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Mnangagwa tightens his grip on levers of Zimbabwe's Treasury
WITH his close business ally John Muyashavanhu now confirmed as the incoming Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor, George Guvamatanga as Finance permanent secretary — chief accounting officer of ...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 17:58hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zec analogous to a midwife
The alleged alignment of Zec to the ruling party has been inferred from the way Zec has carried itself in terms of its oversight function in ensuring free, fair, credible and transparent elections....Published: 07 Jul 2023 at 07:40hrs | 2 | by Dumisani Simango and Kudakwashe Nyoni
Zimbabwe must be liberated from Zanu-PF!!!
Reader, let's start the year of our Lord two thousand and twenty two by telling each other the truth, nothing but the truth. We can turn right, left and centre looking for solutions to our prolonged s...Published: 16 Jan 2022 at 10:29hrs | 1 | by Nkosilathi Emmanuel Moyo, Sr
Warriors selection raises eyebrows?
WHEN we thought that the madness and direness of the captured football by the expelled ZIFA board led by Felton Kamambo was slowly opening up a new feeling of sanity, the selection of the AFCON squad ...Published: 22 Dec 2021 at 04:43hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa dines with MDC ally, ZCTU
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa seems to have extended an olive branch to the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) through a surprise invitation to the hostile workers group to attend the official In...Published: 18 Apr 2021 at 09:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Marabini switches to reggae
AFRO-POP ace Jeys Marabini will face the biggest test of his career with his new reggae track and video, Jah Deliver Us, as he seeks to expand his market and fan base.The award-winning artiste...Published: 04 Mar 2021 at 06:27hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba in another Marvelous show
JUST call him the Aston Villa lucky charm SIX appearances, 375 minutes on the field, no goal conceded by the English Premiership side. No wonder why Marvelous Nakamba's name has been trending,...Published: 01 Mar 2021 at 04:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa and the cult of mediocrity in Zimbabwe politics
ZIMBABWE has finally arrived at its Idi Amin moment in history.This is a moment where the vulgar, obscene and grotesque performances of leaders get tragically normalised. It is a true "gods mu...Published: 28 Aug 2020 at 07:23hrs | 3 | by Dinizulu Macaphulana
Criminals around President: How Zimbabwe revolution was hijacked (II)
THE first part of this series, which was published last week articulated the unconstitutionality of the military intervention in November 2017, which was a coup d'etat.This week, Part II of th...Published: 28 Aug 2020 at 07:21hrs | 1 | by Jonathan Chando
Mnangagwa needs more than our prayers
As I carried a message of comfort to the young Christian pastors in Masvingo, I was overwhelmed by the trials and tribulations under which these brothers worked.My interactions with Apostle El...Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 14:27hrs | | by Kenneth Mufuka
Make them fight a losing battle
The simple, clear message encoded in the Bi-National Commission signed between Zimbabwe and South Africa earlier this week and in the other between our country and Botswana earlier, ...Published: 16 Mar 2019 at 05:09hrs | | by Stephen Mpofu
Puppets polluting Harare, Caracas
Before making his transition to our ancestors on November 15, 1998, the revolutionary Pan Africanist organiser Kwame Ture warned Africans everywhere with his rather unique blend of passion and caution...Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 08:38hrs | 2 | by Obi Egbuna Jnr Simunye
The tale of two societies
Legislation is being put in place as l write this to convict illegal money changers for up to 10 years in prison.One would thing our government has just woken up to discover there are now economy sabo...Published: 12 Nov 2018 at 19:08hrs | | by AT Kadada
'Queen Bee' divides war vets
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's staunchest backers - the war veterans - are now divided over State capture allegations that have sucked in oil tycoon, Kudakwashe Tagwirei. While the chairperson...Published: 02 Nov 2018 at 06:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe state capture fears escalate
The nasty brawl over the control of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his government- driven by narrow economic interests- is threatening to paralyse both the State and the ruling Zanu-PF.For t...Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 06:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Tagwirei drives wedge between Mnangagwa, allies
Businessman Kuda Tagwirei, has triggered off fresh fissures within Zanu-PF and government, with the Sakunda Holdings founder wittingly or unwittingly driving a wedge between President Emmerson Mnangag...Published: 31 Oct 2018 at 13:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Blacks like to lie to ourselves' confessed Simbi - real genius starts with being honest to oneself
Terence Simbi, your article; "Zidera 2018 amendments Act, What does this mean for Zimbabwe?" in Bulawayo24 opinion; is one of the most thought provoking articles I have read in the last five years! Th...Published: 26 Sep 2018 at 07:40hrs | 1 | by Wilbert Mukori
Mnangagwa's business empire
Reputedly 'Zimbabwe's richest' man, no amount has been attached to Mnangagwa's wealth, which has allegedly also been supplemented by illicit mine deals in the DRC Congo.Zanu-PF heir-in-waiting...Published: 15 Sep 2018 at 09:09hrs | 72 | by Staff reporter
'ZEC is independent, Chamisa selected it!' claimed ED - you owe the nation, not Chamisa, free elections
On the eve of the July 2013 elections, the then Minister of Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Patrick Chinamasa, of Zanu-PF called a press conference, all foreign diplomatic missions in Zimbabwe were...Published: 21 Jul 2018 at 19:12hrs | 7 | by Nomusa Garikai
Zim opposition headed for yet another crushing electoral defeat
MDC-T deputy president Obert Gutu says Zimbabwe's opposition was headed for yet another crushing electoral defeat to a Zanu-PF that has maintained an octopus grip on the country's poll management syst...Published: 22 Jun 2018 at 11:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Could Mnangagwa change himself to change the country economy around?
There are a few political lessons we need learn as Zimbabweans. To begin with, unlike South Africans, we regarded politics a business for the down trodden and were not so smart since we concerned ours...Published: 30 Nov 2017 at 00:15hrs | | by Andrew M Manyevere
Mnangagwa, 'Zimbabwe's richest man' and his 'illicit' mining exploitations
Reputedly 'Zimbabwe's richest' man, no amount has been attached to Mnangagwa's wealth, which has allegedly also been supplemented by illicit mine deals in the DRC Congo.Zanu-PF heir-in-waiting...Published: 26 Nov 2017 at 08:36hrs | 1 | by The Citizen
Mnangagwa at military barrack in #Zimbabwe?
Former Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who left the country in a huff following his expulsion from the ruling party and government a fortnight ago, is now back in the country.Affectionately...Published: 18 Nov 2017 at 04:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa directing military negotiations with Mugabe?
FORMER Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who left the country in a huff following his expulsion from the ruling party and government a fortnight ago, is as back in the country. Affectionately...Published: 17 Nov 2017 at 09:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF has sought to proffer a new narrative
Given the history of a parked transition since 1980, Zimbabweans are worried that the country remains arrested by retrogression. Zimbabwe has been stagnant without tangible development and the future ...Published: 07 Jul 2017 at 18:08hrs | | by Toendepi Shonhe, Academic
The true meaning of patriotism in Zimbabwe
Patriotism is a word used to describe the great love for one's country. It is prudent for each citizen to love his or her country. Kenneth Kaunda in his work, The Future of African Nationalism, wa...Published: 19 Jan 2017 at 08:37hrs | | by Charles Moyo
Panicking opposition asking SADC 'to manage' Zim elections - to what end and purpose
As the 2018 elections approach a few opposition leaders are finally waking up to the reality that with not even democratic reform implemented, Zanu PF will once again blatantly rig the elections as ha...Published: 10 Oct 2016 at 18:20hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
Mugabe plays G40 against Lacoste again
On September 7, 2016, President Robert Mugabe had Local Government minister Saviour Kasukuwere hanging by the skin of his teeth after he confronted him on allegations of selling land meant for Zan...Published: 03 Oct 2016 at 16:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Either Mugabe is a habitual liar or has a criminal mind
Africa prides in respect of the elderly subject to the elderly taking a deserving respectful role on people, listening to people and taking their views into account. Mr. Mugabe has neither been to an ...Published: 12 Sep 2016 at 21:24hrs | 1 | by Andrew Manyevere
The fate of Vice President Mnangagwa
"Pasi nemhandu, pasi nemhandu pasi nemhandu, pasi nemhandu....!!" (translated as Down with the enemy) gleefully chanted Vice President E.D Mnangagwa soon after his "appointment" as the Vice President ...Published: 29 Jul 2016 at 07:27hrs | 1 | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira
Mujuru will never pass the test as a leader- critiques
Social and political commentators have claimed that former Vice President Joice Mujuru who now leads the Zimbabwe People First will never pass the test as a mother to lead Zimbabwe because he [partici...Published: 10 May 2016 at 07:06hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
'People of Zimbabwe celebrated Independence day with heads bowed'
"If yesterday I fought as an enemy, today you have become a friend and ally with the same national interest, loyalty, rights and duties as myself," bemeamed eloquently the charismatic Prime Minister M...Published: 05 May 2016 at 17:14hrs | | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira, a Political Scientist
Propaganda and the pursuit of hegemonic goals - The Myanmar & Zimbabwe experience
February 29, 2016Much has been written about how much the so-called international community expected the new South Africa born in 1994 to lead the campaign for respect of human rights especially i...Published: 29 Feb 2016 at 13:36hrs | | by Thabo Mbeki
Self-pleasuring booth in NYC
New York - A toy company in New York has created the first ever m****bation booth, where men can pop in for a few minutes of some midday "stress relief".The booth was created in response to a ...Published: 19 Jan 2016 at 05:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans are dying like flies whilst Mugabe wastes time fiddling with ZEC reforms
"The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) has admitted that the polling station-based voters' roll trial-run recently conducted in Marondera exposed glaring logistical challenges which could stop plans...Published: 19 Oct 2015 at 21:53hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
'Mugabe's octopus grip on power has impoverished Zimbabwe'
MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai says President Robert Mugabe's 34-year octopus-like grip on power has impoverished the nation and that there was need for national convergence on the urgent need for cha...Published: 01 Sep 2014 at 13:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fear of 'The Mugabe' political dynasty
HARARE - First Lady Grace Mugabe's endorsement to take over the leadership of the Zanu PF Women's League and the push by Mashonaland provinces for her son Robert Junior to be nominated for an influent...Published: 05 Aug 2014 at 09:29hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Obert Mpofu condemned for breaching the country's diamonds laws
PARLIAMENT has once again raised the red flag over the manner in which the country's diamonds are being extracted in Chiadzwa with the latest report by the legislature condemning Mines Minister Obert ...Published: 20 Jun 2013 at 22:25hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Constitution should include Gukurahundi redress
We have been asked as ZAPU what we think of the latest draft of the new constitution.Having consulted our structures throughout the country, we have come up with observations based on the fe...Published: 31 Aug 2012 at 04:54hrs | | by Dr. Dumiso Dabengwa,
USA frustrating efforts to rebuild Zimbabwe economy - Biti
Finance Minister Tendai Biti has revealed deep frustrations with the United States of America whom he says is frustrating efforts to rebuild the economy.Biti was speaking at a public dialogue ...Published: 10 Feb 2012 at 14:17hrs | | by Ndou Paul
Mugabe tightens his security following demonstrations against autocratic regimes
The Standard reports that President Mugabe has tightened security around himself and his family in recent months following massive demonstrations against autocratic regimes in several African countrie...Published: 08 Nov 2011 at 14:30hrs | | by Ndou Paul
Zanu-PF calls off politburo meeting due to infighting
There are reports that Zanu-PF call off a scheduled politburo meeting for the second time in a fortnight as the two dominant factions within the party differed sharply over the agenda for the indaba, ...Published: 09 Jul 2011 at 09:32hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Paul the World Cup octopus dies in his tank in Germany
Paul the octopus, an unlikely star of the 2010 World Cup who 'predicted' the outcome of eight matches, has died at an aquarium in Germany.Staff at the Sea Life centre i...Published: 26 Oct 2010 at 12:22hrs | | by BBC reporter
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