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ZANU-PF Probe of Professor Moyo Urgent

The Jacob Mudenda led ZANU-PF committee tasked to probe Professor Jonathan Moyo on corruption allegations should verify claims he makes against the party that he used the misappropriated ZIMDEF funds to finance the party's activities. ZANU…

Published: 25 Oct 2016 at 11:02hrs | 16 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

ZRP should be sincere on Professor Moyo saga

Zimbabweans were astounded to read that, â€œPolice have not arrested Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development Minister, Professor Jonathan Moyo because no report has been made to that effect.â€ The story quoted th…

Published: 19 Oct 2016 at 13:08hrs | 9 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Mujuru a deceitful coalition partner

Joyce Mujuru, the Zimbabwe People First (ZimPF) leader, fell apart from other political partners that were mooting a grand coalition ahead of 2018 polls as she is vehemently reprimanded for destroying other parties for her to gain politica…

Published: 18 Oct 2016 at 10:20hrs | 2372 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Biti a political spent-force

Tendai Biti, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) president is a political spent-force after his entire Matabeleland North provincial executive of 20 members defected to join former Vice-President Joice Mujuru's party, Zimbabwe People First…

Published: 11 Oct 2016 at 14:21hrs | 1152 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Vendors should respect the law to preserve our capital city

Street vending is pervasive across the globe, particularly in the developing world like Zimbabwe. It provides an important source of earnings for the unemployed especially in the urban areas, as well as a source of relatively inexpensive g…

Published: 29 Sep 2016 at 10:38hrs | 13 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Evan Mawarire what did you achieve then?

Pastor Evan Mawarire, what did you achieve by speaking publicly and foolishly against your country in the US recently at the United Nations General Assembly?You just made useless noise which only makes our situation worse off than ever bef…

Published: 27 Sep 2016 at 12:48hrs | 1396 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Khama hands-off Zimbabwe

Botswana President, Ian Khama, please put hands-off Zimbabwe by respecting our internal affairs. You are not qualified to urge our constitutionally elected President Robert Gabriel Mugabe, to leave office when his people overwhelmingly vot…

Published: 22 Sep 2016 at 11:19hrs | 6190 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

RBZ Governor Clears the air on Zim-dollar come back

Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor, Dr John Mangudya, cleared the air on the possible Zim-dollar come back while presenting the 2016 Mid-Term Monetary Policy Statement. He reiterated that the Zim-dollar is not coming back in the form …

Published: 19 Sep 2016 at 14:34hrs | 3014 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Chinamasa dead right on diplomatic missions

The suggestion by Finance Minister, Patrick Chinamasa, while presenting his Mid-Term Fiscal Policy last week to reduce the diplomatic missions is prudent. Implementing this idea will go a long way in reducing Government recurrent monthly e…

Published: 13 Sep 2016 at 11:16hrs | 1222 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

ZACC Needs Legal Power to enhance its duty execution

The demand by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) to be given prosecutorial powers is prudent idea which stands to enhance the statutory body's mandate to execute its duties effectively and efficiently. Meanwhile, ZACC says it i…

Published: 08 Sep 2016 at 11:36hrs | 8 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Zimbabwe achieved total independence

Zimbabwean economy is a famous case study on the African continent for being natural, home grown and free from foreign manipulation as is the case with other nation states in the region. It is the only country which achieved both political…

Published: 07 Sep 2016 at 13:12hrs | | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Mujuru Constitutional Democracy not protests rules Zimbabwe

It is heart-rending to hear that former Vice President Joice Mujuru's Zimbabwe People First (ZimPF) is deliberately unwilling to wait to take part in the next 2018 national elections as this appears too far for quenching their insatiable d…

Published: 06 Sep 2016 at 11:02hrs | | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Mugabe condemns protestors for lacking common sense

President Robert Mugabe's condemnation of violent and destructive street protests by the opposition political parties under the National Electoral Reform Agenda (NERA) banner, calls for the application of common sense by the perpetrators a…

Published: 05 Sep 2016 at 10:31hrs | 13 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Civil Society Organisations are Indispensible Elements of National Development

In ideal situations civil society organisations (CSOs) are critically indispensible agents of societal development for national good, contrary to vested interests which are at variance with normative expectations.CSOs play essential functi…

Published: 30 Aug 2016 at 11:09hrs | | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Human Rights should not be blind to Human Responsibility

The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) hit the nail on the head when it declared that, natural human rights should not be blind to responsibility by individuals involved in any social engagement like the recent street protests. Respon…

Published: 30 Aug 2016 at 11:07hrs | 294 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

ZACC should put its house in order now!

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) is faced with a mammoth task to fight the corruption scourge, while it is are busy grappling and squabbling with its manpower internally at the expense of core business.That state of affairs c…

Published: 19 Aug 2016 at 07:56hrs | | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Internet Surveillance not peculiar to Zimbabwe

Internet surveillance propounded by the Computers crimes and cyber crimes bill, is not peculiar to Zimbabwe. The global powers, like the US government, which claim to practice the most advanced democratic principles, are on indelible globa…

Published: 19 Aug 2016 at 07:47hrs | 9 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Evan Mawarire jumps from Rugs to Riches overnight!

The Evan Mawarire saga is the tale of a poor man that jump-strides from rugs to riches all of a sudden in an innovative action packed fashion. One is forced to believe that he is a pragmatic psychology expert that can tactfully manipulate …

Published: 19 Aug 2016 at 07:20hrs | 5606 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Zimbabwe Anti-corruption Commission must investigate ZESA now!

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) is challenged to investigate massive officialised corruption ruling at the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA). There are numerous accusations levelled against it which need thorough …

Published: 03 Aug 2016 at 11:43hrs | 1089 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Lindiwe Zulu supports Zimbabwe's Statutory Instrument 64 of 2016

Lindiwe Zulu, the South African Government Minister of Small Business Development, gave a refreshing declaration when she announced that her government supports the Zimbabwe Government's Statutory Instrument 64 of 2016. This comes hard on …

Published: 02 Aug 2016 at 12:04hrs | 15 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Statutory Instrument 64 of 2016 meant to protect local industry

Statutory Instrument 64 of 2016 (SI 64/2016) gazetted by the Zimbabwe Government has a prime effect of stirring domestic productivity and encouraging consumption of locally produced products. This would ultimately protect local manufacturi…

Published: 26 Jul 2016 at 11:31hrs | | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Solar energy solving our long standing problems in Harare

The effort by the Harare City Council to establish solar powered street lights is a good development which is mitigating the shortage of electricity in the country. The status of the capital city was reduced alarmingly owing to darkness wh…

Published: 21 Jul 2016 at 13:48hrs | 654 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Honde Valley haven for national sparkle

In my recent and first visit to Honde Valley, Mutasa North district, I emerged a proud Zimbabwean citizen who was equipped with new knowledge on how rich our nation is. I had an over 300km driving experience from Harare as i found myself n…

Published: 20 Jul 2016 at 14:37hrs | 950 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

What is my personal benefit to stay away from my job?

I am wondering what gonna be my personal benefit to stay away from my job when I am a self-employed worker like myself. If I stay home no cash comes my way as is the case with proponents of such stay aways that are full-time employees whos…

Published: 12 Jul 2016 at 11:16hrs | 2124 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Stamping corruption needs a holistic approach

The Zimbabwe Ant-corruption Commission (ZACC) needs to step up efforts to deal with corruption which is threatening to tear and collapse the nation. ZACC is under mandatory obligation to prove its worth to the citizenry. Some analysts feel…

Published: 11 Jul 2016 at 11:46hrs | 507 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Auditor General and Anti-Corruption Commission should work hand-in-glove

It is inundating to witness the unprecedented and the habitual exposes of gross corruption taking toll in all public institution daily. I find it useful to proffer the proposition that the Auditor General's Office and the Zimbabwe Anti-Cor…

Published: 28 Jun 2016 at 15:14hrs | 1533 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Land audits a piece meal to agricultural development!

The much hyped farm land audit which is expected to identity and flash-out multiple farm owners should go an extra mile in ensuring that sustainable agricultural production is realised. Agriculture is a key factor in our economy as it has …

Published: 21 Jun 2016 at 15:38hrs | | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Reduction of charges on electronic transactions welcome

The reduction of charges on electronic transactions to the friendly and economic levels is a welcome development which demands the conformity of all stakeholders. This is a functional strategy of ensuring that the current cash crisis is co…

Published: 15 Jun 2016 at 14:50hrs | 1547 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Corruption tearing apart our nation

The call by the ZANU-PF National Consultative Assembly members to decisively deal with corrupt party officials is long overdue process as the economy is drained mercilessly to the drying point by wicked bigwigs who abuse their offices. The…

Published: 14 Jun 2016 at 14:49hrs | | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Sensational media building or destroying Zimbabwe?

Our country, Zimbabwe, is undergoing a crucial process of metamorphosis for us all to redefine ourselves in the era of uncertainties. The nation is faced by numerous challenges which imperatively demand extreme concentration with untiring …

Published: 08 Jun 2016 at 14:33hrs | 9 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Citizens need rescue from ravenous banks

It is inundating to note that banks are contributing in the continuity of the cash crisis by devious means as depositors are boldly reluctant to deposit cash owing to their imposition of exorbitant bank charges.  The current cash shor…

Published: 02 Jun 2016 at 13:22hrs | 2894 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Action on Public Audit results urgent and mandatory now

The Auditor General's Office (AGO) is formally engaged in executing a sterling job of auditing and exposing rot, misappropriation of funds, and corruption in public entities, but there is little or no commensurate action is applied to addr…

Published: 31 May 2016 at 11:59hrs | 2908 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission needs blessing of the Law and all Stakeholders

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZAC) needs the legislative blessing of the Law, and the universal participation of all stakeholders in our community. This is the only sure way of stamping out the gnawing nuisance of corruption whi…

Published: 16 May 2016 at 11:38hrs | 2500 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

West Hands Off Zimbabwe's Internal Affairs

Diplomat William M. Bellamy, you are a shameful westerner that does not subscribe to the fundamental democratic values held by your nation state, the US, which claims to be the custody of the most advanced democracy in the world.The wonder…

Published: 04 May 2016 at 21:33hrs | | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Fighting Corruption Is Everyone's Responsibility

President Robert Gabriel Mugabe is famously known for declaring zero tolerance on corruption. He vows zero tolerance on corruption in the public sector and all relevant arms of Government. He warned that his ZANU-PF Government is poised to…

Published: 03 May 2016 at 17:50hrs | 2648 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

The National School Pledge: A National Philosophy

The recent introduction of the National School Pledge by Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Dr Lazarus Dokora, is a prudent idea which all Zimbabweans should cherish for it reflects our national philosophy that we should be proud…

Published: 29 Apr 2016 at 15:35hrs | 7 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

I sympathise Patson Dzamara

Patson Dzamara, I sympathise with you in your incessant search of the missing heartily brother Itai. I am equally empathetic to the piercing pain in your soul so as every other nationality is feeling the effect. In the meantime, let"s knee…

Published: 21 Apr 2016 at 15:22hrs | 2866 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Kuwaza's refusal to vacate Government mansion a tip of the ice burg

The stance taken by the embattled former State Procurement Board (SPB) chairperson, Charles Kuwaza, to refuse vacating an official SPB house that he used during his service, demanding that the property be given to him as part of his exit p…

Published: 14 Apr 2016 at 12:13hrs | 6081 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Investigate Corrupt Councillors to Flash-out Bad Apples

The recent call by the Bulawayo residents for the lifestyle audits of councillors in the city, amid concerns that the officials are abusing their positions to accumulate wealth, and properties is a welcome development which should be imple…

Published: 12 Apr 2016 at 15:34hrs | 2186 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

President Mugabe poised to clear corruption messy

His Excellence President Robert Gabriel Mugabe declared zero tolerance on corruption while officially opening the first session of Zimbabwe's 8th Parliament in Harare on September 17, 2013.  He vowed zero tolerance on corruption in th…

Published: 31 Mar 2016 at 14:34hrs | 4 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

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