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Mwonzora & MDC Guptas' untimely political menopause
I suffered a psychological stroke upon receiving news of the defeat of Hon Mwonzora in his Sakubva home ground. The defeat of Hon Mwonzora in Manicaland should not be taken for granted. Politica...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 09:02hrs | 2 | by Don Chigumba
MDC always sees the shadow of Zanu-PF
In May this year, the MDC holds its first elective congress after the death of its founding president, Morgan Richard Tsvangirai. It is the first congress under the stewardship of its youthful leader,...Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 22:51hrs | 1 | by Tafara Shumba
Nera demonstrations expose Mujuru
The involvement of the Zimbabwe People First (ZPF) in the barbarous protests that rocked Harare recently exposed the true stripes of that party's founding fathers and mothers.For a while, Dr. ...Published: 08 Sep 2016 at 14:40hrs | 2 | by Tafara Shumba
Tribalism and Patriarchy at play in the appointments of MDC-T VPs
The unilateral addition of Nelson Chamisa and Elias Mudzuri to the MDC-T presidium is set to split the party amid revelations that it is ultra vires the constitution of that movement.The MDC-T...Published: 19 Jul 2016 at 14:43hrs | | by Tafara Shumba
Devolution the only answer now
One Tafara Shumba castigated advocates of devolution of power. He quoted the late John Nkomo who said "devolution is for idle minds". Taking these as wise words Tafara repeated them and th...Published: 28 May 2016 at 16:07hrs | | by Mkhululi Zulu
Mugabe's detractors were too excited when he made a speech mix-up
President Mugabe's detractors were too excited when he made a speech mix-up during the official opening of parliament on Tuesday. The MDC-T went to an extent of demanding his resignation citing mental...Published: 22 Sep 2015 at 14:35hrs | | by John Sigauke
No common ground for the 'Big Tent'
Following a plea by the MDC-T leader, Morgan Tsvangirai for all opposition parties to rally around him in order to dislodge President Mugabe, the leaders of the small opposition parties have scoffed a...Published: 11 Sep 2015 at 15:15hrs | 1 | by Tafara Shumba
Zimbabwe is a land of investment opportunities
Zimbabwe is a case of a glass, where an optimist investor sees a half full glass, while his pessimist counterpart sees a half empty glass. Investors such as Mr Aliko Dangote, Nigeria and Afric...Published: 04 Sep 2015 at 09:13hrs | 1 | by Tafara Shumba
Propaganda must add up Dr Mashakada!
Dr Tapiwa Mashakada is reminnscent of Tonganai Muponda, the oldest boy in our grade 5B class taught by Madam Mombeshora. May their souls rest in peace.Madam Mombeshora would demand an answer f...Published: 04 Sep 2015 at 09:11hrs | | by Tafara Shumba
For there is no authority except from God
On Thursday last week, the MDC faction, led by Mr Morgan Tsvangirai, launched its policy dialogue forums. In this supposedly interactive programme, the party intends to go to the people to explain its...Published: 27 Aug 2015 at 09:43hrs | | by Tafara Shumba
The triumphant entry into the cities
The June 10 by-elections have come and gone, leaving different groups of people in different emotional dispositions. Some are pushing the boat out while others are weeping and singing dirges. ...Published: 25 Jun 2015 at 10:46hrs | | by Tafara Shumba
Zimbabwe@35: Celebrating our educational achievements
As the nation rejoices 35 years of self-determination, it is also time to reflect on and celebrate the achievements made by President Robert Mugabe in various facets of human activities. P...Published: 17 Apr 2015 at 10:26hrs | 2 | by Tafara Shumba
Confusion reigns in MDC-T
The nation is facing a series of by-elections brought on by expulsions, deaths and promotions. The political protagonists in the country should take this opportunity to prove their worth and popularit...Published: 26 Mar 2015 at 13:43hrs | | by Tafara Shumba
The Congress that produced a despot
The MDC faction led by Mr Morgan Tsvangirai held its elective congress this weekend. Considering that, violence is in its DNA, the party should be highly praised for holding an incident free congress...Published: 07 Nov 2014 at 19:48hrs | | by Tafara Shumba
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