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Media briefing exposes Mnangagwa deceit
Early this week on Monday at 9 am, Emmerson Mnangagwa hosted selected media editors at State house at a choreographed event specifically designed for him to publicly reiterate his lie that he is a con...Published: 20 Feb 2025 at 18:49hrs | 941 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
Gukurahundi massacre survivors cry foul
For more than 40 years, Bongani Ncube and Patricia Baleni have carried the pain of losing their fathers in the Matabeleland massacres in which thousands of Zimbabweans were murdered in the 1980s....Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:23hrs | 310 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's solution not necessarily in regime change but holding leaders accountable
I have often told those around me this fact.If truth be told, I actually do not hate Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa or opposition CCC party leader Nelson Chamisa.In fact, I did not...Published: 18 Dec 2023 at 20:32hrs | 16 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Karangas crush Zezuru-Korekore Alliance again
To Zezurus, politics of tribalism has become the Frankenstein's monster that destroys its own creator. Unless Zezurus find allies outside their small Zezuru- Korekore clan, it may take many years if n...Published: 19 Aug 2023 at 17:17hrs | 66 | by Israel Dube
Bring back Bulawayo council parks' glory
FOR most parents in Bulawayo, council parks were safe places where they knew their children could innocently play and have fun.During Christmas time, parks like Centenary Park along Leopold Ta...Published: 14 Dec 2022 at 06:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
March by-elections inconsequential
IMMEDIATELY after President Emmerson Mnangagwa proclaimed the March 2022 by-elections, he started the week by firing his State Security minister Owen Ncube in dramatic fashion. The decision stole the ...Published: 15 Jan 2022 at 00:15hrs | | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Why Chinese model has not benefited Africa
Diverse views have been expressed about the Chinese socio-political and economic model.These range from the Chinese themselves, who, of course, uncritically praise their system as a faultless ...Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 08:44hrs | 11 | by Arthur G O Mutambara
Yes, you can legislate for patriotism
GROWING up in the village, one gets to appreciate the fact that not all dogs are the same.They are actually two distinct types: the abidingly loyal and disciplined type, and the hopelessly use...Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 08:19hrs | 1 | by Bishop Lazarus
Since when did Father Christmas come in February?
Conmen are at it again, reaping where they did not sow. Some Hararians and a sizeable number from 'Blues' are ruing the day they joined a get rich quick pyramid scheme where the investor was promised ...Published: 13 Feb 2021 at 18:11hrs | 2 | by Tondo
Mnangagwa's big-man politics of populism
FRENCH West Indian political philosopher and revolutionary, Frantz Fanon made an interesting observation in his book, The Wretched of the Earth that those who took over leadership were envious of the ...Published: 31 Jul 2019 at 08:09hrs | 1 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Mnangagwa's anti-graft body in turmoil
Back in the days, we had a teacher we nicknamed "Rubbish". That was a bit unflattering and unfair, of course, but he earned that moniker because, at the drop of the hat, he would always exclaim, "Good...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 22:27hrs | 1 | by Tawanda Majoni
Mnangagwa, Chamisa steal Christmas Joy
Long-suffering Zimbabweans are once again facing a bleak Christmas and New Year season - with the majority of the country's citizens jobless, penniless, hopeless and unable to afford even the most bas...Published: 16 Dec 2018 at 14:00hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa must be stopped, says Muchinguri
Zanu-PF bigwigs that are annoyed by pressure from the MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa are agitating for the ruling party to use its two-thirds parliamentary majority to amend the Constitution and l...Published: 08 Dec 2018 at 15:33hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa claiming to be the light in darkness
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has been telling us ad nauseam that Zimbabweans should not abuse the democratic space which he claims the so-called "Second Republic" has opened up."The advent of ...Published: 30 Nov 2018 at 09:35hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa claims 'They are trying to kill me'
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has claimed that there is an attempt to eliminate him, adding that the situation in Zimbabwe is now "more dangerous than Iraq".The opposition leader was spea...Published: 06 Aug 2018 at 09:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
My hero EDM has gambled-away my enthusiastic vote
Zimbabwe president Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa (EDM) once owned my heart as the world's most powerful man for a fortnight! I am on record as fighting his public battles for a fortnight! The only-one t...Published: 21 Apr 2018 at 21:04hrs | | by Evangelist Reginald Thabani Gola
Mnangagwa's promise of diaspora vote is a cynical ploy - unbroken bull's thigh bone to a puppy
In one of the many interviews President Mnangagwa gave in Davos, Switzerland, President Mnangagwa agreed on the need to allow Zimbabweans in the diaspora to vote. He did not give much detail on how th...Published: 29 Jan 2018 at 07:23hrs | 3 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Early Christmas Present For Zimbabweans
Dear My fellow countrymen we have been presented with an early xmas present by Father Christmas ...The General together with the Zimbabwe National People's Army. General we salute you....Published: 21 Nov 2017 at 18:04hrs | | by Munya Shumba
Speech by Joice Mujuru on the NPP inaugural convention in Harare
Master of Ceremoniesthe Vice President Ambassador Dr J. S.Mvundura.the Vice President Dr Samuel Sipepa Nkomo.the National Chairman Dzikamai C.Mavhaire.the Secretary General Gift Nyando...Published: 10 Aug 2017 at 14:34hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Jonathan Moyo's gods must be crazy
The study and understanding of Politics is like the study and understanding of history and archeology, book knowledge and descriptive lectures cannot give one a true sense of reality of what real poli...Published: 05 Jul 2017 at 11:26hrs | 1 | by Jackie Madondo
45 horror minutes for Caps United
Al Ahli Tripoli 4 - 2 Caps UnitedFOR the second time in as many weeks, against the same opponents, CAPS United leaked three goals in 45 horror minutes of a CAF Champions League match as a chaotic ...Published: 22 Jun 2017 at 06:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
This and that with Mal'phosa - It's all fake
Hey, happy new year everyone. I wish you an awesome year; wealthy and healthy, I mean, really wealthy, not fake wealthy. How did you manage gifts for your loved ones under these trying economic times,...Published: 04 Jan 2017 at 12:03hrs | 1 | by Clerk Ndlovu
Jonathan Moyo's photo with a baby and inscriptions mocking Mugabe goes viral
Higher and Tertiary Education Minister Jonathan Moyo's photo holding a baby with an inscription mocking president Robert Mugabe has gone viral on the social media, rekindling the memories that the min...Published: 27 Oct 2016 at 21:02hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Mugabe's vendetta knows no bounds - Zapu
Zapu Deputy Spokesperson Iphithule Maphosa has said President Robert Mugabe has once again insulted the memory, the ideals and the achievements of the national liberation struggle by perusing a person...Published: 12 Oct 2016 at 18:15hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Response to 'Biti's big bite of opposition cake'
Dear Editor I would like to respond briefly to the 'opinion piece' by Herald Political Editor, Tichaona Zindoga which appeared in the ZANU-PF - controlled broadsheet yesterday titled 'Bit...Published: 15 Jan 2016 at 11:23hrs | 1 | by Rejoice Ngwenya
Danai Gurira talks about growing up in Zimbabwe
UNITED STATES-based Zimbabwean actress Danai Gurira, who most of us have grown to know as Michonne from the sci-fi thriller series, The Walking Dead, recently spoke of Christmas in Zimbabwe on the pop...Published: 29 Nov 2015 at 06:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
AfriForum challenge is less about Zimbabwe but more about South African and Namibian land reform
LAST week I promised to tackle the issue of the sale by auction of a property of the Zimbabwe Government in Cape Town, over a court action involving AfriForum, a white legal outfit defending colonial ...Published: 04 Oct 2015 at 09:28hrs | 12 | by Nathaniel Manheru
Dangote deals raised a stink, says ex-Zanu-PF official
Temba Mliswa the former Zanu-PF Mashonaland West provincial chairman yesterday blasted government for "mortgaging the country's resources for nothing in unclear investment deals" involving foreign...Published: 04 Sep 2015 at 06:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai, Grace Mugabe implicated in RBZ debt
FIRST Lady Grace Mugabe and opposition MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai have been fingered as having substantially benefited from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ)'s controversial $1,35 billion debt w...Published: 18 Feb 2015 at 06:03hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's rudderless regime
It is becoming clear that there is no one in charge in Zimbabwe. There is a leadership vacuum. No sooner does one minister make a policy statement than another contradicts it.After Finance Min...Published: 11 Jan 2015 at 17:26hrs | 1 | by Zimbabwe Vigil Diary
This and that with Mal'phosa - Christmas; Is it still Ho Ho Ho?
Anyone who still believes in those big old men with long, white beard, red work-suits, and over-sized gum-boots who appear on TV at this time of the years every year, going 'Ho Ho Ho, it's Christm...Published: 07 Dec 2014 at 11:37hrs | 1 | by Clerk Ndlovu
The money that they stole
The Reserve Bank is a monster that was transformed into a tuck shop for ZANU (PF) parasites and I feel sorry for my class mate, the new Governor who must pretend all is well.A bunch of men...Published: 25 Sep 2014 at 08:21hrs | | by Vince Musewe
'Miracle cash' stir more debate
CLAIMS by a Ghanaian fetish priest that he is helping preachers in Africa acquire supernatural powers has ignited debate in Zimbabwe where a number of prophets are performing extraordinary miracles. ...Published: 02 Mar 2013 at 04:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai - The master of political intrigue and political contradictions
In this instalment I posit that Mr. Tsvangriai is indeed a leader of serious political intrigue, serious political contradictions and serious short comings....Published: 22 Feb 2012 at 06:46hrs | 1 | by Thembani Mthembo
This and That with Maluphosa - Siyidla ngaphi?
Siyidla ngaphi lamhlanje? Well, this used to be such a common question emakhaya during those 'good old days'. And at times an invitation to a wedding or Christmas party would already have been sent o...Published: 25 Dec 2011 at 11:40hrs | 2 | by Clerk Ndlovu
Discussing Zimbabwe, without Zimbabwe
EARLY this month, the US government's House Foreign Affairs Committee's Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights in Washington DC organised a hearing under the theme "Beyond the Reign ...Published: 09 Dec 2011 at 05:57hrs | 1 | by Obi Egbuna
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