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South Africa & Zimbabwe; Collapsed governments; What is next?

What next for South Africa, what next for Zimbabwe? The aspirations of the people's freedom and independence have been thwarted by organisations that purported to be genuine fosters of UHURU: ANC and Zanu PF failed dismally to rise above c…

Published: 27 Oct 2025 at 07:09hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata

Madlanga Commission to hear about big names on Monday

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System will resume its hearings on October 13

Published: 11 Oct 2025 at 20:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa - Chiwenga rivalry will shape Zimbabwe's next chapter

ZIMBABWE'S politics has once again been dragged into the shadows of intrigue, poison, coup whispers and factional bloodletting.At the centre are President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his deputy, General Constantino Chiwenga, whose rivalry has b…

Published: 19 Sep 2025 at 16:57hrs | | by Karabo Ngoepe

The Zimbabwe Government is Not Learning from Past Mistakes

In Zimbabwe today, it is clear that history is repeating itself. Our government is unwilling to learn from the errors of the past, both from our own experiences under Robert Mugabe and from the failures of other African governments. Instea…

Published: 16 Sep 2025 at 18:35hrs | | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Zimbabwe needs a new leader

Mnangagwa has turned into our modern-day Vasco da Gama, globetrotting from one nation to another and signing fruitless mega deals while the vast mass of Zimbabweans live in extreme poverty.It has been extremely difficult to live under the …

Published: 07 Sep 2025 at 18:45hrs | | by Leonard Koni

The Fight Against Corruption: A Collective Responsibility

Corruption is a pervasive and insidious pandemic that has infected our societies, leaving no one unscathed. It's a cancer that eats away at the fabric of our nation, causing irreparable harm and suffering. The fight against corruption is r…

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 06:58hrs | | by Tatenda Hwari

Zimbabwe has tragically become a lootocracy

Zimbabwe has been reduced to a shadow of its former promise - a jewel of Africa, a nation of hope and prosperity now lies bruised and exploited under the weight of a political elite that robs its people with impunity.Our country has tragic…

Published: 16 Aug 2025 at 15:22hrs | | by Jacob Mutisi

Africa's inequality crisis: How government systems fuel corruption and entrench elitism

A recent Oxfam report has ignited renewed scrutiny of Africa's political and economic order, revealing a disturbing truth: while a handful of billionaires accumulate staggering wealth, hundreds of millions on the continent are being pushed…

Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 06:12hrs | 28 | by James Mathonsi

Mukanya, the great Chimurenga guru

Born Thomas Tafirenyika Muchadura Mapfumo. The epitome of a Chimurenga music guru. With a career spanning over 50 years, Mapfumo, whom his followers call Gandanga, has not let them down. Listening to Thomas and the Blacks Unlimited is an a…

Published: 23 Jun 2025 at 10:09hrs | | by Leonard Koni

Mid-Level managers are Destroying Zimbabwe's Health Sector

Zimbabwe's health sector is in critical condition, unfortunately no amount of propaganda or spin can change the facts on the ground. The problem with our health care system is not because of lack of funding, policy, or political will but b…

Published: 03 May 2025 at 10:51hrs | | by Hector Madzima

Corruption now a national threat

Mnangagwa's administration is notoriously corrupt. Recently he wired $50 to police officers, thus greasing them during the mass shutdown organised by a former combat, Blessed Geza, that was code-named M31.There are also some allegations th…

Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 08:29hrs | | by Leonard Koni

Why Transparency Internationalâ€™s flagship Corruption Index falls short

For nearly 20 years, Transparency International has published a Corruption Perceptions Index that ranks countries (176 last year) according to how corrupt they are perceived to be by a small group of individuals. This approach was chosen i…

Published: 22 Feb 2025 at 09:54hrs | | by Alex Cobham

Smear Campaign Against Chiwenga

Vice President Chiwenga sparked the wrath of corrupt individuals when he warned people against corruption and likening them to zvigananda. Chiwenga speaking at the heroes acre said "We can only realise our vision of attaining an empowered …

Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 20:20hrs | | by John Mbizvo

Harare City Council inquiry accused of protecting corrupt officials while attacking reformers

The ongoing Commission of Inquiry into the Harare City Council, led by retired Justice Maphios Cheda, is facing mounting accusations of complicity in shielding corrupt officials, while exerting unnecessary pressure on those fighting for ac…

Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 17:14hrs | | by David Hunda

Zimbabwe's cycle of betrayal

Is it not a pity how the people of Zimbabwe have been duped not once, but twice? The first betrayal came from figures like Cecil Rhodes and his clansmen, who, under the guise of imperialism, promised development and progress but instead ex…

Published: 19 Jan 2025 at 14:23hrs | 29 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Massive corruption at Zvishavane town council

Dear Editor, Please publish this exposÃ© which involves the Zvishavane town planner who is selling public roads to business people without full council approval. At least 3 public roads have been sold to business people without any benefit…

Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 18:55hrs | | by Concerned Zvishavane Resident

The tale of two criminal politicians

CORRUPTION is a type of dishonesty or a criminal offence that is often perpetrated by a person or an organisation that is entrusted in a position of authority to acquire illicit benefits or abuse power for one's gain.It is a practice that …

Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 08:14hrs | | by Tapiwa Gomo

Zimbabwe's Banking Sector and No Arrests Years Down the Line

United Merchant Bank (UMB) - Closed in 1998 due to insider loans and mismanagement.Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) - Closed in 2003 struggled with negative perceptions after UMB's collapse.Barbican Bank - Closed in 2004 due to financial mism…

Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 20:15hrs | | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Chaos at Mazowe mine

The situation at Mazowe Jumbo Mine is complex and marred by corruption, violence, and illegal activities. At the center of the controversy is a man named Knowledge Rutavi, who claims to be a representative of former employees but has been …

Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 17:22hrs | | by Jumbo resident

The failure of democracy in Zimbabwe: The need for a new approach

Zimbabwe, a country with a rich history and a resilient population, has been plagued by political instability and economic turmoil for decades. One of the main reasons for this dire situation is the failure of democracy in Zimbabwe. The tr…

Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 19:08hrs | | by Ty Ki

The Tyranny Continues

I find myself once again standing on the aftermath of another election. It is a time after we were supposed to freely exercise our democratic right to choose our leaders, a fleeting moment when our voices were meant to matter. However, in …

Published: 14 Sep 2023 at 13:23hrs | | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo

He left without telling anyone

Seized by the prophetic words of the mystic and condemned Mbuya Nehanda, "My bones will rise again", young Jorum left home without telling anyone. School, parents and siblings did not matter anymore, none but ourselves would free Zimbabwe …

Published: 28 Jul 2023 at 17:18hrs | | by Mutanda Wachingama

It's more criminal 'bombing' a train than calling for peaceful protests!

As the Zimbabwe government incarcerates more and more opposition and human rights activists - a single question keeps cropping up.Is it more dangerous today for anti-government activists than it was under the colonial establishment?Surely,…

Published: 14 May 2023 at 12:36hrs | | by Tenda Ruben Mbofana

Corruption tarnishing Zimbabwe's image

ON April 18, 2023, Zimbabweans from all walks of life thronged different venues across the country to celebrate Independence Day.The day is a milestone in the history of the country as it accords Zimbabweans a unique opportunity to reminis…

Published: 03 May 2023 at 05:07hrs | | by Cuthbert Mavheko

Mnangagwa has failed the youths, through Mutoriro and Kambwa

As far as Zimbabwe is concerned things are not appealing ranging from economic, social to political discourse. The government of Zimbabwe is supposed to start now to lay out robust and effective mechanisms that will drive out the country f…

Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 09:11hrs | | by General Franco

Resource curse in Africa

The African continent is bestowed with so much natural wealth such as diamonds, coal, petroleum, natural gas, copper, and uranium to mention a few. Still, it has been the poorest continent in the world for so long. Africa is blessed with a…

Published: 09 Mar 2023 at 09:09hrs | | by Jeremie Kalombo

The destructive force of corruption

IN my business life I have handled several billion dollars of revenue and expenditure over a period of 65 years. In that time, I have been blatantly approached and asked for a bribe once â€” by a local politician who was the governor of th…

Published: 07 Sep 2022 at 05:46hrs | | by Eddie Cross

Sadc must condemn SA xenophobic attacks

WHEN will Southern African Development Community (Sadc) convene an extraordinary summit to discuss the events unfolding in South Africa.Each time Sadc leaders meet for their routine jamborees, they have failed to construct clear economic a…

Published: 21 Apr 2022 at 10:42hrs | | by Mukunda Chitova

Zacc toothless

CORRUPTION remains the single most successful institution in the country employing several thousands of people, particularly those in high offices and their hangers-on.Media houses are doing a sterling job criticising government excesses, …

Published: 21 Apr 2022 at 10:42hrs | | by Muzokomba villager

'Sanctions against Zimbabwe are a setback' - a feeble excuse cum insult cum tool for oppression

"Sanctions against Zimbabwe are a setback to stability in our region. Botswana therefore calls on the international community to end sanctions against Zimbabwe," said President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana addressing 76th session of the U…

Published: 28 Sep 2021 at 07:08hrs | | by Nomusa Garikai

Currency instability, corruption are pointers to a failed State

AS pressure mounts on the ruling Zanu-PF party to deliver on its 2018 election promises, its support base is waning by the day.Millions of Zimbabweans around the country have lost faith in the President Emmerson Mnangagwa-led government an…

Published: 28 Sep 2021 at 05:31hrs | | by Simbisai Ranga

Winning elections, fighting corruption not enough

YES, we must expose and fight corruption. Yes, we must win elections by:- registering to vote en masse- voting in large (unriggable)numbers- protecting the vote.However, all these efforts are necessary, but not sufficient for Zimbabwe's pr…

Published: 13 Sep 2021 at 05:05hrs | | by Arthur Mutambara

Zanu-PF has institutionalised corruption

FROM its original Latin meaning corrumpere (to destroy) or rumpere (to break), we can see that corruption leads to the destruction of moral values that hold a society, together.In other words, it brings about the decay and decomposition of…

Published: 03 Sep 2021 at 05:54hrs | | by Mukunda Chitova

Temba Mliswa lied on police corruption the officers he said are fired are all at work

"False Accusations without recrimination. When does it stop?" Complaints about lies are nothing new to elections. Zimbabwe must have a Legislation which prohibits certain types of false statements in parliament and outside parliament. If w…

Published: 02 Sep 2021 at 08:48hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

Corruption at Zimbabwe Power Company

Generally speaking Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) has suffered so much due to systemic entrenched corruption and mismanagement, especially at Hwange Power station (HPS). Even though the official narrative is that HPS is failing due to ageing…

Published: 19 Aug 2021 at 19:51hrs | | by Anonymous

How committed is Mnangagwa to eradication of corruption?

PreSIdenT emmerson dambudzo Mnangagwa addressed the nation on the auspicious occasion of the fifth edition of the African Anti-Corruption day on July 12, 2021.I listened to the president with keen interest in the context of the crescendo o…

Published: 01 Aug 2021 at 05:56hrs | | by Geoffrey Nyarota

Corruption in the Zimbabwe Republic Police a smoke without fire

In Zimbabwe, it is very rare for politicians holding ministerial positions or senior officers to resign on their own without a hint of scandal. So it has become common for people to create scandals for others so that they can resign. …

Published: 07 Jul 2021 at 18:51hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

Auction market cannot end the parallel market

Despite launching the Dutch inspired Foreign Currency Auction System (FCAS) in June 2020 (Almost 1 year running), the Zimbabwean economy continues to face acute foreign currency shortages on the formal market. The shortages have helped the…

Published: 19 Jun 2021 at 07:52hrs | | by Port Louis Riverfront, Mauritius

Government must expeditiously engage ZIST

Zimbabwe has for a very long time been experiencing boorish governance which led to unprecedented economic abyss coupled with gross violation of human rights and other ignoble injustices manufactured under the guise of jealously guarding t…

Published: 30 Apr 2021 at 18:31hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

Idolisation of champions of corruption

We are just two days away from celebrating Zimbabwe's independence from the shackles of colonialism. For some painful years, we have been trying to decide how best we can fight the cancerous worm of corruption.As a polity, there is just on…

Published: 16 Apr 2021 at 07:00hrs | | by Sharon Hofisi

Executive failing corruption fight

ROSA Parks is not just a name in the United States. She is a torchbearer when it comes to civil rights movements. Parks one day decided not to give her seat to a white person in a public bus. A moment of defiance that remains etched in Uni…

Published: 27 Mar 2021 at 09:27hrs | | by Paidamoyo Muzulu

Time to revisit anti-corruption strategies

The latest in a string of arrests - that of Portia Manangazira, the principal director in the epidemiology and disease control department in the Health and Child Care ministry - once again brings the effectiveness and truthfulness of the w…

Published: 28 Feb 2021 at 08:50hrs | | by Nkosilathi Lesley Ngwenya

Zimbabwe now a Vampire State

A Vampire State is a country where anyone who gets to be the president ends up with much more wealth than before s/he became president. On the other hand the poor and working class are always left behind. The democratic requirement that a …

Published: 08 Jan 2021 at 18:54hrs | | by Sam Wezhira

Corrupt cops cashing in on Covid19 curfew

This is their turn to feed from the trough of rot."Observant" sees it all.Police officers with sniffer dogs sniff around the shopping centre, hungry, hunting for a windfall.But this time its the handlers, not the dogs, who are the hunters.…

Published: 14 Dec 2020 at 09:25hrs | | by Rashid Saidi

MRP fight to end Corruption at Lupane Registry Office pays off

MRP sometime in June last year raised a red flag on the rampant corruption scandal at Lupane Registry office which is the Headquarters of Matebeleland North.The then acting Registrar General of Matebeleland North Mr Willard James Sayenda w…

Published: 22 Nov 2020 at 07:09hrs | | by MRP Office of the Presidency

My experience as a returning resident

After spending 4 years in Namibia it was time to go back to my country Zimbabwe at the end of 2020. I announced the news to friends. Some disapproved my decision to return home while others encouraged me.Bearing in mind my benefits as far …

Published: 19 Nov 2020 at 21:19hrs | | by Etiwel Mutero

A visit to cyclone Idai victims with Jacob Ngarivhume

When Cyclone Idai struck Chimanimani and other areas in March 2019, it left a trail of destruction. To this day, thousands remain unaccounted for. Livelihoods were negatively affected by both loss of human resources and assets. Death and g…

Published: 03 Nov 2020 at 21:35hrs | | by The 31st July Protests Correspondent

Musical Galas don't remove sanctions!

After following Mr ED Mnangagwa,the Zanu PF President's  so-called Sanctions appeal to the USA and EU countries to abandon targeted sanctions, we, as the MDC-A are left with no doubt that ,this defacto administration is just but seeki…

Published: 26 Oct 2020 at 22:50hrs | | by Dr Felix Magalela Mafa Sibanda, MDC Alliance Deputy Spokesperson

The Wayward Child

After an uneasy pregnancy and long hours of labour pains, there was a great celebration when baby Lerato was finally born. Lerato was born into a broken family of school dropouts. Her elder siblings never think about tomorrow. They just wa…

Published: 17 Oct 2020 at 11:05hrs | | by Salom Shilongo

The end did not justify the means

Source of the tragic altercation is still shrouded in mystery but a young married man died. Rumour has it that, supported by gossip, that a somehow handicapped brother (cousin) asked the young man to prepare a 'deceased' but diseased oxhea…

Published: 11 Oct 2020 at 08:59hrs | | by Tondo

Search / Corruption

Matabeleland South senator slams ZIMRA forfeiture directive

Environmental degradation threatens water sources security

Mapeza named new Scottland FC coach

New army appointments bad news for Chiwenga

CAPS United dismiss Bakala and technical team

High Court overturns appointment of Regent Chief Mabhikwa

Zimbabwe mining firms to lose licences in new crackdown

Police, producers declare war on counterfeit seed

School loses US$10 000 to bogus agents

Opposition politician dies

Ambassador Bvuma dies

Coltart, deputy mayor clash over Town Clerk's contract

Mnangagwa land tenure programme court challenge fails

Government Revenue Collections Surpass Expenditure in 2025

Mkwasine Woman Arrested for Murder of Daughter

Church leaders warned against drug abuse during night prayers

Blow for war vets contesting Mnangagwa title deeds

AMH Editor bail conditions relaxed

AMH Editor bail conditions relaxed

Mudenda writes to Mnangagwa over ministers' absenteeism

RBZ says de-dollarisation on track

Harare woman loses US$8k in visa scam

Scottland dumps Ndiraya after debut title

Zimbabwe Influencers in hot water over fake adverts

Motorists losing valuables in Harare parking bays

China dominates Zimbabwe's lithium sector

Bulawayo teen dies in suspected suicide following family dispute

Mwazha to be buried on Sunday in Chivhu

Chimombe, Mpofu sentencing further delayed

War vets get 5ha for small businesses

Zesa owed ZWG 14 billion

Zimbabwe cement imports temporary as investors build new capacity

Zim analyst criticises Tanzanian opposition and ruling parties for election failures

ZERA dismisses false claims of solar energy tax

Africa's Eden Travel Show - Global Edition 2025 Sets a New Benchmark for Regional Tourism

Mnangagwa's regime should not try to profit from its own failures

Man jailed after accusing parents of witchcraft

Tshabangu says parliament welcomes extension of presidential term

Father jailed 20 years for raping daughter

Senior BCC officer in the dock over fuel scandal

Zimbabwean man remanded over job scam in Botswana

Zapu condemns chiefs

Zanu-PF urban push boosted by Tagwirei

Hidden firearms in Mabvuku

Govt launches skills audit at Harare City Council

Dembare players strike again

Zanu-PF delegation in China on 3-week exchange programme

Abandoned vehicles to be towed away from highways

ZRP denies collaboration with SARACO

Chiwenga's military uniform sparks speculation

Matabeleland South senator slams ZIMRA forfeiture directive

New army appointments bad news for Chiwenga

Mapeza named new Scottland FC coach

Businessman accused of killing cyclist

Lupane State University students win innovation prize

Ambassador Bvuma dies

Tortured Senior MDC-T leader dies in South Africa

'Reduce price of sanitary wear'

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

CAPS United dismiss Bakala and technical team

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