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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.However, it would be insensitive and inhuma…

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. Interestingly,it also depends on circumstance…

Published: 27 Apr 2018 at 14:58hrs | 1 | 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 jubilation spoke for itself. Mugabe had …

Published: 22 Nov 2017 at 15:36hrs | 3 | 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 doctrine". No doubt the furore has brewed a d…

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 only be realised within Zanu-pf. Poign…

Published: 03 Aug 2017 at 07:27hrs | 1 | 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 gravely disturbed by the dismaying utte…

Published: 08 May 2017 at 14:01hrs | | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira

'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 Mutsvangwa from the hitherto invincible re…

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 of feelings. Far from being a festival…

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 the opposition United Party for National D…

Published: 11 Aug 2016 at 09:50hrs | 2 | 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 country in different capacities. It is also …

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 of both ZANU-PF party and the Republic.…

Published: 29 Jul 2016 at 07:27hrs | 2 | 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 as MDC-T Vice Presidents. The appointmen…

Published: 18 Jul 2016 at 00:24hrs | 4 | 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 proving to the masses that birds of differ…

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 louder than words. The phrase has gained …

Published: 08 Jul 2016 at 13:06hrs | 3 | 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 after the death of  veteran nationalis…

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 their absence was MDC-T and Zim-PF.The si…

Published: 22 Jun 2016 at 12:20hrs | 2 | 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. Africa day is also a time to tabulate the su…

Published: 01 Jun 2016 at 16:26hrs | 2 | 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 this regard has to be done within the ru…

Published: 24 May 2016 at 21:13hrs | 1 | 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 first secretary of Zanu PF and the Exec…

Published: 23 May 2016 at 12:51hrs | 1 | 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 held in line with the country's laws".M…

Published: 19 May 2016 at 22:47hrs | 5 | 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 live  up to expectations in all respects …

Published: 10 May 2016 at 21:15hrs | 1 | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira

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 that President Zuma will capitulate.The …

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 address their grievances. I suggest that Robe…

Published: 13 Apr 2016 at 11:32hrs | 3 | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira

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Jonathan Moyo fires back hard, using Jah Prayzah song

Chiwenga assassination allegations surface

Zanu-PF risks implosion

Zimbabwe unveils national cybersecurity strategy

Zimbabwe housing backlog surges

South Africa decry 'non-existent' Beitbridge border post security

Father sentenced 60 years for raping stepdaughter (8)

Zimbabwe's wheat farmers face market glut

Zanu-PF to receive Govt performance report

Zimbabwe courts worried over rise in 'weird sexual desires'

Warriors' Munetsi raises alarm

Experts warn against scrapping veterinary medicine permit

IMF lauds Zimbabwe's economic progress

Mutangi in failed bid to scrap fraud charges

ZNCC throws full support behind the govt

Zimbabwe's first lithium sulphate plant to start production

Churches demand justice against Chinese mine supervisor

Caledonia to deliver 2,5t of gold in Zimbabwe

Zimura dismisses rift rumours with NACZ

Maid blows whistle on kith & kin for STI cure

Overcoming political and social divisions

Thief steals dried meat at teacher's cottage

Chitando praises Lithium Sulphate Plant establishment, projects Zim's economic surge

Grace Mugabe orders son off 'dirty' mine wrangle

Police warns against participation in Geza's demo

Zimbabwe business trapped in tax nightmare

Our salaries must not be linked to President branding: ARTUZ

Zifa decides Nees fate

Varakashi4ED condemn coup in Madagascar

IMF resident representative submits credentials to Minister Murwira

Grace Mugabe orders son off 'dirty' mine wrangle

Chiwenga assassination allegations surface

BREAKING: Chiwenga warns Zimbabweans against demonstrating on October 17

Our salaries must not be linked to President branding: ARTUZ

PHOTOS: ED must go, graffiti at Dzivarasekwa barracks

Zanu-PF risks implosion

Charamba disowns 'Chiwenga demo statement'

Police warns against participation in Geza's demo

Banker, wife dies in car accident

Thief steals dried meat at teacher's cottage

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