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Mnangagwa's stunt at Pupu akin to Hitler officiating at a Jewish synagogue?
It was quite a disturbing and unsettling sight watching President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa officiating at the unveiling of the Pupu Battlefield Memorial Site in Lupani. This was in ho...Published: 25 Mar 2024 at 20:15hrs | 19 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Why US sanctions on Zimbabwe 'have not worked'
The United States is a global superpower. Its political and economic reach is massive and global in character. Look back in history and you can see how the US has so often made real changes to the wor...Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 19:54hrs | | by Eddie Cross
ANC, Zanu-PF and other former liberation movements converge
AHEAD of the country's 44th Independence celebrations next month, Former Liberation Movements (FLM) will converge in Victoria Falls to exchange notes and guard against infiltration by former coloniser...Published: 15 Mar 2024 at 07:08hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF thrives on dividing nation
Ever since the party was formed on August 8, 1963, its modus operandi has always been the same: Dividing the people of Zimbabwe. In fact, Zanu-PF's existence and survival have been premised on fomenti...Published: 04 Jan 2024 at 06:00hrs | 15 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
ZANU PF at the forefront of dividing Zimbabweans!
There has, arguably, been no greater force of division in modern-day Zimbabwe than the ruling ZANU PF. Ever since the party was formed on 8th August 1963, its modus operandi has always been th...Published: 22 Dec 2023 at 22:22hrs | 22 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
The Godfather experiment, politics of attrition in Zimbabwe
GODFATHER experiments are made in instances of confrontation and attrition, mostly, if not always. Godfathers consider themselves to be powerful figures who wield significant influence, especially und...Published: 25 Nov 2023 at 07:47hrs | 19 | by Sharon Hofisi
Zimbabwe slowing getting back to its feet at 43
IN 1893 my ancestors raised the Union Jack in a place they called Salisbury, in the middle of what is now called southern Africa. That is 130 years ago and for the next 87 years this tiny group of whi...Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 06:19hrs | 2 | by Eddie Cross
The International Criminal Court a ridiculous organisation
The world has recently been surprised to hear that the ICC has issued a ‘warrant of arrest' for Russian President Vladimir Putin. The central charge against him is that he is responsible for the abd...Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 06:59hrs | 3 | by Ian Beddowes
The US Dollar to be rendered useless by year end
China's place on the world stage advances year by year. It is arguably already the world's largest economy. Its Belt and Road Initiative and its other international links like the BRICS have helped to...Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 06:32hrs | | by Erick Matotoba
What do we have to show for Africa Day except traditional attire?
When the OAU (Organization for African Unity) was established on 25th May 1963, in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), the main objective of the founding fathers was the unity and solidarity of all the people Afr...Published: 26 May 2023 at 10:31hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
The Coming BRICS Summit: The ending of US worldwide domination
The Coming BRICS Summit: The ending of US worldwide dominationAn African PerspectivePart 1South Africa will host the 15th BRICS Summit from 22nd-24th August 2023, with the theme;...Published: 13 Apr 2023 at 18:50hrs | 6 | by Ian Beddowes
Africa: Embattling a Continent
When the IMF goes to warSo the International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff has decided to grant Ukraine some whooping USD15,6 billion?Ukraine is at war with Russia.A war funded and...Published: 25 Mar 2023 at 12:59hrs | 3 | by Jamwanda2 on Saturday
Zimbabwe not adversary of United States
Zimbabwe's unrelenting pursuit for self-determination has seen the Southern African country at loggerheads with the Americans who have a penchant for interfering in the internal affairs of other sover...Published: 06 Mar 2023 at 05:15hrs | 3 | by Mapozho Saruchera
Bulawayo's iconic Post Office Gardens crumble
A gaping hole now exposes the western part of the Post Office Gardens. It is perhaps ironic that a building also known as the War Memorial Park or the Cenotaph, now looks like it was the victim of a n...Published: 20 Nov 2022 at 15:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Africans definitely need to rid themselves of their 'slave mentality'!
Sentiments expressed by Malawi president, and outgoing SADC chair, Lazarus Chakwera - that, Africa risked being plundered of its natural resources by glob...Published: 19 Aug 2022 at 06:54hrs | 11 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe leaders eagerly defending Chinese colonialism!
DEAR President Emmerson Mnangagwa,I love comparing life in Rhodesia vis-a-vis independent Zimbabwe as those are the only two epochs we have known ever since the establishment of the modern-day...Published: 25 May 2022 at 06:37hrs | 15 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe: Class IN itself versus Class FOR itself
US goose versus NED ganderTHERE is always more to write about than there is space to publish. Last week I had to drop two key matters, to allow myself to address in extenso what I sought to ra...Published: 21 May 2022 at 17:53hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Russia/ Ukraine crisis is a manufactured one to sabotage ties
THE Russian Defence ministry on Thursday morning announced that it had taken on Ukraine's air defences and its Air Force with a series of precision attacks, after airports and runways across the count...Published: 04 Mar 2022 at 06:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
81% of wars between 1945 and 2001 were launched by the US
The Chinese Embassy in Russia has shared a list of US bombings and invasions since World War 2Chinese diplomats have published a list of US military adventures in recent decades, arguing that ...Published: 27 Feb 2022 at 08:07hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF cults, national myths, hegemony
THE British are renowned for their liking of leaders, particularly those who took them through tough periods like the Second World War and the Cold War-era. Most notable are army commander Winston Chu...Published: 22 Jan 2022 at 05:23hrs | 3 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
BREAKING: Ndumiso Gumede dies
RESPECTED veteran football administrator Ndumiso Gumede has died.He was 76.The ex-Zifa president passed away in Bulawayo from suspected hypertension problems.His death comes ba...Published: 29 Dec 2021 at 19:55hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Go well my friend, Cde SK
COMRADE Simon Khaya Moyo is no more. He has joined the pantheon of Zimbabwe's finest patriots throughout the ages. Of recent note are fellow heroines and heroes of Chimurenga II who sacrificed to bury...Published: 21 Nov 2021 at 09:12hrs | 32 | by Amb Chris Mutsvangwa
Inside Colleen Bawn's Makokoba township
The sweltering heat in the mining area of Colleen Bawn, 26km south of Gwanda in Matabeleland South province has driven a handful of thirsty men to the local bar where they sit, drink and exchange chee...Published: 13 Nov 2021 at 05:56hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's MDC needs to grow up if it wants to be electable
It is difficult to understand the MDC-A's continuous pressure to have the financial sanctions against Zimbabwe maintained, and what looks like a willingness to manufacture evidence of Government wrong...Published: 21 Oct 2021 at 06:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
The impact of US sanctions on Zimbabwe
WHEN the American government passed the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Amendment (Zidera) Act 20 years ago, it argued that the Act was not intended to punish ordinary Zimbabweans but to targ...Published: 12 Oct 2021 at 06:00hrs | 12 | by Eddie Cross
'People of Zimbabwe have become sanctions collateral damage'
WHEN the American government passed the Zidera Act 20 years ago, they argued that the Act was not intended to punish the people of Zimbabwe but to target those individuals and organisations that, in t...Published: 11 Oct 2021 at 05:54hrs | 3 | by Eddie Cross
Zimbabwe govt wants to appear wealthy 'Mbinga' in the eyes of the world, yet can't even feed own children!
So, the Zimbabwe government is up to no good - again! I am sure we have all come across (at least once, in our lives) that guy who wants to appear wealthy in the eyes of the community - shops ...Published: 14 Sep 2021 at 09:05hrs | 11 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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 | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
101 Amazing Facts About the Life and works of Emperor Haile Selassie
On the occasion of the 129th birthday of the Emperor, I have selected one out of 101 extraordinary achievements he accomplished during his reign: from Ras Tafari- Emperor Haile Selassie. The May 5th V...Published: 25 Jul 2021 at 14:21hrs | 18 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza originally written by Mulugeta Haile
The desecretion of the memory of gukurahundi victims
Greeting to all! Just when the memory of victims of the Gukurahundi, was brought to the attention of all the people of Mthwakazi, by Ibhetshu Likazulu, through the erection of tombstones, it w...Published: 29 May 2021 at 17:27hrs | 1 | by Dr Churchill Mpiyesizwe Guduza
Erecting statues more important and should be applauded
Zimbabweans received the unveiling of the great statue of Mbuya Nehanda the first ever recorded Woman army commander after Deborah of the bible. Many were elated and praised His Excellence the p...Published: 26 May 2021 at 06:29hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
UN greatest threat to world peace and security as SC veto powers only used to protect tyrants, warmongers and aggressors
It can never be debated that the world today is at its most dangerous, with a marked upsurge of tyrants, warmongers, and aggressors - who appear to increasingly grow in confidence in their heinous act...Published: 19 May 2021 at 17:45hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Ndumiso Gumede the man
THE setting is Highlanders Sports Club, popularly known as Clubhouse, a perfect venue for the interview with Ndumiso Gumede since it is one of the properties acquired by Bosso under his chairmanship i...Published: 02 May 2021 at 09:17hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mangwana's brain fade cannot go unchallenged
UTTERANCES by Information secretary Ndavaningi Mangwana accusing doctors of deliberately killing Zanu-PF politicians and blaming their deaths on the coronavirus cannot go unchallenged.We are u...Published: 26 Jan 2021 at 06:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Thambolenyoka speaks about war experiences
THE mere mention of the name, Thambolenyoka, who operated as a dissident in the districts of Matabeleland South in the 80s during the post-independence disturbances used to send shivers down the spine...Published: 13 Sep 2020 at 07:07hrs | 137 | by Staff reporter
Wrong to blame Zimbabwe crisis on war veterans
I have always been a fan of Zimbabwe Independent. It has an excellent record of providing the nation with sound and truthful analyses of the economic situation in Zimbabwe.The last edition of ...Published: 19 Aug 2019 at 11:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Another blow for Bulawayo
BULAWAYO textile manufacturing firm, National Blankets (Pvt) Limited, has been liquidated following years of poor performance and failure to find a good investment suitor in yet another blow to the ci...Published: 12 Jun 2019 at 08:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Strategic planning, management needed in our electrical energy sector
Just after the Second World War, political leaders in what was Southern Rhodesia started to think about how they would meet the needs of the country for electrical energy.After that, the debat...Published: 10 Jun 2019 at 07:19hrs | 1 | by Eddie Cross
A billion reasons to believe in Pan Africanism?
Pan-Africanism is a worldwide intellectual movement that aims to encourage and strengthen bonds of solidarity between all people of African descent. ... At its core Pan-Africanism is "a belief that Af...Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 11:37hrs | 41 | by Enos Denhere
Plumtree villagers demand restoration of Kalanga chiefs
VILLAGERS and headmen in Plumtree are pushing for the reinstatement of Kalanga chiefs who were demoted during the colonial era to appease Ndebele chiefs who reportedly provided soldiers to the British...Published: 27 May 2019 at 06:34hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Where is Mnangagwa taking us to?
I DROVE up the window of the tollgate and the man on duty asked me: "Eddie, where are we going?" He was not asking what my destination was, but where did I think the country was going.Last nig...Published: 22 Apr 2019 at 08:40hrs | 1 | by Eddie Cross
Velaphi: Daring by bringing first batch of weapons into Rhodesia
IN the past few weeks we have been focusing the spotlight on what may be considered the pioneers of Zimbabwe's armed liberation struggle. This was done as part of a build up towards independen...Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 08:24hrs | 3 | by Pathisa Nyathi
'The West is the one demanding regime change' - actually it is povo and change is ripe
"Over the years, the US-backed and Western-sponsored opposition politics in our country has been in many ways a replay of Washington's mindless games that started soon after the declaration of the Ame...Published: 01 Apr 2019 at 08:57hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Undemocratic 'democrats'
Over the years, the US-backed and Western-sponsored opposition politics in our country has been in many ways a replay of Washington's mindless games that started soon after the declaration of the Amer...Published: 31 Mar 2019 at 23:48hrs | 1 | by Reason Wafwarova
National Blankets faces imminent liquidation
BULAWAYO-BASED textile maker National Blankets is facing imminent liquidation after failing to court a suitable investor to inject fresh capital into the ailing company.The company, which was ...Published: 19 Mar 2019 at 06:47hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Let us work for and defend Zimbabwe
We are in the second Republic, the christened new dispensation, and we are in the process of economically re-engaging the Western world, and I do not in anyway wish to undermine the decent efforts of ...Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 07:24hrs | 3 | by Reason Wafawarova
The crisis in world leadership
We all have very short memories. Looking back over the 20th Century, we can see how a global conflict like the First World War can break out over what seems like a tiny, inconsequential incident in Au...Published: 08 Jan 2019 at 09:26hrs | 2 | by Eddie Cross
The difference between Rhodesians and Zimbabweans is on the love for their country
It is quite a shame that we want to come out with many theories on what is wrong with Zimbabwe and why Rhodesians managed the economy.Rhodesians where shroud economists and had the country at ...Published: 31 Dec 2018 at 09:09hrs | 15 | by Henry Madiro
Opinion: Perspective . . .
SEEING things in perspective has never been more important in Zimbabwe. If we fail to do so, our view of the current problems we are encountering will be distorted and we may all make decisions we lat...Published: 17 Nov 2018 at 06:49hrs | | by Eddie Cross
Money is the root of all evil
We all use money every day and yet few of us really understand what these bits of paper or cotton or simply figures in a ledger really mean. But we know the stuff is important.In economic term...Published: 12 Nov 2018 at 05:38hrs | | by Eddie Cross
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