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Edson Zvobgo: Architect of power, victim of politics

History is often cruel to those who craft the very cages they later find themselves trapped in. In the sunlit narrative of Zimbabwe's liberation, few figures are as towering, as enigmatic, or as ultimately frustrated as Edson Jonas Mudadir…

Published: 5 hrs ago | by Gabriel Manyati

It's easier to mourn you, Cde Bombshell Geza, than to heed your call to stand up for ourselves!

Truth carries a light far too blinding for a nation comfortable in the shadows.The ritual of repatriation has a somber, rhythmic quality in Zimbabwe, a cadence of grief that we have mastered over decades of burying the giants who once shoo…

Published: 6 hrs ago | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Museum of African Liberation, the Data Source of Africa's Future

Standing tall and already 70 percent complete, the Museum of African Liberation is fast rising into the skies of Harare, not just as an architectural landmark, but as a powerful symbol of Africa's past, present and future. Conceived as a c…

Published: 15 Feb 2026 at 10:29hrs | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Indeed, democracy is expensive, Mr. Mangwana - but it is a price Zimbabweans already paid for with their blood

When the unjustifiable is dressed up as logic, it becomes an insult rather than an argument.Nick Mangwana, the Permanent Secretary for Information in Zimbabwe, recently defended Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, which proposes, among ot…

Published: 15 Feb 2026 at 09:54hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Extortion at Beitbridge border post Zimbabwe

Today I had an experience at Beitbridge Border Post that I believe deserves attention, not for drama, but for accountability and improvement. As a first-time user of the new biometric passport control gates, I was unaware that I needed to …

Published: 15 Feb 2026 at 09:47hrs | by Simbarashe Peter Mpofu

Beware of false heroes

To keen watchers of Zimbabwean politics, the few weeks which have gone by have been quite unsettling. There was a concerted attempt to use death to re-polish out and out quislings of imperialism in our past, all of them cleaned and scoured…

Published: 15 Feb 2026 at 09:03hrs | by Jamwanda

New ZiG notes will not increase inflation

THE local currency has appreciated against the dollar on the interbank foreign exchange market, benefitting from our prudent monetary policy stance, including optimal money supply and liquidity management, a market-determined exchange rate…

Published: 15 Feb 2026 at 08:49hrs | by Dr John Mushayavanhu

Constitution, time, development: Zimbabwe's defining equation

THERE are moments in a nation's life when the argument is not chiefly about personalities, slogans or the theatre of the day - but about time itself: how it is organised, how it is protected and how it is converted into national capability…

Published: 15 Feb 2026 at 08:47hrs | by Dereck Goto

Biti, Ibbo Mandaza wanted a 7 years NTA to rule Zimbabwe

Dear ZimbabweansDo you remember Tendai Biti, Ibbo Mandaza etc supported by Oppenheimers, wanted and still want a 7 years National Transitional Authority to rule Zimbabwe? They wanted the 2023 elections to be set aside. An "inclusive" NTA m…

Published: 14 Feb 2026 at 21:22hrs | by Linda Tsungirirai Masarira

A return to humanity: Reflections on the principles of justice and foundations of a just society

Yes Marcus Garvey, Rise Up and tell them….. only fools partake in other people's struggles!It is imperative for you to know that in life you may be having different struggles. Yours right now is way deeper. It is an ontological struggle - …

Published: 14 Feb 2026 at 11:14hrs | by Professor Brilliant Sigabade Mhlanga.

Zimbabwe remains among the world’s most corrupt nations while the elite amend the constitution to protect their looting

How does the protection of looting end up being framed as the national interest?The release of the 2025 Transparency International Corruption Perception Index (CPI) should have been a moment of somber reflection for Zimbabwe’s leadership,…

Published: 14 Feb 2026 at 07:33hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Amendment 2026 will deny Zimbabweans the vote, period, just as Smith did!

"BEWARE OF THE AD HOMINEM FALLACY IN THE DEBATE ON CONSTITUTION AMENDMENTS, 2026: Scoundrels, charlatans and misfits of society respond to SPEECH whose logic and facts they cannot disprove or match by DEMONISING and BESMIRCHING the SPEAKER…

Published: 14 Feb 2026 at 07:18hrs | by Wilbert Mukori

Attacks on Jonathan Moyo miss a fundamental point

The attacks on Professor Jonathan Moyo for now supporting President Mnangagwa miss a fundamental point: the greatest leaders in history evolved their positions as circumstances changed.Churchill crossed party lines twice when national inte…

Published: 13 Feb 2026 at 21:03hrs | by Nick Mangwana

The ad hominem fallacy in the debate on Constitution Amendments

BEWARE OF THE AD HOMINEM FALLACY IN THE DEBATE ON CONSTITUTION AMENDMENTS, 2026: Scoundrels, charlatans and misfits of society respond to SPEECH whose logic and facts they cannot disprove or match by DEMONISING and BESMIRCHING the SPEAKER.…

Published: 13 Feb 2026 at 13:58hrs | by Prof Jonathan Moyo

Zimbabwe's constitutional crisis exposes the reality of the 'prisoner of power'

When a prison is mistaken for a palace, a nation's tragedy begins.The approval of Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 by the Zimbabwean Cabinet on February 10, 2026, marks a watershed moment in the nation's history.If you value my social j…

Published: 12 Feb 2026 at 18:51hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Legal threats rock Highlanders as Executive Members' Court move sparks governance crisis

Highlanders Football Club finds itself at a dangerous crossroads after two senior Executive Committee members reportedly threatened legal action against their own club and its elected Treasurer, Nkani Khoza. The move has sent shockwaves th…

Published: 12 Feb 2026 at 13:53hrs | by Ezra Tshisa Sibanda

Highlanders FC, How boardroom power struggles are tearing Bosso apart

The confusion, division, and growing chaos at Highlanders FC are not accidental. They are the direct result of sustained interference by certain members of the Highlanders Board, individuals who were never elected by club members and who a…

Published: 10 Feb 2026 at 22:41hrs | by Silent Echo

The constitution belongs to the people, and Zimbabweans must reject a backdoor presidency

It is dangerous when power rewrites the people's Constitution.A constitution is the covenant between the people and those who govern, designed to restrain ambition, safeguard citizens, and ensure that leadership is earned, not seized or ex…

Published: 10 Feb 2026 at 20:52hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

A nation that owes its 'survival' to a single leader is a nation on the brink of total collapse

I often wonder what future generations will think of us when they read how low we sank as a nation.In a nation that once prided itself on its high literacy rates and intellectual rigor, we have descended into a bizarre, televised theatre o…

Published: 10 Feb 2026 at 20:35hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwean police overpolice foreign registered vehicles

Last year, I travelled extensively across Zimbabwe using two different vehicles: one registered in Zimbabwe, the other in South Africa. The contrast in treatment was impossible to ignore. When driving the Zimbabwean vehicle, I passed throu…

Published: 09 Feb 2026 at 04:37hrs | by Anonymous

CIO targeted in ruthless reputational warfare campaign

In recent months, Zimbabwe has witnessed a strikingly consistent narrative emerge across multiple private media platforms. Nearly identical stories, recycled claims, and insinuations have surfaced repeatedly - often with no new evidence, c…

Published: 05 Feb 2026 at 19:46hrs | by Staff reporter

Gold, Blood and Silence: Violence Engulfs Filabusi’s Artisanal Mining Communities

Murder, violence and rape have become the grim order of the day in Filabusi, Insiza District, where artisanal miners, commonly known as makorokoza or oGweja, are accused of reigning terror over local communities. What was once a livelihood…

Published: 04 Feb 2026 at 22:23hrs | by Ezra Tshisa

Why Zimbabwe needs engineers at the helm

Zimbabwe's leadership crisis is not just political; it is profoundly technical. For decades, the country's executive suites, boardrooms and policy spaces have been dominated by chartered accountants, lawyers and political scientists. These…

Published: 28 Jan 2026 at 14:50hrs | by Staff reporter

Nelson Chamisa needs a spokesperson - and fast

Leaders the world over - particularly politicians in power or those aspiring to govern - live permanently in the public spotlight. Daily, weekly and monthly, public relations agencies, spokespersons and reputation managers craft social med…

Published: 27 Jan 2026 at 05:24hrs | by Staff reporter

Mukodza: A Chairman who isn't a Chairman

There is an African saying that the easiest way to earn a bad name is to help an ungrateful person. Manicaland Chairman Taanda Mukodza is that proverbial figure giving a bad name to the very people who hoisted him to his current status.Muk…

Published: 26 Jan 2026 at 16:33hrs | by Temba P. Mliswa

EcoCash update mess: When 'improvement' becomes a setback

EcoCash's latest system update, rolled out over the weekend with promises of a "smoother, more secure experience," has instead exposed a familiar and deeply frustrating reality for users across Zimbabwe: when EcoCash changes, things often …

Published: 26 Jan 2026 at 11:56hrs | by Staff reporter

Nelson Chamisa is the real deal

I have read many reviews and critics of the decision by former CCC leader Nelson Chamisa's return to active politics in Zimbabwe.People have different views on the issue and that is fine, and must be encouraged.In a democratic society, it …

Published: 26 Jan 2026 at 05:32hrs | by Kudzai Pamuzinda

AI analysis of Chamisa's dance floor statement

FORMER Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has announced his return to active politics, unveiling what he described as a new broad based citizens' movement ahead of the 2028 general elections.Addressing a press confer…

Published: 26 Jan 2026 at 05:29hrs | by Staff reporter

Book overview:- Tamborinyoka tells Tsvangirai inside story

Book Title:- Morgan Tsvangirai: Service and SacrificeBy Luke TamborinyokaIn Morgan Tsvangirai: Service and Sacrifice, veteran journalist and political insider Luke Tamborinyoka offers a powerful, intimate and revealing portrait of Zimbabwe…

Published: 26 Jan 2026 at 05:21hrs | by Staff reporter

The 'Madhuku Strategy' 2.0: Nelson Chamisa and the art of perpetual becoming

The comparison between Nelson Chamisa and Lovemore Madhuku has shifted from a basic analogy to an analytical necessity. What the late President Robert Mugabe once derisively labelled the "Madhuku strategy" – a pattern of opportunistic acti…

Published: 25 Jan 2026 at 15:19hrs | by Dereck Goto

The Zezuru community of Botswana

There are significant populations of Shona communities who permanently settled in Botswana and Kenya. Their migration to those countries was mainly for missionary work as members of the Gospel of God Church: Johane Masowe.These communities…

Published: 25 Jan 2026 at 14:42hrs | by Mzala Tom

Is Chamisa trying to stall efforts to fight the 2030 agenda?

Isn't it suspicious that days after Senator Jameson Timba launched his non-partisan group to defend the constitution from mutilation by Zanu-PF through the illegal so-called "resolution number 1", which seeks to illegally extend Mnangagwa'…

Published: 25 Jan 2026 at 13:21hrs | by Mawarire Mbizvo Jealousy

Will Chamisa run away again

MEDIA REPORTS:Nelson Chamisa has announced his return to active politics, saying this time he's launching a movement and not a political party; after he suddenly without notice jumped ship on this day 24 January in 2024, and ran away from …

Published: 24 Jan 2026 at 10:12hrs | by Prof Jonathan Moyo

Nelson Chamisa's 2026 agenda - a fresh start in full

Former Citizens Coalition for Change leader Nelson Chamisa has formally returned to frontline politics, unveiling what he called Agenda 2026, a broad-based citizens' movement aimed at unseating President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government and…

Published: 24 Jan 2026 at 08:28hrs | by Nelson Chamisa

A rebuttal of Prof. Gift Mugano's position on monetary policy conformity

Prof. Gift Mugano's presentation, delivered under the banner The Zimbabwe Economic Impulse: The State of the Economic Outlook, Risks, Prospects and Policy Options, in which he represented the Africa Economic Development Strategies (AEDS) t…

Published: 23 Jan 2026 at 12:51hrs | by Brigton Musonza

Zimbabwe is simply run by the wrong people

Zimbabwe is not a complicated country to govern. It does not suffer from a lack of natural resources, human capital, or strategic advantage. What it suffers from is a chronic shortage of competent leadership.For decades, the coun…

Published: 23 Jan 2026 at 12:03hrs | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

ZANU-PF Youth demand a return to Gwara Remusangano

The ZANU PF Youth League's latest statement, delivered under the stewardship of Tinoda Machakaire, is less a ceremonial New Year greeting than a calibrated intervention into a moment of visible internal strain. Against the backdrop of publ…

Published: 22 Jan 2026 at 15:42hrs | by Dereck Goto

Zimbabwe, China bolster strategic all-weather ties

THE long-standing "all-weather friendship" between China and Zimbabwe has evolved into a strategic partnership driving Zimbabwe toward its Vision 2030 goals.China remains Zimbabwe's top foreign investor, with 2025 investments projected at…

Published: 22 Jan 2026 at 15:36hrs | by Staff reporter

Bosso: It's all about the Benjamins

Highlanders FC are reportedly set to appoint former Warriors captain and Manchester City striker Benjani Mwaruwari as head coach, with the club also said to be paying off South African coach Thabo Senong, who had initially been offered the…

Published: 21 Jan 2026 at 19:00hrs | by King Jay

Zimsec grade inflation: A disgraceful and shameful national cancer

(This article was first written and published in 2020, but remains relevant now, especially soon after the release of results this past week, with one student 56 points at A-Level).              &nbs…

Published: 18 Jan 2026 at 21:02hrs | by Arthur G.O. Mutambara

Zanu-PF's survival script, not Zimbabwe's future

Zimbabwe does not march into 2028 as a democracy poised for renewal, but it staggers into the year as a battlefield where legality, legitimacy, and succession politics collide under the crushing weight of Zanu-PF's so‑called 2030 agenda.Wh…

Published: 18 Jan 2026 at 07:27hrs | by Wellington Muzengeza

Why does Zimbabwe always record 70% O-Level failure rates?

This is the million-dollar question! Each year, Zimbabwe releases its O-Level results and the nation goes through a familiar ritual. To directly receive articles from Tendai Ruben Mbofana, please join his WhatsApp Channel on: htt…

Published: 17 Jan 2026 at 14:37hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

If a mere wedding can spark corruption investigations, why are Zvigananda not being investigated?

And the hypocrisy continues unabated. This morning I came across a supposed news report about the arrest of a Rusape-based small-scale gold miner on alleged money-laundering charges after he reportedly splurged on vehicles and hosted …

Published: 17 Jan 2026 at 12:43hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Be wary of false prophets

There is no need for a prophet given the current state of the nation's economy, politics, and society.As a nation, we have had enough prophecies in the past; now, we just need to position everyone to act morally in order to advance the nat…

Published: 17 Jan 2026 at 12:31hrs | by Leonard Koni

Mutumwa Mawere: the man who quietly shaped my writing skills

Sadly, we often reflect only after someone is gone.The passing of Mutumwa Mawere on 15 January 2026 in South Africa, where he had lived in exile after falling out with Zimbabwe’s top leadership, has prompted many tributes. Most have u…

Published: 17 Jan 2026 at 12:27hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

An 'upper middle-income economy' doesn't end poverty where inequality and corruption reign

Let's dismantle the tales. The Zimbabwean government's constant invocation of the dream of becoming an "upper middle-income economy" by 2030 has been presented as a promise of prosperity, dignity, and improved living standards for all…

Published: 17 Jan 2026 at 12:16hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

No, passing exams is not a measure of intelligence

We need to confront and dismantle a deeply entrenched myth.Following my opinion piece earlier today, "Why twelve A-Levels is not ‘whizkid' brilliance, but a failure of guidance," I received a message from a reader suggesting that perhaps s…

Published: 14 Jan 2026 at 23:03hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Which moral standards does Mqondisi Moyo's MRP support Israel?

"Somaliland represents Africa's future. Israel remains Africa's indispensable partner." Quote Mqondisi Moyo verbatim. The shock value of this statement is not about him recognizing the existence of Somaliland. It is the abhorrence of sayin…

Published: 12 Jan 2026 at 21:49hrs | by Nomazulu Thata

Rand manipulators worry of how Trump may hit South Africa with punitive measures

Lately, many South Africans have been scratching their heads at the recent relative strength of the rand against the US dollar. The currency has dipped below key psychological levels not seen in years, and headlines are filled with talk of…

Published: 12 Jan 2026 at 02:45hrs | by Staff reporter

Single women after 60 years never date again: Advice from Philosopher C.G. Jung

Congratulations on the new season, dear readers. I spent my holiday reading; I came across the works of Swiss philosopher Carl Gustav Jung. One of his works I would like to share with sisters of my age, considering remarriage after sixty y…

Published: 10 Jan 2026 at 19:50hrs | by Nomazulu Thata

Opinion

Police camp outside Tendai Biti's offices

Public has 90 days to comment on Mnangagwa term extension bill

Viral tears and a US$2,500 storm: Gray Homes breaks silence

SAPS hunts Zimbabwe celebrity musician over armed robbery

'Bombshell' Geza burial set for today

Edson Zvobgo: Architect of power, victim of politics

Electric vehicles take off in Zimbabwe with Chinese models

SA's NPA seizes cash from Zimbabwean nationals involved in student kidnapping

Prophet Magaya rape trial begins today

Man (46) caught raping 15-year-old niece

Rapist uncle slapped with 68-year sentence

Bulawayo water supplies worsen as power outages bite

Nedbank Zimbabwe retrenches 36 managers

Zimbabwe banking sector workers get 7,5% pay rise

Peanut butter recall sparks food safety alert for Zimbabwean consumers

Geza's death sparks fresh anti-2030 revolt

CCC MPs dismiss claims they endorsed 2030, accuse colleague Charles Moyo of falsehoods

It's easier to mourn you, Cde Bombshell Geza, than to heed your call to stand up for ourselves!

RioZim workers, ZDAMWU challenge High Court ruling on corporate rescue application

CNRG condemns killing of artisanal miner in Chiadzwa, calls for urgent demilitarisation

Zanu‑PF legislator flees angry miners at funeral wake

Plumtree man remanded after stabbing villager for 'disrespect'

ZIMRA officials busted in US$1 million smuggling scam, remanded in court

Nigerian strike hands Bosso victory in Jairos Jiri cup clash

'It's my turn to kill a family member for the witch feast'

South African fined US$400 for cyclist's death in Bulawayo

Zimbabwe opposition gears up to block Mnangagwa 2030 plot

Mnangagwa returns from AU Summit

Harare gears up for cholera response

Zimbabwe rakes in US$18m from number plates

Thomas Mapfumo dismisses rumours

Chivayo tribute song sparks social media storm

Drama as Geza's body returns home

Njube Romeo to sweep police station

Midnight heist at funeral parlour ends in 9-year jail term

Vehicle swept away by flooded Umzingwane river

Stepmom kills toddler as he relieves himself

2 workers crashed to death by falling glass in Zimbabwe

Bus gutted by fire near Zimbabwe border

Chaos hits OR Tambo International airport

People trying to create imaginary conflict between me and Tagwirei, says Tungwarara

Zanu‑PF Epworth plans flamboyant birthday celebrations for MP Scott Sakupwanya

Residents challenge prepaid water meters

2-year land freeze hits Bulawayo housing delivery

Women charged with fraud over UK relocation scam

Robin Vela accuses Jayesh Shah of smear campaign

Government releases ZiG20m for Filabusi after 2-decade delay

Imminent ZiG notes rollout won't trigger price hikes

Masvingo police arrest five for theft of copper cables

WATCH: Trabablas Legendary Musicians release tribute song for Chivayo

ZIMRA officials busted in US$1 million smuggling scam, remanded in court

'It's my turn to kill a family member for the witch feast'

Zanu‑PF legislator flees angry miners at funeral wake

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

Chaos hits OR Tambo International airport

Zimbabwe tightens border security to curb trafficking

Airlink flight fails to land in Bulawayo, diverts to Harare

CCC MPs dismiss claims they endorsed 2030, accuse colleague Charles Moyo of falsehoods

Lupane State University students win innovation prize

The harder the Zimbabwe regime pushes citizens into believing economy improving the more unbelievable they sound!

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