Columnist / Patson dzamara
Statement on ZRP's Statement regarding missing Itai Dzamara
On March 9, 2015, my brother Itai Dzamara was abducted by unknown men while getting a shave in Glen View 7.A report was made to the police on that particular day. Surprisingly, the police was ...Published: 27 Mar 2018 at 10:30hrs | | by Patson Dzamara
Of hope among illusions
Saturday the 18th of November 2017 shall forever be remembered as the day which inscribed an indelible feature in the history of Zimbabwe. On that day, an entire nation conspired to run away from Sata...Published: 01 Dec 2017 at 15:51hrs | | by Patson Dzamara
Zimbabwe: Choosing between the devil and Lucifer
The past few days have left me awestruck. I witnessed many things I have never seen in Zimbabwe since my birth and learnt more about my fellow countrymen than ever before. It was surreal and monumenta...Published: 23 Nov 2017 at 00:04hrs | | by Patson Dzamara
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 forma...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. ...Published: 25 Sep 2017 at 08:17hrs | 10 | 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 ...Published: 29 Aug 2017 at 14:30hrs | | 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 sa...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 ...Published: 22 Aug 2017 at 06:59hrs | 1 | 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...Published: 12 Aug 2017 at 13:39hrs | | 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...Published: 11 Aug 2017 at 15:00hrs | 1 | 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 precar...Published: 02 Aug 2017 at 12:20hrs | | by Patson Dzamara
Much ado about nothing
Zimbabweans are an excitable bunch. Indeed, we love things. Our propensity for trivia is second to none. As such, it is very easy for us to be dazzled and distracted by anything. Not only that, we see...Published: 02 Aug 2017 at 07:41hrs | | 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 precari...Published: 31 Jul 2017 at 12:36hrs | | 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 Negrit...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 ans...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 hallucinati...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 Negrit...Published: 18 Jul 2017 at 16:50hrs | 10 | 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 e...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' ...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 th...Published: 04 Jul 2017 at 21:52hrs | | 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 o...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 o...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...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 t...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...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 pre...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. Mug...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, Ro...Published: 04 Jun 2017 at 12:28hrs | 1 | 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 a...Published: 03 Jun 2017 at 14:09hrs | | by Patson Dzamara
Long Read: Zimbabwe's make or break moment
Since its formation, in 1980, Zimbabwe has never seen such low moments. It is remarkable, given that we have hogged the bottom of the barrel from inception. Chiefly because of ZANU PF's mismanagement,...Published: 22 Apr 2017 at 17:45hrs | | by Dr 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 thems...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...Published: 06 Feb 2017 at 18:11hrs | | by Patson Dzamara
There is real hope for Zimbabwe
The unprecedented rise of the citizens' movement in Zimbabwe gave ordinary citizens a loud and bold voice.After the disbanding of the GNU and the 2013 elections, Itai Dzamara was the first cit...Published: 02 Feb 2017 at 19:03hrs | 1 | by Patson Dzamara (Khuluma Afrika)
We can't keep complaining, and protesting, its time to start providing solutions
The problems facing Zimbabwe are not an act of God, or the sad eventuality unforeseen circumstances. They are manmade disasters. This is not a new analysis, or a space found analysis. It is common kno...Published: 29 Jan 2017 at 20:59hrs | | by Patson Dzamara (Khuluma Afrika)
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 ...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 , 2016...Published: 10 Oct 2016 at 17:17hrs | 1 | 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 ...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 ho...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 lead...Published: 23 Sep 2016 at 16:37hrs | | 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...Published: 14 Sep 2016 at 16:56hrs | | by Patson Dzamara
I will never flee Mugabe
Fellow Zimbabweans, I have received several inquiries regarding my safety. I am safe and well. Thank you. I have also received unconfirmed information insinuating that the police is picking up...Published: 20 Aug 2016 at 16:46hrs | 1 | by Dr. Patson Dzamara
Official statement on revelations of Itai Dzamara's whereabouts
PRESS STATEMENT ON ITAI DZAMARA Date: 30 May, 2016 It's almost 15 months since the diabolic abduction of Itai Dzamara. From the onset ...Published: 30 May 2016 at 12:56hrs | | by Dr. Patson Dzamara
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