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Hamba Kahle ANC, we won't miss you!

IF you are not following the unfolding electoral drama south of the Limpopo River, you can't be real.When South Africa votes, Zimbabwe catches a proverbial cold. And for good reason.Of all our neighbours - here I mean Botswana, Mozambique …

Published: 03 Jun 2024 at 07:16hrs | | by Rejoice Ngwenya

Unpacking Zimbabwe's 'well-educated' myth

The widely acclaimed narrative - correlation fallacy - that Zimbabweans are "well educated" and are some of the highly literate people on this continent is a myth. Myths build egos, not economies; neither do they make any significant contr…

Published: 09 Jun 2023 at 05:47hrs | | by Rejoice Ngwenya

The other side of Rhodesiaâ€™s education system

One of, if not the only critical aspect of the Rhodesian educational system was that it was inspired with skills. Of course, there is tons of empirical evidence on the vices of institutionalised racial, political, social and economic segre…

Published: 24 May 2019 at 14:39hrs | 3778 | by Rejoice Ngwenya

Mugabe gets rare praises

If there is one thing that former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe is commendable for â€“ and coming from me, such a compliment is a bit of a jaw-dropping, tide turner â€“ was his unwavering commitment to public education. Amidst the apoca…

Published: 28 Apr 2019 at 13:02hrs | | by Rejoice Ngwenya

Poverty, Mugabe's evil*tionary trick of subjugating 'educated' Zimbabweans

I cannot recall. Napoleon, Machiavelli, Stalin or Mao - it must be one of these ancient eccentrics who coined a phrase - or more appropriately - whose philosophical predisposition was that if one wants to exert total control over someone, …

Published: 29 Oct 2017 at 09:56hrs | | by Rejoice Ngwenya

Response to 'Biti's big bite of opposition cake'

Dear Editor I would like to respond briefly to the 'opinion piece' by Herald Political Editor, Tichaona Zindoga which appeared in the ZANU-PF - controlled broadsheet yesterday titled 'Biti's big bite of opposition cake'. I see it as n…

Published: 15 Jan 2016 at 11:23hrs | | by Rejoice Ngwenya

Of Good Whites (Landless) and Bad Blacks (Landfull)

I was born in Shurugwi, Zimbabwe and know a lot about a bad Whiteman called Ian Smith who had land. However, there were three other good whitemen in the same province:Pastor Adams, an amazing school principal who helped build Hanke Mission…

Published: 14 Jul 2014 at 06:08hrs | 3182 | by Rejoice Ngwenya

Xtreme Opinion - Sweet life after death (of Zanu-PF)!

In Zimbabwe, it is taboo to discuss one's inevitable death, let alone celebrating prospective demise of another being. Death is so much loathed. Those 'permitted' to predict it are a thrifty few who are accorded 'unique' status in society.…

Published: 18 Jul 2012 at 19:04hrs | 1722 | by Rejoice Ngwenya

Xtreme Opinion - Tsvangirai's 2013 Electoral Albatross

Iconic film-maker Animal Planet offers valuable lessons on African dictators. Even the largest of all predators, the lion, has its own pound-for-pound adversary âˆšÃ‰Â¬Â¢âˆšÂ¢â€šÃ„Ã¶Â¬Â¨âˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â‰ˆÃ¬ the buffalo bull. I insist that ben…

Published: 20 Apr 2012 at 13:41hrs | 2391 | by Rejoice Ngwenya

Blame it all on the Gushungo totem

THE single resolution I made this year is to reclaim my individual liberty, because if one is not free, he or she cannot participate in the liberation of others. But why do I feel enslaved even after 25 years of Independence, you might ask…

Published: 11 Apr 2012 at 07:01hrs | | by Rejoice Ngwenya

Xtreme Xperiences - Zimbabwe's Passport Auschwitz

Beneficiaries of Zanu-PF benevolence tend to dismiss such opinions as cruel concoctions by overzealous anti-establishment weirdoes. Yet for millions of Zimbabweans encountering disconcerting treatment at Makombe Building - our National Pas…

Published: 04 Apr 2012 at 11:10hrs | 1149 | by Rejoice Ngwenya

My Next Sabbath Prayer on Zanu-PF

Xtreme Opinion to God This WeekOur Almighty God and Father in Heaven: on this Sabbath Day that thou hast created and sanctified for Believers to glorify thy name, in my unworthy filthy sinfulness, I approach thy Throne of Grace in pursuit …

Published: 21 Mar 2012 at 16:19hrs | | by Rejoice Ngwenya

The Art of Self-immolation - Zanu-PF style!

In skydiving circles, it is accepted âˆšÃ‰Â¬Â¢âˆšÂ¢â€šÃ„Ã¶Â¬Â¨âˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â‰ˆÃ¬ scientifically proven for that matter - a 'bullet-shape free fall' not secured with a chute may attract terminal velocity of around ninety metres per second. W…

Published: 15 Mar 2012 at 16:45hrs | 887 | by Rejoice Ngwenya

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Mnangagwa pushes Zanu-PF to implement resolutions

ZPRA war vet plans solo anti-govt protest

Fresh charges for Prophet Magaya's bodyguard

Zimbabwe faces recurrent flood crisis

Education Ministry to Launch ‘One Pupil, One Tablet - One Student, One Laptop' Programme

Speculation mounts over Sibanda replacing Mohadi as Vice President

Ministry of Transport Showcases E-Tag System to Journalists at Ntabazinduna Tollgate

Zimbabwe police deploys body cameras to its officers nationwide

Gwanda man in dock for US$370 supermarket raid

State proposes 35 years for Chimombe, Mpofu

Zinara, ZBC joint licensing regime challenged In court

Harare man offers US$5 maintenance

Mpofu apologises, Chimombe offers restitution

World Bank says Zimbabwe's near-term economic outlook positive

Zimbabwe braces for severe storms, flooding

24 babies at Chikurubi prison complex

Chimombe, Mpofu plead for leniency - cite 24 children

Zimbabwe in tough pool for 2027 Rugby World Cup

Audit uncovers US$391k theft at Dabula Community Co-operative

Mnangagwa promotes 21 Air Force officers

Iron, steel industry set to become largest employer

Zimbabwe crude oil import bill set to fall

Zimbabwe owes US$1.7bn to pensioners, schools, contractors

Magwegwe West residents begin erecting makeshift homes

Boyz DzaMdara receive US$60 000 Presidential Fund

US$ assets will be safe under Zimbabwe's mono currency transition

Zimbabwe's inflation continues downward trend

TB stigma remains high in Zimbabwe

How reliable is Zimbabwe's claim of economic growth?

Timex Global Praises Insiza Community for Hospitality at Greystone Secondary Prize-Giving

Farm Productivity Rises, Challenging Critics of Zimbabwe's Land Reform

Zambian jailed for insulting Hakainde Hichilema

Joel Luphahla takes over as FC Platinum coach

Masiyiwa warns youth against 'mbinga culture'

Dembare summoned over Chibuku Super Cup chaos

Bulawayo-born songbird spreads wings in SA

Traffic snarls between Kadoma and Kwekwe after truck collision

Kadoma Road Traffic Accident Claims Three Lives

Stanbic Bank increases CAZ annual donation to US$25,000

ZANU-PF condemns 'looting' of party donations amid Christmas drive

Zanu-PF plans 2030 mass endorsement rally

Police launch manhunt after Chitungwiza murder

Matatu's elevation sparks murmurs among some former Zanla commanders

Villager dies after homestead fight

Zimbabwe trials locally-produced hard wheat

Highlanders' costly 'No' to Chivayo and Benjani

Zimbabwe airports upgrade boosts investor, airline confidence

Mutapa pumps US$100m into State firms in turnaround drive

Mighty Warriors miss out on 3-nation title

Warriors camp in turmoil as Afcon countdown begins