Columnist / Patrick guramatunhu
Of all the feeble excuses for imposing Z$ Minister Ncube's takes the biscuit - sanctions, very original too
Of all the feeble excuses proffered by this Zanu PF regime for ending the use of the multi-currency basket in favour of the local currency as the only legal tender; Minister of Finance, Professor Mthu...Published: 18 Jul 2019 at 09:43hrs | 4060 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
We rewarded Zanu-PF with absolute power for rigging elections, sowing the wind to reap whirlwind - have we finally learned the l
"Zimbabwe is burning. The country is in the throes of a serious political and socio-economic crisis. The resolution of this crisis has become a matter of extreme urgency. It is clear that soft-landing...Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 20:42hrs | 276 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
We rewarded Zanu PF with absolute power for rigging elections, sowing the wind to reap whirlwind – Have we finally learned the
"Zimbabwe is burning. The country is in the throes of a serious political and socio-economic crisis. The resolution of this crisis has become a matter of extreme urgency. It is clear that soft-landing...Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 00:09hrs | 1442 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'MDC went into GNU with no plan, sat and ate' - amused and irritated SADC in equal measure
"Chamisa: We went into GNU with no plan, sat and ate!" screamed the headlines in New Zimbabwe.Every SADC leader involved in the Zimbabwe political crisis during the 2008 to 2013 GNU was amused...Published: 14 Jul 2019 at 22:41hrs | 2510 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Having Zanu-PF and MDC for leaders is like having parents who are not a full shilling - life is hell-on-earth
In the rural village where I grew up lived an odd couple, both the husband and wife were "not a full shilling", people said. As luck would have it, the two were blessed with a child. The two would not...Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 19:57hrs | 838 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Civil servants get 40% pay rise (30% cut given 100% inflation), thin end of very thick hyperinflation wedge
"CIVIL servants yesterday started receiving a cushioning allowance while the National Joint Negotiating Council (NJNC) convened a meeting to discuss an increment and other conditions of service for Go...Published: 11 Jul 2019 at 06:39hrs | 5238 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'MDC will overthrow Zanu-PF before 2023' - irony of irony, ones foolishly keeping illegitimate regime in power
The country is in serious trouble with unemployment a nauseating 90%; basic services such sheath and education all but collapse; facing fuel, cash and medicine shortages; 19-hour power cuts; 5.7 milli...Published: 09 Jul 2019 at 10:00hrs | 1375 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Zanu PF will not turn around economy' said MDC A, gleefully - neither will you, just want TA
MDC Vice President Professor Welshman Ncube says the current Zimbabwean government is poised for failure and anyone pinning their hopes on it will be disappointed."Is there still anyone who st...Published: 04 Jul 2019 at 15:18hrs | 1526 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Minister Ncube you are printing Z$ 400 m to pay for increased expenditure = financial indiscipline. Simple!
"ZIMBABWE will print ZWL$400 million bond notes which it says will be drip-fed into the economy to cover the gap left after government banned the use of multi-currencies in local transactions," report...Published: 03 Jul 2019 at 07:37hrs | 2104 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Mnangagwa is not bothered of Z$ disaster consequences no more than fable cat is of the bell
"Belling the Cat is a fable concerns a group of mice who debate plans to nullify the threat of a marauding cat," explained Wikipedia."One of them proposes placing a bell around its neck, so th...Published: 01 Jul 2019 at 07:37hrs | 7278 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'We are not USA must use Z$' argue Professor Chakravarti - no common sense nor integrity, must shut up
"Ever since we dollarised, everybody has been benchmarking against the US dollars," said Zimbabwe economics lecturer Professor Ashok Chakravarti."We are not the United States of America, we ar...Published: 27 Jun 2019 at 21:31hrs | 2307 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Banishing forex trading is 'Good times are back!' for chefs, 'Nhamo yamakandiwa yadzoka!' for povo
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor, Dr John Mangudya has cleared the air on a number of issues surrounding the abolition of the multi-currency system, among them clarifying that recipients of dia...Published: 27 Jun 2019 at 13:54hrs | 3748 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Scrapping US$ as legal tender will 'cushion' against US$ pricing – imposing rotten Z$ will stifle trade
Zimbabwe scrapped the Z$ in November 2008 and introduced the basket of multi-foreign currency for one very good reason - it had become impossible to do business in Z$. Because of the hyperinflation, t...Published: 25 Jun 2019 at 16:14hrs | 2867 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Prices have dropped 19% in US$ terms but soared in RTGS$' says Ncube - scrap RTGS$ then, cowardly lion pulling his own tail
FINANCE Minister Mthuli Ncube says prices of basic goods in terms of RTGS$ were "grossly inflated" adding that Treasury calculations indicate prices were in fact going down. "Prices for b...Published: 23 Jun 2019 at 17:12hrs | 2566 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'We are NOT a failed state' says Cross - incompetent MDC in denial has made bad governance worse
"I thought we had seen everything that this country of ours could throw at us, but the situation right now looks like nothing we have seen before. Prices have quadrupled and continue to rise inexorabl...Published: 19 Jun 2019 at 15:05hrs | 2359 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Mudenda calls for new GNU - last was soft-landing for Zanu PF, not this time
Zanu PF Speaker of parliament, Jacob Mudenda, calls for the formation of a new GNU."We enjoyed serenity of politics during the GNU. That spirit must come back. It must come back."I pray to...Published: 18 Jun 2019 at 07:33hrs | 6615 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'MDC A will give dialogue a chance' - to what end if chance of free 2023 elections is zero
The people of Zimbabwe risked life and limb to elect Morgan Tsvangirai, Tendai Biti, Nelson Chamisa, David Coltart and the other MDC A leaders into power on the promise the party will deliver the demo...Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 19:11hrs | 552 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Zanu-PF will 'solve corruption by making it fair' - 'No, it will work. Simple!'
The one thing Robert Mugabe has instilled in his Zanu-PF cronies is the believe that they know what they are doing when in reality they have no clue. Who can ever forget Mugabe's long speeches "full o...Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 19:03hrs | 311 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'MDC A will give dialogue a chance' - to what end if chance of free 2023 elections is zero
The people of Zimbabwe risked life and limb to elect Morgan Tsvangirai, Tendai Biti, Nelson Chamisa, David Coltart and the other MDC A leaders into power on the promise the party will deliver the demo...Published: 15 Jun 2019 at 09:13hrs | 615 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Striking, new Bill has 20 of 23 POSA clauses,' says Mwonzora - idiot, expected democratic changes
"Recently, the government of Zimbabwe, through the Minister of Home Affairs, introduced the Maintenance of Peace and Order Bill to Parliament (MOPA). This Bill, that will replace the reviled Public Or...Published: 12 Jun 2019 at 17:58hrs | 3139 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'To keep questioning legitimacy is undemocratic' - insane not to, especially after 39 years of rigged elections
A true friend will give you sound advice even if that is not what you want to hear. Indeed, a true friend would rather risk souring the friendship by giving the sound advice then give misleading infor...Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 19:41hrs | 1073 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Zanu PF rigged 2018 elections and is, ipso facto, illegitimate - condemn EU backdoor legitimacy
Zimbabwe and the EU have started re-engagement talks which the Zimbabwe government hopes will culminate in the EU, IMF, WB and other international lenders bankrolling Zimbabwe's economic programme, fo...Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 08:55hrs | 2301 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Inflation will be 10% by December' boasted Ncube - end corruption and pariah state curse
When the then Minister of Finance, Bernard Chidzero, introduced the 1990-1995 Economic Structural Adjustment Programme (ESAP) he assured the people adjustment was routine and necessary in gearing the ...Published: 04 Jun 2019 at 09:38hrs | 2008 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Now Zanu PF has MDC in pocket, can thugs 'walk the line between controlled greed and madness'
"The 'new' regime can be viewed from different angles, but the nub of it is this: there's a recognition that the economic fiasco of the last 20 years was suboptimal, but Emmerson Mnangagwa and his fel...Published: 29 May 2019 at 09:49hrs | 2630 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Con Court Malaba let us down,' says Chief Ndiweni – true, but so too did you, Chamisa and we the people
Chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni torched a storm when he graced and addressed the MDC congress in Gweru on Saturday. The chief criticised the Zanu-PF government and Judiciary for failing the nation whic...Published: 27 May 2019 at 16:53hrs | 4788 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'My politics is about masses living decent lives' says Gutu - they don't, proof it is about selling-out
"I can never, ever be happy when the majority of Zimbabweans continue to live in penury and deprivation. My politics is all about ensuring that ordinary people in the village and townships live a dece...Published: 25 May 2019 at 16:13hrs | 874 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Ncube, super-duper PAC member, blame povo for fuel price hike - how arrogant
"Presidential Advisory Council member Trevor Ncube has blamed ordinary Zimbabweans for the step taken by the central bank to liberalise the price of fuel by removing the 1:1 exchange rate," reported B...Published: 22 May 2019 at 07:19hrs | 1712 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'It is my singular honour to launch Political Dialogue' - yes, and nation's collective insult
"It is my singular honour and privilege to welcome you all to this wonderful occasion, as we witness the historic launch of our Political Actors Dialogue. This marks a significant landmark in the hist...Published: 19 May 2019 at 12:40hrs | 1850 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
ZESA sue Minister for $414k – load shedding is collective punishment for untouchables' sins
The tragedy in Zimbabwe is that those who can least afford it have again and again been forced to subsidise the filthy rich. One prime example is Finance Minister, Mthuli Ncube's 2% tax on all electro...Published: 18 May 2019 at 20:25hrs | 3114 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Zanu PF to review wages again as prices double every 21 days - back on hyperinflation roller-coaster
"Government says it will award its workers another pay increase in June as prices of basic commodities continue to sky rocket, eroding the purchasing power of disposable incomes," reported Bulawayo24....Published: 16 May 2019 at 17:17hrs | 1679 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
ED envy Ramaphosa's 57.5% free votes, blatantly rigged to get 50.8% and now he is stuck
"Congratulations @CyrilRamaphosa on your election victory. We wish you success as you build a strong and prosperous South Africa, and look forward to working closely together as we further strengthen ...Published: 14 May 2019 at 07:26hrs | 2117 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Chamisa is de jure leader as per 2.6m votes' - focus, at issue is appointments
Too many cooks spoil the broth. MDC has certainly suffered the ill effects of having too many learned lawyers. One says one this the second says that and the third says something else that is neither ...Published: 11 May 2019 at 08:31hrs | 5399 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'GNU is the solution to disputed elections' - rigged, can't even get that detail right
It has taken nearly 40 years for some people to formulate the outline root causes of the country's economic meltdown and political paralysis - a pariah state ruled by corrupt and vote rigging thugs. A...Published: 08 May 2019 at 00:11hrs | 2580 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Zanu PF dismiss sabre-rattling UK invasion - povo will not, welcomed 2017 coup
The story of the British planning to invade Zimbabwe should be dismissed as far-fetched. The Sunday Times, citing a leaked National Security Document, said Williamson "ordered military chiefs ...Published: 06 May 2019 at 20:45hrs | 829 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
MDC-A will still be corrupt and incompetent after congress - it is undemocratic and thus incapable self-renewal
In 2016 Professor Jonathan Moyo, then Zanu PF Minister and chief strategist and propagandist, said "Zanu PF will never reform itself out of office!" It was one of those rare moments in the spin-doctor...Published: 06 May 2019 at 13:33hrs | 1223 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
ICG Capital (UK) secure US$5 b bailout for Zanu PF - even as US$15 b swindlers continue looting
"A United Kingdom based international financial consultancy firm, ICG Capital and Finance Corps Limited - in partnership with five top-tier United States banks - has tabled a US$5 billion debt restruc...Published: 03 May 2019 at 17:02hrs | 3583 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Darkest hour is before dawn!' - after 39 years of sinking into the darkest abyss, what dawn
Obert Gutu is just an empty drum making a lot of noise! He is just one of the MDC leaders who, having tasted the good life of the political gravy train during the 2008 to 2013 GNU, has fought tooth an...Published: 30 Apr 2019 at 19:49hrs | 1594 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Mnangagwa lured 2018 voters with war tales' - damned lie, he rigged the election
As Zimbabwe's economy sinks deeper and deeper into the morass the tension and panic in Zanu PF circles is palpable. The regime rigged last year's elections and was super confident that it will rig the...Published: 29 Apr 2019 at 07:43hrs | 3060 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'No elections for 10 years whilst focus on reconstruction' - what if leaders focus on corruption, what then
"Elections have become a problem that has sunk us into vicious violence, unreformed state institutions, political and economic strife.Let us do away with them for 10 years and focus on reconst...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 06:36hrs | 601 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Cannot separate democracy and discipline' says Moyo - have neither and no common sense to see it
Zanu-PF leaders are once again up in arms blaming business operators for the country's worsening economic situations as shown by the increasing prices of goods and services - if they can be found give...Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 07:56hrs | 973 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Be proud of freedoms espouse by 2nd Republic' said navel gazing ED - luxury nation can now ill afford
"Our freedom, independence and the proud heritage left for us by our departed heroes and heroines who paid the supreme sacrifice for the freedom we enjoy today. We have within our blood, the traits of...Published: 20 Apr 2019 at 08:23hrs | 842 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Price control is the way to go' - Zanu PF rigged elections only to impose voodoo economic policy
"For a country that has no currency of its own, no competitive industry and no jobs, price control is the way to go in order to protect the poor." said Deputy Minister of Information, Energy Mutodi. "...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 18:23hrs | 1915 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
If USA 'stand with Zim' then remove the sanctions - only dimwit would want sanctions lifted
"The United States of America Embassy in Harare has come under fire for posting a status on Twitter saying America stands with Zimbabwe as the country celebrate its 39th Independence," reported Bulawa...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 18:20hrs | 532 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Sudan's revolution has melted the core - pray, new cast is not yet another dictatorship
"In his first televised address, Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan Abdelrahman said he was also cancelling a night curfew ordered by his predecessor and ordered the release of all prisoners ja...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:38hrs | 243 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Be wary of political gladiators' moans Mnangagwa - what is to fear in another 'legal' coup
"If any members or structures of the party have any grievances, the laid-out rules, regulations and procedures must be followed," Mnangagwa told his Zanu-PF Youth League members. "As you carry...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 19:24hrs | 1543 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Bank fined US$18 million for violation US sanctions – sanctions are now hitting the target, great
"Dear Zimbabwe US sanctions against Zimbabwe are not targeted. They affect all of us. Don't listen to the United States Embassy propaganda," Trevor Ncube said.Ncube was speaking after the Unit...Published: 11 Apr 2019 at 20:49hrs | 2188 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Regional trade will cure Zim fragile economy' WB proscribed - this is false medicine, I hate false medicine
"The increases in prices that we have witnessed since October last year will affect the growth rate for 2019. For 2018, in the first quarter the growth was real, but it was then disturbed by the last ...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 19:30hrs | 939 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Mnangagwa's legitimacy is derived from the law' - how so, process was 'flawed and illegal'
Every time Lovemore Madhuku opens his mouth; more often than not, he has left one in no doubt that he is not irrational. He has been at it again. "The legitimacy of the president or government...Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 09:07hrs | 1711 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Zimbabwe is an amazing place to live' boasted Cross - not for the millions living in abject poverty
When Zimbabwe gained her independence in 1980, the country had the potential to become a prosperous nation, the South Korea of Africa. The last 38 years of corrupt and tyrannical Zanu-PF dictatorship ...Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 08:13hrs | 1075 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
MDC A lost by-election because it 'failed to rekindle 1999 ideology' - as alien to MDC as a wing is to a pig
The MDC Alliance's sheer incompetence is breath-taking; they cannot even admit that the rigged Cowdray Park Council by-elections were rigged!"As flawed as our electoral system is this loss can...Published: 01 Apr 2019 at 15:02hrs | 1325 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
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