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Pan-Africanism and Anti-Imperialism should never be abused to justify corruption, tyranny, and brutality against one's own citiz
In all my 47 years of existence on this planet Earth, there has always been one thing that has always thoroughly vexed my intellect - as I have greatly struggled to fathom how something that appears s...Published: 10 Jul 2020 at 15:42hrs | 927 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabweans should refuse to be abused, and used as sacrificial lambs for a self-serving ruling elite opportunist clique
Whenever any government resorts to habitually and incessantly using the 'national interests' tag, then a wise nation should immediately know that their leaders have reached record lows in their parasi...Published: 09 Jul 2020 at 15:32hrs | 822 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Lindiwe Sibanda to be a jury member of the world's largest food prize
The jury of the Food Planet Prize, the world's largest prize in the food arena, has been announced by the Curt Bergfors Foundation in Sweden.The ten international top professionals include lea...Published: 07 Jul 2020 at 18:34hrs | 1266 | by Staff reporter
The greatest threat to Zimbabwe's peace and security are not foreign entities, or their 'stooges', but it's ZANU PF itself!
Reading the media in Zimbabwe, even since the November 2017 military coup d'etat - which toppled long-time tyrant Robert Gabriel Mugabe, replacing him with his decades-long right-hand man and protĂ©gĂ...Published: 07 Jul 2020 at 14:46hrs | 2037 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
No need to make Africa one country
There is obsession today among many Pan-Africanists of believing a one country Africa as the only viable way Africa can develop and eliminate all the problems it is facing. They believe that a one cou...Published: 05 Jul 2020 at 09:28hrs | 852 | by Lubani Nondo
So much lies and distortions in Zimbabwean history - the true story needs to finally be told
When renowned pan-Africanist Marcus Garvey famously said, "A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots", he had a very valid point, as indeed,...Published: 02 Jul 2020 at 14:27hrs | 1829 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwean entrepreneur launches global board to fight Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)
Youth Combating NTDs founder and Zimbabwean entrepreneur Gerald Chirinda unveiled his global advisory board today as he urged world leaders not to forget NTDs in the fight against Covid-19.Inc...Published: 01 Jul 2020 at 18:17hrs | 711 | by Agencies
Air Zimbabwe in mid air scare...makes emergency landing in Thailand
Air Zimbabwe Boeing 767-200 ER made an emergency landing on Wednesday after it developed an abnormal engine parameter on its flight to Islamabad, Pakistan, from Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok....Published: 01 Jul 2020 at 14:14hrs | 4428 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Amending constitution unfair, undemocratic
To be frank, the late former president Robert Mugabe made so many errors of commission and omission during his 37-year rule.However, in my singular opinion he also omitted to groom a successor...Published: 28 Jun 2020 at 08:09hrs | 339 | by Martin Stobart
Blood money as Army, Police fight to benefit from the Mozambique Islamic attack
The Institute for Global Threats and Democracies Studies has reported that the anti-riot police and the military forces of Mozambique are engaged in an acrimonious competition to benefit from the ...Published: 26 Jun 2020 at 14:21hrs | 4211 | by Mandla Ndlovu
What is the Japanese IR Casino Bill
Across the planet, the growth of the online casino business has brought gambling to the forefront of political, economic and social conversation once more.Whilst some nations have fully embrac...Published: 25 Jun 2020 at 16:59hrs | 265 | by Staff writer
How General Philip Valerio Sibanda survived assasination attack
Commander Zimbabwe Defense Forces General Philip Valerio Sibanda has relieved how he survived the assassination attack by the Rhodesian settler regime at Freedom camp in Zambia. Speaking durin...Published: 24 Jun 2020 at 18:31hrs | 4254 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabweans should stand up against parasitic sadistic ZANU-PF regime
It has never been doubtful, nor debatable, that the Zimbabwe regime is one made out of some of the most soulless, ruthless, and ungodly people on the face of the planet - who have no qualms at all in ...Published: 23 Jun 2020 at 19:30hrs | 457 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Same frog now in lipstick
IN more ways than one, courting love is similar to stalking prey.Although motivated by different designs, courting and stalking essentially entail stealthily winning an advantage in order ...Published: 21 Jun 2020 at 11:05hrs | 244 | by Bishop Lazi
Axis of tribalism and African nationalism in conflict
IN the days when I was young and my political philosophy had reached its formation stage, my hero was Mhunhuwepasi Mangwende. His name has an agreeable affinity for unhu/ubuntu and its rhyme is just p...Published: 14 Jun 2020 at 10:11hrs | 267 | by Jonathan Maphenduka
Zimbabweans should pray and fast to be delivered from evil regime that has refused to turn away from its wicked ways
If there is anything I find most detestable and repulsive than everything else on this planet, is the purposeful blaspheming of the name of our Almighty Jehovah, in the fulfilment of shallow, narrow-m...Published: 13 Jun 2020 at 13:22hrs | 1004 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Protect the environment and prevent pandemics: ZLHR
THE ZIMBABWE Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has joined the world in commemorating World Environment Day amid calls for authorities to protect the environment and prevent pandemics.Commemorate...Published: 09 Jun 2020 at 11:16hrs | 398 | by Stephen Jakes
Only a 'proactive racist nationalism' can liberate Black Africa
THE concept of bantu, vanhu, batho or watu in Africa is not a new phenomenon. It has lived for centuries but has been under threat of subjugation by other emerging thoughts that seek to submerge Bantu...Published: 09 Jun 2020 at 07:56hrs | 245 | by Gibson Nyikadzino
New dispensation showing its traits
THE denials by government that the three MDC Alliance activists Joanah Mamombe, Cecilia Chimbiri and Netsai Marova were abducted and tortured show how evil this government is.President Emmerso...Published: 06 Jun 2020 at 18:25hrs | 399 | by A Mbire
Americans' brave struggle for justice, in the face of state brutality, should inspire oppressed people of Zimbabwe
It is so easy for a perpetually oppressed, subjugated, and choked people to give up their struggle for justice, freedom, and equality - in the face of ever-growing brutality and brazen abuse of their ...Published: 04 Jun 2020 at 13:59hrs | 957 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
US, Zimbabwe diplomatic row escalates
ZIMBABWE has torched a diplomatic storm with the United States following remarks by key government officials, including Zanu-PF national political commissar Victor Matemadanda, describing the US as "e...Published: 02 Jun 2020 at 09:32hrs | 4663 | by Staff reporter
American Ambassador confronts General SB Moyo
United States of America Ambassador to Zimbabwe Brian A. Nichols has told Harare to end state-sponsored violations of the rights of citizens. The Ambassador the remarks in a press release afte...Published: 01 Jun 2020 at 15:31hrs | 3668 | by Mandla Ndlovu
223 returnees fly into Harare, quarantined in hotels
Three flights from the Philippines and Namibia brought 223 returning citizens and residents into Zimbabwe over the weekend, with all now in formal quarantine at two hotels serving as private quarantin...Published: 01 Jun 2020 at 08:30hrs | 773 | by Staff reporter
Why is it okay for Blacks to kill Blacks, but an utter outrage when Whites kill Blacks?
As the whole world is thunderstruck by the unfolding scenes of massive anger-fuelled protests in the United States of America (US) over the barbaric and savage killing of an unarmed Black man - George...Published: 31 May 2020 at 10:00hrs | 1945 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Africans have never enjoyed genuine freedom and prosperity, as yesteryear heroes now modern day demons
As the people of Africa, including those in the diaspora, commemorate the establishment of the then Organization of African Unity (OAU) on 25 May, one can not help feel a deep and heart-rending sense ...Published: 26 May 2020 at 09:29hrs | 522 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Is our money safe in this lockdown?
JUST recently, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor John Mangudya blamed a faceless devil for the economic crisis that a whole new generation now takes as custom.He was right. There is cert...Published: 24 May 2020 at 08:41hrs | 983 | by Tawanda Majoni
Mozambique's problems are ours too
A FEW months ago, I travelled to Mozambique. I was struck by the stark dichotomy on one hand between the unmistakeable sense of optimism which is palpable when you talk to the local intelligentsia and...Published: 22 May 2020 at 07:26hrs | 1454 | by Brezh Malaba
The Zimbabwean dilemma: Currently there is no alternative to Zanu-PF
The dilemma of the suffering Zimbabweans who have hope in the opposition is engraved in class struggle spiced up by intra-party fighting, tribalism, nepotism, domination for purposes of exploitation w...Published: 21 May 2020 at 19:42hrs | 4159 | by Chadya Tapiwa Diamond
IButho leNqama Cultural Regiment Statement on the death of David Magagula
IButho LeNqama notes with sadness the passing on of one of Mthwakazi's most illustrious sons uBaba uDavid Magagula. As the Ndebele proverb says 'Isitsha esihle asidleli', indeed we have lo...Published: 20 May 2020 at 07:38hrs | 396 | by Nkosini Tshuma
How Dabengwa Made me a Freedom Fighter - Confessions of a Zipra Cadre
I must have been 15 years old herding cattle EMlageni near Siwubu along the Manzamnyama river in 1967. I remember the year very well. It was a very hot day and it was schools holiday. So, it was aroun...Published: 17 May 2020 at 15:12hrs | 1303 | by ZAPU Department of Information Publicity and Marketing.
German firm prints, delivers 60 tonnes of Zimbabwe's new bank notes
Zimbabwe on Thursday received 60,000kg (60 tonnes) in freshly-printed higher denomination bond notes, which the central bank says will go into circulation at the end of the month.The RBZ annou...Published: 14 May 2020 at 13:07hrs | 16323 | by Staff reporter
PHOTOS: Chinese medical brigade descend on Zimbabwe
A delegation of 12 Chinese medical experts has jetted in Harare to assist the country in the fight against the deadly coronavirus pandemic.The delegation is bringing with them medical supplies...Published: 11 May 2020 at 16:54hrs | 2121 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chipanga asks if God still exists after Econet review bundle prices
Mutare based singer Hosia Chipanga denounced the increase of data and sms bundle during lockdown.In a statement he posted today in the morning, Chipanga argues that world leaders should ...Published: 05 May 2020 at 08:17hrs | 1599 | by Fanuel Chinowaita
Air Zimbabwe joins the malayitsha business scramble?
Air Zimbabwe has joined airlines offering passenger planes from transporting freight using cargo holds and cabins following cancellation of flights across the world due to coronavirus.Airlines...Published: 05 May 2020 at 08:10hrs | 6516 | by Staff reporter
Mutodi mocks Tanzanian President Magufuli
Deputy Government Spokesperson Dr Energy Mutodi has thrown a jibe at Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli for his lackadaisical approach in dealing with the deadly Coronavirus. Magufuli rec...Published: 04 May 2020 at 15:45hrs | 3771 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Government steps in to assist Zimbabweans stranded in foreign lands
Presidential Spokesperson George Charamba says President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government is inundated with pleas from Zimbabweans stranded in foreign countries who want to be assisted to return to the...Published: 04 May 2020 at 13:14hrs | 1563 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Nguluvhe details Manama wartime recruitment
IN January 1977, the ring of a bell, usually alerting pupils at Manama High School in Gwanda District, Matabeleland South, of the time to go to the dining hall for supper, signalled a new chapter for ...Published: 04 May 2020 at 07:48hrs | 1504 | by Staff reporter
4 000 Diasporans troop back home
CLOSE to 4 000 Zimbabweans are trooping back home from countries all over the world to escape lockdown-induced hardships and inconveniences in their adopted home countries, it has been learnt....Published: 03 May 2020 at 08:55hrs | 468 | by Staff reporter
Coronavirus & govt of Zimbabwe: two enemies that Matabele must fight aggressively
As we fight the invisible enemy, covid- 19, let us not forget the more visible and more truculent enemy which is the Shona supremacist government of Zimbabwe.The terrorist government of Zimbab...Published: 29 Apr 2020 at 10:48hrs | 1115 | by Israel Dube
Lessons from Donald Trump
Australia's former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull, has sent advance copies of his memoirs to news organisations all over the world. His greatest challenge was how to deal with US President Donald Tru...Published: 26 Apr 2020 at 13:27hrs | 2223 | by Ken Mufuka
Crossing points during Zimbabwe/ Rhodesia bush war
WHAT do the following places share in common: DK (point along the Zambezi Valley), Kanyemba, Chirundu, Mlibizi, Kavira Forest, Chisuma? Some guerrillas may identify them as crossing points into Rhodes...Published: 26 Apr 2020 at 12:13hrs | 622 | by Pathisa Nyathi
Zimbabwean engineers rebuild Boeing 737 plane
AIR Zimbabwe's rebuilding exercise has paid dividends as local engineers successfully overhauled engines and re-assembled the airline's Boeing 737 plane which took to the skies Friday afternoon ...Published: 25 Apr 2020 at 16:31hrs | 2756 | by Staff reporter
'Chamisa's MDC behind UK returning citizens' hotel accommodation demands'
GOVERNMENT has emerged with fresh allegations, accusing some of the 65 returning citizens who flew back from the UK last Monday of being MDC Alliance activists bent on sabotaging the country's COVID-1...Published: 25 Apr 2020 at 07:29hrs | 1139 | by Staff reporter
No coronavirus funds stollen by Mnangagwa
There has been an online news spreading rumours that the Zimbabwean government is funnelling millions of Corona virus dollars to a Mnangagwa-linked company. The article maintained th...Published: 22 Apr 2020 at 09:00hrs | 2280 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
US$3 million Sakunda Holdings medical supplies arrive
The US$3 million Sakunda Holdings' equipment and supplies meant to fight COVID-19 have arrived in Harare as preparations for the opening up of Arundel Hospital gathers momentum.The arrival of ...Published: 20 Apr 2020 at 18:30hrs | 1872 | by Staff reporter
Sakunda's US$3 million equipment arrives
DIVERSIFIED company Sakunda Holdings' US$3 million equipment and supplies meant to fight the coronavirus pandemic has arrived in Harare as preparations for the opening up of Arundel Hospital gathers m...Published: 20 Apr 2020 at 16:30hrs | 812 | by Simbarashe Mwandipendaa
Air Zimbabwe plane to bring 30t Covid-19 equipment
An estimated 30 tonnes of personal protective equipment, Covid-19 test kits, gloves, ventilators and other equipment needed to treat Covid-19 patients will be collected from China this week by a chart...Published: 16 Apr 2020 at 07:10hrs | 543 | by Staff reporter
German pilot flies Air Zimbabwe to Ethiopia
Air Zimbabwe has flown its Boeing 777 to Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, as the struggling airline moves to conclude a lease agreement for the aircraft delivered from Malaysia in January.The US$16.5 ...Published: 14 Apr 2020 at 21:09hrs | 7540 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe's Boeing 777 flown to Ethiopia
Air Zimbabwe has flown its Boeing 777 to Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, as the struggling airline moves to conclude a lease agreement for the aircraft delivered from Malaysia in January.The US$16.5 ...Published: 14 Apr 2020 at 16:26hrs | 3813 | by Staff reporter
Thokozani Khupe - G40 deal; juicy details emerge
Professor Jonathan Moyo wanted to form a political party which was supposed to be led by one Mutangadura deputized by Thokozani Khupe and Joice Mujuru, new details have emerged. This publicati...Published: 12 Apr 2020 at 19:45hrs | 10611 | by Mandla Ndlovu
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