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Mnangagwa accepts that women should not lead!
To say that I was shocked to read in the media that Zimbabwe president Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa - during his recent visit to the Johannes Marange Apostolic sect - accepted their declaration that wo...Published: 15 Jul 2018 at 15:52hrs | 3036 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
The voice of the people is NOT the voice of God
Over the past seven months, ever since the military coup that ousted former Zimbabwe dictator Robert Gabriel Mugabe in November last year, the country has been inundated with several slogans and mantr...Published: 12 Jul 2018 at 09:43hrs | 1373 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Why would a 'normal' person vote for ZANU PF?
There has been a question that has vexed me - and, I am sure, so many others - as to why, after being subjected to so much untold suffering for nearly four decades by ZANU PF, any 'normal' person woul...Published: 11 Jul 2018 at 10:05hrs | 1588 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zanu-PF destroyed Zimbabwe soon after taking over from Smith
Election time in particular, and politics in general, is predominantly a game for liars and tricksters, but as Zimbabwe heads towards the watershed 30 July harmonised polls, the electorate can not aff...Published: 10 Jul 2018 at 08:28hrs | 1418 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Was Mnangagwa really meant to be killed - or was it something else?
I am not an explosives expert, or a security fundi, but the explosion that rocked ZANU PF and Zimbabwe President Emmerson Dambudzo Mangwana's rally yesterday raises more questions than answers, as it ...Published: 24 Jun 2018 at 08:09hrs | 6999 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Prophets and politicians responsible for Zimbabwe's suffering
It is now 02:04 hrs, and have been sleeplessly lying in bed since 01:00 hrs, wondering why I was so insomniac, when I felt compelled to read Jeremiah 23 from the Holy Bible.As I read this 40-v...Published: 14 Jun 2018 at 07:02hrs | 1446 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
DStv should stop abusing its customers, or get out of Zimbabwe!
Digital television satellite service provider, DStv - which is operated by MultiChoice Zimbabwe - has had a pride of place in Zimbabweans' homes for a long time, and had always been regarded as an alt...Published: 13 Jun 2018 at 08:23hrs | 4263 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe will explode if its dark history is not openly addressed
History is one of the most stubborn aspects of any community, and no matter how one tries, it can never be ignored and wished away, as doing so would be the gravest mistake any nation can ever make....Published: 12 Jun 2018 at 07:37hrs | 1161 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Gukurahundi victims should not be weak by electing compromised leaders
As Zimbabweans brace themselves for the 30 July 2018 harmonised elections, various sections of the nation have only two months left in which to seriously consider who, amongst the candidates, will bes...Published: 31 May 2018 at 07:31hrs | 1639 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Was Mugabe at independence celebrations - the hypocrisy of ZANU PF
Ever since Zimbabwe attained its independence from British colonial rule in 1980, the nation had been harassed, over and over again, by then president Robert Gabriel Mugabe on how unpatriotic some sec...Published: 20 Apr 2018 at 07:26hrs | 2069 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Why not forget the Chimurenga, and let bygones be bygones!
As Zimbabwe commemorates its 38th independence anniversary, amid pomp and fanfare - especially, at the main event held at Harare's National Sports Stadium, attended by new president Emmerson Dambudzo ...Published: 19 Apr 2018 at 11:03hrs | 1510 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Rhodesia can teach Zimbabwe a lot about democracy
If ever there is one thing that will forever be engraved in this country's history, it is that: Rhodesia took great care of its Whites, whereas, Zimbabwe treated its people as rubbish - only to be use...Published: 16 Apr 2018 at 09:41hrs | 1384 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa knows that Western countries are more interested in business than democracy
When new Zimbabwean president Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa ursuped power from then leader Robert Gabriel Mugabe, in a military coup, in November last year, he knew fully well that there would not be an...Published: 13 Apr 2018 at 07:51hrs | 1847 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Meaningless signing AU democracy charter, whilst can't even adhere to country's Constitution
One of the most wonderful documents that Zimbabwe has ever produced in its 38 years of independence is its Constitution - making us a global beacon on issues of democracy, elections, and governance - ...Published: 23 Mar 2018 at 07:04hrs | 183 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mugabe and Mnangagwa greatest tragedy for Zimbabwe - I would rather be in Rhodesia
One of the greatest human traits, especially when confronted with unsavoury circumstances, is the irresistible desire to look back into the annuls of their history for comparisons - possibly, as a for...Published: 22 Mar 2018 at 16:27hrs | 3489 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Ndebele monarchy more Zimbabwean than the presidency
I found the near hysterical rejection, if not paranoic repression, by the Zimbabwe government of the restoration of the Ndebele monarchy, both very flabbergasting and worrying.I might not be p...Published: 12 Mar 2018 at 08:58hrs | 4130 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Will Mnangagwa and Mugabe's children also be affected in the event of a Zimbabwe civil war?
The recent developments in Zimbabwe's political landscape have become more and more uncertain, worrying and dangerous, as the reliance on military power apparently becomes the trump card for some of t...Published: 11 Mar 2018 at 12:14hrs | 2892 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mugabe has always been a pawn for the power-hungry
If there is one thing I completely agree with what the military said, during their so-called 'operation restore legacy' in November 2017, is that, then Zimbabwe president Robert Gabriel Mugabe was sur...Published: 10 Mar 2018 at 06:37hrs | 2780 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Dzamara wanted Mugabe to resign, so why is Mnangagwa not acting on his abduction?
Exactly three years ago, on 9th March 2015, journalist cum activist Itai Dzamara was abducted in Harare - and has never been seen ever since - after presenting a petition for then Zimbabwe president R...Published: 09 Mar 2018 at 11:33hrs | 1130 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
ZBC - a den of cowards and clowns!
I have always considered the state broadcaster, the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), to be ridiculous in its warped bootlicking and shallowness, but over the past three months - ever since the...Published: 08 Mar 2018 at 09:54hrs | 2694 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Churches should not blaspheme just to please Mnangagwa
As a devout Christians it is always painful to hear any form of blasphemy against Jehovah God, but it is most insulting when it emanates from those who should know better - the church and its leaders ...Published: 07 Mar 2018 at 10:34hrs | 974 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Churches should not blaspheme just to please Mnangagwa
As a devout Christians it is always painful to hear any form of blasphemy against Jehovah God, but it is most insulting when it emanates from those who should know better - the church and its leaders ...Published: 07 Mar 2018 at 08:46hrs | 694 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Let's reject politicians - as anti-establishment parties succeed in Europe
The results of elections in Europe, most recently, in Italy - and to some extent, the United States (US) - have shown the steady rise in anti-establishment sentiments - whereby, people are rejecting m...Published: 07 Mar 2018 at 07:10hrs | 204 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
AU/SADC endorse coups, can they be trusted to monitor elections?
As Zimbabwe heads towards crucial harmonised elections in a few months time, one wonders if our regional bodies are competent enough to be monitors and observers, as they have, of late, tarnished thei...Published: 03 Mar 2018 at 08:05hrs | 1019 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
No national reconciliation without acknowledgement, apology and accountability
Yesterday was a very interesting day for me, as far as issues of nation reconciliation were concerned - with the swearing in of a new National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) chairman, an a...Published: 02 Mar 2018 at 07:08hrs | 676 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Obert Mpofu - Do you know Zimbabwe history yourself?
I found laughable today's statement by Home Affairs minister Obert Mpofu, as reported by the state broadcaster, in which he urged for the correction of historical inaccuracies that he alleged were adv...Published: 01 Mar 2018 at 14:37hrs | 1378 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
A disgrace to the Black race
As Black History Month closes, and African Americans in the United States (US) have celebrated and reflected on their role in that nation's shaping, it would be everyone's hope that they also took a g...Published: 01 Mar 2018 at 07:55hrs | 1767 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa should warn Kabila of coup d'etat if he doesn't step down
As Zimbabwe President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa visits the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and briefs President Joseph Kabila on the circumstances surrounding last year's military intervention -...Published: 28 Feb 2018 at 15:21hrs | 2239 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Politics - a career for the evil?
When I was in my childhood and youth, I always had a fascination with politics - and its ability to improve people's lives - such that, I actually harboured dreams of one day becoming a politician - a...Published: 27 Feb 2018 at 13:01hrs | 660 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Africa's 'smarter' coup d'etats expose AU's shortfalls and incompetence - setting dangerous precedence
In the olden times, a coup d'etat was easily identifiable, as all that was needed was for some military general and his army to takeover the government and its most vital institutions, arrest - and po...Published: 06 Feb 2018 at 11:02hrs | 2107 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Politicians prostituting with Zimbabweans' lives - need for alternative formula to governance
The recent shenanigans by politicians, who have been prostituting with the lives of poor desperate Zimbabweans, is a clear, but disturbing, sign that it is about time that the masses seriously conside...Published: 05 Feb 2018 at 13:49hrs | 1536 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zhuwawo inadvertently exposes Mugabe's tyranny and incompetence
One thing that I have learnt since my childhood is never to openly boast about my immature escapades, as I can never know the potential humiliation such behaviour would cause me several years later, w...Published: 04 Feb 2018 at 16:03hrs | 5987 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mutsvangwa stop misleading us - Mnangagwa govt, not just G40, was also part of Mugabe era
I was truly flabbergasted when listening to last night's VOA Studio 7 news bulletin, when Advisor to the President Christopher Mutsvangwa was alleged to have blamed the poor state of affairs in Zimbab...Published: 04 Feb 2018 at 07:47hrs | 1615 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Why ZANU PF admits it will never win a free and fair election
Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU PF party has all but admitted that they will never win a free and fair election - so why do they know that they are not - and have never been as popular as they have been delud...Published: 03 Feb 2018 at 13:35hrs | 3410 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Africans' defensiveness against 'racist' comments our main weakness
Is Africa the s**th*le that United States (US) President Donald Trump was allegedly said to have called it?Well, being an African myself, based in Africa, and having no plans of ever leaving m...Published: 27 Jan 2018 at 08:17hrs | 357 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Trump is right to put America first
We don't agree with Trump very much. But where we do agree with him is on his aim to put America first. Extreme poverty is the normal condition throughout Africa only because African nations, and inde...Published: 27 Jan 2018 at 06:38hrs | 267 | by David Barber & Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Davos missed one crucial aspect on Zimbabwe - Who really is in charge?
It was very somewhat inspiring and encouraging witnessing the amazing interest that both the international business and political establishment placed on the 'new dispensation' in Zimbabwe, and the va...Published: 26 Jan 2018 at 09:36hrs | 2023 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Surely families of 50,000 Gukurahundi victims should be force to reckon with
I am one of those people who have faithfully and painfully followed the Gukurahundi genocide developments, ever since being a first hand witness to one of history's most gruesome and evil episodes....Published: 25 Jan 2018 at 15:29hrs | 1053 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe state media should no longer be treasonous and unpatriotic
Ever Zimbabwe state media was established during the colonial era, and well and into the first 37 years of the country's independence, it was largely been a voice and agent for oppression and vulgar p...Published: 25 Jan 2018 at 13:05hrs | 708 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabweans' naivety and gullibility our greatest weakness
I was amazed listening to last evening's Voice of America (VOA) Studio 7 news, whereby People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader Tendai Biti was venting his disappointment with the cabinet appointed by Z...Published: 06 Dec 2017 at 07:04hrs | 1811 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe's 'new dispensation' has no room for bootlickers and sycophants
I could not help but be flabbergasted and disgusted by the manner in which some sections of our society, especially the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), seem intent on continuing the 'legacy' ...Published: 01 Dec 2017 at 06:33hrs | 607 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Unfairly treated workers - a new strategy in a new dispensation
As Zimbabwe goes through a transition from 37 year Robert Gabriel Mugabe rule - characterised by untold suffering for the majority of workers, through unpaid salaries, terminal benefits, and pensions ...Published: 30 Nov 2017 at 07:07hrs | 2465 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Those who enter power by the gun, will exit by the gun
As the old adage goes, 'history repeats itself', and so it is with the current political situation being witnessed in Zimbabwe, as the military has once again been instrumental in the installation - a...Published: 29 Nov 2017 at 10:31hrs | 5379 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe opposition's monomania renders it redundant as outwitted by ZANU PF
Zimbabwean opposition's witless one-track obsession with the 'Mugabe must go!' mantra, as their only strategy to unseat the ZANU PF government, has backfired after the resignation of the aging leader ...Published: 28 Nov 2017 at 17:48hrs | 2548 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa's executive decisions prove the continuation of Mugabe regime
If further proof of our long held view that newly-appointed Zimbabwean President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa was merely a continuation of his predecessor Robert Gabriel Mugabe, then his latest executi...Published: 28 Nov 2017 at 10:17hrs | 8258 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
ZANU PF merely changes wrapping, but contents still the same
I do not enjoy being the only pessimistic voice in a room full of over-joyous people, whose optimism is merely based on fantasy - yet, reality would be painting a far different picture.Most li...Published: 26 Nov 2017 at 07:49hrs | 774 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Christians who need constantly to be preached to are weak and have no depth
Have we ever wondered why Jesus Christ, and later, His Apostles, never stayed preaching in the same place - and to the same congregants - but were always on the move?Which is in stark contrast...Published: 13 Nov 2017 at 07:26hrs | 875 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe still creating more Mugabes - is there hope for this country?
I did not know whether to laugh, cry, or throw a shoe at the radio, when former Zimbabwe vice president Joice Mujuru was speaking on VOA Studio 7 a few days ago - soon after the sacking of her success...Published: 12 Nov 2017 at 10:01hrs | 5188 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Aid agencies and civic organisations promoting government irresponsibility and community dependency
It was with great relief reading in Britain's Daily Express how calls by that country's taxpayers to ban aid to the so-called 'Third World' were growing louder - as these had had no positive impact....Published: 25 Oct 2017 at 07:19hrs | 240 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
No economic reform in Zimbabwe before mindset-reform
As the suffering and oppressed people of Zimbabwe reach their breaking point, and desperately yearn for a better and brighter future in a new democratic and prosperous dispensation, we need to re-stra...Published: 23 Oct 2017 at 06:51hrs | 240 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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