. Please, could there be a…

Published: 01 Jul 2013 at 13:08hrs | 2 | by Learnmore Zuze

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