Columnist / Patrick guramatunhu
Cross, Ncube's reforms will never deliver economic prosperity not as long as Zimbabwe remains a pariah state
"People of Zimbabwe deserve a new day" wrote Eddie Cross in Bulawayo24. Mr Cross was writing about Zimbabwe's economic chaos, the country has already claimed the position of being the poorest ...Published: 54 mins ago | 254 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
EU lifted sanctions to join in looting of diamonds - not fooled by elephant dung smelling hyena
When the EU Foreign Ministers decided NOT to impose new and tougher sanctions on the Mnangagwa regime for failing to hold free, fair and credible elections last July and for using excessive violence ...Published: 16 hrs ago | 2625 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Will have local currency when economic fundamentals are right' - not right last 38 years and counting
One of the many reasons Zimbabwe is in this economic mess is the sheer incompetence of those running the nation's affairs. Our leaders have a knack for making a mountain out of a mole hill and thus en...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 23:06hrs | 845 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Let us control our own destiny' argue ZUNDE - whoever stopped you, mess is your own foolishness
"Zimbabwe should not look to outsiders to solve its problems. Lasting solutions can only come from Zimbabweans. International intervention is unnecessary and generally ineffective. Regionally, S...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 18:28hrs | 861 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Ncube to ask USA to lift sanctions - he must say whether elections free? Then slap him with sanctions too!
"Finance minister Mthuli Ncube is expected to travel to Washington next month and engage with US lawmakers to lift the sanctions imposed since 2001. But his trip is likely to be overshadowed by t...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 09:21hrs | 1755 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Americans call for credible political dialogue - leading to credible elections, guaranteed
"The United States calls on all sides to come together immediately in national dialogue. The dialogue process must be credible, inclusive, and mediated by a neutral third party," said US government de...Published: 13 Feb 2019 at 13:03hrs | 1470 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Pray without ceasing for peace and prosperity' argues Mnangagwa - no substitute for rule of law and competence
"It is my singular honour and privilege to be with you at this timely breakfast prayer for our nation, even as the Bible exhorts us in Thessalonians 5 verse 17 to pray without ceasing. Constant intera...Published: 10 Feb 2019 at 08:03hrs | 1664 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Opposition demand Mnangagwa withdraw soldiers - to what end, demand he steps down
If you do not know what you are looking for you are NOT going to find it! This is a maxim that rings true in Zimbabwe today. "Opposition leaders who met President Mnangagwa at State House on W...Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 21:01hrs | 4110 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Ncube explain 'how we will get to' Vision 2030 prosperity - What if we're heading for usual mass poverty, what then?
"Twenty Thirty Over the past year, there has been much talk about Vision 2030, our national growth strategy to transform Zimbabwe into a Prosperous and Empowered Upper Middle Income Society by the end...Published: 07 Feb 2019 at 07:10hrs | 1604 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'I will make Zimbabwe efficient, we will fly!' boasted Minister Ncube - yes, Mr Know-It-All
I was once in the recruiting of technicians. In walked one of the interviewee, Max, smartly dressed from head to toe. He spoke with an American accent and pronounced every word perfectly; my High Scho...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 21:35hrs | 1852 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Zanu PF blames UK MP for failing to re-engage IMF - by rigging elections, Mnangagwa delivered the coup de grace
"GOVERNMENT will continue to double down on its re-engagement policy notwithstanding the negative attempts by some British legislators to continue isolating Zimbabwe, a senior Government official has ...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 14:53hrs | 907 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Mnangagwa tells AU leaders ahead of summit 'opposition instigated recent violence' - another damned lie
Whilst a nation like German has earned a reputation for being confident and competent, Zimbabwe is now notorious for Zanu PF leaders' hen's teeth tales! Every time something fishy happens in Zimbabwe ...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 07:42hrs | 1250 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Mnangagwa admits hospitals need fixing but cannot say when - rigged elections are milestone round his neck
On Friday 1st February Mnangagwa visited Parerenyatwa Hospital and admitted that everything from the floor, walls, windows, hospital beds and bed linen, everything were in a sorry state and needed to ...Published: 02 Feb 2019 at 08:01hrs | 1474 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Who will guard the guards themselves?' - without the rule of law, no one; hence our mess
All who blame the barbarism of the Police and Army of the last two weeks on the stay-away organisers, the street protesters and/or looters have missed the point completely. The point being that Zimbab...Published: 02 Feb 2019 at 07:57hrs | 1070 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
DA leader's condemns Zanu PF barbarism lost its sting - he never criticised MDC betray
"The stability of Zimbabwe is critical to the stability of our region. The protection of democratic rights in Zimbabwe is critical to the advancement of democracy throughout the region. But more impor...Published: 01 Feb 2019 at 09:15hrs | 654 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Mugabe hollowed out Zanu PF leaving punkah-wallahs' said Godwin - true, with idiots' help they will rule for many more moons
"Mnangagwa's rule may not last very long," wrote Peter Godwin in the Spectator and Bulawayo24. Well if it was left to you, my brother, and me, I would agree with you 100%. Sadly, there many others out...Published: 26 Jan 2019 at 09:11hrs | 2338 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'What unites us is stronger than what divides us' argue Mnangagwa - weak and divided by Zanu PF insatiable greed, step down
"I invite leaders of all political parties as well as religious and civil leaders to set aside our differences and come together," said President Mnangagwa via his Twitter account."What ...Published: 23 Jan 2019 at 21:52hrs | 2164 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Appeasing Zanu PF is no solution, should know better after 38 years - must step down now, period
"Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe has condemned acts of violence, while calling for dialogue to end the political and economic dilemma in the country," reported Bulawayo24."We strongly urge ...Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 11:59hrs | 2071 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
SADC want Chamisa to lead new GNU - idiotic and dangerous fixation with recycling same deadwood
"A reliable source in the MDC standing committee who spoke to us on condition of anonymity revealed to us that the meeting between Ramaphosa and Chamisa was one of the series of meetings that have bee...Published: 15 Jan 2019 at 20:13hrs | 4385 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Angry motorist force Station selling fuel in US$ only to close – flood of anger against hardship will be unstoppable
"Motorists forced a fuel service station to close in Waterfalls after unearthing corruption where fuel was being selectively sold in US dollars only," reported Bulawayo 24."The agitated motori...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 09:39hrs | 1376 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Dark times are behind us' Ncube assure EU - how so, when just rigged elections
Man is supposed to be a creature of reason; tyrants are creatures of habit, for reason and logic count for nothing in their world. To the tyrant what is, does not matter; it is what he says is, that m...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 06:35hrs | 1843 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'We offering civil servant salary increment' promised Minister Moyo - where are you getting the money from
"GOVERNMENT has a salary increment offer for civil servants to cushion them from the prevailing economic challenges set to be tabled before a National Joint Negotiating Council (NJNC) soon, acting Pub...Published: 09 Jan 2019 at 10:49hrs | 1848 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Mnangagwa will never pay doctors a living wage - only the insane believe in stone stew
The striking doctors and teachers will never be paid a living wage because the Zimbabwe government is broke; most people accept this as a matter of fact, which it is! They want the doctors and teacher...Published: 07 Jan 2019 at 20:55hrs | 3366 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Doctors' strike is over' First Lady Mnangagwa boasted - many more strikes coming, till husband steps down
Striking junior doctors have agreed to go back to work after meeting First Lady, Auxilia Mnangagwa. "Pavavona mai zvinhu zvafamba. Vati mama zvakaoma hazvo asi todzokera kubasa. Vati vachakamb...Published: 05 Jan 2019 at 08:52hrs | 6338 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'ED to surprise with prosperous 2019' argued Mavaza - insane to allow him to last another year in power
"ED will surprise Chamisa with a prosperous 2019," Dr Mavaza argued in Bulawayo24. Why wait! Why did ED fail to surprise the whole nation with a prosperous 2018?Mnangagwa was a senior ...Published: 04 Jan 2019 at 08:39hrs | 634 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Motlanthe proposed GNU will NOT 'move Zimbabwe forward' - stop trading bronze for gold
"PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is in a catch-22 situation over whether to implement recommendations of the Motlanthe commission of inquiry into the August 1 post-election violence, which urged him to e...Published: 02 Jan 2019 at 15:34hrs | 5940 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
MDC still blame SADC for 2008 GNU's failure - to embrace change, find genuine GNU partners
"We have been told on countless times that MDC failed to implement even one democratic reform when in fact it is common knowledge that all efforts to do the same were thwarted by Mugabe and his party....Published: 29 Dec 2018 at 21:49hrs | 1308 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Ramaphosa asked to pressure ED on new GNU - SADC must act decisively before it is too late
"A few days ago I had a fruitful meeting in Pretoria with my distinguished brother and fountain of wisdom the president of the republic of South Africa His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa on a wide range o...Published: 28 Dec 2018 at 22:39hrs | 8849 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Mnangagwa is sincere about change' - so why did he rig the elections
"What kind of leaders would the armed struggle throw up?" Was the rhetorical question Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India, and the other leaders asked thems...Published: 27 Dec 2018 at 07:29hrs | 3239 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'People in Mbare have no totems' mocked Mugabe - Is that why you denied them the vote and even life!
"I remember Mugabe sometime when he said people living in Mbare do not have a totem. He is damn right," said Eddie Cross in one of his recent blubbering.The irony of that statement from Mugabe...Published: 24 Dec 2018 at 07:59hrs | 886 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
August violence scared away billions of dollars investments - rubbish, vote rigging did that
"The violent post-election demonstrations that rocked Harare and some parts of the country in August this year, may have heightened investment risk for Zimbabwe and scared away billions of dollars wor...Published: 22 Dec 2018 at 08:11hrs | 435 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Gutu revenging being booted out of MDC Alliance tent - outside pissing in
It is no secret that Obert Gutu's departure from the MDC Alliance was not a harmonious one. He joined up with Thokozani Khupe, another one who refused to join the proposed coalition, to form the MDC-T...Published: 21 Dec 2018 at 09:04hrs | 2930 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
ManU sacked Mourinho for being 6th; we are the poorest yet can't sack ED, even after 38 years - it sucks!
Manchester United (ManU) is a big football club well known and respected the world over. The team has not been doing well for the last few seasons since the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson as the team ...Published: 18 Dec 2018 at 20:21hrs | 3335 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Zimbabwe needs dialogue' argue Muleya - only dialogue with ED and Chamisa is 'Step down, now!'
"African election observers and others endorsed Mnangagwa and Zanu PF's victory, while Western observers, mainly the Americans and Europeans, were skeptical, stopping short of rejecting the outcome," ...Published: 18 Dec 2018 at 10:00hrs | 1851 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Chiwenga threatens to 'pay back (for illegitimate verdict) in hard coin' - shoot to kill, no doubt
"Cde President, you personally stretched out your hand to the opposition after Zanu PF's July 30 landslide victory. But the opposition spurned that hand," said VP Constantino Chiwenga at the Annual Za...Published: 17 Dec 2018 at 07:44hrs | 9611 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Great leaders have vision!' twittered Chamisa - alas, you don't even have common sense!
"The SECRET to a GREAT NATION is VISION, LOVE and HUMILITY by its leadership. Arrogance is always ignorance disguised as invincibility. Weak leaders boast and divide. Strong leaders reach out to unify...Published: 14 Dec 2018 at 20:08hrs | 3830 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Work with ED, there is alternative' argue Rennie - to one with atrophied brain, none!
Nigel Rennie wrote: "The whole thing was a circus. This was an example of children trying to mix it up with adults. What did the MDC think they could achieve? The MDC need to accept and realise that E...Published: 14 Dec 2018 at 15:50hrs | 1632 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Zimbabwe politicians are notoriously corrupt' confessed Obert Gutu - for once, he said the whole truth
"A good number of politicians in Zimbabwe, across the political divide, are notoriously corrupt. The narrative that corruption is ONLY domiciled in the ruling Zanu PF party is false and puerile....Published: 14 Dec 2018 at 07:42hrs | 1770 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Munyeza, a discredited Chamisa will never make illegitimate ED legitimate - stay to your branch
Brazilians are some of the most artful football players, football is the nation’s greatest passion and it shows. There was one occasion, a few years ago, when the Brazil National team looked...Published: 13 Dec 2018 at 09:54hrs | 2246 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'We want unity!' says desperate VP Mohadi - new GNU will NOT end economic meltdown
Zimbabwe's economic situation is getting worse and worse by the day; as much as President Mnangagwa and his Zanu PF friends would want to ignore it, it is now clear that they cannot do so. The regime ...Published: 11 Dec 2018 at 07:21hrs | 2441 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
The worsening economic meltdown is forcing ED to do the unthinkable - step down
"Charova sei chando, kukwidza hamba mumuti!" (It will have to be bitterly cold to force the tortoise up a tree!) one would say in Shona.Well Zimbabwe's worsening economic situation is forcing ...Published: 07 Dec 2018 at 09:01hrs | 7173 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Doctors on strike, 'hopeful ED has solutions' - vote rigging ED is now our No: 1 problem
"Zimbabwean doctors at public hospitals went on strike on Monday for the second time this year to demand better pay and conditions, a union official said, as President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government ...Published: 05 Dec 2018 at 07:34hrs | 2054 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Zimbabwe is a sovereign country' SADC tell MDC - many became failed states too
"SADC Executive Secretary Dr Stergomena Lawrence Tax has advised the opposition MDC Alliance that President Emmerson Mnangagwa's legitimacy is indisputable, underscoring that the regional bloc is prep...Published: 03 Dec 2018 at 06:55hrs | 629 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'ED has so far created 800 000 jobs' says Mangwana - figment of delusional apologist
"President Emmerson Mnangagwa's first year in office has been very successful to the extent that his main thrust has been to deal with fundamental issues like, firstly, the fundamentals that improve o...Published: 25 Nov 2018 at 17:12hrs | 2262 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Full marks, Motlanthe commission has diverted our attention from rigged election - ED is overjoyed
If the truth be told, I have not paid much attention to the antics 1st August Commission of inquiry chaired by former President Kgalema Motlanthe of SA. I had expected the commission to be a farce, a ...Published: 22 Nov 2018 at 21:08hrs | 3014 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Ramaphosa demands lifting of sanction - crying shame, one so powerful is hopelessly wrong
Zimbabwe is in serious economic and political mess and there are many who have taken to shouting "Don't panic! Don't panic!" only to help spread the panic!"Ideally, the key thing is to establi...Published: 20 Nov 2018 at 20:59hrs | 2631 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Lift sanctions, Zimbabwe has change enough 'to scold ED' - but not to stop him rigging elections
Zimbabwe is in serious economic and political trouble and there many reasons why this is so. One of these many reasons; the country is cursed with an unusually large army of corrupt and incompetent vi...Published: 17 Nov 2018 at 12:34hrs | 1192 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'I have Thatcher's iron lady resolve,' says ED - rigged election for iron grip on power, must prise free
"WHEN Margaret Thatcher was elected UK prime minister in 1979, she recognised that piecemeal change would not be sufficient to tackle the problems of labour unrest, rampant inflation and economic stag...Published: 14 Nov 2018 at 09:05hrs | 1444 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Chiwenga deployed soldiers and order shoot to kill' says Judge - pre-empting Commission, so why bother
"There is a good catch to all this. At no time did Mangota aver that the commander of the Defence Forces, Valerio Sibanda, was approached and participated in deploying the soldiers. Nor did the judge ...Published: 13 Nov 2018 at 09:41hrs | 2305 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Commonwealth condemn ED elections as 'biased and unfair' - what are we going to do about it?
In Mnangagwa's Zimbabwe but never rains but pours and now it is pouring cats and dogs! Ever since coming into a year ago following the ouster of Zimbabwe's former corrupt and ruthless tyrant, ...Published: 12 Nov 2018 at 19:06hrs | 4088 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
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