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The uncanny parallels between Zanu-PF and the Rhodesian Front
THE white Rhodesian regime by all accounts waged a highly effective counter-insurgency war against the guerilla forces.Its successes were across the military and intelligence spheres.T...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 07:15hrs | 556 | by Rigid Kondongwe
Hichilema: Absolute power corrupts absolutely
I could not believe what I was hearing. I tried to reassure myself that I was only dreaming. For the third time, I played the video and listened gravely. Again, the words fell like stones into the roo...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 11:38hrs | 1023 | by Dr. Field Ruwe
Woman jailed 2 years for assaulting stepdaughter
A 29-YEAR-OLD Bulawayo woman who brutally assaulted her three-year-old stepdaughter resulting in her sustaining a fractured arm and bruises on the neck, was yesterday sentenced to two years in jail....Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:47hrs | 230 | by Staff reporter
African children are wood, and water collectors for the whites: nothing has changed!
I wish I lived in another planet and certainly not planet Earth because this one has painful contradictions. Africa, especially, a continent that was ravaged by slavery for centuries. The white popula...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 16:48hrs | 647 | by Nomazulu Thata
I am suffocating and sick of crying
I am suffocating and sick of crying and dying for fresher air. I died in May, June and July, last year, and died forever in a shallow swamp on April 18, 1983. Later on, I died in a river full of class...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 09:17hrs | 28 | by Tafi Mhaka
President Ruto got away with murder in the ICC before
President Ruto thinks he can get away with any political conflict situation - even murder. We have more than 20 deaths resulting from serious demonstrations across Kenya. Listening to the exclusive pr...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 19:55hrs | 29 | by Nomazulu Thata
ICC chief prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has applied for arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas's leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, for war crimes....Published: 20 May 2024 at 16:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Why is Zanu-PF opening branches and office in South Africa?
Out of all liberation parties in Africa, Zanu PF is the only one that is opening offices and branches in all major South African cities and beyond. For an independent country like Zimbabwe, an embassy...Published: 17 May 2024 at 13:45hrs | 18 | by Israel Dube
Mr. Mnangagwa, fighting for independence doesn’t give you the right to oppress us!
He never tires reminding us!Zimbabwe's independence was fought for in a protected liberation struggle where thousands of innocent lives were lost.It was never given on a silver platter...Published: 13 Apr 2024 at 16:28hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Redcliff council defrauding residents!
It never rains but pours for residents of the small town of Redcliff.We face the dilemma of the proverbial smoking pipe – burnt on one en...Published: 12 Mar 2024 at 07:13hrs | 5 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Selection of gukurahundi journalists opaque and dodgy
A group of local Zimbabwean journalists, whose selection has been clearly opaque and dodgy, are grappling with how media should cover the upcoming Gukurahundi outreach programme hearings into the 1980...Published: 28 Feb 2024 at 06:44hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Pan-Africanism is dead!
Twice, in as many weeks, I have heard Zimbabwe President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa speak on the need to preserve Pan-Africanism.Yesterday was the latest, as he attended a memorial service he...Published: 26 Feb 2024 at 22:11hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
MASVINGO LAND EVICTIONS: Ibhetshu likaZulu steps in
In a shocking turn of events, the Ibhetshu Lika Zulu organization has issued a press statement decrying the eviction of villagers in Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe. Distress calls have flooded in from Ma...Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 13:07hrs | 3 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Donkey remains irk Bulawayo residents
RESIDENTS of Cowdray Park in Bulawayo have raised a red flag over fresh donkey parts found in the suburb, raising suspicions that the animals could have been stolen from surrounding areas and slaughte...Published: 01 Feb 2024 at 04:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa unwittingly creating a future president in Sikhala through his persecution!
This morning, my eyes could not move from the image of opposition activist Job Sikhala as he disembarked from a prison truck. This was on his arrival for his conviction hearing two days ago, w...Published: 26 Jan 2024 at 19:32hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Gukurahundi genocide brigade was deployed on this day 41 years ago
Today in history: On this day 41 years ago and three years after Zimbabwe gained independence from Britain, the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA)'s Fifth Brigade was deployed in Matabeleland North on 2...Published: 20 Jan 2024 at 16:40hrs | 58 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police ban fireworks on New Year's Eve
AS the year 2023 curtains come down, many people may be tempted to celebrate with fireworks on New Year's Eve. However, the Zimbabwe Republic Police has warned the public that the sale and use of fire...Published: 30 Dec 2023 at 08:17hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt is the main trigger of erosion of Zimbabwe economy
The world is wondering and cannot fathom why Zimbabwe - a country richly endowed with natural resources which include renewables such as land, forest, water, wildlife and sunshine, and non-renewables ...Published: 25 Dec 2023 at 13:54hrs | 9 | by Maud Bvumbe
BCC 'tie-up order' targets stray dogs
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) intends to introduce a "tie-up order" where stray dogs will be shot as part of efforts by the local authority to control the growing population of dogs roaming the streets....Published: 25 Dec 2023 at 09:30hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Was the Emperor a Zanu-PF tortoise on some post
AND THE EMPEROR TOO, is also into stories of tortoises that have allegedly wreaked havoc in CCC?Well, well. Interesting. It is of course a refreshing break from the daily verses on the hour bu...Published: 17 Dec 2023 at 18:24hrs | | by Prof Jonathan Moyo
Thabani Mpofu tackles Tshabangu
THE crucial Supreme Court appeal by 14 main opposition CCC legislators against their arbitrary recalls by an opposition activist upheld by the High Court will be heard this week after their lawyer Adv...Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 15:13hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Thabani Mpofu tears Tshabangu recalls apart
Advocate Thabani Mpofu, one of Zimbabwe's most prominent lawyers, has ruthlessly torn asunder opposition political activist Sengezo Tshabangu's case of recalling main opposition CCC MPs, senators and ...Published: 24 Nov 2023 at 17:48hrs | 31 | by Staff reporter
Prominent cleric in messy divorce over bed-hopping
Prominent preacher Frederick Shumba, founder of World Harvest Ministries in Norton, has been divorced by his wife of 32 years, who accuses him of having many adulterous affairs.The couple's di...Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 07:36hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Highlanders continue with its ignominious fall from grace
Highlanders lost 2-0 to Manica Diamonds on Sunday to continue with their ignominious fall from grace in a penultimate premiership clash played at Gibbo.Manica Diamonds got their goals through ...Published: 20 Nov 2023 at 22:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Prospects of CCC attaining power in Zimbabwe are exceedingly grim
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), formerly known as the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), has been a constant source of disputes, leaving political observers puzzled by the root causes and ...Published: 12 Nov 2023 at 21:05hrs | 10 | by Dereck Goto
Ngidlaliswe amatope mina?
Reading Edward GibbonWhere is God bakithi?Edward Gibbon is no writer for easy readers. Yet he is so important to Britain's governing myth. No wonder why every British-born Prime Minist...Published: 14 Oct 2023 at 07:21hrs | | by @Jamwanda2
Herdboy rapes goat to death
IN a shocking case of bestiality, a 43-year-old herdboy from Togotsvebo Village in Mphoengs, Matabeleland South province chillingly confessed to his "sadistic sexual interest" in animals when he was c...Published: 13 Oct 2023 at 07:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
The war of liberation was not a stroll in the park
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, ...Published: 08 Aug 2023 at 19:26hrs | 9 | by Thomas Murisa
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, ...Published: 28 Jul 2023 at 18:18hrs | 12 | by Mutanda Wachingama
Incompetent Western puppet faking political bravery
There is a sequence that can be employed to identify CCC leader Nelson Chamisa as a snollygoster!A snollygoster is a political candidate, usually willing to be an instrument of another country...Published: 14 Jul 2023 at 07:41hrs | 8 | by Gibson Nyikadzino
We May Look Sane: We Are Not
I am a Zimbabwean citizen by descent. I was born and raised in this country and have lived through decades of political turmoil (just two actually), economic collapse, and social injustice. For as lon...Published: 28 Jun 2023 at 14:20hrs | 1 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Why Ngarivhume matters: PART 1
This is the third week since Magistrate Faresi Chakanyuka sentenced Transform Zimbabwe President Jacob Ngarivhume to an effective 3 years in prison for inciting public violence. Not only was t...Published: 16 May 2023 at 17:25hrs | | by F Muridzo
The Coming BRICS Summit: The ending of US worldwide domination
The Coming BRICS Summit: The ending of US worldwide dominationAn African PerspectivePart 1South Africa will host the 15th BRICS Summit from 22nd-24th August 2023, with the theme;...Published: 13 Apr 2023 at 18:50hrs | 4 | by Ian Beddowes
Castrate paedophiles, says minister
INFORMATION and Publicity minister Monica Mutsvangwa says paedophiles should be castrated to deter men from sleeping with underage girls.Mutsvangwa made the comments after Matabeleland North p...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 08:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe in desperate need of national leaders not Mafia bosses and gang leaders!
It was the most heartbreaking sight - as images of a collapsed primary school in my home city of Kwekwe made the rounds across the country. In fact, the stab to my heart was made more excrucia...Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 09:17hrs | 5 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
ZANU PF grassroots supporters should rid party of political elite who have destroyed Zimbabwe
Every time I teach my son about the history of this country, I can not help feel a deep sense of pride and respect for our nationalist movements, in their intrepid quest for the independence and freed...Published: 16 Mar 2023 at 10:19hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
What balance and fairness can one truly give a wicked cruel government?
As much there is always overwhelming acceptance and approval of my articles on social justice in Zimbabwe - now and again, there are, nonetheless, some who demand fairness and balance in my analysis....Published: 11 Mar 2023 at 18:53hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Are today's 'Pan Africanists' the most colonially-brainwashed?
I am one of those who, at times, receives the fury of those who claim to be 'Pan Africanists' - on accusations of pandering to western interests, and being a victim of a colonial mindset.My cr...Published: 07 Mar 2023 at 10:54hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe's tragedy is being led by a coward!
Over the past few days, I was in the breath-taking mountain city of Mutare - attending a dear cousin's funeral.During this visit to this captivating and awe-inspiring place - besides the immer...Published: 24 Feb 2023 at 18:11hrs | 7 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Murder charges for killer dog owners
A COMMUNITY in Southview Park, Harare, is living in mortal fear of vicious dogs belonging to a family that recently moved into the neighbourhood. Some, if not most, properties in the suburb are not ga...Published: 12 Feb 2023 at 07:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Why have Smith's prophetic words about Zimbabwe come to pass?
If ever there were any painful words spoken about an independent Zimbabwe - none, arguably, can surpass those supposedly uttered by Rhodesia Prime Minister Ian Douglas Smith.He is alleged to h...Published: 04 Feb 2023 at 08:48hrs | 9 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe is being led by the Devil himself - please, dear God, intervene!
I have seen evil in this country before. In fact, I believe that my childhood experiences of watching those in my neighborhood of Redcliff being gruesomely beaten up, and their homes burnt to ...Published: 08 Jan 2023 at 09:53hrs | 7 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Why should only ordinary Zimbabweans 'pay the price' whilst ruling elite enjoy lavishness?
For as long as I can remember - and, that goes back three to four decades - the ruling establishment in Zimbabwe has repeatedly alleged that economic hardships being faced by ordinary citizens were ju...Published: 31 Dec 2022 at 19:44hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
NSSA shouldn't act as if they derive some depraved pleasure from elderly's suffering
Whenever I witness the sad plight of the elderly in Zimbabwe, the adage, ‘there's no rest for the weary' always comes to mind.Having gone to the local Kwekwe branch of the state-owned POSB (...Published: 29 Dec 2022 at 20:23hrs | 9 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe ruling elite detachment from reality makes them insensitive to citizens' suffering
If I were elected into political office tomorrow, I can confidently tell you that, should I still be in power after ten years - my policies would have become divorced from the ordinary people....Published: 11 Dec 2022 at 22:04hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Is corruption in Zimbabwe because of crooked minds or purely cruel idiocy?
Let us imagine a small town - with residents living on the verge of impoverishment due to the collapse of their only mainstay (an iron and steel making company) over a decade ago - yet, their town fat...Published: 26 Oct 2022 at 15:30hrs | 5 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Which Western countries brainwashed Mbuya Nehanda into rebelling against oppression?
I never understand Zimbabwe's political elite! Whenever I listen to President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, I am left dumbfounded as to why he fails to see that today's freedom fighters - some ...Published: 04 Oct 2022 at 17:40hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Suicidal woman dumps baby and sets house on fire
POLICE in Mashonaland Central have arrested a 22-year-old Bindura woman who attempted to kill herself by setting her bedroom hut ablaze after dumping her 1 year 1-month-old baby in a mining pit....Published: 14 Sep 2022 at 12:32hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabweans shouldn't blame anyone for failing to fully benefit from British colonial rule
What does Britain mean?In fact, where is the name London, or for that matter, England derived?Britain is a derivative of the Latin name, 'Brittannia', or 'Britannia' - whilst, London i...Published: 11 Sep 2022 at 12:06hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe's NoViolet Bulawayo makes Booker Prize shortlist with ‘Glory'
Zimbabwean author NoViolet Bulawayo has made the shortlist for the prestigious Booker Prize for fiction.The 40-year-old, real name Elizabeth Zandile Tshele, is in line for the award for her an...Published: 08 Sep 2022 at 07:38hrs | 27 | by Associated Press
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