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Hallucinating and fabricating falsehood about Nelson Chamisa
Activism has multiple dimensions and interpretations: Every individual defines for herself/ himself what one wants to achieve at the end of the day. On Bulawayo 24 media there was an article w...Published: 10 Sep 2021 at 18:46hrs | 14 | by Nomazulu Thata
Hallucinating and fabricating falsehood about Nelson Chamisa and Hakainde Hichilema: When activism loses its cause-and-effect!
Activism has multiple dimensions and interpretations: Every individual defines for herself/ himself what one wants to achieve at the end of the day. On Bulawayo24 media there was an article written by...Published: 10 Sep 2021 at 12:57hrs | 13 | by Nomazulu Thata
Chamisa will not replicate Hichilema no more a tortoise replicate a cheetah
The refusal by Zimbabwe's MDC A leaders and their fanatical supporters to accept that Zimbabwe and Zambia share a common boarder but political share nothing else; the direction the two nations are tra...Published: 28 Aug 2021 at 21:36hrs | 4 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Everyone must vote to effect Zambia type regime change' - how will 3 m in diaspora denied vote, vote
"Umorasiswa chirimuruoko, chirimuropa unofa nacho!" (Poison in your hand can be thrown away, if it is in your blood, it will kill you.) So goes a Shona adage! Some Zimbabweans have it in the h...Published: 19 Aug 2021 at 08:56hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Thinking that the military are just wearing overalls (military gear) for Chamisa to just rule, fear God'
MDC had the golden opportunity to implement the democratic reforms including reforms of the military, Police, CIO and Prison Services; sadly, the golden opportunity was wasted because not even one ref...Published: 19 Aug 2021 at 08:53hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'POLAD are cheer-leading autocracy' said MDC A - and who keeps giving the autocrats legitimacy
"The MDC Alliance will never join POLAD. It's not the function of a legitimate opposition party to take trinkets in exchange for cheerleading autocracy. We continue to hold the regime accountable, dem...Published: 06 Aug 2021 at 21:32hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Another MDC leader arrested as fight for 'headlines' hots up - all deserted fight for reforms
The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) was launched by Morgan Tsvangirai and his friends in 1999 to answer the nation's cry for democratic changes as the only way to end the de facto one party, Zanu...Published: 12 Jan 2021 at 14:16hrs | 6 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
“Zanu PF has failed to provide health care, we must” – no, remove Zanu PF
The trouble with Zanu PF apologists like you Hopewell Chinono is that they are incapable of thinking logically. "Ultimately the responsibility for health care in Zimbabwe lies with the State, ...Published: 16 Mar 2019 at 09:06hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
We are starving in the Garden of Eden - damning testimonial on leaders and us all
"38 years of criminal waste of human and material resources through gross mismanagement and rampant corruption by this Zanu-PF regime has destroyed the country's economy. For decades now, the country ...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 21:36hrs | 1 | by Wilbert Mukori
'Zanu PF thugs are the wolves amongst us, lambs' - true, but only because we let them
"Zanu PF is using MDC Alliance's refusal to acknowledge Mnangagwa as the winner (of the 30 July 2018 elections) to justify its "shoot to kill" against the nation. (Zanu PF is punishing the whole natio...Published: 17 Dec 2018 at 16:54hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
'Rural voters show fealty to Zanu PF,' says Matyszak - but does that count as free vote
Dear Derek MatyszakI would like to thank you for your excellent article in Zimeye. Thank you.I believe the issue of whether or not these elections were free, fair and credible is a ver...Published: 12 Aug 2018 at 06:49hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Zanu PF set for outright win,' predicts former Minister - clean 'dirty game' and cockiness will vaporise
"Of course, it's a competition and anything can happen but looking at our preparedness as a party and how organised we are, it's clear that we are set for an outright win," said former Minister Tshing...Published: 24 Jan 2018 at 19:48hrs | 3 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Will MDC contest 2018 with no verifiable voters' roll, as you did in 2013? YES or NO!
Dear MDC leaders, The trouble with corrupt and incompetent leaders like Obert Gutu, Morgan Tsvangirai, etc. is that they are incapable of even one coherent thought and, to make matters worse, ...Published: 10 Oct 2017 at 16:11hrs | 1 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Mugabe is not Zimbabwe,' MDC reprimand Grace - empty word mocked by reality
Zimbabwe is sitting of the knife edge of the abyss, one false move and the country would tumble down. 37 years of gross mismanagement, rampant corruption, vote rigging and murderous tyrannical rule ha...Published: 29 Jul 2017 at 19:52hrs | 3 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
To say Dr. Nkosana Moyo is 'stupid and greedy' is desperation of the highest order!
We are taking our activism rather too far. We have no limit in insulting other people. At a time when we should consolidate and concentrate all our efforts on one corner and fight the common enemy: Za...Published: 13 May 2017 at 22:54hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
Dr Dzamara, contesting 2018 with no reforms is madness - why do it
Dear Dr Patson Dzamara It is wise to have the discipline to carefully think through and then act because no matter how brave and courageous an act may be, unless it guided by wisdom and thus c...Published: 27 Apr 2017 at 06:10hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Dr Dzamara, Mujuru without Zanu-PF regalia is still a thug- no 'positives' in coalition
Dear Dr Patson Dzamara"ZANU-PF's mismanagement and profligacy has landed Zimbabwe in economic doldrums. All economic indicators point towards a state that is on a life support system," you rig...Published: 25 Apr 2017 at 18:47hrs | 1 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Nkosana Moyo 'seriously considering contesting 2018' - no reforms, then no common sense
I have listened with interest to the Zimeye LIVE panel discussion "Dr Nkosana Moyo seriously considering entering 2018 Presidential race". The reader should make the effort to listen to the video beca...Published: 15 Apr 2017 at 13:04hrs | 1 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Talk of 'reforms chete, chete!' complained Musewe - because they are the only 'panacea'
"For time immemorial Wilbert Mukori aka Nomusa Garikai has focused his now innosiating drivel on reforms chete chete," wrote brother Vince Museve.Wilbert Mukori, Patrick Guramatunhu, mysel...Published: 16 Feb 2017 at 21:10hrs | | by Nomusa Garikai
Democratic transformation will follow a cerebral shift from subjective to objective thinking
Patrick Guramatunhu you are spot on; (Trevor Ncube tweet "torched a storm" Byo24) - Trevor Ncube was stating a fact, Tsvangirai is corrupt and incompetent. - Ncube's conclus...Published: 14 Dec 2016 at 07:37hrs | 1 | by Wilbert Mukori
Chamboko, will the coalition deliver free elections - focus on the message and not messenger
Let me say this upfront so there is no misunderstanding. I have met Moses Chamboko and found he has the very rare quality I admire most in anyone, man or woman - the ability to think! He has penned of...Published: 17 Nov 2016 at 22:52hrs | 2 | by Wilbert Mukori
Unmasking 'Patrick Guramatunhu' and 'Nomsa Garikai'
In a democracy, everyone is entitled to their view. It is not a crime for 13 million Zimbabweans to have 13 million different opinions on a single subject. What is wrong and totally unacceptable is to...Published: 17 Nov 2016 at 06:24hrs | 2 | by Moses Chamboko
As Zimbabwe crisis worsens, President Khama says Mugabe MUST GO - humbug diplomatic taboos!
Botswana's President, Ian Khama, did not mince his words when he told reporters that Mugabe must go. "Without doubt," he said. "He should have done it years ago.""It is obvious that at...Published: 21 Sep 2016 at 19:05hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Opposition must implement reforms, protests must be a last resort
Zimbabwe's 18 opposition parties under the National Electoral Reform Agenda (NERA) umbrella are planning to hold more street protests this coming Saturday, 17 September 2016. The opposition partie...Published: 13 Sep 2016 at 20:22hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
China to bail economy if Mugabe goes - is just another Chinese 'opium' laced gift
Zanu PF got a lot of military, diplomatic and financial support from China throughout our war of independence; there is no doubt that the nation but Zanu PF, in particular, owns the Chinese a huge...Published: 09 Sep 2016 at 22:40hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
As Zanu-PF stubbornly refuses implementing reforms the only way out is NTA
The sheer stupidity of the opposition parties is at the heart of our failed political system. We still continue to have idiots like Settlement Chikwinya, PDP Secretary for Elections no less, ackno...Published: 06 Sep 2016 at 06:56hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Next elections are NOT either Mugabe or Tsvangirai - this is a false choice
Zimbabweans have become masters at rationalizing their folly under the disguise it was the better of two equally unpalatable choices when in fact the choices were a false dilemma. Accordin...Published: 01 Sep 2016 at 06:43hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
It is for Zimbabweans to play the lead role is the fight free elections, not SADC
"In the end, the solution shall not come from Sadc or the UN but by Zimbabweans themselves," said Farai Maguwu. Farai is right that SADC, UN and the world at large are looking at Zimbabweans...Published: 29 Aug 2016 at 23:06hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Annan Elders pressure SADC to help Zimbabwe 'transition'
Group of Elders has appealed to SADC leaders ahead of the regional meeting next week to once again intervene in Zimbabwe. SADC played a major role in the formation of Zimbabwe's 2008 to 2013 GNU. Sadl...Published: 23 Aug 2016 at 14:46hrs | 1 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Mujuru did not stop Mugabe because 'puppy does not open eyes same day' - what mongrel takes 34 years
Joice Mujuru admits that Zim-PF members are dying like flies in a glass trap. "This is the history we are writing today but let me tell you this; there were many of us in People First but some...Published: 20 Aug 2016 at 20:43hrs | 1 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
MDC-T embrace rogue war veterans like Mahiya out of mercenary opportunism!
Morgan Richard Tsvangirai, leader of Zimbabwe's Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), is a "flawed and indecisive character," reported American Ambassador to Zimbabwe (2004 to 2007), Christopher Willi...Published: 17 Aug 2016 at 21:30hrs | 2 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Swiss Ambassador warns of dire consequences if Zim does not implement reforms NOW!
"ZIMBABWE must combat corruption, facilitate a clear legal framework for investments and uphold the rule of law for the country to extricate itself from the current economic and political crisis, ...Published: 01 Aug 2016 at 12:20hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Dear Bulawayo24.com readers, lets debate
I wrote an article on Bulawayo 24 yesterday 18th of July replying to the article written by Patrick Guramatunhu: "Israel Dube calls for AU to expel Zimbabwe; this is the dangerous highroad Libya is on...Published: 19 Jul 2016 at 16:28hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Bribed and brainwashed Zanu-PF Youths threaten #ThisFlag protestors
Zanu-PF Youths are threatening to stage street protests to stop recent #ThisFlag and Tajamuka/Sesjikile protest. This is nothing new, the riot Police was overwhelmed and so the regime is turning to it...Published: 19 Jul 2016 at 15:22hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
You have no right to belittle Mthwakazi, Patrick Guramatunhu!
Patrick you have no rights whatsoever to belittle the name of Mthwakazi for whatever political reasons. This name Mthwakazi means us as people and it is our identity as people of Mathebeleland and the...Published: 18 Jul 2016 at 18:02hrs | 7 | by Nomazulu Thata
Israel Dube calls for AU to 'expel Zimbabwe' - this is the dangerous highroad Libya is on
“MLO Supreme Council calls for the continental and world bodies like African Union and United Na-tions to expel Zimbabwe over occupation of Matabeleland, human rights abuses and Matabeleland genocid...Published: 18 Jul 2016 at 13:27hrs | 1 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
When Dongo warned of 'vakadzi vaMugabe' Ministers we should have acted there and then
When Mai Dongo talked of Zanu PF leaders being "vakadzi vaMugabe" (Mugabe's wives) because the tyrant terrorized them all turning them into nervous, unsure, subservient and downright frighten old wome...Published: 09 Jul 2016 at 19:57hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Mujuru, how does stopping Zanu-PF rigging elections constitute 'greatest betrayal'
Many people have complained that Mai Mujuru and her ex-Zanu-PF friends were taking forever to launch their new political party. They finally announced the formation of their new Zim-PF party in Fe...Published: 04 Jul 2016 at 19:13hrs | 2 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Mugabe fooled war vets every time for 36 years - shocked cannot do so now
The trouble with President Mugabe is he is a ruthless tyrant and thus per se has no regard for the rule of law and he routinely broken the law when it suits his selfish needs and then surprise, surpri...Published: 10 Jun 2016 at 06:13hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
What the devil is NIKUV still doing in Zimbabwe
.....selling nation for more 30 pieces of silver!"Opposition MPs have mockingly suggested that government ropes in shadowy Israeli security company, Nikuv International Projects Ltd accused of...Published: 09 Jun 2016 at 12:16hrs | 2 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Musewe becoming nightmare leader - always wittering about what we already know
The real quality visionary leader is he/she who knows where they are going and how to get there and can explain and inspire others to follow. They will lead from the front to help define the direc...Published: 07 Jun 2016 at 13:43hrs | 1 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Muduvuri risking all to 'protect' Mugabe's throne - but at what price to the nation
Former Zanu-PF central committee member, Jimaya Muduvuri, tells war veterans to stop campaigning for VP Mnangagwa to succeed Mugabe because that is divisive. "If Mugabe is alive, then Zanu...Published: 06 Jun 2016 at 06:38hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Dictators never voluntarily leave office,' Musewe finally admit - pity he sees monochrome
I would like to welcome my brother Vince Musewe who, until now, was arguing that we should continue to appease this corrupt and tyrannical Zanu PF regime. Now he wants them kicked out of office! ...Published: 03 Jun 2016 at 15:01hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Less than 5 000' attended the man march, says Gutu - ostrich with head buried in the sand
We have all heard of the expression "of the ostrich burying its head in the sand" meaning someone who is refusing to confront or acknowledge a problem. With the MDC ostrich the expression has assumed ...Published: 26 May 2016 at 17:19hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Doctors join Zanu-PF Govt in callously fleecing povo of last cent
"Sooner or later the people will always get the government they deserve," this is a universal truth as true, irrefutable and common sense as the second law of thermodynamic which simply put, states th...Published: 24 May 2016 at 21:11hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Mugabe not about to quit
Every conflict invariably ends up in a political settlement. A political settlement with ZANU (PF), painful as it may seem, could be our only way out.Our challenge remains on how to get rid of...Published: 03 Mar 2016 at 09:42hrs | | by Vince Musewe
A REJOINDER: Mugabe calls truce to carefully orchestrated factional war that has Mnangagwa shaken and stirred in equal measure
It is time Zimbabweans support ideas irrespective of affiliation and gunging up which has fueled President Mugabe innuendos in the control and blackmailing to the core attempts at building opposition ...Published: 03 Feb 2016 at 07:12hrs | 1 | by Andrew Manyevere
'Je suis Charlie' My pen shall never be silenced!
Dear Sikhumbuzo Moyo, The German song "Die Gedanke sind frei" in English it is translated: "the thoughts are free." "Freedom of speech is the concept of the inherent human right to voice one's...Published: 28 Jan 2016 at 23:13hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
Free elections are 'political suicide' for Mugabe vs rigged elections are human sacrifice for the nation
I agree with Patrick Guramatunhu, Mugabe has a nuclear arsenal with which to fight off Mai Mujuru and her PF if they should ever become a real serious political threat to the tyrant (Bulawayo24 opinio...Published: 25 Jan 2016 at 20:17hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
Mugabe demand urgent implementation of indigenisation to placate restive cronies - it better work
I must admit, I did not understand why President Mugabe was so keen to see the Zanu-PF's indigenisation policies implemented."Come January and its 2016, that stubbornness and resistance we say...Published: 18 Dec 2015 at 08:25hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
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