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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 big blow not only to business , but ve…

Published: 16 Apr 2022 at 19:56hrs | 10 | by Tinashe Eric 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 benefited at least 78 000 medium to large â€“ …

Published: 06 Nov 2021 at 17:55hrs | 19 | 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 the public. One of the key roles of the S…

Published: 19 Jul 2021 at 12:05hrs | 11 | 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.I blame those who are managing the Pre…

Published: 26 May 2021 at 09:49hrs | 10 | 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 " Presidency", or those who are in charge …

Published: 11 May 2021 at 22:42hrs | 8 | 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. Forget about the Karanda footbridge, it's n…

Published: 07 May 2021 at 10:07hrs | 34 | 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 under the guise of jealously guarding t…

Published: 30 Apr 2021 at 19:31hrs | 7 | 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 believe that we have a CEO of National Broadcast…

Published: 24 Apr 2021 at 20:29hrs | 10 | 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 moreover, Government must play a pivotal r…

Published: 15 Mar 2021 at 12:24hrs | 6 | 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 that's all , off they go to their respect…

Published: 04 Mar 2021 at 14:12hrs | 7 | 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 does the two bring to our nation?. Do we…

Published: 02 Mar 2021 at 14:11hrs | 678 | 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 was preferred by many as a stabilizer in…

Published: 31 Jan 2021 at 08:31hrs | 6 | 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 removal of the democratically elected Head of S…

Published: 12 Jan 2021 at 21:24hrs | 5 | 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 of all stakeholders, considering all the…

Published: 04 Jan 2021 at 11:05hrs | 14 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

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 the problem?Presidency is not a common p…

Published: 26 Dec 2020 at 15:43hrs | 2 | 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 on the streets, we are not aware of the…

Published: 18 Dec 2020 at 12:46hrs | 14 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

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 users of foreign and they effectively re…

Published: 05 Nov 2020 at 16:02hrs | 10 | 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 that the youths were ready to defend Mugab…

Published: 25 Oct 2020 at 07:40hrs | 10 | 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 natural resources related to governance, m…

Published: 12 Oct 2020 at 08:10hrs | 11 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

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 traits of disloyalty, disrespect, deceitfu…

Published: 03 Oct 2020 at 09:40hrs | 29 | 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 a surprise boot which may perhaps para…

Published: 21 Sep 2020 at 13:43hrs | 10 | 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 stamp at the school tuckshop. We used t…

Published: 21 Sep 2020 at 07:35hrs | 10 | 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 Communication Technology and served as a cabinet mi…

Published: 17 Sep 2020 at 10:27hrs | 4 | 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 insisting that they were correcting â€˜anomalies' w…

Published: 13 Sep 2020 at 23:23hrs | 7 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

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, tonzwa kuti mitengo yakwira mumashops, kwet…

Published: 27 Aug 2020 at 16:06hrs | 10 | 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 bids to the auction represents the desire…

Published: 26 Aug 2020 at 13:30hrs | 27 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

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 biggest enemy of Zanu PF now is the mouths of specific spin doctors and bad mouthing. The most …

Published: 31 Aug 2019 at 08:58hrs | 5 | 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-configuration of the academic mindset on whether Zimbabw…

Published: 27 Aug 2019 at 12:57hrs | 13 | by 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 organisation. Zimbabwe is deluded from self-immo…

Published: 09 Jul 2019 at 09:56hrs | 12 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

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 development agenda and provide solutions o…

Published: 01 Jul 2019 at 19:04hrs | 14 | 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 baby for 21 years , remaining in opposition, giving excuses, power is not won Facebook, …

Published: 24 Jun 2019 at 20:23hrs | 9 | 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. Political dialogue refers to a wide range of …

Published: 18 Jun 2019 at 19:52hrs | 1138 | 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 a mistake of brushing aside indicators…

Published: 14 Jun 2019 at 20:05hrs | 12 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

Mnangagwa must incorporate a National Day of Prayer and Fasting

Over the past few weeks, our political and economic landscape is showing signs of deterioration, and National Dialogue Forum (NDF), an initiative brought by my own school of thought has been a topical issue advocated by many stakeholders b…

Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 07:53hrs | 355 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

Muzamhindo Presents a 10 point Plan as Zim Implode !!!

We have a very unfortunate situation on the ground, and it requires urgent attention to curb the crisis. This is where Political leadership must show it's sincerity and diligence on Zim situation. We have a deep deep crisis emanating from …

Published: 05 Jun 2019 at 07:26hrs | 7 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

Muzamhindo pushes for National Dialogue Forum

AbstractThe document considers the potential for National Dialogue Forum to create substantial development outcomes to go beyond immediate political, economic and development settlements. Using insights from various National Dialogue proce…

Published: 29 May 2019 at 16:46hrs | 13 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

Lack of Political will has brought unnecessary calamity

We are in this mess because we have a political question which remain unanswered. The question lies on legitimacy. We have a deep deep crisis centered on legitimacy, failure by our country's electoral systems to surpass the benchmark of le…

Published: 22 May 2019 at 17:35hrs | 1230 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

Zimbabwe economy is literary dead, Where is Mnangagwa?

The continued recycling of failed ministers is a clear sign that Zimbabwe Govt is buffeted by lack of cohesion, Zanu is buffeted by lack of incapacitation to deal with the current situation, it is buffeted by inconsistencies and it is buff…

Published: 18 May 2019 at 18:28hrs | 26 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

Khupe must report for duty at Harvest House if she is now the President of the MDC

1. Harvest House is not under threat2. Any other assets and buildings are very safe3. Chamisa's Presidency is very safe4. They can simply resort to MDC Alliance and use this congress as " Extra ordinary congress"What a heartless woman whos…

Published: 14 May 2019 at 08:21hrs | 7452 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

MDC provincial caucuses buries politics of nominations

Political waves are key in any given political situation. Never underestimate the power of voters. People are already making key decisions. Never relax and I have outshined my opponent, this varies from the way you talk, the way you behave…

Published: 14 May 2019 at 07:44hrs | 10 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

Comprehensive Analysis of a COMPETENT MDC vice Presidency team

Morgan Komichi (1), Welshman Ncube (2), Lynette Karenyi (3)Vice Presidency is a key component in any organisation which requires caution when making concrete decisions. Politics is taking shape in the movement for Democratic Change and the…

Published: 24 Apr 2019 at 08:21hrs | 4 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

POPULISM is ahead of COMPETENCY in the African Context

In Africa one is prepared to die for a politician, and people can go to the extent of kneeling down before political mastitis for favors and bootlicking. One may fail to construct a proper English sentence and can since be appointed a Mini…

Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 09:58hrs | 10 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

Privatization is key to Zimbabwe's economic recovery plan

The microeconomic foundations of economies ensure that macroeconomic objectives are achieved. Stated differently, macroeconomic goals can only be achieved if there are robust institutions ensuring that microeconomic policies are designed, …

Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 08:16hrs | 1418 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

Biti is key to MDC-Alliance, and this congress must be negotiated to avert a split

What MDC Alliance forgets is that you need international recognition and legitimacy after congress. I have earlier on reiterated that Chamisa needs key people around him and he must do away with praise singers' around him, bootlickers will…

Published: 02 Apr 2019 at 09:58hrs | 22 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

We are collectively linked to the survival fortunes of this country

On cyclone, preparedness is critical than response!!! In one way or another, we must find each other. We are all Zimbabweans and we must be ready to accommodate each other. Sanctions will never affect Nelson Chamisa or Emmerson Mnangagwa, …

Published: 29 Mar 2019 at 20:52hrs | 11 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

Entrepreneurship is key for economic Development in Zimbabwe

We are all collectively linked to the survival misfortunes of this country. I must say, in one way or another we are all affected. We need to address economic challenges and solutions of this country. Do we need betting? NO. Simple equatio…

Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 21:56hrs | 24 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

Muzamhindo pushes for a Policy Indaba

Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo's initiativeI'm driving a national agenda which has no political affiliation, but to assist on enhancing development. We simply need a strategic development policy for now. A policy is a set of rules or measures put…

Published: 19 Mar 2019 at 22:31hrs | 7 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

Zim Government lacks consistency on Policy and economic projects

Succession politics is a major stumbling block to the success story and progressive ideas in Zimbabwe. It is not about Mnangagwa, Chamisa or Mugabe, but it is about the future of this country. Government of Zimbabwe has abandoned several p…

Published: 13 Mar 2019 at 21:38hrs | 11 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

Good and sound advice for the Presidential Advisory Council (PAC)

To be quite honest and frank the Presidential advisory council which President Mnangagwa appointed have a tough assignment to accomplish though I still have some disputation over some names which were enlisted. To start with, I don't think…

Published: 08 Mar 2019 at 14:14hrs | 9 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

Opposition forces in Africa lacks strategic intelligence to wrestle power from the incumbents

Case study - Zimbabwe and Zambia situationGetting into State House is not about numbers of figures, but it is about strategic intelligence. Winning elections is another factor and going to State House is another issue. If you see ruling Go…

Published: 06 Mar 2019 at 23:11hrs | 451 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

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