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Commonwealth leaders to defy UK on slavery reparations
Commonwealth heads of government are preparing to defy the United Kingdom and agree plans to examine reparatory justice for the transatlantic slave trade, the BBC has learned.Downing Street in...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 08:52hrs | 396 | 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 | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Gukurahundi was planned before Zimbabwe independence'
Former Co-Minister of National Healing and Integration, Moses Mzila Ndlovu, believes the Gukurahundi genocide that killed over 20 000 people in Matebeleland and Midlands was planned before independenc...Published: 26 Jul 2023 at 20:10hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo imports US$3.5 million super cars, mystery over new fortune
A new fleet of luxury cars imported by controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo is turning heads in Harare.In a four-week period in April and May, Chivayo imported four brand new Rolls Royce...Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 19:59hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi ambition to be Zimbabwe President caused tribal chaos in the presidency
If he had his way, Kembo Mohadi could have been the first Zimbabwe President of Matabele origin after 43 years of Zimbabwe independence. But his repeated statement in which he expressed his wish to su...Published: 28 May 2023 at 15:51hrs | | by Israel Dube
Zimbabwe politics: Lineaments of stock characters
What are stock characters?LET me be basic so I am accessible to many of my readers, whatever level of education, and from whichever discipline they hail.In literature we have what are ...Published: 22 Apr 2023 at 19:00hrs | 8 | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday
How does Zim expect to instill pride in liberation struggle when always moaning over defeats?
Those who follow my writings can tell how proud I am of our country's liberation history.Even when teaching my son at home, I tackle this subject with tremendous zeal and excitement.Wh...Published: 11 Apr 2023 at 09:54hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
What does Zim govt now want to 'investigate' when they've already dismissed Al Jazeera exposé as lies?
If the Zimbabwe regime were a soccer player, he would be the highest goal scorer!Although, not known for his prolific scoring against opponents - but, into his own net (own goals)!That...Published: 05 Apr 2023 at 12:34hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
So, in Zimbabwe, exposing corruption is 'unpatriotic'!
I did not know whether to be shocked or not, when I read the news report!As it turns out, apparently there have been calls by some sycophantic ruling ZANU PF supporters - namely, ZBC presenter...Published: 03 Mar 2023 at 11:53hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
What type of person would continue believing endless empty promises by Zimbabwe regime?
Usually, I simply delete any spam in my email, without even bothering to read them - as, quite frankly, I find those messages not only irritating, but also extremely childish and silly.Nonethe...Published: 17 Jan 2023 at 19:17hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Why am I always rejected on job applications and interviews?
You have applied for a job many times, but have not been succesful. This is a very frustrating experience. While others are enjoying their new-found jobs, you are left wondering why you are still jobl...Published: 15 Nov 2022 at 04:50hrs | | by Emmanuel Zvada
Zimbabweans aren't fools and refuse to be hoodwinked with 'sanctions on country' yarn!
Today, 25 October, was put aside as a so-called 'Anti Sanctions Day' - in which, the ever suffering people of Zimbabwe, and even citizens across the regio...Published: 25 Oct 2022 at 19:05hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
At least Mnangagwa regime subtly admitting there's hardly any meaningful development to talk about in Zimbabwe
It is common knowledge that one can analyse and form an impression about an individual in a matter of seconds - based on their behaviour, countenance, mannerism, and even their logic when talking....Published: 22 Aug 2022 at 11:14hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mayor, councillors fume over US$20 monthly allowance
HARARE councillors are seething with anger, describing Local Government minister July Moyo (pictured) as inconsiderate and heartless in failing to review the paltry monthly allowances given to city fa...Published: 07 Aug 2022 at 18:49hrs | | 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 | 6 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe Exemption Permits court challenge, Whites are fond of slavery
THE news that the Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF) has taken our government to court to overturn the termination of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEPs), while infuriating, should not come as a surprise...Published: 06 Jul 2022 at 18:52hrs | 7 | by Mogomotsi Mogodiri
Why should the president be treated as more special than the rest of Zimbabweans?
In my childhood, as with most of that age, I was fond of asking probing questions - which, I am quite sure, could reach thoroughly irritating levels.Having spent the first seven years of my li...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 16:20hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chamisa's lightning rod
God's emissariesI have nothing against clerics or pastors; in fact my reverence for them is a euphemism for the abject fear I hold of being denied the side and place of comfort in the world yo...Published: 25 Jun 2022 at 08:33hrs | | by Jamwanda
Missing activist's children living in fear
TWENTY-FOUR year old Silence Ali is filled with fear, anxiety and hope as he peeps through the window when he hears a knock on the door."I thought it's our mother," Silence said, showing his d...Published: 05 Jun 2022 at 09:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ruling establishment should stop abusing baseless 'illegal regime change' accusations to stifle legitimate dissent!
Zimbabwe regime knows fully well that its now worn-out and overplayed "regime change" narrative is a whole load of bull!If there has been any term uttered (or, more preferably, regurgitated) b...Published: 30 May 2022 at 15:19hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe regime destroying our children's future by denying them education!
By nature, Zimbabweans are a very responsible citizenry - who do everything that we are able in ensuring that we faithfully play our part in the development of not only our country but also our childr...Published: 07 Feb 2022 at 13:05hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chamisa's political own-goal
FRENCH realist, painter and sculptor Edgar Degas once retorted: "What a horrible thing yellow is."He made this statement after discovering that despite the colour being associated with cheerfu...Published: 30 Jan 2022 at 08:18hrs | 1 | by Major Action Mandingo (Retired)
Zimbabweans' unquestioning belief in their leaders a retrogressive weakness that prevents accountability and development
One would be forgiven for believing that questioning one's leaders, and holding them accountable would be a given - a normal part of everyday life, whereby a country's citizens, or city's residents, a...Published: 24 Jan 2022 at 20:27hrs | 4 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
How has hero-worshipping and praise-singing ever helped anyone?
There is nothing more nauseating and repugnant than listening to a hero-worshipping and praise-singing sycophant.What is more irritating is that there is never a shortage of them - to be found...Published: 16 Jan 2022 at 10:30hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Believing Zimbabwe regime promises akin to believing spam emails!
Usually, I simply delete any spam in my email, without even bothering to read them - as, quite frankly, I find those messages not only irritating, but also extremely childish and silly.Nonethe...Published: 13 Dec 2021 at 13:52hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe regime knows fully well its 'regime change' narrative is a whole load of bull!
If there has been any term uttered (or, more preferably, regurgitated) by the Zimbabwe regime, more than any other (especially over the past twenty years), it has undoubtedly been, 'regime change' - p...Published: 13 Dec 2021 at 08:16hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe-Zambia: There goes the puppies again!
OVER the past few months, the political temperature has been heating up as if the country's general elections are scheduled for next year.Watching developments from my poshto has been quite in...Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 20:06hrs | 8 | by Retired Major Action Mandingo
Mosquitoes give Bulawayo residents sleepless nights
HOVERING seamlessly at ear level with a persistent and incommodious whine, mosquitoes leave you with bites that subsequently lead to itchy and puffy welts.With their slender segmented body, a ...Published: 07 Oct 2021 at 07:28hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
It's summer: Bring out the shorts and mini!
Have you ever felt the thrill of seeing the sun in the sky after a long winter?The feeling is like seeing the sunrise for the first time after a storm.You find relief.The sensa...Published: 25 Sep 2021 at 06:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zim govt shouldn't cry foul when given taste of its own bitter bullying medicine
I could not help laughing my head off, listening to some so-called political analysts - who were, in fact, nothing more than the ruling elite's shameless apologists and defenders - crying foul, on the...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 19:43hrs | 6 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chamisa has never been serious
On Monday last week, principals of the Political Actors Dialogue (POLAD) met at the Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs offices in Harare to deliberate on electoral reforms. This was ...Published: 21 Jun 2021 at 06:01hrs | | by Nobleman Runyanga
Young college students abusing family planning pills to stop periods
SHOCKING details have emerged that some female students at tertiary institutions around the country are using birth control pills to suppress their periods.One of the main reasons is that some...Published: 28 May 2021 at 07:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt should make up its mind - are sanctions a 'curse' or 'blessing' for country, or are they even real?
Every human being on this planet has faced, is facing, and will face, challenges in this lifetime - some easily resolved, whilst others seemingly unsurmountable - however, what defines a "victor", or ...Published: 20 May 2021 at 10:08hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Why did Zimbabwe regime invest so much in our post-independence education, yet always insults our intelligence?
The Zimbabwe government has always prided itself in the phenomenal strides it made in the country's post-independence education, that witnessed the proliferation of schools to reach nearly all section...Published: 17 May 2021 at 10:25hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe regime's shameless incompetence
As per my usual daily routine, I pray to Jehovah God first, then converse with my wife and get my daily dose of the morning news (both local and international).I could not help being thunderst...Published: 02 Apr 2021 at 09:15hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
When Zimbabwean leaders are so fearful of their own citizens, it's not the nation's fault, but the leaders themselves
One thing that most of us in Zimbabwe grew up being bewildered with, was always watching on the daily main news bulletin, the president moving around completely surrounded by bodyguards - actually, he...Published: 23 Mar 2021 at 07:06hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe regime's shameless incompetence only serves to reinforce colonial stereotypes that Africans just talk but seldom delive
As per my usual daily routine, I pray to Jehovah God as the first thing I do (and, the first Person I talk to), then converse with my wife, and then get my daily dose of the morning news (both local a...Published: 19 Mar 2021 at 09:29hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Is there anything for Zimbabwe's presidium to be proud of, after turning country into a shameless charity case?
I honestly had all the intentions of attentively watching and following the live broadcast of the delivery, that arrived today at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare, of an addit...Published: 16 Mar 2021 at 17:17hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Bulawayo residents enduring sleepless nights
The Covid-19 outbreak has piled more misery on Bulawayo residents, who are enduring sleepless nights due to the irritating mosquito menace caused by council's failure to disinfect breeding sites, citi...Published: 07 Mar 2021 at 08:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Lawyer sues Econet over COVID-19 pandemic alerts
A HARARE lawyer, who recently lost a father through Covid-19, has taken Econet Wireless to court complaining about what he found as irritat...Published: 17 Feb 2021 at 06:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
AID to Africa is dead aid: It must be stopped
We need to ask ourselves critical questions; is foreign aid good for Africa? What purpose is it intended for? Is aid helping the people it is intended to assist in alleviating hunger and poverty in Af...Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 06:56hrs | 7 | by Nomazulu Thata
Mozambique presses for Zimbabwe military intervention
FRESH intricate details of back-to-back meetings by the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) Organ on Politics, Defence and Security have emerged, indicating that they failed to resolve a met...Published: 18 Dec 2020 at 06:20hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Woman kills sister's child for irritating her
A MUTARE woman is facing murder charges after stabbing her sister's nine-month-old baby accusing her of crying non-stop.The accused Natasha Mugwenjere (32) yesterday appeared before Mutare mag...Published: 13 Nov 2020 at 05:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
MDC-A divisions have crippled its diplomatic offensive against Zanu-PF
Divisions on how to handle perceived deficiencies of democracy in the SADC region have crippled the MDC-Alliance's diplomatic charm offensive. For example, opposition parties in Tanzania had expected ...Published: 05 Nov 2020 at 15:55hrs | | by Rungano Dzikira
Mastering art of 'villagising' cities
In Bishop Lazi's village, there lived this super-reclusive chap who, after a quarrel with his father over witchcraft, decided to build his own hut a spitting distance from the family homestead....Published: 20 Sep 2020 at 08:30hrs | | by Bishop Lazarus
All You Require To Know About Terpene Diluents and Flavorless Thickener
Your THC vape juice is nothing without a quality terpene diluent or thickener. Both of them play a huge role in preparing wax and distillates to become THC vape juice. Without them, it is impossible t...Published: 14 Aug 2019 at 07:04hrs | 6 | by Staff Writer
Joshua Nkomo's love letter to MaFuyana
BEFORE WhatsApp, Facebook posts and text messages, there were hand-written love letters and apparently of all the intriguing love stories in the heat of the liberation struggle nothing is much sweeter...Published: 28 Jun 2019 at 23:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Taming the Shrew' - Deaths on our Roads
Driving in Harare and in the highways of Zimbabwe has become distressful. Recent reports of high profile road traffic deaths refer. The traffic chaos has become a 'shrew.' There is urgent need to 'tam...Published: 19 Jun 2019 at 07:53hrs | 1 | by Engineer Tororiro Isaac Chaza PMP
Fired UK minister 'wanted to invade Zimbabwe'
Theresa May's former Defence Secretary, who was sacked this week following a leak inquiry, was dismissed following concerns about his plans to 'invade Africa' and risk war with China.Allies of...Published: 05 May 2019 at 18:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
'I NOW realise corruption is deep-root' confessed ED - nonsense, you are the godfather
"I now realise that corruption is deep-rooted. I thought that by pronouncing that let's fight corruption those who are corrupt will fear and stop; it's not like that. It's so rooted that you have to f...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 08:19hrs | | by Nomusa Garikai
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