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Zimbabwe Parliament must tackle language chauvinism
One of Zimbabwe's most corrosive societal ills, language chauvinism, is rearing its head in the very institution tasked with representing unity and national interests: Parliament. What should be a dig...Published: 26 Jun 2025 at 13:56hrs | 223 | by Staff reporter
Book Review - A 'Job' that you don't really know
This coming Friday, 27 June 2025, at 17:30hrs Central Africa Time, SAPES Trust, located on number 4 Deary Avenue, (just after Parirenyatwa Main Gate on Mazowe Street) Belgravia, Harare witnesses launc...Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 11:53hrs | 106 | by Rejoice Ngwenya, book editor
Shonalisation of Zimbabwe Parliament criticised
The Zimbabwean Parliament is facing mounting criticism over the way it handles language interpretation during debates, following an incident in which a Member of Parliament's legitimate concern over t...Published: 23 Jun 2025 at 12:24hrs | 2171 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe scores badly on questionable global rights index
Zimbabwe continues to slide deeper into repression and deprivation, with a damning new report by the Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI) revealing widespread violations of civil, political, and...Published: 22 Jun 2025 at 09:06hrs | 82 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe opposition fears of 'ZANU-fication'
A motion to establish a legal framework for a National Ideology in Zimbabwe has sparked heated debate in Parliament, exposing deep divisions between the ruling ZANU-PF party and opposition legislators...Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 06:18hrs | 366 | by Staff reporter
'CIO' attempt to disrupt private birthday bash
Suspected State security operatives allegedly tried to halt a private birthday celebration for Patrick Cheza's grandmother, sparking concern among locals about the government's respect for individual ...Published: 18 Jun 2025 at 07:34hrs | 1352 | by Staff reporter
UK Minister backs Zimbabwe's Commonwealth re-entry bid
United Kingdom Minister for Africa, Lord Collins of Highbury, has welcomed Zimbabwe's ongoing efforts to rejoin the Commonwealth, commending the government's willingness to engage in reforms and dialo...Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 07:24hrs | 276 | by Staff reporter
Sanyatwe infurirates Chamisa's lawyer again
A storm of outrage has erupted after former Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) commander and current Minister of Sports, Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe, declared during a church service that the ruling Zanu-PF part...Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 07:19hrs | 1017 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa announces launch of new book
Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa is shifting gears from active politics to authorship with the announcement of his forthcoming book, Citizenocracy: Leadership By & ...Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 14:41hrs | 138 | by Staff reporter
The ZANU-PF–Britain alliance is a self-serving bond that never served the people
The political theatre designed to deceive Zimbabweans seems never-ending.A few days ago, senior Zimbabwean officials and British nationals gathered in Harare to celebrate King Charles III's bi...Published: 13 Jun 2025 at 14:24hrs | 665 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Democracy under siege
Zimbabwe's democratic space faces significant challenges, rooted in decades of authoritarian rule by the ZANU-PF party, which has governed since 1980.President Emmerson Mnangagwa, in power...Published: 13 Jun 2025 at 14:18hrs | 604 | by Leonard Koni
UK softens stance towards Mnangagwa regime
The United Kingdom's Minister for Africa, Lord Ray Collins, has confirmed a softened and recalibrated UK stance towards Zimbabwe, describing a "new approach" focused on partnership and mutual respect ...Published: 12 Jun 2025 at 19:09hrs | 698 | by Staff reporter
No one is above the Constitution: Zimbabweans must say no to term extensions
Zimbabweans must never allow their country to backslide or let their hard-won rights be stripped away.In 2013, millions of Zimbabweans made history by overwhelmingly endorsing a new Constituti...Published: 12 Jun 2025 at 08:33hrs | 769 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
US denies Trump aid cuts are affecting Zimbabwe's HIV treatment
The United States government has rejected allegations that its recent aid reductions are jeopardising Zimbabwe's access to Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) and other essential humanitarian and health prog...Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 08:39hrs | 176 | by Staff reporter
UK Minister jets into Zimbabwe for King Charles' birthday
United Kingdom Minister for Africa, Lord Collins, is expected in Harare this week where he will lead the early celebrations of King Charles III's 75th birthday on Wednesday, June 11.Although t...Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 08:31hrs | 478 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's controversial 2030 plot a calculated
A controversial plan by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's loyalists to extend his presidential term from 2028 to 2030 is not just a political maneuver but a critical test of Zimbabwe's constitutional int...Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 12:09hrs | 293 | by Staff reporter
Has democracy failed in Zimbabwe?
This is the million-dollar question we all need to ask ourselves.Democracy, by its very nature, is a noble and necessary concept. It is anchored on the principle that every human ...Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 22:28hrs | 259 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Judge interviews: Why worthy legal minds will not offer themselves for the bench
LIKE most lawyers who heavily litigate, I followed the recently ended interviews from which it is hoped eight Labour Court judges will be appointed.As the interviews progressed, I became incre...Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 14:46hrs | 995 | by Beatrice Mtetwa
What value systems, dignity and integrity does Mnangagwa know? Stuff and nonsense!
In Shona, I would have said: Ndiko kunonzi kujairira Vahnu uku! This man can just open his mouth wotanga kubukura, ogo bukura ogo bukura! A Portuguese adage says: even a small ass can do it if a stoma...Published: 29 May 2025 at 21:32hrs | 773 | by Nomazulu Thata
How can MPs protect Zimbabweans from exploitation when they themselves are shielded?
It's a tragedy when those meant to represent you no longer do. The recent enactment of a law compelling Zimbabwean motorists to first purchase a ZBC car radio licence before they are allowed t...Published: 29 May 2025 at 20:29hrs | 319 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa warns media against misinformation
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday issued a stern warning to media practitioners against disseminating harmful information that tarnishes Zimbabwe's image, particularly in the eyes of global inves...Published: 29 May 2025 at 12:21hrs | 244 | by Staff reporter
Speech by Mnangagwa ta the launch of the Zimbabwe Media Policy
Director of Ceremonies; Vice President, Hon. Gen. (Rtd) Dr. C. G. D. N. Chiwenga; Vice President, Hon. Col. (Rtd) K. C. D. Mohadi; National Chairman of ZANU PF and Minister of Defence, Hon. O. C. Z. M...Published: 28 May 2025 at 13:13hrs | 472 | by Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa
Mthwakazi struggle far from over
The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) has called on African leaders and the African Union (AU) to prioritise the unfinished business of liberation and self-determination for all marginalised communities ...Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:53hrs | 538 | by Staff reporter
MRP call for self-determination as Africa celebrates Africa day
Mthwakazi Republic Party leader Mqondisi Moyo has reminded heads of African states that as they celebrate Africa day they must remember that there is unfinished business of some of the states like Mth...Published: 26 May 2025 at 12:44hrs | 369 | by Stephen Jakes
Mwonzora in 2030 pushback
Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) president Douglas Mwonzora has expressed grave concerns over efforts by supporters of President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his rule beyond the constitutionally m...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:30hrs | 442 | by Staff reporter
Africa Day
As we celebrate the African renaissance, we must also be in a position to reflect on what the continent must do in order to improve the lives of African people.AFRICA must come up with one Afr...Published: 24 May 2025 at 22:55hrs | 156 | by Leonard Koni
Where are the once touted Zupco buses?
As members of the fourth estate, our role is clear: to hold power to account and to speak truth to those entrusted with public resources. Remaining silent in the face of Zimbabwe's ongoing transport c...Published: 24 May 2025 at 11:00hrs | 286 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe moving towards a one-party State
Zimbabwe appears to be hurtling toward a one-party State, as the ruling Zanu PF regime intensifies efforts to dismantle opposition forces, muzzle the media, and consolidate power under a single, uncha...Published: 24 May 2025 at 10:57hrs | 294 | by Staff reporter
Dodgy Ministers face Mnangagwa's wrath
Government Ministers have come under intense scrutiny for repeatedly snubbing question-and-answer sessions in Parliament, with critics accusing them of evading accountability and undermining the legis...Published: 22 May 2025 at 11:34hrs | 864 | by Staff reporter
Nkulumane's community engagement hub set for launch
The Nkulumane Renaissance Hub, a new platform designed to enhance engagement between elected officials and the community, is set for an official launch this Saturday at Munyoro Shopping Centre in Nkul...Published: 22 May 2025 at 09:38hrs | 64 | by Staff reporter
Malema's EFF slams Johann Rupert's state capture project
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has come out strongly against the inclusion of billionaire businessman Johann Rupert in a South African delegation set to meet former United States President Donald...Published: 21 May 2025 at 12:37hrs | 484 | by Staff reporter
Freedom Alliance rallies behind Zapu Candidate in Insiza North by-election
The opposition Freedom Alliance party has declared its support for the Zapu Candidate in the Insiza North by-election, Thabani Mlotshwa.Mlotshwa is battling it out with Zanu PF Candidate Delan...Published: 20 May 2025 at 09:21hrs | 94 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe needs a reset through an NTA to prepare for democratic transition
Zimbabwe is teetering on the brink. We are witnessing a nation sliding further into economic despair, political illegitimacy, and social disintegration. The alarm bells are ringing lou...Published: 18 May 2025 at 17:46hrs | 451 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
The war in Sudan is still happening and the world has moved on
Somewhere between the latest tech layoffs, celebrity gossip, and viral TikToks about how to season your trauma with lavender oil and affirmations, a war is still raging in Sudan. Yes, still. Not metap...Published: 14 May 2025 at 23:00hrs | 359 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
UPDATE: Delani Moyo Wins Insiza North ZANU-PF Primary Rerun
Delani Moyo has officially won the ZANU-PF Insiza North primary election rerun, securing a commanding 1,781 votes, well ahead of Moses Langa, who polled 941. Qhubani Mpofu came third with 676 votes, m...Published: 13 May 2025 at 20:30hrs | 2043 | by Staff Reporter
Tshabangu proposes unity government with Zanu-PF
In a dramatic political twist, Sengezo Tshabangu, the controversial self-declared interim secretary-general of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), has reportedly proposed a unity government with ...Published: 11 May 2025 at 12:42hrs | 533 | by Staff reporter
MK Party targets 'lavish lifestyle' of South African judges
Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has called for sweeping reforms to ensure greater transparency and accountability within South Africa's judiciary. The party has demanded the immediate impleme...Published: 08 May 2025 at 16:45hrs | 768 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe at a Crossroads: A Time for Inclusive Renewal
'The hardest lesson of my life has come to me late. It is that a nation can win freedom without its people becoming free' Dr Joshua NkomoZimbabwe's post-independence story is one of betrayal. ...Published: 02 May 2025 at 14:34hrs | 480 | by Fikile Motsamai Malikongwa
Woman arrested for killing her disabled daughter
State agents outwitted at Artuz congressThe Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (Artuz) successfully thwarted an attempt by State security agents to block its congress held in Jotsholo, L...Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 07:11hrs | 373 | by Staff reporter
NTA, best solution for Zimbabwe! Geza group is saying Chunhu Chedu!
Master of Philosophies say the same thing: without the backing of intelligenzia, there can never be remarkable national development. A Geza revolution is not backed by intelligenzia but by pastors, Iz...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 09:01hrs | 708 | by Nomazulu Thata
Botswana's Boko is right: any president who wants to remain in power for more than 10 years has failed
The truth, although unpalatable at times, shall set us free.When Botswana's President Duma Boko recently declared that any president who desires to hold on to power beyond ten years is "instan...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 14:19hrs | 549 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe on the brink
As Zimbabwe's socioeconomic crisis deepens, analysts warned this week that the country may be heading for an implosion.According to Harare-based human rights lawyer Thulani Mzala, the mineral ...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 07:01hrs | 1177 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa under fire
President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his government have come under intense pressure from Zimbabwe's civic society organisations (CSOs) to repeal the recently signed Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) ...Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:30hrs | 6925 | by Staff reporter
Civil war: Not Matabele-Shona but Zezuru-Karanga infightings!
Now that the impeachment is dead on arrival, Geza has changed his modus operandi multiple times, he wants people to make stay-away protests. His statement has again changed, and it now says: stay away...Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 13:55hrs | 1630 | by Nomazulu Thata
Mnangagwa accused of plotting 'coup against the Constitution'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is once again at the centre of controversy amid reports of a clandestine bid to extend his stay in office by manipulating the constitution - a move legal experts are calli...Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 08:52hrs | 3651 | by Staff reporter
What Is Independence Without Freedom? - UFP
Fellow Zimbabweans, our nation marks 45 years of independence, a moment that should be cause for pride, joy and celebration. But I come before you not by ...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 13:49hrs | 732 | by UFP
Zimbabwe's crisis will not be solved by another election
For over four decades since our hard-won independence, Zimbabwe has been trapped in cycles of political contestation, economic decline, and social fragmentation.As someone who has lived throug...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 15:04hrs | 1306 | by Ibbo Mandaza
The reality of '9 wasted years' - A decade WMC failed to capture Zuma
For too long, South Africans have been bombarded with a dishonest narrative coined by the very architects of our economic servitude, that the period of President Jacob Zuma's administration represents...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 14:33hrs | 753 | by Mzwanele Manyi
Why is Mnangagwa's regime silent on South Africa's explosive Wicknell revelations?
There are so many questions on Zimbabwe's minds. A disturbing irony hangs over Zimbabwe today. While South Africa's Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has taken decisive steps to inve...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 21:34hrs | 714 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chamisa blocks Hopewell Chin'ono
This tweet with a Bible verse where I was responding to Nelson Chamisa's own Bible verse got me blocked today. The tweet was merely reminding Chamisa that many Zimbabweans expect a lot from hi...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 15:52hrs | 861 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
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