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Hichilema is not Chamisa, Zambia is not Zimbabwe
The electoral victory of the Zambian President-elect, Hakainde Hichilema has excited the MDC Alliance, particularly its leader, Nelson Chamisa who already perceives the triumph as a glimmer of hope th...Published: 20 Aug 2021 at 07:08hrs | | by Tafara Shumba
Suffocating enablers of Zimbabwe's vision is the new plot
When the European Union and its big brother, the US, imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe, the central object as the then US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Chester Crocker put it, was to m...Published: 15 Jul 2021 at 09:15hrs | 18 | by Tafara Shumba
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 Alliance congress: Of a leopard devouring its cubs
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: 22 Mar 2019 at 06:51hrs | 2 | by Tafara Shumba
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
Democrats hold democratic congresses
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: 04 Mar 2019 at 19:41hrs | 2 | by Tafara Shumba
The sorrow of self-exaltation
During the interment of the late music icon and national hero, Oliver Mtukudzi, friends and relatives spoke about his attributes and humility was the common thread in all the graveside orations....Published: 30 Jan 2019 at 15:57hrs | 2 | by Tafara Shumba
Chamisa's desperation leads to political miscalculation
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 th...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 16:50hrs | 1 | by Tafara Shumba
Mangwana is a round peg in a round hole
The appointment of Mr Ndavaningi Nick Mangwana as a Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services is one of the most merited promotion done by President Emmer...Published: 05 Oct 2018 at 16:19hrs | 4 | by Tafara Shumba
Hither elections, Statesman or Politician?
Elections are just two months away; the electorate must prepare to invest their votes judiciously to shape their lives and those of posterity.Although there are over 100 presidential hopefuls,...Published: 11 May 2018 at 16:23hrs | | by Tafara Shumba
Pastor Chamisa, a dictator in the making
The dangerous remark on compulsory voting system recklessly made by the vice president of the MDC-T, Pastor Nelson Chamisa, came at a time when many people had almost pinned the hope and future of the...Published: 24 May 2017 at 15:09hrs | | by Tafara Shumba
ZACC investigation on Tsvangirai exposes MDC-T
The MDC-T has reacted to the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC)'s probe on Edwin Tsvangirai, son to the MDC-T leader, in a manner that has exposed its two-facedness.All this while, the...Published: 21 Nov 2016 at 14:21hrs | | by Tafara Shumba
The spy is back in Parliament
A party which fielded a winning candidate ordinarily walks on air upon the announcement of election results. Temba Mliswa who romped to victory on an independent ticket in the Norton by-election on Sa...Published: 02 Nov 2016 at 13:21hrs | 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
Speaker's ruling in favour of Renewal Team
Tafara ShumbaThe ruling passed by the speaker of Parliament, Advocate Jacob Mudenda is not in favour of Tsvangirai faction as Douglas Mwonzora wants us to believe. Tsvangirai faction wante...Published: 09 May 2014 at 12:51hrs | | by Tafara Shumba
Don't wash dirty linen in public
When I was growing up, l never heard my parents exchanging insults in our presence. It's not that all things were rosy for them, but they just made sure they did not quarrel in the presence of the...Published: 09 May 2014 at 08:04hrs | | by Tafara Shumba
No real friends in MDC-T
EDITOR - It appears some people never learn from other people's experiences. I came to this conclusion after listening to a music album recorded by Douglas Mwonzora and Patrick Murimoga.These ...Published: 11 Apr 2014 at 09:08hrs | | by Tafara Shumba
BEAM must benefit the vulnerable
The news that DFID has pledged $10 million towards the Basic Education Assistance Module (BEAM) for this year is most welcome. The money comes at a time when nearly a million pupils risk dropping ...Published: 05 Mar 2014 at 14:08hrs | | by Tafara Shumba
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