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MDC, an alliance of fissures
Almost a year after the 2018 harmonised elections, the embattled MDC party continues to hit a brick wall in its efforts to be a united party.Before the unfortunate death of MDC founder, Morgan...Published: 25 Jul 2019 at 19:23hrs | 1 | by Peacemaker Zano
Open letter to Chief Ndiweni
Dear Chief Nhlanhla Ndiweni.As a concerned Zimbabwean citizen, I write this letter in dismay pertaining to the bad behaviour that you exhibited to the nation. To begin with, the path t...Published: 17 May 2019 at 06:29hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
Chamisa, an illegitimate opposition leader
In politics, legitimacy is the right and acceptance of an authority, usually by a governing law or a regime and it requires one to be certified in accordance with accepted standards of that political ...Published: 09 May 2019 at 15:23hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
Zanu-PF remains stronger, as the nation celebrates Independence Day
On 18 April every year, Zimbabweans join hands in celebrating the gains of independence that was brought by the country's freedom fighters.This year, Zimbabwe will be celebrating 39 years of s...Published: 11 Apr 2019 at 20:50hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
Government values human rights
Human rights are defined as freedoms to which all humans are considered to be entitled, and these often include the rights to life, liberty, equality, freedom of expression and many others.The...Published: 14 Mar 2019 at 17:01hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
Let's embrace the fight against sanctions
The adverse consequence of economic sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe is detrimental to its economic growth as it negatively affects the living standards of its citizens.For almost two decades, Zi...Published: 28 Feb 2019 at 14:00hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
The aftermath of violent protests and the way forward
The MDC Alliance and their regime change agenda cahoots in the civil society instigated violent protests that took place from the 14th to 16th of January 2019 and the inconceivable repercussions will ...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 13:06hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
Let's give the Presidential Advisory Council a chance
In simple terms, an advisory council is a collection of individuals who bring unique knowledge and skills which augment the knowledge and skills of the formal board of directors in order to effectivel...Published: 31 Jan 2019 at 14:21hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
Open letter to Nelson Chamisa
Dear Nelson, Hopefully this letter finds you well so that you can read, understand and appreciate my worries following the violence that took place in most parts of the country as a result of ...Published: 18 Jan 2019 at 13:50hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
ZANU PF conference, a necessary event
The ruling party, ZANU PF's 17th National People's conference which ran under the theme, 'Zimbabwe is Open for Business': In Unity, Peace Towards an Upper Middle Class Economy by 2030 is an important ...Published: 14 Dec 2018 at 09:32hrs | 1 | by Peacemaker Zano
Opposition legislators should complement Govt programmes
The Parliament of Zimbabwe consists of two chambers thus, the upper chamber which is the Senate and the House of Assembly which is the lower chamber. Parliaments are usually defined as having two main...Published: 06 Dec 2018 at 13:11hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
Chamisa should accept defeat
The proclamation by MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa that he won the 30 July Presidential elections is senseless and should not be taken seriously, but dismissed with due contempt. While pre...Published: 28 Nov 2018 at 07:06hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
ZANU-PF cadres should adhere to Party constitution
The call by the ZANU-PF's First Secretary and President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, during his address at the recently held Youth National Assembly meeting, that party leadership should abide by the party's ...Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 12:43hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
Mavhaire, a political spent-force
The crossing of floors by a political turncoat and former National People's Party member Dzikamai Mavhaire into the opposition, MDC Alliance party is a non-event, as the man has nothing to offer....Published: 04 Oct 2018 at 18:33hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
Chamisa, a failed politician
The MDC Alliance leader, Nelson Chamisa has proved that he is a failed politician after he failed to win both the 2018 harmonised elections and the Concourt ruling where he challenged President Emmers...Published: 06 Sep 2018 at 16:30hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
MDC-Alliance protests unjustifiable
The move that was taken by the MDC-Alliance supporters, early this month to demonstrate against the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, (ZEC), criticising it, of failing to announce the Presidential electi...Published: 10 Aug 2018 at 15:50hrs | 1 | by Peacemaker Zano
MDC-Alliance protests unjustifiable
The move that was taken by the MDC-Alliance supporters, early this month to demonstrate against the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, (ZEC), criticising it, of failing to announce the Presidential electi...Published: 10 Aug 2018 at 12:24hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
MDC-Alliance principal quaking in their feet
The press conference that was held by the MDC-Alliance principals at MDC party headquarters, Harvest House in Harare last Wednesday exposed the poor senseless leaders of that union and how they are fr...Published: 06 Jul 2018 at 14:01hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
Let's all rally behind ZANU-PF in the next election
With two months left before this year's harmonised elections take place, the electorate should be encouraged to make the right decision and vote for a party that has policies that are people oriented,...Published: 04 Jun 2018 at 08:52hrs | 1 | by Peacemaker Zano
Government applauded for welfare of its employees
Whenever there is development or an achievement of any sort, it is the norm for people to commend such progress.The Government of Zimbabwe must be applauded for appreciating the services offered b...Published: 10 May 2018 at 08:58hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
Mangoma should mind his business
The leader of opposition party, Renewal Democrats of Zimbabwe, Elton Mangoma must concentrate on his party business and stop making false claims against President Emmerson Mnangagwa who is working ext...Published: 28 Mar 2018 at 15:12hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
Jonathan Moyo appeals to Kagame, Mbeki, Mkapa to save Mugabe from coup persecution
Former Zanu PF politburo member Jonathan Moyo has appealed to the Rwandan President Paul Kagame, former South Africa President Thabo Mbeki, Benjamin Mkapa and other veteran politicians in Africa to in...Published: 26 Mar 2018 at 16:36hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
Winning elections, not stroll in the park for MDC Alliance
The journey to election victory is not as easy as what the principals of the MDC Alliance would have the people believe. The MDC Alliance has been holding rallies around the country, with a vi...Published: 26 Mar 2018 at 16:10hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
Chamisa should seek dialogue over protests
MDC-T leader Nelson Chamisa's hasty claim that he will embark on street protests if the Government fails to implement electoral reforms before this year's harmonised elections is a shallow decision wh...Published: 22 Mar 2018 at 13:57hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
Cooked up figures do not win election
The privately owned daily newspaper, the NewsDay, risks losing credibility after it appointed itself the MDC Alliance's mouthpiece, a position that has forced it to throw into the bin, the basic journ...Published: 20 Mar 2018 at 15:07hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
MDC-Alliance should stop harassing journalists
It is saddening that journalists who covered the MDC Alliance rally in Gweru over the weekend became victims of that party's supporters, after they were heavily stoned by rowdy members of that opposit...Published: 20 Mar 2018 at 07:01hrs | 9 | by Peacemaker Zano
MDC-Alliance should stop harassing journalists
It is saddening that journalists who covered the MDC Alliance rally in Gweru over the weekend became victims of that party's supporters, after they were heavily stoned by rowdy members of that opposit...Published: 19 Mar 2018 at 13:39hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
Residents blasts Council for failing to cut grass along roads
The MDC-T led Harare City Council (HCC) has been told to consider cutting overgrown grass along the city's roads, as this was becoming a big threat to motorists who are being obscured by the long gras...Published: 16 Mar 2018 at 08:33hrs | 1 | by Peacemaker Zano
MDC will only rule when two Sundays meet
The continuous confusion and lack of proper planning within MDC circles indicates the political death of that opposition outfit. The recent drama that took place at MDC-Alliance rally, at Hu...Published: 09 Feb 2018 at 12:29hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
Broke MDC-T in dire straits
The fact that the MDC-T led by Morgan Tsvangirai is hitting hard times on its party operations as a result of financial constrains can be a signal that truly confirms its ineffectiveness and poor part...Published: 01 Feb 2018 at 12:01hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
Chamisa should mind his business
MDC Alliance acting leader, Nelson Chamisa's claim that President Emmerson Mnangagwa is failing to curb corruption should not be tolerated but dismissed with due contempt as Zimbabwe's Anti Corruption...Published: 26 Jan 2018 at 09:25hrs | 1 | by Peacemaker Zano
Zhuwao, tasting sour grapes
It is saddening how former Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Patrick Zhuwao imprudently criticizes the new Government under the leadership of President Emmerson Mnangagwa saying Zi...Published: 11 Jan 2018 at 12:39hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
Government should be commended for tackling corruption
Steps taken by Government in fighting all forms of corruption by public officials are very commendable as many of the sectors that are central to the country's economic development had been crippled b...Published: 11 Jan 2018 at 12:37hrs | 1 | by Peacemaker Zano
New Cabinet has an opportunity to deliver
There are indeed higher expectations that the economy will soon be revived as the newly appointed Cabinet has pledged to give it maximum attention. The new Cabinet which was recently appointed...Published: 06 Dec 2017 at 15:23hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
Rift between Khupe and Tsvangirai is interminable
The rift between MDC-T leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, and his Deputy President of eleven years, Thokozani Khupe is like a horizon which never ends.Some sections of the media were awash with articl...Published: 19 Oct 2017 at 15:51hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
Council bosses should bring sanity in cities and towns
Urban and rural council bosses should heed Local Government, Rural Development and National Housing Minister, Saviour Kasukuwere's advice of restoring and maintaining sanity and order in cities and to...Published: 18 Oct 2017 at 14:02hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
Import ban of horticultural products laudable
The ban of imported fresh horticultural products by Government is a noble idea and should be applauded, as it promotes and boosts the BuyZimbabwe policy.Apart from promoting the consumption of...Published: 18 Oct 2017 at 13:51hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
Violent protests, a cause for concern
I was really troubled by violent protests which occurred in Harare's Central Business District (CBD) last Friday, 29 September 2017, where members of a social movement, #Tajamuka which is led by Promi...Published: 02 Oct 2017 at 14:52hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
Savannah Madamombe facing resistance in New York
I laughed my lungs out after watching a pitiful demonstration by MDC-T North America Province, which was led by Savannah Madamombe in New York recently.Firstly, I have realized that most Zimba...Published: 21 Sep 2017 at 06:17hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
MDC must be ashamed of itself
After browsing through some sections of media, I was shocked to realize that some handful MDC North America supporters in New York have been wasting their precious time trying to demonstrate against t...Published: 17 Sep 2017 at 15:03hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
Tsvangirai is the best person to lead coalition - Chipanga
A Mutare based musician Hosiah Chipanga has declared MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai as the best placed person to lead the grand coalition of opposition in the 2018 elections.MDC-T, MDC, PDP...Published: 17 Sep 2017 at 07:46hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
President Mugabe's call for value addition bears fruit
It is comforting that Zimbabwe, through the economic blue print, Zimbabwe Agenda for Socio-Sustainable Economic Transformation (ZimAsset) is moving a step forward in enhancing its economic and social ...Published: 17 Sep 2017 at 07:42hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
New pay structure for parastatal bosses noble
I would like to applaud Government, through the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) for its efforts in setting new payment structure for parastatal and State enterprise bosses.The move, ...Published: 28 Aug 2017 at 16:35hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
Japhet Moyo should mind his own business
Claims by Zimbabwe Congress Trade Union (ZCTU) Secretary General, Japhet Moyo that there is need for Government to call for an early deployment of foreign election observers and monitors should not be...Published: 03 Aug 2017 at 12:29hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
President Mugabe, a man of the people
The distinguishing characteristics in the mould of President Robert Mugabe and the ruling Party, ZANU-PF throw light on how the electorate has much confidence in both him and the revolutionary party. ...Published: 05 Jul 2017 at 14:25hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
MDC-Tsvangirai quaking in its boots
The MDC-T has proved that they are out of touch with reality and green with envy after President Robert Mugabe's over-subscribed Youth Interface Rally which was held in Mutare a week ago.In th...Published: 22 Jun 2017 at 06:58hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
MDC-T out of touch with reality
The MDC-T has proved that they are out of touch with reality and green with envy after the over-subscribed President Robert Mugabe's Youth Interface rally which was recently held in Mutare necessitate...Published: 21 Jun 2017 at 14:20hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
Jennie Williams, singing for her supper
The recent interview between Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA) leader Jennie Williams and a reporter of a local daily private paper depicts that the former has seen the light and lost interest in directi...Published: 16 Jun 2017 at 19:47hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
Zimbabweans must ignore Tajamuka's call
The Promise Mkwananzi led Tajamuka/Sesjikile has threatened to shut down the country next week, through demonstrations that they are urging everyone to partake. The planned shut down, they say, is a p...Published: 16 Jun 2017 at 19:42hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
Considering informal employees on International Workers Day
On the 1st of May every year, Zimbabwe joins the rest of the world in celebrating International Workers' Day. International Workers Day originated in the late 19th century when several United St...Published: 21 Apr 2017 at 10:00hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
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