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Britain's interference in the US presidential election will backfire badly
Foreign interventions in elections or referenda rarely end well for the interventionists. In 2016, then US President Barack Obama foolishly lectured the British people on how they should vote in the u...Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 20:22hrs | 980 | by Nile Gardiner
Mr Kudzai Mutisi, the German 'Economic wonder' after the WW2 had multiple favourable factors!
I am writing this article as a reply to your article you wrote last week: My article is not in any way or form critiquing your own but including factors that must be known, but, however, adding to wha...Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 20:53hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
A doomed holiday for unrepentant genocidaires!
We shall always remember the 21st of February as a doomed and diabolic holiday which has been set aside by the unrepentant genocidaires for openly celebrating the physical Gukurahundi genocide, which ...Published: 21 Feb 2024 at 09:34hrs | 8 | by Nhlanhla Moses Ncube (Secretary General for Freedom Alliance)
Non-Aligned Movement is a big sham!
Is there anyone who is genuinely unbiased and neutral in their views or stances on particular issues?We can even move on to the political landscape.Who can claim to be totally impartia...Published: 18 Jan 2024 at 19:35hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe genocide survivors demand justice as hearings commence
It is now close to four decades since the end of Gukurahundi massacres in Matabeleland and Midlands, but survivors and their relatives are still to find closure as the government continues to dither o...Published: 15 Jan 2024 at 05:23hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zapu, Mthwakazi dismiss Mbalula
OPPOSITION Zapu and Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) have dismissed claims by South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile Mbalula that his party worked with Zimbabwe's ruling...Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 22:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa tried to kill opposition, says Mutambara
Former deputy prime minister Arthur Mutambara says President Emmerson Mnangagwa wanted to destroy the country's main opposition party by denying it funding and using other unorthodox means.Mut...Published: 06 Aug 2023 at 08:24hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's ouster inspired author
BULAWAYO-based author Lucky Zihundi says the late former President Robert Mugabe's fall from power in November 2017 struck a chord in him to put pen to paper and come up with the novel On the way to D...Published: 18 Jul 2023 at 06:25hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa, Biti clash will not end well
History shows that when a captain and his best player clash, it does not end well. The story of CCC captain Chamisa and his best player Biti is quite sad. One thought the captain would give hi...Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 08:08hrs | 1 | by Max Lion
US foreign policy and the Zimbabwe dollar!
In my life journey, my three years stay in Jamaica was probably the most traumatic and most revealing as to how the imperialists work.I am, therefore, surprised that Mthuli Ncube and his handl...Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 08:37hrs | 1 | by Kenneth Mufuka
British-Zimbabwe comedian playing the former Prince Charles in Channel 4 satire
When a drag queen called Baga Chipz is selected to play Margaret Thatcher in a TV show, and that's not even the most delicious bit of casting, you know you're onto a winner.In Channel 4's...Published: 27 Nov 2022 at 14:55hrs | | by Agencies
Mysterious AK-47 assault rifles were smuggled for Zimbabwe Presidential Guard?
THE deepening mystery behind the recent botched smuggling of AK-47 assault rifles and scores of ammunition magazines through Beitbridge border post - now playing out in the courts - has been unravelle...Published: 11 Sep 2022 at 15:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
UK has new PM, 8th since 1980, Truss too will be booted out if she fail - Zim on 2nd, both way, way past 'use-by date'
The British people have a new Prime Minister, the 8th one since 1980! Liz Truss 2022 - present ...Published: 07 Sep 2022 at 10:11hrs | 6 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Trevor Ncube's dalliances with Mnangagwa run much deeper
This article on the mysterious and controversial relations between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and local publisher Trevor Ncube is a summary based on an extract from...Published: 08 Apr 2022 at 09:22hrs | 5 | by Jonathan Mbiriyamveka
Chamisa's finest hour
THE 1990s were an interesting period in world politics. This was the period when the United States got its youngest President William Clinton at 43 and the United Kingdom (UK) also elected Tony Blair ...Published: 19 Feb 2022 at 18:35hrs | | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
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 | 1 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
On land, Mugabe walked path other African leaders would not
Forget what you may have read in Western press about the late Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. Forget the propaganda and Western hate. Forgive the excesses of his rule – human rights abuse and ex...Published: 08 Aug 2021 at 07:55hrs | | by John Kamau
Jacob Zuma's jail case was a golden opportunity: a catalyst to real issues
Criminals have taken a golden opportunity to hide behind another criminal who disdained the nation's constitution he once presided. Chinua Achebe writes about corruption in Nigeria's early independenc...Published: 14 Jul 2021 at 18:40hrs | 17 | by Nomazulu Thata
Kenneth Kaunda: His dream for southern Africa came true: hailed & sung with praises in heaven!
He left his mark: he left a void in southern Africa just like Mandela, we are struggling to get the calibre of leaders to take over from where they left. KK was an indisputable great son of the soil. ...Published: 20 Jun 2021 at 15:20hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
Mugabe told Margaret Thatcher that he will not condemn a landmine attack on whites by ANC
In a rarely seen letter, an angry Robert Mugabe writes to UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in Jan 1986, telling her he would not condemn a landmine attack on whites by the ANC because "their cause ...Published: 27 May 2021 at 08:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gweru women turn grass into money
WOMEN from the Midlands capital are earning a living from selling grass to thatchers while conserving the environment through minimising the spread of veld fires.The women sell a bundle of tha...Published: 08 Apr 2021 at 08:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
The UK Parliament trampled on Rushwaya's human rights
Ms Henrietta Rushwaya is alleged to have attempted to smuggle gold out of Zimbabwe, late last year. She was arrested at Robert Mugabe airport. From what one has read so far, she has since been charged...Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 21:31hrs | 6 | by Njabulo
'Britain rigged polls on behalf of Mugabe'
THE British government of Margaret Thatcher rigged the 1980 elections in favour of the late former President Robert Mugabe out of fear his loss could trigger a civil war because he came from the triba...Published: 05 Oct 2020 at 06:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
How Zanu-PF came into existence
The born-free generation, born after Zimbabwe gained its independence in 1980, has grown up knowing a political system run by the Zanu PF party.Unbeknown to many people, the ruling party, is a...Published: 26 Sep 2020 at 19:17hrs | 1 | by Irvine Sibhona
Patriotic Union of MaNdebeleland
While I was going through my archives I came across the Election Manifesto below. Quite interesting.PATRIOTIC UNION OF MANDEBELELAND (PUMA)ELECTION MANIFES...Published: 21 May 2019 at 12:35hrs | 9 | by PUMA
Botswana! The sinking of Africa's democracy basket
It was difficult to remain as silent when Africa's jewel of democracy took seat and comfort upon an imminent time bomb.The growing conflict between the most recent former president, Lt. Genera...Published: 26 Mar 2019 at 06:58hrs | | by Reginald Thabani Gola
US 2018 Human rights report on Zimbabwe biased
Last week the United States Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labour released its 2018 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. An examination of the report shows a fair vi...Published: 18 Mar 2019 at 13:12hrs | | by Nobleman Runyanga
Gukurahundi probe useless
NATIONAL Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) is not capable of addressing the Gukurahundi question, Mthawakazi Republic Party (MRP) has said.In a statement, MRP president Mqondisi Moyo ...Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 14:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Why is Zimbabwe in this situation, God of Zimbabwe where are you?
Sanctions are normally described as International relations: Punitive or restrictive measures taken, usually by several countries in concert, to pressure a country to change its certain policies. Econ...Published: 19 Jan 2019 at 10:09hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zimbabwe problems are surmountable, says Mthuli Ncube
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube has said the serious challenges facing the country, including a high budget deficit and significant debt, and currency challenges, were surmountable with major structural...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 09:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube's full speech to the European Parliament
Zimbabwe is back on the map. Just as we open up our economy and democratic space, so too are we opening our arms to the world. The dark times are behind us, and the future is bright...Published: 10 Jan 2019 at 13:21hrs | | by Mthuli Ncube
Mthuli Ncube sells Zimbabwe reforms to EU
GOVERNMENT has developed a comprehensive plan to revive the economy, which will involve painful measures like a bitter pill administered to a patient, Finance and Economic Development Minister Profess...Published: 10 Jan 2019 at 07:39hrs | 1 | by Staf reporter
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 | 215 | by Social media
Fortune Charumbira in delirium about Gukurahundi
Provocative and desperate attempts to hoodwink the world on Gukurahundi by Zanu-PF surrogates such as Fortune Charumbira will never weaken or derail the struggle for justice by the genuine victims of ...Published: 18 Dec 2018 at 10:53hrs | 1 | by Mkhululi Zulu
Chamisa will eventually accept position
Political bickering over the setting up of an Office of the Opposition leader in Parliament will come to an end as MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa will accept the gesture from President Mnangagwa a...Published: 14 Dec 2018 at 12:58hrs | | by Simba Rushwaya
Mnangagwa left paralysed by a crisis of legitimacy
Last week on November 24 Emmerson Mnangagwa was in Murombedzi - former president Robert Mugabe's village backyard in Mashonaland West - to commemorate his chequered one year in office following his co...Published: 02 Dec 2018 at 10:17hrs | | by Jonathan N Moyo
Workers 'up in arms' with Mthuli Ncube over budget
The leading workers body Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions has called its members to revolt against the 2019 budget statement announced by Minister of Finance Professor Mthuli Ncube on Thursday. ...Published: 23 Nov 2018 at 08:12hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
'I have Thatcher's iron lady resolve,' says ED - rigged election for iron grip on power, must prise free
"WHEN Margaret Thatcher was elected UK prime minister in 1979, she recognised that piecemeal change would not be sufficient to tackle the problems of labour unrest, rampant inflation and economic stag...Published: 14 Nov 2018 at 09:05hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Mnangagwa says accept 'painful' economic reforms
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe will undergo a "painful" reform process to achieve transformation and modernisation of the economy. Government has already begun implementing some austerity m...Published: 14 Nov 2018 at 05:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
We have no choice, but to embark on painful reforms
When Margaret Thatcher was elected UK prime minister in 1979, she recognised that piecemeal change would not be sufficient to tackle the problems of labour unrest, rampant inflation and economic stagn...Published: 14 Nov 2018 at 05:39hrs | | by E.D. Mnangagwa President
No going back on austerity measures, says Mnangagwa
President Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe will undergo a "painful" reform process to achieve transformation and modernisation of the economy. Government is already implementing austerity measures and ...Published: 14 Nov 2018 at 05:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa likens himself to Margaret Thatcher
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has equated himself and his rise to power as equivalent to that of the late British Premier Margaret Thatcher who was popularly know as The Iron Lady. Writing...Published: 13 Nov 2018 at 15:48hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Let's make Zimbabwe great again
There is a general expectation of rapid economic growth in Zimbabwe, driven by massive infrastructural growth, given the new political dispensation.However, there is an adversary at work, the ...Published: 07 Nov 2018 at 06:22hrs | | by Tororiro Isaac Chaza
1893 MHRRM praises Zenzele Ndebele, calls for a UN Commission of Enquiry
The 1893 MHRRM takes this opportunity to congratulate and give special thanks to one of Matebeleland's finest Human Rights Activists, Zenzele Ndebele, for his informative and forthright documentary on...Published: 30 Sep 2018 at 19:43hrs | | by Thembani Dube, 1893 MHRRM Secretary for Information and Publicity
Mnangagwa's message to Uncle Sam
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said Zimbabwe has no quarrel with the United States government and its people, and he is pleased with the way relations between the two countries are improving....Published: 23 Sep 2018 at 08:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe doomed as May, Merkel back Mnangagwa
On August 28, British Prime Minister Theresa May arrived in Cape Town, South Africa, for a one-day working visit. This visit was part of a three-nation tour of South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria designed...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 07:04hrs | | by Tafi Mhaka
Zhuwao's statements on gukurahundi reckless
Former National Healing minister Moses Mzila-Ndlovu has come out guns blazing against former president Robert Mugabe's nephew, Patrick Zhuwao, over what he termed misguided statements on the Gukurahun...Published: 04 Jul 2018 at 15:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's nephew blasts British PM Theresa May
Exiled former cabinet minister and nephew to former president Robert Mugabe, Patrick Zhuwao has blasted British Prime Minister Theresa May and her government for assisting President Emmerson Mnangagwa...Published: 29 Jun 2018 at 10:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
MDC-T and the American connection
IN my last submission, I touched on a crucial player in the regime change agenda - the Zimbabwe Democracy Trust (ZDT) - and hinted they were a story for another day. The Trust was set up...Published: 06 Jun 2018 at 15:55hrs | 1 | by Tafadzwa Masango
UK in Zimbabwe: From tragedy to farce
A poetic cliché by Karl Marx which claims that in the life of nations "history repeats itself, first as a tragedy, second as a farce" does not only keep gaining new meanings for all countries but at ...Published: 28 May 2018 at 16:05hrs | | by Dinizulu Mbikokayise Macaphulana
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