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ZANU PF is the black sheep of liberation movements
So, Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU PF is currently hosting a conference of former liberation movements.Nonetheless, just how is the party viewed by their colleagues in the region?Are they trul...Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 12:48hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Brito is brewing something beautiful at Highlanders
SOMETHING is brewing at Highlanders and the brew master is Portuguese expatriate Baltermar Brito who has so far not only proved to have a good eye for the finest ingredients but a brewmaster of the hi...Published: 30 Jul 2022 at 19:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa is world's best spy operative,' claims Mutsvangwa
Zanu-PF politburo member, Christopher Mutsvangwa says President Emmerson Mnangagwa is arguably one of the best intelligence officers ever to come out of Zimbabwe, while the country's spy agency servic...Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 05:40hrs | 7 | 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
Moral ambivalence in the midst of darkness
OH, what a sad, heavy and dark week! The COVID-19 pandemic has eventually stamped its indelible wound on our nation. It has been with us since the first quarter of last year, though. But it was hittin...Published: 24 Jan 2021 at 22:30hrs | | by Tapiwa Gomo
A threat to murder people using 'necklaces' is hate speech! Must be treated with disgust it deserves
One would just dismiss the burning alive of people by "neck lacing" them; threats made by Israel Dube: but the history will inform us more about the African continent. We know how the conflict develop...Published: 02 Jun 2019 at 20:46hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Bobby Clark speaks on Bosso
FORMER Highlanders head coach Bobby Clark was delighted to hear about Bosso's 1-0 win over TelOne on Sunday. "Highlanders still means a lot to me," he says from his home near Aberdeen, Scotland....Published: 28 May 2019 at 07:55hrs | | by Stephen Walsh
'Chamisa will never rule Zimbabwe' says Mutodi
Deputy Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Energy Mutodi says MDC leader Nelson Chamisa is a puppet that will never rule Zimbabwe.Mutodi was agreeing with MDC-T Vice P...Published: 13 Feb 2019 at 13:17hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
The death of Tongogara as told by Lookout Masuku and Dumiso Dabengwa.
Josiah Magama Tongogara : The interview that cost his life:This excerpt was taken from a Rhodesian Combat Pilot who played a pivotal role in the Cease Fire Agreement and the formation of the N...Published: 06 Jan 2019 at 10:29hrs | 423 | by Social media
Chamisa hypocrisy exposes lack of political, ideological depth
A video circulating on social media of MDC officials, Murisi Zwizwai and Charlton Hwende publicly confronting, accusing and humiliating MDC co-vice-president, Engineer Elias Mudzuri for attending a me...Published: 02 Dec 2018 at 10:12hrs | | by Khumbulani Vodloza Sibanda
The weapon AK47 was invented in Africa and for Africa?
The AK 47 stands for Avtomat (Automatic) Kalashnikov: and 47 is the year in which it was invented. Mikael Kalashnikov is the sole inventor of AK47, he was at an early age obsessed with creating a sub-...Published: 28 Sep 2018 at 12:40hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
'Madinda was a good singer'
THERE are some people who deserve special mention in Zimbabwe football. One of them is Ali "Baba" Dube, a respected figure in junior coaching circles.Alibaba as he is fondly known, has a...Published: 02 Sep 2018 at 09:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa: Cross of Savimbi, Odinga
No one and virtually no one votes for a person who has no respect for women. Someone who thinks women should be restricted to domestic chores. No. Nelson No! Life is not like that. Zimbabwe needs peac...Published: 03 Aug 2018 at 07:09hrs | 12 | by Isdore Guvamombe
Donald Trump's America is a Nightmare
America is like an uncivilized fool that would even poison a river just because it wants to kill a crocodile. And when you poison a river, you don't only kill the crocodiles, but you would also end up...Published: 29 May 2018 at 19:44hrs | | by Salom Shilongo
Mgagao clashes: A ZIPRA narrative
COMRADE Joseph Sibuko Mbedzi whose Chimurenga name was Joseph Sibuko was born in 1951 in Beitbridge. He grew up in a family that was heavily involved in politics. His big Brother John Mbedzi was expel...Published: 20 May 2018 at 09:38hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
President Robert Mugabe will not be Buried at National Heroes Acre
It became clear to some of us a long time ago that Mrs Grace Mugabe would become the next President of Zimbabwe while her husband Robert Mugabe shall retain the Presidency of Zanu-PF indefinitely....Published: 07 Oct 2017 at 18:41hrs | 1 | by Paul Siwela
Lies and deception the bedrock of Mugabe's rule
In African society old age confers wisdom upon an individual but where this fails the consequences are disastrous as in the case of the leadership of Robert Mugabe. Even if Zimbabwe and South Africa s...Published: 08 Sep 2017 at 15:51hrs | | by Moses Mzila Ndlovu
This nonsense about Mthwakazi is just that - flatulent nonsense
ONE quote which high school history pupils in this country spout out with remarkable ease is one attributed to Otto von Bismarck, the German aristocrat and leader who is credited with the unification ...Published: 14 May 2017 at 14:50hrs | | by Nathaniel Manheru
Was ZANU PF's formation a US/Israeli plot to derail the people's aspirations?
Last week I was reading a letter that was circulating on social media written by some veterans of Zimbabwe's 1960s and 70s liberation struggle, in which they were lamenting their failure to heed then ...Published: 23 Feb 2016 at 12:14hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Jonas Savimbi's children challenge court to punish popular vedio game 'Call of Duty" makers
THE children of slain Angolan rebel chief Jonas Savimbi urged a French court on Wednesday to punish the makers of the wildly popular video game “Call of Duty” for representing their father as a ...Published: 10 Feb 2016 at 14:44hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Soccer Star of the Year selection on tonight
BULAWAYO football fans have tipped inspirational Chicken Inn skipper Danny "Deco" Phiri to lift the 2015 Soccer Star of the Year gong at this evening's awards banquet in Harare.The Warriors' A...Published: 04 Dec 2015 at 05:45hrs | 1 | by Sikhumbuzo Moyo
'Mugabe never trusted ex-Zipra guerillas'
Firebrand former war veterans leader Jabulani Sibanda was last year expelled from Zanu-PF alongside ex-vice president Joice Mujuru, party cadres like ex-spokesperson Rugare Gumbo, former Presidential ...Published: 02 Jun 2015 at 10:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
How Rhodesians forced Zapu to abandon its 'Operation Zero Hour'
A top Zipra intelligence officer who turned Rhodesian spy after his capture by the Selous Scouts allegedly gave the enemy vital information that forced Zapu to abandon its plans to invade the cou...Published: 15 Jan 2015 at 11:27hrs | 55 | by Thabo Kunene
Didymus Mutasa must shut up
Among some Zimbabwean cultures, there is a saying which, loosely translated, says an aging baboon must walk with its tail coiled in order to be respected by the young.Basically the proverb imp...Published: 15 Jan 2015 at 07:56hrs | | by chronicle editorial
'MDC-T sliding into extinction,' says Perence Shiri
MDC-T is sliding into extinction as cracks continue to widen in the faction-riddled party which is embroiled in a bitter leadership wrangle, Air Force of Zimbabwe Commander, Air Marshal Perence Shiri ...Published: 11 Mar 2014 at 07:00hrs | | by Moleen Machingura
Masire reveals Mugabe, Mandela rivalry
FORMER Botswana president Quett Ketumile Masire has explained in his memoirs how the relationship between Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and former South African president Nelson Mandela, who di...Published: 13 Dec 2013 at 06:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Time to put finality to the 2008 aborted run-off
27 June 2008 will go down in history as one of Zimbabwe's darkest days. It was the day when the nation was subjected to a one-man race following unprecedented violence which forced Morgan Tsvangir...Published: 26 Jul 2013 at 03:12hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
King Mzilikazi Reloaded: A story of how we begin to remember
"NO NO NO I will never say progress is being made....If you stick a knife in my back nine inches and pull it out six inches there's no progress..you pull it all out ...Published: 23 Apr 2013 at 06:07hrs | 17 | by Tshepo Mabalane Mabalane
Just how much is the life of an African worth?
It pains me to start by the conclusion but facts and figures I am faced with show me that we Africans do not have regard or value another African's life. In America it is calculated that an citizen's&...Published: 28 Feb 2013 at 11:32hrs | | by Velempini Ndlovu
West trying to rebrand Tsvangirai claims state owned newspaper
MDC-T leader Mr Morgan Tsvangirai's attacks on nationalists are inspired by his sponsors who are trying to rebrand him as a new African leader to pursue their neo-colonial agenda, reported the state o...Published: 07 Aug 2012 at 05:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Up and close with Dumisani 'Savimbi' Nyoni
e-Diski: Hello Dumi!Dumi: Hello, I'm ok e-Diski, thanks. Sorry for coming to you a bit late....Published: 21 Feb 2012 at 06:24hrs | 1 | by Tse Ndex
Democracy in African has been used to cause anarchy, violence
Peace loving Zimbabweans must be worried about the visit to Morocco by MDC-T leader, Morgan Tsvangirai who is also prime minister in the inclusive Government. Tsvangirai met merchants of violence and ...Published: 22 Nov 2011 at 19:39hrs | | by Panganai Kahuni
The Greatest Bosso Defenders We Knew
The Highlanders central defenders are known to have been eccentric and imposing. They were always ahead even of the popular Marimo brothers. Douglas British Mloyi was a vocal and agile figure that imp...Published: 30 Oct 2011 at 13:12hrs | 2 | by Tse Ndex
The Highlanders Great Initiative
Sydney, Netsai, Mercedes, Titus, Rahman and Tito Do you remember the songs 'Badlala njani ibhola, IBosso siyizwa ngokuskowa, Ngubani owayekhona'? There...Published: 24 Oct 2011 at 08:45hrs | 4 | by Tse Ndex
'De Beers an international looter': Mpofu
THE Ministry of Mines and Mining Development has reiterated its calls to take legal action against South African mining giant De Beers, describing the company as an international looter.This c...Published: 09 Oct 2011 at 04:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
9-11, the day bullies play victims
A decade after the 9/11 bombings of the World Trade Centre and Pentagon; the symbols of America's capitalist dominance and military destabilisation, Uncle Sam once again played great victim at the sit...Published: 14 Sep 2011 at 04:47hrs | | by Contributor
Fidel Castro of Africa!
In the 1970s and 80s, Fidel Castro sent 350,000 Cuban soldiers, civilians and doctors to support the African liberation struggle, especially in Angola, Namibia, Mozambique, Guinea Bissau, Cape Verde,...Published: 24 Aug 2011 at 08:27hrs | 3 | by Baffour Ankomah
All lasting constitutions secure the majority
When imperialism becomes desperate, its stooges go hysterical and irrational.Just in case the desperation of the imperialists is in doubt, it helps to look at the obvious signs:British Pri...Published: 24 Jul 2011 at 06:09hrs | | by Tafataona Mahoso
My Turn: From Mugabe must go to No, he stays!
HAVE you, dear reader, taken time to decode the messages from the personalised party, MDC-Tsvangirai over the GPA and this whole election business?From the "Mugabe must go!" mantra that was th...Published: 06 Jun 2011 at 08:31hrs | 1 | by Caesar Zvayi
Zimbabwe must licence private broadcasters transparently
HAVE you, dear reader, taken time to decode the messages from the personalised party, MDC-Tsvangirai over the GPA and this whole election business?From the "Mugabe must go!" mantra that was th...Published: 06 Jun 2011 at 08:31hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Hugh Masekela to open Harare Jazz Festival
LEGENDARY South African jazz crooner, Hugh Masekela, is set to fuse colour with decency when he serenades jazz lovers at the third edition of the Harare International Jazz Festival. This year√...Published: 07 Apr 2011 at 07:56hrs | | by Byo24News
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