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Farewell Dr. Charles Muzuva Mungoshi
As I did farewell our champion, hero, mind liberator and academic warrior, I must admit that we have been left with a seat too high to occupy and a bar not that easy to reach. We shall write but the s...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 11:00hrs | 4 | by Tapiwa Kapurura
Why China is frowning on Zimbabwe
The current historic visit by the Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria and Angola sends heavy-duty signals to Africa and the world at large regarding China's new preferences. The...Published: 10 May 2014 at 19:20hrs | | by Tapiwa Kapurura
Maziwisa, what time is it on the corruption clock?
A first timer to Zimbabwe hearing promises to deal with corruption by Zanu PF leaders may think the following day prisons will be replete with culprits. Unfortunately, none of that will ever happe...Published: 05 Apr 2014 at 21:32hrs | | by Tapiwa Kapurura
Zim diasporans could be home once the National Gross Happiness Index Increases
I just read a compelling news piece by the Honorable Information Minister Jonathan Moyo on Government plans to appeal to the Diaspora Community to return home and serve the country through dive...Published: 08 Mar 2014 at 14:32hrs | | by Tapiwa Kapurura
Zimbabwe national assets plunder should be deemed a treasonous act
Finance Minister Biti's comments this week about unpredictable and deliberately manipulated and compromised internal revenue remittances by some corrupt government departments in the Home Affairs Mini...Published: 16 May 2013 at 15:06hrs | 1 | by Tapiwa Kapurura
Zimbabwe: Only STEM is the solution for employment creation
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) have suddenly become the paradigm shift in transforming many economies of the new global order. Zimbabwe should practically chart that route to ...Published: 28 Jan 2013 at 06:36hrs | | by Tapiwa Kapurura
President Mugabe Could Practically Curb Corruption If He Wanted
President Mugabe could kill the corruption bug if he seriously wanted to. He controls the state machinery and the force to practically deal with the issue. All this talk about how ...Published: 25 Dec 2012 at 19:17hrs | | by Tapiwa Kapurura
Who takes the responsibility for corruption in Zimbabwe! Part II
Following my submission on corruption issues in Zimbabwe a few days ago (...Published: 05 Sep 2012 at 06:54hrs | 1 | by Tapiwa Kapurura
Who takes responsibility for the corruption in Zimbabwe!
While a considerable amount of the current problems in Zimbabwe are attributable to economics, and the GNU internal squabbles, corruption on the doorsteps of public offices and notorious political...Published: 03 Sep 2012 at 08:32hrs | | by Tapiwa Kapurura
Zimbabwean voter, this time beware!
Some decades ago, Zexie Manatsa and his band sang, "Vaparidzi vawanda, handichaziva wekutevera. Baba ndadzungaira…" (Too many preachers, I don't know which one to foll...Published: 03 Aug 2012 at 05:53hrs | | by Tapiwa Kapurura
Our Embassies Abroad Can Do Better
After reading, Diplomats Evicted over Unpaid Rentals (New Zimbabwe Online 05/28/12) many interesting questions have emerged, causing a friend of mine to sarcastically ask, "Vanomboiteiko ivava?" Imply...Published: 31 May 2012 at 17:32hrs | | by Tapiwa Kapurura
Saving the University of Zimbabwe
The timely stance adopted by the committee of trustees to raise funds for, and revive, the University of Zimbabwe is a noble cause that is well applauded by many of the UZ alumni. I sincerely believe ...Published: 28 Apr 2012 at 23:46hrs | | by Tapiwa Kapurura
Works of the CIO
In his 32nd Independence celebration speech this week, the President of Zimbabwe, Comrade Robert Mugabe briefly preached peace in passing. To quote his prepared speech, he stated emphatically:...Published: 20 Apr 2012 at 00:32hrs | 1 | by Tapiwa Kapurura
Before you judge Africa, please tour!
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With all these Universities, do we need foreign forensic scientists?
Isn't Zimbabwe Capable of Producing its own Forensic Scientists? ...Published: 25 Feb 2012 at 04:46hrs | | by Tapiwa Kapurura
Is Tsvangirai a puppert
Congratulations to Blessing-Miles Tendi for his upcoming book about Zimbabwean issues. Such continued research and writing marks the art of a progressive community because history is being record...Published: 28 Feb 2011 at 05:58hrs | 1 | by Tapiwa Kapurura
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