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Zimbabwe cannot fund large-scale projects without monetary autonomy
Zimbabwe's economic debate is often framed through the lens of inflation control, exchange rate stability, and the day-to-day functionality of the US dollar in domestic transactions.Yet, benea...Published: 01 Jul 2025 at 12:05hrs | 194 | by Brighton Musonza
Rhodesians invested in Rhodesia, Zimbabweans are investing Abroad
Zimbabweans/Rhodesians are debating across social media platforms, focusing on the contrasting legacies of the Rhodesian and Zimbabwean governments and how they have emerged as a focal point of discus...Published: 30 Dec 2024 at 11:54hrs | 822 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Drying Zambezi river threatens Zimbabwe and Zambia's energy future
The once-mighty Zambezi River, a lifeline for Zimbabwe and Zambia, has been reduced to a bed of sand and small puddles, signaling a severe crisis for the two nations that heavily rely on Lake Kariba f...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 14:37hrs | 1918 | by Staff reporter
Western Diplomats blast Chamisa...call him incompetent or ZANU PF front
Senior journalist Hopewell Chin'ono has teared into Nelson Chamisa accusing his of a self-centered leadership style which has caused the Citizens Coalition for Change to suffer a still birth. ...Published: 08 Dec 2023 at 12:56hrs | 17 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
'Drunk' Christopher Mutsvangwa denies that Zimbabwe is a province of South Africa
Whatever ZANU-PF mouth piece, Christopher Mutsvangwa, was drinking from a white cup during his interview with Newzroom Africa, it is a highly intoxicating substance like alcohol. No sober person can d...Published: 28 Jul 2023 at 17:37hrs | 17 | by Israel Dube
The creation of absolute poverty and suffering in post-colonial Zimbabwe
THERE is little doubt that the advent of Zimbabwe's independence in 1980 has paradoxically generated a new debate on the notion of freedom and justice, particularly from philosophical perspectives....Published: 05 Mar 2023 at 13:51hrs | | by Dr Admore Tshuma
Transport operators, ZRP on 'warpath'
ZIMBABWE Republic Police (ZRP) and public transport operators are headed for a collision course over the decision to gear up arrest of drivers for failure to stick to the stipulated movement timetable...Published: 17 Feb 2023 at 05:00hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
More troubles brew for Zimsec
TEACHER unions have urged parents of Ordinary Level students whose results were nullified last week to sue the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) for presiding over flawed examinations....Published: 06 Feb 2023 at 04:54hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
USAid warns of Zimbabwe funding threat
THE Private Voluntary Organisations (PVOs) Amendment Bill, which has been criticised by opposition parties and civic groups for muzzling government critics and narrowing democratic space, has gone a s...Published: 02 Feb 2023 at 19:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
No violence since 2017, claims Zanu-PF
LEGISLATORS in the National Assembly have demanded that Home Affairs minister Kazembe Kazembe must issue a ministerial statement explaining how his ministry will curb growing political violence in the...Published: 30 Sep 2022 at 06:12hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Longing for a bygone era will not fix Zimbabwe's economy
Social media can be a tool for comedic relief, venting frustration and a means of trolling at the same time. My favourite Social Network is Twitter due to its remarkable interface and ability to conne...Published: 20 Jun 2022 at 16:03hrs | 13 | by Dr Farai Nyika. Economics Academic at Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA).
Thousands bid Major-General Nyathi farewell
THE late national hero, Major-General (Rtd) Sikhulile Simpson Nyathi, who was buried at the National Heroes Acre in Harare yesterday, was described as an intelligent and quiet soldier who stood firm f...Published: 14 Jun 2022 at 06:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mineworkers still suffering after 42 years of independence
ZIMBABWE mine workers are still suffering and subjected to slavery 42 years after the country gained independence.This is said by the Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union (...Published: 21 Apr 2022 at 12:39hrs | 16 | by Stephen Jakes
Are ZANU PF and MDC shameful governance failures proving Rhodesia's Smith right that Blacks not ready to govern themselves?
There are issues that are so emotive and sensitive, that even I try my best not to provoke them unnecessarily - or, at least, tread very carefully, being alive to their potential explosiveness - nonet...Published: 02 Jun 2021 at 11:21hrs | 16 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Rhodesian Model worked and it will work even better NOW
Zimbabwe needs to look at the model that worked and make it even better under sanctions. From the 1940 when the Rhodesian economy was booming the country had only one university and the focus of the t...Published: 06 Feb 2021 at 20:32hrs | 3 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Killing of foreigners in South Africa is an evil act [Xenophobia]
When Mandela became the first black South African President, after a protracted struggle with the Apartheid government, many people thought that a new dawn of peace in Africa has been born. In...Published: 04 Sep 2019 at 13:10hrs | | by Njabulo
Killing of foreigners in South Africa is an evil act
When Mandela became the first black South African President, after a protracted struggle with the Apartheid government ,many people thought that a new dawn of peace in Africa has been born...Published: 04 Sep 2019 at 09:08hrs | 1 | by Njabulo
MOPA Bill outlaws protests
In light of the recent ban of the #FreeZimbabweMarch which was supposed to take place in Harare last Friday the 16th and today's protest ban in Bulawayo, the Local Solutions Council would like to warn...Published: 19 Aug 2019 at 14:04hrs | 1 | by Darlington Nyambiya
Zimbabwe loses US$34m through illicit financial flows - Report
SOUTHERN Africa is prejudiced of a staggering US$30 billion annually as a result of illicit financial flows, with Zimbabwe losing US$34 million every year due to trade under-invoicing while also losin...Published: 16 Aug 2019 at 08:24hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe gets rare praises
If there is one thing that former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe is commendable for – and coming from me, such a compliment is a bit of a jaw-dropping, tide turner – was his unwavering comm...Published: 28 Apr 2019 at 14:02hrs | 1 | by Rejoice Ngwenya
How did Zimbabwe end up with such toxic debts?
What I witnessed last Saturday at Zimbabwe's biggest hospital, Parirenyatwa, got me thinking.In the casualty unit, there was no doctor attending to patients from 5.30pm to 9pm. I saw patients ...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 09:59hrs | | by Editorial _ The Independent
Killing of foreigners in South Africa is an evil act [Xenophobia]
When Mandela became the first black South African President, after a protracted struggle with the Apartheid government, many people thought that a new dawn of peace in Africa has been born...Published: 29 Mar 2019 at 09:37hrs | | by Njabulo
Where are modern day Tongogaras?
As the nation commemorates the 39th anniversary of the tragic passing away of one of the bravest men ever to come out of Zimbabwe — General Josiah Magama Tongogara — in a horrific, but highly ques...Published: 28 Dec 2018 at 20:47hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa dumps Chinese contractor
GOVERNMENT has abandoned talks with Chinese contractor Anhui Foreign Economic Construction Group Limited (AFECC) for the dualisation of the Beitbridge-Harare-Chirundu Highway, opting for local financi...Published: 30 Nov 2018 at 10:35hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Another 'useless' doctorate for Mnangagwa
GREAT Zimbabwe University yesterday awarded President Mnangagwa an Honorary Doctorate of Politics and International Relations (Honoris Causa) during its 12th graduation ceremony. The President...Published: 13 Oct 2018 at 07:09hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
General Valerio Sibanda issued statement under duress, says Mutsekwa
Zimbabwe Defence Forces commander General Phillip Valerio Sibanda acted out of his professional reputation in blaming MDC Alliance supporters for the fatal shooting of at least six unarmed civilians d...Published: 18 Aug 2018 at 14:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga tours controversial ARDA Antelope project
Acting President Retired General Constantino Chiwenga has arrived at ARDA Antelope Estate in Maphisa, Matobo District, to appreciate operations at the facility.He is accompanied by Lands, Agri...Published: 17 Aug 2018 at 13:23hrs | 1 | by Ndou Paul
Mnangagwa govt revives abandoned road projects
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government has intensified efforts to revive road and bridge projects that were abandoned more than 30 years ago.The country's road infrastructure is in dire nee...Published: 24 Jul 2018 at 14:08hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
No national reconciliation without acknowledgement, apology and accountability
Yesterday was a very interesting day for me, as far as issues of nation reconciliation were concerned - with the swearing in of a new National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) chairman, an a...Published: 02 Mar 2018 at 07:08hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Morgan, primary elections - like a coalition - are a necessary evil
IT'S getting harder and harder to keep track of political developments in Zimbabwe.What with all the brouhaha going on every which way you look and at many levels? If you do not keep your eye ...Published: 28 Jul 2017 at 07:50hrs | 1 | by Conway Tutani
All set for Joshua Nkomo 18 anniversary celebration of his passing on
All has been set for the late Vice President Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo 18th anniversary after his death in July 1999 as people will gather in Kezi his rural home in Matabeleland South to celebrate his life...Published: 30 Jun 2017 at 20:02hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Time Zanu-PF goes back to the basics
As I wake up every day of my life with the passion of wanting to communicate that which I feel is necessary, I always find myself asking what the Zanu-PF party that which deploys its cadres to governm...Published: 14 Jun 2017 at 20:22hrs | 1 | by MuHwisiry Chaiyeiye
The time for a workers' revolution is now
Zimbabwe should be embarrassed to be amongst the eight African countries - three of whom are from the Southern African region - to be on the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Conference agenda f...Published: 17 May 2017 at 11:41hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chidyausiku a controversial hero
The late Chief Justice Chidyausuku was/had a vested interest in the affairs of the newly independent Zimbabwe in 1980.(he seized that opportunity and crossed the floor)This was because he wanted to ac...Published: 14 May 2017 at 05:18hrs | | by Njabulo
'Biometric data capture existed during Rhodesian era'
A TOP MDC-T official in Bulawayo has said the biometric data capturing system, currently under consideration for implementation by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) was not a new phenomenon, as ...Published: 04 May 2017 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Ndebele elders angry about their land stolen by the regime
Maphisa villagers' fight for their land against the Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (Arda) in Matabeleland South."I was born here in 1942. This is my only home and I cannot be...Published: 15 Mar 2017 at 20:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe now a fully fledged fascist state
The cruelty shown by heavily armed police officers on Saturday who resorted to the use of live ammunition to repress peaceful demonstrations that took place in most parts of the country; shows that Zi...Published: 19 Sep 2016 at 15:30hrs | 1 | by Jacob Mafume - PDP National Spokesperson
Misplaced priorities: Mathebeleland is marginalized and abjectly poor
The seeking to restore a monarch in Mathebeleland never ceases to amaze most of us who come from the region. Is restoring a Khumalo clan indeed a priority for our region? What value is the King of Mat...Published: 11 Aug 2016 at 16:32hrs | 4 | by Nomazulu Thata
'Mugabe's Zimbabwe same as Smith's Rhodesia'
FORMER Education minister David Coltart has claimed that the title of his recently-published book, The Struggle Continues . . . 50 Years of Tyranny, had offended remnants of the Rhodesian era and ...Published: 01 Jul 2016 at 11:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa should apologise first for Gukurahundi'
It will be prudent for Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa to issue a public apology on his role during the Gukurahundi atrocities if he truly aspires to be the next president of Zimbabwe, ex-Education ...Published: 17 May 2016 at 13:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
David Coltart whitewashing history, seeking relevance
It was last Saturday morning that I finally finished David Coltart's autobiography "The Struggle Continues: 50 years of Tyranny in Zimbabwe" – a tome of well over 600 pages that details his life sin...Published: 11 May 2016 at 06:56hrs | | by Tichaona Zindoga
'Mugabe please get on your scotch kart and go to Zvimba'
Man with the many titles, it really is time to get on your scotch kart and go to Zvimba or wherever else other than ZimI just completed reading David Coltart's book, "The Struggle Continues" a...Published: 08 May 2016 at 11:20hrs | | by Lovemore Fuyane
Rhodesian government fed primary school pupils but not Zanu PF regime - Zanu PF MP says
Zanu PF Chegutu West MP Dexter Nduna has said the Rhodesian government used to feed primary school pupils but the Zanu PF regime is struggling.He said a lot of pupils are dropping out of sch...Published: 05 Feb 2016 at 08:56hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe media dragged back to the Rhodesian era
Zimbabwe's media is under siege and has been dragged back to the colonial era under the Rhodesia government, a newspaper publisher Ibbo Mandaza told journalists during a World Press Freedom Day commem...Published: 04 May 2015 at 15:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Residents still sharing toilets 34 years after independence
Despite the country attaining 35 years of Independence this year, some residents in Kadoma are living without access to proper ablution facilities.A survey carried by The Zimbabwean recent...Published: 21 Jan 2015 at 11:07hrs | | by Marcus Tawona
Equal opportunities for all with Tsvangirai
Zimbabwe's political landscape shall never be the same again. The paradigm shift in the narrative is upon us as the complexion, scent and flavor of our politics has defied the norms and truly now ...Published: 11 Dec 2014 at 11:34hrs | | by Dr. Wangu Mazodze
'Rhodesian currency only' sign riles Mugabe's aide
MEDIA, Information and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary George Charamba recently came face to face with a "painful reminder" of colonialism that he said undermined the country's independence ...Published: 01 Dec 2014 at 07:58hrs | | by Shingirai Huni
Economy first, politics later
Some people never get enough of the swim in the slumbers of shame. Morgan Tsvangirai's sentiments of cheap beer during the Rhodesian era, reflects of a disoriented would be leader. What he puts fi...Published: 17 Jul 2014 at 11:11hrs | | by Onward Chiswa
Tsvangirai targets Mugabe's people
Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai, riding a wave of anger against the ruling Zanu-PF over increasing economic hardships, took his battle to President Robert Mugabe's citadel on Saturday, ...Published: 14 Jul 2014 at 15:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo's triple honour
Stakeholders tasked with ensuring the accomplishment of three major projects in honour of the late veteran nationalist and former vice president Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo have expressed gratificat...Published: 19 Dec 2013 at 08:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
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