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Zimbabwe is reforming for the better

Reforming is a process of improving or changing for the better, especially as a result of correction of legal or political abuses or malpractices. Economic and political reforms are normally done over a period of time. It is imperative to …

Published: 25 Apr 2019 at 14:49hrs | 10 | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

Salary increment for civil servants laudable

The Government must be applauded for its commitment towards uplifting the welfare of its employees, as this will certainly motivate them to perform their duties more professionally and efficiently.In its effort to improve the living standa…

Published: 21 Mar 2019 at 12:43hrs | 1 | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

National dialogue an opportunity to transform Zimbabwe

National dialogue is an increasingly popular tool for conflict resolution and political transformation. Normally, it can broaden debate regarding a country's trajectory beyond the usual elite decision makers.The political events that took …

Published: 07 Feb 2019 at 13:21hrs | 1 | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

Open letter to Chief Maduna Mafu

Dear Chief Maduna, I write to you as a concerned Zimbabwean citizen who is disappointed by the path you have decided to travel which undermines your office, which should be pursuing indigenous solutions to local challenges.I understand tha…

Published: 29 Nov 2018 at 11:55hrs | 3 | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

Of corruption, misplaced priorities and inefficient service delivery

There are quite a number of factors that affect service delivery in most towns and cities. Mostly, service delivery is as a result of poor management, corruption and misplaced priorities by local municipalities and this has been negatively…

Published: 08 Nov 2018 at 13:53hrs | 1 | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

President Mnangagwa is listening leader

No one can deny the fact that President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa is a unique leader who does not only pay attention to people's views especially on nation building, but act upon them, where ever necessary.From the onset, President Mnang…

Published: 14 Sep 2018 at 13:11hrs | | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

Let's give President Mnangagwa a chance

Whenever one is given a task, duty or role to perform in the interest of serving the citizens, many expectations and positive results will be anticipated. The citizens will indeed expect change, thus from the previous state of affairs into…

Published: 12 Jul 2018 at 14:46hrs | | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

Peaceful elections is the way to go

Elections come and go, and with only four weeks left before the harmonised elections are held it is imperative for all political players to practise and promote peace in their campaigns so as to ensure a free, fair, credible and transparen…

Published: 29 Jun 2018 at 12:08hrs | 1 | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

ZESN should stop making pointless claims

It is worrisome that the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) recently claimed that it was concerned with the 'unusual' higher numbers of registered voters in alleged Zanu-PF's stronghold.ZESN has been known for decampaigning the rulin…

Published: 27 Mar 2018 at 15:28hrs | | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

The US should not meddle in Zimbabwe politics

The Americans are so proud of their Declaration on Independence (DoI); they hold it with such high regard even though it was a document created by a bunch of white supremacists slave owners. The fundamental idea of the declaration was not …

Published: 23 Mar 2018 at 14:24hrs | 3 | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

Khupe's decision is right

The decision that was taken by MDC-T deputy leader, Thokozani Khupe to part ways with the violent MDC-T leader Nelson Chamisa, is a positive development which will highlight her potential in leading a genuine MDC T faction that adheres to …

Published: 21 Mar 2018 at 14:03hrs | 2 | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

Mugabe lost popularity long back

Former President Robert Mugabe lost his popularity way back before his resignation from his duties as the Head of State and Government on 21 November 2017.In a recent interview with foreign journalists from various media houses at his blue…

Published: 16 Mar 2018 at 15:19hrs | 1 | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

Doctors should value people's lives

In as much as doctors' demands are valid, it is also essential for them to consider the precious lives of the people of Zimbabwe who need their special attention across the nation.Among other challenges, it has been reported that the docto…

Published: 15 Mar 2018 at 15:20hrs | 1 | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

Jacob Ngarivhume seeking political mileage

Transform Zimbabwe leader who is also a partner in the MDC-Alliance, Jacob Ngarivhume has been vocal in previous weeks especially at rallies held by the coalition, a situation which gives enough evidence that he also wishes to take over fr…

Published: 08 Feb 2018 at 12:29hrs | 2 | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

It's time for a female president in MDC-T

As the fascinating MDC-T succession race herds towards its climax, it's sad that it has been worsened by the emergence of a tribal dimension and gender discrimination among other issues.The fact that MDC-T leader, Morgan Tsvangirai recentl…

Published: 11 Jan 2018 at 12:28hrs | 12 | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

Tsvangirai desperately seeking for votes

Movement for Democratic Change leader, Morgan Tsvangirai who recently made headlines in some sections of the media for his tours around the countries' provinces has proved that he has nothing tangible to offer to the electorate as election…

Published: 13 Mar 2017 at 09:09hrs | 1 | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

Biti, Tsvangirai, Mujuru in marriage of convenience

The relationship between People's Democratic Party leader, Tendai Biti, Movement for Democratic Change leader, Morgan Tsvangirai and Zimbabwe People First leader, Joice Mujuru is a reflection of marriage of convenience by the three parties…

Published: 08 Sep 2016 at 18:21hrs | 1 | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

MDC-T's economic sabotage exposed

The negative move that the MDC-T is planning to take as a campaigning measure against ZANU-PF is hardly surprising as it has holds no water but just a form of economic sabotage by that opposition party.Economic Sabotage can best be defined…

Published: 31 Aug 2016 at 14:41hrs | | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

Zimbabwe poised for economic development

Zimbabwe is readying itself for a major economic take-off, considering that its structure of the economy is well balanced, with it's the major contributors to the gross domestic product being mining, agriculture and manufacturing.Zimbabwe'…

Published: 12 Aug 2016 at 09:13hrs | 1 | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

Mujuru stop inciting war veterans

It is quite interesting how some politicians especially from opposition forces, attempt to package themselves in the political field. Joice Mujuru, the leader of Zimbabwe People First (Zim-PF) never ceases to amaze me. It is a shame that t…

Published: 28 Jul 2016 at 12:42hrs | | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

Police officers should heed Minister Chombo's advice

There has been hullabaloo and different public perceptions in the media about the way police officers try to handle and arrest public disorder especially with reference to the just ended protests.  Police officers are held to a higher…

Published: 12 Jul 2016 at 15:39hrs | | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

Mujuru seeking political mileage

Zimbabwe People First (ZimPF) leader, Joice Mujuru who recently addressed a handful of her party supporters at Stanley Square in Bulawayo revealed that she has nothing to offer the people of Zimbabwe.In her speech, 'MaNdlovu' as Mujuru cal…

Published: 22 Jun 2016 at 07:15hrs | 1 | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

Asset declaration, a tool to prevent corruption

The recent announcement by Clerk of Parliament, Mr Kennedy Chokuda that Members of Parliament (MPs) will soon declare their assets as a way of increasing transparency and the trust of citizens in public administration in them is a noble id…

Published: 27 May 2016 at 11:55hrs | | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

Efforts in food mobilization commendable

It is known that this year most farmers, both commercial and communal did not harvest much in their fields; hence there is need for massive mobilization of food. However, some sections of the media were over exaggerating in their reporting…

Published: 19 May 2016 at 13:31hrs | 3 | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

Sikhala seeking relevance

Job Sikhala, who is the secretary for recruitment in Morgan Tsvangirai led MDC, should mind his own business rather than waffling in the press that being a member of parliament (MP) is a waste of time. Sikhala, who was once an MP of S…

Published: 15 May 2016 at 07:46hrs | | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

Let us not deprive our children's right to education

It's now the second week since schools have been opened for the second term. Second term is normally a busy term as most exam classes will be busy preparing for their final exams. Non exam classes will also be preparing for their midyear e…

Published: 12 May 2016 at 14:30hrs | | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

Of MDC-T demonstrations and violence

In as much as MDC-T is aware of their constitutional right to demonstrate, they should also be quite cognisant of the dangers and effects that are brought about by political violence.Reading through an article in a local daily press, Morga…

Published: 25 Apr 2016 at 09:26hrs | 5 | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

Shame on you pseudo churches

It really boggles the mind how some pseudo churches under the banner, Christian Voice International Zimbabwe (CVI-Z), has immorally called for an unconstitutionally removal of Head of State, President Robert Mugabe who was lawfully elected…

Published: 20 Apr 2016 at 09:09hrs | | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

There is nothing amiss for President Mugabe to attend war vets' meetings

It is so shameful that some sections of the media have run out of news worthy articles thereby left with no option but to nonsensically attack the Head of State, President Mugabe. As it stands, the private media has positioned them at a pl…

Published: 31 Mar 2016 at 15:59hrs | | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

Why blaming ZANU-PF?

It really surprises how opposition parties accuse ZANU-PF for their political violence. The recent claim by members of ZimPF that ZANU-PF youths were behind the political fights that occured at Glen-View shops where ZimPF was suppose to ho…

Published: 15 Mar 2016 at 13:07hrs | 1 | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

There is no democracy in Mujuru's People First

It never cease to amaze me how the opposition parties in Zimbabwe always involve them in position squabbles. It seems, if there is no position fighting, opposition parties ceases to be political parties.  Like MDC-T, MDC-N and other o…

Published: 11 Mar 2016 at 09:10hrs | | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

Thomas Mapfumo should shut his mouth

Recent claims by self-imposed exile, Thomas Mapfumo that President Mugabe must retire should not be tolerated but dismissed with due contempt. Mukanya, as he is sometimes called by his followers, have no authority to undermine President Mu…

Published: 08 Mar 2016 at 12:18hrs | 1 | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

Mliswa is out of touch with reality

Former ZANU-PF Hurungwe West Member of Parliament, Temba Mliswa's utterances' that President Mugabe is has no respect for war veterans and that President Mugabe must tolerate gays and lesbians in the country to access foreign funding procl…

Published: 18 Feb 2016 at 13:38hrs | | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

Welshman Ncube's dictatorship exposed

The confusion and misunderstandings currently taking place in the opposition, MDC led by Welshman Ncube, depicts how that party is heading towards its political grave. Ncube has been attacked by members of his political party for his autoc…

Published: 12 Feb 2016 at 10:24hrs | 1 | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

Chamisa stop being a hypocrite

The recent claim by MDC-T Kuwadzana East MP, Nelson Chamisa that funds meant for by-elections should be channeled towards paying civil servants' bonuses should not be tolerated but dismissed with due contempt as they are just mere utteranc…

Published: 05 Feb 2016 at 08:13hrs | 1 | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

Of corruption and mega salaries

Whilst the Government is making efforts to revive the country's economy, it is very shocking, disturbing and worrisome to hear that parastatal bosses are abusing their privilege to pay themselves mega salaries at a time the nation is strug…

Published: 28 Oct 2015 at 09:13hrs | 1 | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

Tsvangirai must step down now!

As a strong supporter of MDC-T based in Bulawayo, I feel it's high time for our leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, to peacefully resign. His negative actions and behaviour towards us the people of Matabeleland shows that he is no longer interested…

Published: 16 Oct 2015 at 09:53hrs | 1 | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

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