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Why SADC is happy with the Mumba Report
Franz Kafka's worldFranz Kafka's art rests and runs on the bizarre and overawing grotesquery. Yet it is that de-familiarised, out-of-size world which he so ably colours which becomes the vehic...Published: 21 hrs ago | 358 | by @Jamwanda2
Amnesty International issues a scathing evaluation of Mnangagwa's first term,
Amnesty International has issued a scathing evaluation of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's initial term, characterizing it as a period marked by a severe crackdown on human rights and a failure to escap...Published: 29 Sep 2023 at 19:36hrs | 744 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa set to run CCC with unelected officials
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has advised career politicians within his party to form their own if not happy with his leadership style.Addressing CCC Mashonaland Ea...Published: 29 Sep 2023 at 11:31hrs | 2240 | by Staff reporter
Politics of ethnicity: Jumping from the pan into the fire
BELOW is a book excerpt from In Search of the Elusive Zimbabwean Dream, Volume III (Ideas and Solutions) by Professor Arthur Mutambara.President Emmerson Mnangagwa's new Cabinet shocked many b...Published: 29 Sep 2023 at 08:31hrs | 2294 | by Arthur Mutambara
Chamisa says there is no place for career politicians in his CCC
Nelson Chamisa, the leader of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), has advised career politicians within his party who are unhappy with his leadership style to form their own party. He made these ...Published: 29 Sep 2023 at 06:29hrs | 522 | by Staff reporter
The failure of democracy in Zimbabwe: The need for a new approach
Zimbabwe, a country with a rich history and a resilient population, has been plagued by political instability and economic turmoil for decades. One of the main reasons for this dire situation is the f...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 20:08hrs | 528 | by Ty Ki
'Let's lock up Mnangagwa and Chamisa for a while'
A respected Zimbabwean religious leader has proposed incarcerating its president and his opposition rival in the name of peace.It would take "courage and wisdom" for Zimbabwean President Emmer...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 06:21hrs | 1137 | by Staff reporter
How Zanu-PF took over Matebeleland South
Matebeleland South province, which had shifted its support from the ruling Zanu-PF to the opposition during the 2000 and 2008 elections, has now reverted to backing the ruling party. Several factors h...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 18:50hrs | 1472 | by Staff reporter
Masvingo Mayor, a game changer in Zimbabwe's geriatric male dominated politics
Following Zimbabwe's August 2023 general elections, 60 women were seconded into parliament through the proportional representation system, of these sixty, 33 are from Zanu Pf while 27 are from CCC. Co...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 18:48hrs | 310 | by Knowledge Hakata
Man slits his father and mother's throats
A man from Lupane in Matebeleland North is currently evading law enforcement after allegedly brutally murdering his parents during a family gathering last week. Clever Ngwenga (35), a resident...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 09:06hrs | 444 | by Staff reporter
Musicians flock at journalist's birthday bash
A number of musicians are lined up at the Prominent freelance journalist Simbarashe "indaba boss" Sithole's birthday Bashment at Guruve hotel tomorrow.The bashment was organized by Guruve hote...Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 16:02hrs | 933 | by Ndou Paul
Winning elections is just the beginning
WINNING an election is often seen as the ultimate goal for politicians, as it gives them the power and authority to enact change.However, it is essential to recognise that winning an election ...Published: 21 Sep 2023 at 06:13hrs | 263 | by Brighton Taruberekera
'Artificial ivory opens another way to end ban on natural ivory trade' says U.S. NGO
A United States-based NGO welcomed a BBC report this month that Austrian scientists have developed a new artificial ivory product, called Digory, that looks and feels like the real thing. The ...Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 23:41hrs | 234 | by Emmanuel Koro
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...Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 23:35hrs | 192 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Why Dudula hates foreigners
South African vigilante group Operation Dudula has become notorious for raiding businesses belonging to foreign nationals and forcing shops to close. BBC Africa Eye has gained rare access to members o...Published: 18 Sep 2023 at 21:02hrs | 909 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe bigger than all of us
ZIMBABWE, as a State, is bigger than all of us.By definition a State is characterised by four things: A permanent population, defined territory, sovereignty and government. These traits of a S...Published: 18 Sep 2023 at 07:00hrs | 457 | by Nicholas Aribino
Mnangagwa says his life has not been an easy one
President Mnangagwa has defied death on three separate occasions in his life, including a notorious poisoning incident in Gwanda six years ago and narrowly escaping the death penalty due to a technica...Published: 17 Sep 2023 at 07:56hrs | 346 | by Staff reporter
19 arrested in connection with Barbourfields violence
So far, a total of 19 individuals have been apprehended in connection with the outbreak of violence that occurred on Sunday during a soccer match between Dynamos and Highlanders at Barbourfields Stadi...Published: 14 Sep 2023 at 12:41hrs | 211 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe denies tiff with Zambia
Zimbabwe has refuted the existence of a diplomatic rift with Zambia following several weeks of heightened tensions triggered by a critical report on Zimbabwe's August 23 election. This report was rece...Published: 13 Sep 2023 at 19:08hrs | 1356 | by Staff reporter
'Disputed polls worsening voter apathy,' Stop using sticky band-aid to fix broken limb - vote rigging
"Disputed polls to worsen voter apathy" proclaimed Bulawayo 24 headline. "The frequency of disputed elections in Zimbabwe, the most recent being the August 23 polls, will discourage more regis...Published: 12 Sep 2023 at 14:15hrs | 660 | by Wilbert Mukori
Sikhala violence trial postponed
The trial of imprisoned opposition leader Job Sikhala and Chitungwiza North legislator Godfrey Sithole has been postponed. This delay occurred after the politicians' legal representatives expressed th...Published: 12 Sep 2023 at 08:28hrs | 1094 | by Staff reporter
Self-exiled former Tajamuka commander vows to fight on
Self-exiled CCC spokesperson Promise Mkwananzi has vowed to continue with his fight for democracy as he moved to dismiss claims he was a fugitive from justice but a target for political persecution by...Published: 10 Sep 2023 at 18:23hrs | 2076 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF and CCC must read this article
NOW that the elections are over, there is need for us to make a critical analysis of our country's political leadership. Zimbabwe has its fair share of problems.My wish is that the two leading...Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 08:05hrs | 465 | by Jonah Nyoni
Chief Stauze urges councillors to take off political jackets
BEITBRIDGE senior traditional leader Chief Stauze has urged the newly elected councillors of both the rural district council and the municipality to take off political jackets and focus on providing p...Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 07:36hrs | 129 | by Staff reporter
Whose agenda did our liberation movements truly serve?
There is nothing more baffling and shocking than hearing our so-called 'liberation movements' describing today's fight against injustice and oppression as a 'Western agenda'.The first thing th...Published: 08 Sep 2023 at 18:26hrs | 422 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Pro-West Mumba warns cycle of disputed polls could fuel SADC instability
Former Zambian vice president Nevers Mumba, who headed the SADC Election Observer Team (SEOM) to the just-ended Zimbabwean elections, says the cycle of disputed elections in the region could trigger i...Published: 06 Sep 2023 at 06:29hrs | 1107 | by Staff reporter
Zambia's Hichilema snubs Mnangagwa inauguration
Angolan president João Lourenço and Zambia's Hakainde Hichilema, the two most powerful men in SADC currently, are both shunning the inauguration of Zimbabwe's president-elect Emmerson Mnangagwa foll...Published: 04 Sep 2023 at 20:35hrs | 302 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to contend with Zanu-PF factions jostling for power
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's final term is likely to be marred by intense jostling for power in Zanu-PF as warring factions jostle to position themselves for the control of the ruling party and the ...Published: 03 Sep 2023 at 21:24hrs | 1222 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi survivors want closure
A former PF Zapu official, Felix Ndebele, was in tears last week as he narrated how he almost lost his life under the colonial regime and during Gukurahundi in the 1980s.Ndebele, from Silobela...Published: 03 Sep 2023 at 21:19hrs | 115 | by Staff reporter
Kenyan journalist reflects on covering Zimbabwe election
Murphy's Law says that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. In Zimbabwe, it played out loud.We were here to cover the elections, formally known as the "harmonised national elections", and...Published: 03 Sep 2023 at 08:01hrs | 1783 | by Duncan Khaemba
Gayton Mackenzie calls on Home Affairs to be ready to deport protesting Zimbabweans from SA
South Africa's Patriot Alliance (PA) leader, Gayton Mackenzie has urged the Department of Home Affairs (DHE) to stand "ready" and "deport" the Zimbabwean nationals in South Africa who have vowed to ma...Published: 30 Aug 2023 at 06:50hrs | 1168 | by Staff reporter
South African media has failed to bring regime change in Zimbabwe
Over the past 22 years since sanctions were imposed on Zimbabwe, western governments have invested billions of dollars into South African white owned media, with the aim of discrediting Zanu-PF. ...Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 12:34hrs | 1329 | by Rutendo Matinyarare
'It's time for Lupane MPs, cllrs to deliver'
LUPANE Community Parliament (LCP) has challenged the newly-elected councillors and legislators in the district to deliver on the promises they made during campaigns.In a statement yesterday, L...Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 07:06hrs | 190 | by Staff reporter
Money can't buy love, votes
AS many Zimbabweans seem to tire from the controversy surrounding the results from last week's harmonised elections, some are still wondering how certain candidates lost the polls.Yes, the deb...Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 07:06hrs | 192 | by Staff reporter
Hopewell Chin'ono scolds Chamisa for untruthful pledges
Hopewell Chin'ono, a former ally of CCC leader Nelson Chamisa, argues that Zimbabwe's democratic status is a sham, making any hope for fair elections delusional. Mocking his rhetorical flair, ...Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 07:50hrs | 7954 | by Staff reporter
Barbara Rwodzi assaulted by losing CCC candidate
POLICE have confirmed a group of Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) activists led by losing parliamentary candidate, Patrick Cheza, beat up Tourism Deputy Minister Barbara Rwodzi following an alterc...Published: 27 Aug 2023 at 23:37hrs | 633 | by Staff reporter
Cowdray Park and the myth of irrational voting
Galatians 3 verse 1: "You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified." The verse is a rebuke to the Galatians for having embraced d...Published: 27 Aug 2023 at 09:58hrs | 499 | by Limukani Ncube
Zimbabwe remains polarised
ZIMBABWEANS on Wednesday exercised their right to vote by participating in the harmonised elections.The elections were fraught with technical and logistical glitches, but the results showed th...Published: 26 Aug 2023 at 16:51hrs | 316 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
It is time for Mnangagwa to go
This is the perfect time for Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa to go. Leadership is not his forte. He does not have the dexterity needed to govern a country. The past five years testify of his failure which...Published: 26 Aug 2023 at 13:03hrs | 2279 | by @maximilianlion
A time to decide Zimbabwe's next leaders
It is the only time in five years that the electorate matters to politicians. They know that a barefooted woman in Manana or Fumukwe or that wisened octogenarian in Chiendambuya have the key to politi...Published: 23 Aug 2023 at 06:37hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Zipra urges war vets not to be used for violence
VETERANS of Zimbabwe's war of liberation should not be used by political parties to engage in violence during this year's electoral season, the Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (Zipra) has said....Published: 23 Aug 2023 at 06:35hrs | 41 | by Staff reporter
No single individual, group, or political party can fight an entrenched dictator alone
Whatever happens in Zimbabwe on 23 August 2023, we must pay homage to both President Mnangagwa and his challengers for the prevailing peace in this hotly contested plebiscite. The receptivity of Presi...Published: 21 Aug 2023 at 14:22hrs | 22 | by Sam Wezhira
Chamisa to announce results a day after polling?
ZANU-PF linked political analysts yesterday blasted Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader, Mr Nelson Chamisa after he told his supporters at a rally in Bulawayo that his party will announce the e...Published: 21 Aug 2023 at 06:35hrs | 108 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa sons 'grab' local showbiz
THE ruling Zanu-PF has intensified its capture of the creative arts industry, which plays a pivotal role of social commentary, by placing many artistes under the party wings.This comes after P...Published: 20 Aug 2023 at 09:29hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
A vote not cast, is a future lost
SOME citizens think that voting is a waste of time. Many a time, these people don't think that their circumstances can be changed by voting because of the assumption that associates politics with dirt...Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 06:58hrs | 6 | by Nicholas Aribino and Cyprian Muchemwa
Conflicted Zimbabwe poll observers outed
DISGUISED as election observers pro-opposition activists are grossly interfering in the country's electoral processes making outlandish claims that seek to sully the whole process.This comes a...Published: 16 Aug 2023 at 06:37hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Aspiring Zanu-PF MP bars CCC candidate to help on funeral
In a clear case of gaining political mileage ahead of next week elections, aspiring ZANU PF candidate for Mazowe South, Nobert Mazungunye is accused of blocking his rival, Rangarirai Chari ...Published: 15 Aug 2023 at 21:15hrs | 20 | by Desmond Nleya
Zimbabwe govt tells journalists to reject political manipulation
GOVERNMENT has implored journalists to maintain their independence from politicians to enhance balance and fairness in election coverage.In a speech read on her behalf by Information, Publicit...Published: 15 Aug 2023 at 06:36hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa congratulates Chief Mtshane
President Mnangagwa has congratulated Matebeleland North traditional leader Chief Mtshane Khumalo on his election last Thursday as president of the National Chiefs Council, the first time a chief from...Published: 15 Aug 2023 at 06:31hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's well-oiled campaign raises eyebrows
A day after President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rally in Harare on August 9, thousands of empty boxes of fast foods were strewn across the venue spanning up to more than the size of four soccer fields....Published: 13 Aug 2023 at 21:57hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
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