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Mnangagwa has nowhere to play 'stolen village drum'
GOOD day, President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Your Excellency, an African proverb that says it is easier to steal the village drum than to find where to play it, came to mind as the presidential election re...Published: 30 Aug 2023 at 06:46hrs | 3 | by Cyprian Muketiwa Ndawana
New sanctions on Zimbabwe spoiled US-Africa Summit
When President Joe Biden announced the hosting of United States-Africa Summit last year, he sounded like he was doing a favour to Africans. That was mistake number one.That is old archaic poli...Published: 12 Jan 2023 at 11:16hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
What really is the purpose of elections in Zimbabwe?
The usual threats that are made when Zimbabwe gears for elections have been made again, this was common during the "architect " of Zimbabwe's woes, the late Robert Migabe. However, this time the threa...Published: 25 Jun 2022 at 14:09hrs | 2 | by AT Kadada
Ramapho$a Dollar Gate: The truth and the lie$
'Rumours are carried by haters, spread by fools and accepted by idiots' - Ziad K. Abdelnour.I am not in the habit of arguing with idiots because I know they will drag me to their level and bea...Published: 12 Jun 2022 at 18:44hrs | 17 | by Mzilikazi Wa Afrika
Zimbabweans won't flee South Africa to return home
"WHEN you see a rat running into a fire, then you know that what it is running away from is hotter than the fire." - African proverb. Zimbabweans, who are in their millions in South Africa - som...Published: 27 Apr 2022 at 13:41hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Govt, teachers' rift widens
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday accused the United Kingdom (UK) embassy of funding trade unions, including teachers to rebel against the government in pursuance of a regime change agenda....Published: 01 Dec 2021 at 05:38hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Police search Chamisa's offices for 'subversive weapons'
POLICE recently invaded MDC Alliance offices in Gweru in search of what the law enforcement agents termed subversive material in the form of weapons.The opposition party's provincial spokesper...Published: 27 Dec 2020 at 07:09hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Chamisa urged to find each other
THE Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has urged political actors in the country to embark on dialogue to solve the economic problems that have hindered development.This was said by ZCC adviso...Published: 01 Dec 2020 at 07:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe lacking visionary leaders
Allow me to unpack some of the few things which are derailing the country from progressing and if they are fixed, we can all enjoy the treasures in our country.The recent developments witnesse...Published: 07 Sep 2020 at 12:34hrs | 11 | by Leonard Koni
500 Zimbabweans to be used as HIV guinea pigs
Zimbabwe has become the first country in the Sub-Saharan Africa region to complete the successful enrolment of participants who are taking part in the ongoing large-scale HIV vaccine efficacy trials w...Published: 08 Jul 2019 at 07:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
We continue to be anglicised bastards
There is a hauntingly true African proverb that claims that unless the lion learns how to write, every story will always glorify the hunter.here is a hauntingly true African proverb that claim...Published: 26 May 2019 at 13:36hrs | | by Bishpop Lazarus
Mnangagwa needs a proper team
"The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second-best time is now" - African proverb.It has just been six months since Zimbabwe held its general elections and, for the better part of...Published: 19 Jan 2019 at 10:48hrs | | by Cephas Msipa
Zimbabwe: A presidency under siege, is there a way out?
“The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second-best time is now” - African ProverbIt’s only been six months since Zimbabwe held its ...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 04:25hrs | | by Lloyd Msipa
Mnangagwa not doing enough
Mnangagwa has promised to expose and shame people who externalized foreign currency .He declared war on economic saboteurs which we all know is just rhetorics meant to give the impression his governme...Published: 07 Dec 2018 at 08:51hrs | 1 | by A T Kadada
Political lessons from the village
We Africans are proud of our villages, our traditions and our heritage. And rightly so. We are the cradle of humanity, a culture dating back to the annals of time. Obviously, there is a lot of wisdom ...Published: 22 Oct 2018 at 14:23hrs | | by Anthony Mkondo
Individuals don't live to be a hundred years old; tribes do.
In Mhandambabwe, Chivi area, the community is paramount. I drive my perspective from the community, not from me to the community; that to me is a western culture. Tribal survival and prosperity are al...Published: 09 Oct 2018 at 19:50hrs | 2 | by Sam Wezhira
A few suggestions to the knowledgeable Prof Mthuli Ncube from a keen fellow Economist
I am grateful that the key Ministry of Finance has been judiciously assigned to Prof Mthuli Ncube at a time such as this. I believe the Minister is well on course to transform the country's economic f...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 07:21hrs | | by Prosper Munyedza
Suggestions to Prof Mthuli Ncube from a keen fellow Economist
I am grateful that the key Ministry of Finance has been judiciously assigned to Prof Mthuli Ncube at a time such as this. I believe the Minister is well on course to transform the country's economic f...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 07:16hrs | 1 | by Prosper Munyedza
Zanu-PF's tactics exposed
Africa is a young sleeping giant where Zimbabwe comes as the best educated country on the continent a vibrant young population which can compete at any global level.Zanu PF tactics of scuttlin...Published: 17 Aug 2018 at 07:43hrs | 1 | by Leonard Koni
Zanu-PF strategy could only mean one thing
The opposition gear is in overdrive yet the ruling party , or should l say the junta is taking a laid back approach to the approaching watershed elections. In all honest this should worry the oppositi...Published: 28 Mar 2018 at 07:09hrs | 2 | by A.T. Kadada
Chamisa should respect his 'own' values
THERE is an old African proverb which says, "The young bird does not crow until it hears the old ones."This perhaps best sums up MDC Alliance leader Mr Nelson Chamisa. As a young pretender to ...Published: 07 Mar 2018 at 05:40hrs | 1 | by Ephraim Banda
This New Curriculum may overlook adult erudition
A lot of good has been done and said regards the current curriculum with so many workshops, consultations and submissions having been done by, with and to the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Educati...Published: 11 Feb 2018 at 11:51hrs | | by Muhwisiry Chaiyeiye
Mugabe: 'The last political king of Zimbabwe'
A journalist for 20 years in Zimbabwe before he became a barrister, Brian Hungwe reflects on the occasion when Robert Mugabe snapped back at him after he asked the veteran leader whether he intended t...Published: 26 Nov 2017 at 09:54hrs | | by Brian Hungwe
Tsvangirai speaks on post Mugabe era
MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai believes the removal of Robert Mugabe as president must be followed by free and fair elections.He told thousands of people who had gathered at the Africa Unity Squ...Published: 22 Nov 2017 at 06:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Embrace the Success Traits within the Lion (2)
Inspired To Unleash the Hidden Potential within You to Achieve Greatness Who we are is charac...Published: 19 Aug 2017 at 08:33hrs | | by Tendai Mungate
The unsung stories of African heroes of faith
The Bible gives us a lot of historical evidence of men and women who did great they were people like us. People like Abraham ,Gideon , Moses, Samson, Rebecca ,Daniel,Elijah and they were man like us y...Published: 17 Aug 2017 at 14:39hrs | 32 | by Enos Denhere
Can Kasukuwere and Chiyangwa write a Bible for mankind?
Phidza is accusing Tyson of asking for a $5 million bribe and he thinks he has a case. The real story and the real bribe is how did Phidza get 587 hectares of land in prime Stoneridge Farm? How?...Published: 23 Apr 2017 at 14:12hrs | 1 | by Bishop Lazarus
Collusion of the MRP with Zanu-PF in tampering and hiding gukurahundi evidence
1. Introduction For those so-called FACEBOOK supporters of the so-called Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) aka Zimbabwe Republic Party (ZRP) will be assisted by the power of the word which is cle...Published: 21 Feb 2017 at 13:41hrs | 3 | by Mpiyesizwe Churchill Guduza, MLF Vice President
Zimbabwean woman seeks assistance to acquire master's degree in Gender Studies
Hello! My name is Linda Gabriel. I am a Theatre Maker, Spoken Word Artist and Activist from Harare, Zimbabwe. I am applying for a master's degree in Gender Studies at the University of Oslo. T...Published: 16 Sep 2016 at 07:10hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe army will 'remaining apolitical' - Gen Chiwenga
The Zimbabwe Defence Forces will never accept any unconstitutional change of Government and will stand firm and unequivocal by President Mugabe who was duly and democratically elected by the people of...Published: 09 Aug 2016 at 07:48hrs | 2 | by Innocent Ruwende
Mugabe, Carter and the African renaissance
Paying tribute to the Pan African giant Dr W.E.B. DuBois, Dr King eloquently stated: "He could have amassed riches and honour, lived in material splendour and applause from the most powerful and impor...Published: 27 Feb 2015 at 06:11hrs | 3 | by Obi Egbuna Jr Simunye
Al Jazeera investigates the battle for Africa
"When two elephants fight it is the grass that suffers"- African proverb The Battle For Africa, the first in a two-part People & Power invest...Published: 27 Aug 2014 at 08:00hrs | | by Al Jazeera
Government should be applauded for empowering girl child
As the nation joins other countries in celebrating the Day of the African child in memory of the 1976 Soweto uprising, it is important to reflect on the challenges afflicting the girl child today....Published: 13 Jun 2014 at 10:52hrs | 1 | by Peacemaker Zano
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