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What makes a corrupt despotic leader think he will succeed where other despots have failed?

Some human behaviours seemingly defy logic.The enduring tragedy of modern governance is the recurring delusion that an iron fist can provide a permanent grip on power. If you value my social justice advocacy and writing, please consid…

Published: 19 hrs ago | 622 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Beyond the 5 year horizon: Rethinking Zimbabwe's electoral cycle

Zimbabwe's current debate around constitutional reform, particularly the proposal to move toward a seven-year parliamentary presidency under Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CA3), is not emerging in a vacuum.It is rooted in a long and …

Published: 06 May 2026 at 14:42hrs | | by Karabo Ngoepe

Why all those finding life hard in Zimbabwe should resist CAB3

There are life-and-death issues that should never be treated as a game.As the notorious Constitutional Amendment (No. 3) Bill, or CAB3, nears its inevitable tabling in Parliament, the clock is ticking for every Zimbabwean to find their voi…

Published: 04 May 2026 at 20:05hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

The 2030 Rubicon: When power forgets how Zanu-PF really works

The biggest mistake in Zimbabwean politics is to think Zanu-PF is governed by structures. It is not. It is governed by power - and power in Zanu-PF does not sit still. It shifts. It recalibrates. It abandons yesterday’s certainties and man…

Published: 04 May 2026 at 08:53hrs | 1055 | by Reason Wafawarova

Amendment No. 3 deserves a balance sheet conversation

SINCE February 16, 2026, Zimbabwe's public discourse has been saturated with debate over the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill (CAB3).Legal scholars have parsed its clauses, political actors have taken positions and civic voices have…

Published: 03 May 2026 at 09:01hrs | 340 | by Brian Kombora

May Day

Every worker in Zimbabwe from all walks of life anticipated that May Day would bring about new wages, salaries, and working conditions during the tenure of the late Morgan Tsvangirai, the secretary general of the ZCTU.On February 28, 1981,…

Published: 30 Apr 2026 at 21:56hrs | 354 | by Leonard Koni

Renaming colonial infrastructure without constructing our own is an undeniable admission of failure

We were meant to do better not merely recycling what we inherited.The proposed renaming of over 60 schools across Harare is not an act of revolutionary liberation; it is a public confession of developmental bankruptcy.If you value my socia…

Published: 30 Apr 2026 at 21:50hrs | 740 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Chiwenga is almost like a reincarnation of Chamisa

Having commented on VP Chiwenga's Hezekiah video, it's strange how criticising President Mnangagwa can be palatable and even accepted, and yet the same for Vice President Chiwenga is deemed kufarisa? Politics hadzisi dzekutyisidzirana and …

Published: 29 Apr 2026 at 06:23hrs | | by Temba P. Mliswa

Courts are not empowered to adjudicate hypothetical or abstract disputes

There been a flurry of excitable Court challenges against CAB3 and yet what is striking is how the law is still only a proposed Bill.  Thus, a court challenge at this stage is premature and most likely legally unsustainable. Constitut…

Published: 29 Apr 2026 at 06:24hrs | | by Temba P. Mliswa

How can Chivayo justify his place in the President's delegation as a ‘businessman' yet couldn't even exhibit at the ZITF?

Zimbabwe has become the laughing stock of the world.The spectacle witnessed at the 2026 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) was more than just a gathering of regional leaders and industry titans; it was a profound illustration of the …

Published: 28 Apr 2026 at 20:34hrs | 934 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Chiwenga now seriously endangering his standing

This is as brazen an attack on the President as one can ever give and coming from his own Deputy its shocking. For one so close to the President to resort to this is diplomatically gross and strategically poor.The VP is now seriously endan…

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 14:03hrs | | by Temba P. Mliswa

Why African tyrants' ideological bankruptcy prioritizes personal enrichment over citizens’ suffering

A person with an empty head and no solutions thinks of nothing but theft.Someone today sent me a message asking what made African dictators appear so fundamentally different from European dictators.If you value my social justice advocacy a…

Published: 26 Apr 2026 at 22:34hrs | 633 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

#CAB3, an additional barbaric legislative

Contrary to what some Zanu PF propagandists wish to tell Zimbabweans, Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 has nothing to do with national development, peace, or stabilization.The last 46 years of dictatorship and hollow promises have been …

Published: 23 Apr 2026 at 18:06hrs | | by Leonard Koni

So would you want the president's term extended just because you received a bicycle?

There is nothing worse than a leader who spits in the faces of those he leads.The sky over Maphisa this past weekend was thick with the rhythmic, heavy thumping of rotor blades as the ruling elite arrived to celebrate Zimbabwe's 46th indep…

Published: 21 Apr 2026 at 19:21hrs | 822 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Decolonization of the Zimbabwean mind!

Fellow Zimbabweans, As we celebrate our 46th independence (2026), we extend our deepest gratitude to the leaders who ushered Zimbabwe to independence. Their courage, vision, and perseverance inspired a nation. They stood tall, negotia…

Published: 21 Apr 2026 at 18:57hrs | | by Kufakunesu Mawira

MPs who accept Chivayo's offer must face graft charges

By now, the controversy surrounding businessman Wicknell Chivayo's proposed US$3.6 million payment to Zimbabwe's parliamentarians has moved beyond politics. It is now a legal question.Can Members of Parliament legally accept US$10,000 each…

Published: 21 Apr 2026 at 13:37hrs | | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Zimbabwe witnessing its biggest political scandal since independence

Businessman Wicknell Chivayo says he will hand over US$3.6 million to Parliament so each of the country's 360 MPs and Senators receives US$10,000, ostensibly for constituency development. This is not philanthropy. It has all the hallmarks …

Published: 19 Apr 2026 at 15:25hrs | | by Jacob Mutisi

Chamisa rose on the back of stepping on other people

Unfortunately folks will rewrite history and fail to be accountable for the issues we are witnessing today.Over the years, people rose through the ranks of MDC through stepping on others and smearing genuine cadres until the bulk of them c…

Published: 16 Apr 2026 at 21:57hrs | | by Freeman Chari

ZCC statement reads more like a manifesto of an opposition political party

Three days ago, on 13 April 2026, you (Zimbabwe Council of Churches -ZCC) submitted a statement to the Parliament of Zimbabwe, which presents itself as a sincere appeal "to the conscience of Parliament" on the Constitution of Zimbabwe (Ame…

Published: 16 Apr 2026 at 14:56hrs | 608 | by Prof Jonathan Moyo

Stop stitching the anus in order to cure diarrhoea

It appears that the Minister Kazembe Kazembe is out of touch with what is going on in Zimbabwe because he expressed surprise at the number of people who lost their lives while fighting in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and wondere…

Published: 15 Apr 2026 at 06:15hrs | | by Leonard Kon

Why the Constitutional Court is likely to dismiss the CAB3 challenge

As the Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe prepares to hear the challenge against Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) on 26 May 2026, a sober legal analysis suggests that the application faces significant, if not fatal, hurdl…

Published: 14 Apr 2026 at 22:26hrs | 1114 | by Jones Musara

Machakaire has been the WORST youth leader for Zanu-PF

Time has cemented Chipanga's renowned apolo-jersey moment as a testament to unwavering loyalty, exemplifying the qualities one seeks in a leader. Loyalty all the way. In contrast, President ED is surrounded by many individuals hovering for…

Published: 14 Apr 2026 at 20:09hrs | | by Temba P. Mliswa

Democracy in Africa is not working, something fundamental must be done

Legal disputes making rounds in our social media were out of my pay grade: I could not participate in these loaded discussions adequately. My scant understanding of the proposed Constitution Amendment (No. 3) Bill is that Va Mnangagwa want…

Published: 14 Apr 2026 at 13:31hrs | 626 | by Nomazulu Thata

South African podcaster is disgusted about looting! Thomas, welcome to Africa

His platform, The 360 Experience Podcast, is reliable and politically informative. He speaks truth to power. But today I was surprised to hear him complaining about the looting of a truck delivering liquor at a local shop. I thought we had…

Published: 14 Apr 2026 at 13:30hrs | 613 | by Nomazulu Thata

Stitching the anus to stop the diarrhea

There are two ways to manage a system under stress: diagnose the illness, or silence the symptoms. The latter is often faster, more dramatic - and ultimately more revealing.What we are witnessing around Emmerson Mnangagwa is a masterclass …

Published: 14 Apr 2026 at 11:40hrs | | by Reason Wafawarova

Shona supremacist agenda continues

The Shona supremacist agenda that drove Zanu PF to commit the Gukurahundi Genocide continues to be the ethos of the party in 2026. Imagine if this was Bindura, Bikita or Chitakatira & Ndebeles were the only community voice that The Her…

Published: 10 Apr 2026 at 11:24hrs | | by Siphosami Malunga

The Man in the Arena, or The Man in America? The Reckoning of Nelson Chamisa

For years, Nelson Chamisa painted himself as the heir to Zimbabwe’s democratic dream—the youthful, eloquent "Saviour" who would finally dislodge the ruling ZANU-PF establishment. Yet, as the political fog clears in 2026, a grimmer, more in…

Published: 09 Apr 2026 at 07:42hrs | 780 | by Fanuel Chinowaita

Have modern-day Judas Iscariots betrayed Zimbabwe's church into the hands of the oppressor?

When Jesus Christ warned about wolves in sheep's clothing, He knew exactly what He was talking about.As the sun sets on another Easter Monday, the echoes of "He is risen" still linger in the vaulted ceilings of Zimbabwe's cathedrals and ac…

Published: 08 Apr 2026 at 08:10hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwe Must Embrace Humanoid Robotics Across Manufacturing, Mining and Agriculture

This article is for every CEO, MD and company directors and board members. With a shrinking industrial base, fluctuating agricultural output and a mining sector often constrained by inefficiencies and safety concerns, the country must urge…

Published: 08 Apr 2026 at 07:59hrs | | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Child maintenance is not punishment

In our work, we have come across fathers who think they are being punished when the mother of their child demands maintenance and also mothers who vow to "fix him" by demanding shocking figures of support from the father of their child.Mai…

Published: 07 Apr 2026 at 09:09hrs | | by Chinga Govhati

Zimbabwean Citizens must explore the possibility of taking issues with the International Court of Justice

Dear International Court of Justice,I am not a lawyer, nor do I understand the processes involved in taking issues to you. I also do not know when it is justified to take issues to you, but with this email, I am giving notification that yo…

Published: 05 Apr 2026 at 13:18hrs | 744 | by Kennedy Kaitano

There's a simple way to constitutionally avoid a referendum – term extension shouldn't benefit Mnangagwa

The current political atmosphere in Zimbabwe is thick with the scent of a familiar desperation. As the whispers of Constitutional Amendment (No. 3) Bill, or CAB3, grow into a cacophonous roar, the nation finds itself at a crossroads b…

Published: 05 Apr 2026 at 13:13hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Lover caught naked not inside but on wardrobe

A dramatic late-night incident has rocked a family in Mutasa after a married woman was allegedly caught with her lover inside her matrimonial bedroom, with the man later discovered hiding naked on top of a wardrobe.The incident reportedly …

Published: 04 Apr 2026 at 15:30hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's manufactured crisis

The story being spun that public hearings on Constitutional Amendment No 3 Bill were marred by violence is a deliberate distortion.It is the handiwork of career opposers who thrive on crisis creation. They failed to mobilize citizens again…

Published: 04 Apr 2026 at 15:29hrs | | by MacDenias Moyo

Imagine Mnangagwa appointing ED Junior's ex-girlfriend as ambassador

The American ambassador to Greece under Donald Trump is Kimberly Guilfoyle, his son Donald Trump Jr.'s former girlfriend. Imagine Emmerson Mnangagwa appointing ED Junior's ex-girlfriend as Zimbabwe's ambassador to Greece.America's ambassad…

Published: 04 Apr 2026 at 14:40hrs | | by Hopewell Chin'ono

Mutilating the Constitution: ZANU-PF's Last Gamble

For some time now, Zimbabwe has been grappling with two overlapping political crises. The constitutional hardball currently being played by the ruling ZANU-PF cannot be understood without first recognising these twin political crises that …

Published: 03 Apr 2026 at 06:03hrs | 2540 | by Innocent Mpoki

Kenya's rejected BBI find its way to Zimbabwe

WHILE it is not uncommon for politicians to borrow ideas from jurisdictions afar, it is surprising that one can import rejected and failed ideas, plagiarise them and serve them as a panacea for a problem they have failed to solve where the…

Published: 29 Mar 2026 at 11:04hrs | | by Jealousy Mawarire

Stupid MPs in Zimbabwe electing the President?

THE maverick Edison Zvobgo once said in Parliament: "Mr Speaker Sir, half the people in this August House are stupid."  The statement is hilarious, but the reality smacks hard if one considers what happened in the National Assemb…

Published: 28 Mar 2026 at 18:11hrs | | by Paidamoyo Muzulu

The big Constitutional debate

ConCourt's Benign Mupungu Oversight: Including Section 95(2) in Its List of 10 Term-Limit Examples Proves It's Not One: Since the gazetting of the Constitution of Zimbabwe (Amendment No. 3), H.B. 1, Bill, 2026 on 16 February 2026, a though…

Published: 25 Mar 2026 at 18:19hrs | | by Professor Jonathan Moyo

Zimbabwe will be more isolated and unstable if president's term extended without referendum

Shortcuts are usually "wrong-cuts" that achieve the exact opposite of the desired effect.The political landscape in Zimbabwe is currently dominated by a frantic effort to manipulate the supreme law of the land. If you value my social …

Published: 25 Mar 2026 at 15:41hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

How can people who rejected a president in two elections now want him to extend his term?

There are stories that can be believed, and there are those that even five-year-olds know to be fairy tales.The political narrative currently being spun by loyalists of President Emmerson Mnangagwa is as audacious as it is intellectually d…

Published: 23 Mar 2026 at 21:27hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Isn't it hard being a sycophant? What if the President says these constitutional amendments are nonsensical?

The world of blind support can be a circus!There is a particular kind of intellectual gymnastics required to be a professional sycophant, and lately, the performance has become truly exhausting to watch. If you value my social justice…

Published: 22 Mar 2026 at 11:24hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Is this the end of the Prince Edward Rugby Festival?

There is an unsettling silence surrounding the 2026 edition of the Prince Edward School Rugby Festival and for many, that silence is louder than any final whistle.For years, this festival has not just been a sporting event, but a national …

Published: 22 Mar 2026 at 11:21hrs | 645 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

We need new leaders

Many Zimbabweans who live all over the world want to return home and contribute to the development of their country, but they continue to have doubts about this regime's commitment to upholding property rights and the rule of law given how…

Published: 22 Mar 2026 at 11:17hrs | | by Leonard Koni

Zimbabwe exorbitant fuel price hikes expose ethanol blending as nothing more than a get-rich-quick scheme

The most effective con relies on a simple trick: making the victim believe they are the one benefiting.The recent spike in fuel prices across Zimbabwe has once again laid bare the structural rot within our energy sector. If you value …

Published: 22 Mar 2026 at 11:14hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

So what will Zimbabweans do when they're still poor by 2030?

Faith is good, but blind faith is dangerous.The countdown to 2030 has begun in earnest, and for the average Zimbabwean, it feels less like a march toward prosperity and more like a high-speed chase toward a brick wall.If you value my socia…

Published: 22 Mar 2026 at 10:40hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Why Zimbabwe's Retired Generals are drawing a line at 2028

In the high-stakes theatre of Zimbabwean politics, silence is rarely empty; it is usually heavy with the scent of gunpowder and historical memory. For months, a quiet but perceptible tremor has been radiating from the senior ranks of…

Published: 18 Mar 2026 at 06:20hrs | | by Gabriel Manyati

Why did we fight Smith if building roads, bridges and dams is exceptional leadership worthy of life presidency?

Trivializing a national constitution is an attack on the nation itself. The foundational essence of a nation is its Constitution. If you value my social justice advocacy and writing, please consider a financial contribution to ke…

Published: 16 Mar 2026 at 13:47hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

ZAPU - Call for robust accountability measures in Health

While ZANU-PF is busy tearing apart our constitution to consolidate its ill-gotten wealth and power through the most brazen corruption and scandals, Zimbabwe's healthcare system is on life support, crippled by corruption and neglect. …

Published: 16 Mar 2026 at 13:23hrs | | by Dr Bekithemba Bulle

Muchena's use of lies is neither revolutionary nor constitutional

Air Marshal (Retired) Henry Muchena - and the unnamed co-authors, alleged retired generals and senior civil servants said to be ex-combatants who cowardly remain incognito behind his 15 March 2026 letter - are correct that the liberation s…

Published: 15 Mar 2026 at 17:32hrs | | by Prof Jonathan Moyo

Opinion / Columnist

ConCourt rekindles Ramaphosa cash-in-sofa saga

Zimbabwe dismisses land reform reversal claims

Former Botswana President dies

Zimbabwe, Botswana vaccinate 72 000 cattle against FMD

Limpopo rail line reopens after flood damage

Mayor bans gravel pothole repairs

Crackdown on backyard contraceptive clinics

Delta Beverages faces scrutiny over 'maggots' in Coke bottle

Economists warn Zimbabwe's stability is 'artificial'

Mnangagwa declares Suswe crash a state of disaster

Mayor warns officials

'Banks push workers onto fragile contracts'

Mining boom sparks rising tensions

Another fatal Malawian bus crash closes N1 in Limpopo

Council cracks whip on push cart operators

Police recover 43 stolen goats packed in a kombi

Matebeleland's healthcare crisis exposes Zimbabwe's broken promise

Equatorial Guinea's Obiang Nguema Mbasogo visits Mnangagwa

What makes a corrupt despotic leader think he will succeed where other despots have failed?

Farmer convicted for destroying crops in Nyanga land dispute

Anti‑sanctions boss Zharare arrested again

Motorbikes exempted from ZBC radio licences

Funeral policy practices exploiting bereaved families, says ZNOART

Insiza Ward 18 residents forge ahead with CAB3 and Vision 2030 campaign

REHAB OF HORRORS! - Bulawayo runaway 'therapist' accused of rape, torture, pimping girls to bigwigs

Chivayo denies being 'person of interest'

Zimbabwe's significant geological feature on earth

NRZ secures US$115m Afreximbank deal to revive rail system

Another new interchange for Harare

Mnangagwa returning 67 European-owned farms

Telecel Zimbabwe's collapse creates unusual investment opportunities

Ramaphosa disowns 'shady' Chivayo

Mthuli Ncube caught in Mnangagwa term extension crossfire

Diesel consumption surge signals Zimbabwe economic recovery

Tenant hauled to court over $1 500 property damage

Lodge owner losses US$8 000, car to armed robbers

Telecel rescue bid opens

Zimbabwe moves to classify coal as 'special' critical mineral

Mayor cracks whip on indiscipline

Chivayo, Madzikanda clash in High Court

Unsafe work practices still driving preventable injuries in Zimbabwe

Natpharm's dire state jolts Parliament

Delta Beverages in court over 'worms' in soft drink

CJ Malaba to hold final Constitutional Court sitting

Chivayo seeks to nullify marriage with Sonja

Netflix unveils supernovela with adaptation of Sue Nyathi's 'The Polygamist'

Mnangagwa implores Zanu-PF members to uphold party Constitution

Gwekwerere confirms marriage collapse

Man sues panel beaters over 'impounded' car

Mnangagwa pleads for unity amid Zanu PF succession storm

Another fatal Malawian bus crash closes N1 in Limpopo

Mnangagwa returning 67 European-owned farms

REHAB OF HORRORS! - Bulawayo runaway 'therapist' accused of rape, torture, pimping girls to bigwigs

Anti‑sanctions boss Zharare arrested again

Police recover 43 stolen goats packed in a kombi

Equatorial Guinea's Obiang Nguema Mbasogo visits Mnangagwa

Zimbabwean woman dies at South African hospital; neglected due to her nationality

Council cracks whip on push cart operators

What makes a corrupt despotic leader think he will succeed where other despots have failed?

Zimbabwe tightens border security to curb trafficking

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