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Herdboy rapes goat to death
IN a shocking case of bestiality, a 43-year-old herdboy from Togotsvebo Village in Mphoengs, Matabeleland South province chillingly confessed to his "sadistic sexual interest" in animals when he was c...Published: 13 Oct 2023 at 07:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Statement on Mangaliso Ndlovu's insensitive and violence-laden utterances
The inflammatory, violence-laden and dangerously insensitive utterances by one ZANU PF chairperson for Matabeleland South, Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndlovu, in which he referred to one opposition party as ...Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 16:03hrs | 5 | by Freedom Alliance
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 coa...Published: 24 Jun 2023 at 08:26hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
At what stage does a president concede he has failed?
If I were the president of Zimbabwe - what would I be expected to do under these circumstances?The country goes for an average 20 hours each and every day without electricity, and most urban a...Published: 28 May 2023 at 16:02hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
As long as Zimbabweans believe flying on a airplane is an achievement then we're going nowhere as a country!
I have noticed a very disturbing trend in Zimbabwe - which I strongly believe is one of the main reasons we are not moving forward as a nation.As much as there is polarization in the political...Published: 27 Feb 2023 at 12:46hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe heading nowhere faster!
I HAVE noticed a very disturbing trend in Zimbabwe - which I strongly believe is one of the main reasons why we are not moving forward as a nation.As much as there is polarisation in the polit...Published: 27 Feb 2023 at 07:14hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe's tragedy is being led by a coward!
Over the past few days, I was in the breath-taking mountain city of Mutare - attending a dear cousin's funeral.During this visit to this captivating and awe-inspiring place - besides the immer...Published: 24 Feb 2023 at 18:11hrs | 5 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Iran exposes Zimbabwe's lies about sanctions crippling economy
As a Zimbabwe delegation, led by foreign affairs minister Fredrick Shava, visits Iran, and is showcased the repressive regime’s phenomenal economic and scientific breakthroughs - amidst enduring arg...Published: 08 Feb 2023 at 21:09hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa's nonentity on global stage leaving Zimbabweans' continued oppression largely unnoticed!
After the November 2017 military coup d'état - which ousted long-time dictator Robert Gabriel Mugabe, and ushering in his protégé Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa as new president - the plight of oppres...Published: 27 Jan 2023 at 07:26hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Police urged to investigate and hold to account suspected Zanu-PF thugs who assaulted CCC elders
THE Douglas Mwonzora-led MDC party has expressed concern over the brutal assault of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) supporters in Murehwa and demanded that authorities investigate and bring the pe...Published: 09 Jan 2023 at 07:02hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe is being led by the Devil himself - please, dear God, intervene!
I have seen evil in this country before. In fact, I believe that my childhood experiences of watching those in my neighborhood of Redcliff being gruesomely beaten up, and their homes burnt to ...Published: 08 Jan 2023 at 09:53hrs | 6 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mthuli Ncube raises VAT, restores duty on basics
Finance minister Mthuli Ncube unveiled his 2023 budget on Thursday, raising value added tax (VAT) in a move the main opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) described as "an attack on working p...Published: 25 Nov 2022 at 05:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe opposition set for Armageddon in 2023
What a hugely important and symbolic week this will be for Zimbabwe.On Tuesday, African voices, particularly those from Southern Africa, will rise to a crescendo, as they continue to speak out...Published: 23 Oct 2022 at 09:08hrs | | by Bishop Lazarus
'Toxicity' and 'hater' terms now used by those who don't want to hear the truth!
I have been there! It is only that we did not have such terms as 'toxicity' and 'hater' in my day - but, I have used or thought along those exact lines before.In my youth, I had a fair...Published: 28 Sep 2022 at 10:31hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
At times I feel Zimbabweans deserve ED!
Whenever I observe the ordinary people of Iran, I am always filled with awe and admiration. Here is a nation with one of the most ruthless oppressive theocratic regimes on the planet.H...Published: 23 Sep 2022 at 11:22hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Africans' 'victim mentality' now sickening and disgraceful!
I know what racism, racial segregation and discrimination are - having spent the first seven years of my life under colonial rule in the then Rhodesia.Thereafter, facing the same at the dawn o...Published: 20 Sep 2022 at 12:32hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabweans shouldn't blame anyone for failing to fully benefit from British colonial rule
What does Britain mean?In fact, where is the name London, or for that matter, England derived?Britain is a derivative of the Latin name, 'Brittannia', or 'Britannia' - whilst, London i...Published: 11 Sep 2022 at 12:06hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Why are we placing our lives and livelihoods at risk when ordinary Zimbabweans unwilling to play their part for a New Zimbabwe?
There are things we all as human beings keep bottled up in our hearts and minds - usually for long periods of time.These could be hurts...Published: 07 Aug 2022 at 10:26hrs | 6 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
As long as Zimbabweans are such unmitigated cowards - Chamisa will grow old, and go into the grave without ever tasting power!
I have written extensively on how our appalling cowardice as Zimbabweans is the greatest single most outstanding factor holding us back as a nation - preventing us from pushing for the change we despe...Published: 06 Aug 2022 at 21:39hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
R Kelly gets 30 years in jail
Fallen R&B superstar R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday for using his fame to subject young fans - some just children - to systematic sexual abuse.Through tears and ang...Published: 30 Jun 2022 at 06:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
If Zimbabweans don't need to be reminded of painful history why does regime keep telling us about colonialism?
So, the Zimbabwe ruling establishment believes that the people of this country - especially, those who suffered the brunt of the regime's unimaginable cru...Published: 31 May 2022 at 19:48hrs | 5 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
There's absolutely nothing Pan-African and Anti-Imperialist about oppressing one's citizens and looting nation's resources
In all my 48 years of existence on this planet Earth, there has always been one thing that has always thoroughly vexed my intellect - as I have greatly struggled to fathom how something that appears s...Published: 26 May 2022 at 21:13hrs | 6 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Clive Chigubu last joke mocked Zim health system'
It begins with a C. It isn't Clive or Chigubu. It's cancer. That he was in pain and couldn't get medical attention should never escape our minds. That he had been booked for an appointment and arrived...Published: 28 Apr 2022 at 08:32hrs | 4 | by Robert Mukondiwa
Black Umfolosi condemns Elvis Nyathi murder
As Black Umfolosi and international musicians, we totally condemn the most cruel, evil and babaric killing of our dear innocent brother Elvis Nyathi in Diesploot by our own black South African b...Published: 16 Apr 2022 at 19:59hrs | 10 | by Thomeki Dube
Africa's acceptance of oppressive regimes fueling coups and terrorism
So, yet another African country has fallen to military rule! This time around - in apparent quick succession of one African government after another, particularly in the Western region - it wa...Published: 04 Feb 2022 at 15:10hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
There can never be any genuine unity in Zimbabwe without justice for Gukurahundi genocide victims
Yesterday I was watching a very touching true crime television program on a cold-blooded murder that remained unsolved for over twenty years - eventually ...Published: 22 Dec 2021 at 07:27hrs | 6 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabweans' own political myopia and desperation underpin their continued suffering
This morning I was planning to write an article imploring our veterans of the liberation struggle to revert to their 1960s and 1970s unrelenting resolve - anchored by unquestionable patriotism and uns...Published: 24 Nov 2021 at 16:04hrs | 5 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe regime should start by being a friend to all Zimbabweans instead of treating us as enemies
There once was a man (a very cruel and mean man) who found psychopathic and sadistic pleasure in brutalizing his wife and children, whilst wasting resources on his own lustful selfish pursuits - yet h...Published: 26 Oct 2021 at 19:57hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Aren't Zimbabwe ruling elite ashamed when citizens have to beg to stay in foreign lands?
Imagine your spouse and children having to flee from home, due to your abusive, cruel, and irresponsible behavior - which had resulted in their untold hunger and unspeakable suffering - thereafter, se...Published: 25 Oct 2021 at 15:16hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
At times, I really wish Zimbabwe was a colony again!
Today is one of those mornings, which just leaves any person (no matter how good-natured they may be) furious and agitated, confused and dazed - wondering what really is going on, and where is all thi...Published: 21 Oct 2021 at 08:00hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Government that brags about paying its pensioners $45 per month needs to go!
I know that when one is a good for nothing loser - whose life is characterized by roguish and disgraceful behavior - finding anything positive to boast about becomes ever more impossible, and, is forc...Published: 18 Oct 2021 at 20:48hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Why Zanu-PF is under siege
If Africans knew even half their history, they would understand the reason why they continue to stew in poverty, misery and disillusion while other parts of the world are swimming in prosperity, happi...Published: 17 Oct 2021 at 08:59hrs | | by Bishop Lazi
What's makes some people believe they're presidential material, when they clearly aren't?
Who can ever forget those dreamy days, when we used to be asked by our parents and teachers what we wanted to be when we grew up?I remember those days like they were yesterday, since they were...Published: 12 Oct 2021 at 11:43hrs | 6 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwean leaders too immature to understand democracy
I KNOW that Zimbabweans have resigned themselves to expecting anything from their leaders — no matter how horrendous and disgraceful — as that has been the shameful hallmark of the regime ever sin...Published: 30 Sep 2021 at 07:25hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe leaders too immature to understand democracy
I know that Zimbabweans have resigned themselves into expecting anything from their leaders - no matter how horrendous and disgraceful - as that has been the shameful hallmark of the regime ever since...Published: 24 Sep 2021 at 09:10hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Race or capital: Where does the problem lie for the post-independent state?
Many would like to believe that all the atrocities faced by people of color during slavery, colonialism and apartheid were just but a matter of European economic interests. But very few are willing to...Published: 22 Aug 2021 at 09:10hrs | | by Savannah Shannon Smith
Zimbabwe genocide will never be resolved as long as perpetrators given VVIP treatment
This morning, Zimbabwe woke up to the welcome news of the long-awaited arrest of the man accused of marrying a 14 year old girl, who tragically passed away on 15 July 2021, whilst giving birth at a Jo...Published: 19 Aug 2021 at 17:35hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Buying time and delaying the inevitable. The case of Zanu-PF resistance to political reforms
Playing a game without prior knowledge that Zanu-PF was a participant, a dearth of awareness of said rules dictated that Zanu-PF preference of a political system would be one patterned on its sponsor'...Published: 02 Aug 2021 at 20:22hrs | | by Nancy Makurira
Jacob Zuma is receiving the politics of justice
In South Africa, we have three arms of government, that is, the legislature, the executive and the judiciary. Everyone seems content with allowing criticism of the legislators and the executive, but n...Published: 09 Jul 2021 at 12:26hrs | | by Bathabile Dlamini
Tyrants are generally cowards who flee when their bullying power is under threat
Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler hid in an underground bunker - where he eventually committed suicide - when Allied forces had surrounded Germany's capital Berlin in 1945.Iraq's iron-fisted tyrant, ...Published: 02 Jul 2021 at 16:09hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Spectre didn't work, scarf clearly isn't working, so why Zimbabwe regime's obsession on Voodoo governance?
I have always tried my best to keep away from individuals' personal beliefs and faiths - since, as the phrase, "personal belief" clearly connotes, these a...Published: 16 Jun 2021 at 09:00hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Isn't it interesting that those used by ZANU PF to do its dirty muderous work always seem to meet an unenviable tragic end?
One of the trending news pieces sending tongues wagging since yesterday has been the recent tragic and most unfortunate suicide of a state intelligence operative, who is believed to have planted secre...Published: 08 Jun 2021 at 18:17hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
After ED was shown where colonialists hanged Ndebele warriors, was he also shown where Ndebele-speakers were massacred by Zim re
I do not know whether I can ever reiterate this point enough - history is a total accumulation of past events, which can never, and should never, be cherry-picked, or narrated selectively - such that,...Published: 06 Jun 2021 at 13:30hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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 | 7 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Heroism can never be shoved down Zimbabweans' throats
The past week, after the official unveiling of Charwe Nyakasikana's (the spirit medium of Mbuya Nehanda) statue in the capital Harare, has reignited highly emotive, and long-standing divisions amongst...Published: 29 May 2021 at 17:22hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Constitutional amendments thwart Mnangagwa's foreign engagements efforts'
THE recent constitutional amendments could result in foreign governments which were willing to strengthen economic and political ties with Zimbabwe backtracking from their pledges, Musa Kika, executiv...Published: 24 May 2021 at 06:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Independent Matabeleland presages the worst to come: South Sudan war will be nowhere near
We have been saying time and again that these numerous Mthwakazi parties are a group of young boys who do not have the slightest idea about the past liberation war. Reading the daily news in social me...Published: 16 May 2021 at 07:17hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Blitz to get new voters ahead of 2023
Opposition political parties are rallying supporters to register to vote for the upcoming delimitation exercise for the 2023 general elections.The parties have also upped voter registration aw...Published: 02 May 2021 at 09:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Why are we not holding councils to account?
MY soul is so disquieted, as I feel so dejected as a Zimbabwean, wondering about our inexplicable docility, cowardice, and inability to stand up against local government authorities who have failed to...Published: 26 Mar 2021 at 18:28hrs | 6 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
If Zimbabweans can't even stand up against non-brutal opposition urban authorities who're failing in service delivery, then what
A morning like today, is one of those when my soul is so disquieted, as I feel so dejected as a Zimbabwean, wondering if we truly knew what we wanted as a people - displayed by our inexplicable docili...Published: 17 Mar 2021 at 08:43hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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