Columnist / Ps
Crackdown on NGOs could impact election observation
Zimbabwe is pressing ahead with a controversial Bill that critics say seeks to criminalise the operations of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working in the country.According to senior go...Published: 24 Mar 2022 at 05:29hrs | 4 | by IPS
Buying a housing stand
Around the world, most homeowners make use of mortgages and traditional financing to purchase homes and properties.However, for many years, this option has not been widely available to most Zi...Published: 20 Mar 2022 at 06:28hrs | | by Jonathan Thompson
The Transfer of Title Deeds 101
WE have been discussing over the past few weeks' actions that a homeowner can take to help sell their property for the desired price. So you have done all these things, and now you have an offer...Published: 20 Feb 2022 at 08:53hrs | | by Real Estate Issues, with Jonathan Thompson
Zanu-PF's oppressive politics has cowed the populace
IT is time to put in place a new and different way of doing politics in Zimbabwe because Zanu-PF has failed and brought us to the brink of ruin. Zanu PE's oppressive, exploitative and manipula...Published: 03 Feb 2021 at 06:23hrs | | by Tapson Muchena
Is Mnangagwa govt new dispensation?
WHEN President Emmerson Mnangagwa came into office through a military-assisted transition, he immediately called his government a Second Republic or New Dispensation.It is critical to have an ...Published: 05 Dec 2020 at 06:06hrs | | by PS
Money grows on trees - don't uproot them
Jennifer Handondo, a small-scale farmer of Choma district in southern Zambia, plants food crops such as maize mostly for her family's needs.Because of uncharacteristically high temperatures an...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 07:35hrs | | by IPS
Who is a winner on Zimbabwe Sanctions?
This week has just ended with a government official retired general Anselem Sanyatwa and his wife Chido added to the sanctions list. This make him to be the first government official to be put into th...Published: 03 Aug 2019 at 16:47hrs | 1 | by Tolexy Hups
Zimbabwe removes barriers to solar energy expansion
Power-short Zimbabwe has removed import duties on solar-energy-related products, from batteries to cables, and mandated that all new construction in the country include solar systems, government offic...Published: 21 Jul 2019 at 10:18hrs | | by Thompson Reuters Foundation
Churches to expose people plotting to remove Mnangagwa
WE, the collective of over 100 likeminded peace loving Civic Society Organizations, Community Based Organizations and churches across denominations from across Zimbabwe that are representative o...Published: 06 Jun 2019 at 14:00hrs | | by CSCJF (Pastors and Bishops)
No one has the right to cause anymore bloodshed in Zimbabwe
CHURCHES AND CIVIC SOCIETY FORUMPRESS STATEMENTON THECURRENT SOCIO, ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL SITUATION IN ZIMBABWEReleased at BULAWAYO, this 6th day of J...Published: 06 Jun 2019 at 12:55hrs | 2 | by Pastors and Bishops
Price hikes thwart salary increase relief
Janet Ncube*, a nurse who like all civil servants received a 29% salary increment on Monday, got angry when she woke up to the news of an effective 94% price increase for bread only a day later....Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 18:38hrs | | by James Thompson
Presidential scholarships for 2019 - 2020 academic year
PRESIDENTIAL AND NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2019/2020 ACADEMIC YEAR The Presidential and National Scholarships De...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 08:49hrs | 8 | by Presidential scholarships
Mnangagwa offering scholarships to study in Russia and Azerbaijan
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED BY THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION AND THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN FOR THE 2019/2020 ACADE...Published: 19 Jan 2019 at 19:32hrs | | by Presidential And National Scholarships Department
Women to face sexism in Zimbabwe elections - 'Witch', 'prostitute'
Since 2008 Zimbabwe has been holding harmonised elections whereby representatives of local authorities‚ parliament [National Assembly and Senate]‚ provincial councils and‚ most importantly‚ th...Published: 24 May 2018 at 15:06hrs | | by James Thompson
The dark chapter of Zimbabwe's history that won't go away
With Zimbabwe's new President Emmerson Mnangagwa just concluding a 100-day timeline to addresses what he considered the country's most pressing issues, which focused on economic revival, human rights ...Published: 29 Mar 2018 at 08:24hrs | | by IPS
Sekuru Munya's prognostications - Zimbabwe after the elections
I was sitting in companionable silence with my Sekuru Munya, enjoying sundowners on the stoep of his farmhouse. As the night settled, thousands of diamonds were splashed across the velvet of the Masvi...Published: 05 Mar 2018 at 06:47hrs | | by Tapson Muchena
Zimbabwe is being betrayed by the MDC - The opposition must think outside the box
Morgan Richard Tsvangirai stands as a giant in Zimbabwe politics. More than any other, he has taken the fight up to ZANU PF for the last 18 years and he has paid dearly for his courageous stance. At a...Published: 14 Feb 2018 at 10:09hrs | | by Tapson Muchena
There is not a moment to be lost
The dust has settled. ZANU PF's factional war has been fought and won. ZANU PF has tightened its grip on power and the military has come out into the open as the powerbroker in Zimbabwe. Mnang...Published: 16 Jan 2018 at 11:33hrs | | by Tapson Muchena
A clear and present danger - Zanu-PF strategy to rule forever
A new era has dawned in Zimbabwe… or has it? In recent weeks, to popular acclamation and adulation, ZANU PF and the war veterans have used the military to depose the erstwhile President, install Emm...Published: 10 Dec 2017 at 07:22hrs | | by Tapson Muchena
Zanu-PF forever!
The palpable elation at the departure of Robert Mugabe has suddenly evaporated amid gasps of disappointment and disbelief. President Mnangagwa's eagerly awaited cabinet has turned out to be a coterie ...Published: 06 Dec 2017 at 06:33hrs | 1 | by Tapson Muchena
That was no Zimbabwe Spring
Hundreds of thousands of Zimbabweans have taken to the streets in recent days in protest marches calling for Robert Mugabe to resign and then again to celebrate when the dictator was finally gone. Ten...Published: 25 Nov 2017 at 17:06hrs | | by Tapson Muchena
Tsvangirai must step down now!
Morgan Richard Tsvangirai is a hero who, for the past 20 years, has spearheaded the fight for freedom in Zimbabwe, taking the fight up to an evil and treacherous foe. He has endured despite be...Published: 13 Nov 2017 at 07:12hrs | | by Tapson Muchena
It's time for Tsvangirai to step down - MDC must seize the moment
Morgan Richard Tsvangirai is a hero who, for the past 20 years, has spearheaded the fight for freedom in Zimbabwe, taking the fight up to an evil and treacherous foe. He has endured despite bein...Published: 31 Oct 2017 at 11:21hrs | | by Tapson Muchena
The light goes out of Sekuru Munya's eyes
My Sekuru Munya is a war veteran. He saw bloody fighting in Manicaland during the liberation war and his badge of honour is his left calf which has a chunk of muscle missing. Since independence, he ha...Published: 16 Oct 2017 at 07:40hrs | 1 | by Tapson Muchena
No fire in the belly of Zimbabweans
Our nation is in desperate need of salvation but no saviour is going to miraculously appear among us; we Zimbabweans must redeem ourselves.Not so long ago people were being arrested and prosec...Published: 01 Aug 2017 at 11:56hrs | | by Tapson Muchena
We must demand change
It has been said that insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Zimbabweans cannot, must not, participate in another ZANU PF controlled election. That would...Published: 24 Jul 2017 at 00:09hrs | | by Tapson Muchena
Highlanders FC summoned again
The Premier Soccer League has received reports of violence and hooliganism which led to the abandonment of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match between FC Platinum and Highlanders FC played at...Published: 29 May 2017 at 20:24hrs | | by PSL
'PSMAS has come up with another method of stealing from us'
Dear Editor, On realising that their intention to raise medical aid subscriptions is being rejected by the already heavily burdened civil servants, PSMAS has come up with another method of ste...Published: 10 May 2017 at 16:39hrs | | by Concerned PSMAS Client
What it means to be a volunteer
Celebrated globally for over 30 years, International Volunteer Day (5 December) seeks to celebrate the power and potential of volunteering. For the Sage Foundation, this is a day that is close to us i...Published: 05 Dec 2016 at 08:52hrs | | by Ivan Epstein, Chairman of Sage Foundation
South African Rand's lowest point had nothing to do with Zuma?
The rand surged to a five-week high yesterday after President Jacob Zuma dropped a bombshell and withdrew a court bid to block the state capture report and a judge ordered its publication.This...Published: 03 Nov 2016 at 13:30hrs | | by Thompson Reuters
Mugabe's nightmare
ROME - In a WhatsApp video that went viral in September, a middle-aged Zimbabwean man addresses President Robert Mugabe, telling him that 90% of the people in the country are unemployed and do not con...Published: 01 Nov 2016 at 07:56hrs | | by IPS
Heath Streak knocks England out of Cricket World Cup
Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak's Bangladesh has knocked England out of the Cricket World Cup.Streak was appointed Bangladesh's bowling coach until 2016.Streak had been Zimbabwe's...Published: 09 Mar 2015 at 12:52hrs | | by David Hopps I ESPNcricinfo
Awesome debut single from Verite - Audio
05:18, 21 Jan +263 78 *** ****: Here is the Debut Single from Verite, Nyathela Ngamandla. A song full of encouragement and Hope, and Reminding us that we are almost home!! ...Published: 22 Jan 2015 at 09:40hrs | | by WhatsApps journalist
The fall of Alexandra Park School (Harare) - WhatsApp update
20:03, 14 Jan - +263 7* *** ****: The fall of Alexandra Park School (Harare).I am a concerned and upset parent at this school. Standards have been on...Published: 15 Jan 2015 at 08:33hrs | | by Concerned and upset parent
'Few voters understand what Tsvangirai stands for'
MDC-T leader Mr Morgan Tsvangirai yesterday made an emotional and desperate plea for 'like-minded' people to join hands with his party in order to address what he called a national crisis in Zimbabwe....Published: 18 Dec 2014 at 09:05hrs | 1 | by Psychology Maziwisa
SA Visa applicants penalised as VFS struggles to deal with application backlog
Visa applicants penalised as VFS struggles to deal with application backlogSouth African visa and permit applicants are facing the rigours and frustrations of being at the mercy of a processing sy...Published: 09 Dec 2014 at 10:53hrs | | by FIPSA
Zimbabwe undergoing a very worrying and disturbing financial period
Zimbabwe is currently undergoing a very worrying and disturbing financial period and it is only right that many people must feel concerned. That is understandable. However, a sizable number of people ...Published: 28 Nov 2014 at 08:13hrs | 1 | by Psychology Maziwisa
The Hedge Fund and Robert Mugabe
This article was taken from businessweek.com...Published: 23 Aug 2014 at 18:05hrs | 2 | by Cam Simpson and Jesse Westbrook
In defence of ousted Miss Zimbabwe Thabiso Phiri
I never follow beauty contests. It is only some few days ago that I came to know of a person called Thabiso Phiri. It is unfortunate I came only to know her name in bad circumstances. I even missed th...Published: 08 Aug 2014 at 16:29hrs | | by Thompson Chengeta
The Rhodes Scholarships for Zimbabwe opportunity
Welcome to the information page about the Rhodes Scholarships for Zimbabwe.Each year, there are two Scholarships available in Zimbabwe to enable outstanding students to study at the Uni...Published: 30 Jun 2014 at 18:06hrs | | by The Rhodes Scholarships for Zimbabwe
'Dogs sense that something has gone wrong with Tsvangirai'
Very few people, if any at all, would still have the courage to vouch for Mr Tsvangirai's leadership skills. Many now agree that he has failed both as a leader and a politician. Even the dogs in Zimba...Published: 07 Jun 2014 at 19:21hrs | 1 | by Psychology Maziwisa
Tsvangirai set Mugabe up for failure
When President Mugabe was re-elected almost 11 months ago, Morgan Tsvangirai's MDC was terribly bitter and, as has become customary, began to engage in a campaign of smear. They charged that Presiden...Published: 04 Jun 2014 at 18:30hrs | 1 | by Psychology Maziwisa
Work permit for Zimbabweans scam - Beware
The rally being held in Pretoria today to entice the Diaspora today by Theresa Makone under the guise of organizing work permits for Zimbabweans is both a fluke and a scam!Zimbabweans how ...Published: 25 May 2014 at 13:29hrs | | by Mdc Diepsloot
Prophet Makandiwa criticism unjustified
When severe criticisms were leveled a few months ago against Prophets Uerbert Angel and Emmanuel Makandiwa regarding the origin of their powers and the genuineness of their miracles, my initial feelin...Published: 15 Jan 2014 at 08:25hrs | | by Psychology Maziwisa
World Wide Scholarships Group partners with Nike Football Academies
World Wide Scholarships Group have partnered with Nike Football Academies top scouting platform the NIKE CHANCE. Off the back of a successful Afric...Published: 09 Jan 2014 at 07:55hrs | 1 | by World Wide Scholarships
'The mere thought of your atrocitious regime makes me feel like I want to puke' - Psychology Maziwisa told Mugabe
Here below is what Zanu-PF spokesman Psychology Maziwisa wrote when he was still with the oppressed people of Zimbabwe;...Published: 07 Nov 2013 at 07:39hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter | Psychology Maziwisa
How to Talk to a Loved One About Their Weight
How do you approach the topic of weight without sounding mean? When you see a loved one's weight headed in a physically dangerous direction, you nat...Published: 04 Oct 2013 at 04:02hrs | 1 | by Jennifer Kromberg, PsyD
Who was suppose to lose the election
Who was suppose to lose or win in the harmonized election? There is always a winner and a looser in the game!Africans we understand all the null and void, nikkuv, rigging, South African compan...Published: 07 Aug 2013 at 20:21hrs | | by Phepsi khabo
Zimbabwean golfer within chipping distance of PGA goal
Less than a month after turning pro in 2011, Nyasha Mauchaza tried to Monday-qualify for the PGA Tour's Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, N.C.Amazingly, stunningly, the native from Zimbabwe...Published: 26 Jul 2013 at 18:30hrs | | by CRAIG DOLCH Scripps Howard News Service (AP)
On mother's day, my thoughts go to Loreta Nyathi
On this Mothers Day, let us take time to appreciate our mothers and to cherish them for the splendid roles they have played, even if for brief moments in some cases, in molding us all into the men and...Published: 12 May 2013 at 17:53hrs | | by Psychology Maziwisa
Load More Stories
