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Disastrous collapse of the country's health sector laid bare
The death of Dr Mthabisi Nembaware, a Zimbabwean medical doctor, in Mutare after a car accident as a result of Mutare Provincial Hospital's lack of an Intensive Care Unit to attend to emergencie...Published: 9 hrs ago | 521 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's top aide claims he was shot in the face during Zimbabwe's bush war
Anywhere Mutambudzi, the Chief Director of Strategic Communications in the Office of the President and Cabinet, has appealed to fellow social media users to refrain from making disparaging comments ab...Published: 9 hrs ago | 1078 | by Staff reporter
Where are our own documentaries chronicling oppression in Zimbabwe?
At times, Zimbabweans can be irritating, at best - or downright infuriating, at worst. Here we are, having recently come out of an undeniably flawed sham of an election - where the ruling elit...Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 16:11hrs | 609 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
SA-based Zimbabweans rope in Malema in poll protest
A group of disgruntled Zimbabweans living in South Africa has reached out to the opposition party Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and its leader Julius Malema, seeking support for protests scheduled f...Published: 21 Sep 2023 at 06:15hrs | 968 | by Staff reporter
When our parents celebrated independence in 1980, this isn't what they were celebrating!
Whenever I look at this picture, my heart is filled with indescribable grief and anguish. I see my father, with his dear friends - as they openly expressed ecstatic transports of joy - at the ...Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 23:20hrs | 291 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Wicknell Chivayo gifts Zanu-PF affiliated MC US$65,000 Toyota Hilux
Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has donated a Toyota Hilux double cab 4×4 vehicle worth US$65 000 to financially troubled Zanu-PF affiliated MC David Masomere, who recently found himself i...Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 20:45hrs | 1284 | by Staff reporter
Cowering to a dictator only makes him more brazen!
I was bullied when I was a little child - from my crèche days to early primary school.That was the period my life changed forever - becoming the person I am today. There were two thin...Published: 16 Sep 2023 at 19:27hrs | 888 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
2 Mutsvangwas, 6 women and 3 Mnangagwas
With former television personality Tatenda Mavetera thrown into the mix, one needs very little imagination to describe Zimbabwe's Cabinet that was sworn into office early this week following a sham el...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 22:09hrs | 4784 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
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 vo...Published: 14 Sep 2023 at 14:23hrs | 537 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Zanu-PF will not fix the econmy
Economist Gift Mugano has issued a warning, stating that the ruling Zanu-PF government will face significant challenges in revitalizing Zimbabwe's economy in the aftermath of disputed elections....Published: 14 Sep 2023 at 06:32hrs | 429 | by Staff reporter
'Mugabe was a better devil'
Four years have passed since the passing of former President Robert Mugabe, and nearly six years since his ousting in a 2017 military coup that ushered Emmerson Mnangagwa into power. During this time,...Published: 12 Sep 2023 at 20:06hrs | 1918 | by Staff reporter
If peace overshadowed justice, then there wouldn't have been a liberation struggle!
There is a common thread that defines oppressive leaders. They subjugate the population - stripping them of all their rights, whilst unleashing some of the most horrendous injustices - thereaf...Published: 11 Sep 2023 at 20:11hrs | 110 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
So anyone who exposes Zim regime's crookedness is a 'puppet of the West'!
There are things on this planet which are just plainly bizarre, ridiculous and even comedic!Only that their serious implications stop people as myself cracking my ribs in a fit of laughter....Published: 10 Sep 2023 at 13:08hrs | 598 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Whose agenda did our liberation movements truly serve?
There is nothing more baffling and shocking than hearing our so-called 'liberation movements' describing today's fight against injustice and oppression as a 'Western agenda'.The first thing th...Published: 08 Sep 2023 at 18:26hrs | 421 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
South Africa, Zimbabwe in behind the scenes talks
The South African government and the governing ANC under President Cyril Ramaphosa are engaged in new secret talks with Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa's freshly-minted administration to resol...Published: 06 Sep 2023 at 18:56hrs | 1055 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa parties with ex-adversaries
Only three out of 16 Southern African Development Community (SADC) heads of state attended Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa's inauguration in Harare on Monday, but that did not stop the party....Published: 04 Sep 2023 at 21:24hrs | 1223 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Communist Party elections observer report for 2023 elections
OBSERVATIONS ON THE 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONGeneralFirstly, as Communists, we do not confuse democracy with voting.The word ‘democracy' is derived from Greek and means ‘rule by the pe...Published: 04 Sep 2023 at 06:34hrs | 946 | by Central Committee of the Zimbabwe Communist Party
Mnangagwa to contend with Zanu-PF factions jostling for power
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's final term is likely to be marred by intense jostling for power in Zanu-PF as warring factions jostle to position themselves for the control of the ruling party and the ...Published: 03 Sep 2023 at 21:24hrs | 1219 | by Staff reporter
What does another disputed election mean for Zimbabwe?
THE August 23 elections have come and gone, but the result is the same - another disputed poll that has left the country more polarised than ever - and facing a bleak outlook.Last week's poll ...Published: 30 Aug 2023 at 06:46hrs | 250 | by Staff reporter
Money can't buy love, votes
AS many Zimbabweans seem to tire from the controversy surrounding the results from last week's harmonised elections, some are still wondering how certain candidates lost the polls.Yes, the deb...Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 07:06hrs | 192 | by Staff reporter
Malunga says elections will not resolve Zimbabwe's political legitimacy crisis
Zimbabwean human rights lawyer Siphosami Malunga, who is also Open Society-Africa Director for Programmes, says the just-ended elections will not resolve the country's political legitimacy crisis....Published: 27 Aug 2023 at 13:53hrs | 855 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa faces a mountain to climb in his bid to remove Mnangagwa from power
Mufaro Boroma became eligible to vote under Zimbabwean law two years ago, but she will not be voting in her country's general elections on Wednesday."I didn't register to vote because I didn't...Published: 24 Aug 2023 at 08:08hrs | 2937 | by Chris Muronzi
Citizens unite - Zimbabwe decides
Polls have now opened on the most important election day in Zimbabwe's modern history. An estimated 6.6 million Zimbabweans will cast their votes today in presidential, parliamentary and council elect...Published: 23 Aug 2023 at 07:21hrs | 534 | by Charles Kwaramba - CCC Presidential Chief Elections Agent
No single individual, group, or political party can fight an entrenched dictator alone
Whatever happens in Zimbabwe on 23 August 2023, we must pay homage to both President Mnangagwa and his challengers for the prevailing peace in this hotly contested plebiscite. The receptivity of Presi...Published: 21 Aug 2023 at 14:22hrs | 21 | by Sam Wezhira
State of the race - Two days to go
There are just two days to go before voting commences in Zimbabwe's harmonized general elections. Polls open at 07:00 on Wednesday 23 August and close at 19:00. 6.6 million Zimbabweans are expected to...Published: 21 Aug 2023 at 13:47hrs | 13 | by Dr. Tapiwa Shumba
'FAZ heavily involved in electoral manipulation'
A recent study by the Zimbabwe Democracy Institute (ZDI) found that the deployment of Forever Associates Zimbabwe (FAZ) into Zimbabwe's electoral processes was a key part of Zanu-PF's electoral manipu...Published: 20 Aug 2023 at 18:56hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF pays homage to Tagwirei
Zanu-PF held its last star rally at Tongogara growth point in Shurugwi yesterday, which many believe was meant to pay homage to the party's chief benefactor, controversial businessman Kudakwashe Tagwi...Published: 20 Aug 2023 at 09:29hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa promises new dawn if elected president
"I was called to do this … my mission is to finish the work that was not fulfilled by [Robert] Mugabe, Joshua Nkomo, and Morgan Tsvangirai. When I am done, I will say I have fixed the country," the ...Published: 20 Aug 2023 at 09:26hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa promises new dawn if elected president
On August 23, the 45-year-old will contest the polls for the second time in five years against incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa, a man almost twice his age.Nelson Chamisa believes he has...Published: 19 Aug 2023 at 16:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Donkey-powered election campaign for Harry Wilson
DEMOCRATIC Official Party (DOP) leader and presidential candidate, Mr Harry Peter Wilson, is shaking up the traditional approach to campaigning in a truly captivating manner. In an innovative ...Published: 19 Aug 2023 at 16:19hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Jitters over army hand in polls
OPPOSITION parties and analysts yesterday condemned attempts by the ruling elite to politicise the country's military, with the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) promising to reform the army once el...Published: 16 Aug 2023 at 06:50hrs | 68 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's well-oiled campaign raises eyebrows
A day after President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rally in Harare on August 9, thousands of empty boxes of fast foods were strewn across the venue spanning up to more than the size of four soccer fields....Published: 13 Aug 2023 at 21:57hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's Leadership Filled With Failure Weakness and Chaos
Looking at the Zimbabwean situation seems confusing at first glance yet in Zimbabwe, like any other country, the road to freedom and prosperity is long journey. It took the United States at least a ce...Published: 13 Aug 2023 at 12:47hrs | 6 | by Sam Wezhira
Zimbabwe will only develop once we've citizens who're truly eager for prosperity!
It is not necessary the unashamedly corrupt, incompetent and uncaring government that we have in power.Neither is it the grand looting of our vast national resources by the ruling elite - who ...Published: 12 Aug 2023 at 16:34hrs | 4 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chamisa's pluses ahead of Aug 23 polls
By addressing concerns about a runoff scenario, Chamisa has showcased his leadership qualities and strategic foresight, reassuring voters of his commitment to decisive victory in the first round again...Published: 11 Aug 2023 at 06:42hrs | 4 | by Sharon Hofisi
Biti hit with costs for delaying US$1m defamation lawsuit
CCC politician Tendai Biti has been hit with costs incurred by Augur Investments and its owner Mr Kenneth Sharpe over the US$1 million civil lawsuit against him for allegedly defaming the land develop...Published: 10 Aug 2023 at 06:43hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Mr. President, do you understand the democracy for which you 'fought'?
We have been told this time and time again!To be frank, I have had it up to here listening to the same old tired and worn out drivel!Who wouldn't be - when each time Zimbabweans dare c...Published: 08 Aug 2023 at 19:18hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Sekeramayi slogan rattles Zanu-PF
FORMER Defence minister and Zanu-PF Council of Elders chairperson Sydney Sekeramayi has sent shivers down the spine of ruling party supporters after he denounced thieves, while chanting a slogan....Published: 08 Aug 2023 at 06:51hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
CiZC claims not regime change agents
CRISIS in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) says labelling the organisation regime change agents is a usual tactic used by dictatorships worldwide to muzzle all voices which attempt to hold them to account....Published: 08 Aug 2023 at 06:49hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe law graduates enrolling for nurse aide courses just to leave Zimbabwe'
OPPOSITION parliamentary aspirant Ephraim Ndlovu has said Zanu-PF party has failed to address youth and empowerment issues despite governing the country since independence.Ndlovu who was makin...Published: 08 Aug 2023 at 06:45hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Kuda Mahachi signs for Ghana team
Medeama SC have acquired the services of Zimbabwe international forward Kudakwashe Mahachi ahead of the upcoming season, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively confirmThe 29-year-old winger joins ...Published: 07 Aug 2023 at 20:27hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe loses more than US$23b through IFFs
Zimbabwe lost more than US$23 billion through illicit financial flows (IFFs) between 1980 and 2018, a new report compiled by the African Development Bank (AfDB) shows.Other sources, however, s...Published: 06 Aug 2023 at 08:25hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
'Vote Mnangagwa Out,' Madhuku
GOROMONZI - National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) president, Lovemore Madhuku told his supporters to vote out Zanu PF and it's leader President Emmerson ...Published: 04 Aug 2023 at 06:11hrs | 10 | by Ndou Paul
Why is Africa always desperate for a master to serve?
Will Africa ever stand on her own two feet, or she is determined to forever be under the control of one global power or the other? In the recent history of our continent, it would appear we ar...Published: 01 Aug 2023 at 22:15hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
CiZC pokes its nose into ZCTU affairs
The row between Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) and the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) over Obert Masaraure's suspension continued weekend with the pro-democracy group claiming the sanct...Published: 31 Jul 2023 at 17:22hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
ZBC, a national embarrassment and huge shame on journalism!
Who can still remember the late great Bornwell Chakaodza?I can still see the images of the fiery no-nonsense renowned journalist and media lecturer - as he bombarded government officials on pe...Published: 28 Jul 2023 at 18:06hrs | | by by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Corruption at vid going wayward
The issue of institutionalised corruption which is currently taking place at Vehicle Inspectorate Department Eastlea Harare is really a cause of concern.Corruption exists in every country and ...Published: 28 Jul 2023 at 16:53hrs | 12 | by Leonard Koni
Kasukuwere vows to bring 'closure' to emotive Gukurahundi issue
Former Zanu-PF political commissar and CIO driver under the late strongman Robert Mugabe's regime, and now independent presidential candidate, Saviour Kasukuwere intends to address the thorny Gukurahu...Published: 27 Jul 2023 at 06:40hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe is under siege
GOOD day President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Your Excellency, my heart subscribes to the notion that Zimbabwe is completely under siege. As I see it, the country is overwhelmed with all manner of naked aggr...Published: 26 Jul 2023 at 06:40hrs | | by Cyprian M Ndawana
Rough campaign for opposition as election nears
AS Zimbabwe gears for the polls, opposition members have been arrested, dozens of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) events blocked and the party complains of being given little airtime on national t...Published: 26 Jul 2023 at 06:38hrs | | by AFP
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