Columnist / Wilton nyasha machimbira
Bulawayo White City explosion: Dereliction of duty
In every election, be it in Zimbabwe, Africa or any other country, there are pre-election furores, these are events and pronouncements that either shock or intrigue the masses before the election....Published: 27 Jun 2018 at 06:55hrs | 6 | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira
Life after the Presidency
Life after Presidency has to be time to relax and enjoy the fruits of hard work, to regurgitate and reflect on the past, to be a role model to the society and not to be an unrepentant nuisance. Intere...Published: 27 Apr 2018 at 14:58hrs | | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira
18 November march - A reflection of the national pulse
Zimbabweans from all walks of life ebulliently marched in Harare demanding the resignation of the recalcitrant President Mugabe. The march was a reflection of the national pulse. The exuberance, the j...Published: 22 Nov 2017 at 15:36hrs | | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira
International law and diplomatic immunity
Following the public display of hooliganism in a foreign land by our beloved First Lady, Dr Grace Mugabe, debate has been raging on whether First ladies are included in the "diplomatic immunity doctri...Published: 26 Aug 2017 at 19:43hrs | | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira
Zanu-PF on propaganda overdrive
For the past months Zanu-pf has been on the overdrive, upping the ante, roping in a motley of academics and political writers in a desperate bid to propagate the narrative that change in Zimbabwe will...Published: 03 Aug 2017 at 07:27hrs | | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira
Its development in retrogression Mr President
The President of Zimbabwe made stunning remarks that Zimbabwe is the second most developed country in Africa. Ours is development in retrogression Mr President. We as a people have every reason to be ...Published: 08 May 2017 at 14:01hrs | | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira
Politics of infiltration - a thorn in the flesh in Zimbabwe opposition body politics
It never rains but pours for the new political outfit called the National People's party. The party that is still nursing the wounds of an acrimonious split that saw Joyce Mujuru parting ways with the...Published: 13 Apr 2017 at 11:57hrs | | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira (a Political Analyst)
Zuma cabinet reshuffle
A political brouhaha is brewing across the Limpopo, the Cabinet reshuffle by President Jacob Zuma is likely to ignite seismic ructions and repercussions. Battle lines are likely to be drawn, we are li...Published: 03 Apr 2017 at 09:34hrs | | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira (a Political Analyst)
'ZANU-PF cannot stand in the way of a united opposition'
ZANU-PF was caught off-guard in the just ended Norton by election. With all their hearts, minds and souls they wanted to reclaim the seat which fell vacant after the ignominious expulsion of Chris Mut...Published: 28 Oct 2016 at 07:24hrs | | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira
Hillary Clinton Presidential bid Swot analysis
The race for the White house has intensified as Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton faced the Republican Presidential candidate in a debate. The debate has been received with a mixed bag...Published: 24 Oct 2016 at 11:26hrs | 87 | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira
Zambia goes to the polls amid democratic backsliding
Zambia, the former British colony, ruled by Kenneth Kaunda from 1964 until 1991 goes to the polls today amid democratic backsliding and economic turmoil. The frontrunners are Hakainde Hichilema of...Published: 11 Aug 2016 at 09:50hrs | | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira
ANC , a compromised brand in need of rebranding
It is indeed an epic moment in the political history of South Africa for the nation has broken the post- colonial narrative. The ruling party ANC suffered a serious setback in the just ended municipal...Published: 09 Aug 2016 at 21:17hrs | | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira
Heroes or herods Day ...political oxymoron of the day
The people of Zimbabwe celebrate Heroes day. A day set aside to remember the lives of disciplined, dedicated and brave sons and daughters who immensely contributed to the well being of our count...Published: 08 Aug 2016 at 15:19hrs | | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira
The fate of Vice President Mnangagwa
"Pasi nemhandu, pasi nemhandu pasi nemhandu, pasi nemhandu....!!" (translated as Down with the enemy) gleefully chanted Vice President E.D Mnangagwa soon after his "appointment" as the Vice President ...Published: 29 Jul 2016 at 07:27hrs | | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira
Tsvangirai appointments are a modus vivendi for factional belligerants
African culture dictates that we congratulate one another in the event of anything positive, i therefore congratulate Hon Advocate Nelson Chamisa and Hon Engineer Elias Mudzuri in their appointments a...Published: 18 Jul 2016 at 00:24hrs | | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira
A lot still need to be done in Mujuru party
Show me your friend and I will tell you your character. After Madamme Joice Mujuru addressed a rally in Mucheke Stadium on Saturday the 9th of July, it dawned on me that she has a daunting task of pro...Published: 12 Jul 2016 at 15:23hrs | | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira
'You can not suffocate an idea with water cannons, sjambokes and propaganda'
You can not defeat an idea whose time has arrived. You can not suffocate an idea with water cannons, sjambokes and propaganda. I used to under-estimate the old - fashioned phrase that action speaks lo...Published: 08 Jul 2016 at 13:06hrs | 1 | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira
The legacy of Umdala wethu, Dr Joshua Nkomo
Hero status is not accorded by anyone to anyone. It is earned. Good works speak for themselves and need no Politburo comminique to endorse. This was even buttressed by Dr Joshua Nkomo afte...Published: 30 Jun 2016 at 12:54hrs | | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira
Unpacking the rigmarole of opposition political coalitions in Zimbabwe
Few weeks ago a motley of fringe opposition parties in Zimbabwe singed a political agreement called Coalition of Democrats "CODE" in which they pledged to work together in elections. Conspicuous by th...Published: 22 Jun 2016 at 12:20hrs | | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira
Africa day is time to tabulate the success stories of Africa,
On the 25th of May African countries celebrated Africa day reminiscing the glorious past of Africa, saluting the founding fathers of the African Union formerly the Organisation of African Unity. A...Published: 01 Jun 2016 at 16:26hrs | | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira
Donald Trump seem to be undeterred in his self destructive mode
We are living in a Global Village where its imperative for nations to extend an olive branch to all and sundry with regards to political, economic, social and even military issues.The cooperation in t...Published: 24 May 2016 at 21:13hrs | | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira
1 Milliom march, a G40 March
ZANU PF has intensified its preparations for the milliom march pencilled to take place on the 25th of May. Reasons for the event are to reaffirm and confirm the youth's support to His Excellency, the ...Published: 23 May 2016 at 12:51hrs | | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira
Madhuku a victim of Stockholme Syndrome
Professor Lovemore Madhuku made a stunning volte face with regards to the way elections are conducted in the Republic of Zimbabwe. "Elections in the country have never been rigged and are ...Published: 19 May 2016 at 22:47hrs | | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira
May Day reflections
If you can't help them, don't hurt them.It is a culmination of fundamental errors of omission and commission that the workers day has lost significance in Zimbabwe.The government has failed to...Published: 10 May 2016 at 21:15hrs | | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira
'People of Zimbabwe celebrated Independence day with heads bowed'
"If yesterday I fought as an enemy, today you have become a friend and ally with the same national interest, loyalty, rights and duties as myself," bemeamed eloquently the charismatic Prime Minister M...Published: 05 May 2016 at 17:14hrs | | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira, a Political Scientist
SA ConCourt ruling on Nkandlagate - Zimbabwe should transform to a fully Constitutional Democracy
The South African Constitutional Court made a land mark ruling on Nkandla case fews weeks ago. By and large this episode donated a golden opportunity for us as Zimbabweans to introspect, ruminate and ...Published: 27 Apr 2016 at 00:20hrs | | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira, Political Scientist
'Jonathan Moyo desperately trying to redeem himself'
Higher and Tertiary Education Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo recently made sensational claims implicating former Vice- President Joice Mujuru in the missing 15 Billion USD Diamond Revenue. The reaso...Published: 18 Apr 2016 at 16:16hrs | | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira, a Political Scientist
MDC-T still in sync with hearts, minds of impoverished people of Zimbabwe
I am no prophet nor prophet's son but for all intents and purpose the demonstration by MDC-T managed to convey an unequivocal message to the Mugabe Regime that enough is enough.The demonstration also ...Published: 15 Apr 2016 at 16:26hrs | 1 | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira a Political Scientist
Why ANC will not recall Zuma
Calls for the resignation of President Zuma are reverberating across South Africa and have reached an alarming crescendo.With his inclination towards Machiavellian modus operandi its highly unlikely t...Published: 13 Apr 2016 at 13:50hrs | | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira
War veterans deserve to be discredited for being accessories to Mugabe's misrule
Robert Mugabe the President of Zimbabwe met his hitherto all weather friends, the War Veterans few days ago for the much hyped make it or break it Indaba. At face value the raison d'etre was to addres...Published: 13 Apr 2016 at 11:32hrs | 1 | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira
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