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ZiG to join global currency club with ISO Code

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is in the process of applying for an International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) code for the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) as it moves to make the unit a standalone currency. ISO currency codes are three-…

Published: 23 May 2024 at 19:25hrs | 30 | by Tafara Shumba

Chamisa a predator of press freedom

When Nelson Chamisa formed a new political party which he christened the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), many people had expectations that there would be a paradigm shift from the MDC, where the former was rooted in. Chamisa has been …

Published: 11 Mar 2022 at 05:39hrs | | by Tafara Shumba

Hichilema is not Chamisa, Zambia is not Zimbabwe

The electoral victory of the Zambian President-elect, Hakainde Hichilema has excited the MDC Alliance, particularly its leader, Nelson Chamisa who already perceives the triumph as a glimmer of hope that will also turn his political fortune…

Published: 20 Aug 2021 at 07:08hrs | | by Tafara Shumba

Suffocating enablers of Zimbabwe's vision is the new plot

When the European Union and its big brother, the US, imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe, the central object as the then US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Chester Crocker put it, was to make the economy scream so as to separat…

Published: 15 Jul 2021 at 09:15hrs | 19 | by Tafara Shumba

For there is no authority except from God

After taking a lengthy Covid 19 induced sabbatical from church, yours truly had an opportunity to attend one this week which was characterised by a blast sermon which was topical, intellectually and spiritually stimulating.Upon reading the…

Published: 28 Aug 2020 at 18:55hrs | 1 | by Tafara Shumba

Outcry on Maridadi's appointment: Much ado about nothing

The appointment of former MDC legislator for Mabvuku-Tafara, James Maridadi as one of the 15 ambassadors- designate, has torched a storm which, nonetheless, is much ado about nothing.Section 110 (2) (i) 204 of the Constitution of the count…

Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 20:06hrs | 3 | by Tafara Shumba

MDC always sees the shadow of Zanu-PF

In May this year, the MDC holds its first elective congress after the death of its founding president, Morgan Richard Tsvangirai. It is the first congress under the stewardship of its youthful leader, Nelson Chamisa, who took over under co…

Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 22:51hrs | 1 | by Tafara Shumba

Democrats hold democratic congresses

In May this year, the MDC holds its first elective congress after the death of its founding president, Morgan Richard Tsvangirai. It is the first congress under the stewardship of its youthful leader, Nelson Chamisa who took over under con…

Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 19:41hrs | 2 | by Tafara Shumba

Of a leopard devouring its cubs

In May this year, the MDC holds its first elective congress after the death of its founding president, Morgan Richard Tsvangirai. It is the first congress under the stewardship of its youthful leader, Nelson Chamisa who took over under con…

Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 13:56hrs | | by Tafara Shumba

You ain't a saint Mr Mugabe

Reading through Jealousy Mawarire's Twitter handle, the alleged to utterances of former president Robert Mugabe on his birthday celebrations, one can see a clear confirmation that the old man's anger has matured into bitterness. It's quite…

Published: 27 Feb 2019 at 13:55hrs | | by Tafara Shumba

Desperation sometimes leads to desperate decisions

When former President Robert Mugabe resigned, there was an overpowering excitement from across the political divide. For once, Zimbabweans appeared to be united. The opposition, particularly the MDC and Joice Mujuru's NPP among others, wer…

Published: 24 Jan 2019 at 13:57hrs | 4 | by Tafara Shumba

Kombi operators have themselves to blame

The modernisation of the mass public transport system in Zimbabwe through the introduction of the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO) buses will restore sanity and ameliorate the challenges that commuters have hitherto been subjected…

Published: 21 Jan 2019 at 14:13hrs | 5 | by Tafara Shumba

Eloquence without wisdom is vain

The invitation of MDC leader, Nelson Chamisa and his party deputy chairperson, Tendai Biti to give testimony before the Commission of Inquiry into the August 1 incident did not help the commission much.The duo is among the several MDC offi…

Published: 28 Nov 2018 at 07:32hrs | | by Tafara Shumba

Gratitude is the queen of all virtues

President Emmerson Mnangagwa will, starting this Saturday, embark on 'thank you' rallies to express his gratitude to millions of Zimbabweans who voted him into power in a democratic election. His first port of call is Mashonaland West…

Published: 22 Nov 2018 at 15:04hrs | | by Tafara Shumba

Chamisa and the politics of paranoia

Yours truly was one of the vociferous critics of a proposition proffered by some Zanu-PF legislators on the need to have a 55 year- threshold for a presidential hopeful.The events of Saturday, where the boyish MDC leader, Nelson Chamisa dr…

Published: 12 Nov 2018 at 13:20hrs | 10 | by Tafara Shumba

Mangwana is a round peg in a round hole

The appointment of Mr Ndavaningi Nick Mangwana as a Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services is one of the most merited promotion done by President Emmerson Mnangagwa since the advent of the n…

Published: 05 Oct 2018 at 16:19hrs | 4 | by Tafara Shumba

Mnangagwa's UN performance shames detractors

The hatched plan by the MDC-Alliance supporters in the United States to humiliate President Mnangagwa, through demonstrations during the just-ended 73rd Ordinary Session of the United Nations General Assembly in the United States, miserabl…

Published: 01 Oct 2018 at 06:42hrs | 1 | by Tafara Shumba

Mnangagwaâ€™s speech offset MDC Alliance demo

The hatched plan by the MDC Alliance supporters in the United States to humiliate President Emmerson Mnangagwa, through demonstrations during the 73rd Ordinary Session of the United Nations General Assembly in the United States, has misera…

Published: 30 Sep 2018 at 08:55hrs | | by Tafara Shumba

Trump's isolationist message dangerous

Listening to the United States President, Donald Trump's speech at the 73rd Ordinary Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), yours truly could not help but join the leaders of other nations in chuckling at his speech. T…

Published: 27 Sep 2018 at 07:05hrs | 4 | by Tafara Shumba

Sanctions affect the man on the street sir

The newly appointed United States ambassador to Zimbabwe, Mr Brian Nicholas had an interesting interview with one of the pirate radio stations, Voice of America, wherein he was very economic with the truth regarding the effects of the sanc…

Published: 25 Sep 2018 at 11:50hrs | 2 | by Tafara Shumba

UNGA, an opportunity to tell the Zimbabwean story

The 73rd Ordinary Session of the United Nations General Assembly currently in motion in the United States provides boundless opportunities for Zimbabwe to tell its story following the recent political transfiguration that gave birth to a n…

Published: 23 Sep 2018 at 17:05hrs | 4 | by Tafara Shumba

Panic grips MDC Alliance as elections draw closer

With the do-or-die elections now on the horizon, the MDC-Alliance is apparently showing signs of panic. Reality has crossed their mind that the match ahead is a delayed one with a scoreboard that is not so favourable to them.With that real…

Published: 04 Jun 2018 at 14:12hrs | | by Tafara Shumba

Hither elections, Statesman or Politician?

Elections are just two months away; the electorate must prepare to invest their votes judiciously to shape their lives and those of posterity.Although there are over 100 presidential hopefuls, there are only two serious protagonists on the…

Published: 11 May 2018 at 16:23hrs | | by Tafara Shumba

Mugabe's cash demand exposes his duplicity

It has become clear now that Mugabe has been indicating right while turning left. In him, Zimbabwe had a first degree whited sepulchre, a cash and land baron. Most of the banks are giving out less than $100 to depositors per week. It's an …

Published: 16 Mar 2018 at 06:11hrs | | by Tafara Shumba

President is gender sensitive

President Emmerson Mnangagwa last week appointed High Court Judge Priscilla Chigumba as the new Zimbabwe Electoral Commission Chairperson. The appointment comes hard on the heels of other appointments of women in key positions.The appointm…

Published: 05 Feb 2018 at 13:48hrs | 1 | by Tafara Shumba

Some were not happy with the resurrection of Lazarus

According to the Shona culture, a deceased's belongings especially clothes, are shared among relatives, a day or two after his or her interment. Imagine the Biblical Lazarus was living in Zimbabwe. Having been resurrected on the third day,…

Published: 04 Oct 2017 at 13:40hrs | 2 | by Tafara Shumba

RG Mugabe International Airport: Zimbabweans have made a statement

While a few rouge protestors, not exceeding 20 to be precise, are demonstrating against President Mugabe at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, US, the generality of Zimbabweans have agreed to profoundly show their vene…

Published: 20 Sep 2017 at 12:10hrs | | by Tafara Shumba

Diasporas cannot chart Zimbabwe's destiny

While growing up in the mountainous area of Manicaland, the Shona elders would school youngsters on social propriety. That was great, and products that came out of such schooling would be socially perfect. Gone are such days when youngster…

Published: 18 Sep 2017 at 10:27hrs | | by Tafara Shumba

Pastor Chamisa, a dictator in the making

The dangerous remark on compulsory voting system recklessly made by the vice president of the MDC-T, Pastor Nelson Chamisa, came at a time when many people had almost pinned the hope and future of the opposition party on him.Pastor Chamisa…

Published: 24 May 2017 at 15:09hrs | | by Tafara Shumba

Donor funds must be channelled through Government

The Shona people have an edifying truism in their rich language that goes - 'vana vembwa havasvunuri musi umwe chete.' The literal translation being that, puppies, which are born functionally blind and deaf, do not open up their eyes on th…

Published: 15 May 2017 at 13:15hrs | 2 | by Tafara Shumba

Tsvangirai a master of empty promises

Monday's NewsDay had a story that exposes the MDC-T leader's insincerity. "Tsvangirai in court over 2013 poll coalition." Interesting, isn't it?For the benefit of those who skipped the story, it was reported that Mr Morgan Tsvangirai was b…

Published: 07 Mar 2017 at 05:57hrs | 1 | by Tafara Shumba

Has Chiyangwa lost his mind?

While yours truly was growing up in the Eastern Highlands, the name Phillip Chiyangwa was synonymous with a successful native businessman. Every young person was envious of him though they were not privy o the source of his wealth.However,…

Published: 16 Dec 2016 at 08:15hrs | | by Tafara Shumba

ZACC investigation on Tsvangirai exposes MDC-T

The MDC-T has reacted to the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC)'s probe on Edwin Tsvangirai, son to the MDC-T leader, in a manner that has exposed its two-facedness.All this while, the MDC-T has been watching in schadenfreude as ZA…

Published: 21 Nov 2016 at 14:21hrs | 1 | by Tafara Shumba

The spy is back in Parliament

A party which fielded a winning candidate ordinarily walks on air upon the announcement of election results. Temba Mliswa who romped to victory on an independent ticket in the Norton by-election on Saturday, has no such political home that…

Published: 02 Nov 2016 at 13:21hrs | 1 | by Tafara Shumba

Khama is a US agent for regime change

Ian Khama's bizarre call for President Robert Mugabe to step down, evidently shows that there are some sinister forces behind him.Mr Khama might not know what he is doing and this might be the reason why President Mugabe has not been respo…

Published: 28 Sep 2016 at 07:32hrs | 5 | by Tafara Shumba

Nera demonstrations expose Mujuru

The involvement of the Zimbabwe People First (ZPF) in the barbarous protests that rocked Harare recently exposed the true stripes of that party's founding fathers and mothers.For a while, Dr. Joice Mujuru has been pretending to a mother fi…

Published: 08 Sep 2016 at 14:40hrs | 4 | by Tafara Shumba

Saboteurs in vain attempt to block Zimbabwe's access to funds

It is quite disappointing that while Government is working tirelessly for economic revival, some local intended beneficiaries are equally working untiringly to throw spanners into that endeavour.Zimbabwe is saddled with a huge external deb…

Published: 24 Aug 2016 at 06:28hrs | 1 | by Tafara Shumba

A Prophet is not without honour, except in his own country

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama was to confer on the Zimbabwean leader a Millennium Life Time Achievement award for his role in Zimbabwe's liberation struggle from British colonial rule had the four-day state visit not cancelled.&nb…

Published: 19 Aug 2016 at 18:31hrs | 4 | by Tafara Shumba

Watch out what you follow

Zimbabweans would do well if they draw some lessons from a bizarre incident that recently took place across Limpopo in which a self proclaimed prophet set himself and 21 church members on fire while trying to perform a miracle.Simangaliso …

Published: 27 Jul 2016 at 10:09hrs | | by Tafara Shumba

Tribalism and Patriarchy at play in the appointments of MDC-T VPs

The unilateral addition of Nelson Chamisa and Elias Mudzuri to the MDC-T presidium is set to split the party amid revelations that it is ultra vires the constitution of that movement.The MDC-T leader, Morgan Tsvangirai is one of the people…

Published: 19 Jul 2016 at 14:43hrs | 1 | by Tafara Shumba

Attempts to incite civil servants failed

A few days before the much vaunted call for Evan Mawarire's stay away, there were hysterical efforts by the shadowy groups to incite civil servants to join the futile job action. That was a complete dud!The shadowy groups were aware that t…

Published: 15 Jul 2016 at 09:20hrs | 2 | by Tafara Shumba

Zesa must put its house in order before hiking tariffs

One day, yours truly made a sacrifice and doled out the last dollar in the pocket to a poor beggar in the street. End of day, he bumped into the same freeloading beggar at a drinking hole imbibing and riotously eating with a cluster of par…

Published: 18 May 2016 at 13:45hrs | | by Tafara Shumba

Tsvangirai's explicit support for gays will cost him politically

"Nothing that isn't a real crime makes a man appear so contemptible and little in the eyes of the world as inconsistency," noted Joseph Addison (1672-1719), an English essayist and politician.That piece of advice can be very helpful to the…

Published: 06 May 2016 at 20:31hrs | | by Tafara Shumba

Tsvangirai must come out clear on homosexuality

"Nothing that isn't a real crime makes a man appear so contemptible and little in the eyes of the world as inconsistency," noted Joseph Addison (1672-1719), an English essayist and politician. That piece of advice can be very helpful …

Published: 06 May 2016 at 07:58hrs | 1 | by Tafara Shumba

Devolution and the devil's workshop

Indeed, a renewed call for devolution is coming from idle minds. This is not what nation builders do. Nation building entails bringing different people together, not dividing them.Former Vice President Joice Mujuru's Zimbabwe People First …

Published: 18 Apr 2016 at 07:14hrs | 2 | by Tafara Shumba

Devolution calls come from idle minds

Former Vice President Joice Mujuru's Zimbabwe People First (ZPF) tossed its hat into the ring with an undertaking to build the economy. It projected translating its vision through a proposed economic blue print called Blueprint to Unlock I…

Published: 15 Apr 2016 at 10:05hrs | 8 | by Tafara Shumba

Foreign, domestic interests must co-exist

Following Government's decision to withdraw operating licences of companies that will not submit their indigenization implementation plans by March 31 2016 (which is today), there has been an unprecedented outcry, coming mostly from the us…

Published: 30 Mar 2016 at 23:58hrs | 2 | by Tafara Shumba

Remove the log in your eye

This writer once attended a workshop that was designed to encourage a health reform in the eating habits so as to reduce cancer, which was said to be the number one killer disease the world over.The articulacy and perspicuity of the speake…

Published: 18 Mar 2016 at 06:58hrs | 1 | by Tafara Shumba

Tsvangirai crying more than the bereaved

Following last week's tiff between war veterans and the law enforcement agents, some crocodile tears streamed down the cheeks of the MDC-T and its allies in the civic society. They cried more than the bereaved in a desperate attempt to pro…

Published: 24 Feb 2016 at 05:30hrs | 1 | by Tafara Shumba

Greed, opulence Mujuru's undoing

Former Vice-President Dr Joice Mujuru has eventually come out in the open and tossed her hat into the ring as the protagonist of the Zimbabwe People First party (ZPF). The declaration was made amid deafening silence from the usual suspects…

Published: 22 Feb 2016 at 05:37hrs | | by Tafara Shumba

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