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Will this be the end of an era and error?

Zimbabwe's current political conundrum is hinged on Zanu PF's weakness and the opposition's confusion. Zanu PF is engulfed in a fierce succession battle and it has never been this weak since its formation in 1963. On the other hand, the op…

Published: 31 Oct 2017 at 09:39hrs | | by Patson Dzamara

Open Letter to Zimbabweans - We have an opportunity to change our lives

Dear Zimbabwe, Fellow Zimbabweans, we have come to a watershed moment. The moment we have yearned for through the painful years of oppression is actually now waiting for us to grab it. Its a moment of transition. A better Zimbabwe is calli…

Published: 25 Sep 2017 at 08:17hrs | 13 | by Patson Dzamara

Are we going to be Mugabe's death companions?

That Mugabe together with the majority of his incorrigible minions are in the sunset of their political and earthly lives is undebatable. For most of them, political and even natural death due to old age is imminent. Ever since the formati…

Published: 29 Aug 2017 at 14:30hrs | 3 | by Patson Dzamara

Robert Mugabe day, a mockery of epic proportions

That Robert Mugabe's name is indelibly inscribed and embellished in the hall of Africa's revolutionary icons is not contestable. In his trail blazing years, Mugabe inscribed a permanent mark on the sand of Africa through vision, ideologica…

Published: 24 Aug 2017 at 14:26hrs | | by Patson Dzamara

Unpacking the monster called Zanu PF

For a number of years Zimbabwe has been meandering in the corridors of confusion, leadership failure and despondency. Lurching from one crisis to another and perpetually yearning for the ever elusive prospect of a transition has become the…

Published: 22 Aug 2017 at 06:59hrs | 2 | by Patson Dzamara

We must not be distracted by these dull side shows

Regarding who among that ZANU PF gang gets to hell before the others, I don't know and certainly don't care.As far as I am concerned, there is no better devil in that sulfurous pit called ZANU PF, whether G40 or Lacoste. Absolutely none. S…

Published: 12 Aug 2017 at 13:39hrs | 2 | by Patson Dzamara

The MDC-T needs to harvest talent

I almost jumped out of my skin after reading a rather uncharacteristic and bold assertion by Dr. Pedzisai Ruhanya. "90% of the current MDC-T leadership is not fit for purpose. Since the splits of 2005 and 2014, and more specifically after …

Published: 11 Aug 2017 at 15:00hrs | 2 | by Patson Dzamara

Zimbabwe needs Grace Mugabe

AS a Bible scholar, I understand the role of grace in our lives. In simple terms, grace is unmerited favour or assistance.Ever since the attainment of Independence in 1980, Zimbabwe has precariously and perennially lurched from one crisis …

Published: 02 Aug 2017 at 12:20hrs | | by Patson Dzamara

Zimbabwe needs Grace

As a Bible scholar, I understand the role of grace in our lives. In simple terms, grace is umerited favour or assistance.Ever since the attainment of Independence in 1980, Zimbabwe has precariously and perrenially lurched from one crisis t…

Published: 31 Jul 2017 at 12:36hrs | 1 | by Patson Dzamara

Mugabe's legacy: A case of inherited oppression

The legacy of colonialism in Africa has largely affected the idea and nature of the post-colonial State. It is in the wake of decolonisation (with all its attendant meanings) that discourses of Negritude, Pan-Africanism, Afropolitanism, Ma…

Published: 22 Jul 2017 at 13:42hrs | | by Patson Dzamara

Important questions and answers for the way forward

There is a lot of noise in the corridors of opposition politics regarding who is who and who should do what. The best way to help us map the way forward is posing critical questions and proffering answers to those questions.Questions1. Wro…

Published: 20 Jul 2017 at 16:22hrs | 1 | by Patson Dzamara

The hard truth - We are behaving like drunk monkeys

The earlier we accept the quintessential fact that ZANU PF is a mafia organisation, the better. Anyone who thinks ZANU PF is a competitor to anyone must be deeply engrossed in kindergarten hallucinations of a bygone era.As we stare the wat…

Published: 19 Jul 2017 at 09:40hrs | 1 | by Patson Dzamara

From white to black Rhodesia: A case of inherited oppression

The legacy of colonialism in Africa has largely affected the idea and nature of the post-colonial state. It is in the wake of decolonization (with all its attendant meanings) that discourses of Negritude, Pan-Africanism, Afropolitanism, Ma…

Published: 18 Jul 2017 at 16:50hrs | 25 | by Patson Dzamara

Analysis: Zimbabwe's midnight moment of hope among illusions

One erudite person once said that at midnight every tomorrow becomes today. A midnight speaks of an eternally simultaneous relationship and occurrence of two distinct elements. It speaks of exit and entrance or an end and a start in one go…

Published: 13 Jul 2017 at 12:29hrs | | by Patson Dzamara

Tribute to Itai Dzamara - my ultimate HERO

It's now 28 months since those evil intoxicated men snatched you from us mukoma. I still hold on to the hope that one day you will be with us. I look forward to you mischievously calling me 'mudhara' or 'dhokota' on this side of life as be…

Published: 10 Jul 2017 at 06:53hrs | | by Patson Dzamara

Of hypocrisy and foolishness

Only a foolish father leaves his children starving while generously providing for the next door neighbour's children.Not only was I shocked upon learning that Mugabe donated US$1 million to the AU, I was outraged!  I tried to search f…

Published: 04 Jul 2017 at 21:52hrs | 1 | by Patson Dzamara

I am not pitching a tent here - Dzamara

Our government failed to create the 2.2 million jobs they promised us in the run up to the 2013 election. With the unemployment rate hovering above 90%, the government is now creating 'jobs' by hook or crook. I understand them...time is ru…

Published: 03 Jul 2017 at 12:40hrs | | by Patson Dzamara

Government lying about Itai Dzamara

My attention was drawn to utterances which were recently made by the Home Affairs Deputy Minister, Obedingwa Mguni regarding what he alleged the government is doing about Itai Dzamara's missing. Not only were his utterances misleading, the…

Published: 27 Jun 2017 at 13:30hrs | | by Patson Dzamara

We must not wait for Mugabe to die

A loser is essentially someone who gives up before exhausting all available options. With that in mind, there is a very dangerous but widely accepted fallacy we must address, especially as we stare at the do-or-die 2018 elections. That Zim…

Published: 25 Jun 2017 at 07:46hrs | | by Patson Dzamara

Facing prison but I am not moved - Dzamara

On Friday, 23 June, 2017, I will stand before Magistrate Sande at Rotten Row Magistrates Court as she will deliver ruling over one of the trumped up charges the state has preffered against me. It is the state's case that I, together with H…

Published: 21 Jun 2017 at 13:50hrs | | by Patson Dzamara

Is Zimbabwe on the verge of an implosion?

I am aware that this will invoke several interpretations by different people based on their world views. Fully prepared for that, I wont be dissuaded from making my point.As I was praying in a bush this evening nearby the place I stay, a n…

Published: 16 Jun 2017 at 09:52hrs | 1 | by Patson Dzamara

How to uproot Zimbabwe's power intoxicated dictatorship

That Zanu-PF is a deeply entrenched, well organised and well oiled dictatorship is incontestable. That the dictator in chief, Robert Mugabe together with his equally power intoxicated minions have presided over atrocities of epic proportio…

Published: 07 Jun 2017 at 19:21hrs | | by Patson Dzamara

14 reasons why Mugabe is an unquestionable dictator-in-chief

1. Mugabe believes he is the only one who is able to lead Zimbabwe with the help of his minions.Dictatorship involves the rule of one person or one small group led by one person.2. Mugabe came into power by force as a result of the protrac…

Published: 07 Jun 2017 at 06:30hrs | | by Patson Dzamara

Like father, like mother, like children! Mugabe's entire family has become a painful curse, demon

The humanity in me has often refrained me from dragging Mugabe's children into the business of their parents. Reality has conspired to leave no other choice than to do so from today, onwards. Bona, Robert Jnr, and Chatunga, along with thei…

Published: 04 Jun 2017 at 12:28hrs | 3 | by Patson Dzamara

Mugabe is nolonger the problem

While we bury our poverty stricken selves in trivia that doesn't amount to a bag of beans, the monster is showing no signs of retreat, remorse or weariness. In its reprobate mode, Zanu-PF is willing and prepared to suck our blood to the la…

Published: 03 Jun 2017 at 14:09hrs | | by Patson Dzamara

Grace Mugabe is not the problem, Zimbabweans are

That she is a motor mouth who suffers from severe mental constipation is incontestable. How she has managed to assume and maintain the position of first lady in a country of people who pride themselves as being learned defies even kinderga…

Published: 21 Feb 2017 at 08:15hrs | | by Patson Dzamara

Dialogue key to progress: Patson Dzamara open response to Prince Noble

My dearest brother, Prince Noble My brother Prince, thank you for the prolific and timely letter. Thank you for your brutal honesty. That's what a real brother does. I receive your letter with humility and thanks.You took your time to writ…

Published: 06 Feb 2017 at 18:11hrs | | by Patson Dzamara

Zimbabwe: A village of fools?

In Zimbabwe everyone is an expert, everyone is an analyst, everyone has a strategy, everyone has a valid opinion, everyone is educated, everyone has an organisation, everyone is everything and on top of that there are over 50 registered op…

Published: 29 Nov 2016 at 08:24hrs | | by Patson Dzamara

Dzamara petition delivered to the PGHQ today

Zimbabwe Republic Police Commissioner GeneralMr Augustine ChihuriPolice General HeadquartersJosiah Chinamano Avenue, Box CY34, CausewayHarare9 October , 2016Dear Sir, RE: PETITION OVER ITAI DZAMARA'S MISSING AND ZRP'S FAILURE TO RESOLVE TH…

Published: 10 Oct 2016 at 17:17hrs | 3 | by Patson Dzamara

Letter to my brother Itai Dzamara: 17 months on, your spirit lives and fights

"17 months since the abduction of pro-democracy activist Itai Dzamara, his brother Patson Dzamara writes an emotional and hearty piece on Khuluma Afrika."Dear Itai, I am aware you cannot read this, or may not read this, yet confident …

Published: 09 Oct 2016 at 08:03hrs | | by Patson Dzamara

Dzamara reports to ZRP Harare Central Police station

GAME ONAs you are aware, I am dutifully law abiding citizen. Following the request for my audience by the Zimbabwe Republic Police, earlier today I went to Harare Central Police Station, to honour the summon.Upon arrival, I participated in…

Published: 27 Sep 2016 at 17:39hrs | | by Patson Dzamara

Zanu-PF does not change its spots

The truth of the matter is that Zimbabwe's problems are deeply entrenched in ZANU PF's leadership failure and inadequacies. Our problems are not an act of nature, they are a result of a perennial leadership drought we have experienced for …

Published: 23 Sep 2016 at 16:37hrs | 555 | by Patson Dzamara

As the end of the road nears for Mugabe regime, IMF must resist prolonging our suffering

Robert Mugabe's regime has reached the end. Out of money, out of friends, imploding from within - freedom beckons for Zimbabwe. The IMF's proposed plan to loan Mugabe money is a lifeline that will prolong our suffering and reverse our bid …

Published: 14 Sep 2016 at 16:56hrs | 1 | by Patson Dzamara

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