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George Floyd's killer already arrested, but Zimbabwe innocent civilians' killers not yet arrested since 1980!
As the furore surrounding the heinous and barbaric cold-hearted killing of unarmed African American George Floyd by a White United States (US) police officer Derek Chauvin, on 25 May 2020 in Minneapol...Published: 01 Jun 2020 at 15:46hrs | 832 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Why is it okay for Blacks to kill Blacks, but an utter outrage when Whites kill Blacks?
As the whole world is thunderstruck by the unfolding scenes of massive anger-fuelled protests in the United States of America (US) over the barbaric and savage killing of an unarmed Black man - George...Published: 31 May 2020 at 10:00hrs | 1855 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Christians betraying Jesus by selling out oppressed Zimbabweans to tyrannical regime
As the Novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) sweeps through the world in general, and Zimbabwe in particular, one can not fail to witness the amazing phenomena of Christians - especially, musicians and...Published: 27 May 2020 at 20:10hrs | 491 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Africans have never enjoyed genuine freedom and prosperity, as yesteryear heroes now modern day demons
As the people of Africa, including those in the diaspora, commemorate the establishment of the then Organization of African Unity (OAU) on 25 May, one can not help feel a deep and heart-rending sense ...Published: 26 May 2020 at 09:29hrs | 520 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Open letter to Miriam Majome on article entitled, 'What are Zimbabweans known for'
Dear Miriam,Thank you very much for your most interesting article, entitled, "What are Zimbabweans known for", dealing with how Zimbabwe is perceived globally, largely due to our (Zimbabweans)...Published: 02 May 2020 at 18:39hrs | 2369 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
I'm grateful to have been born and bred in Rhodesia, as there's clearly nothing for me in Zimbabwe
Ever since I started writing current affairs and social justice newspaper articles in 1989 - at the age of 16 years, whilst still doing Form Three at Kwekwe High School in Zimbabwe - this is probably ...Published: 19 Apr 2020 at 07:47hrs | 59150 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe false prophets and govt have blood of innocent congregants on their hands - and they know exactly what they do!
As the Christian world commemorates the gruesome killing of our sinless Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, about two thousands years ago, at the hands of that period's religious and political leaders - one...Published: 10 Apr 2020 at 10:05hrs | 955 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
COVID-19 lockdown exposes vile depths of Zimbabwe govt cruelty and incompetence
As Zimbabwe continues in its lockdown, as a measure to limit the devastating impact of the Novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - that has affected over a million, and killed tens of thousands globall...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 15:06hrs | 538 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Khupe has more to worry over Supreme Court MDC leadership verdict than Chamisa
---- as this could signal end of her political careerThe 31 March 2020 verdict by Zimbabwe's Supreme Court, over the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leadership wrangle, between...Published: 01 Apr 2020 at 18:53hrs | 10977 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabweans still in bondage in 'Egypt' - we're still awaiting our Moses to deliver us
It is always common knowledge that whenever political leaders - with the help of their sidekicks, mouthpieces, and praise singers - resort to misinterpreting biblical scriptures to justify and defend ...Published: 01 Apr 2020 at 10:30hrs | 103 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabweans still in bondage in 'Egypt' - we're still awaiting our Moses to deliver us
It is always common knowledge that whenever political leaders - with the help of their sidekicks, mouthpieces, and praise singers - resort to misinterpreting biblical scriptures to justify and defend ...Published: 31 Mar 2020 at 12:17hrs | 838 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabweans will never be united as long as only one political entity determines what is patriotism or national interest
Ever since Zimbabwe attained her political independence from Britain on 18 April 1980, the only dominant power in the country has been the ZANU PF party, which has ruled with an iron-fist - thus, sing...Published: 25 Mar 2020 at 09:00hrs | 1828 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
A truthful, unbiased, and non-partisan analysis of targeted sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe
The contentious issue of targeted sanctions imposed on certain individuals and entities in Zimbabwe by the European Union (EU), and United States of America (USA), requires a neutral and apolitical fa...Published: 12 Mar 2020 at 07:14hrs | 906 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Njube High School students' actions are true reincarnation and revival of 16 June 1976 Soweto revolutionary spirit!
For a very long time, whenever I see the world-famous picture of the lifeless Hector Pieterson, being carried by a crying fellow female schoolmate - fleeing from a volley of fatal bullets being fired ...Published: 24 Jan 2020 at 11:36hrs | 2014 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe governance system beyond fixing
Of late, I have been quite irritated by my smartphone's maddeningly frequent demands for me to upgrade its system at times, as little as only two days after my last upgrade. What I, however, found ver...Published: 19 Jan 2020 at 05:24hrs | 191 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe governance system beyond repair
OF late, I have been quite irritated by my smartphone's maddeningly frequent demands for me to upgrade its system—at times, as little as only two days after my last upgrade. What I, however, found v...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:26hrs | 339 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Current Zimbabwe governance system beyond fixing - its complete replacement only way forward
Of late, I have been quite irritated by my smartphone's maddeningly frequent demands for me to upgrade its system - at times, as little as only two days after my last upgrade. What I, however, found v...Published: 14 Jan 2020 at 11:31hrs | 1808 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Teachers need new skills to counter Zanu PF enslavement' - name just one profession with 0% unemployment
Once upon a time, 40 years ago but it might as well be 400 years ago for we have regressed so quickly we are now back in the dark ages, Zimbabwe used to produce enough food to not only feed all her pe...Published: 10 Jan 2020 at 07:55hrs | 1159 | by Wilbert Mukori
Teachers need to be economically empowered so as to fearlessly stand up against government enslavement
A few days ago I was talking to my neighbour - who is a teacher - on the collective job action proposed by the two main teachers' unions in the country - who have called upon their members not to turn...Published: 09 Jan 2020 at 12:12hrs | 1444 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe church and political leaders blaspheming the name of God are condemning themselves and the nation!
If there is anything I find utterly repulsive, disgraceful, and unacceptable in this entire world, are people who bring the name of the Almighty Jehovah God - our hallowed Creator - into disrepute, an...Published: 05 Dec 2019 at 08:30hrs | 1078 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
SADC waiting to see a bloodbath in Zimbabwe before finally taking explosive situation seriously!
As the political and economic situation in Zimbabwe continually deteriorates beyond the average citizen's minimum threshold - as the suffering and over-burdened people increasingly become restive with...Published: 02 Dec 2019 at 12:10hrs | 2843 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Govt brutality on citizens bad example for nation
Every community and society's norms and standards are usually set by those in authority. That is why, even at family level, the parents' behaviour and teachings play a primary role in determining the ...Published: 30 Nov 2019 at 10:49hrs | 204 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Ordinary Zimbabweas played no role in Mugabe coup
As Zimbabwe remembers the second anniversary of the "resignation" of long-time dictator Robert Gabriel Mugabe on November 21, 2017 — marking the end of his 37-year reign of terror — it is shocking...Published: 29 Nov 2019 at 09:41hrs | 461 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
No 'Road to Damascus' awakening in Zimbabwean politics - citizens can vote for 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 coach fire...Published: 28 Nov 2019 at 10:44hrs | 1630 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe doctors to get 'mushikashika' cars from govt - can this absurdity ever get any worse?
As the Zimbabwe government ups the ante in its concerted efforts in dehumanizing and degrading the people of this country - through its brazenly heartless and cold-hearted economic policies that have ...Published: 27 Nov 2019 at 18:37hrs | 1526 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe govt brutalization of citizenry sets bad example in campaign against domestic and gender-based violence
Every community and society's norms and standards are usually set by those in authority. That is why, even at family level, the parents' behaviour and teachings play a primary role in determining the ...Published: 25 Nov 2019 at 14:04hrs | 612 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Lets not delude ourselves - ordinary Zimbabweans played no role in Mugabe removal! It was purely a coup d'etat!
As Zimbabwe remembers the second anniversary of the 'resignation' of long-time dictator Robert Gabriel Mugabe on 21 November 2017 - marking the end of his 37 year reign of terror - it is shocking how ...Published: 23 Nov 2019 at 10:28hrs | 2766 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
MDC never staged an 'illegal regime change' (coup) in Zimbabwe, but it was ZANU PF itself - so why repress the opposition?
The gruesome events of yesterday (21 November 2019) in the Zimbabwe capital of Harare, whereby scores of innocent people - mainly bystanders - were reportedly brutally beaten up by police officers, ou...Published: 21 Nov 2019 at 09:55hrs | 2249 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe govt should stop regarding suffering citizens as 'enemies of the state', but address our legitimate grievances seriousl
This morning I was pondering over the forthcoming 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence (running from 25 November to 10 December), when I was immediately reminded of a distributing story a...Published: 20 Nov 2019 at 12:16hrs | 1668 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabweans reject further military coups, but demand genuine electoral reforms to freely choose own leaders
If there is anything that Zimbabweans should have regrettably learnt the hard way, over the past years, is never to support or celebrate ZANU PF internal factional fighting, especially when this culmi...Published: 18 Nov 2019 at 09:25hrs | 5027 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Civil servants can not live on ZUPCOs alone! Zim govt should give them their worthy and dignified salaries
Never in my 46 years of existence have I been exposed to such an ignorant and arrogant government as that of Zimbabwe. Never in my life have I encountered a group of people who are divorced from reali...Published: 17 Nov 2019 at 08:45hrs | 3112 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
14 Nov 2017 - a dark day that moved Zimbabwe to another level of suffering and oppression
I remember - as if it were just a few hours ago - waking up as usual at dawn on the morning of 15 November 2017, then routinely checking my WhatsApp, only to be greeted by a barrage of messages to the...Published: 15 Nov 2019 at 13:48hrs | 1946 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
ZESA's corruption & incompetence an unwarranted burden on Zimbabweans - need for urgent accountability
As I write this article, we are just seated, or milling around, incapable of engaging in any meaningful productive work. Why? Because there is no electricity - which, we desperately need for our effec...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 17:58hrs | 2067 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe government deluded about doctors
This has been one of the most deluded period for the Zimbabwe government – even by its own inherently schizophrenic standards — firstly claiming that providing low salaries to workers was economic...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 07:19hrs | 1102 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Tragedy of the cannibalistic Zimbabwe govt that devours and sucks dry its own teachers!
As a son of a teacher, I will never forget the utmost honour and pride attached to this profession in the 1980s - such that, even as a mere child, just being known as "Mr. Mbofana's son" made me walk ...Published: 11 Nov 2019 at 12:05hrs | 1475 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Deluded govt wants to invite back Zim doctors in diaspora, yet can't even care for local practitioners
This has been one of the most deluded weeks for the Zimbabwe government - even by its own inherently schizophrenic standards - firstly claiming that providing low salaries to workers was economically ...Published: 08 Nov 2019 at 09:31hrs | 2776 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Open challenge to Zimbabwe govt for nationwide LIVE public debates on so-called sanctions and their real effects
As the vast majority of Zimbabweans continue to drown in this suffocating abyss of the worst economic meltdown in a decade, the government has upped its denial and defensive mode, as it seeks to dodge...Published: 07 Nov 2019 at 13:47hrs | 642 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zim govt deliberately impoverishing citizens to attract investment by creating cheap labour?
To say that I was petrified listening to the Deputy Minister of Information Energy Mutodi speaking last night (5 November 2019) on the Voice of America's Studio 7, would be the understatement of the y...Published: 06 Nov 2019 at 12:44hrs | 1684 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Suffering and oppressed Zimbabweans need to emulate doctors' fearless trailblazing protracted struggle for a better life
There is one very pressing - not to mention, extremely embarrassing - question which Zimbabweans who travel throughout the world are always confronted with every time we encounter foreign nationals: "...Published: 05 Nov 2019 at 12:54hrs | 1443 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe 'national interests' can't be defined by ZANU PF alone, but by national consensus
In recent days - especially, after the botched 25 October 2019 anti-sanctions march, in which very few people heeded government's calls for the nation to come out in full force to demonstrate against ...Published: 04 Nov 2019 at 09:04hrs | 1085 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Is Zim govt anger at Brian Nichols due to jitters as was sold a dummy by SADC over anti-sanctions solidarity?
The escalating attacks on the United States of America ambassador Brian Nichols by the Zimbabwe government - most recent of which was notably a thinly veiled threat, possibly of expulsion from the cou...Published: 02 Nov 2019 at 08:53hrs | 4014 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Govt moans it doesn't have money, but expects impoverished citizens to have money for ever-increasing tariffs!
I am not much of an economist, but the manner in which the Zimbabwe government is seemingly unapologetically overburdening its already suffering citizens with ever-increasing tariffs leaves me with a ...Published: 01 Nov 2019 at 08:43hrs | 2811 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe govt abuse and bullying of own citizens pushing them right into the arms of the USA
As tensions between the beleaguered Zimbabwe government and the United States of America (USA) ambassador Brian Nichols continue to intensify - especially, in the wake of the latter's recent flat deni...Published: 31 Oct 2019 at 12:58hrs | 1985 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
When a dead Zimbabwe president attracts more people than a current president - it's time for serious introspection
The past two months in Zimbabwe have been characterised by very notable events - some of which stood out more than others - but, what I found outstanding was the general public's reaction to the death...Published: 30 Oct 2019 at 11:36hrs | 6764 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe govt economic blueprints and policies rubbish sanctions fallacy
As I write this article, the government of Zimbabwe is launching its so-called strategic roadmap for a US$12 billion mining industry by 2023, officiated by the president Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa - ...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 15:55hrs | 349 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
SADC/AU get this through your heads - sanctions not responsible for our suffering in Zimbabwe
For the past twenty years, we the people of Zimbabwe have endured untold economic and political suffering - unprecedented ever since we attained independence from British colonial rule in 1980 - chara...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 13:16hrs | 836 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Busting the myth of an 'upper middle income' Utopia in Zimbabwe
Ever since the November 2017 military coup, in which then iron-fisted late Zimbabwe leader Robert Gabriel Mugabe was toppled, his predecessor Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has ridden on the mantra of ta...Published: 05 Oct 2019 at 18:16hrs | 678 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Only Zimbabwe citizens themselves have the power to change their lives
Since 1990 - when I was in Lower Six - have been writing article after article - as if singing from the top of mountains - trying to advise the Zimbabwean government and showing them where they were g...Published: 03 Oct 2019 at 08:03hrs | 628 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Why is Mnangagwa's govt panicking?
When we were kids, we used to enjoy a certain joke, in which a bus was stopped at a checkpoint, where police officers started searching all the bags in the luggage compartment, when they came across o...Published: 27 Sep 2019 at 07:48hrs | 1314 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe govt panicky reaction to Dr Magombeyi abduction raises more questions
When we were kids, we used to enjoy a certain joke, in which a bus was stopped at a checkpoint, where police officers started searching all the bags in the luggage compartment, when they came across o...Published: 23 Sep 2019 at 06:36hrs | 3523 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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