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Chamisa’s tasteless, infantile politicking regrettable
Losing Presidential candidate, Nelson Chamisa, who is now a political orphan, for the umpteenth time chose to ridicule the man who walloped him during the 2023 Harmonised General elections, President ...Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 09:51hrs | 3 | by Tonderai Ndoro
Zimbabwe load-shedding will not exceed stage-1 during winter season
ZIMBABWEANS can expect significantly limited load-shedding this winter season owing to considerably improved national grid stability that followed the commissioning of new generation units at Hwange T...Published: 20 May 2024 at 08:42hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
We Africans have our ways of doing things the African way
Believe it or not, rumours 'makuhwa', rumours 'manyepo'. Gossip and fibs make them triplets. At the end of the day, it's the mother of all lies. Some nutty professor would say hogwash but, it's true....Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 11:35hrs | 12 | by Mutanda Wachingama
Vee Mhofu takes mbira to Mzansi
Mbira musician Vee Mhofu of Dziva rembira is taking his band to Mzansi lounge, Mvurwi tomorrow for a gig.Having been born in Mashonalan...Published: 24 Feb 2022 at 17:58hrs | 4 | by Simbarashe Sithole
South Africans thought they were better Africans than black Africa: Thanks Zuma has set the record straight
"All of us must thank Jacob Zuma for introducing African Republic of South Africa and not some outpost of European values." This comes from a Sowetan column sent to me by a friend. The article is an i...Published: 11 Jul 2021 at 16:17hrs | 25 | by Nomazulu Thata
West's Zimbabwean political project crumbling
There is an interesting quotation from the Old Man in Charles Mungoshi's "Waiting for the Rain" (1975). It is a quotation that epitomises his lament about the alienation that has afflicted Lucifer, hi...Published: 29 Mar 2021 at 06:13hrs | | by Ranga Mataire
South Africa now feeling the consequences of its own myopic irresponsible policies towards Zimbabwe
Each and everyone of us has a family, has friends, and lives in a community - and, there is one common thread between all these: a strong sense of peer review, as we have a responsibility towards one ...Published: 04 Jan 2021 at 18:52hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Heroic mother who saved baby from crocodile grip honoured
CHIREDZI woman Morina Musisinyani (30) who, in April this year saved her three-year-old son from the jaws of a crocodile, was honoured on Friday by a feminist organisation.Whispers, whose lead...Published: 05 Oct 2020 at 06:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa so obsessed with power
As Tsvangirai lay dying in a posh hospital in South Africa on a fully government funded health trip, against all African ways Nelson Chamisa was in the arms of the soon to be widow scheming on ways of...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 07:19hrs | 3 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
The sorrow of self-exaltation
During the interment of the late music icon and national hero, Oliver Mtukudzi, friends and relatives spoke about his attributes and humility was the common thread in all the graveside orations....Published: 30 Jan 2019 at 15:57hrs | 2 | by Tafara Shumba
Ramaphosa angers Zimbabweans
Zimbabweans have expressed anger at South African president Cyril Ramaphosa's claims that the country was on the path to democracy, at a time when at least 12 people were shot dead for exercising thei...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 00:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa so obsessed with power
As Tsvangirai lay dying in a posh hospital in South Africa on a fully government funded health trip, against all African ways Nelson Chamisa was in the arms of the soon to be widow scheming ...Published: 28 Dec 2018 at 18:18hrs | 1 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
The Role of the King in Mthwakazi - Mthwakazi Forum with Mzelikahle
There has been a lot of talk about a King in Mthwakazi. In fact in September 2017 we saw Stanley Raphael Khumalo taking the initiative and being crowned king, dubbed King Mzilikazi II. There has ...Published: 29 Dec 2017 at 10:46hrs | 5 | by Kernan Mzelikahle
Is democracy un-African?
Libya has experienced nothing but war and brutality since the reign of King Idris I started in 1951. Colonel Muammar Gaddafi deposed the monarch in a bloodless coup in 1969. Under Gaddafi, or 'Brother...Published: 05 Oct 2017 at 17:39hrs | 2 | by Tafi Mhaka
Cop rams house, fails to pay for repairs
A NKULUMANE family is living in the open as a police officer, who lost control of his car and rammed into their house two months ago, has failed to repair the property.The cop, a constable sta...Published: 15 Sep 2017 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Family demands 48 cattle after son-in-law murders their 4 daughters
A FAMILY from Gokwe is demanding 48 cattle to appease avenging spirits following the brutal murder and burning of the bodies of four of their children.The alleged killer, Dingilizwe Dube (38),...Published: 26 Aug 2017 at 08:19hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
An introspection of Pan - Africanism ideology and Its relevance to contemporary politics
Today I am going to look briefly at Pan Africanism ideology. This ideology has its roots from the time of slave trade and colonization of the peoples of Africa. However, the need to extricate African ...Published: 30 Jul 2017 at 13:44hrs | 2 | by Patricia Masiyakurima
The New Scramble for Africa
The turning point for the African continent was when the Europeans or the colonisers landed on our shores with a bible in hand and a religion called Christianity in mind. They scrambled for every bit ...Published: 11 Jun 2017 at 20:58hrs | 2 | by Bonzo reSvosve
Dr Joshua Nkomo speaking to young generation beyond his grave
Today I (Thulani Nkala- TN) was lucky to have an opportunity to talk to Ms Sipho Sibanda(SS) who is the spokesperson for the organisers of the Dr Joshua Nkomo commemoration in the United Kingdom for 2...Published: 26 May 2017 at 20:27hrs | 6 | by Thulani Nkala
Principles for a truly African democracy in Zimbabwe
Recently, there was this exchange on Twitter between political analyst Vince Musewe and Zimbabweans United for Democracy (ZUNDE) Musewe: We must s...Published: 01 May 2017 at 11:30hrs | | by Denis Moyo Hunt, Team ZUNDE
Mugabe and his Zanu PF colonised us- Masarira
A civil and democracy activist Linda Masarira has said the manner in which President Robert Mugabe and his Zanu PF are running the country have made the people realise that they are colonised by their...Published: 06 Apr 2017 at 06:45hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Are we at the end of Zimbabwe?
In the midst of the political confusion that has gripped our country many people are wondering if we have come to the end of Zimbabwe.The answer is simple: the thing called an "end" does not e...Published: 05 Apr 2017 at 08:59hrs | | by Linda Masarira
Usain Bolt to return medal
KINGSTON - Usain Bolt and his Jamaican teammates who won the 4 x 100m relay at the 2008 Beijing Games have been told by the country's Olympic Association to return their gold medals following Nesta Ca...Published: 28 Jan 2017 at 06:07hrs | 5 | by Reuters
'Topple Mugabe on your own'
Africa should get rid of strong abusive presidents who kill citizens to stay im power, Namibian , President Hage Geingob said."We must get rid of the days where we believed in strong presi...Published: 29 Sep 2016 at 09:24hrs | 1 | by Thobekile Zhou
Appreciate artists, says Mugabe
President Mugabe was yesterday presented with two sculptors of himself at State House by renowned sculptor Dominic Benhura and a group of three sculptors from Mashava. Receiving the pieces of ...Published: 10 Sep 2016 at 07:59hrs | | by Tendai Mugabe
Towards a mature democracy
This week, former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott was photographed in suburban Sydney campaigning to retain his seat in the national election to be held on Saturday. Despite his status, there we...Published: 29 Jun 2016 at 15:52hrs | | by Denis Moyo Hunt
Zimbabweans need Ubuntu
The advent of social media has both been a curse and a blessing. We are able to communicate for less on such platforms as Facebooks, Twitter, Whatsapp, Skype, Linkedin etc and we applaud the technolog...Published: 02 Jun 2016 at 13:13hrs | | by Tapiwa Maware
History of Labor in Zimbabwe before and after independence - Part one
If the former Prime Minister of Rhodesia; Ian Douglas Smith was alive today he would concur that the white regime lost the war because of the failure of the government to implement labor laws an...Published: 17 Jan 2016 at 12:50hrs | 45 | by Nomazulu Thata
'Africa needs more Mugabes'
NAMIBIAN President Hage Geingob described him as his icon.He has also made an immediate impression on newly-elected Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, who has described him as the African h...Published: 17 Jun 2015 at 08:09hrs | 1 | by Savious Kwinika in JOHANNESBURG, South Africa
Sibanda sent thousands at Prophet Radebe followers into a frenzy
The chairperson of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association, Jabulani Sibanda, on Saturday sent about 8 000 members of the Revelation Church of God - who had gathered to listen to...Published: 15 Sep 2014 at 07:41hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Where would Jesus go for worship?
I DID promise you dear reader that this week we would like to venture into the realm that is not so commonly discussed in a positive manner till recently. I am sure you are getting through the major h...Published: 29 Jun 2014 at 09:14hrs | 1 | by Rev Paul Bayethe Damasane
Tuku, Shabalala Rythm tour SA
They will perform at the two Mtukudzi Africa Day Concerts to be held at Caversham Mill in Dargle, KZN Midlands, on May 24 and at the Rainbow Restaurant in Pinetown on May 25.Sibongiseni S...Published: 21 May 2014 at 09:00hrs | | by Arts reporter
Albert Nyathi to collaborate with Iyasa
Dub poet Albert Nyathi and Iyasa have teamed up to create a song titled What's Up that focuses on the negative effects of social media.Iyasa director Innocent Nkululeko Dube told the Daily Ne...Published: 17 Feb 2014 at 17:16hrs | 1 | by Arts reporter
Ambitious $200 million African Eco-City planned for Vic Falls
A local company, African Pride Frontier Cities, in partnership with foreign investors, intends to construct a very ambitious $200 million African Eco- City in Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.The pr...Published: 05 Sep 2013 at 04:58hrs | 1 | by Business Reporter
Zimbabwe is not an 'African' problem - it's just a headache
There is nothing African about the Zimbabwe situation. Indeed, insisting that Zimbabwe represents an African problem plays into the stereotype that dictatorship and lawlessness are African traits. By ...Published: 25 Jul 2013 at 05:16hrs | 3 | by Sisonke Msimang
'Victoria Falls will be a cyber city' says Mzembi
VICTORIA FALLS will be a cyber city by the time Zimbabwe co-hosts the United Nations World Tourism Organisation General Assembly with Zambia in August, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Walte...Published: 07 Jul 2013 at 19:44hrs | 6 | by Staff Reporter
At least 8 airlines will ferry UNWTO guests
AT LEAST eight airlines would be available to ferry guests during the United Nations World Tourism Organisation general assembly slated for August.Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Wa...Published: 27 Mar 2013 at 05:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
'We are looking at fund-raising US$90 million' says tourism ministry
TOURISM and Hospitality Industry Minister Walter Mzembi on Tuesday said his ministry was leading an aggressive drive to raise US$90 million to upgrade hotel infrastructure, retool and set up a revolv...Published: 20 Feb 2013 at 18:59hrs | | by Staff Reporter
This and that with Ml'phosa: United States Of Africa 1
I have always found the idea of a united states of Africa quite intriguing as I think of what Zimbabwe my country would offer in both creating and sustaining the seemingly impossible state. This is no...Published: 03 Feb 2013 at 12:50hrs | 1 | by Clerk Ndlovu
MDC becoming a blunt instrument of history
Two weeks ago I penned a piece which used an esoteric term - zeitgeist - to make my point. I got a few calls from angry readers who wanted to know what kind of English that was, and why I thought it w...Published: 18 Feb 2012 at 09:15hrs | 2 | by Nathaniel Manheru
SA president's views shock SACC
SA PRESIDENT Jacob Zuma's comments that Christianity brought orphans and old-age homes to South Africa have come as a shock, the SA Council of Churches said on Wednesday, the Sowetan reported....Published: 22 Dec 2011 at 04:55hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
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