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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: 4 hrs ago | 223 | 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: 4 hrs ago | 195 | 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: 21 hrs ago | 336 | 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: 22 hrs ago | 654 | 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 | 373 | 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 | 520 | 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

Why is the Mnangagwa regime so desperate to shield abusive Chinese companies from scrutiny?

When those entrusted to defend and protect you instead choose to side with your abuser, the problem runs far deeper than mere neglect.Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube's warning to Zimbabwean businesspeople to "never refer to the Chinese again…

Published: 17 Dec 2025 at 09:35hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

There is no humanity in stealing from the vulnerable - my tragic story

It never rains but pours, it is said.Just a few days ago, I became a victim of a carefully calculated and deeply cruel scheme of theft-one that goes beyond the mere loss of property and strikes at the very core of human decency.To directly…

Published: 17 Dec 2025 at 09:34hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Why any extension of presidential tenure must go to a referendum

Some matters in life don't require legal gymnastics-they require plain honesty.Zimbabwe may soon find itself at a constitutional crossroads, one that will test whether the 2013 Constitution is a living shield against the abuse of power or …

Published: 14 Dec 2025 at 21:40hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Does the Mnangagwa regime have a different definition of corruption than the rest of us?

Zimbabwe is a strange place to stay.Yesterday, the world marked International Anti-Corruption Day, and President Emmerson Mnangagwa addressed the nation with familiar-sounding commitments to "zero tolerance" against corruption. To dir…

Published: 10 Dec 2025 at 22:47hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Who says men are the worst perpetrators of gender-based and domestic violence?

I believe in speaking the truth, no matter how uncomfortable it may be for some, because honesty is the only way to confront emotive issues.For decades, the discourse around gender-based violence and domestic abuse has been framed in stark…

Published: 06 Dec 2025 at 10:53hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

A nation of vendors is not a nation on the rise

Let us not fool ourselves! One of the most dangerous narratives taking root in Zimbabwe today is the claim that the Mnangagwa administration's support for the informal sector is a sign of empowerment and economic development. To …

Published: 05 Dec 2025 at 18:05hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

How reliable is Zimbabwe's claim of economic growth?

This is a question that has bothered me for some time.Listening to President Emmerson Mnangagwa addressing today's ZANU-PF Politburo meeting, one would be forgiven for believing Zimbabwe is in the midst of a spectacular economic renaissanc…

Published: 03 Dec 2025 at 19:48hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Chinese miners' ongoing violations of Zimbabwe's dignity and sovereignty are utterly unacceptable

Some things in this world can be tolerated, but others cross a line that no society should ever accept.There are moments in a nation's story when silence becomes complicity - when ignoring injustice is the same as endorsing it.To directly …

Published: 29 Nov 2025 at 18:39hrs | 1101 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Are Zimbabwe's endless taxes deliberately designed to finance the corruption machinery?

There are important questions we need to answer.The Zimbabwean government's relentless appetite for squeezing more and more taxes out of an already suffocating population has become impossible to ignore. To directly receive articles f…

Published: 29 Nov 2025 at 18:36hrs | 658 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Mnangagwa's regime should not try to profit from its own failures

In Zimbabwe, the suffering of the poor has been turned into a cash cow for the ruling elite.This morning, I came across a deeply disturbing report claiming that the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has resolved to impose a stagg…

Published: 27 Nov 2025 at 12:57hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwe's feja-feja economy is unsustainable!

Most of us have encountered feja-feja before, that quick, deceptive street game where the eye is easily fooled.Zimbabwe today survives on improvisation, luck, and illusion. To directly receive articles from Tendai Ruben Mbofana, pleas…

Published: 26 Nov 2025 at 11:06hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwe's call for body donations is ultimately a call to disrespect our deceased loved ones

Respect lies at the heart of Ubuntu, and nothing embodies this more profoundly than honouring those who loved us but are no longer with us.As I was reading a news article this afternoon about calls for Zimbabweans to donate their bodies fo…

Published: 24 Nov 2025 at 19:54hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Is oppression in Zimbabwe turning us into a violent nation?

There is something deeply troubling unfolding in Zimbabwe, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Over the past months, social media has been flooded with disturbing videos of violence: a stepmother viciously attacking h…

Published: 21 Nov 2025 at 13:03hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Mnangagwa's so-called 'empowerment projects' are destroying Zimbabwe's economy

Short-term fixes often bring long-term harm.Over the past few years, the President Emmerson Mnangagwa regime has proudly paraded what it calls "empowerment projects" - a series of government-funded loans or donations of equipment supposedl…

Published: 13 Nov 2025 at 01:02hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

When Christians mistake State House invitations for divine blessings

The Bible warns that, 'My people perish for lack of knowledge,' and nowhere is this more evident than in the way some Christians have confused political privilege with divine blessing.In Zimbabwe, there has emerged a deeply troubling and s…

Published: 26 Oct 2025 at 08:11hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Mr. Ambassador, surely you can't deny that China treats Zimbabwe as a colonial outpos

As we say in Shona, ‘muromo hauzarirwi nerwizi' - the mouth cannot be dammed by a river - meaning it's easy to say anything, even when one knows it's untrue.China's Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Zhou Ding, could not have chosen a worse occasion …

Published: 24 Oct 2025 at 13:38hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Jonathan Moyo's legal gymnastics cannot stretch Mnangagwa's term beyond 2028

Even singing for one's supper must have its limits.It takes a certain level of constitutional gymnastics to argue that President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term can be legally extended without tampering with the two-term limit prescribed by Zimb…

Published: 23 Oct 2025 at 11:15hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

When a nation suffers under a corrupt regime, the military stands with the oppressed

Time and time again, history presents its lessons - but the power-intoxicated never learn.There comes a time in the life of every nation when the weight of corruption, greed, and misrule becomes too unbearable for its citizens to carry.&nb…

Published: 14 Oct 2025 at 21:38hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

It's time to kick Chinese exploiters out of Zimbabwe!

Zimbabweans are known the world over for their warmth, hospitality, and patience - but there comes a time when even the most tolerant people must say, enough is enough!There has been yet another horrifying case of violence committed by Chi…

Published: 12 Oct 2025 at 12:19hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Mnangagwa regime reliance on discredited church leaders speaks volumes about its own credibility

It is often said that you can tell a lot about a person by the quality of the company he keeps.Zimbabweans have long witnessed a troubling pattern: a leadership desperate to cloak itself in the sanctity of faith in order to deflect scrutin…

Published: 12 Oct 2025 at 12:02hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Civil servants who don't meet professional standards don't deserve a decent salary

It is a tragedy that some people have come to regard a salary as an entitlement rather than a reward for proven competence.Today, after days of anguish, I finally managed to secure my late mother's death certificate. To directly recei…

Published: 10 Oct 2025 at 07:27hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Suddenly, the government says my dead mother is no longer my mother!

When compassion is replaced by bureaucracy, a nation begins to decay from within.It is difficult to describe the pain of losing a mother. To directly receive articles from Tendai Ruben Mbofana, please join his WhatsApp Channel on: htt…

Published: 08 Oct 2025 at 18:13hrs | 591 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

In normal countries high-profile corruption faces inquiries - in Zimbabwe it's protected!

It is always troubling when a country appears to have fallen firmly into the hands of criminals.One of the most glaring indicators of a country's seriousness in fighting corruption is how it responds when explosive allegations are made aga…

Published: 04 Oct 2025 at 20:53hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Castration will not end rape - we need real solutions, not sensationalism

It is always easy to capture people's attention with dramatic, over-the-top solutions to a problem, yet such measures rarely achieve the intended goal.The calls we periodically hear in Zimbabwean public discourse, often from political lead…

Published: 02 Oct 2025 at 17:59hrs | 75 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

We can't condemn Chiwenga when we ourselves are too cowardly to stand up against Zvigananda

It is easy to play holier-than-thou, but when the very future of a nation hangs in the balance, self-reflection becomes unavoidable.The recent surge in condemnation of so-called "tenderpreneurs" who have amassed vast wealth through their p…

Published: 01 Oct 2025 at 19:41hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Mr. Mliswa, we want Zvigananda arrested - and we don't care who pushes it

In life, there is never a shortage of individuals determined to obstruct every effort aimed at easing the people's suffering.In recent days, I have been deeply disturbed by the conduct of former Norton legislator, Temba Mliswa. To dir…

Published: 29 Sep 2025 at 12:18hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

While ordinary Zimbabweans' belts are squeezed, Zvigananda are allowed to grow fat with impunity

The contradictions in this country are stark: the poor are made to suffer even more, while politically connected thieves remain protected.The Zimbabwean government's Treasury Circular Number 10 of 2025, imposing sweeping austerity measures…

Published: 28 Sep 2025 at 06:57hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

The Chinese are getting out of hand in Zimbabwe!

There can be no greater insult than when a guest has the audacity to spit in the face of his host.There comes a point in the life of a nation when silence becomes complicity. To directly receive articles from Tendai Ruben Mbofana, ple…

Published: 23 Sep 2025 at 22:43hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

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Zimbabwe storm into Super 8 at T20 World Cup 2026

Mzembi awaits High Court ruling on discharge application

Illegal structures sprout across Bulawayo

Prophet Magaya to approach Constitutional Court over in camera ruling

Bulawayo singled out as litter hotspot in explosive Parliament clash

Zimbabwe targets 70-year life expectancy

Zimbabwe mine workers demand US$650 minimum wage

Zimbabwe tames inflation, now the test is keeping it below 10%

Zimbabwe target Super 8 spot in crucial Ireland clash

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

Zimbabwe youths must resist the 2030 agenda

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

Tshabangu appoints new office bearers

Tshabangu threatens MPs against opposing 2030 constitution amendment

Massive exodus from Vendors 4ED to new outfit

Ramaphosa-Mnangagwa summit photo sparks mixed reaction online

Christ Embassy pastor in US$7 200 fraud

Man trampled to death by elephant in Victoria Falls

Absent parents drive HIV vulnerability in Plumtree's youth

City of Harare extends discount period

Bulawayo Councillors refuse to sign ZACC Integrity Pledges

Prophet Magaya rape case will proceed behind closed doors

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

How buyers evaluate value in Micro-SUVs like the Tata Punch

Sikandar Raza warns Zimbabwe against complacency

Philip Morris International eyes Zimbabwe comeback

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

Zimbabwean couple nears Nigeria after epic Africa cycling trek

Police warn citizens against being lured to secluded places or online job scams

ZLHR forces ZESA to compensate minors US$66 000 over gross negligence

Pet food on the menu? Harare restaurant under fire

Chiwenga clashes with AG over Mnangagwa term plan

Zimbabwe ranked above England at T20 World Cup

War vets seek to block Constitutional Amendment Bill (No. 3)

Police camp outside Tendai Biti's offices

Public has 90 days to comment on Mnangagwa term extension bill

Viral tears and a US$2,500 storm: Gray Homes breaks silence

SAPS hunts Zimbabwe celebrity musician over armed robbery

'Bombshell' Geza burial set for today

Edson Zvobgo: Architect of power, victim of politics

Electric vehicles take off in Zimbabwe with Chinese models

SA's NPA seizes cash from Zimbabwean nationals involved in student kidnapping

Prophet Magaya rape trial begins today

Man (46) caught raping 15-year-old niece

Rapist uncle slapped with 68-year sentence

Bulawayo water supplies worsen as power outages bite

Nedbank Zimbabwe retrenches 36 managers

Zimbabwe banking sector workers get 7,5% pay rise

Peanut butter recall sparks food safety alert for Zimbabwean consumers

Geza's death sparks fresh anti-2030 revolt

Ramaphosa-Mnangagwa summit photo sparks mixed reaction online

Police camp outside Tendai Biti's offices

Chiwenga clashes with AG over Mnangagwa term plan

Tshabangu appoints new office bearers

Tshabangu threatens MPs against opposing 2030 constitution amendment

Christ Embassy pastor in US$7 200 fraud

Man trampled to death by elephant in Victoria Falls

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

Zimbabwe tightens border security to curb trafficking

Massive exodus from Vendors 4ED to new outfit

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