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Zimbabweans: No one is coming to save us

For 45 years, Zimbabweans have lived with the weight of unfulfilled promises from successive governments. From independence in 1980 to the present day, the narrative has been one of hope, resilience and, ultimately, disappointment. As the …

Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 11:31hrs | | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Honour your parents so it can be well with your souls

On the 22nd of April 2025, just after a few days after celebrating my yet another 'another sunset birthday', we had the sad and unfortunate event to hold a NYARADZO for our dear late mother GOGO Elizabeth John Murisa. A Matriarch, Mother, …

Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 13:40hrs | 443 | by Tondo Murisa

45 years of vending & border jumping

Being a former Zimbabwean police officer and a patriot passionate about the history and people of Zimbabwe and our region, my heart bleeds when I see the way our country is being led. 45 years into independence, the Zimbabwe script is so d…

Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 13:36hrs | 482 | by Leonard Koni

Ballots and Bullets: The Struggle for Democracy in Africa

Since the wave of independence that swept across Africa in the 1960s, the promise of democracy has remained elusive for much of the continent. The dream of democratic governance, where leaders are accountable to the people, where human rig…

Published: 20 Feb 2025 at 08:34hrs | 798 | by Rutendo Vanessa Chisi

Edgar Lungu, the Tonse Coalition, and Zambia's political landscape: A clash of visions ahead of the 2026 elections

As Zambia gears up for the 2026 elections, the country's political scene is increasingly defined by the emerging rivalry between former President Edgar Lungu and current President Hakainde Hichilema, with the Tonse Coalition adding another…

Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 12:28hrs | 673 | by Nkululeko Nkomo

Zimbabweans should know that independence never guarantees freedom

This is a truth that has seemingly been lost on many people. For some strange reason, we appear to believe that the attainment of political independence by a country automatically translates into freedom for the nation's citizenry. There c…

Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 16:19hrs | 605 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

44 years into independence a giant is still facing economic collapse

Visiting some towns, urban and rural areas across the country one is greeted by sullen and dropping faces with sorrow and hunger written all over their faces.In a few days to come Zimbabwe will be celebrating 44 years of independence from …

Published: 13 Apr 2024 at 16:40hrs | | by Leonard Koni

All Zimbabweans must enjoy the fruits of independence

ZIMBABWEAN politicians involve musicians in their political activities when they are campaigning to be voted into public office.Musicians sing songs of praise and many a time, such songs exaggerate the contributions and achievements of the…

Published: 24 Apr 2023 at 07:52hrs | | by Clive Malunga

Zim Independence Celebrations paraded amid unaddressed workers' grievances

HARARE - The president of NMWUZ - (the National Mine Workers' Union of Zimbabwe) has sent His Excellence President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa of the Second Republic of Zimbabwe, all workers in general and mine workers in particular and th…

Published: 17 Apr 2023 at 22:50hrs | 4 | by Maxwell Teedzai

Mineworkers still suffering after 42 years of independence

ZIMBABWE  mine workers are still suffering and subjected to slavery 42 years after the country gained independence.This is said by the Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union (ZDAMWU) secretary-general Justice Chinhema in a…

Published: 21 Apr 2022 at 12:39hrs | 16 | by Stephen Jakes

Mnangagwa begs diasporans to come back home and 'we build Zimbabwe'

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged Zimbabwean nationals who are outside the country to remain resolute in the face of â€˜the many' challenging circumstances they may face in their respective host countries.He also added that Zimbabwe w…

Published: 18 Apr 2022 at 18:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

Master KG to grace Zimbabwe Independence celebrations

THE city of Kings and Queens is set to be ablaze today as South African musician, Master KG is expected to perform at the Independence Day celebrations taking place at Barbourfields Stadium.Performing alongside urban grooves maestro Roki, …

Published: 18 Apr 2022 at 10:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Birthday greetings, Zimbabwe

Like yesterday, I remember the day that the late former Rhodesian prime minister Ian Smith declared independence from Britain.I was driving down what was North Avenue in Salisbury (now Harare), when the car radio broke into its programming…

Published: 23 Apr 2021 at 07:28hrs | | by Eddie Cross

Zimbabwe independence is now a senior bachelor!

YOUR Excellency, President Emmerson Mnangagwa,Sunday April 18 was Independence Day a once-hallowed day that has since lost its glitz because the requisite freedoms associated with the occasion are glaringly absent in this cursed nation.Com…

Published: 21 Apr 2021 at 07:11hrs | 1 | by Luke Tamborinyoka

'41 years of Independence or 41 years of ZANU PF Oppression?'

As Zimbabwe celebrates 41 years of independence from British colonial rule on April 18, many Zimbabweans look back and question were everything went wrong. The once promising and flourishing Southern African country used to be the marvel o…

Published: 19 Apr 2021 at 08:14hrs | 1 | by Prince Njagu

Central bank and monetary policy independence

The government of Zimbabwe recently dissolved the inaugural Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) that had been appointed in September 2019 and swiftly appointed a new team to fill up the void. The committee draws its existence from the Reserve …

Published: 09 Mar 2021 at 22:34hrs | 5 | by Victor Bhoroma

Zimbabwe @ 39

Celebrating a birthday used to be THE big as we grew up. The anxiety was enormous and yes growing in a tiny village made it even more fascinating. My mum would make sure we enjoy such days just like she would make sure we enjoy Christmas a…

Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:47hrs | 1 | by Dr. Takesure Tazvishaya.

EFF's independence day message to Zimbabweans

The 18th of April is a monumentally historic date in the history of our country. It is the date our country achieved a hard-fought political independence. Zimbabwe's gallant sons and daughters sacrificed for the political liberation of our…

Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:43hrs | 4 | by CIC Innocent Ndibali.

We've failed to guard our independence

ZIMBABWE's independence in 1980 did not come on a silver platter but it came at a huge cost and most of the people who made sure this day became a reality are long gone.But for those who were lucky to remain behind, we should ask if they a…

Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:00hrs | 2 | by Harry Peter Wilson

Independence Day Demo! - We demand true independence?

Independence Day celebrations are fast approaching - Should we be celebrating independence? Zimbabwe Human Rights Organisation (ZHRO) activists are going to protest against Independence Day celebrations on Thursday - 18 April 2019 - at the…

Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 20:10hrs | | by Kingstone Jambawo

'Zimbabwe will rise again' - Mnangagwa's independence speech in full

Address by the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe and Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, His Excellency Comrade E.D. Mnangagwa, on Zimbabwe's 38th Independence Celebrations, 18th April, 2018    Honourable …

Published: 19 Apr 2018 at 06:57hrs | 21 | by Emmerson Mnangagwa

LIVE: Zimbabwe independence celebrations

Today Zimbabwe celebrates 38 years of independence from colonial bondage, both the old and young are thronging the National Sports Stadium (NSS) to mark the event. The NSS is playing host to the main celebrations but all the countryâ€™s pr…

Published: 18 Apr 2018 at 10:02hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter

NPF independence message

Published: 18 Apr 2018 at 09:26hrs | | by NPF

Zimbabwe at 38: Decades of Independence without Freedom

April 18 is an outstanding day for the nation of Zimbabwe, it is a day on which the land locked country is Southern Africa celebrate its hard-won independence. As such I join the entire Zimbabwean family, both home and abroad in celebratin…

Published: 18 Apr 2018 at 07:13hrs | 1 | by Tererai Obey Sithole

Zimbabwe celebrates Independence Day

ZIMBABWE today celebrates 38 years of Independence from British colonial rule with Zanu-PF yesterday calling on all patriots to uphold and cherish the values that sprung from the liberation struggle.The party's secretary for information an…

Published: 18 Apr 2018 at 06:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Nigeria celebrates 57 years of independence in dependence

Over five decades ago, Nigeria had begun her final rites of passage from an adolescent colony of the British to a sovereign adult nation. Seemed like a whole lot of responsibility, but not such the excited leaders at that time couldn't han…

Published: 02 Oct 2017 at 09:36hrs | | by Nimi Princewill

The uncaring father, who should care

It is 2005 25 years after my papa won independence, Independence for transparency of governance Instead, show affection like a father, To your family you stir commotion rather It's not you only, an inhabitant of a merciless and safe bubble…

Published: 02 Jun 2017 at 21:53hrs | 29 | by Poseidon Tsautsau

What is independence to a born free Zimbabwean?

Namatai Chipunza is a born free - she was born 14 years after independence. What does independence mean to someone born free?Dear Mother ZimbabweI woke up today and, while I was preparing for the day, I thought to myself "Oh so today Zimba…

Published: 24 Apr 2017 at 09:39hrs | 4 | by Namatai Marygrace Chipunza

Zimbabwe @ 37 : A post mortem

In the spring of 401 BC some 10 000 Greek soldiers joined Cyrus punitive expedition as mercenaries to fight the Persian King Ataxerxes his brother. Early in the fight Cyrus was killed and the Greeks found themselves in a particularly peril…

Published: 21 Apr 2017 at 20:24hrs | 12 | by Nkululeko Masuku

What Independence, What Freedom

What Independence can Zimbabwe talk of, when the liberators fought for themselves and their children?When people preferred the Zanu-PF iron york to Smith's wooden yorkWhen the 1970s chicken run of the whites is a drop in the ocean compared…

Published: 20 Apr 2017 at 12:14hrs | 1 | by Brave Ndebele

Independence Day Celebrations or Mourning

What is independence? Independence is defined as a state of being objective, impartial or neutral among other phrases that define it. It is closely defined as self-government, sovereignty or self-rule or self-sufficiency or self-reliance. …

Published: 18 Apr 2017 at 10:56hrs | 2 | by Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda

Zimbabwe celebrates flag and Anthem independence with nothing to show out of it

18 April we celebrate"independence". One which was hard fought by the unsung Matabele heroes and heroins of 1893 wars through the much heralded and documented Kaguvi and Nehanda of 1897 up to the last 1979 Josiah Magama Tongogara death and…

Published: 18 Apr 2017 at 08:30hrs | 3 | by Howard Phangwana

The independence that never was - MLF

Introduction The 18th of April every year in Zimbabwe, it is Independence day, a holiday decreed by the regime of the day. For [37] thirty seven long years, the people of Zimbabwe have been hearing one and only one voice, bellowing on this…

Published: 18 Apr 2017 at 08:17hrs | | by Chrispen Nyoni

Zimbabwe @ 37: A pie in the sky

Zimbabwe is turning 37 on Tuesday 18th April 2017 with no symptoms of political and economic maturity. All this mess born out of ZANU PF's systematic abuse of the liberation struggle in the process turning themselves into black colonialist…

Published: 18 Apr 2017 at 07:36hrs | 1 | by Marian Chombo

On independence - black Zimbabwean remains poor, hopeless and oppressed

If we look deeper and further we shall be shocked that to this day the black Zimbabwean remains poor, hopeless and oppressed in his own country. On the social front the quality of life remains sub standard in general. On the political fron…

Published: 15 Apr 2017 at 12:38hrs | | by Vince Musewe

We Salute You For the Independence

We thank you every day the almighty, We thank you for blessing your Comrades, We thank you for the fauna and flora, We thank you for the plateau between the Zambezi and Limpopo. The land that has invited cunning forces, Coming all the way …

Published: 13 Apr 2017 at 13:33hrs | 2 | by Edmore Kudakwashe Chaipa

Independence goes beyond propaganda of it!

Zimbabwe is turning 37 next week Tuesday on the 18th of April 2017. Like any other year we hear a lot of propaganda on and around the Independence Celebrations .At all levels serious mobilisation of resources and people around this is happ…

Published: 12 Apr 2017 at 18:31hrs | | by Abigale Mupambi

Zimbabweans must denounce 18 April 'independence day'

37 years of suffering since Zanu-PF forced to gain power by causing gukurahundi massacres targeting ZAPU supporters.We are yet to get the independence. We are still leaking wounds of brutality, We are still economically, socially and polit…

Published: 04 Apr 2017 at 12:09hrs | 1 | by Sikhumbuzo Moyo

Where Is the Independence? - The Response.

Where is the independence? That is a profound question to ask Cde Farai Kuveya. In my own view though I don't think we really got our independence as a nation but it was a smoke screen halting of outright arms struggle to allow an onset of…

Published: 15 Oct 2016 at 20:43hrs | 1 | by Mangosuthu MJ Mbele

Memories of farm life before Independence

Sunday afternoon, in the blistering heat, I was driving on a dusty winding road, along the Hwedza mountains going to the village. Then I saw an elderly lady flagging me to stop, obviously wanting a lift. She balanced a big bag on her head,…

Published: 14 Sep 2016 at 07:10hrs | | by Dr Sekai Nzenza

Zimbabwe achieved total independence

Zimbabwean economy is a famous case study on the African continent for being natural, home grown and free from foreign manipulation as is the case with other nation states in the region. It is the only country which achieved both political…

Published: 07 Sep 2016 at 13:12hrs | 2 | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Obama congratulate Zim on its 36 independence anniversary

The United State of America President Barack Obama has congratulated Zimbabwe for attaining 36 years of independence from the colonial rule and promised to support the country to expand economical.Obama through the U.S. Embassy in Harare t…

Published: 19 Apr 2016 at 06:49hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes

Zimbabwe Independence, should we celebrate or mourn what we have lost?

In 1980 there was jubilation throughout the country the masses were celebrating the birth of Zimbabwe. It had been many years of fighting in the bush. Both warring races lost many combatants and non combatants. The mood in 1980 was of happ…

Published: 17 Apr 2016 at 18:43hrs | 3 | by Mativenga Mbondiya

Let us value our Independence

As the country celebrates its 36th Independence Day anniversary, this is a time to address a growing tendency by some Zimbabweans to express unwarranted nostalgia for life in Rhodesia while disparaging the gains so far registered under a n…

Published: 14 Apr 2016 at 14:26hrs | 2 | by Gwinyai Mutongi

35 years after independence, Zimbabweans are mummified with hopeless pessimism: #SoFarSoDead

It is undeniable that Zimbabwe faces a protracted mutually reinforcing economic and political crisis of monumental proportions thirty five years after independence. Thirty five years after independence Zimbabwe's economy remains in a fragi…

Published: 18 Apr 2015 at 07:31hrs | 1 | by Clemence Nhliziyo

Independence: African lazy day

I could go to prison just for the title; for dampening the spirit of commemoration, and yet I would gladly go. This is a title that befits the occasion. Google the world and see what I am talking about. We are at the very bottom of the tot…

Published: 25 Aug 2014 at 08:51hrs | 1 | by Field Ruwe

'Independence did not come with basic freedoms,' says Tsvangirai

Independence Day message by MDC-T leader and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai to the people of Zimbabwe: IT IS that day again when we feel proud of our tenacity and resilience as a people as we celebrate our independence from colonial…

Published: 19 Apr 2013 at 06:28hrs | | by Morgan Tsvangirai

Independence message to fellow Zimbabweans

Today Zimbabweans of all color, tribe and race converged in Harare and elsewhere possible to celebrate Independence which they attained thirty-three years ago. There had been campaigns and counter campaigns; it's a fact, but all this was b…

Published: 18 Apr 2013 at 17:08hrs | | by Moyo Joakim

'Let's take the final leap,' says Welshman Ncube

AS the MDC joins the rest of the nation in celebrating our 33rd Independence anniversary and remembering the sacrifices made by our forbearers to free us from the shackles of colonialism and racial segregation, we take a moment to reflect …

Published: 18 Apr 2013 at 05:54hrs | | by Welshman Ncube

Why I don't celebrate independence day

On the 18th of April 1980 Zimbabwe got itâˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â€šÃ‘Â¢s so called independence after a fourteen year liberation struggle with the colonial regime. Celebrations were hold all over the country with the wounded mass shedding tears of jo…

Published: 17 Apr 2013 at 16:32hrs | | by Nkosilathi E Moyo

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