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Let's promote patriotism and not a personality cult in Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) has increasingly alienated its audience by subjecting the few remaining viewers and listeners to relentless propaganda promoting President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Over the past months, state-controll…

Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:17hrs | 59 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Mnangagwa should be the last person to speak about patriotism!

These days I am eagerly following a documentary on the Nat Geo (National Geographic) channel entitled, 'Hitler - The Lost Tapes'.This chronicles the heinous Nazi Fuhrer's (Adolf Hitler) life history, through interviews with those who were …

Published: 27 Jun 2023 at 09:09hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Ziyambi Ziyambi unpacks Bill on Zimbabwe patriotism

New changes to the criminal code will not infringe the freedom of criticising the Government or President, but rather targets criminals who press for sanctions that result in injury of Zimbabwe, Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Min…

Published: 12 Jun 2023 at 06:23hrs | | by Staff reporter

Why does ZANU PF become so bitterly angry with those desiring Zimbabwe to succeed?

It is always perplexing!Why would I be offended by those who want me to do better - pushing me to attain phenomenal heights reached by other legendary writers - and, in so doing, identifying where I am falling short, and going wrong?In fac…

Published: 16 Dec 2022 at 07:44hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwe's draconian law won't instil patriotism

NEVER in the wildest dreams of some of us did we ever imagine there would be a time we would turn swords against each other as fellow citizens, especially following a protracted bloody liberation war against colonial subjugation.It took us…

Published: 29 Nov 2022 at 05:20hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

A paranoid government seeking to legislate 'patriotism' is a danger unto all citizens!

So, the government of Zimbabwe has finally decided to stubbornly proceed in enacting the controversial 'Patriotic Act'.Only this time sneaked in through the back door, under the guise of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Amendment…

Published: 23 Nov 2022 at 16:44hrs | 4 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwe patriotism being bastardised

"THAT the party enjoins the government to prioritise the employment of patriotic party youths in order to curb the issues of industrial action by retrogressive members of the public service," was one of the resolutions at the recent Zanu-P…

Published: 09 May 2022 at 07:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Why fighting against Malaba and Patriotism & The Judiciary in Zimbabwe

Separation of powers refers to the division of a state's government into branches, each with separate, independent powers and responsibilities, so that the powers of one branch are not in conflict with those of the other branches. The typi…

Published: 11 Jun 2021 at 16:42hrs | 2 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

Why is exposing suffering under MDC local authorities OK, but exposing brutalisation under Zanu-PF regime 'unpatriotic'?

The insincerity, lying, and downright double standards of the Zimbabwe regime over the emotive issue of patriotism is a very dangerous dagger hanging over the nation, as the continued abuse and mishandling of such a powerful concept can ea…

Published: 22 Mar 2021 at 14:49hrs | 6 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Yes, you can legislate for patriotism

GROWING up in the village, one gets to appreciate the fact that not all dogs are the same.They are actually two distinct types: the abidingly loyal and disciplined type, and the hopelessly useless and truant ones.We once had a dog that eve…

Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 08:19hrs | 1 | by Bishop Lazarus

Let us be proactive in addressing challenges facing our country

Lack of patriotism and political polarisation are the leading factors hampering progress and development in the country. Sanctions may have a contributory factor to our challenges but the fact that Zimbabwe is divided more than before beca…

Published: 03 May 2019 at 14:26hrs | | by Brightface Mutema

Robbing the poor in the name of patriotism

The post-Robert Mugabe administration led by President Emmerson Mnangagwa fancies itself a new dispensation. That is a useless fantasy, of course. Things are as old in the "new" administration as they ever were, sometimes worse.Under Mugab…

Published: 24 Mar 2019 at 14:10hrs | 4 | by Tawanda Majoni

Patriotism can save Zimbabwe economy

IN the last few weeks, particularly after elections, Zimbabwe's economy has undergone a material and rapid negative transformation, leaving business, government and labour in a crisis. The biggest dip came after the October 1 fiscal and mo…

Published: 23 Nov 2018 at 05:40hrs | 2 | by Daniel Ngwira

Zimbabwe 2018 Elections: What really matters, Patriotism, Partisanship, and/or Corruption?

Common sense has escaped political frameworks and participation in the same in Africa has criterions dramatically exhibiting more of corruption, than partisanship or patriotism. Strange it is that those contesting in politics at any level …

Published: 05 Jul 2018 at 10:42hrs | 2 | by Andrew Manyevere

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, was concerned about how nationalism was going…

Published: 19 Jan 2017 at 08:37hrs | 1 | by Charles Moyo

An act of Patriotism

The story of the descendants of King Lobengula who were banned to South Africa from the land of their birth is still a mystery to the Ndebele People. The AbaThwakazi are perplexed to the events that transpired after the heir to the throne,…

Published: 16 Oct 2015 at 15:30hrs | | by Sizwe Mda

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