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ZLWVA endorses Chiwenga
The Zimbabwe Liberation War Victims Association (ZLWVA) has extended their heartfelt gratitude to Vice President who was honoured by Chitepo School of Ideology recently.In a statement by ZLWVA...Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 10:48hrs | 3563 | by Simbarashe Sithole
A leader who fears prison will always imprison his opponents!
Fear can be a tyrannical leader's downfall!There is a peculiar irony in how some leaders choose to deal with their political opponents, journalists, and human rights defenders—imprisonment. ...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 22:21hrs | 429 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe politics is no game for naive thinkers
They say hope is for people who cannot see the truth! There are those hopeful one day Zanu-PF will stop governing Zimbabwe, yet the truth is speaking against their hope.In a candid conversatio...Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 05:17hrs | 2 | by Gibson Nyikadzino
'Agenda MUST be written by Africans for Africans!' demanded Chiwenga. Prelude to bar EU election observers
"We are confronted by wars which are sure to remake the global order as we have known it until now. Africa must jealously guard against her interests and position in the unfolding global drama. We are...Published: 30 Apr 2023 at 10:49hrs | 6 | by Wilbert Mukori
Zimbabweans will wake up after elections…well, hopefully!
Yesterday, during a relative's burial, I had a wonderful opportunity to mix and mingle with friends, family, neighbors and people from all walks of life. In these interactions - especially wit...Published: 29 Apr 2023 at 07:00hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Al Jazeera Gold Mafia exposed Mnangagwa as corrupt dunderhead. Charamba threats will not put gene back
The Al Jazeera Zimbabwe's Gold Mafia documentary uncovered the details of gold smuggling and money laundering that has left all those involved stack naked with nowhere to hide. Zanu PF has hit the pan...Published: 31 Mar 2023 at 10:30hrs | 2 | by Wilbert Mukori
'Zimbabweans are serial plan B people!' Where is plan B if millions are in the dark and starving
"Zimbabwe did not become a failed state overnight. The collapse of the country happened over a period of decades, starting as early as the 1980s," wrote Malaika Mahlatsi in an article circulating in m...Published: 15 Dec 2022 at 10:01hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'What kind of leaders will an armed struggle throw up?' - we should have considered and have paid dearly for our folly
During India's struggle for home rule, especially during the years when some felt Mahatma Gandhi's passive resistance was going nowhere, the question did arise on whether they should wage an armed str...Published: 06 Feb 2021 at 20:25hrs | 1 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
The limits of mass protest in a dictatorship
HONG KONG is not Beijing. And July 1, 2019, is not June 4, 1989. First of all, in 1989, the violence in China came almost entirely from the side of the government; the weeks of demonstrations in Beiji...Published: 10 Jul 2019 at 08:04hrs | | by Ian Buruma
The footprint of Mandela!
Many years ago in Transkei in a small village of Mvezo in Qunu, something strange happened. Not only was it strange but it shook the whole village.A woman named Nosekeni woke early in the morn...Published: 05 Jul 2019 at 10:31hrs | 1 | by Eric Shikobela
Open letter to Tajamuka leaders
Attention: Promise Mukwananzi and your entire mercenary leagueYour pseudo campaign for an indefinite stayaway has dismally failed. The failure has erase...Published: 02 Jul 2019 at 08:52hrs | 19 | by Erasmus Pongo
Youth poverty and unemployment: Revisiting the January 14 violent protests
The violent disturbances that rocked Harare and other major cities in August 2018 and January 2019 saw an unprecedented numbers of youths participating. To ignore the reasons why these young people to...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 11:24hrs | | by Brightface Mutema
Mwonzora is a friendly but difficult opponent
AS THE eagerly-anticipated MDC congress looms large, alliances, vitriol and realignments are taking centre stage in the country's largest opposition movement.Deputy Chief Writer Tendai Kamhung...Published: 31 Mar 2019 at 16:45hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora confident of beating Chamisa
MDC secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora, says he has the capacity to lead the country's biggest opposition political party if the structures nominate him to contest for that position at the MDC congres...Published: 30 Mar 2019 at 18:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa is sincere about change' - so why did he rig the elections
"What kind of leaders would the armed struggle throw up?" Was the rhetorical question Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India, and the other leaders asked thems...Published: 27 Dec 2018 at 07:29hrs | 2 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Forgive Chamisa he is undergoing emotional trauma' says MDC youth leader
The Secretary General of MDC Youth Assembly Discent Bajila has claimed that Nelson Chamisa is undergoing emotional trauma after his alleged abduction attempt by the dreaded Central Intelligence Organi...Published: 15 Nov 2018 at 16:48hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe to receive drugs, ambulances from India
Indian Vice-President Shri Venkaiah Naidu, who left the country yesterday, assured President Mnangagwa that his country will offer immediate assistance to Zimbabwe's health sector, in what has come as...Published: 05 Nov 2018 at 05:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
India announces $300m line of credit to Zimbabwe
Indian Vice President, Mr Venkaiah Naidu has left the country after a successful visit which saw him announcing a US$310 million line of credit for the upgrading of Hwange Thermal Power Station and an...Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 19:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
July 30 gives Zimbabwe opportunity to break from past
The upcoming election is a great opportunity for Zimbabweans in general, for the current political leadership and even for the ousted dictator, himself, I will explain why.Of course, for the m...Published: 18 Jul 2018 at 07:39hrs | | by Charles Kangai
The foot print of Mandela!
Many years ago in Transkei in a small village of Mvezo in Qunu, something strange happened, this was not only strange but it shook the whole village. A woman named Nosekeni woke early in the morning t...Published: 05 Jul 2018 at 11:50hrs | 2 | by Eric Shikobela
Gen Mujuru, Tsvangirai to receive freedom of the city honour
THE late MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai has been shortlisted to posthumously receive Harare City Council's freedom of the city status.Mayor Bernard Manyenyeni confirmed the development early t...Published: 26 May 2018 at 07:24hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mugabe, Mnangagwa in secret talks
A deal has been put on the table to end the bickering between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his predecessor, Robert Mugabe, as the ruling Zanu-PF party races against time to end internal discord be...Published: 10 Mar 2018 at 14:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
The Importance of having a purpose in Life
However unhappy a person may be, the moment he knows the purpose of life, a switch is turned and a light is on..if he has to strive after that purpose all his life, he does not mind so long as he know...Published: 05 Jan 2018 at 10:48hrs | | by Hamilton Katsvairo
What then is peace?
By Clive ChiridzaPeace, a small word with a deeper meaning attached to it, different interpretations, different perspectives and different understandings yet the meaning is one but for...Published: 03 Jan 2018 at 12:29hrs | 4 | by Clive Chiridza
'Zanu PF ichatonga! Igotonga' (rule and rule) Mnangagwa reciting the dictator's creed!
"Today we are witnessing the beginning of unfolding democracy in our country." Mnangagwa said.Here is a man who has no sense of shame. None! He has been at the very heart of this Zanu PF regim...Published: 23 Nov 2017 at 06:47hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
Apologies for a boring coup!
"The words you speak become the house you live in." What a killer and loaded statement from Hafiz.Dziri seiko dzimba dzamakazvivakira nemashoko? Mumwe nemumwe mumba yake. Let me leave this sto...Published: 19 Nov 2017 at 08:38hrs | 2 | by Bishop
Mugabe's death wish is cruel, unhelpful
The death penalty has been a contentious subject of debate in Zimbabwe for many years, but there have been indications in recent years that Zimbabweans are against taking of life as punishment....Published: 05 Nov 2017 at 08:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
'How I dumped Zapu for Zanu'
Chrispen Tapfuma Mataire (born February 24, 1945 in Chivhu), whose Chimurenga name was David Todhlana, continues his interview with the Sunday Mail comprising Munyaradzi Huni and Tendai Manzvanzvike. ...Published: 22 Oct 2017 at 09:08hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
ANC veteran dies
STATEMENT FROM THE KATHRADA FOUNDATIONThe Ahmed Kathrada Foundation is deeply saddened to announce the passing on of ANC veteran Ahmed Kathrada (87) this morning, at the Donald Gordon Hospital...Published: 28 Mar 2017 at 06:29hrs | 4 | by Online
Tsvangirai, boycotting 2013 elections was obvious option, it is the ONLY option in 2018
Morgan Tsvangirai and his MDC-T are gearing up to contest the 2018 national elections and so are the other MDC factions. What happened to "No reform, no elections"?Morgan Tsvangirai and his MD...Published: 20 Jan 2017 at 00:24hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Military deployed into Nyathi to stop Ndebele, Shona tribal wars?
MLO learns with disappointment and fury, that the government of Zimbabwe, after an unexplained deployment of the army in Bulawayo, capital City of Matabeleland on christmas eve, has again posted h...Published: 18 Jan 2017 at 13:14hrs | | by Israel Dube
Political agent provocateurs have been unleashed, Mthwakazi!
"First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win" - Mahatma GandhiThe 'mocking you' stage is set to end soon enough, and to give way to the 'fighting you' stag...Published: 16 Dec 2016 at 20:56hrs | 3 | by Xoxani Ngxoxo
MANHERU: When he advances uMthwakazi's restoration
When even Manheru himself can no longer stop advancing uMthwakazi's restorationist agenda, then it's game on Mthwakazi!In introducing uMthwakazi as a new and unfolding political force of our t...Published: 11 Dec 2016 at 17:55hrs | 1 | by Xoxani Ngxoxo
When even Manheru himself can no longer stop advancing uMthwakazi's restorationist agenda, then it's game on Mthwakazi!
In introducing uMthwakazi as a new and unfolding political force of our time - not a benign, apolitical and apologetic social reference it had been to that stage - uMTHWAKAZI, the political moveme...Published: 11 Dec 2016 at 17:06hrs | 1 | by Xoxani Ngxoxo
Marvo Corruption Continues
MARVO A BAD EXAMPLE OF INDIGENIZATION The Zimbabwe government's adopted black empowerment and indigenization policy have proved to be a curse in this country for ordinary citizens. The policy ...Published: 04 Oct 2016 at 13:48hrs | | by Mbonisi Gumbo
Let the foolish dream on, Cdes
Dear Cabinet and Politburo members,COMRADES, I am made to understand that this fake pastor called Evan Mawarire who has sold his soul for a few pieces of silver is busy mobilising people to ma...Published: 15 Sep 2016 at 11:45hrs | | by CZ
Turning the heat on Zimbabwe's politics
To any discerning or enlightened citizen, it is apparent that finally, the gravy on Zanu-PF's political train, and related contraband, have become contaminated. The resultant stench is so contagio...Published: 17 Jul 2016 at 12:29hrs | 1 | by Welshman Ncube
Is Ujamaa a replication of Zambian humanism? - Part three
Traits in the philosophy of Ujamaa that could be solutions for Zimbabwe's diverse ethnic and race relations The philosophy of Ujamaa and the Zambi...Published: 26 Apr 2016 at 20:50hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Ethnicity and tribalism are highly charged words in contemporary Africa - Part two
Christopher Hitchens's quote: "There is almost no country in Africa where it is not essential to know to which tribe, or which subgroup of which tribe, the president belongs. From this single piece of...Published: 23 Apr 2016 at 20:44hrs | 14 | by Nomazulu Thata
Seven deadly sins by Mahatma Gandhi: Some critical perspectives on Zimbabwe politics
The Mahatma Gandhi philosophy, the seven sins that will destroy mankind are: wealth without work, pleasure without conscience, knowledge without character, commerce without morality, science without h...Published: 16 Oct 2015 at 16:49hrs | 2 | by Nomazulu Thata
Zim's mess is not for lack of self-belief, we punch-drunk of it especially our leaders!
Vince it is not so much that "we are caught in a spider's web of lies about our history, our potential and our future as a country." But rather that we have spin these lies of super heroes and the nat...Published: 01 Oct 2015 at 23:17hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
British, Americans behind job dismissals, Cdes
Dear Cabinet and Politburo membersCOMRADES, I know many of you are wondering what is really happening in our country. I really share your concerns.As your leader, it should be my sole...Published: 06 Aug 2015 at 16:29hrs | 3 | by CZ
Edgar Lungu in the Chinese Venus flytrap
Like a Venus Flytrap China is dexterously masticating Zambia. First, let me explain what a Venus Flytrap is; it is a predator plant that attracts and captures insects and devours them. Posing as a nor...Published: 15 Apr 2015 at 07:08hrs | | by Field Ruwe
Ncube admits to 'fleeing from the political crime scene' of rigged elections but not to being the criminal!
"Fortunately, for us as the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), we not only participated in constructing Zimbabwe's national constitution but also our value systems and operational ethos fall squar...Published: 10 Apr 2015 at 16:27hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
A Weekly Commentary on Bread and Butter Issues - Prof Welshman Ncube
Are elections the only democratic means for an opposition party to assume political power?Zimbabwe is a constitutional democracy. What this means is that most, if not all political proces...Published: 10 Apr 2015 at 09:18hrs | | by Prof Welshman Ncube, President, MDC
Masses at Tsvangirai's rally proves it is not out of ignorance
.... they learnt naught from past mistakes!Someone once said a fool is the person who will try the same thing expecting a different result again and aga...Published: 10 Mar 2015 at 07:15hrs | 2 | by Wilbert Mukori
Tsvangirai stages huge Harare rally
Thousands of people yesterday turned up for opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai's rally at Zimbabwe Grounds in Harare, where the MDC president demanded that President Robert Mugabe resigns as his wif...Published: 08 Mar 2015 at 13:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe should make hay while the SADC Chairmanship shines
Visitors help hosts straighten up very quickly. In anticipation of any guests, we find ourselves cleaning those crevices of our homes that we ordinarily would not attend to, so as to make a good impre...Published: 15 Aug 2014 at 18:47hrs | | by Victor Kgomoeswana
The African tiger that leaped out of a cage to world leadership
Conventional wisdom has it that tigers never roamed the African jungle. Indeed there are no tigers on the continent today, except a few that were brought to South Africa from China. But Nelson Mandel...Published: 20 Dec 2013 at 12:34hrs | 1 | by Newton Kanhema
Mandela's struggles for peace and justice in Africa
On 27 November 1995, a calm voice issued this jarring statement on the BBC: "Abacha is sitting on a volcano. And I am going to explode it underneath him." It belonged to Nelson Mandela. He was 7...Published: 19 Dec 2013 at 16:28hrs | 2 | by Lansana Gberie
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