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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 that you have decided to travel undermines your office, …

Published: 17 May 2019 at 06:29hrs | 1 | 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 environment.Following the death of MDC …

Published: 09 May 2019 at 15:23hrs | 1 | 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 Government of Zimbabwe, in the second republic…

Published: 14 Mar 2019 at 17:01hrs | 1 | 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, Zimbabwe has been under economic sanctions impose…

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 be felt for a long time to come.The opp…

Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 13:06hrs | 2 | 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 effectively guide a given organization or nation.…

Published: 31 Jan 2019 at 14:21hrs | 1 | 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 your rowdy MDC Alliance members.Firstly, as a y…

Published: 18 Jan 2019 at 13:50hrs | 2 | 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 categories of actors, the Government a…

Published: 06 Dec 2018 at 13:11hrs | 3 | 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 presenting his oral evidence before the Commission…

Published: 28 Nov 2018 at 07:06hrs | 1 | 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 constitution and stop debating party is…

Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 12:43hrs | 4 | 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.Mavhaire was sacked from the ruling party, Z…

Published: 04 Oct 2018 at 18:33hrs | 2 | 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 Emmerson Mnangagwa's election victory. There …

Published: 06 Sep 2018 at 16:30hrs | 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 election results at their convenience and cla…

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 election results at their convenience and cla…

Published: 10 Aug 2018 at 12:24hrs | 3 | 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 freaking out over the harmonised election…

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, listens to their problems and eager to…

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 by its employees, through among other incent…

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 extra hard to resuscitate the country's ec…

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 intervene to save former Zimbabwean Presi…

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 view to winning hearts and souls of the electorat…

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 which must not be tolerated but dismissed…

Published: 22 Mar 2018 at 13:57hrs | 1 | 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 journalistic ethos in a bid to please the fo…

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 opposition outfit.Although MDC-T leader, Nelso…

Published: 20 Mar 2018 at 07:01hrs | 11 | 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 opposition outfit.Although MDC-T leader, Nelso…

Published: 19 Mar 2018 at 13:39hrs | 3 | 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 Huruyadzo shopping centre in Chitungwiza wher…

Published: 09 Feb 2018 at 12:29hrs | 3 | 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 participation on the political ground as el…

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 Commission's (ZACC) efforts in fightin…

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 Zimbabweans were resisting 'the coup cons…

Published: 11 Jan 2018 at 12:39hrs | 6921 | 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 by the vice. In simpler terms, corruptio…

Published: 11 Jan 2018 at 12:37hrs | 2 | 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 and sworn in by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, …

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 articles, claiming that the misunderstanding between …

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 towns under their jurisdiction, if ever s…

Published: 18 Oct 2017 at 14:02hrs | 2 | 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 local products, the import ban of horticultura…

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 Promise Mkwananzi attacked vehicles, buildin…

Published: 02 Oct 2017 at 14:52hrs | 874 | 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 Zimbabweans whether inside Zimbabwe or abroad refuse…

Published: 21 Sep 2017 at 06:17hrs | 2 | 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 their home leader, President Robert Muga…

Published: 17 Sep 2017 at 15:03hrs | | 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 development through taking full control…

Published: 17 Sep 2017 at 07:42hrs | 9 | 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, which is waiting for Cabinet approval will ensu…

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 tolerated as the nation is peacefully …

Published: 03 Aug 2017 at 12:29hrs | 1 | 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. The Presidential Youth Interface rallie…

Published: 05 Jul 2017 at 14:25hrs | | 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 necessitated the embattled opposition party's atta…

Published: 21 Jun 2017 at 14:20hrs | 3 | 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 directionless politics of opposition parties i…

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 protest over alleged mismanagement of th…

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 States of America labour movements went o…

Published: 21 Apr 2017 at 10:00hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano

Let's safeguard 37 years of peace and tranquility

At her birth in 1980, Zimbabwe led by the then Prime Minister Robert Mugabe accentuated cherished values such as impartiality, forgiveness, self-worth, freedom and equality for all its citizens, thereby eking out the path to total emancipa…

Published: 12 Apr 2017 at 20:56hrs | 1 | by Peacemaker Zano

Mujuru, no shame in quitting politics

The decision by embattled National People's Party (NPP) leader, Joice Mujuru to endorse Morgan Tsvangirai, the leader of Movement for Democratic Party (MDC-T) as the presidential candidate representing the coalition of opposition parties i…

Published: 10 Apr 2017 at 07:52hrs | 1 | by Peacemaker Zano

Opposition parties should be peaceful

Political parties, candidates and non-party campaigners are vital to a healthy democracy. However, these political outfits and campaigners must be peaceful when carrying out their political activities such as demonstrations, rallies or any…

Published: 04 Apr 2017 at 14:35hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano

Mujuru seeking political mileage

It's now more than two years since former Vice President and now leader of National People's Party (NPP), Joice Mujuru was expelled from the ruling party ZANU-PF. Following her ouster, Mujuru's political life has been dogged by a myriad of…

Published: 28 Mar 2017 at 14:41hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano

NERA stop being crying babies

Some reports in the media have it that eighteen (18) opposition political parties that are signatory to the National Electoral Reforms Agenda (NERA), are to hold a joint protest this Wednesday 22 March 2017, with the sole purpose of forcin…

Published: 20 Mar 2017 at 15:50hrs | 1 | by Peacemaker Zano

Coalition of opposition parties, a pie in the sky

Efforts by opposition parties to form a coalition are wishful thinking and machinations of some sections of the media who are attempting to advance an agenda of the western countries to remove the ruling government from power.It really sur…

Published: 02 Mar 2017 at 10:35hrs | 1 | by Peacemaker Zano

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