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The real story behind Britain's withdrawal from Zimbabwe's land reform: Exposing corruption and mismanagement
AS SOUTHERN Africa approaches another 'SADC Anti-Sanctions Day,' the Zimbabwean government is once again amplifying the narrative that economic sanctions, particularly from Western countries like the ...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 20:37hrs | 854 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
South Africa is ruled by individuals who happen to wear robes
Apartheid was "legal". Jim Crow laws in the US were "legal". Colonialism was "legal". Even the Nazis were "legal". So, what does it mean to have the rule of law? And whose law is it anyway?In ...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 10:38hrs | 642 | by Lindiwe Sisulu
ZANU PF is responsible for scuttling development in rural areas!
Forty-four years after Zimbabwe attained her independence, rural areas are still largely as backward as they were under colonial rule. Nothing much to write about, in terms of development, has...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 12:57hrs | 18 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Prof Ncube, another Mnangagwa's creation
A mystery takes time to unfold. A lot of people in the opposition sect, especially those who were in the CCC led by Nelson Chamisa, wondered what had really hit their political party when Sengezo Tsua...Published: 26 Jun 2024 at 21:18hrs | 1 | by Leonard Koni
'Ideologically bankrupt' Ramaphosa's ANC in a governance tailspin
To suggest that the 2024 electoral outcome has fundamentally altered how parties relate to one another post-election would be an understatement.Never has the party with a majority of votes fou...Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 13:56hrs | 3 | by Sipho Seepe
Storm over public toilets commercialisation
HUMAN rights watchdog, Matabeleland Institute for Human Rights (MIHR), has criticised government's plans to commercialise public toilets as a measure to promote sanitisation and hygiene.The Lo...Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 06:32hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Bulawayo 80% forex rates illegal'
GOVERNMENT has said the decision by the Bulawayo City Council to force residents and businesses to pay 80 percent of rates strictly in foreign currency is illegal and ordered the local authority to re...Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 05:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City Council demands 80% of rates in forex
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has passed a resolution compelling residents and businesses to pay 80 percent of their rates in foreign currency, arguing that service providers were demanding forex....Published: 18 Feb 2024 at 09:13hrs | | 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 | 1 | by Central Committee of the Zimbabwe Communist Party
Is Zimbabwe ready for elections?
THE Zimbabwe Election Support Network (Zesn) recently hosted a Twitter Space discussion on the topic: Is Zimbabwe ready for the harmonised August 23 elections?The main objective of the discuss...Published: 06 Jul 2023 at 08:21hrs | | by Zesn
Chapman's anti-climax and false presidential poll start
WHEN Robert Chapman entered Zimbabwe's highly polarised political fray, some critics called him a "Zanu-PF project" aimed at dividing the youth vote.His admirers referred to him as an alternat...Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 14:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ZEC's hefty nomination fees unite political rivals
Zimbabwe's three main political parties will find cause to unite in parliament this coming week as they seek to strike down exorbitant nomination fees pegged by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC)...Published: 12 Jun 2023 at 06:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ZCTU pours scorn on Mthuli Ncube's firefighting stunts
The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has dismissed as futile, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube's attempts to tame a recent price surge that has eroded incomes and brought restlessness within the ...Published: 16 May 2023 at 20:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube's Wi-Fi pledge attracts brickbats from electorate
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube has come under fire for promising to provide Wi-Fi service at all Cowdray Park houses in Bulawayo where he is campaigning for a parliamentary seat in this year's election...Published: 05 Apr 2023 at 09:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai's son vows to floor 'Bhuru' Mliswa
Richard Tsvangirai, son to late founding MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai, has vowed to upstage sitting Norton legislator Temba Mliswa in the race for the seat during harmonised elections due this year....Published: 21 Mar 2023 at 19:36hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Supporting someone merely because he can remove Mnangagwa is dangerous for Zimbabwe!
Change for the sake of change is the most dangerous thing!Have we ever wondered why there are some people who appear unable to sustain a relationship - who appear perennially divorcing!...Published: 14 Mar 2023 at 16:50hrs | 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
Where are these fruits of independence Zimbabweans are supposed to be enjoying?
The next time I hear a senior government official, or some sycophantic ruling ZANU-PF supporter tell us about 'enjoying the fruits of independence', in all likelihood, I will scream!I find not...Published: 09 Feb 2023 at 19:28hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chinamasa, please also explain why ZANU PF imposed sanctions on my one-year-old son!
I cannot stand it when the powerful and wealthy whine over clearly banal ‘injustices' inflicted upon their high and mighty little angels - yet, these same people have, themselves, perpetrated the mo...Published: 28 Dec 2022 at 16:22hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe starts disbursement of 4 500 small gold coins
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) will tomorrow start disbursing 4 500 smaller units of Zimbabwe's Mosi-oa-Tunya gold coins to banks ahead of planned release of the bullion coins in the market on Tue...Published: 10 Nov 2022 at 04:54hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe 2023 elections: What is at stake?
TODAY I woke up with the rising sun, savouring each caressing ray of light on my skin, awed at the amazing powers of mother nature to command the seasons. Across the paddock, wild nature echoed my spi...Published: 19 Oct 2022 at 06:02hrs | 2 | by Taruvinga Magwiroto
Zimbabwe opposition must rethink its strategy to win 2023 polls
In most southern African countries political parties become entrenched once they win state power and they pull all stops to maintain the status quo. Such parties appear to be a "restorat...Published: 03 Oct 2022 at 19:54hrs | | by Evans Mathanda
Armchair activists make Pan-Africanism elitist and irrelevant to ordinary suffering Africans!
Imagine an impoverished widowed grandmother, struggling to fend for her orphaned grandchildren, somewhere in rural Marange, Zimbabwe - without any means of income, nor anyone to assist her tend her ti...Published: 14 Sep 2022 at 12:26hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Zimbabwe poll fees too costly'
THE cost of contesting elections in Zimbabwe is now the highest in Africa, a data analysis of the new candidate nomination fees set by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) has shown.Zec's n...Published: 24 Aug 2022 at 06:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF takes Zimbabwe 360° back to Rhodesia - country ripe for new wave of nationalism and liberation struggle!
There is a popular saying, "nothing under the sun is completely new" - as, with the planets, solar systems, galaxies, and the universe, everything simply goes round and round in circles, and repeating...Published: 21 Aug 2022 at 10:04hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Why are we placing our lives and livelihoods at risk when ordinary Zimbabweans unwilling to play their part for a New Zimbabwe?
There are things we all as human beings keep bottled up in our hearts and minds - usually for long periods of time.These could be hurts...Published: 07 Aug 2022 at 10:26hrs | 8 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Can ED tell Zimbabweans where to find this elusive 'independence' we are supposed to be enjoying and 'jealously guarding'!
I honestly feel like screaming and banging my head against the wall, each time I hear those in the country's ruling elitist privileged clique make noise about some 'independence' that we, the people o...Published: 05 Aug 2022 at 09:57hrs | 7 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
When a president is forced to donate food to a starving nation then it proves he has failed as a leader!
When a country reaches a level - whereby, the president donating food to starving school pupils, who had cried out to him in desperation for help, is touted as a sign of good leadership and progress -...Published: 05 Aug 2022 at 09:50hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chamisa flags barren Zanu-PF leadership
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has dismissed government's 2022 Mid-Term budget statement as a blatant certification to citizen poverty adding the fiscal blueprint was reflec...Published: 04 Aug 2022 at 22:32hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
85% of gold coins sold in Zimdollars
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has revealed that 1 500 gold coins were sold by its agents during the first week of their release onto the market, signalling a strong demand for the yellow metal cu...Published: 02 Aug 2022 at 06:53hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Isn't it pure madness expecting the same govt that destroyed Zimbabwe to be entrusted with country's revival?
So, there are Zimbabweans exceedingly thrilled with the completion of the new parliament building, and the commissioning of a brand new capital, named Cyber-City, in Mt Hampden, several kilometers nor...Published: 30 Jul 2022 at 17:51hrs | 7 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
ZANU PF holding of nation at ransom makes us wish they had never embarked on liberation struggle!
When a person is saved from a place of bondage, and rescued from the dungeon where he has been held captive under the most intolerable anguish and agony - subjected to the most horrendous unbelievable...Published: 28 Jul 2022 at 22:58hrs | 7 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabweans who are truly suffering have no time for Jonathan Moyo and elitist activism!
There have been those who have asked me for a comment on statements by Professor Jonathan Moyo, and his relentless attacks on the main opposition CCC party - disparaging its lack of a constitution and...Published: 28 Jul 2022 at 22:55hrs | 7 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
RBZ releases only 2 000 gold coins
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) yesterday released 2 000 Mosi-oa-Tunya gold coins worth US$3,6 million onto the market and indicated that it would introduce smaller denominations to cater for the l...Published: 26 Jul 2022 at 06:40hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Teachers now need to take decisive action if they desire to be taken seriously!
As our country's esteemed teachers leave their banks, shaking their heads in utter disbelief and disgust, at the continued brazen insults at the hands of their employer, after the recently promised 10...Published: 22 Jul 2022 at 21:56hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Does 'telling the Zimbabwe story' also mean 'telling lies about our country'?
What exactly is this "Zimbabwe story", of which we are daily implored to tell by the ruling elitist clique?What did President Emmerson ...Published: 20 Jul 2022 at 21:29hrs | 8 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Concern over Zimbabwe's gold coins
ONE of Zimbabwe's top asset managers, Zimnat Asset Management (Zimnat) has noted that the country's gold coins scheme is elitist and cannot present significant arbitrage profiteering opportunities in ...Published: 19 Jul 2022 at 06:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
There's no one better placed to educate our children over ED regime abysmal failures than parents!
The opportunity to help our children with their learning, especially in light of the more demanding CALA (continuous assessment learning activity) curriculum - which requires much research and analyti...Published: 16 Jul 2022 at 20:13hrs | 7 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe ruling elite will sell their own mothers if they believe can get away with it!
As the sickening widespread looting of our national resources by the ruling elitist clique in Zimbabwe continues unabated, even increasing at a maddening frequency, I can not help wondering how far th...Published: 13 Jul 2022 at 10:08hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Is ED honestly proud of his five years in office?
All too often I encounter disturbing media reports of ordinary Zimbabweans being callously arrested and hauled before the courts for ostensibly "undermining the authority of/or insulting the president...Published: 12 Jul 2022 at 11:21hrs | 8 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe can never be Sri Lanka as long as we have citizens who pretend to be brave yet unbelievably cowardly!
It was most intriguing witnessing the immense excitement by ever-suffering and economically burdened Zimbabweans, as news broke out over unfolding events in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo - after rest...Published: 11 Jul 2022 at 10:41hrs | 7 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe will never prosper as long as we have turned our politics into cults and idolatry!
A few days ago, as my wife and I were attending to some errands in the city centre, we visited a tailoring shop, whereby we were greeted by attire advertising the tailor's work. To say we were...Published: 11 Jul 2022 at 09:15hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
For a country that was a British colony why has Zimbabwe not learnt that no leader is remotely indispensable?
As I was listening to the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announcing his expected resignation, this afternoon, I could not help being engulfed with a sense of admiration for the beauty of democra...Published: 07 Jul 2022 at 15:35hrs | 7 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Will gold coins ease the pain?
A SENATOR and economic analysts have dismissed government's new gold coins as elitist and told Finance minister Mthuli Ncube to sort out the country's financial mess.This is after Reserve Bank...Published: 07 Jul 2022 at 08:06hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
ED has absolutely nothing to show for his five years of misrule!
It was quite intriguing learning of a group calling itself, Varakashi4ED, reportedly traversing the width and breadth of Zimbabwe - ostensibly, on a mission to showcase achievements made in the countr...Published: 06 Jul 2022 at 11:03hrs | 7 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
It wasn't constitutional to extend Malaba tenure but ZANU PF amended law, so why not do same for diaspora vote?
It smacks of foul deception, whenever the ruling establishment in Zimbabwe always hides its unwillingness to extend the right to vote to Zimbabwe citizens residing in the diaspora, behind issues of co...Published: 29 Jun 2022 at 10:02hrs | 6 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Jonathan Moyo defends Mnangagwa
EXILED former information minister Professor Jonathan Moyo has again hit out at the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) over its allegations that Ian Smith's rule was better than that of Pr...Published: 25 Jun 2022 at 19:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa wades into his comparison to Ian Smith
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has blasted social media users who spent the greater part of last week comparing him to Ian Smith, one of Zimbabwe's colonial era leaders, calling them misguided fools, an...Published: 21 Jun 2022 at 06:48hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa warns merchants of violence
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday sternly warned opposition parties with violent tendencies that the full wrath of the law will be applied on them without fear or favour as the Government does not brook a...Published: 21 Jun 2022 at 06:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF cell meetings a big flop
The Zanu PF Cell Day which has been recently held last Saturday has been done a proverbial sucker punch.Zanu PF has now been reduced into rubble and debris. The opposition must snatch this opp...Published: 14 Jun 2022 at 07:11hrs | 7 | by Leonard Koni
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