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Biti's new political outfit: Another desperate stunt from a failed politician
Tendai Biti is back again, but instead of bringing something new or worthwhile to Zimbabwe's political landscape, he returns with yet another recycled and empty formation, now parading the once-insign...Published: 11 Jul 2025 at 15:29hrs | 3051 | by Staff reporter
Woman gets rewarded for being lost at Trabablas Interchange
Patience Guni, the Harare woman who recently went viral after sharing her confusing experience navigating the newly constructed Trabablas Interchange, has been generously rewarded by the contractor re...Published: 29 Jun 2025 at 11:19hrs | 555 | by Staff reporter
Geza apologizes to opposition for past atrocities
In a move that has raised eyebrows, expelled Zanu-PF Central Committee member Blessed Geza has publicly issued a grovelling apology to opposition members for his involvement in brutal operations that ...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 05:48hrs | 2582 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa bounces back
OPPOSITION leader Nelson Chamisa continues to apply pressure on SADC, nine months after last year’s chaotic general elections, revealing in a Monday statement that the regional body is giving the ma...Published: 27 May 2024 at 17:19hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
There is evidence to prove CCC is Zanu PF team B in all but name and it's foolish to deny it
There is a mountain of evidence to prove that MDC/CCC is Zanu PF team B in all but name. MDC/CCC leaders, especially during and since the 2008 to 2013 GNU, have played the role of Zimbab...Published: 10 Apr 2024 at 22:28hrs | 9 | by Wilbert Mukori
ZANU PF has dismally failed
The Zanu PF government continues to fail the majority of the people. All hope is now lost. The majority of people who are now finding it hard to eke out a living and put food on their tables. We shoul...Published: 04 Apr 2024 at 15:40hrs | 3 | by Leonard Koni
Mthuli Mthuli gives in to MPs' demands
FINANCE minister, Mthuli Ncube, has been forced to increase the budget allocation for Parliament to curry favour with legislators after they threatened not to pass his 'anti-poor' budget.Membe...Published: 20 Dec 2023 at 06:13hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF MPs press Mthuli Ncube to raise their salaries
Zanu-PF MPs pressed finance minister Mthuli Ncube to raise their salaries and commit to give them houses and Toyota Land Cruisers before passing his budget on Thursday.Comparing themselves to ...Published: 16 Dec 2023 at 17:38hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
Sengezo a tortoise on a lamp post
ZIMBABWE is the only country in Africa which spends much of its resources conducting by-elections for the whole term whilst unemployment is hovering above 90% with street vending hitting very high lev...Published: 11 Oct 2023 at 21:55hrs | 3 | by Leonard Koni
So anyone who exposes Zim regime's crookedness is a 'puppet of the West'!
There are things on this planet which are just plainly bizarre, ridiculous and even comedic!Only that their serious implications stop people as myself cracking my ribs in a fit of laughter....Published: 10 Sep 2023 at 13:08hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
A free and fair election will heal Zimbabwe
The Zanu PF's government crack on the opposition, abuse of human rights, and failure to embrace and tolerate divergent views makes it harder for the party to appeal both to regional and international ...Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 21:27hrs | 2 | by Leonard Koni
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
Landlord's illicit affairs exposed
A Harare man was exposed in court for having extra marital affairs with his tenants.Yvonne Chita, who was seeking a peace order against her husband Itirayi Mapinga, also accused him of domesti...Published: 25 Jun 2023 at 09:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa to win 2023 Election
Since the 1990s the Zimbabwean political landscape has been shaped by political succession fighting raging within the ruling party. The internal fights have been prolonged and leaving the majority of ...Published: 21 Jun 2023 at 21:47hrs | 1 | by Leonard Koni
'One year under arbitrary detention in my oppressor's prison'
Chikurubi Maximum Security PrisonChikurubi FarmHarareTo My DEAR Zimbabweans,Regional and Worldwide FriendsWhere ever they may be found14 June 2023DEAR Z...Published: 14 Jun 2023 at 12:24hrs | 16 | by Job Wiwa Sikhala
Of patriotism, Mahere and Zanu-PF's duplicity
NOW that the hubbub and furore over Fadzayi Mahere's submission at a recent UN summit in Geneva, Switzerland, has substantially died down, it is time for a sober, frank and honest reflection on whethe...Published: 14 Jun 2023 at 06:35hrs | 1 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
Matebeleland leaders urged to work together to develop region
Umzingwane National Assembly member Levy Mayihlome has said there is urgent need for unity among leaders in the Matebeleland region so that there is shared vision on development.Addressing a m...Published: 12 Jun 2023 at 06:27hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
ConCourt tosses Mwonzora challenge against delimitation report
The Constitutional Court (ConCourt) has dismissed MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora's bid to delay elections due this year through an application that sought nullification of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commis...Published: 08 May 2023 at 19:11hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Charumbira in fix over sex assault storm
CHIEF's council president Fortune Charumbira has been urged to step down after his niece reported him to the police for allegedly sexually abusing her.Charumbira, who is also the Pan-African P...Published: 23 Apr 2023 at 07:50hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Supporting someone merely because he can remove Mnangagwa is dangerous for Zimbabwe!
Change for the sake of change is the most dangerous thing!Have we ever wondered why there are some people who appear unable to sustain a relationship - who appear perennially divorcing!...Published: 14 Mar 2023 at 16:50hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Biti delaying assault trial'
Deputy Prosecutor-General Mr Michael Reza last Friday accused Tendai Biti of trying to delay his assault trial, again, after his lawyer Mr Alec Muchadehama said he intended to mount another applicatio...Published: 27 Feb 2023 at 07:11hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's tragedy is being led by a coward!
Over the past few days, I was in the breath-taking mountain city of Mutare - attending a dear cousin's funeral.During this visit to this captivating and awe-inspiring place - besides the immer...Published: 24 Feb 2023 at 18:11hrs | 12 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe needs new blood
The volatile political and social situation in the country is a reflection of what was left by the former President Robert Mugabe and Emmerson Mnangagwa has managed to perfect the art of bad governanc...Published: 23 Jan 2023 at 16:31hrs | 3 | by Leonard Koni
The goal should never be simply removing ZANU PF but electing a better government!
Recently, I came across Twitter posts made by the 'new kid on the block', Robert Chapman - who leads a political party named the Democratic Union of Zimbabwe (DUZ).However, what grabbed my att...Published: 21 Jan 2023 at 18:22hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Civil servants grovelling for housing stands isn't economic development but shameful retrogression
It was one of the most painful and heartrending sights! There are very few incidents that are so harrowing and sink the heart, as watching grown-ups - grovelling for things which, in a normal ...Published: 05 Jan 2023 at 13:22hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
ZESA and government corruption and incompetence to blame for perennial power challenges in Zimbabwe
As I write this article, I am preparing for a scheduled eight-hour power outage - from 08:00 to 17:00 hours - and, as can be seen, translates into an enti...Published: 03 Dec 2022 at 11:57hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Sikhosana thanks fans with track Khiwa
Sikhosana Buhlungu feels like a blessed man and appreciates the outpouring of love from fans and well-wishers who catapulted his life from the doldrums of poverty and transformed it into the man he is...Published: 10 Nov 2022 at 04:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Church leaders campaigning for ED akin to Jesus' apostles campaigning for Pontius Pilate!
It is undeniable that the Christian Church, particularly over the past centuries - after its institutionalization by the Roman Empire, through Constantine the Great, over 1,700 years ago - has been a ...Published: 04 Oct 2022 at 17:46hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
#OpenLetterToMyPresident: I'm sure you can do better
Dear Mr President, Can you put us the people of Zimbabwe first. Can you work hard to make Zimbabwe a better place?Can you ...Published: 19 Sep 2022 at 18:08hrs | 7 | by N Phiri
Mnangagwa regime has turned Zimbabweans into the laughing stock of the world!
I remember those yesteryears of international travel in my childhood, as if they were only a few days ago!How, when I was chosen to represent Zimbabwe and the southern African region at a scou...Published: 25 Aug 2022 at 20:24hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Does Zimbabwe ruling elite have capacity to court spouses without instilling fear?
During a recent conversation with a friend, I expressed how incomprehensible it was that someone with high levels of intelligence would even consider bein...Published: 02 Jul 2022 at 21:54hrs | 12 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
MDC-T Harare chair dumps party, joins Chamisa's CCC
MDC-T Harare provincial chairman Zivai Mhetu has ditched the Douglas Mwonzora led opposition party which he described as a ‘dead donkey', to join Nelson Chamisa's Citizens Coalition for Change....Published: 14 Jun 2022 at 06:45hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa hails church
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has hailed the church as a key component of nation building, calling on the people to value the word of God in fostering unity for economic development.Speaking at the Afri...Published: 13 Jun 2022 at 06:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa preaches unity
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday showed his preaching skills calling on the nation to value the word of God in fostering unity towards the development of the country.The President emphasised the ...Published: 12 Jun 2022 at 08:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
IDs registration requirements streamlined
Government has streamlined requirements for the issuance of national civic documents to make it easier for those who have been facing challenges, while people have to register to vote to defend the co...Published: 12 Jun 2022 at 08:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
King Mzilikazi's 'heirs' tussle
TWO rivals to the Ndebele throne are at each other's throat over who is the rightful heir to the kingship.Ndebele throne claimant Bulelani Collins Khumalo has surfaced, urging people of Matabe...Published: 24 May 2022 at 07:26hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Populace must be wary of Zanu-PF's poor governance
I DO not begrudge Zimbabwe's much-touted "highest economic growth rate in Africa" — why would any right-thinking citizen not wish to live happily and prosperously, in a well-developed country, where...Published: 19 May 2022 at 06:38hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa claims sabotage
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday appealed to the youth to expose businesses "sabotaging the economy" saying the prevailing economic crisis was being engineered to topple him.Speaking at ...Published: 06 May 2022 at 06:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Our country is being mortgaged
THE biggest story last week was that the world's largest private metal trader and second-largest oil dealer, Trafigura Group shall be paid US$225,6 million by nickel and gold-mining subsidiaries of St...Published: 02 May 2022 at 08:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe regime has no capacity to 'improve the lives' of citizens!
I do not know the people of Epworth - a periurban settlement on the outskirts of the capital Harare - but, scenes of them celebrating the official commiss...Published: 24 Apr 2022 at 08:12hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zec must allow for external audit of voters' roll
THE proposal by electoral watchdog, Zimbabwe Election Support Network (Zesn), for the under-fire Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) to consider engaging independent auditors to scrutinise the v...Published: 01 Mar 2022 at 05:35hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Boys suffer sexual abuse in silence'
A REPORT by Farm Orphans Support Trust (Fost) has revealed that boys also suffer sexual abuse, yet it was going unreported.The study was done in collaboration with the department of Social Dev...Published: 07 Feb 2022 at 05:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Does ED know that Zimbabwe is his country too?
In every house there are bound to be challenges.They may be insignificant, manageable, or seemingly insurmountable.However, no matter how big or small they may appear on the surface, t...Published: 03 Feb 2022 at 16:27hrs | 10 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chief begs for another coup
In a daring move alien to Zimbabwean traditional leaders, Chief Murinye born Ephias Munodawafa who recently castigated the President Emmerson Mnangagwa administration for failing to deal with corrupti...Published: 25 Dec 2021 at 09:32hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa panics over criticism
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga on Friday issued a chilling threat to traditional leaders, warning that they would be stripped of their positions for criticising the Zanu-PF government.Pre...Published: 19 Dec 2021 at 06:51hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Chief warns Mnangagwa
A DARING chief has warned President Emmerson Mnangagwa that he faces losing 2023 elections if he fails to rein in corrupt acolytes.Chief Murinye, born Ephias Munodawafa of Masvingo, made the u...Published: 16 Dec 2021 at 23:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Not even ZANU PF late presidents are laid at the national heroes acre!
The first ZANU president, Ndabaningi Sithole, was deposed by Robert Gabriel Mugabe (who had been the party's secretary general) in 1975 - in an internal coup, whose constitutionality was questionable....Published: 18 Nov 2021 at 18:25hrs | 12 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa must take notes from Hichilema
ZAMBIAN President Hakainde Hichilema chose to cut expenses by using a commercial flight. He flew to Glasgow, Scotland, with a delegation of about 10 officials.What was the purpose of President...Published: 05 Nov 2021 at 06:47hrs | 1 | by Leonard Koni
ZANLA/ZANU did not liberate Matabeleland
To say that ZANU and it's razmataz armed wing, ZANLA, liberated Matabeleland and therefore are our leaders, comrades or heroes, is as good as claiming that the Rhodesian Army and government liberated ...Published: 01 Nov 2021 at 00:20hrs | 8 | by Israel Dube
Aren't Zimbabwe ruling elite ashamed when citizens have to beg to stay in foreign lands?
Imagine your spouse and children having to flee from home, due to your abusive, cruel, and irresponsible behavior - which had resulted in their untold hunger and unspeakable suffering - thereafter, se...Published: 25 Oct 2021 at 15:16hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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