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Church summons police, politicians over drugs menace

The St John Apostolic Church of the Whole World has called on politicians and Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to intensity fight against drugs and substances abuse scourge amongst communities, with the leader Bishop Sydney Mabhiza appealing…

Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 10:44hrs | 174 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Hwedza

ZANU PF Politicians Protecting Nyokayemabhunu?

The Nyokayemabhunu extradition saga is still waters that are hiding a deeper truth. The battle for Nyokayemabhunu's custody is now exposing the vulnerability of activists in exile, but also the dangerous hypocrisy of some ZANU PF political…

Published: 12 May 2025 at 19:43hrs | 2147 | by John Mbizvo

Stop Using 'Excellency' or 'Honourable' to Address Zimbabwean Politicians

In Zimbabwe, the titles "Excellency" and "Honourable" are often bestowed upon politicians, cabinet ministers, Members of Parliament (MPs) and Councillors as a sign of respect and authority. However, it has become increasingly clear that th…

Published: 09 Apr 2025 at 11:05hrs | 587 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Zimbabwe's cycle of betrayal

Is it not a pity how the people of Zimbabwe have been duped not once, but twice? The first betrayal came from figures like Cecil Rhodes and his clansmen, who, under the guise of imperialism, promised development and progress but instead ex…

Published: 19 Jan 2025 at 14:23hrs | 666 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Postponing 2028 elections tantamount to usurping people's power over politicians for all time - that's dangerous & high treason!

Zanu PF has always wanted to impose a de jure one-party state in independent Zimbabwe, the party's prize for spear heading the liberation war. Mnangagwa is hell bent on getting his wish. Or is he!Zapu and Zanu, the two parties with freedom…

Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 20:14hrs | 515 | by Wilbert Mukori

The tale of two criminal politicians

CORRUPTION is a type of dishonesty or a criminal offence that is often perpetrated by a person or an organisation that is entrusted in a position of authority to acquire illicit benefits or abuse power for one's gain.It is a practice that …

Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 08:14hrs | 939 | by Tapiwa Gomo

The politicians aren't here to save us!

IN politics, hope often blooms within our hearts, fueling a belief that change is on the horizon. We yearn for leaders who will champion our causes, fight for our rights, and navigate the path towards a better future. Yet, it is with great…

Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 23:35hrs | | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo

Zimbabweans can elect recycled opportunistic politicians at own risk!

I am not much of a soccer fan, but there is something that I have always found strange, if not downright weird - without anyone able to provide a satisfactory explanation. Why is it that a coach fired from one team on the grounds of incomp…

Published: 24 Jun 2023 at 08:26hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwe's female politicians moan over cyber-bullying

ZIMBABWEAN female politicians have complained of cyber-bullying ahead of the August 23 harmonised elections, saying they are subjected to greater scrutiny and criticism than their male counterparts who get more exposure through social medi…

Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 08:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

'Uneducated' politicians to be locked out of Zimbabwe councils

GOVERNMENT is finalising a new law to bar politicians without tertiary education qualifications from running for local authority seats in a development meant to restore competency and improve service delivery.The Attorney-General (AG)'s of…

Published: 17 Apr 2023 at 06:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean politicians abusing religion

RENOWNED cleric, Reverend Kenneth Mutata has bemoaned growing conflation and abuse of religion to legitimise political decisions, saying this has left Zimbabwe's Christian community vulnerable to political predators.Commenting on the role …

Published: 29 Mar 2023 at 06:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa says politicians behind police brutality

Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday said securocrats in the country were being used by politicians to clamp down on civilians ahead of polls expected later this year.Responding to concerns raised …

Published: 19 Jan 2023 at 07:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

'Politicians inciting violence'

HOME Affairs minister Kazembe Kazembe accused political party leaders of inciting violence to destabilise the country ahead of the 2023 polls.Responding to questions in the Senate, Kazembe said: "Zimbabwe is a peace-loving country. For som…

Published: 17 Jun 2022 at 08:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Politicians must not politicise development

CHIREDZI residents have urged elected officials and politicians to end polarisation and collectively focus on serving the community in a transparent and non-partisan manner.Speaking during a community engagement meeting facilitated by the …

Published: 16 Jun 2022 at 08:26hrs | 5 | by Alexio Rashirai

Politicians are fuelling hate crimes

ONLY hate and barbarism could have produced the sort of spectacle the world witnessed a few weeks ago when a baying mob of South Africans moved from house to house in Johannesburg's Diepsloot slum to hunt down undocumented migrants or whoe…

Published: 27 Apr 2022 at 13:37hrs | 2 | by Addy Kudita

'Politicians should emulate Madzibaba,' says Minister Paul Mavhima

Minister of Public Service Labour and Social Welfare Paul Mavhima has urged politicians to emulate Sungura giant Madzibaba Nicholas Zacharia for a better nation.Speaking at the launch of Madzibaba's  29th album in the capital yesterda…

Published: 10 Apr 2022 at 10:08hrs | 10 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Harare

African politicians thrive on deceiving electorate

AN interesting feature of liberation movements in Africa is their public denunciation of colonialism, imperialism and the injustices that are generally associated with these practices while they themselves have little regard for justice an…

Published: 12 Mar 2022 at 07:41hrs | 3 | by Mukunda Chitova

Youth bulge: A demographic dividend or bomb?

EIGHBOURING Zambia at one time an emblem of democracy in the southern African region, provides the best example of transitioning with changes in governance having taken place since the historic unseating of the late Kenneth Kaunda of the U…

Published: 08 Mar 2022 at 05:45hrs | 3 | by Ashton Bumhira

Public toilets must be free

TODAY let us turn our attention to  public toilets in city centres which are now pay toilets when one wants to use them.Yesteryear these toilets were used by the public free of charge and they were kept smart by the responsible author…

Published: 08 Mar 2022 at 05:45hrs | | by Paul Makiwa

Cont Mhlanga hits out at politicians

Arts guru Cont Mhlanga has blasted politicians for abusing artistes and the arts industry to advance their political careers.Mhlanga was reacting to the recent trend whereby artistes have turned to politicians for revenue streams.Chillspot…

Published: 20 Feb 2022 at 19:52hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo politicians 'weak'

A BULAWAYO-faith-based organisation, Habbakuk Trust has accused local politicians of being "politically weak" and unable to advance the devolution agenda in the region.The new Constitution adopted in 2013 provides for the establishment of …

Published: 19 Sep 2021 at 18:10hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Politicians caught in some 'situations'

That the United States has changed dramatically in the last 20 years is no longer in dispute. What we know is that their world is upside down, what is, is not what should be, and what should be, is not.There is more. There was what was cal…

Published: 19 Sep 2021 at 08:53hrs | | by Kenneth Mufuka

'Matebeleland politicians not pushing enough on devolution'

CIVIC society organisations operating in Matebeleland have accused politicians from the region of lacking stamina to push for implementation of devolution of power as enshrined in the Constitution.This emerged during a virtual meeting on d…

Published: 17 Sep 2021 at 20:23hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans politicians lining up their pockets

THE silly season is slowly approaching with less than 20 months left before the next elections. We now have President Emmerson Mnangagwa promising voters manna from heaven, declaring that what happened in Zambia will never happen in Zimbab…

Published: 14 Sep 2021 at 06:07hrs | 3 | by Batsi Gonzo

African education has many surprising outcomes

THE African education system has many surprising outcomes. The smartest students pass with first class marks and get admission to medical and engineering schools. The second class students get MBAs and LLBs to manage the first class studen…

Published: 20 Mar 2021 at 19:30hrs | 9 | by Unkown

Young female politicians face sexual harassment

Aspiring young Zimbabwean female politicians continue to face sexual harassment among several impediments in their quest to enter the political arena.Zanu-PF Seke-Chikomba women's quota Member of Parliament, Tatenda Mavetera says due to th…

Published: 08 Mar 2021 at 05:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Do morals require a code of conduct for politicians?

Tongues were sent into overdrive in the recent past weeks amid revelations of a multitude of trysts of Zimbabwe's the third in command, Vice President Kembo Mohadi with numerous married. What started like a case of sour grapes from a jilte…

Published: 02 Mar 2021 at 21:40hrs | 7 | by Sibusisiwe Tshuma

Rural areas provide hurdles for Matabeleland female politicians

WHILE women's political participation has been shown to be particularly influential in communities in Zimbabwe, rural areas-based female politicians still battle male dominance.Senzeni Mpofu, a female politician based in Matabeleland South…

Published: 28 Feb 2021 at 08:54hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF internal battles escalate

The November 2017 Operation Restore Legacy changed the top echelon of political power in the country. Many business persons, politicians and politically exposed persons sponsored and supported the process, with different agendas.The Novemb…

Published: 26 Feb 2021 at 14:24hrs | 1 | by Anonymous Writer

A new, ugly breed of politicians

Recently, I was appalled to wake up to the realisation that our social media streets have reared a new and ugly breed of politicians that lack tolerance and patriotism. The country is headed for elections in 2023 and it has become imperati…

Published: 29 Jan 2021 at 06:44hrs | 3 | by Prosperity Mzila

Should Christians be politicians, is it godly to be in politics?

I received a message on my LinkedIn page which made me get thinking. The message was from  a long forgotten church mate who was actually one of my pathfinders or a junior youth I used to teach christian values over twenty years ago. T…

Published: 26 Dec 2020 at 08:49hrs | 8 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

Even politicians will not divide us

ZIMBABWE is currently battling to come to terms with Cyclone Idai-induced devastation and politicians have conveniently taken advantage of the obtaining human suffering to score cheap political goals.Regardless, it is pleasing that Zimbabw…

Published: 23 Mar 2019 at 21:33hrs | | by Editorial - Daily News

Recycled bad politicians as the last resort of saving Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe is full of talented and equally good citizens who if coopted into politics can turn around the fortunes of our country. Unfortunately for our beloved motherland we seem to be cased. We have an unquenchable appetite of always recyc…

Published: 21 Mar 2019 at 19:04hrs | 4 | by Henry Madiro

How much power do politicians possess and who gives it to them?

We all have been presented with an opportunity to vote. So much time, energy, and money is spent on electing the right people. I'm grateful we have a voice. And I'm even more grateful that God is the ultimate decision maker.â€¦and the gove…

Published: 20 Jul 2018 at 12:44hrs | 15 | by Erick Matotoba

Female politicians target of social media attacks

SOCIAL media attacks on political opponents have become the new form of abuse due to global technological advancements, with female politicians becoming the worst affected.A study by the United Nations on the issue of social media as imple…

Published: 26 Jun 2018 at 07:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

Politicians must deliver on promises

Every politician knows that the key to winning elections is to make great promises. Nelson Chamisa in apparent novice excitement of taking over the MDC-T leadership after the death of Morgan Tsvangirai has taken the lead in reaching out to…

Published: 07 May 2018 at 07:11hrs | 2 | by Reason Wafawarova

What is the most important virtue for Zimbabweans, be they politicians, businessmen, intellectuals, ordinary people, and peasant

New International Version: He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. (Micah 6:8).Zimbabwe has worshipped power and money in the name o…

Published: 20 Apr 2018 at 19:12hrs | | by Andrew M Manyevere

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