Opinion
Open Letter: Please spare a thought for pensioners
DearMy fellow countrymen I salute you in the name of love and peace. Well it seems everyone is talking and concerned of the coming harmonised ...Published: 37 mins ago | by Munya Shumba
Chamisa should check his ego for the sake of Zimbabwe's future
The Book of James says "God opposes the proud but shows favour to the humble."Perhaps Pastor Nelson Chamisa would do well to reread his Bible ...Published: 3 hrs ago | by Faith Hope
Violence, bomb attacks unacceptable, regrettable
THE cowardly grenade attack on Saturday at President Emmerson Mnangagwa's campaign rally in Bulawayo is most regrettable and must be strongly condemne...Published: 5 hrs ago | by Staff reporter
'Zanu-PF hoodwinked us'
Seven months after helping President Emmerson Mnangagwa wrestle power from his mentor Robert Mugabe, war veterans are crying foul claiming there is a ...Published: 5 hrs ago | by Staffr eporter
Mnangagwa's escape: Dark symbolism, darker plot
The apparent attempt on the life of President Mnangagwa at White City Stadium in Bulawayo on Saturday is a twist to a story that was already fraught w...Published: 7 hrs ago | by Tichaona Zindoga
Bomb blast at White City Stadium Bulawayo
The government must deploy more security personnel as we draw near the harmonised elections in a couple of weeks to come.We seem to be heading...Published: 7 hrs ago | by Leonard Koni
Bulawayo Bomb Blast
It was in a rally in Gutu early 1981, when Mugabe was almost assassinated. Shiri and Rugeje were there attending that rally. The blame was squarely pu...Published: 16 hrs ago | by Clive Zulu
History repeating itself yet again! The arms catch in the 1980s versus Bombing in White City today
This bombing had to happen right in the city of Kings and Queens: Bulawayo. It was well staged to the extent that the bomber was not captured. The per...Published: 16 hrs ago | by Nomazulu Thata
After a real assassination attempt the following happens
After a real assassination attempt, the following happens:1. The president goes to a safe house and his location is not made known. In this case, ...Published: 19 hrs ago | by Social media
How ZIPRA outgunned Rhodesians at Chirundu
In our last instalment, Soft Magarasadza, a former ZIPRA commander, spoke about how he joined the liberation struggle and went on to walk from Mozambi...Published: 20 hrs ago | by Staff reporter
Mugabe, allies organised starvation during Gukurahundi
This paper explores an episode of state-perpetrated extreme mass violence and atrocities in south-west Zimbabwe in the 1980s, with specific focus on M...Published: 22 hrs ago | by Hazel Cameron
Mutseyami unites Chikanga Dangamvura candidates and campaign teams
Chikanga Dangamvura Constituency MDC ALLIANCE member of parliament candidate PROSPER CHAPFIWA MUTSEYAMI held a get together party for campaign t...Published: 24 Jun 2018 at 11:22hrs | by Fanuel Chinowaita
Is Chamisa's rhetoric fanning the flames of violence?
There is no suggestion that anyone in the MDC was behind the attack on President Mnangagwa, members of his government and supporters on Saturday in Bu...Published: 24 Jun 2018 at 10:56hrs | by Jealousy Dutiro
Our new Zimbabwe will not be derailed by violence
Like the birth pangs during labour, which brings forth new life, the birthing of our new Zimbabwe it seems will also not be without pain.While...Published: 24 Jun 2018 at 10:52hrs | by Mike Tawanda
Removing the political teeth of tyrannism
REMOVING THE POLITICAL TEETH OF TYRANNISM: Who among Zimbabwe political opposition coalitions shares a clear governan...Published: 24 Jun 2018 at 10:49hrs | by Andrew Manyevere
Defeat is imminent, now trying to derail people's will
Zanu-PF has employed all tricks to retain power and they will not stop. lt is in their DNA to employ dirty tactics and facing defeat now they to come ...Published: 24 Jun 2018 at 08:19hrs | by AT Kadada
'I am used to these (bomb, etc.) attempts,' boasted ED - you have a thick skin, povo are ones dying like flies
"President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who survived a blast at a ruling Zanu-PF party rally on Saturday, suggested he was the target of the attack which left ...Published: 24 Jun 2018 at 08:15hrs | by Wilbert Mukori
Could the Bulawayo Zanu-PF skirmish be internal or staged however we view it?
The violence perpetrated at the Zanu-PF rally in Bulawayo on Friday 22 June 2018 is an act of barbarism founded on fear to promote instability against...Published: 24 Jun 2018 at 08:13hrs | by Andrew Manyevere
Was Mnangagwa really meant to be killed - or was it something else?
I am not an explosives expert, or a security fundi, but the explosion that rocked ZANU PF and Zimbabwe President Emmerson Dambudzo Mangwana's rally ye...Published: 24 Jun 2018 at 08:09hrs | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Advice to MDC Allians:Know what to oppose and what to support
The opposition politicians must know what to oppose and what to support unless if they want to lose respect in the eyes of the citizens . There are pe...Published: 23 Jun 2018 at 13:12hrs | by Erick Matotoba
ED is leading us away from Pharoah and towards the Promised Land
The new Zimbabwe that everyone talks about is surely upon us. We see signs of it all around.Even if we have yet to reach the Promised Land, it...Published: 23 Jun 2018 at 13:04hrs | by Joice Tsitsi
What I Learnt From Iceland Versus Nigeria
1. Iceland's Costly Change Of Game Plan Against Argentina, Iceland deployed an altar - defensive game ...Published: 23 Jun 2018 at 13:00hrs | by Mthokozisi Gwizi
Privacy and the voter's roll
AS the election period unfolds some interesting legal issues and questions are creeping into public conversations. One of the most topical issues this...Published: 23 Jun 2018 at 06:37hrs | by Miriam Tose Majome
MDC Alliance an alliance of cowards and confused people
We all feel fear. What separates the proverbial men from the boys, and women from the girls, is how we respond to our fears. Courageous leaders face w...Published: 22 Jun 2018 at 21:40hrs | by Erick Matotoba
'Only ED deserve your vote,' argue Dr Mavaza - how so, fool; he is one wielding the veto
People like Dr Masimba Mavaza have such poor memory, they forget yesterday's troubles with sleep. "Kukangamwa chezuro nehope!" as one would say in Sho...Published: 22 Jun 2018 at 17:06hrs | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Chamisa should stop spreading 'fake news'
As we get nearer to the elections, the lies get stronger and more outlandish.One example is Nelson Chamisa's recent pronouncement that his opp...Published: 22 Jun 2018 at 16:57hrs | by Knowledge Moyo
Nkosana Moyo's unorthodox campaign plan unpacked
SITTING outside a restaurant overlooking the immaculate greenery of Royal Harare Golf Club, the Zimbabwe Independent news crew can see a group of prof...Published: 22 Jun 2018 at 14:49hrs | by Tinashe Kairiza
The 'ED effect' is already boosting our economy and saving us money
Since President Emmerson Mnangagwa came into office, he has brought a new way of thinking to the Zimbabwean economy. He has touted free trade principl...Published: 22 Jun 2018 at 12:51hrs | by Mike Tawanda
Your mind is a garden, cultivate it
The mind is a set of cognitive faculties including consciousness, perception, thinking, judgment, language, and memory. It is usually defined as the f...Published: 22 Jun 2018 at 12:03hrs | by Enos Denhere
Only ED deserves your vote
On the 30th July 2018 this country goes to the polls. This election will decide the future direction of our nation and regions for generations to come...Published: 22 Jun 2018 at 09:13hrs | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
The RBZ should be separated from politics
In any democratic country, politics is bound to be less stable from time to time as new leaders are voted in office. If not separated, the instability...Published: 22 Jun 2018 at 07:31hrs | by Tryson G. Dube
Why Chamisa and Grace won't kiss and tell
It seems like the greatest soap opera in Zimbabwe these days is the seemingly on and off romance between MDC Alliance President Nelson Chamisa and Gra...Published: 22 Jun 2018 at 07:23hrs | by Jealousy Dutiro
Service delivery key to human, economic development
Whoever wins the 2018 elections whether its MDC Alliance presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa, or Zanu-PF's Emmerson Mnangagwa or another candidate m...Published: 22 Jun 2018 at 07:20hrs | by Dumisani O Nkomo
Reversing Zimbabwe's wretched conditions?
I took a long break from writing, focusing mostly on microblogging on Twitter. I have also reduced my presence on Facebook. Inasmuch as I would like t...Published: 22 Jun 2018 at 07:19hrs | by Mutsa Murenje
A new dawn beckons for Zimbabwe
The forthcoming harmonised elections are vaunted as Zimbabwe's most important elections since independence in 1980, primarily because they seek to end...Published: 22 Jun 2018 at 07:07hrs | by Cuthbert Mavheko
Mazoe: Why we must not kill this Zimbabwean brand
Mazoe juice has a long-standing history of brand loyalty unseen not only here in Zimbabwe, but the world over. Its true value is hinged in the desire ...Published: 22 Jun 2018 at 07:04hrs | by Sifelani Tsiko
Chamisa bound to lose the 2018 presidential race
Politics is not for the faint-hearted as it needs someone who has the requisite stamina to captivate the electorate without insulting anyone. It is a ...Published: 22 Jun 2018 at 07:02hrs | by Elijah Chihota
ZEC has failed to produce verified voters' roll - to stupid, depend on it, MDC response
"The one dependable thing about the Italians, is that they are undependable!" Adolf Hitler reportedly said of his ally in sheer exasperation! ...Published: 21 Jun 2018 at 15:59hrs | by Nomusa Garikai
Chamisa showed his true colours when he chose Mugabe over Khupe
Since he entered his office, not without much controversy, MDC-T President Nelson Chamisa took incredible steps to push his former fellow vice-preside...Published: 21 Jun 2018 at 15:18hrs | by Anthony Mkondo
Your success is in your state of mind
Robert Kiyosaki - One of the most valuable lessons I've learned from my Rich Dad is this…"Poor is forever. Broke is a state of mind." Your state of ...Published: 21 Jun 2018 at 15:15hrs | by Enos Denhere
Welcome back our Original Mazoe drink
Indeed the voice of the people is the voice of Good. News coming from the corridors of industry indicate that the manufacturers of Mazoe drinks are re...Published: 21 Jun 2018 at 15:09hrs | by Thomas Murisa
Are tattoos good for our youths
Tattoos, the alluring bait of the underworld. Even the Good Book has spoken against body incisions, the so-called tattoos. What is it in them that att...Published: 21 Jun 2018 at 15:08hrs | by Tondorindo
Stakeholders should act swiftly on card cloning scams
THE last few months have seen an upsurge in cases of electronic credit card fraud involving use of cloned ATM cards, as more Zimbabweans have embraced...Published: 21 Jun 2018 at 07:11hrs | by Staff reporter
Command this and that and Zim Airways: A lighter look
AFTER much brainstorming and scratching of heads on how to turn around Air Zimbabwe's failing fortunes, President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Cabinet had acq...Published: 21 Jun 2018 at 07:11hrs | by Tapiwa Nyandoro
Social media game changer of 2018 polls
The name Baba Jukwa became both a reference point and somewhat source of credible inside information regarding the ruling Zanu-PF party in the build u...Published: 21 Jun 2018 at 07:11hrs | by Staff reporter
Politics of entitlement: A threat to electoral democracy
The election season is upon us and Zimbabwe will go to the polls on July 30. This election is both critical and unique in the sense that it is now urg...Published: 21 Jun 2018 at 07:04hrs | by Terrence Muvoti
Opposition overwhelmed by Mnangagwa's new dispensation
The much-talked about 2018 harmonised elections are now just weeks away and events in the opposition camp are a sight to see. Opposition politics has ...Published: 21 Jun 2018 at 06:56hrs | by Nobleman Runyanga
Why do so many Zimbabweans want to be President?
The long list of presidential candidates for the 2018 harmonised elections is out. Last Thursday, the nomination court was held where aspiring candida...Published: 21 Jun 2018 at 06:54hrs | by Christopher Farai Charamba
Unpacking the avarice behind the 23 Presidential candidates for July 30
Busha Joseph Makamba (FreeZim Congress)The little known Busha in the political circles of Zimbabwe's h...Published: 21 Jun 2018 at 05:55hrs | by Knowledge Hakata
The MDC want to run the country, but they can't even run their party
The MDC is proving to be quite an incompetent and disorganised party under Nelson Chamisa's rule.They have alienated allies and brought in ene...Published: 20 Jun 2018 at 20:05hrs | by Knowledge Moyo
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