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Zimbabwe's solution not necessarily in regime change but holding leaders accountable
I have often told those around me this fact.If truth be told, I actually do not hate Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa or opposition CCC party leader Nelson Chamisa.In fact, I did not...Published: 18 Dec 2023 at 20:32hrs | 11 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwean-born mayor Chikoto feted in UK
Newly-elected United Kingdom's Corby Town mayor, Zimbabwean-born Mr Tafadzwa Chikoto, wrote another piece of history yesterday when he was hoisted during the town's Corby Poll Fair marking the Queen's...Published: 04 Jun 2022 at 19:52hrs | 2 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zimbabwean UK mayor pledges to scout for investment
Zimbabwean high achiever Mr Tafadzwa Chikoto, who was recently elected Mayor of Corby, a steel town in the United Kingdom (UK) on Tuesday met President Mnangagwa at State House and promised to use his...Published: 21 May 2022 at 17:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean becomes Corby town's first ever black mayor
Corby Town Council, in North Northamptonshire, was Monday night expected to elect the town's first ever black mayor.Cllr Tafadzwa Chikoto was due to be formally given the role at a meeting at ...Published: 10 May 2022 at 15:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Diaspora a death trap for cheating partners
As the British Home office plans to deport another plane-load to Zimbabwe again, it has become imperative to find out why many women and some men lost their lives to their spouses over the issue of in...Published: 26 Feb 2022 at 18:19hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Harrowing murders by Zimbabweans in Diaspora
ENGLAND does not change people but it brings out what people were hiding all along. In five years I've been here, 30 Zimbabweans have become uxoricides. Uxoricide (from Latin uxor meaning "wife" and -...Published: 05 Jun 2021 at 09:13hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Funerals without mourners the new normal
IT WAS one cold winter evening and the streets of Corby were deserted because of the snow. As John was sleeping, a sharp ring interrupted him. He jumped out of his bed and answered with his hands trem...Published: 13 Feb 2021 at 14:39hrs | 1 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Dumb advisors, deaf Executive
"JANUARY 2021 has been cancelled," is a joke that went viral in Zimbabwe last weekend.It is a joke premised on Zimbabwe's return to COVID-19 lockdown measures. These are the strictest conditio...Published: 08 Jan 2021 at 20:29hrs | | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
How Zimbabweans in diaspora wreck their marriages
Petros Makina remembered when he first landed at Heathrow Airport in the United Kingdom. He saw his dream being fulfilled. He envisaged his wife coming to stay with him and together with his children ...Published: 03 Oct 2020 at 08:20hrs | 8 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Will Zimbabwe benefit from boris johnson's ascendents to power?
Boris Johnson, Britain's prime minister, is the quintessential nostalgic leader. Since the Brexit referendum, in order to make Britain's future outside the European Union appealing, he has playe...Published: 01 Aug 2019 at 16:33hrs | 11 | by Masimba Mavaza
Chamisa, Mnangagwa fans fighting for Boris Johnson's love - 'The Boris is mine'
Boris Johnson, mocker of African "piccaninny" children and their "watermelon smiles", became Prime Minister of Britain on Wednesday. On hearing the news, supporters of two political parties in an Afri...Published: 31 Jul 2019 at 19:34hrs | | by newZWire
Boris Johnson to be UK's next Prime Minister, EU panics
Boris Johnson has been elected new Conservative leader in a ballot of party members and will become the next UK prime minister.He beat Jeremy Hunt comfortably, winning 92,153 votes to his riva...Published: 23 Jul 2019 at 13:58hrs | | by BBC
Jonathan Moyo advises Chamisa's MDC
Professor Jonathan Moyo has advised MDC leadership to be with the people if they want to win elections. Moyo was responding to Twitter comments after the MDC lost the Bikita by-election with a...Published: 14 Jul 2019 at 12:32hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Warts of democracy can be an eyesore
Cynics often say politics is like a sewage as it allows stinking and filthy scum to rise to the top.In a twisted way, it's pretty much like milk, which, as it matures, allows cream to rise....Published: 19 May 2019 at 09:05hrs | | by Bishop Lazarus
Zimbabweans abroad face difficulties with accent
Speakers with foreign accents can face discrimination even in a country with a diverse population and a long immigrant history. But much remains to be done. "We're going to increasingly be exposed to ...Published: 22 Feb 2019 at 08:31hrs | 1 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
7 Labour MPs resign
Reports say Seven MPs have resigned from the UK's Labour Party in protest at Jeremy Corbyn's approach to Brexit and anti-Semitism.Reports say they are: Chuka Umunna, Luciana Berger, Chris Lesl...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 13:27hrs | | by BBC
Brexit on track - Theresa May survives no confidence vote
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has seen off a bid to remove her government from power, winning a no confidence vote by 325 to 306.Rebel Tory MPs and the DUP - who 24 hours ago rejected the PM's...Published: 16 Jan 2019 at 20:02hrs | 1 | by BBC News
May's Brexit deal rejected by 230 votes
British Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal has been rejected by 230 votes - the largest defeat for a sitting UK government in history, BBC reported.MPs voted by 432 votes to 202 to rejec...Published: 15 Jan 2019 at 20:03hrs | | by BBC
Chamisa will eventually accept position
Political bickering over the setting up of an Office of the Opposition leader in Parliament will come to an end as MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa will accept the gesture from President Mnangagwa a...Published: 14 Dec 2018 at 12:58hrs | | by Simba Rushwaya
Mnangagwa's business dance, Masiyiwa's compliance
President Emmerson Mnangagwa recently held a consultative meeting with Zimbabwe's business sector. This came against the backdrop of a national economic crisis largely caused by a new monetary policy ...Published: 07 Nov 2018 at 06:21hrs | | by Takura Zhangazha
Chamisa confused about the role of the leader of the opposition in parliament
The president of Zimbabwe indicated that he is minded to create a formal position of a leader of the opposition in parliament in accordance with the British and commonwealth system. This raised a grea...Published: 27 Sep 2018 at 07:02hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Unpacking idea of 'losing' Chamisa in Parliament
The President of Zimbabwe indicated that he is minded to create a formal position of a leader of the opposition in Parliament in line with the British and Commonwealth systems. This raised great excit...Published: 27 Sep 2018 at 06:44hrs | | by Masimba Mavaza
Zimbabweans should brace for belt-tightening
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said Zimbabweans must prepare for austerity measures that may appear harsh but are in the medium to long-term designed to set the economy back on track.Zimbabw...Published: 23 Sep 2018 at 08:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa urges Zimbabweans to prepare for austerity measures
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said Zimbabweans must prepare for austerity measures that may appear harsh but are in the medium to long-term designed to set the economy back on track. Zimbab...Published: 22 Sep 2018 at 09:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
The 'lazy man' debate, Zimbo men not willing to work?
"ZIMBABWEAN men in the UK have graduated into lazy benefit seekers content to stay in council houses with no zeal to develop their lives," laments one Angela."Most of them have turned into a g...Published: 30 Aug 2018 at 07:37hrs | 2 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Britain called out for 'open support to Mnangagwa'
Britain's alleged staunch support for Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has pushed it into an increasingly acrimonious corner, with opposition and diplomats warning that the former colonial powe...Published: 14 May 2018 at 14:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa celebrates being greeted by Theresa May
Movement for Democratic Change leader Nelson Chamisa is celebrating being greeted by British Prime Minister Theresa May in the House of Commons Chamber.Chamisa went on to Twitter and said, "Gr...Published: 10 May 2018 at 15:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa blasts the British government
MDC Alliance presidential candidate, Nelson Chamisa has warned the British government that overlooking crucial democratic reforms in favour of managing political stability in Zimbabwe could lead to po...Published: 10 May 2018 at 07:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa concerned about UK's alignment with Mnangagwa
MDC Alliance presidential candidate, Nelson Chamisa has warned the British government that overlooking crucial democratic reforms in favour of managing political stability in Zimbabwe could lead to po...Published: 10 May 2018 at 07:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa warns Britain
MDC Alliance presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa yesterday complained that the British government was overlooking crucial democratic reforms in favour of managing political stability in Zimbabwe, wa...Published: 09 May 2018 at 13:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe needs democracy not managed stability, Chamisa tells Brits
MDC Alliance presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa has warned the British government that overlooking crucial democratic reforms in favour of managing political stability in Zimbabwe could lead to pos...Published: 08 May 2018 at 19:59hrs | | by Our Correspondent
This coup, attempted coup isn't a national democratic project!
THE recent events in Zimbabwe are very depressing, fundamentally because they trample upon the fundamental principles enshrined in our very recent constitution. Our constitution guarantees, in the bil...Published: 20 Nov 2017 at 07:09hrs | | by Jealousy Mawarire
Diaspora finds it hard to make a decision to relocate back home
When one sits with his head between his hands trying to make a decision whether to settle permanently abroad or plan to go back home the pains of being away from home kicks in. Most Zimbabweans who ar...Published: 13 Nov 2017 at 14:08hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Most Zimbabweans abroad suffer from severe homesickness
There is a feeling you feel and you feel that you had never felt that feeling before. This feeling is described by many as Severe Home Sickness. Being homesick is a normal feeling, one that many peopl...Published: 06 Oct 2017 at 19:05hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zimbabweans in UK top the spouse murdering list
Zimbabweans in the UK have taken the first and the golden cup in killing their spouses. In the last four years in the UK alone thirty Zimbabwean women were murdered ruthlessly by their husbands or...Published: 10 Sep 2017 at 09:16hrs | 3 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
The beauty of democracy displayed in the United Kingdom
Elections in United Kingdom signify the beauty of Democracy, Political Parties and the People of that country must be commended for once again showing tolerance and respect for divergent views....Published: 09 Jun 2017 at 16:01hrs | | by Jacob Mafume - PDP Spokesperson
Theresa May faces pressure to resign
London – British Prime Minister Theresa May faced pressure to resign on Friday after losing her parliamentary majority, plunging the country into uncertainty as Brexit talks loom.The pound f...Published: 09 Jun 2017 at 08:59hrs | | by AFP
UK general election backfires on Theresa May
UK Prime Minister Theresa May's future is looking uncertain after her election gamble appears to have backfired, the BBC has reported. The opposition Labour Party, led by Jeremy Corbyn, has pe...Published: 09 Jun 2017 at 06:09hrs | | by CNN/BBC
Suspected terrosist attack in England: 19 dead and more than 50 hurt
Nineteen people have been killed and more than 50 injured in a suspected terror attack at Manchester Arena.The blast happened at 22:35 BST on Monday following a pop concert by the US singer Ar...Published: 23 May 2017 at 06:23hrs | | by BBC
Britain, EU plunged into uncertainty by exit vote
London - Britain has jumped. Now it is wildly searching for the parachute.The UK's unprecedented decision to leave the European Union sent shockwaves through the country and around the world o...Published: 25 Jun 2016 at 09:46hrs | 1 | by Agencies
British MP shot dead
An MP has died after she was shot and stabbed during an attack in her constituency, police have said.Jo Cox, 41, Labour MP for Batley and Spen, was left bleeding on the ground by her attac...Published: 16 Jun 2016 at 17:46hrs | 1 | by BBC
What really is happening in Syria?
A lot of people ask questions on exactly what really is happening in Syria? A political analyst has prepared an interesting explanation of the crisis in Syria which goes:President Assad (who i...Published: 20 Nov 2015 at 16:17hrs | | by Correspondent
Zim politics has become so dirty - Eric Knight
Former Radio Zimbabwe Disk Jockey Eric Knight has lamented that politics in Zimbabwe has become more dirty that it is expected as violence and abduction of opposition members has been reported since ...Published: 18 Nov 2015 at 09:29hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Zanu-PF swaggers in UK
Attempts to disrupt the Vigil as we embark on our 14th year are linked we believe to a growing Zanu-PF mafia in the UK. It is clear that some Zimbabweans who have settled here are unrepentant Mugabe s...Published: 08 Nov 2015 at 19:25hrs | | by Zimvigil
Zimbabwean lawyers exploiting asylum seekers in UK - ZimDiaspora
Many Zimbabwean lawyers practising in the United Kingdom are exploiting desperate asylum seekers, demanding exorbitant charges of up to £2 300.00 for cases legally pegged by the B...Published: 17 May 2012 at 20:56hrs | | by ZimDiaspora Crime Reporter
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