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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 | 16 | by by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe in 2023: There is great disorder, chaos under the heavens
GEORGE Orwell wrote so much and so well that one day it became cause for a whole essay to explain to himself and the world why he wrote as such.In the essay of 1946, Why I Write, Orwell recoun...Published: 17 Jan 2023 at 05:49hrs | 81 | by Dr William Jethro Mpofu
'End of an era': Joyce Kazembe retire from Zec
Kazembe is the giant of modern Zimbabwe electoral landscape. For many Zimbabweans, her retirement today after 27 years of uninterrupted service at Electoral Supervisory Commission now, Zimbabwe Electo...Published: 06 Jul 2022 at 11:21hrs | 15 | by Farai Chirimumimba
Winning the masses for positive change
I had received satisfactory results from my Advanced Level exams at Ruya Adventist High School in early 2003. Due to my contiguity to the seat of educational power, I had been informed that Nathan and...Published: 19 Aug 2021 at 08:55hrs | | by Mutsa Murenje Sydney, Australia
Bravo to Chamisa and team MDC
Besides celebrating the High court dismissal of an appeal to interdict the about-to-start peoples congress in Gweru, we congradulate Advocate Nelson Chamisa for his courageous leadership against eleme...Published: 24 May 2019 at 21:22hrs | 2 | by Benny Gudo
A dying (public) intellectualism in Zimbabwe
THE late Masipula Sithole taught me (and many others) how to perceive and think about our country, Zimbabwe's politics.Not only formally via the university lecture room, but also more signific...Published: 23 Mar 2019 at 05:54hrs | | by Takura Zhangazha
How Mugabe pillaged the DRC and destroyed Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE'S former President, Robert Mugabe, in the August of 1998 sent about 11,000 troops, armoured vehicles and combat aircraft to the Democratic Republic of Congo.There was much discontent ...Published: 30 Sep 2018 at 08:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Violence damages MDC-T credibility
INTRA-PARTY violence currently engulfing the MDC-T and the party's propensity for resolving leadership squabbles through brutality have disproved the mantra that the opposition formation is deeply roo...Published: 09 Mar 2018 at 12:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Prof Jonathan Moyo: From pedigree political scientist to high profile political witch!
The man who once and severally gave Zimbabwean retired president, Robert Gabriel Mugabe, a most thorny political bed! The political scientist who once belonged to the stable of The Big Five intellectu...Published: 17 Jan 2018 at 14:17hrs | | by Reginald Thababi Gola
Mugabe's succession take another twist
RECENT remarks by President Robert Mugabe suggesting that none of his two deputies - Emmerson Mnangagwa and Phelekezela Mphoko - are considered "by the people" as suitable candidates to succeed hi...Published: 09 Mar 2017 at 05:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Heroes or herods Day ...political oxymoron of the day
The people of Zimbabwe celebrate Heroes day. A day set aside to remember the lives of disciplined, dedicated and brave sons and daughters who immensely contributed to the well being of our count...Published: 08 Aug 2016 at 15:19hrs | 1 | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira
Morgan Tsvangirai: Stepping down now is not an option
IT IS A PLATITUDE INGRAINED in the biblical doctrine times that where there's no vision the people perish. It will be a travesty of justice for President Morgan Tsvangirai to step down before he bankr...Published: 06 Oct 2015 at 06:13hrs | 1 | by Ntate Moruti Chadya Tapiwa Diamond
Qhubani Moyo, wake up and smell the coffee
On Sunday January 18 2015, The Sunday News published an article entitled; Civil society anti-prepaid water meters mislead residents.Naturally there are traditional names that I have always kno...Published: 25 Jan 2015 at 07:53hrs | | by Tendai Muchada
Will 2014 usher in an Egypt-style revolution in Zim? Part 1
Amid reports of Zimbabweans predicting a bleak future due to worsening economic challenges following what others see as rigged July 31 elections and a serious failure of leadership, questions are...Published: 01 Jan 2014 at 10:14hrs | 7 | by Dr Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Professor John Makumbe's daughter killed in car crash
Rumbidzai Makumbe, the daughter of the late leading academic Professor John Makumbe, died in a car accident on Tuesday around 5 pm near Chivhu.Rumbidzai who was a few months pregnant and hus...Published: 26 Dec 2013 at 19:03hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
'Mugabe to retire after elections,' says Tsvangirai
President Robert Mugabe is tired and will go into retirement after the next elections, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has said.Tsvangirai said this yesterday while addressing family an...Published: 17 Feb 2013 at 12:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dr Madhuku to hold door to door 'Vote No' campaigns
The National Constitution Assembly is set to hold door to door "Vote No" campaigns to the draft constitution during the forthcoming referendum, alleging that the process was not people driven. ...Published: 06 Feb 2013 at 05:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
When the giant totters off stage
The only time mankind admires infancy in manhood is when this comes as kindness and humility, never as a measure of mind. As I write this piece, I am still at a loss as to what exactly Tendai Biti, th...Published: 04 Feb 2013 at 05:08hrs | | by Nathaniel Manheru
MDC-T loses 8 senior members in 6 months
Speaking at the funeral of UZ lecturer Professor John Makumbe, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said his party had lost eight senior members in the past six months.Makumbe was a senior member ...Published: 01 Feb 2013 at 09:14hrs | | by SW Radio
MDC-T minister criticises MDC-T over violence slogan
Constitutional and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Eric Matinenga yesterday criticised his MDC-T party's slogan, saying it promotes violence and is not constructive.Minister Matinenga was spea...Published: 31 Jan 2013 at 04:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
'I am now a professional mourner,' says Tsvangirai
POLITICAL commentator and university lecturer Professor John Makumbe was laid to rest in rural Buhera on Wednesday - in the same constituency he hoped to represent as MP after the next elections....Published: 31 Jan 2013 at 04:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
'2013 elections will be tough,' says Biti
MDC-T secretary-general Tendai Biti yesterday said the forthcoming elections would be tough and probably the "most important after 1980 polls".He said the coming polls would be critical in th...Published: 30 Jan 2013 at 05:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Copac set to endorse draft constitution on Thursday
The 25-member Constitution Parliament Select Committee (COPAC) met in Harare this Tuesday and resolved to adopt the draft constitution on Thursday this week.The draft constitution was tabled b...Published: 29 Jan 2013 at 15:51hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Professor John Makumbe to be buried at his rural home
University of Zimbabwe lecturer Professor John Makumbe, who died in Harare on Saturday, will be buried at his rural home in Buhera on Wednesday.MDC-T spokesperson Mr Douglas Mwonzora said Pro...Published: 29 Jan 2013 at 04:42hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Simba Makoni's message on the death of Prof Makumbe
We learnt with shock and sadness of the sudden death of renowned academic, Professor John Makumbe.On behalf of the National Management Committee (NMC), and all members of Mavambo Kusile Dawn ...Published: 28 Jan 2013 at 05:25hrs | | by MKD
Prof Makumbe dies
A senior MDC-T official confirmed that Professor John Makumbe has died, the Zimeye reported today.MDC-T spokesman Douglas Mwonzora said Makumbe, who was a key member of his party, died at Arc...Published: 27 Jan 2013 at 14:05hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Why the proposed 2013 Zim election is the most significant
All indications point to a possible general election this year, especially with the significance of the coalition government principals finding common ground on the contentious constitutional draft. T...Published: 24 Jan 2013 at 10:25hrs | | by Mziwandile Ndlovu
Mugabe unlikely to call for elections in March
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe is unlikely to carry out his threat to make a unilateral call for elections in March because the new Constitution, a prerequisite for the poll, remains bogged down by unresolve...Published: 12 Jan 2013 at 18:22hrs | | by Mail & Guardian
Professor John Makumbe blasts MDC-T party
ASPRING MDC-T legislator for Buhera West Professor John Makumbe yesterday criticised his party for abandoning the people for the pleasures of Government. This, he said, contributed to th...Published: 21 Sep 2012 at 04:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Confusion over Mutambara's role in government
Zimbabwe's political crisis took another dramatic turn this week, following a weekend resolution by the SADC leaders not to recognize Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara as a Principal in the coal...Published: 23 Aug 2012 at 06:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF securing international funding
Concern remains high that Zanu-PF is securing international funding ahead of the next presidential elections, to recreate the 2008 election scenario that secured Robert Mugabe's place in power....Published: 22 Aug 2012 at 09:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe licenses two more private newspapers
Zimbabwe has licensed two more private newspapers, keeping alive the agenda of opening up the media space that has largely been preserved for state publications loyal to President Robert Mugabe and hi...Published: 02 Aug 2012 at 05:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
The bogeyman of white supremacy
The documentary "Mugabe and the White African" is quite unbearable to watch, more for its outrageous propaganda content and much less for the vile and depraved image of Robert Mugabe it vainly attempt...Published: 19 May 2012 at 09:09hrs | | by Reason Wafawarova
Mugabe going stronger
HARARE - Just next door, South Africans are reeling and anxious about Nelson Mandela's deteriorating health.At 93, the former anti-apartheid icon and South Africa's president is not only frail...Published: 12 Apr 2012 at 18:31hrs | | by WeekendPost
Malawians demand an apology from Prof Jonathan Moyo
Zanu-PF politburo member Jonathan Moyo has been slammed over his published conspiracy theories surrounding the death of Malawian President Bingu wa Mutharika and his attack on Nigerian prophet Temitop...Published: 12 Apr 2012 at 08:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Political 'meltdown' expected if Mugabe dies in office
A leading political analyst has warned that Zimbabwe will be plunged into a 'political meltdown' if Robert Mugabe was to die in office, amid ongoing speculation about the ageing Zanu-PF leader's heal...Published: 11 Apr 2012 at 11:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
NGOs are appendages of the MDC-T
Humanitarian assistance by Non-Governmental Organisations(NGOs) to host countries, the world over is a welcome move and commendable. When a country is facing natural disast...Published: 07 Mar 2012 at 11:32hrs | | by Mukachana Hanyani
Zimbabwe unity govt 'still dysfunctional' - analysts
Harare - When Zimbabwe's unity government was formed three years ago, the unlikely coupling of long-ruling Robert Mugabe and his rival Morgan Tsvangirai was seen as a stepping stone to new elections....Published: 17 Feb 2012 at 10:33hrs | | by AFP
Nyikayaramba promotion to bolster Zanu-PF ahead of polls
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe's unilateral promotion of Douglas Nyikayaramba to the rank of Major-General in the Zimbabwe National Army is a move aimed at strengthening Zanu PF's position ahead of crucial e...Published: 06 Jan 2012 at 11:07hrs | | by Staff Writer
Mugabe condones unprofessionalism in the country's security forces
The promotion of former 3 Infantry Brigade commander Brigadier-General Douglas Nyikayaramba to the rank of Major-General, is a clear indication President Robert Mugabe condones unprofessionalism in th...Published: 30 Dec 2011 at 22:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Felling of 'Nehanda tree' a good omen for change in Zim politics
A city of Harare council truck carrying out repair work knocked down the tree, an Harare landmark considered by some to have magical powers. Some Zimbabweans think the death of the "Nehanda tree" is...Published: 09 Dec 2011 at 10:20hrs | 23 | by -
Luke Tamborinyoka had to read about his boss, Tsvangirai's marriage in the Herald
Marutenga naZvanyanya/Sim-ukaiwo mupembere/Gwenya-mbira svika pedo/Uitewo makorokoto/Nhai maiwee-e kani tofara isu/Imi amaiwee-e kani tofara! Hurray, Nelson Mandela has turned 12!This w...Published: 28 Nov 2011 at 05:13hrs | 1 | by Nathaniel Manheru
Zimbabwe's king of bling known for his bling parties and ostentatious living
Johannesburg - Zimbabwean property mogul Philip Chiyangwa does not have power or respect, but his money may very well be able to buy it.Branded the "Kenny Kunene of Zimbabwe", Chiyangwa is kno...Published: 21 Nov 2011 at 06:00hrs | 2 | by Nhlalo Ndaba, City Press
MDC-T in another Copac boob, undermines people from Matabeleland
HARARE - THE Movement for Democratic Change formation led by Prime Minister Mr Morgan Tsvangirai has done it again at Copac.This time around the party has only four representatives fro...Published: 28 Sep 2011 at 18:18hrs | 1 | by Bekithemba Nhlanhla Ncube
First Zim politician to voluntarily surrender power
Constitutional and Parliamentary Affairs minister Eric Matinenga may become the first politician in post-independent Zimbabwe to voluntarily surrender power and privileges of political office, NewsD...Published: 16 Sep 2011 at 12:43hrs | 1 | by received through send us
'Whiteman' Makumbe to contest Buhera West House of Assembly seat
UNIVERSITY of Zimbabwe lecturer Dr John Makumbe has set the stage for a bruising showdown with Constitutional and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Eric Matinenga after he declared his interest in the la...Published: 11 Sep 2011 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Morgan Tsvangirai develops cold feet
PRIME Minister Morgan Tsvangirai is hesitant to rebuke Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T) officials who tore into pieces his leadership credentials in secret meetings with United States diplomats...Published: 10 Sep 2011 at 08:33hrs | | by Njabulo Ncube
Zimbabwe General Mujuru's death leaves leadership vacuum: analysts
The mysterious death of Zimbabwe's former army chief Solomon Mujuru, an influential member of the ruling ZANU-PF party widely regarded as a kingmaker, has left a vacuum on the country's political sce...Published: 02 Sep 2011 at 18:42hrs | | by AFP
Zesa load shedding caused the fire that killed Mujuru
A forensic expert scours part of the Beatrice farmhouse badly-damaged by a fire which killed struggle hero Solomon Mujuru early Tuesday....Published: 16 Aug 2011 at 17:18hrs | | by AP
Revolution: Betrayal versus reason
A SLAVE who does not organise his own rebellion deserves no pity for his lot. He alone is responsible for his misfortune, especially if he harbours illusions in the dubious assurances of a master's pr...Published: 28 Jul 2011 at 05:12hrs | | by Reason Wafawarova
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