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Mutsvangwas are dummy sucking cry babies!
It is intriguing to see how loud the cruel and oppressive wail when they are given the taste of their own medicine.We have seen the tears of the savagery late President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mug...Published: 27 May 2024 at 20:03hrs | 6 | by Israel Dube
Ndebeles will never be good enough for the rabid tribalists
Being born into a Ndebele, Kalanga or Sotho family in Zimbabwe can be a bewildering, challenging and frustrating affair. If you were born in Bulilima, Matabeleland South, like Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo ...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 08:15hrs | 6 | by Tafiranyika @tafimhaka
Colourful place names of Rhodesia and their origin
THE TRACING of place names in a country in Africa can be both fascinating and frustrating. One must know – or quickly learn – something about history, about geography and the origins of word...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 17:59hrs | 50 | by Phillippa Berlyn with some amendments by Tony Tanser
'Shona people do not exist in Zimbabwe' Hopewell Chin'ono says
In his thought-provoking opinion piece, journalist Hopewell Rugoho-Chin'ono challenges the conventional notion of a unified "Shona" tribe in Zimbabwe. He argues that this commonly accepted label is a ...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 12:04hrs | | by Nkululeko Nkomo
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 | 34 | by Israel Dube
Mnangagwa says, 'Vote Zanu-PF for accelerated development'
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has urged Zimbabweans to rally behind Zanu-PF in next month's harmonised elections for accelerated development and in defence of the country's independence and freedom.He s...Published: 03 Jul 2023 at 07:06hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Robert Mugabe Jnr attends Mnangagwa rally
Zanu-PF will always respect and honour the legacy of the party's founding fathers in the spirit of unity and harmony as is shown in the strong bond between Emmerson Mnangagwa Junior and Robert Mugabe ...Published: 03 Jul 2023 at 07:04hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says, 'Let's vote to stay our own masters'
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has urged Zimbabweans to rally behind Zanu-PF in next month's harmonised elections for accelerated development and in defence of the country's independence and freedom.He s...Published: 03 Jul 2023 at 07:03hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Mnangangwa's full speech at yesterday's Bulilima rally
WHEN Jesus was born the three wise men came from the East, Zanu-PF has wise men, they are the chosen ones who were instructed by Jehovah to fight this war of liberating the country.You who are...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 07:42hrs | 12 | by Dambudzo Mnangagwa
A vote to remain masters of our own destiny
Here we reproduce excerpts of President Mnangagwa's speech to Zanu-PF supporters at Nyele Primary School in Bulilima, Matebeleland South province, yesterday.SalutationsWhen Jesus was b...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 07:39hrs | 17 | by Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa
Mnangagwa fooled us
Former Zanu-PF youth leader Godfrey Tsenengamu says he supported President Emmerson Mnangagwa to take over power because he believed the former vice president had learnt the ropes after serving under ...Published: 18 Jun 2023 at 08:43hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Kasukuwere running against time to shake off 'violent' tag
WHEN former Cabinet minister Savior Kasukuwere announced that he would be standing in the upcoming presidential elections on August 23, many people were left trying to figure out his motivation and po...Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 08:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga will never rule Zimbabwe while Karangas watch
"Dunderhead", is how the biggest Zimbabwe gold smuggling syndicate describes Zimbabwe Vice President Constantino Chiwenga. It is fascinating that even the criminals are aware of this fact. His below p...Published: 12 Mar 2023 at 08:12hrs | 398 | by Israel Dube
ZANU-PF Youths ready for elections
ZANU-PF youths in Mashonaland Central proved to be ready for elections after they came in large numbers to meet their leaders on Sunday ...Published: 11 Jul 2022 at 01:00hrs | 8 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Chiweshe
Oliver Mtukudzi releases latest album 'Abiangi'
My Better Half, the latest duet from the late music icon Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi's features a fellow Zimbabwe Afro-fusion musician, Mbeu.The song, released by Gallo Record Company and Tuku Musi...Published: 08 Feb 2022 at 07:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Is Zimbabwe a nation or just a country?
THE question is often asked "Where did Zimbabwe go wrong?" but it is not necessarily a helpful question. Any attempt to pin down what has gone wrong to one single factor like corruption or bad governa...Published: 31 Dec 2021 at 00:06hrs | 11 | by Miriam Tose Majome
Boom secrete out-Fortune Charumbira is a Zanupf Agent!
The person responsible for blowing Chiefs Council President, Fortune Charumbira's cover is none other than himself. He did it in broad day light at a Zanupf annual conference last month. And this he s...Published: 20 Nov 2021 at 16:39hrs | 10 | by Israel Dube
Zanu-PF factional firestorm worsens
THE Zanu-PF factional firestorm has continued raging, with officials blatantly defying last week's injunction by the politburo - its highest decision-making organ between congresses - as they continue...Published: 10 Sep 2021 at 18:53hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Shona on Facebook
SHONA, a Zimbabwean language, has become among first African languages to be recognised by Facebook as an alternative that users can use on the social media platform.Shona is predominantly spo...Published: 15 Aug 2021 at 08:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
'2020 was challenging, but local tourism is resilient'
IT is that time again when we reflect on the year that was. The year 2020 came to a close yesterday and yes, it had its joys and sorrows.I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to the t...Published: 01 Jan 2021 at 07:48hrs | 1 | by Givemore Chidzidzi
Khupe aide in Harvest House doorstep retreat, feared abduction
THERE was drama in front of the MDC's Harvest House headquarters Wednesday when MDC-T acting national spokesperson Khaliphani Phugeni refused to enter the building to address journalists for his sched...Published: 01 Oct 2020 at 07:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga is Joshua Nkomo of Mashonaland
Like Joshua Nkomo, Chiwenga is too generous with political power. Imagine a man who spent grueling weeks at the Blue Roof and State House in 2017 wrestling for political power from the late President ...Published: 08 Sep 2020 at 08:41hrs | | by Israel Dube
Visit Mashonaland Central for that unique experience
The Korekore traditional dances, songs and cuisine are a complete tourists attraction on their own, they can hold fort when it comes to countryside entertainment in Mash. Central Province. Eve...Published: 28 May 2019 at 18:24hrs | | by Thomas Murisa
Patriotic Union of MaNdebeleland
While I was going through my archives I came across the Election Manifesto below. Quite interesting.PATRIOTIC UNION OF MANDEBELELAND (PUMA)ELECTION MANIFES...Published: 21 May 2019 at 12:35hrs | 12 | by PUMA
How Matebeleland could immediately prosper itself
Matebeleland is the most potentially wealthiest Nation in the entire Southern Hemisphere of this planet. What we need to do, to tap into that wealth, are a few simple, but educated steps.The f...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 06:35hrs | 1 | by Multiverse Dungani
Catholic priest speaks on Mtukudzi
I didn't intend to write anything on Tuku at this time because there is so much going on out there. The nation and the world is struggling to come to terms with his passing, condolence message...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 06:35hrs | 1 | by Fr Dominic Tomuseni SJ
The Ndebele King and my Pragmatic Shona Vision
Civilisation started with problem solving. When our Homo Habilis ancestors noticed that they were physically less powerful than the buffalos in the forest whose meat they wanted to eat, they used the ...Published: 04 Mar 2018 at 16:57hrs | 1 | by Ryton Dzimiri
Mnangagwa in a quandary as coup d'etat group faces split
The execution of a coup d'etat functions in the same way as staging an armed robbery. Planning is not a problem, implementation not a problem, however, the biggest challenge is sharing of spoils. This...Published: 25 Feb 2018 at 10:33hrs | 1 | by Israel Dube
Mashona vs AmaNdebele: A legacy of disgusting racism
Being born into an Ndebele family in Zimbabwe can be a bewildering, challenging and frustrating affair. If you were born in Bulilima, Matabeleland South, like Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo was, in 191...Published: 02 Feb 2018 at 09:37hrs | | by Tafi Mhaka
If Khupe cannot lead MDC-T it means minority tribes cannot rule the country
A political commentator Dumisani O Nyongolo Nkomo has said if MDC-T Vice President Thokozani Khupe can not lead the party this sets wrong precedence that minority tribes will not rule the country....Published: 18 Jan 2018 at 07:01hrs | | by STephen Jakes
The Zezurization of The Zimbabwean State
Anyone who dreams of partitioning this country along tribal lines or whatever means is possessed by Legion." (Biblical man possessed by many demons)These words came out of the foul-mouthed and...Published: 29 Nov 2017 at 15:06hrs | | by Israel Dube, MLO Secretary for Information and Publicity
Mnangagwa, the cost of betraying Joshua Nkomo's truth
Mzilikazi was a gallant Nation builder who blessed Zimbabwe with a diverse heritage of leadership. When he arrived in Zimbabwe in 1830, he fought and conquered the Karanga people and made peace with t...Published: 07 Nov 2017 at 07:12hrs | | by Ryton Dzimiri
Mnangagwa wakes up after 37 years to find that Zimbabwe is a Zezuru dynasty
When Emmerson Mnangagwa was elevated to the post of Vice President, Karangas and a few others who do not have full knowledge of their own party, including Mnangagwa, himself, exploded into wild celebr...Published: 06 Nov 2017 at 15:30hrs | | by Israel Dube
Mthwakazi party blames Mugabe for tribalism
Mthwakazi Republic Party has said if truth be told President Robert Mugabe and his party created tribalism in 1963 when they connived to break away from ZAPU which was a unifying force then.Th...Published: 12 Oct 2017 at 06:53hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Karanga people under attack - Zodwa Wabantu rescues Masvingo
Karanga people are clever. Korekore people are uneducated. All Ndebeles want to do is drink, burn meat over fire and dance, if they are not stabbing people. Manyika people learn a few English words an...Published: 25 Sep 2017 at 18:38hrs | | by Jera
Concern over rising intra-party fights, tribal tension
THE Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) has expressed concern over rising tribal tensions and intra-party fights as the country gears for the 2018 general elections.The ZPP, in its latest violence-mo...Published: 19 Sep 2017 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Karangas wake up after 37 years to find that Zimbabwe is a Zezuru dynasty
When Emmerson Mnangagwa was elevated to the post of Vice President, Karangas and a few others who do not have full knowledge of their own party, including Mnangagwa, himself, exploded into wild celebr...Published: 11 Sep 2017 at 11:16hrs | | by Israel Dube
Prophet Magaya warm heartfelt on Madoma People
Life is in categories/levels. There are people who are born with silver platter in there mouth, others struggle to get a single meal a day. The Doma or vaDoma (singular muDoma), also known as Dema, ar...Published: 29 Aug 2017 at 15:07hrs | 1 | by Enos Denhere
Mukupe hits back at Kasukuwere
Zanu-PF Harare East legislator Terence Mukupe has hit back at Zanu-PF National Political Commissar Saviour Kasukuwere after he threatened to deal with him in the forthcoming general elections....Published: 24 Jul 2017 at 18:37hrs | 1 | by Ndou Paul
Kasukuwere says 'sorry'?
Embattled Zanu-PF National Political Commissar Saviour Kasukuwere yesterday indicated that he imposed candidates in Harare before apologising to the province.Kasukuwere is under fire for impos...Published: 24 Jul 2017 at 07:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
This tribal display of Nkosana Moyo stinks to higher heavens! He is already an outstanding candidate without it!
His mother is Ndebele, his father is Karanga, his wife is Manyika! All this ethnic display will extend division in the country, a country already mired by tribalistic affiliations. Most people have ac...Published: 14 Jul 2017 at 09:48hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
President Mugabe attacks Mnangagwa in front of Zanu-PF youths
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe yesterday fired warning shots at Zanu PF factions, although most of his attacks seemed targeted at Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his loyalists, accusing them of being t...Published: 01 Jul 2017 at 10:40hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Growing tribal tensions fueled by Zanu-pf succession battles will lead to the disintegration of Zimbabwe
Tribal sparks have been flying ever since other Shona tribes especially the Karanga have awaken to the glaring fact that Zimbabwe is a state captured by the Zezuru and Korekore. This discovery has cau...Published: 23 Feb 2017 at 07:44hrs | | by Israel Dube, MLO Secretary for Information and Public Affairs
Learning sciences in local languages: now is the time
Let's talk about the philosophy of natural sciences. The mention of the word philosophy frightens many a people. Philosophy requires deep thought. Because the average person dislikes cranking his own ...Published: 06 Feb 2017 at 14:51hrs | | by Chigumbu Warikandwa
Ambitious 'Lizard' Mnangagwa will never rule Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a Zezuru/Korekore paradise. It is fine for ambitious Mnangagwa and his Lacoste faction to flirt with the idea of taking over power in Zimbabwe but that will remain a pipe dream.Mug...Published: 16 Jan 2017 at 11:38hrs | | by Israel Dube
Reporter pours cold water on Girls' performance at Grade 7
From a woman's point of view, it was one of the best headings in the Saturday 3rd December edition of the "Chronicle ": (Girls outshine boys at Grade 7). What an achievement. It is clear the girls had...Published: 05 Dec 2016 at 13:52hrs | | by Mildred Mkandla - ZAPU National Secretary for Education
History taught at Zimbabwe school distorted and biased
A political analyst Petros Joseph Dube has said the history being taught at Zimbabwean schools has a lot of distortions and is biased against the Ndebeles."The history taught in our sch...Published: 25 Nov 2016 at 05:54hrs | 3 | by Stephen Jakes
Simunye set to pre-launch on the 26th November
Simunye Bereavement Trust is a new Community organisation in the UK, which is to transform the bereavement by being flexible and geared towards its clients. Death is a thief, no one ever knows...Published: 19 Nov 2016 at 14:13hrs | 1 | by Thulani Nkala
Daisy finds her voice
SHE is known to lurk somewhere in the background — be it at her husband's live shows or his music business in general. Her husband takes every opportunity to parade her and to shower her with all ki...Published: 03 Jul 2016 at 15:55hrs | | by Mtandazo Dube
Devolution of Power instills a sense of ownership of governance and Patriotism - ZAPU
ZAPU held celebratory event to mark Culture day which was celebrated throughout the world on Saturday 21 May 2016, at which the party said embracing, appreciation and celebration of cultural diversity...Published: 24 May 2016 at 11:36hrs | 1 | by Iphithule Thembani kaMaphosa
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