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Truth the medicine for a sick nation
"Before a nation can get on with the routine task of nation building, it has to come to terms with its past" (Walter Wink).My family brought me up in Germany after World War I (1914-1918) and ...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 05:49hrs | 403 | by Fr Oskar Wermter sj
Matebeleland needs to forgive 36 years after Gukurahundi
Zenzele Ndebele has produced a gripping and emotionally intense documentary about the perennial talking point in Matebeleland - Gukurahundi. Media reports suggested that the releasing of this film cau...Published: 16 Oct 2018 at 06:33hrs | 1476 | by Xolani Ndlovu
Dembare will never die
Dynamos 2-1 Caps United A TACTICAL half-time substitution proved the masterstroke as Dynamos took a huge leap in their fight against relegation with a polished second-half show helping them clinch...Published: 15 Oct 2018 at 06:21hrs | 1194 | by Staff reporter
Injiva chucks wife out of house over infidelity
THERE'S nothing worse than the feeling that your partner is cheating on you!An injiva, apparently convinced that his wife was cheating on him during his absence, allegedly punished her by chuc...Published: 05 Oct 2018 at 06:28hrs | 867 | by Staff reporter
Bruce Grobbelaar can't tell how many people he killed?
Before we reach the match-fixing trials which ruined his reputation, or remember the 13 major trophies he won as Liverpool's goalkeeper in 14 staggering years, we start with war in Africa. Bru...Published: 04 Oct 2018 at 05:43hrs | 2551 | by Staff reporter
How football saved Grobbelaar's life
Former Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar has spoken about how football "saved" him after his horrific experiences as a soldier in the then Rhodesian army, also recounting the trauma of the Heysel ...Published: 03 Oct 2018 at 07:18hrs | 652 | by AFP.
Mthuli Ncube's '0% political skills' certainly working
While cholera is highly infectious, positivity can be as contagious too as a counter-measure along with medicinally treating the actual disease.Posted Finance minister Mthuli Ncube, who has a ...Published: 21 Sep 2018 at 07:05hrs | 3628 | by Conway Tutani
Highlanders stumble again
Highlanders suffered their second straight defeat when they lost 2-0 to ZPC Kariba in a match played at Nyamhunga Stadium on Saturday afternoon.The Bulawayo giants had lost to Mutare City in t...Published: 15 Sep 2018 at 22:01hrs | 1388 | by Staff reporter
Chigumba, I disagree with you fully! Men are equal political turn-coats
Mukoma Chigumba, I read your articles online with great eagerness. I agree with most of your opinions, sometimes I don't, but this is what democracy is all about, to learn to agree and disagree. This ...Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 07:04hrs | 1689 | by Nomazulu Thata
Mnangagwa's power of silence and love
President Mnangagwa suffered much humiliation at the hands of the G40 cabal, led by former First Lady Grace Mugabe with the tacit endorsement of then President, Mr Robert Mugabe. Around 10 mon...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 06:42hrs | 587 | by Editorial - chronicle
Who is worse between manipulating politician and gullible follower?
AFTER the unnecessarily contentious elections, Zimbabwe could be about to reset and, thus, reboot itself on its journey from dysfunctionality to functionality.I say unnecessarily contentious b...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 07:03hrs | 780 | by Conway Tutani
Letter to Comrade Julius Malema
Dear Mr. Malema, Firstly, I would like to apologize to you personally because when you started your political path, I am one of those you did not take you seriously. I was deeply concerned abo...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 06:51hrs | 3256 | by Nomazulu Thata
Prisoner congratulates Mnangagwa
A prisoner at Chikurubi Maximum Prison has congratulated President ED Mnangagwa for winning the Presidential elections.Forty two-year-old Jacob Harineki has been in prison since 1998 and was s...Published: 05 Sep 2018 at 16:17hrs | 2458 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls residents warn MDC Alliance over mayor
VICTORIA Falls residents have warned the MDC Alliance not to meddle in council affairs by imposing a mayor, saying this would lead to a revolt.This was heard on Monday night at Chinotimba Hall...Published: 05 Sep 2018 at 07:03hrs | 1415 | by Staff reporter
Bosso out for revenge
HIGHLANDERS technical manager Madinda Ndlovu believes today will be payback time when they take on Ngezi Platinum Stars at Barbourfields Stadium as they seek to avenge the defeat inflicted upon them a...Published: 02 Sep 2018 at 08:57hrs | 183 | by Staff reporter
Boss, DeMbare clash in presidential inauguration special
HARARE giants Dynamos and Caps United would have to fight another day in their Castle Lager Premiership clash with the famed derby being shelved yesterday to pave way for the DeMbare against Bosso sho...Published: 25 Aug 2018 at 08:35hrs | 1855 | by Staff Reporter
Deportation of Biti low, low point for Zambian regime
From 1953 to 1963, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe were one country. Except for someone who has a real problem in their heads, even now that they are separate sovereigns, in fact their people are one. Pre...Published: 23 Aug 2018 at 06:47hrs | 1049 | by Michelo Hansungule
Why Biti was deported from Zambia
A Zambian political analyst based in South Africa has now suggested that the decision to deport opposition MDC Alliance principal Tendai Biti from Zambia was likely payback by President Edgar Lungu fo...Published: 20 Aug 2018 at 07:45hrs | 9204 | by Staff reporter
Deportation of Tendai Biti low, low point for Zambian regime
From 1953 to 1963, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe were one country. Except for someone who has a real problem in their heads, even now that they are separate sovereigns, in fact their people are one. Pre...Published: 20 Aug 2018 at 07:42hrs | 2959 | by Prof. Michelo Hansungule
Man in 'fiery revenge'
A Mhondoro man has appeared in court facing two counts of attempted murder after he set alight the huts in which his wife and his in-laws were sleeping and destroying property worth $10 000. N...Published: 18 Aug 2018 at 07:55hrs | 214 | by Staff reporter
Can you do Zanu and God together?
How can someone be Zanu and a Christian together? Or, can someone save Satan and God at the same time? Sometimes Zimbabweans exhibit cognitive dissonance when it comes to Faith and Politics. T...Published: 15 Aug 2018 at 14:27hrs | 981 | by Ryton Dzimiri
Demystifying the MDC Alliance Constitutional petition
As I promised, Zimbabwe here is my critic of the Constitutional petition filed by the MDC Alliance. Everything starts and falls on the founding affidavit. Before going into the substance of his applic...Published: 11 Aug 2018 at 20:14hrs | 10151 | by Lloyd Msipa
Soldier's home attacked
A Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) employee and his family are living in constant fear after they have become targets for attack by suspected political misfits.The soldier, who lives in Zinyanga ...Published: 06 Aug 2018 at 19:09hrs | 7469 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's political demise: the best thing to happen to us women!
Chamisa was big-headed: he knew it all, apparently never listened to advice because he thought whatever advice came from himself. He lacked foresight, he lacked leadership qualities, his words were un...Published: 03 Aug 2018 at 21:37hrs | 7472 | by Nomazulu Thata
When Chamisa lost me
Like many people, I had been looking forward to attending the MDC final rally in Freedom Square. To enjoy the atmosphere, hear the music and to listen to the inspirational final words before polling d...Published: 28 Jul 2018 at 12:49hrs | 5470 | by Jealousy Dutiro
An inherited crisis of imagination: A Long Essay concerning the understanding of Zimbabwe - Pt2
Continuing from here...Truth be said, this is a great opportunity for Mnangagwa. And truth be repeated, the...Published: 27 Jul 2018 at 19:03hrs | 714 | by Tshepo Mabalane Mabalane
Gukurahundi skeletons tumble out of the closet
AS Zimbabwe inches towards critical general elections on Monday, skeletons of Gukurahundi massacres - which remain an emotive political and electoral issue in the country - are tumbling out of the clo...Published: 27 Jul 2018 at 11:19hrs | 2001 | by Staff reporter
Time to reflect and decide!
Fellow Zimbabweans the time to reflect and map out our future has arrived. This is the golden opportunity we have been waiting for. It is not time for vengefulness or witch-hunting, but all voters hav...Published: 27 Jul 2018 at 08:48hrs | 1082 | by Frazer Muzondo
Zimbabwe, yet another opportunity gone begging? Possibly?
November, 2018, another heart stopping moment for Zimbabwe. Could that be the long awaited moment? Many wondered. The long dreamed about dawn when the nation would rediscover its soul? Hadn't the nati...Published: 27 Jul 2018 at 06:51hrs | 423 | by Dr Ralph Mguni
Mqondisi Moyo never ceases to amaze
"Its Long walk to Freedom as Nelson Mandela said"My name is Mlungisi Ndlovu originally from Ntabazinduna. I am here to say a little few words about this fellow called Mqondisi Moyo. ...Published: 25 Jul 2018 at 07:36hrs | 796 | by Mlungisi Ndlovu
$8 000 maintenance debt gets man arrested
A 55-YEAR-OLD man from Bulawayo has been arrested over maintenance arrears amounting to nearly $8 000 which accumulated over the past six years.Stanley Nkala of Shambroke Farm just after Bulaw...Published: 24 Jul 2018 at 06:58hrs | 353 | by Staff reporter
Immunity, money and power: The Chamisa-Jonathan Moyo partnership explained
There are some people who are satisfied with simple explanations.So when Chamisa devotees explain that the growing partnership between Nelson Chamisa and Jonathan Moyo, and his sidekick Edmund...Published: 23 Jul 2018 at 16:27hrs | 7642 | by R Mujuru
Mugabe still a factor in Zimbabwe's election
Former leader Robert Mugabe has been forced out but he's hardly faded away. Ahead of this month's historic election, dozens of people in T-shirts with his image danced to anti-government songs while v...Published: 23 Jul 2018 at 09:06hrs | 2634 | by AFP
Special Forces Commando foils armed robbery
A COMMANDO in the Zimbabwe National Army heroically dodged a bullet before disarming and manhandling an armed robbery suspect who, alongside two accomplices, had broken into his home in Magwegwe North...Published: 23 Jul 2018 at 07:10hrs | 2456 | by Staff reporter
Mujuru to win the Zimbabwe presidential election on July 30
THREE years after she was unceremoniously fired from Zanu-PF and government, former vice-president Joice Mujuru will on July 30 contest her first election as an opposition candidate and she believes v...Published: 22 Jul 2018 at 10:36hrs | 1568 | by Staff reporter
July 30 gives Zimbabwe opportunity to break from past
The upcoming election is a great opportunity for Zimbabweans in general, for the current political leadership and even for the ousted dictator, himself, I will explain why.Of course, for the m...Published: 18 Jul 2018 at 07:39hrs | 759 | by Charles Kangai
Chamisa, violence and the absence of leadership
In February, at Morgan Tsvangirai's funeral, Nelson Chamisa's private militia, The Vanguard, attacked his opponents and tried to torch a hut in which Thokozani Khupe, Douglas Mwonzora and their suppor...Published: 17 Jul 2018 at 11:36hrs | 1054 | by Anthony Mkondo
Does Njelele hold the keys?
"It was on June 29, just a month before the nation votes on July 30, that they came and desecrated our shrine. Whether that is pure coincidence, a planned act or just another act of vandalism, we are ...Published: 15 Jul 2018 at 16:46hrs | 436 | by Staff rpeorter
'I lied about rape'
A BINGA pupil who had dragged a primary school teacher to court for rape has confessed that she was seeking revenge after he made her pregnant and denied responsibility.The Mpinami Primary Sch...Published: 10 Jul 2018 at 08:12hrs | 2331 | by Staff reporter
2018 elections, implications on Ndebele
Parliamentary representation has not helped Ndebele speaking territories much since attainment of independence. For a good hopeless 25 years or more Zanu PF MPs and ministers playing the tune of that ...Published: 09 Jul 2018 at 12:09hrs | 1742 | by Sazi Ntozonke
Nasama return to haunt Dembare
Dynamos 1 - 1 Chicken InnDYNAMOS juniors product King Nasama returned to haunt his former team yesterday when he grabbed a last minute goal that denied the Harare giants maximum points in a rain-s...Published: 09 Jul 2018 at 07:48hrs | 380 | by Staff reporter
Sangoma robbed, threatens robbers
SPIRITUAL tragedy!A self-proclaimed sangoma in Bulawayo was on Friday last week left counting his losses after he was allegedly robbed of his bag containing all tools of the trade while on his way...Published: 06 Jul 2018 at 07:01hrs | 601 | by Staff rpeorter
'Mnangagwa likely to lose polls'
As the July 30 elections draw nearer, political parties and independent candidates have stepped up their campaigns to win the first post-Robert Mugabe polls.Reporter Everson Mushava (EM) yeste...Published: 01 Jul 2018 at 14:37hrs | 2105 | by Staff reporter
The 1979 Grandplan from a women's perspective
I have read the so called Shona's 1979 Grand Plan, each time I finish reading it I find myself getting emotional. I ,being a Christian sometimes I find myself praying and meditating against the Spirit...Published: 01 Jul 2018 at 08:17hrs | 592 | by Presia Ngulube
Foreign help urged in blast probe
A GROUP of non-aligned war veterans have called on the government to rope in international forensic investigators to assist local police in probing the explosion that rocked the White City Stadium in ...Published: 29 Jun 2018 at 07:58hrs | 384 | by Staff reporter
Your violence will not destroy Zimbabwe
I don't know your name. I don't know who you are or what your motives are, but I reject your attempt to harm democracy and our new Zimbabwe with your violence.I am an MDC supporter, but when y...Published: 25 Jun 2018 at 15:17hrs | 1009 | by Innocent Dube
Perrance Shiri warn 'terrorists' behind Mnangagwa bomb
AGRICULTURE minister, former Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) commander Air Chief Marshal Perrance Shiri yesterday warned those behind the "terrorist" explosion that rocked the Zanu PF campaign rally at Wh...Published: 25 Jun 2018 at 07:33hrs | 1944 | by Staff reporter
Stop playing with fire, warns Shiri
AGRICULTURE minister, former Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) commander Air Chief Marshal Perrance Shiri yesterday warned those behind the "terrorist" explosion that rocked the Zanu PF campaign rally at Wh...Published: 25 Jun 2018 at 07:00hrs | 3444 | by Staff Reporter
Bomb blast at White City Stadium Bulawayo
The government must deploy more security personnel as we draw near the harmonised elections in a couple of weeks to come.We seem to be heading for a political turbulence in the country as we n...Published: 25 Jun 2018 at 06:54hrs | 5500 | by Leonard Koni
History repeating itself yet again! The arms catch in the 1980s versus Bombing in White City today
This bombing had to happen right in the city of Kings and Queens: Bulawayo. It was well staged to the extent that the bomber was not captured. The perpetrator of the silly bombing could not have escap...Published: 24 Jun 2018 at 22:16hrs | 2699 | by Nomazulu Thata
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