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We must push Zanu-PF for Political Reforms

China and Zimbabwe are comparative authoritarian and excessive bureaucratic comrades; both with a streak of dictatorial stranglehold on their citizens. In 1949, China had a highly extractive economy. In 2015, Zimbabwe has got a highly extr…

Published: 05 Aug 2015 at 22:07hrs | 2 | by Tendai Kwari

Tendai Kwari's Speech on Itai Dzamara's London Prayer Meeting

In the struggle for liberation, we are pitted against the oppressor. The struggle is both physical and mental. The oppressor knows that with a strong mind, we can always rescue ourselves from subjugation. Unfortunately, we are not always a…

Published: 11 Jul 2015 at 21:01hrs | 13 | by Tendai Kwari

Mugabe's main challenge is a crisis of legitimacy in the Zanu PF system

The critical weakness that will eventually topple Mugabe is a failure of legitimacy. In political science, legitimacy is the popular acceptance of an authority, usually a governing law or regime. A political regime is legitimate when its p…

Published: 27 Jun 2015 at 06:05hrs | 1 | by Tendai Kwari

Mugabe should facilitate a peaceful political transition in Zimbabwe

You can follow Tendai Kwari on twitter @tendaikwari Political transition is the process or a period of change from one state or condition to another. Political reformis a change in governance aimed to bring improvement.Zimbabwe needs a pea…

Published: 19 Jun 2015 at 16:34hrs | 1 | by Tendai Kwari

Is democracy just an expression of ideas? - Part 1

Zimbabwe government is now facing a significant challenge as young, educated and out of employment youth begin to demand a share of political power. Will this lead to the eventual appearance of formal democratic accountability in Zimbabwe?…

Published: 19 Jun 2015 at 05:30hrs | | by Tendai Kwari

Zimbabwe needs a stronger market economy to curb corruption

Corruption is the scourge of Africa and the achillesâ€™ heel hindering our progress. We have to combat corruption first in order to strengthen our institutions and build a new Zimbabwe. Corruption is a serious impediment to the economic de…

Published: 05 Jun 2015 at 22:28hrs | 2 | by Tendai Kwari

Political development is more than the exit of Mugabe

Political development is not the change of leadership in Zimbabwe. Political development is not the exit of Mugabe from our political arena. It could be a mere microcosmic catalyst that will trigger a new era.What is political development?…

Published: 25 May 2015 at 07:20hrs | | by Tendai Kwari

The tough challenges of rebuilding Zimbabwe post-Mugabe

We are approaching a crossroad; a reality check moment in our entire history in Zimbabwe. There is no doubt that the Mugabe era will finally reach to its end-game. The "I am a war veteran and liberation fighter" mantra will finally get out…

Published: 16 May 2015 at 07:29hrs | 2 | by Tendai Kwari

Political Decay

One form of political decay is called repatrimonialization, of which Zimbabwe and many other developing countries suffer from. However, this is also evident in developed countries, but in a more subtle or covert form.The favouring of famil…

Published: 11 May 2015 at 21:38hrs | 1 | by Tendai Kwari

My Zimbabwe: A Failing State?

The research and writing of Fukuyama in his Origins of Political Order is an insight. For most of us in developing countries, democracy is a dream. Democracy has been so elusive to such an extent that it is now imaginary. To many of us, we…

Published: 04 May 2015 at 07:27hrs | 5 | by Tendai Kwari

Xenophobic Attacks in SA - Blame the politicians and their politics of redistribution and patronage

Yesterday, the war cry was "kill the Boer." Today, the cry is "kill the BLACK immigrant." Black on black violence.  Tomorrow, the war cry would be "kill the Indian," and finally "kill the white men." The picture in South Africa, for a…

Published: 15 Apr 2015 at 06:15hrs | 12 | by Tendai Kwari

Bring Back Itai Action Dzamara. London Protest

IN SUPPORT OF ITAI [ACTION] DZAMARA.  Occupy Africa Unity Square -UK Chapter and other Civic Organisations are going to stage a peaceful demonstration at the Zimbabwe House. 429 Strand, London. WCR2 0JR. Time 2pm-6pm. Date 14 March 20…

Published: 11 Mar 2015 at 20:32hrs | 3 | by Tendai Kwari

Is Zimbabwe a nation of docile citizens?

One of my favourite books, A Hitchhiker's guide to a Failed State, describes Zimbabwe as 'â€¦a nation of docile citizens, they are not imbeciles by any stretch of imagination'. 'On a fair day, an average Zimbabwean is a mild racist and tri…

Published: 04 Nov 2014 at 17:34hrs | 2 | by Tendai Kwari

Black people do not support black business

The Asians and white people support one another in their businesses. In these communities, money will circulate more or longer amongst themselves before it is used outside their circle.I have seen Asians turning in droves to buy vegetables…

Published: 22 Feb 2014 at 20:40hrs | 1 | by Tendai Kwari

How genuine is the Whites Anti Sanction Lobby Group in Zimbabwe?

A group calling itself Zimbabweans Against Sanctions and led by prominent whites in the country have called on the European Union (EU) to unconditionally lift all sanctions against Zimbabwe and its leaders. It says the decade-long ban on t…

Published: 18 Feb 2014 at 21:18hrs | 2 | by Tendai Kwari

Open Letter: Join us in mourning, President Mugabe - Mandela is resting

Dear President Mugabe The rest of the world is in mourning. We are in mourning. Nelson Mandela taught us love and forgiveness. Yes, as a human being he had his flaws. The majority of South Africans are still living in abject poverty. Howev…

Published: 06 Dec 2013 at 12:27hrs | 9 | by Tendai Kwari

Did Ian Smith fare better than Mugabe under sanctions?

Some questions are better not asked. Some questions are better asked for posterity.After the proclamation he explained: "There can be no happiness in a country while the absurd situation continues to exist where people, such as ourselves, …

Published: 18 Nov 2013 at 08:17hrs | 2 | by Tendai Kwari

Corruption - The Achilles Heel in Zimbabwe

Corruption is the rotten and stinking Albatross slung around our necks. The demolition of houses in Zimbabwe is brutal, heartless, sad and inhuman. Over 700 000 people were affected by Operation Murambatsvina in 2005. Many have still not r…

Published: 11 Nov 2013 at 10:54hrs | | by Tendai Kwari

Something has gone wrong President Mugabe

Something has gone wrong. We used to ululate and cheer when our President RG speaks. "Shame, shame, shame" Mugabe tells U.S. and Britain.  "Shame, shame, shame to the United States of America. Shame, shame, shame to Britain and its al…

Published: 27 Sep 2013 at 13:33hrs | | by Tendai Kwari

Opposition should regroup for 2018 Elections.

 With at least 40 heads of state reported to be scheduled to attending President Robert Mugabe's inauguration at the National Sports stadium, the question we should be asking one another is "What's next for opposition politics". …

Published: 21 Aug 2013 at 15:13hrs | | by Tendai Kwari

It is not Mugabe alone, the whole system is rotten

Democracy in Zimbabwe will not be realised without a mighty struggle. Our agenda should not focus on "Mugabe must go!! Mugabe must go" rhetoric only. Yes, a fish rots from the head; but our struggle for total emancipation should focus on t…

Published: 18 Jul 2013 at 08:46hrs | 1 | by Tendai Kwari

Welshman Ncube throws the grand coalition plan into thin air

Welshman Ncube, Mutumwa Mawere, Morgan Tsvangirai and Robert Mugabe successfully submitted their presidential nomination papers. Simba Makoni stepped aside to pave way for a coalition; unfortunately, the coalition plan has suffered a …

Published: 28 Jun 2013 at 13:12hrs | | by Tendai Kwari

Zanu-PF is a grand master of organised disorder - Jambanja

The furore caused by the sudden announcement of the election date is a ploy by Zanu-PF to confuse the opposition and electorate. Already Tsvangirai is contemplating an election boycott. Opposition parties are now focusing on the Constituti…

Published: 21 Jun 2013 at 12:14hrs | | by Tendai Kwari

UK deporting Zimbabweans on Tsvangirai's rhetoric

I am saddened by the news that the United Kingdom Border Agencies is deporting Zimbabweans basing on the rhetoric that "Morgan Tsvangirai recommended that Zimbabweans should go back home and help rebuild Zimbabwe."Many Zimbabweans are ekin…

Published: 11 Feb 2013 at 14:35hrs | 3 | by Tendai Kwari

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