Columnist / Tinashe
Generation Z-led initiatives transform Highlanders
In today's rapidly changing world, the importance of youth leadership and the renewal of ideas cannot be overstated, particularly in the realm of sports organisations like Highlanders Football Club....Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 15:54hrs | 140 | by Tinashe Rufu
The politics of water in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Water has always been an important and valuable resource to humanity, which partly explains why most great civilisations were situated near water bodies. The value of water is much more amplified when...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 19:46hrs | 1068 | by Craig Tinashe Tanyanyiwa
Zimdollar worse off since 2022
THE local currency, the Zimbabwean dollar, has continued to depreciate against the United States dollar on an unrestrained trajectory, despite various measures implemented by the Reserve Bank of Zimba...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 19:20hrs | 8 | by Tinashe Duma
Ndabaningi Sithole: Zimbabwe's forgotten intellectual and leader
NDABANINGI Sithole was one of the founding fathers of the modern state of Zimbabwe in southern Africa. In August 1963, he became the first president of the Zimbabwe African National Union (Zanu), the ...Published: 07 Jul 2022 at 08:02hrs | 1 | by Tinashe Mushakavanhu
ZimAchievers mark 11th anniversary in style
Zimbabwe Achievers Awards hosted a sold-out, glitzy 11th edition of the ZAA UK Awards Dinner Gala, with awards handed out in various categories on Saturday night at the Holiday Inn City in Birmingham....Published: 30 May 2022 at 15:36hrs | 13 | by Tinashe Mukono
The departure of Stan Chartered: A case of Economic commitment
Few days ago, the Standard Chartered bank closed all it's branches in Zimbabwe, except a few remaining as they wind up their 120 year journey in the southern African nation. This came as a surprise, a...Published: 16 Apr 2022 at 19:56hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Highlanders - Dynamos deal: A case of Economic empowerment
The gesture by Kuda Tagwirei's Sakunda Holdings to empower the nation through sport is one of the greatest developments in the history of our football. This greatest ever sponsorship in Zimbabwe for D...Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 20:33hrs | 8 | by Tinashe Muzamhindo
Kudakwashe Tagwirei, a champion of black empowerment
Business mogul Kudakwashe Tagwirei remains a champion of black empowerment. I am an ardent follower Tagwirei's business ventures and empowerment initiatives. His Command Agriculture scheme has benefit...Published: 06 Nov 2021 at 17:55hrs | 7 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Nature of Government deals must be made public!
We have so many deals, apparently, which Government of Zimbabwe, has signed with several countries, we have been briefed of MOUs, signed on behalf of the country, which have never been disclosed to th...Published: 19 Jul 2021 at 12:05hrs | 1 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
The President should not be allover!
Literary, the office of the President, is of high honour, respected, and must be treated with integrity, but from my own observation, it has become a play ground, from whom ever wants to play with him...Published: 26 May 2021 at 09:49hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Good Advisors must be around the 'PRESIDENT'
The office of the President and Cabinet, is a highly regarded, commended, and respected office, it deserves honour, dignity and respect. Those who are responsible for preparing meetings around the " P...Published: 11 May 2021 at 22:42hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
In Zim, we need another dictionary to define the term 'Development'
Zambian President, Edgar Lungu has Commissioned more than five hospitals in less than six months, apparently, he has decongested Lusaka city, by Commissioning four fly overs, in less than a year. Forg...Published: 07 May 2021 at 10:07hrs | 20 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Government must expeditiously engage ZIST
Zimbabwe has for a very long time been experiencing boorish governance which led to unprecedented economic abyss coupled with gross violation of human rights and other ignoble injustices manufactured ...Published: 30 Apr 2021 at 19:31hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
If I were President Mnangagwa, unfortunately I'm not !!!
Apparently, I woke up at 3 am, I'm just thinking of the November 27, 2017 event, and I can safely conclude the phrase " New dispensation, has just been eroded, by a flood of events ".Can you b...Published: 24 Apr 2021 at 20:29hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
We need a proper Business Model to run this country
Government has a duty and obligation to attend to national issues raised by citizen's perspective, if they really want to retire with dignity. We have issues at hand which must be attended to, and mor...Published: 15 Mar 2021 at 12:24hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
We need closure on questionable national projects !!!
Zimbabwe is the only country, where I have witnessed Mps going to Parliament to collect fuel coupons, allowances, good ventilation in Holiday Inn, Crown Plaza, Sheraton Hotel ( Rainbow Towers), and th...Published: 04 Mar 2021 at 14:12hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
We need a New Thinking Approach as a nation
Few days ago, the Former MDC Alliance Senator, Lillian Timveous, and Blessing Chebundo, were being paraded at State House, and when I saw images circulating on internet, I said to myself, what value d...Published: 02 Mar 2021 at 14:11hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Mr President, review your team & apply Strategy
Not much has been done, since the inception of the so-called new dispensation. Now that you have lost key pillars, the likes of Biggie Matiza, Ellen Gwaradzimba and the coup announcer, S.B Moyo, who w...Published: 31 Jan 2021 at 08:31hrs | 1 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
President E.D engage your political nemesis
ContextIn 1999, the then MDC leader and former Prime Minister of Zimbabwe, Dr Morgan Richard Tsvangirai, whilst he was addressing more than 20 000 supporters in Rufaro stadium, called for the ...Published: 12 Jan 2021 at 21:24hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Government must review the decision to lockdown the country !!!
The recent lockdown statement done by the Vice President and Health Minister Dr Chiwenga. My assumption was that Government of today, Government of Zimbabwe, was supposed reach out to many Inclusive o...Published: 04 Jan 2021 at 11:05hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Urban transport a nightmare for commuters
OUR country used to have one of the best urban transport systems to carry workers to and from its vibrant industries — the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco).Workers used to pay half ...Published: 04 Jan 2021 at 07:23hrs | | by Tinashe
President Mnangagwa 'Develop a Strategic Thinking Approach'
During Mugabe's era, you would easily recite cabinet Ministers without reading from any script, alas today, I can only remember maybe less than five Ministers unless you visit their offices. What is t...Published: 26 Dec 2020 at 15:43hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
We need a functional economy: Open ZISCO, CSC, NRZ, CCZ first !!!
Few days ago, I read a statement about the First lady Amai Auxilia Mnangagwa coming up with an initiative " National Dress Code", which she is going to confer or launch, for some of words, it is word ...Published: 18 Dec 2020 at 12:46hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
ZimAchievers Awards host inaugural ZAA Botswana gala
Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) has honoured Zimbabwean achievers who have been outstanding in the year at the inaugural ZAA Botswana Awards Dinner Gala held at Cresta Lodge in Gaborone on Friday....Published: 17 Dec 2020 at 12:36hrs | | by Tinashe Mukono
Hollywood based Zim make-up artist opens up on career
Vault Cosmetics founder Jackie Mgido is set to reveal some experiences and tips to make it as a global Zimbabwean in an interview with Global Zimbabweans show set for broadcast this week.The H...Published: 16 Dec 2020 at 09:59hrs | 2 | by Tinashe Mukono
Can black arts (Kuromba) be sole source of wealth in Zimbabwe?
According to Colin Powell, the first African-American Secretary of State, diplomat and retired general who served as the 65th United States Secretary of State from 2001-2005, a dream does not become r...Published: 15 Nov 2020 at 16:40hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo (PhD)
Mangudya retains confidence at the Central Bank
From the time Zimbabwe switched from inter-bank market for foreign currency to an auction system, which is largely driven by market. The idea is to determine market exchange rate. The bids come from u...Published: 05 Nov 2020 at 16:02hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
President E.D, you need Strategic Thinkers around you!
I vividly recall Mugabe's last two gigantic rallies in 2017 where politicians fell over each other to bootlick the despot. The former ZANU PF youth leader Kudzai Chipanga openly told the gathering tha...Published: 25 Oct 2020 at 07:40hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
President Mnangagwa what is our problem?
We are the second largest platinum producer in the world, we have gold reserves around the country, we have chrome, we have alluvial diamonds, we have best human resources skills, we have land and nat...Published: 12 Oct 2020 at 08:10hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Managing fisheries sustainably at Lake Kariba
ACCORDING to the Commercial Fishing Industry - Global Market Outlook, the global commercial fishing industry market accounted for US$240,99 billion in 2017 and is expected to reach $438,59 billion by ...Published: 11 Oct 2020 at 08:48hrs | | by Tinashe Farawo
Morgan Komichi, the Simon Khaya Moyo of MDC
"It had become evident that his conduct in the discharge of his duties had become inconsistent with his official responsibilities. The Vice President has consistently and persistently demonstrated tra...Published: 03 Oct 2020 at 09:40hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Numbers & brand only can't take you to State House
Zanu PF is not afraid of Facebook posts, Whatsapp and Twitter rants. Zanu PF only panics when you go back silently to the drawing board to plan and refresh on ideas. Come 2023, opposition may be given...Published: 21 Sep 2020 at 13:43hrs | 1 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Mr. President, Hard Talk builds nations and dreams !!!
In 1994, I was doing my primary education at Nyazura Primary school, a boarding primary school in Manicaland Province. It was the norm back then that you would buy an envelope and get a postage ...Published: 21 Sep 2020 at 07:35hrs | 1 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Chamisa, Mnangagwa must renew cordiality
In 2009, former Prime Minister of Zimbabwe Dr Morgan Richard Tsvangirai appointed the then MDC National Organizing Secretary, Nelson Chamisa to be in charge of Ministry of Information and Communicatio...Published: 17 Sep 2020 at 10:27hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Fact finding mission that never was
We are back to square one... It took six months for Zimbabwe Election Commission (ZEC) to release the official 2008 election results with Patrick Chinamasa then Legal and Justice Minister insi...Published: 13 Sep 2020 at 23:23hrs | 1 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
U-turn on white farmers: Mugabe turning in his grave
GOVERNMENT's dramatic turnaround to offer farms to former white farms is indicative of the Zanu-PF government's policy inconsistency, which has decimated the once flourishing agriculture sector, and i...Published: 04 Sep 2020 at 06:22hrs | | by Tinashe Kairiza
President Mnangagwa, you need to attend to Political acumenship, legacy & perceptions !!!
In 2013, the former Zimbabwe President, Robert Mugabe, upon his arrival at Harare International Airport, speaking to journalists, shortly after his arrival , he said in Shona , " Nhai weduwe imi, tonz...Published: 27 Aug 2020 at 16:06hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Mangudya stabilizes market and prices through Foreign exchange auction
The main objective of introducing the Foreign exchange auction is price stability and exchange rate price discovery. Prices have been stable for the past eight weeks or so, and hence optimism. That bi...Published: 26 Aug 2020 at 13:30hrs | 7 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Both MDC and Zanu-PF lacks structural constraints and Organizational Barriers
Arrogance does not pay in politics. The biggest enemy of Zanu-PF now is the mouths of specific spin doctors and bad mouthing. The most important thing is to respond to a problem in a proper way. The m...Published: 01 Sep 2019 at 20:20hrs | 1 | by Academic Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo writes:
Both MDC and Zanu PF lacks structural constraints and Organizational Barriers
Academic Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo writes: NB: A balanced analysis without taking sides Arrogance does not pay in politics. The...Published: 31 Aug 2019 at 08:58hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Dialogue or Suspension of Constitutionalism? Prohibition orders Narrative
Academic Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo writes: Events leading to August 16, determines whether constitutionalism should remain order of the day or it can be suspended? There is need for re-configura...Published: 27 Aug 2019 at 12:57hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Moral authority is a pre-requisite for Good Governance
I'm writing this article with tears, with a heavy heart Lord help Zimbabwe!!!It is not about money or power, it is about conscience, reputation, moral power & obligation. It is about the p...Published: 20 Aug 2019 at 16:45hrs | | by Big Monday with Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo writes:
Political Institutions need to master the Art of Intelligence
The world of intelligence is binary mysteries, wilderness of mirrors has other dimensions. The dimensions of strategic intelligence involve toxic information, public relations, and facts. Fictions whi...Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 19:56hrs | | by Academic Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Muzamhindo presents an Alternative, Clear and sound Development plan which will take Zimbabwe forward
Academic Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo writes:A policy is a declaration of an intention of an organisation or institution. These are rules and regulations which will set terms of references for an o...Published: 09 Jul 2019 at 09:56hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
UK diaspora prepares to welcome Zimbabwe netball team
Zimbabwean diaspora organisations and companies in the UK have come together in a show of support for the Zimbabwe National Netball Team, who are set to participate in the Netball World Cup in Liverpo...Published: 01 Jul 2019 at 19:19hrs | 8 | by Tinashe Mukono
Business community must take a leading role in Economic Transformation
We have energy problems, we have political disputes, we have shortage inflation at hand and it is the duty and obligation of the business community to take a leading role in fostering the national dev...Published: 01 Jul 2019 at 19:04hrs | 1 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
There is Logic in Political Strategy
Case Study : Opposition must copy few notes from Temba Mliswa !!!There is what we call political logic, it's measured in sequence. One cannot be a cry b...Published: 24 Jun 2019 at 20:23hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
The Monologue of Dialogue is deluded and self immolation
There are what we call synonyms of Dialogue, argument, argy-bargy, colloquial, colloquy, soliloquy, confab, confabulations, give and take, palaver, parley, consultations, moving back and forth. ...Published: 18 Jun 2019 at 19:52hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Comprehensive analysis of the current political, socio-economic developments in Zimbabwe
Politics requires strategy and there are several political and economic connotations evolving around our situation in Zimbabwe. Every aspect of politics or economics has its own indicators. Never make...Published: 14 Jun 2019 at 20:05hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Zimbabwe in austerity-induced recession
"OUTPUT in Zimbabwe is expected to contract in 2019 with a sharp rise in inflation reducing real incomes and foreign exchange shortages constraining activity," the World Bank reports in its Global Eco...Published: 14 Jun 2019 at 08:22hrs | 5 | by Tinashe Kaduwo
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