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Women can think on their own

When Fadzai Mahere expressed her desire to stand as an independent candidate, many people accused her of being used by Zanu PF to split the opposition vote. Having listened to the people's concerns, we are told that she send letters to all…

Published: 19 Apr 2018 at 11:21hrs | 1 | by Whitlaw Mugwiji

With or without Khupe, red army will march on

Alex Magaisa, in a blog post titled The day after Tsvangirai, rightly pointed out that what is currently obtaining in the MDC-T is purely politics.I share the same view.I believe these MDC-T succession wrangles are an example of politics 1…

Published: 09 Mar 2018 at 06:40hrs | 1 | by Whitlaw Mugwiji

MDC-T succession wrangles: Behave or ship out

Mukoma Alex Magaisa in his blog post titled The day after Tsvangirai rightly pointed out, that what is currently obtaining in the MDCT is purely politics. I too share the same view. I believe these MDCT succession wrangles are an example o…

Published: 08 Mar 2018 at 12:21hrs | | by Whitlaw Mugwiji

The Election Season

The bible tells us that to everything there is a season. Surely, you do not have to listen to Zanu PF jingles on radio to know that it is election season in Zimbabwe. Just the rate at which new players are emerging on the political scene i…

Published: 23 Jul 2017 at 12:56hrs | 2 | by Whitlaw Mugwiji

Equal representation and the myth of meritocracy

At the inaugural Women Electoral Convergence meeting in Bulawayo, participants under the shevote banner demanded equal representation for women in the 2018 elections. Showing their seriousness, female legislators across the political divid…

Published: 10 Jul 2017 at 13:15hrs | 3 | by Whitlaw Mugwiji

Generation 40 young but old Zanu-PF

Even after purging Mujuru and her colleagues, factionalism remains rife within Zanu PF. Mugabe knows that his leadership can only be secure when there is division and infighting in Zanu PF. In 2013, the Lacoste faction thought the successi…

Published: 13 Jun 2017 at 15:55hrs | 1 | by Whitlaw Mugwiji

2018 ELECTION: If we fail to prepare then we must prepare to fail

Our ancestors were wise enough to know that after a terrible misfortune in the family they had to consult spiritual diviners and get answers to the many questions they had. It still remains a mystery a why leaders in the opposition want to…

Published: 31 May 2017 at 14:39hrs | | by Whitlaw Mugwiji

Racism and prejudice, my personal encounters

Racism is a difficult and heavy subject to discuss, more so immediately after having such a beautiful holiday. My wife bears me witness, we had a lovely time in Hersonissos. Walking on the edges of the town, adjacent to the clear blue wate…

Published: 24 May 2017 at 11:02hrs | | by Whitlaw Mugwiji

In defence of the people's project against detractors: The Coalition project

Benjamin Franklin aptly put it when he said any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools actually do. No sooner had the ink dried on the signed memorandum of understanding between Mujuru and Tsvangirai's parties did these fo…

Published: 23 Apr 2017 at 09:53hrs | 1 | by Whitlaw Mugwiji

In defense of the coalition project: A response to Farai Maguwu & misguided others

Benjamin Franklin aptly put it when he said any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools actually do. No sooner had the ink dried on the signed memorandum of understanding between Mujuru and Tsvangirai's parties did these fo…

Published: 22 Apr 2017 at 17:40hrs | | by Whitlaw Mugwiji

How long shall Africa rely on Western Benevolence?

With more than 40 million African citizens facing food insecurity and some outright starvation, Donald Trump's proposal to cut the American aid budget by 38% couldn't have come at a worse time. It is unfortunate that as Africans we find ou…

Published: 26 Mar 2017 at 22:34hrs | | by Whitlaw Mugwiji

Jacob Zuma, help us help you resolve this immigration headache

According to an article on Africa Check's website, the number of Zimbabweans living in South Africa cannot be substantiated. The South African official figures have loads of discrepancies and data widely circulated in different publication…

Published: 05 Mar 2017 at 16:32hrs | 3 | by Whitlaw Mugwiji

Political apathy a disease that needs curing

I was lucky to be among 23 student leaders who got scholarships to come and study in the Netherlands after having been expelled from Great Zimbabwe University and banned from attending any other state owned tertiary institution in Zimbabwe…

Published: 21 Feb 2017 at 21:47hrs | | by Whitlaw Mugwiji

Mutasa and Gumbo are just dwarfs in large robes

In 2014, Simbarashe Mumbengegwi the foreign affairs minister had the audacity to boast to his peers at the SADC summit held in Victoria falls, saying that even if the economy crumbles, Zimbabweans will not revolt.Good riddance to bad rubbi…

Published: 13 Feb 2017 at 15:26hrs | | by Whitlaw Mugwiji

Tichaona Zindoga was right Mutasa and Gumbo are just dwarfs in large robes

In 2014, Simbarashe Mumbengegwi the foreign affairs minister had the audacity to boast to his peers at the SADC summit held in Victoria falls, saying that even if the economy crumbles, Zimbabweans will not revolt.Good riddance to bad rubbi…

Published: 13 Feb 2017 at 00:09hrs | 2 | by Whitlaw Mugwiji

Corruption will not fall until Mugabe the godfather of corruption has fallen

Former Hong Kong anti-corruption administrator Bertrand de Speville in his book Overcoming Corruption says, political will is the key driver in fighting corruption. I could not agree more with this statement, more so in regards to Zimbabwe…

Published: 06 Feb 2017 at 18:28hrs | | by Whitlaw Mugwiji

Each generation must fight its own demons

When we were growing up, politics was a pastime activity for the mature and the old. A dangerous pastime so to speak. In those days, people with divergent views from the party and government did not discuss politics in the public, if they …

Published: 08 Jan 2017 at 17:14hrs | 2 | by Whitlaw Mugwiji

Why Mugabe and Malema are heroes to some

Fidel Castro, one of the world's most iconic leaders of 21st century died aged 90 on Friday. He was a man of contrasting contradictions as one Chofamba Sithole put it. A polarising figure, even in his death. Regarded as a champion for…

Published: 28 Nov 2016 at 20:07hrs | 2 | by Whitlaw Mugwiji

Biti's National Transition Authority a pointless idea for a fruitless exercise

The so much hyped American election has come and gone. Who would have known that the people were so much dissatisfied with the American establishment? They voted for Donald Trump showing their contempt for the establishment. The raised mid…

Published: 14 Nov 2016 at 07:32hrs | 1 | by Whitlaw Mugwiji

We must reject the use of violence as a tool to settle differences, political or otherwise

I had initially planned to pen an article challenging Tendai Biti and his party on their proposal of the National Transitional Authority this week but I just could not bring myself to ignore some videos I saw on Facebook. I found those vid…

Published: 08 Nov 2016 at 07:16hrs | 3 | by Whitlaw Mugwiji

Mugabe might be a bad leader, but every Zimbabwean is culpable for allowing his misrule

It is a no contest that Robert Mugabe is a horrendous leader. He has overseen 36 years of utter misrule. But more than Mugabe, we must equally blame every Zimbabwean who has allowed him to do as he pleases says Khuluma Afrika analyst, Whit…

Published: 23 Oct 2016 at 06:30hrs | | by Whitlaw Mugwiji

Bond Notes: Our refusal to learn from history

The study of history has a moral purpose, so we are told. It is believed that studying history can create better citizens in a free society. At least this is the shared belief among authors of history books. I am sure the government of Zim…

Published: 10 Oct 2016 at 16:40hrs | 7 | by Whitlaw Mugwiji

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