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The Looming Political Storm: Can Zimbabwe afford another military-backed leader?

As Zimbabwe hurtles toward the planned 31 March protests, a political storm is brewing. The calls for Vice President Constantino Chiwenga to take over from President Emmerson Mnangagwa are growing louder, with some, like Blessed Geza, argu…

Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 22:22hrs | 2066 | by Nomalizwe Mbulu

Will Zimbabweans answer Blessed Geza's call for protest?

As Zimbabwe approaches March 31, 2025, the nation faces a pivotal moment. Blessed Geza, a controversial war veteran and former ZANU-PF insider, has called for an uprising against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration. His impassion…

Published: 19 Mar 2025 at 17:31hrs | | by Nomalizwe Mbulu

COVID-19: Not all Southern African countries have conformed Omicron variant cases

How did travellers from Southern Africa get banned from entering the UK, US and many western nations over the new Covid-19 variant, Omicron when most of the reported cases are in Western countries?This is a question being asked by most com…

Published: 28 Nov 2021 at 16:41hrs | 42 | by Nomalizwe Mbulu

Who will miss out being buried at the Heroes Acre, Mnangagwa or Mugabe?

Being buried at the Heroes Acre seems to be very important for members of Zanu-PF when they are gone. It is an honour that appears to be bestowed to those who are loyal to the party not necessarily the country or the people of Zimbabwe as …

Published: 12 Nov 2017 at 09:49hrs | 13 | by Nomalizwe Mbulu

Who is next on Grace Mugabe's chopping board if she successfully ousts Mnangagwa?

Who will be next if President Mugabe and wife Grace are successful in their plot to oust vice-president Emmmerson Mnangagwa four years after they did the same Joice Mujuru following allegations of witchcraft and treason.Mnangagwa is accuse…

Published: 08 Oct 2017 at 10:17hrs | 15 | by Nomalizwe Mbulu

Zimbabweans are enablers and are to blame for Mugabe thinking Zimbabwe is 2nd most developed country in Africa

It is easy to blame our 93-year-old president for all the things that go wrong in the country but I think it is high time we look at ourselves in the mirror and see exactly what we really are, enablers.When Mugabe says 'the Zimbabwe he kno…

Published: 02 Jun 2017 at 14:54hrs | 7 | by Nomalizwe Mbulu

Jonathan Moyo wishes he could grow an Afro in solidarity with SA kids

Professor Jonathan Moyo has stood in solidarity with SA kids who are protesting over racist school rules.The professor said had it not been due to every men's nightmare, boldness, he would have grown an Afro in support of students at Preto…

Published: 03 Sep 2016 at 09:57hrs | 1347 | by Nomalizwe Mbulu

'Mugabe poorly served by people he gave positions, mansions, cars,' moans minister

Manicaland provincial minister Mandi Chimene has criticised some politicians for being ungrateful by allegedly leading a new ruling Zanu PF party bid to force President Robert Mugabe's resignation.Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa is said …

Published: 04 Apr 2016 at 21:04hrs | 11 | by Nomalizwe Mbulu

Mugabe or Mnangagwa; the ground is ripe for either to create their own dynasty

Zimbabwean politics is very peculiar in that there is a veneer of democracy but everyone knows that it's a facade but there is no evidence to call out the elephant in the room.Zimbabwe is a nation of educated people, which can be a very po…

Published: 15 Jan 2015 at 17:56hrs | 18 | by Nomalizwe Mbulu

Grace Mugabe likely to triumph succession race as she gives husband bold ultimatum

Grace Mugabe has given strong indications that she is the one in charge in Zimbabwe, she even dared give her husband, the president of Zimbabwe an ultimatum. No one in Zimbabwe has managed to do that without paying for it.  At separat…

Published: 21 Nov 2014 at 13:27hrs | 19 | by Nomalizwe Mbulu

Grace Mugabe crossing Muchinguri and Mnangagwa: Will they easily forget?

Grace Mugabe is riding high at the moment and has done what many in Zimbabwe have failed. She is shaking the political landscape and some have claimed that she has well and truly destroyed Zanu-PF. This is probably not her intention, it's …

Published: 20 Nov 2014 at 13:25hrs | 7964 | by Nomalizwe Mbulu

President Grace Mugabe a reality, undermine her at your own peril: Pictures

First Lady Grace Mugabe has many critics and many make the assumption that she is a fool. This could prove a fatal mistake to her opponents because she has managed to become the most powerful woman in the country while she is still 'only a…

Published: 14 Nov 2014 at 19:45hrs | 12 | by Nomalizwe Mbulu

'Zimbabwe electorate one of the most naive, docile and gullible in the world'

There have been observations that Zimbabwe is heading for dynasty rule as First Lady Grace Mugabe hinted that she may run for president.President Robert Mugabe echoed her sentiments, suggesting that if things go their way, Zimbabwe will on…

Published: 07 Nov 2014 at 23:21hrs | 4523 | by Nomalizwe Mbulu

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