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Machacha's flimsy attempt to defend CAB3 actually exposes the sinister motives behind the unpopular bill

Silence masks deceptiveness; statements expose it.The proposed Constitutional Amendment (No. 3) Bill, or CAB3, has ignited a profound political and legal crisis, exposing deep fractures within Zimbabwe's ruling establishment. If you v…

Published: 08 Jun 2026 at 21:18hrs | 529 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwe’s promotion of informal sector a ticking time bomb that threatens to explode any day

More often than not, it is the truth that sets us free.As we listen to those calling for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to continue in office beyond the 2028 expiry of his two five-year terms, a disturbing pattern emerges.If you value my soc…

Published: 07 Jun 2026 at 21:23hrs | 686 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Even a scoring Mbappé leaves the pitch after 90 minutes: Mnangagwa must exit in 2028

Trying too hard to justify the absurd only makes the speaker look ridiculous.When a ruling party resorts to sports metaphors to justify altering a nation's foundational law, it inadvertently hands its critics the perfect tools for its own …

Published: 06 Jun 2026 at 20:15hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

While Zvigananda splurge $20 million on a wedding, Zimbabwe is begging for money to feed the hungry

Can a country ever have more wicked leadership?There is a profound and agonizing tragedy unfolding in Zimbabwe, one that exposes the absolute moral bankruptcy of the country's political and economic leadership. If you value my social …

Published: 26 May 2026 at 13:23hrs | 1474 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

South African anger against immigrants is misdirected: confront Ramaphosa over why he shields the Mnangagwa regime

The absence of logic breeds ignorance. The streets of South Africa have increasingly become arenas of volatile frustration, where the burning of shops and the intimidation of foreign nationals are justified by the populist narrative t…

Published: 20 May 2026 at 23:04hrs | 1212 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Do those who accept 'gifts' from Chivayo ever think how all this is going to end?

Desperation, when allowed to reign, becomes our greatest danger and our ultimate downfall.The Zimbabwean landscape has become a theater of the absurd, where the spectacle of "generosity" is performed against a backdrop of systemic decay.&n…

Published: 12 May 2026 at 12:57hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

What makes a corrupt despotic leader think he will succeed where other despots have failed?

Some human behaviours seemingly defy logic.The enduring tragedy of modern governance is the recurring delusion that an iron fist can provide a permanent grip on power. If you value my social justice advocacy and writing, please consid…

Published: 07 May 2026 at 20:02hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Why all those finding life hard in Zimbabwe should resist CAB3

There are life-and-death issues that should never be treated as a game.As the notorious Constitutional Amendment (No. 3) Bill, or CAB3, nears its inevitable tabling in Parliament, the clock is ticking for every Zimbabwean to find their voi…

Published: 04 May 2026 at 20:05hrs | 1087 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Renaming colonial infrastructure without constructing our own is an undeniable admission of failure

We were meant to do better not merely recycling what we inherited.The proposed renaming of over 60 schools across Harare is not an act of revolutionary liberation; it is a public confession of developmental bankruptcy.If you value my socia…

Published: 30 Apr 2026 at 21:50hrs | 926 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

How can Chivayo justify his place in the President's delegation as a ‘businessman' yet couldn't even exhibit at the ZITF?

Zimbabwe has become the laughing stock of the world.The spectacle witnessed at the 2026 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) was more than just a gathering of regional leaders and industry titans; it was a profound illustration of the …

Published: 28 Apr 2026 at 20:34hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Why African tyrants' ideological bankruptcy prioritizes personal enrichment over citizens’ suffering

A person with an empty head and no solutions thinks of nothing but theft.Someone today sent me a message asking what made African dictators appear so fundamentally different from European dictators.If you value my social justice advocacy a…

Published: 26 Apr 2026 at 22:34hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

So would you want the president's term extended just because you received a bicycle?

There is nothing worse than a leader who spits in the faces of those he leads.The sky over Maphisa this past weekend was thick with the rhythmic, heavy thumping of rotor blades as the ruling elite arrived to celebrate Zimbabwe's 46th indep…

Published: 21 Apr 2026 at 19:21hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Have modern-day Judas Iscariots betrayed Zimbabwe's church into the hands of the oppressor?

When Jesus Christ warned about wolves in sheep's clothing, He knew exactly what He was talking about.As the sun sets on another Easter Monday, the echoes of "He is risen" still linger in the vaulted ceilings of Zimbabwe's cathedrals and ac…

Published: 08 Apr 2026 at 08:10hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

There's a simple way to constitutionally avoid a referendum – term extension shouldn't benefit Mnangagwa

The current political atmosphere in Zimbabwe is thick with the scent of a familiar desperation. As the whispers of Constitutional Amendment (No. 3) Bill, or CAB3, grow into a cacophonous roar, the nation finds itself at a crossroads b…

Published: 05 Apr 2026 at 13:13hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwe will be more isolated and unstable if president's term extended without referendum

Shortcuts are usually "wrong-cuts" that achieve the exact opposite of the desired effect.The political landscape in Zimbabwe is currently dominated by a frantic effort to manipulate the supreme law of the land. If you value my social …

Published: 25 Mar 2026 at 15:41hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

How can people who rejected a president in two elections now want him to extend his term?

There are stories that can be believed, and there are those that even five-year-olds know to be fairy tales.The political narrative currently being spun by loyalists of President Emmerson Mnangagwa is as audacious as it is intellectually d…

Published: 23 Mar 2026 at 21:27hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Isn't it hard being a sycophant? What if the President says these constitutional amendments are nonsensical?

The world of blind support can be a circus!There is a particular kind of intellectual gymnastics required to be a professional sycophant, and lately, the performance has become truly exhausting to watch. If you value my social justice…

Published: 22 Mar 2026 at 11:24hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwe exorbitant fuel price hikes expose ethanol blending as nothing more than a get-rich-quick scheme

The most effective con relies on a simple trick: making the victim believe they are the one benefiting.The recent spike in fuel prices across Zimbabwe has once again laid bare the structural rot within our energy sector. If you value …

Published: 22 Mar 2026 at 11:14hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

So what will Zimbabweans do when they're still poor by 2030?

Faith is good, but blind faith is dangerous.The countdown to 2030 has begun in earnest, and for the average Zimbabwean, it feels less like a march toward prosperity and more like a high-speed chase toward a brick wall.If you value my socia…

Published: 22 Mar 2026 at 10:40hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Why did we fight Smith if building roads, bridges and dams is exceptional leadership worthy of life presidency?

Trivializing a national constitution is an attack on the nation itself. The foundational essence of a nation is its Constitution. If you value my social justice advocacy and writing, please consider a financial contribution to ke…

Published: 16 Mar 2026 at 13:47hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

The removal of direct presidential elections is an unforgivable betrayal of the liberation struggle

When personal greed overrides collective national sacrifice.The current discourse surrounding the Constitutional Amendment (No. 3) Bill has focused heavily on the provision to extend the presidential term.If you value my social justice adv…

Published: 13 Mar 2026 at 06:10hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Has Paul Mangwana already forgotten what the constitution he helped draft says?

The game of smoke and mirrors continues to play out in Zimbabwe.The spectacle witnessed at the ZANU-PF headquarters during today's press conference was nothing short of a masterclass in political amnesia.If you value my social justice advo…

Published: 11 Mar 2026 at 20:33hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwe’s persecution of Blessed Mhlanga is more damaging to national interests than any speech

There are times when not reacting is the highest form of maturity.The hallmark of a self-assured and truly democratic state is its ability to withstand criticism without reaching for the handcuffs.If you value my social justice advocacy a…

Published: 11 Mar 2026 at 11:00hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwe’s fuel price deception: Using Middle East wars to hide domestic tax greed

Our government has perfected the art of blaming foreign factors for its own failures.The latest announcement by the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority regarding petroleum prices for March 2026 is a bitter pill for a nation already gaspin…

Published: 05 Mar 2026 at 06:59hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Even an amateur can drill a borehole; so what is so special to justify a term extension?

This would have been a joke, had it not been so tragic. The political atmosphere in Zimbabwe has become saturated with a singular, repetitive chant that seems to drown out the lived realities of millions. If you value my social j…

Published: 02 Mar 2026 at 20:05hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Why are we no longer taking responsibility for our actions but choosing to blame others for the consequences?

Every action has an equal and often devastating opposite reaction.The spectacle currently unfolding in a Los Angeles courtroom - where a twenty-year-old woman named Kaley G.M. sits as the face of a massive litigation effort against tech gi…

Published: 27 Feb 2026 at 18:30hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Ziyambi Ziyambi and the great constitutional election cycle deception

The law has a stubborn way of shaming those who attempt to subvert it.In the murky corridors of Zimbabwean politics, where semantics often substitute for substance, the latest pronouncements from Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Mi…

Published: 20 Feb 2026 at 14:23hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

How Zimbabweans will suffer more due to the 2030 Agenda

Amidst the regime's noise, the truth remains a haunting whisper. The formal gazetting of the Constitutional Amendment (No. 3) Bill marks a dark turning point in Zimbabwe's democratic journey - or what remains of it. If you value …

Published: 19 Feb 2026 at 07:51hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabweans are languishing in poverty because of corruption, not a five-year presidential term

If a robber claims the longer he stays, the wealthier you'll get, there's a huge problem.When a robber tells you that the longer he stays in your house, the more property you'll actually have, then there is definitely a huge problem. …

Published: 17 Feb 2026 at 10:52hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Why Zimbabwe's parliamentary-elected president proposal is not the same as the South African model

Where some thrive by creating darkness, the illumination of truth is essential.As political discourse in Zimbabwe gathers momentum around the possibility of further constitutional amendments, a specific proposal has taken center stage: shi…

Published: 17 Feb 2026 at 10:47hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

If those in power genuinely want continuity and stability they should strengthen institutions rather than extend tenures

Those who seek to implement unpopular changes often cloak them in seemingly legitimate causes.The rhetoric of "stability" and "continuity" has become the well-worn armor of the ZANU-PF regime, yet as the nation stares down the barrel of Co…

Published: 16 Feb 2026 at 18:05hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Charamba's pathetic attack on John Masuku only exposed ZBC as the new frontier of colonial-style repression

Often, the vitriol intended to destroy another serves only to expose the hater.When George Charamba, the quintessential architect of Zimbabwe’s modern propaganda machine, took to social media to exhume and desecrate the legacy of the late …

Published: 16 Feb 2026 at 16:58hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

It's easier to mourn you, Cde Bombshell Geza, than to heed your call to stand up for ourselves!

Truth carries a light far too blinding for a nation comfortable in the shadows.The ritual of repatriation has a somber, rhythmic quality in Zimbabwe, a cadence of grief that we have mastered over decades of burying the giants who once shoo…

Published: 16 Feb 2026 at 07:46hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Indeed, democracy is expensive, Mr. Mangwana - but it is a price Zimbabweans already paid for with their blood

When the unjustifiable is dressed up as logic, it becomes an insult rather than an argument.Nick Mangwana, the Permanent Secretary for Information in Zimbabwe, recently defended Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, which proposes, among ot…

Published: 15 Feb 2026 at 09:54hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwe remains among the world’s most corrupt nations while the elite amend the constitution to protect their looting

How does the protection of looting end up being framed as the national interest?The release of the 2025 Transparency International Corruption Perception Index (CPI) should have been a moment of somber reflection for Zimbabwe’s leadership,…

Published: 14 Feb 2026 at 07:33hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwe's constitutional crisis exposes the reality of the 'prisoner of power'

When a prison is mistaken for a palace, a nation's tragedy begins.The approval of Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 by the Zimbabwean Cabinet on February 10, 2026, marks a watershed moment in the nation's history.If you value my social j…

Published: 12 Feb 2026 at 18:51hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

The constitution belongs to the people, and Zimbabweans must reject a backdoor presidency

It is dangerous when power rewrites the people's Constitution.A constitution is the covenant between the people and those who govern, designed to restrain ambition, safeguard citizens, and ensure that leadership is earned, not seized or ex…

Published: 10 Feb 2026 at 20:52hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

A nation that owes its 'survival' to a single leader is a nation on the brink of total collapse

I often wonder what future generations will think of us when they read how low we sank as a nation.In a nation that once prided itself on its high literacy rates and intellectual rigor, we have descended into a bizarre, televised theatre o…

Published: 10 Feb 2026 at 20:35hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Why does Zimbabwe always record 70% O-Level failure rates?

This is the million-dollar question! Each year, Zimbabwe releases its O-Level results and the nation goes through a familiar ritual. To directly receive articles from Tendai Ruben Mbofana, please join his WhatsApp Channel on: htt…

Published: 17 Jan 2026 at 14:37hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

If a mere wedding can spark corruption investigations, why are Zvigananda not being investigated?

And the hypocrisy continues unabated. This morning I came across a supposed news report about the arrest of a Rusape-based small-scale gold miner on alleged money-laundering charges after he reportedly splurged on vehicles and hosted …

Published: 17 Jan 2026 at 12:43hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Mutumwa Mawere: the man who quietly shaped my writing skills

Sadly, we often reflect only after someone is gone.The passing of Mutumwa Mawere on 15 January 2026 in South Africa, where he had lived in exile after falling out with Zimbabwe’s top leadership, has prompted many tributes. Most have u…

Published: 17 Jan 2026 at 12:27hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

An 'upper middle-income economy' doesn't end poverty where inequality and corruption reign

Let's dismantle the tales. The Zimbabwean government's constant invocation of the dream of becoming an "upper middle-income economy" by 2030 has been presented as a promise of prosperity, dignity, and improved living standards for all…

Published: 17 Jan 2026 at 12:16hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

No, passing exams is not a measure of intelligence

We need to confront and dismantle a deeply entrenched myth.Following my opinion piece earlier today, "Why twelve A-Levels is not ‘whizkid' brilliance, but a failure of guidance," I received a message from a reader suggesting that perhaps s…

Published: 14 Jan 2026 at 23:03hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Greenland is not a prize: why both the US and Denmark must step back

When elephants fight, as the saying goes, it is the grass that suffers.The renewed remarks by United States President Donald Trump that Greenland is "needed" by Washington for security reasons have once again dragged a largely Indigenous p…

Published: 08 Jan 2026 at 20:52hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

If the UN wants to remain relevant, it must defend democracy and human rights - not only national sovereignty

When hypocrisy rules, legitimacy vanishes.Yesterday, the United Nations Security Council convened an emergency meeting to deliberate on last Saturday's United States military action in Venezuela and the subsequent capture and incarceration…

Published: 08 Jan 2026 at 20:48hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Venezuelans are celebrating a phantom independence - and will soon realise they were sold a dummy

It is understandable - yet deeply saddening. Over the past few days, I have watched as Venezuelans - and others who genuinely value freedom and democracy - celebrate what they perceive as "independence in Venezuela."To directly receiv…

Published: 05 Jan 2026 at 21:29hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Even if Mnangagwa developed Zimbabwe to South African standards, he would have failed

There are truths that we all need to understand. I was watching a news bulletin on the state-controlled broadcaster ZBC this evening. To directly receive articles from Tendai Ruben Mbofana, please join his WhatsApp Channel on: ht…

Published: 05 Jan 2026 at 21:26hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Why questioning how a dictator is removed does not mean defending him

Can two wrongs ever make a right? Since Nicolás Maduro's removal yesterday, I have come across numerous statements on social media accusing anyone who questions the United States' intervention of effectively sympathising with a tyrant…

Published: 04 Jan 2026 at 23:16hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

So, Mr Chivayo, what exactly do you do?

There are certainly questions that deserve answers. In today's issue of the Zimbabwe Independent, Wicknell Chivayo claimed, in an interview, that corruption investigations had caused 'severe and irreparable damage' to his business int…

Published: 19 Dec 2025 at 09:19hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Isn't it strange that someone living in squalor in Mbare would sing that Mnangagwa is doing a good job?

Zimbabwe is a country full of mysteries.This morning, I watched a feature on the state-controlled broadcaster ZBC showing ZANU-PF women from the Mbare Chimurenga Choir singing glowing praises of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. To direct…

Published: 18 Dec 2025 at 21:08hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

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SADC Executive Secretary hands over keys to regional fisheries monitoring centre board chairperson

TIZ engages prosecutors to strengthen fight against corruption

Tungwarara offers Toyota 300 series to silence Matinyarare

Podcaster calls for South Africans to 'get armed'

Chiwenga fires cryptic warning

2 chiefs acting as Minister Garwe's bodyguards

Fire destroys building at Bulawayo's Lalani Lodge

Russia hails Zimbabwe's UN Security Council election

Outgoing UK envoy Vowles bids farewell, praises Zimbabwe

Pressure mounts on Mnangagwa over silence on xenophobia

Sir Wicknell Chivayo: An analysis of word, charity, wisdom and mentorship

Parliament adjourns Constitutional Amendment Bill debate to week

Young women barter away condom use in Mashonaland

Man acquitted of cyberbullying after witchcraft accusations

3-wheeled scooters take over streets

Zanu PF softens stance on controversial Constitutional Amendments?

Outrage over Chivayo 'bribes'

Zimbabwe to unveil AI investment incentives

NSSA warns public against unauthorized land sales in Glaudina

Zimbabwe promises free healthcare for all

Zimbabwe, Equatorial Guinea sign 4 MoUs

Hopewell Chin'ono falls victim to WhatsApp scam

Labour court dismisses 37 applicants’ bid to salvage late appeal against arbitration award

Agricultural Research Council calls for stronger farmer–research–policy linkages

GMAZ rallies behind Musarara as grain levy court battle intensifies

South Africa deports 980 Malawians

4 City of Harare workers arrested over sewer pond deaths

Charamba defends vendors operating in front of shops

Zifa takes delivery of new team coaches

China hands over 300 boreholes to drought-hit Zimbabwe communities

3 injured in collision in Nkayi's Mathetshaneni village

Bulawayo infrastructure project delays pile up

Solar company director in court over US$24k battery fraud charges

Trouble over dubious ownership of 'big toys' in Zimbabwe

Maid connives with boyfriend to steal US$128k from employer

ZiG uncertainty fuels insurance disputes

Zimbabwe activates river rehabilitation framework

Zimbabweans keep blaming the wrong people for economic decay

Padenga shelves new old asset acquisitions cites prohibitive market

Facebook, Instagram and Messenger hit by global outage

Abahambe boys trolled by African fans in wake of defeat by Mexico

Zimbabwe targets 100% digital literacy by 2028

New R2 and R5 coins entering circulation in South Africa

Highlanders FC mourns Moffat Mlangeni

South Africa declares over 500 Nigerians undesirable

Cowdray Park residents fear disease outbreaks amid sewer crisis

Coltart backs arrest powers for municipal police

Ramaphosa engages neighbours over illegal migration crisis

Welshman Ncube threatens Mphoko with defamation lawsuit

Court revives Binga chieftaincy dispute

Zimbabwe is at peace, says Mnangagwa

Zimbabwe tightens border security to curb trafficking

Zimbabwean woman dies at South African hospital; neglected due to her nationality

Zimbabwe road carnage claiming 5 people every day

Lupane State University students win innovation prize

Chiwenga fires cryptic warning

The harder the Zimbabwe regime pushes citizens into believing economy improving the more unbelievable they sound!

Tungwarara offers Toyota 300 series to silence Matinyarare

2 chiefs acting as Minister Garwe's bodyguards

Podcaster calls for South Africans to 'get armed'

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