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The Zimbabwe Government is Not Learning from Past Mistakes

In Zimbabwe today, it is clear that history is repeating itself. Our government is unwilling to learn from the errors of the past, both from our own experiences under Robert Mugabe and from the failures of other African governments. Instea…

Published: 16 Sep 2025 at 19:35hrs | 366 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Ian Smith never named anything after himself – why then are Zimbabwe leaders so insecure and desperate for self-glorification?

There is something quite unnerving about sitting leaders obsessing over naming things after themselves.Today, the Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa Law School is set to be officially opened in Kwekwe. To directly receive articles from Tenda…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 22:08hrs | 323 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

The Zezuru-Korekore empire died with its founding King, Robert Mugabe

Through astonishing political ignorance, those who claim to be the successors to the Zezuru throan today, Constantino Chiwenga, 1st Vice President of Zimbabwe, war veteran, Blessed Geza and others, are the ones who contributed immensely to…

Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 06:58hrs | 674 | by Israel Dube

Bloodthirsty demon of war currently in Eastern DRC will visit Zimbabwe

The bloodthirsty demon of war and destruction currently operating in DRC will proceed to Zimbabwe on invitation by the Shona supremacist government of Zimbabwe. The unresolved issue of Matabele genocide, institutionalised tribal discrimina…

Published: 19 Feb 2025 at 21:12hrs | 1794 | by Israel Dube

Mnangagwa regime is deceiving war veterans into a dangerous debt trap

The "schemes" keep coming! Yesterday, the Zimbabwean government unveiled yet another scheme ostensibly aimed at improving the livelihoods of veterans of the country's liberation struggle. This time, small pieces of land - referred to as "s…

Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 20:26hrs | 717 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwe: Only a failed state would want a president to rule forever

I was left speechless while listening to the excitable ZANU-PF chairman for Mashonaland East province, Daniel Garwe, who recently addressed a gathering of party supporters in Murehwa. With unrestrained enthusiasm, Garwe boldly declared tha…

Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 09:10hrs | 463 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

ZAA Founder on Diaspora, ZIG, Xenophobia and Julius Malema

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit."Aristotle's age-old dictum has been used and sometimes abused to the point of clichÃ©.But whatever truth; be it a grain or insurmountable, contained in the saying…

Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 13:02hrs | 575 | by Staff Reporter

Mutsvangwas are dummy sucking cry babies!

It is intriguing to see how loud the cruel and oppressive wail when they are given the taste of their own medicine.We have seen the tears of the savagery late President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe and his family after he was deposed through…

Published: 27 May 2024 at 20:03hrs | 11 | by Israel Dube

What will freedom truly cost us?

In the depths of despair, there exists a flicker of hope. Or so we dare to believe. As a nation, Zimbabwe has been haunted by a tumultuous history, riddled with oppression, corruption, and a desperate thirst for power. The struggle for fre…

Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 23:32hrs | 110 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo

MPs scrimmage for US$40 000 loan shows how we all are dependent on the dictator's benevolence

"It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker, that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest. We address ourselves, not to their humanity but to their self-love, and never talk to them of…

Published: 05 Dec 2022 at 10:49hrs | 5 | by Wilbert Mukori

Zimbabwe @42 where exactly did we go wrong?

It really pains me when I look at what my country has become today four decades into independence. We have regressed so much.I couldn't think that one day I would board a plane to a war torn country like Somalia but I did in 2008  Dec…

Published: 18 Apr 2022 at 12:40hrs | 7 | by Leonard Koni

Khaliphani Phugheni pounces on the smaller fish but exonerates the mighty crocodile

It is not different: the modus operandi is the same: Phugheni sees no evil in Mnangagwa but sees loads of evil in Obert Gutu. This is the same with Jonathan who blamed Gukurahundi to Mnangagwa and less on Robert Mugabe, the Commander-in-Ch…

Published: 25 Jun 2021 at 14:16hrs | 8 | by Nomazulu Thata

Robert Mugabe to be exhumed as Grace gives up?

After seriously looking at the summonses chief Zvimba issued on Grace Mugabe the former First Lady one is left wondering does chief Zvimba understa"nds his duties.  Zvimba District is a district of Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe.…

Published: 14 May 2021 at 08:13hrs | 16 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

Mnangagwa not worried about Ramaphosa speech in Tanzania

The president of South Africa Mr C Ramaphosa paid tribute to the countries he said helped and fought with ANC to remove Apartheid in South Africa. Mr Ramaphosa thanked Tanzania for being the centre and the engine of revolutions in many cou…

Published: 29 Mar 2021 at 10:24hrs | 17 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

'The full Robert Mugabe' - Zimbabwe Vigil Diary

The drama over the US presidential election, with long delays in releasing the results and angry disputes between the Republicans and Democrats, prompted a Vigil supporter to comment: 'They could learn from Zimbabwe where they find it more…

Published: 09 Nov 2020 at 08:08hrs | 18 | by ZimVigil

Friends of Robert Mugabe comforts the Mugabe family

Robert Mugabe is a legend a hero, Nationalist and gentleman par excellence.As Friends of Robert Mugabe, we send our condolences to the Mugabe family, all Mugabe loyalists in their numbers and our condolences to Emerson Mnangagwa who worked…

Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 06:37hrs | 105 | by Fidelis Fengu

Gukurahundi and the battle against Shona supremacy

Gukurahundi has long been debated as a tribal issue and was presented to the younger generations and the world at large as a battle for tribal supremacy. This was until former ZAPU cadre and former Minister of Home Affairs Dr Obert Moses M…

Published: 25 Jul 2019 at 11:40hrs | 7 | by Nicholas Ncube

Linda Masarira to write book on Chiwenga's coup

Former MDC-T Spokesperson Linda Masarira has revealed that she is writing a tell-all book about how she started an organic anti-Mugabe protest that was hijacked by some MDC activists. She announced her plans after reading the book Two Week…

Published: 06 Jul 2019 at 10:07hrs | 12 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Top 15 Robert Mugabe's killing methods

The top 15 favourite killing methods used by Mugabe's North Korean trained Army brigade. The brigade was commanded by the current minister of Agriculture Perence Shiri(notoriously known as the Black Jesus) and the enforcer and public face …

Published: 31 May 2019 at 06:53hrs | 5 | by Mbonisi Gumbo

ZANU PF Youth league warns Mugabe

ZANU PF Youth League has warned former President Robert Mugabe to appreciate the respect that is being accorded to him by President Emmerson Mnangagwa or risk dying a bitter man.The warning comes after Mugabe told delegates who had gathere…

Published: 25 Feb 2019 at 12:11hrs | 7 | by Mandla Ndlovu

'EU sanctions will spur Zimbabweans to bust sanctions' - nonsense just what we need

"Zimbabweans should not be distracted from their focus on turning around the economy by the country's enemies threatening to effect and strengthen illegal sanctions on the country," wrote the Chronicle. "The recent resolution by the Europe…

Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 06:49hrs | 19 | by Nomusa Garikai

Christianity and the Curse of the Papa Generation

We can all agree that Robert Mugabe has proven the "gods" wrong so many times, well at least according to the "prophets" that are awash on every street corner from Harare to Lilongwe. From one to the other the date of his death has been pr…

Published: 16 Feb 2019 at 21:39hrs | 5 | by Robert Sigauke

Desperation sometimes leads to desperate decisions

When former President Robert Mugabe resigned, there was an overpowering excitement from across the political divide. For once, Zimbabweans appeared to be united. The opposition, particularly the MDC and Joice Mujuru's NPP among others, wer…

Published: 24 Jan 2019 at 13:57hrs | 9 | by Tafara Shumba

Africa And The Look East Facade

When former Zimbabwe despot Robert Mugabe was shunned and ostracized by the West he turned to the East. China in particular promised him funding which would be a slap in the faces of former erstwhile friends. The Chinese in particular will…

Published: 12 Jan 2019 at 11:00hrs | 6 | by AT Kadada

Things fall apart as EDIOTS hero-worship

Not to see faults in our leaders is injustice to the person concerned also, Hero worship. It has probably always been a thing and is also not likely to die out any time soon. Picking someone to excessively admire to the point where they ca…

Published: 12 Jan 2019 at 00:31hrs | 6 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

Robert Mugabe writing a book?

Former President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe might be writing a book to record his memoirs after being ousted from power in a bloody coup that ended 37 years of his rule.The revelations were made by veteran journalist Mduduzi Mathuthu on Twi…

Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 16:55hrs | 8 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Mugabe's wealth exposed

Robert Mugabe has always been a well-kept secret with no one knowing exactly how much the Mugabes are worth.  The only snippets has been the $1.35m diamond ring bought for Grace's wedding anniversary. This publication revisited a Wiki…

Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 14:46hrs | 11 | by Mandla Ndlovu

How we Squandered Chance for Real Political Change

I am one of those who did not cheer when the military coup happened in Zimbabwe almost a year ago. I was traveling from the DRC as the tanks rolled into the city and in Zimbabwe when Mugabe was finally forced out. I was a few hundred metre…

Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 12:42hrs | 15 | by Siphosami Malunga

Mugabe sent assasins to kill me says Masiyiwa

Econet Wireless Boss Strive Masiyiwa has revealed that Former President Robert Mugabe sent assassins  to abduct and kill him.In an emotional statement issued on Facebook on Thursday Masiyiwa said, "I fled my country when assassins wer…

Published: 02 Nov 2018 at 07:02hrs | 7816 | by Mandla Ndlovu

What did Chamisa have to promise for Mugabe to endorse him?

"Since nothing is free, to each his price" (Gore Vidal)  One of the universal truisms in life is that nothing comes for free. Everything has a price. This is especially true in politics, where politicians are masters of negotiation an…

Published: 06 Jun 2018 at 09:58hrs | 4 | by Mike, Harare

Africa Day lineup for Carl's Zambezi House

Self proclaimed and appointed brand ambassador for Zimbabwe Carl Joshua Ncube turns 39 this week on AFRICA DAY with an exciting set of events ear marked for his recent project ZAMBEZI HOUSE which is a gem located on the Zambezi River in Vi…

Published: 21 May 2018 at 10:57hrs | 115 | by Agencies

Confidence re-building in Zanu-PF

The new Zanu PF government is doing good to rebrand its image. The past is now foregone and now looking towards the future. Reshaping, rebranding and re-engaging. As part of confidence rebuilding, as well as ensuring accountability and tra…

Published: 21 May 2018 at 10:52hrs | 454 | by Tatenda Shoko

Consider Zanu-PF, She Has Not Changed and No Change Is Coming

This paper could simply start with nothing ending up with nothing shows any differences between presidencies of Emmerson Mnangagwa from that of Robert Mugabe. The party is still Zanu-PF minus Kasukuwere, Juhwao, Jonathan Moyo and Robert Mu…

Published: 13 May 2018 at 21:44hrs | 9 | by Andrew M Manyevere

The church and politics, the Zimbabwean perspective

The church has played a major role in Zimbabwean politics. It has moulded good leaders and has been idiolated by bad leaders too. Every politician in Zimbabwe has had an inclination towards religion. Some took advantage of religion and abu…

Published: 08 Apr 2018 at 19:57hrs | 1680 | by Chaguta

Former Agric minister looted farm equipment worth millions

FORMER Agriculture, Mechanisation and Irrigation Development Minister Dr Joseph Made allegedly looted farm equipment and inputs worth millions of dollars, which he hid at his Tara Farm in Headlands, Manicaland Province.The implements inclu…

Published: 22 Dec 2017 at 06:53hrs | 150 | by Staff Reporter

When the bad turns out for the best

Imagine, if Eve was not there, what could have happened to Adam? If Delilah never came into Samson's life, what could have happened? There is more to learn in as much as life between a husband and wife is concerned. Look at what the former…

Published: 27 Nov 2017 at 10:28hrs | 8 | by Belinda Chowa

18 November march - A reflection of the national pulse

Zimbabweans from all walks of life ebulliently marched in Harare demanding the resignation of the recalcitrant President Mugabe. The march was a reflection of the national pulse. The exuberance, the jubilation spoke for itself. Mugabe had …

Published: 22 Nov 2017 at 15:36hrs | 11 | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira

Drawing parallels between Robert Mugabe and Nkosana Moyo

This article is responding to Dumisani Muleya! "Nkosana best candidate available" The American President Roosevelt once said: "We have come to the realization that true individual freedom cannot exist without economic freedom and security …

Published: 06 Nov 2017 at 10:51hrs | 3726 | by Nomazulu Thata

Zimbabwe has recorded greatest achievements in health sector

Since attainment of independence in 1980, Zimbabwe is one of the African countries that have tremendously made great strides in reforming its healthy sector.During the colonial era, there was uneven distribution of health care services in …

Published: 24 Oct 2017 at 15:33hrs | 11 | by Chido Chikuni

Robert Mugabe: Asifuni Bumbulu - Give us a cabinet that places uMthwakazi in key Government and State positions!

First things first: re-shuffle yourself first, Mr Mugabe! At a 100, you have no place (forget, right) being there. Retire yourself to your rural home and leave State House. We all know you are hiding at State House, but at a 100, you are h…

Published: 10 Oct 2017 at 10:41hrs | 3 | by Xoxani Ngxoxo

Diasporas cannot chart Zimbabwe's destiny

While growing up in the mountainous area of Manicaland, the Shona elders would school youngsters on social propriety. That was great, and products that came out of such schooling would be socially perfect. Gone are such days when youngster…

Published: 18 Sep 2017 at 10:27hrs | 1026 | by Tafara Shumba

Contradictions between Mugabe, Grace?

When the First Lady Grace Mugabe was dealing mercilessly with former vice president Joice Mujuru in 2014, many thought the powerful Zanu-PF women's league secretary did not have the blessing of her husband, President Robert Mugabe.With Muj…

Published: 18 Sep 2017 at 06:57hrs | 10 | by Blessings Mashaya

Open letter to President Robert Mugabe

My dear President, I wish you journey mercies as you go to the 72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly.When you get there don't forget to tell them of the bumper 2.1 million tonnes of maize expected to be realised through the C…

Published: 16 Sep 2017 at 06:49hrs | 5 | by Nicole Hondo

Robert Mugabe day, a mockery of epic proportions

That Robert Mugabe's name is indelibly inscribed and embellished in the hall of Africa's revolutionary icons is not contestable. In his trail blazing years, Mugabe inscribed a permanent mark on the sand of Africa through vision, ideologica…

Published: 24 Aug 2017 at 14:26hrs | 574 | by Patson Dzamara

Rutanhire declared national hero

The President and First Secretary of Zanu PF, Robert Mugabe has conferred a national hero status on the late Peter Clever George Rutanhire.The conferment of a national hero status on Runtanhire was announced by the Zanu PF Secretary for Ad…

Published: 21 Aug 2017 at 21:00hrs | 13 | by Staff Reporter

UPDATE: SA grounds Air Zim planes because of foreign operators permits

South Africa's Civil Aviation Authority yesterday evening prevented a Harare bound Air Zimbabwe flight from taking off from OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, as well as all other flights operated by the beleaguered airline.Wh…

Published: 19 Aug 2017 at 00:45hrs | 8069 | by Maynard Manyowa

The Law of 'Diminishing Returns' is sinking Mugabe and his ZANU-PF regime

President Robert Mugabe and his ZANU-PF is at loggerheads with the Law of Diminishing Returns, an economic concept that asserts that after a certain point further investment (or effort) does not increase any expected return. In fact it can…

Published: 03 Aug 2017 at 19:19hrs | 11 | by Pythias Makonese

'Grace Mugabe wants to be vice president'

News are circulating on social media that the first lady Grace Mugabe wants to be a vice president.Zimbabwe is not a Mugabe dynasty and it would be a big mistake for the Zimbabweans to let the Mugabe family make our beloved country their d…

Published: 31 Jul 2017 at 07:58hrs | 2135 | by Sikhumbuzo Moyo

Who was Julius Nyerere and Robert Mugabe?

While the rest of Africa believes that former Tanzanian President and one of the pioneers of pan Africanism is a Super Hero of Africa and a founding member of OAU. Our grandparents who were in ZAPU and ZIPRA refutes that. According to some…

Published: 12 Jun 2017 at 14:32hrs | 7 | by MRP

When it comes to African dictators the African Union is a toothless bulldog

Julius Malema the opposition leader of South Africa has made mistakes as a growing politician on the continent but his call on Mr. Robert Mugabe to retire immediately ought to be seen in the light of a smart shrewd rising African political…

Published: 28 May 2017 at 13:11hrs | 3 | by Andrew M Manyevere

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