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What's the sense in removing term limits for an 81-year-old president?
No one can deny that having a long life on earth is truly a blessing.It is especially so in a country as Zimbabwe - where the life expectancy is only 64.7 years, based on the 2022 Population a...Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 23:30hrs | 1197 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
When our parents celebrated independence in 1980, this isn't what they were celebrating!
Whenever I look at this picture, my heart is filled with indescribable grief and anguish. I see my father, with his dear friends - as they openly expressed ecstatic transports of joy - at the ...Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 23:20hrs | 286 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Cowering to a dictator only makes him more brazen!
I was bullied when I was a little child - from my crèche days to early primary school.That was the period my life changed forever - becoming the person I am today. There were two thin...Published: 16 Sep 2023 at 19:27hrs | 888 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
The Tyranny Continues
I find myself once again standing on the aftermath of another election. It is a time after we were supposed to freely exercise our democratic right to choose our leaders, a fleeting moment when our vo...Published: 14 Sep 2023 at 14:23hrs | 537 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Zimbabwe nearing a fully-fledged family dynasty!
Last week, a reporter with a national daily newspaper phoned for my opinion on how I believed the country's new Cabinet should be constituted.This was after the recently-held hotly disputed ha...Published: 12 Sep 2023 at 14:11hrs | 1953 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
If peace overshadowed justice, then there wouldn't have been a liberation struggle!
There is a common thread that defines oppressive leaders. They subjugate the population - stripping them of all their rights, whilst unleashing some of the most horrendous injustices - thereaf...Published: 11 Sep 2023 at 20:11hrs | 110 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Highlanders versus Dynamos: The anatomy of violence
Once again — and not for the last time — a Highlanders versus Dynamos football match ended in violence with the usual accusations and counter accusations of referee bias and oppression being the o...Published: 10 Sep 2023 at 21:33hrs | 893 | by Nqaba Matshazi
So anyone who exposes Zim regime's crookedness is a 'puppet of the West'!
There are things on this planet which are just plainly bizarre, ridiculous and even comedic!Only that their serious implications stop people as myself cracking my ribs in a fit of laughter....Published: 10 Sep 2023 at 13:08hrs | 584 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
How hope dies with every election in Zimbabwe
"People died. The fear of being asked whether you wanted a short or long sleeve cut (cutting your hand or your arm) by soldiers made people vote in fear, not with their heads. We were voting with our ...Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 13:10hrs | 595 | by Beauty Dhlamini
Zanu-PF and CCC must read this article
NOW that the elections are over, there is need for us to make a critical analysis of our country's political leadership. Zimbabwe has its fair share of problems.My wish is that the two leading...Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 08:05hrs | 464 | by Jonah Nyoni
Whose agenda did our liberation movements truly serve?
There is nothing more baffling and shocking than hearing our so-called 'liberation movements' describing today's fight against injustice and oppression as a 'Western agenda'.The first thing th...Published: 08 Sep 2023 at 18:26hrs | 421 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zanu-PF, CCC take political battle to parly
BATTLES between the ruling Zanu-PF party and opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) will today spill over into Parliament when the two parties elect the Speaker for the National Assembly and P...Published: 08 Sep 2023 at 17:46hrs | 654 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa party spokesperson on the run, police issue US$1 000 cash reward
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) spokesperson, Mr Promise Mkwananzi, and two others are on the run, and police have issued a US$1 000 cash reward for information that will lead to their location....Published: 07 Sep 2023 at 18:35hrs | 2031 | by Staff reporter
Plot to subvert 2023 Presidential elections foiled
The arres tof thirty-nine (39) activists from the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN), on 23 August 2023, foiled a plot to subvert the 23 August 2023 Presidential elections.Reports from a...Published: 06 Sep 2023 at 14:30hrs | 3487 | by Joice Munemo
Zimbabwe cops thwart efforts to block Mnangagwa's inauguration
Police on routine patrol early Monday morning thwarted efforts by a few scattered small groups of opposition supporters to block some roads leading to the inauguration of President Mnangagwa at the Na...Published: 06 Sep 2023 at 06:14hrs | 328 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF member threatens to evict opposition supporters
In a leaked WhatsApp audio, a ruling party member from Umguza, Matebeleland North, has threatened to evict all opposition supporters from resettlement areas following the party's poor performance in t...Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 22:01hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter
Communities uses WhatsApp in stocktheft fight
SOCIAL media network application WhatsApp is helping villagers in Kezi-Maphisa, Matebeleland South, in the fight against stocktheft.The villagers say they have taken advantage of the instant c...Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 06:22hrs | 303 | by Staff reporter
CCC councillors call Mvurwi Town Council to order
Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) councillors elect for Mvurwi Ward Six Tonderai Samhu and Ward One Elisha Benjamin have called Mvurwi town council to order following the delay in refuse collection....Published: 04 Sep 2023 at 20:14hrs | 376 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Why do we have SADC guidelines on elections if 'there is no perfect election'?
In this world there are always those who do wrong and are prone to finding all manner of excuses to shield themselves from blame. Have we not come across the man who abuses his partner, and th...Published: 02 Sep 2023 at 22:14hrs | 307 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Response To Isaac Ncube's 'From Assaulting Journalists to Zimbabwean Election Observer Duties'
Nevers Mumba is Challenging the Status Quo and Standing for Truth In a world where political differences often lead to bitter disputes, Nevers Mumba emerges as a figure bold enough to speak hi...Published: 02 Sep 2023 at 21:45hrs | 215 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
SADC risks extinction in allowing itself to be bullied by ZANU PF!
So, the Zimbabwe ruling party is up to its usual dirty tricks again!Bullying!In 2011, the heads of state of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) were bullied by ZANU PF in...Published: 02 Sep 2023 at 07:06hrs | 1332 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Unraveling Interdependence. What Interdependence?
In today's globalized world, one cannot help but be intrigued by the intricate dynamics of resource distribution among nations. It is a fascinating subject that reveals the disparities and imbalances ...Published: 02 Sep 2023 at 06:52hrs | 54 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Where’s the logic in fresh elections under the same unfair conditions?
As the opposition CCC struggles to agree on a way forward after the clearly disputed harmonized elections in Zimbabwe - there have been several options thrown around.In a plebiscite that was w...Published: 30 Aug 2023 at 23:46hrs | 416 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
5 more years is way too much
My heart is heavy with sadness and a deep sense of contemplation as I reflect upon the recent presidential election. Emmerson Mnangagwa, claimed victory in a highly disputed election. The news of anot...Published: 30 Aug 2023 at 23:42hrs | 323 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
SADC and AU must resolve the Zimbabwean saga
The curtain has closed down and we are back again to those days where people are mentally and spiritually tortured by this other circulation of a disputed election.Emmerson Mnangagwa was decla...Published: 30 Aug 2023 at 23:39hrs | 606 | by Leonard Koni
Chamisa's SA-based supporters plot protests
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) supporters based in South Africa are planning to hold protests in the neighbouring country today and on Friday to register their anger over last week's disputed ele...Published: 30 Aug 2023 at 06:46hrs | 367 | by Staff reporter
ED will always know SADC knows ZANU PF cheated!
So, the much-anticipated results of the recently-held Zimbabwe presidential elections are officially out!ZANU PF's Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa was announced winner over his main rival, CCC's N...Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 22:32hrs | 1398 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe police hunt for two suspects organising insurgency
Police have launched a manhunt for two suspects, believed to be CCC members, who are part of a group of political activists who are mobilising people to stage demonstrations under the guise of voter v...Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 07:02hrs | 369 | by Staff reporter
CCC bigwig exposes party claims on V11s
A senior CCC leader in a WhatsApp group today posted the attached message, also reproduced below for ease of reading:"There were no V11s and no V23s in 2018 because we didn't have polling agen...Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 21:17hrs | 527 | by Jonathan Moyo
Zimbabwe police warn rogue elements
Police have said they are aware of some political activists who want to mobilise people to move into groups in the city centre to cause demonstrations under the guise of voter verification.Acc...Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 06:49hrs | 104 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police seek CCC spokesperson Mkwananzi's arrest for outstanding 2020 warrant
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police is seeking to detain Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) spokesperson Promise Mkwananzi for an outstanding arrest warrant against him issued back in 2020.Mkwananzi...Published: 26 Aug 2023 at 11:40hrs | 782 | by Staff reporter
SADC condemnation of Zimbabwe elections drives ZANU PF into panic mode!
A week ago, I penned an article entitled, 'Peace isn't the only standard for free, fair and credible elections'.These words could not have been truer and more relevant than today. No ...Published: 25 Aug 2023 at 19:52hrs | 1227 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Tsenegamu concedes defeat
In a case of political tolerance and maturity, Godfrey Tsenegamu who was an independent candidate conceded defeat in the just-ended elections.Tsenegamu, a former ZANU PF youth leader, ran unde...Published: 25 Aug 2023 at 08:35hrs | 6156 | by Desmond Nleya
Losing Zanu-PF candidate's supporters promise 'Night of Terror' in Mabvuku-Tafara
RESIDENTS of Mabvuku have been warned to brace for a night of terror from defeated Zanu-PF parliamentary candidate Scott Sakupwanya's supporters.Sakupwanya a well-known gold dealer who had eye...Published: 24 Aug 2023 at 21:46hrs | 2182 | by Staff reporter
Another sham election
As we go the wire and reach the high political pitch, it is now crystal clear that the main political menu is between Emmerson Mnangagwa and Nelson Chamisa and not even political savvy voter will mosa...Published: 23 Aug 2023 at 16:23hrs | 158 | by Leonard Koni
LIVE UPDATE: Voting kicks off
Voting has started in Zimbabwe's second general elections since a coup in 2017 that deposed the late ruler Robert Mugabe. Send us your update from your area on WhatsApp +27621817536Joi...Published: 23 Aug 2023 at 08:10hrs | 322 | by Staff reporter
'Heath Streak not dead'
The SPORTS AND RECREATION COMMISSION has issued a statement saying FORMER Zimbabwe cricket captain and coach Heath Hilton Streak who some publications this morning reported that he had died is still a...Published: 23 Aug 2023 at 06:34hrs | 217 | by Staff reporter
Passion Java ready to 'commit suicide'
Passion Java, a self-proclaimed prophet and close ally of President Emmerson Mnangagwa has threatened to commit suicide if Mnangagwa loses tomorrow's Presidential election. Java wrote on ...Published: 22 Aug 2023 at 19:21hrs | 76 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mashonaland West promises 500,000 votes for Mnangagwa
THE Zanu-PF leadership in Mashonaland West province says it is targeting at least 500 000 votes for President Emmerson Mnangagwa in the presidential race.The party's provincial chairperson Mar...Published: 22 Aug 2023 at 06:26hrs | 12 | by Stafff reporter
Resilience in the Chaos: Stories of Courage and Hope in Zimbabwe's Social Justice Movement
As I sit down to reflect on the political landscape and social justice issues that plague our beloved Zimbabwe, a whirlwind of emotions overwhelms me. It is on this Reflection Sunday that I delve deep...Published: 21 Aug 2023 at 14:26hrs | 12 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Peace isn't the only standard for free, fair and credible elections
No one in their right mind can begrudge the repeated calls for peace during this election season in Zimbabwe. In fact, the disturbingly high prevalence of violence, especially on the part of t...Published: 21 Aug 2023 at 14:24hrs | 7 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa clearly needs tutoring on the mandate of election observers
It is most unfortunate and disheartening, or rather tragic and embarrassing, listening to President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa ranting and throwing a huge tantrum over international election observer...Published: 21 Aug 2023 at 14:18hrs | 65 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Fire these rogue police recruits
I bemoan the fall of dignity of a once noble profession. I got recruited into Zimbabwe Republic Police in 1997 and was so much excited to be part and parcel of the police force. I was not driven or in...Published: 21 Aug 2023 at 14:14hrs | 31 | by Leonard Koni
July Moyo uses fear mongering, cash in bid to win elusive constituency on August 23
Fear pervades the peri-urban farming community of Matava in the Midlands Province's Redcliff Constituency on the eve of Zimbabwe's harmonised elections following a campaign allegedly anchored on coerc...Published: 20 Aug 2023 at 09:28hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Is ZEC's deafening silence on ballot secrecy meant to enable election rigging?
A few days ago, I came across a video capturing a ZANU PF aspiring MP (member of parliament) intimidating the rural electorate into voting for no one else except President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa ...Published: 17 Aug 2023 at 20:20hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'National interest' should never be a pretext for violating the Constitution!
Last week, I was watching a ZTN (ZimPapers Television Network) program, focussing on media coverage around Zimbabwe's upcoming harmonized elections. In attendance were representatives from the...Published: 16 Aug 2023 at 14:28hrs | 5 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Diaspora must return and vote for change' Blame CCC for dragging us into flawed elections out of greed, not diaspora
"I get annoyed sometimes when l discovered that a person who is in Diaspora is supporting Zanu PF and they have got an offices in other countries. We must defeat Zanu PF politically like HH did in Zam...Published: 16 Aug 2023 at 14:25hrs | 4 | by Wilbert Mukori
Frustration and Triumphs: Chronicles from the Frontline of Political Commentary in Zimbabwe
As I sit here on this Reflection Sunday, penning down my thoughts and experiences as a political commentator in Zimbabwe, I find myself contemplating the tumultuous journey that has brought me...Published: 13 Aug 2023 at 08:40hrs | 4 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
ZNLF mourns Tomana
Zimbabwe National Lawyers Forum (ZNLF) has sent its condolence message to the Tomana family following the passing on the late National Hero Johannes Tomana who died recently.Zimbabwe National ...Published: 12 Aug 2023 at 18:36hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
So Mnangagwa govt finally admits local currency wasn't sabotaged after all!
We have said it numerous times before.The Zimbabwe government is lying about saboteurs - who are usually faceless so-called 'regime change agents', supposedly operating in cahoots with 'our de...Published: 11 Aug 2023 at 16:26hrs | 6 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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