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The Godfather experiment, politics of attrition in Zimbabwe

GODFATHER experiments are made in instances of confrontation and attrition, mostly, if not always. Godfathers consider themselves to be powerful figures who wield significant influence, especially underground or behind the scenes.When a pr…

Published: 25 Nov 2023 at 07:47hrs | | by Sharon Hofisi

CCC recalls: Hope is a finite resource

HOW is one Sengezo Tshabangu's recalls of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Members of Parliament a dress-rehearsal for politics of manipulation and inconsistence in Zimbabwe?For students of synchronised politics, political repression li…

Published: 18 Nov 2023 at 19:44hrs | | by Sharon Hofisi

Chamisa's pluses ahead of Aug 23 polls

By addressing concerns about a runoff scenario, Chamisa has showcased his leadership qualities and strategic foresight, reassuring voters of his commitment to decisive victory in the first round against the incumbent Emmerson Mnangagwa.He …

Published: 11 Aug 2023 at 05:42hrs | | by Sharon Hofisi

2023 elections, Mugabe predictive intelligence

THE leader who carries off the remarks by the late President Mugabe will likely win the 2023 elections in Zimbabwe. The leader who does not let the Mugabe decision affect him at a personal level will surely win the next elections and this …

Published: 04 Mar 2022 at 17:44hrs | | by Sharon Hofisi

Idolisation of champions of corruption

We are just two days away from celebrating Zimbabwe's independence from the shackles of colonialism. For some painful years, we have been trying to decide how best we can fight the cancerous worm of corruption.As a polity, there is just on…

Published: 16 Apr 2021 at 07:00hrs | | by Sharon Hofisi

The Second Constitutional Amendment

A constitution, written or unwritten, is a blueprint on various national aspects such as freedom, aspirations or governance issues. Put simply, an amendment is an addition or alteration to a constitution. The process of amending a constitu…

Published: 19 Sep 2018 at 05:35hrs | | by Sharon Hofisi

Zimbabwe Elections 2018: The big read

Always on guard for synonyms of the word "election", I stroked through thesauruses, translations and search icons I could lay my fingertips on. I simply fell for one word-"choice". At least chosen candidates will be featured in various med…

Published: 25 Jul 2018 at 06:11hrs | | by Sharon Hofisi

Youth vote used to be insignificant in Zim polls

Today though, we know about 60 percent of those who registered to vote in this year's election largely fall under the youth category â€” never mind the constitutional definition of the term, 'youth' ends at 35 years. The sheer effort of ge…

Published: 07 Mar 2018 at 05:31hrs | | by Sharon Hofisi

On police and spot fines

In Shona folklore, the eponymous judge, Justice Jackal, allows us to always seek to temper justice with mercy. Justice Jackal is more than an animal. He is also personified as a superhuman judge - he transcends all human thinking in the re…

Published: 28 Jun 2017 at 05:00hrs | | by Sharon Hofisi

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Columnist / Sharon hofisi

ZANU-PF's voyage dambuza breaks new ground in urban mobilisation

Drug dealer remanded after being caught with dagga on farm

Madziwa man remanded for allegedly raping own daughter

Jealous husband remanded for assaulting wife over cellphone dispute

Johane Marange congregant remanded over rape of teen girl

Transporters, passengers applaud Minister Mhona over festive breathalyser and speed camera rollout

Gold ore thief axes miner

Is oppression in Zimbabwe turning us into a violent nation?

Feared rapist Mathe escapes from Prison

ZRP intercepts truck smuggling pharmaceutical products into Zimbabwe

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ZANU-PF chooses silence over service, dumps Chief Hwenje

ZANU-PF chooses silence over service, dumps Chief Hwenje

Warriors struggles to beat Qatar

Warriors struggles to beat Qatar

Mnangagwa's diplomatic calling luring African leaders

Chimombe, Mpofu seek delay in sentencing

Econet pays ZiG4.3bn in taxes

UK cleric praises Zimbabweans' resilience

'Zimbabwean men are cowards'

Mnangagwa's 2030 divides CCC

Fatal bus crash along Masvingo-Beitbridge highway

Zanu-PF luring supporters with food hampers

Jostling for Zanu-PF top post exposes fissures

ZRP in crosshairs over impounded vehicles

Bulawayo Town Clerk gets one-year extension

China grants zero tariffs on all Zimbabwe products

Pedestrians, drivers warned against headphone use on roads

Bulawayo cement plant deal collapses

Senior Magistrate Fired After Corruption Audio Leak

Workers face US$2,6m laundering charges

Bulawayo Council warns against unapproved construction

Bulawayo warns of suspected hand, foot & mouth disease outbreak

Munhenzva bus overturns near Rutenga

Mnangagwa reads riot act

Zanu-PF probes Mashonaland province over funds abuse

Dangote a potential 'game-changer' for Zimbabwe

Asiagate?: Warriors brace for Qatar

Marinica softens stance

Zimsec faces fresh criticism over exam leaks

Boost for ZiG as reserves near US$1bn

APRM panel reviews Zimbabwe's economic governance

Zesa secures US$12m to boost power supply

Zimbabwe to roll out 7-day passport service

Tagwirei to build multi-million-dollar complex to boost MSMEs

American economist attacks Mnangagwa

ZACC probes disappearance of US$4,5 million

CID Officer Dies in Muzarabani-Centenary Highway Crash

Khumbu Malinga tipped to win Nkulumane by-election

Ester Excellia Zitha enters Nkulumane by-election race

Feared rapist Mathe escapes from Prison

Is oppression in Zimbabwe turning us into a violent nation?

ZRP intercepts truck smuggling pharmaceutical products into Zimbabwe

ZANU-PF chooses silence over service, dumps Chief Hwenje

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ZANU-PF chooses silence over service, dumps Chief Hwenje

Mnangagwa reads riot act

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