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What constitutionalism when citizens barred from exercising their rights?
It was quite curious listening to the Chief Justice of Zimbabwe Luke Malaba urge Zimbabweans to respect constitutionalism. He made these comments at the occasion to mark the opening of the 202...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 15:29hrs | 13 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
ZAPU accuses ANC of opportunistic relationship with Zanu PF
The Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU) has accused the African National Congress (ANC) of having an opportunistic relationship with the ruling Zanu PF party in Zimbabwe.These sentiments co...Published: 08 Sep 2023 at 06:43hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Senate and PR, the maxim gun firing at Bulawayo
The Senate, Youth and PR lists for the 2023 harmonised elections in Bulawayo Province, are the newest metaphorical maxim gun whose bullets are brutally firing at the tender heart of the City of Bulawa...Published: 07 Aug 2023 at 20:03hrs | 19 | by Nhlanhla Moses Ncube (Secretary General)
Fresh cases of Zanu-PF terror emerge
A FRESH report by the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) has unearthed cases of brutal political violence perpetrated by Zanu-PF on opposition supporters in rural areas as the country counts down to the 23 ...Published: 23 Jul 2023 at 16:10hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe: Underage Marriages for Votes
United Nation Sustainable Development Goals Target 5.3 (Eliminate all harmful practices, such as child, early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation). Target 3.1 looks at the proportion of ...Published: 18 May 2023 at 21:11hrs | | by Sam Wezhira
Uebert Angel should never take Zimbabweans for fools!
So, according to the motor-mouthed self-proclaimed 'prophet' Uebert Angel - his willingness to assist launder U$100 million, on behalf of undercover investigative journalists, was all part of a 'class...Published: 16 Apr 2023 at 18:48hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Failed leadership with nothing to offer nation allows corruption in order to appease restless population!
It is no secret that Zimbabwe has become a lawless country! Whenever I move around, observing laws being openly violated at every turn - I always say to myself, 'Mnangagwa is really not in cha...Published: 27 Dec 2022 at 19:07hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabweans' inaction against Sikhala's unjust continued incarceration is greatest threat to activism!
A tyrant will always be a tyrant - and, like the proverbial leopard, foolhardy for anyone to expect him to change his spots.It is, therefore, incumbent upon the people being oppressed to stand...Published: 26 Dec 2022 at 09:38hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Bulawayo's iconic Post Office Gardens crumble
A gaping hole now exposes the western part of the Post Office Gardens. It is perhaps ironic that a building also known as the War Memorial Park or the Cenotaph, now looks like it was the victim of a n...Published: 20 Nov 2022 at 15:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Pomona Project: All thunder, lightning flashes, no strike!
Pomona stink in newsroomsIlliterate newspapers are being pummelled back and forth by buffeted Mafume and his clueless Triple C councillors. It is all thunder, blinding flashes but no strike. A...Published: 04 Jun 2022 at 19:52hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Ref Ndazi bashed in Binga
ZIFA Southern Region Division One side Binga Pirates will be summoned to appear before a disciplinary hearing after the team's fans assaulted referee Hardly Ndazi accusing him of bias in a home match ...Published: 06 Apr 2022 at 06:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe regime should cease its narcissistic tendencies as world can't look aside in face of rights abuses
I would never look away! No one should! Some years ago, I noticed that a neighbour's wife would ill-treat her two-year old step-daughter - every time her husband left for work - throug...Published: 12 Mar 2022 at 09:31hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Political elites' vacuous populism not serving Zimbabwean people's interest
IN a recent eloquent but rather dense article titled "Dynamics of the Zimbabwe crisis in the 21st century" adopted from a 2003 academic paper of a similar title, Professor Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni ma...Published: 31 Oct 2021 at 08:45hrs | 10 | by Dr Mike Chipere
More buses for Zupco arrive
Public transport continues to grow with the latest batch of 50 new Golden Dragon buses from China passing through Beitbridge at the weekend to join the Zupco fleet and the new train service linking ce...Published: 09 Sep 2021 at 06:03hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF still don't believe they can win free and fair elections after 41 years of state-controlled propaganda, vote-rigging
In my entire 48 years of existence, I have come across those who have tried every trick in the book to win popular opinion and favour - from lying, deviousness, and all manner of image polishing - but...Published: 31 May 2021 at 14:17hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe govt should bear full responsibility for Indian variant in country, as its negligence and indifference has placed our l
So, the government of Zimbabwe, through its minister of health (who is also vice president) Constantino Chiwenga, in all its "profound wisdom" has finally decided to take some concrete action against ...Published: 21 May 2021 at 12:55hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Embassy tribalism exposed!
The uncivil dance of tribalism is arguably the most wobbly and unentertaining spectacle at our embassies. This primitive practice of ethnicity is a debilitating epidemic currently eating into the inte...Published: 21 Apr 2021 at 07:08hrs | 2 | by Nhlanhla Moses
'Molested' MDC Alliance official arrested for reporting abuse
AN MDC alliance official was arrested at the Harare Magistrates Courts on Tuesday for accusing police officers of fondling her breasts.Vongai Tome was allegedly fondled by a police officer who...Published: 09 Apr 2021 at 07:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ubuntu/Hunhu is misplaced in African societies: Give me signs of...?
I should be excused once more for critiquing African values or should I say the African philosophy of humanism – Ubuntu/Hunhu. There are no traces of this noble philosophy in our culture: instead, w...Published: 18 Nov 2020 at 13:32hrs | 13 | by Nomazulu Thata
Genuine democracy and leadership renewal key to fighting corruption
As much as any country may formulate grand plans and programs for economic growth and development, these will always remain mere fallacies, as long as corruption is a central part of its society....Published: 31 Aug 2019 at 09:26hrs | 9 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
3 court witnesses die in car crash
THREE witnesses in a case involving a police officer, Constable Peter Muzulu, who allegedly molested 21 pupils at Bulu Primary School in Mpoengs, died on Monday after a truck that was ferrying them fr...Published: 07 Aug 2019 at 09:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
How Jonathan Moyo survived Chiwenga's killers
Professor Jonathan Moyo's escape story from the then Commander Defense Forces Constantino Chiwenga's killers in November 2017 is a candidate for a Hollywood script. While Prof Moyo is ye...Published: 24 Jul 2019 at 12:56hrs | 4 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Kambarami: A pig in royal robes still finds amusement in mud
The Tinashe Kambarami cabal's crass exhibition of foolishness unmasks the failure of the MDC to run urban councils. The exalted office of councillorship has been defiled by the repugnant behaviour of ...Published: 16 Jul 2019 at 07:37hrs | | by Ndabazabantu Sondokhulu
Nothing new about the 'new dispensation'
Grace Mugabe is like a civet cat's stench. It's so strong it will burn your nostrils. And it doesn't go away in a hurry. Now, that disgraceful smell is hanging around President Emmerson Mnangagwa's se...Published: 19 May 2019 at 09:27hrs | 1 | by Tawanda Majoni
Manager suspended over sex sleaze
A CHINHOYI-BASED Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution (ZETDC) senior human resources manager, Christopher Mundembe has been suspended from duty pending internal disciplinary hearing over...Published: 10 May 2019 at 07:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
School female security guard 'molests' pupils
A 26-year-old female security guard from Zvishavane has been arrested for allegedly molesting primary school pupils under the pretext of teaching them sex lessons. Choice Muzeti of Maglass Com...Published: 02 Apr 2019 at 08:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Policeman from hell molests 21 pupils
A Mpoengs police officer allegedly sexually molested 21 pupils while conducting an investigation into sexual abuse at a local primary school. The cop, who was only identified as Constable Muzulu stati...Published: 30 Mar 2019 at 17:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Michael Jackson songs removed from radio stations
Dozens of radio stations around the world have pulled Michael Jackson's songs after explosive child sex abuse claims in a new documentary.The Billie Jean singer faces allegations in the HBO do...Published: 06 Mar 2019 at 11:55hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Tafataona Mahoso: A man of many hats
Rupise: Poetry of Love, Separation and Reunion 1977-2017; By Tafataona Mahoso; Mutare, Samwasika Heritage Products.136 PagesISBN: 978-1-7706-070-9 (Paperback)INDEED Tafataona M...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 16:09hrs | 30 | by Staff writer
Zimbabwe passports to be processed within 4 weeks
Government is making concerted efforts to produce and avail vital civil registration documents and passports to applicants when they need them, Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Ambassador C...Published: 12 Oct 2018 at 06:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa rally ban a déjà vu moment
ZIMBABWE has turned the corner, or has it? The decision by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government to ban an opposition "feedback rally" that was set to be addressed by MDC Alliance leader and losin...Published: 01 Sep 2018 at 09:38hrs | | by Editorial - newsday
Disputed polls: Zimbabwe govt credibility in jeopardy
HOW the government of Zimbabwe rejuvenates its re-engagement strategy will be critical to the country's prospects for economic recovery and political cohesion.The government posited that the f...Published: 23 Aug 2018 at 06:44hrs | | by Piers Pigou
Mnangagwa regime legitimacy in limbo
The Zimbabwean government posited that the first elections after the November 2017 ouster of Robert Mugabe would enhance the state's credibility and strengthen the country's prospects for economic rec...Published: 21 Aug 2018 at 16:39hrs | | by Piers Pigou
Mujuru party exposes Zanu PF rigging mechanism
Revolutionary greetings comrades. We are 13 days away from the general elections. What is painfully disappointing is the fact that the voters roll is littered with ghost names and unadulterated duplic...Published: 17 Jul 2018 at 20:47hrs | | by Khulani David Ndhlovu
The junta must give us nothing less than free and fair elections - Mujuru youths
Revolutionary greetings dear comrades. Recently i wrote an article exploring our political arena which is so infested with politics of violence. I further posited that 2018 elections are a repetition ...Published: 28 Jun 2018 at 17:07hrs | | by Khulani David Ndlovu
The new normal in Zimbabwe
Something remarkable happened on Tuesday and for many, the ramifications have yet to fully sink in. There have been many signs of a new Zimbabwe, a new leadership for Zimbabwe, handling affairs in a v...Published: 07 Jun 2018 at 08:59hrs | 1 | by Innocent Dube
We're not 'junta Govt' claims coup VP
VICE President Kembo Mohadi has dismissed claims by some opposition parties that the Zanu-PF Government is under the control of the military and will use the army to resist handing over power in the e...Published: 21 May 2018 at 07:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Military does not run Zanu-PF'
VICE President Kembo Mohadi has dismissed claims by some opposition parties that the Zanu-PF Government is under the control of the military and will use the army to resist handing over power in the e...Published: 21 May 2018 at 07:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Who will target the criminals around Mnangagwa this time?
The Zanu PF primaries have come and gone, but the lingering worry for me is the number of people that have either criminal records or have been implicated in something dodgy that took part in the elec...Published: 10 May 2018 at 07:19hrs | | by Nqaba Matshazi
'I bedded all women in this village. . . mubobobo man confesses
IN a macabre real life drama, an elderly man from Sikapila village under Chief Sipepa in Tsholotsho stunned villagers when he openly confessed to have bedded almost all the women in the village using ...Published: 04 May 2018 at 07:06hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Man refuses to take in wife's son
THE gallery at the Bulawayo magistrates' court was left in stitches when an elderly man refused to have his stepson released into his custody pending trial for allegedly fondling his 15-year-old daugh...Published: 20 Apr 2018 at 07:00hrs | 1 | by Staff rpeorter
BBC presidential hopefulls debate must include all presidential candidates - NPP
Revolutionary greetings comrades. Zimbabwe has a big choice of political parties for the electorate to choose from. In a democratic country, the voters must be afforded the freedom of choice. ZBC must...Published: 12 Mar 2018 at 06:42hrs | | by Khulani David Ndhlovu
Russia promises Mnangagwa military, political aid
RUSSIA has pledged to provide military and technical assistance to President Emmerson Mnangagwa "to help deal with the political situation in Zimbabwe".Visiting Russian Foreign minister Sergey...Published: 09 Mar 2018 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Time to temper Mnangagwa expectations
Just under a year ago, I began writing this column, where my goal was to bring about dispassionate debate about the political and social developments in the country.At the end of November, whe...Published: 08 Mar 2018 at 14:37hrs | 1 | by Nqaba Matshazi
The love scandals that rocked Zanu-PF
Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones, but obviously someone forgot to tell the folks inside Zanu-PF. In this expose, we look at the love scandals that have dominated Mugabe's party ...Published: 27 Jan 2018 at 15:57hrs | 104 | by Lance Guma
Female 'rapists' resurface
POLICE in Mashonaland East province have warned residents to be on high alert following the alleged re-emergence of female rapists, who are said to be moving in an unmarked vehicle and targeting male ...Published: 22 Jan 2018 at 06:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Goblins molest 300 women
HUNDREDS of women claim to have been molested by goblins round about the same time in Kezi, Matabeleland South.These revelations were made last Monday during a meeting organised by Chief Nyang...Published: 03 Nov 2017 at 05:03hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's deep love for all things colonial
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe has not hidden his disdain for everything associated with Zimbabwe's erstwhile colonial master Britain, especially since the turn of the century when his administration embarke...Published: 16 Sep 2017 at 08:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's violence call despicable
President Robert Mugabe's statements encouraging Zanu-PF youths to take the law into their own hands in dealing with members of the ruling party that go around perpetrating violence in his wife's name...Published: 23 Jul 2017 at 11:56hrs | | by The Standard Editor
Open letter to Minister Fikile Mbalula
Dear Minister of Police, Hon. Mr Fikile Mbalula I m penning this communique to you with the utmost bleeding-heart as a young and humbled citizen of our beloved country, South Africa. I m not d...Published: 21 Jul 2017 at 09:21hrs | | by Kgothatso Ramautswa
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