Columnist / Tendai ruben mbofana
In fact, any NGO not involved in the country's politics is probably not fulfilling its mandate
Let us just imagine that I establish an NGO (non-governmental organization), whose stated objective is to represent the interests of people who love to spend their spare time fishing (anglers), and th...Published: 15 Jul 2021 at 06:32hrs | 374 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
It's good introducing anti-corruption curricular at ECD, why don't we start by uprooting graft right from top echelons of power?
Have you ever come across an unrepentant serial rapist, and wife beater, who is in the strange habit of loudly proclaiming to be an ardent gender rights, and anti-sexual abuse, activist - whilst, also...Published: 13 Jul 2021 at 20:18hrs | 473 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
When you die, will people celebrate or mourn your death?
Today, 12 July, I am glorifying my Creator, Jehovah God Almighty, in Christ Jesus' name, for placing me on this planet forty eight (48) years ago.However, for me, birthday anniversaries are ne...Published: 12 Jul 2021 at 16:46hrs | 1267 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Tyrants are generally cowards who flee when their bullying power is under threat
Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler hid in an underground bunker - where he eventually committed suicide - when Allied forces had surrounded Germany's capital Berlin in 1945.Iraq's iron-fisted tyrant, ...Published: 02 Jul 2021 at 16:09hrs | 732 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Govt should shoulder responsibility for COVID-19 vaccine disinformation
There is one phrase that I always pray I do not find myself saying, since its uttering would only mean one thing - that, something has gone terribly wrong, with, possibly, grave consequences.T...Published: 26 Jun 2021 at 07:29hrs | 316 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Why do today's women appear more subservient to men than were our mothers?
This morning started on a most interesting note - as is typical with my wife, since we always engage in very enlightening, thought-provocking, and edifying discussions - after she told me about an eve...Published: 24 Jun 2021 at 09:45hrs | 948 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
If ED truly listened to the citizenry's cries, complaints, and criticisms, he would have been the people's hero
At times I look back, in amazement, at the events of November 2017 - when thousands upon thousands of Zimbabweans flooded the streets of the capital Harare, in overwhelming jubilant support of the mil...Published: 19 Jun 2021 at 19:58hrs | 1166 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Spectre didn't work, scarf clearly isn't working, so why Zimbabwe regime's obsession on Voodoo governance?
I have always tried my best to keep away from individuals' personal beliefs and faiths - since, as the phrase, "personal belief" clearly connotes, these a...Published: 16 Jun 2021 at 09:00hrs | 2053 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Is it some kind of a curse to be a Zimbabwean?
"Is it some kind of a curse to be a Zimbabwean? Why does it appear as if we are always one of those unfortunate countries to be presided over by some of the worst leaders on the planet?"These ...Published: 15 Jun 2021 at 15:37hrs | 875 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
COVID-19 public complacency spurred by ruling elite's scandalous disregard for preventative regulations, and inconsistent polici
So, when the ruling ZANU PF party was busy gathering hordes of youth for a campaign sports tournament yesterday, Saturday 12 June 2021, in the small town of Mazowe - with clearly almost none of them d...Published: 13 Jun 2021 at 18:51hrs | 234 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Persistent moaning for COVID-19 vaccine patent waiver by Africa questions our intellectual capacity
Please allow me to start this discourse with a list of names - Max Theiler, Allan McLeod Comack, Aaron Klug, and Sydney Brenner.I am not sure if these names ring a bell for most of us, but the...Published: 11 Jun 2021 at 14:00hrs | 353 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Isn't it interesting that those used by ZANU PF to do its dirty muderous work always seem to meet an unenviable tragic end?
One of the trending news pieces sending tongues wagging since yesterday has been the recent tragic and most unfortunate suicide of a state intelligence operative, who is believed to have planted secre...Published: 08 Jun 2021 at 18:17hrs | 1430 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Spare a thought for Gukurahundi genocide massacres
LAST week, President Emmerson Mnangagwa was shown the Hanging Tree in Bulawayo, where many Ndebeles were hanged by the colonial regime in the 1890s.After visiting the tree where colonialists h...Published: 08 Jun 2021 at 06:43hrs | 394 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
After ED was shown where colonialists hanged Ndebele warriors, was he also shown where Ndebele-speakers were massacred by Zim re
I do not know whether I can ever reiterate this point enough - history is a total accumulation of past events, which can never, and should never, be cherry-picked, or narrated selectively - such that,...Published: 06 Jun 2021 at 13:30hrs | 685 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
If we want Zimbabwean youth to register to vote, then include a 'None of the above' option on ballot paper!
I am always intrigued, and oftentimes bemused, witnessing the concerted efforts by many sections of Zimbabwean's society, in their energetic attempts in urging the country's youth to register to vote....Published: 03 Jun 2021 at 20:10hrs | 445 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Are ZANU PF and MDC shameful governance failures proving Rhodesia's Smith right that Blacks not ready to govern themselves?
There are issues that are so emotive and sensitive, that even I try my best not to provoke them unnecessarily - or, at least, tread very carefully, being alive to their potential explosiveness - nonet...Published: 02 Jun 2021 at 11:21hrs | 2098 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zanu-PF still don't believe they can win free and fair elections after 41 years of state-controlled propaganda, vote-rigging
In my entire 48 years of existence, I have come across those who have tried every trick in the book to win popular opinion and favour - from lying, deviousness, and all manner of image polishing - but...Published: 31 May 2021 at 14:17hrs | 887 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Parents need to raise up community-building driven children, as purposeless and idle kids likely to fall into crime and drugs
It is not everyday that a Zimbabwean wakes up to some uplifting and inspiring news - what with the continual eerie presence of a very dark cloud hanging over the nation, brought about by a government ...Published: 30 May 2021 at 14:26hrs | 286 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Heroism can never be shoved down Zimbabweans' throats
The past week, after the official unveiling of Charwe Nyakasikana's (the spirit medium of Mbuya Nehanda) statue in the capital Harare, has reignited highly emotive, and long-standing divisions amongst...Published: 29 May 2021 at 17:22hrs | 664 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Why isn't ZANU PF 'old guard' fiercely pushing for govt to provide decent wages to workers and retirees?
In this gravely depressing Zimbabwe economic, political, and social environment, one always welcomes some stress- releasing events, that make us laugh and forget our misery - no wonder most Zimbabwean...Published: 28 May 2021 at 09:07hrs | 1505 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Name-dropping in Zimbabwe proves prevalence of corruption at highest levels of power
To be quite honest, before a few years ago, I had no idea of the existence of the word "name-dropping" - not until it was popularized in this so-called "Second Republic", as it was transformed into a ...Published: 27 May 2021 at 13:37hrs | 720 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Africans not yet free, since the colour of our oppressors and subjugators only thing that changed - it's time for new revolution
I wish I had been a fly on the wall, when those eighteen gallant and revolutionary African leaders met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 25 May 1963, as they mapped and birthed their dream for a truly free...Published: 25 May 2021 at 12:39hrs | 455 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Why are Christians some of the most unChristian people in this world?
Yesterday, a very good friend of mine forwarded me a document, which I found extremely troubling, but at the same time, profoundly eye-opening - as it listed countries with the highest murder, robbery...Published: 23 May 2021 at 09:22hrs | 1809 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe govt should bear full responsibility for Indian variant in country, as its negligence and indifference has placed our l
So, the government of Zimbabwe, through its minister of health (who is also vice president) Constantino Chiwenga, in all its "profound wisdom" has finally decided to take some concrete action against ...Published: 21 May 2021 at 12:55hrs | 1105 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe govt should make up its mind - are sanctions a 'curse' or 'blessing' for country, or are they even real?
Every human being on this planet has faced, is facing, and will face, challenges in this lifetime - some easily resolved, whilst others seemingly unsurmountable - however, what defines a "victor", or ...Published: 20 May 2021 at 10:08hrs | 1356 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Rhodesia better than Zimbabwe?
I RECENTLY penned the most painful and heart-rending article, titled, Our elderly experienced life under both Rhodesia and Zimbabwe, so why arrest them when they say Ian Smith was better? I fo...Published: 20 May 2021 at 06:38hrs | 3847 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
UN greatest threat to world peace and security as SC veto powers only used to protect tyrants, warmongers and aggressors
It can never be debated that the world today is at its most dangerous, with a marked upsurge of tyrants, warmongers, and aggressors - who appear to increasingly grow in confidence in their heinous act...Published: 19 May 2021 at 17:45hrs | 315 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Recipients of govt/ZANU PF handouts must still punish ruling elite during elections as they're the authors of our suffering
Whilst it is undeniably exciting, and quite frankly a huge relief, receiving much needed assistance in a time of great need and desperation - nonetheless, when that aid comes from the people who autho...Published: 19 May 2021 at 09:13hrs | 387 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
There was more democracy amongst white Rhodesians than we have between black Zimbabweans
Yesterday, I penned possibly the most painful and heartrending article, entitled, "Our elderly experienced life under both Rhodesia and Zimbabwe, so why arrest them when they say Smith was better?" - ...Published: 18 May 2021 at 10:26hrs | 2975 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Why did Zimbabwe regime invest so much in our post-independence education, yet always insults our intelligence?
The Zimbabwe government has always prided itself in the phenomenal strides it made in the country's post-independence education, that witnessed the proliferation of schools to reach nearly all section...Published: 17 May 2021 at 10:25hrs | 672 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Ziyambi's rabid tantrum after regime's failure in capturing the judiciary - by accusing judges of being captured
Lately, most Zimbabweans had become accustomed to hearing the main opposition MDC Alliance party loudly crying foul over the alleged state capturing of the country's judiciary, after losing several ca...Published: 16 May 2021 at 14:05hrs | 2044 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Is Zim's deafening silence on Palestinians' bombardment instructive of regime's long-standing relationship with Israel?
Ever since the relentless bombardment on the Palestinian territory of Gaza was ruthlessly unleashed by the Israeli regime on Monday 10 May 2021, I have been patiently awaiting a statement of condemnat...Published: 16 May 2021 at 07:47hrs | 284 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Upsurge in ritual killings in Zim unsurprising - what are we to expect from country governed by leadership embroiled in murderou
There is a very popular adage - "a fish rots from the head" - and, as such, what characterizes any nation is shaped by its leadership. It is as simply as that!This is akin to a family....Published: 14 May 2021 at 13:30hrs | 1397 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zim ruling elite more afraid of us, than we're afraid of them - citizens should use constitutional rights before they're also ta
Last night, when I was leaving my mother's house, and going to my place, I encountered a metre or so long snake, waiting near my door, and in a panicked way, I picked up a huge stone and crushed it....Published: 13 May 2021 at 12:12hrs | 1137 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Journalism has always been cornerstone of activism, and Zim regime's attempts to curtail this is a sign of cowardice and fascism
The Zimbabwe regime has never been shy in exposing its true colours as far as its disdain and repulsion with anything synonymous, symbolic, or symptomatic of democracy and free expression, in its fort...Published: 11 May 2021 at 22:48hrs | 138 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
How can someone you elect or deploy into govt position be your 'chef' - there's urgent need for political literacy in Zimbabwe
In life, there are always those most perplexing things that never appear to make any sense, especially pertaining to our behaviour and thinking as human beings, such that, one probably requires intens...Published: 11 May 2021 at 22:38hrs | 509 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Would you eat cyanide laced oranges, why accept poisoned constitutional amendments only for some youth/women's quota clauses?
As the shock over the recently gazetted Constitutional Amendment No 2 Act deepens, and the realization of the reality of the brutal shredding, and callous assassination, of any semblance of democracy ...Published: 10 May 2021 at 10:45hrs | 750 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Where are the millions who voted for Zimbabwe's 'new' 2013 Constitution when it's being ravaged and raped by ruling elite?
The past week has, arguably, been the darkest epoch in the history of our beloved Zimbabwe - possibly, up there with such events as the signing of the Rudd Concession in 1888, and enactment of the Lan...Published: 09 May 2021 at 07:47hrs | 125 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Buy Zimbabwe' noble initiative, but sub-standard local products threaten success
As the "Buy Zimbabwe" campaign was busy lauding its successes (and, hopefully, also evaluating its failures) over its ten years of existence, my mother wa...Published: 08 May 2021 at 10:18hrs | 597 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
If Zimbabwe govt desires positive reportage then needs to act responsibly, as media not there to lie on their behalf
As a youth, one of the things that thoroughly infuriated me was when either my parents told other people, especially my relatives, when I had done something irresponsible and misbehaved, or when those...Published: 07 May 2021 at 10:11hrs | 251 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
We are in far greater danger from the Zimbabwean regime than from COVID-19
I am sure most of those in my age group can still remember those weirdly strange questions we would ask each other whilst we were still primary school children - "Who would hurt you the most were they...Published: 06 May 2021 at 14:58hrs | 1666 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe should've learnt how to run country from Rhodesians, not the wearing of colonial wigs
If ever there is anything in Zimbabwe that infuriates me to the core, it is the sight of a once prosperous nation - whereby (irregardless of the numerous glaring racial injustices) the economy was so ...Published: 07 Apr 2021 at 10:22hrs | 2391 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
So how is it possible that someone considered too old to run a school class, can be entrusted with running an entire country?
Yesterday, I was extremely agitated watching the viral video of the elderly lady who was being harassed by a bunch of bus touts in Beitbridge town (who have since been arrested and sentenced to six mo...Published: 06 Apr 2021 at 10:20hrs | 1988 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Independence Day' a continual reminder of how Zimbabweans are still in painful bondage
I have never had any hesitation asserting that the holidays that I regarded most appealing to my heart on the Zimbabwean calender, were "Independence Day", and "Heroes Day" - not for the skewed and ba...Published: 05 Apr 2021 at 10:47hrs | 616 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
ZANU PF has no moral high ground to urge nation to honour struggle icons, as the party at forefront of abandoning heroes, and de
ZANU PF has no moral high ground to urge the nation to honour struggle icons, as the party at forefront of abandoning heroes, and deleting its own from history.There are two questions that hav...Published: 02 Apr 2021 at 12:12hrs | 889 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe regime's shameless incompetence
As per my usual daily routine, I pray to Jehovah God first, then converse with my wife and get my daily dose of the morning news (both local and international).I could not help being thunderst...Published: 02 Apr 2021 at 09:15hrs | 233 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Why are you fearful of your citizens?
YOUR Excellency, President ED Mnangagwa.One thing that always bewildered us as we grew up was watching on the main news bulletin the president moving around surrounded by hordes of bodyguards....Published: 31 Mar 2021 at 06:40hrs | 702 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Why are we not holding councils to account?
MY soul is so disquieted, as I feel so dejected as a Zimbabwean, wondering about our inexplicable docility, cowardice, and inability to stand up against local government authorities who have failed to...Published: 26 Mar 2021 at 18:28hrs | 664 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'ZANU PF won't reform itself out of power', so why are Zimbabweans not using their own powers to push for genuine reforms?
The recent thought-provoking comments by expelled ZANU PF member of parliament, Killer Zivhu, to the effect that elections in Zimbabwe were a sheer waste of time and the nation's resources, as the out...Published: 24 Mar 2021 at 08:58hrs | 1128 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
When Zimbabwean leaders are so fearful of their own citizens, it's not the nation's fault, but the leaders themselves
One thing that most of us in Zimbabwe grew up being bewildered with, was always watching on the daily main news bulletin, the president moving around completely surrounded by bodyguards - actually, he...Published: 23 Mar 2021 at 07:06hrs | 902 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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