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What happens to Sam Nujoma's mantle? Who inherits it?
There are speculations in parts of the world, particularly in modern Western nations, individuals of remarkable are cloned. Human cloning refers to creating a genetically identical copy of a person, t...Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 09:15hrs | 629 | by Hosea Shishiveni
American chamber scouts for opportunities in Zimbabwe
THE CEO Africa Roundtable (CEO ART) has roped in an American-based organisation, Atlanta Black Chambers (ABC), in an investment scouting programme in the country.The Zimbabwe embassy in the Un...Published: 12 Mar 2024 at 05:13hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
US diplomat outlines an ambitious vision for Zimbabwe
BOTTOM LINE- The US Embassy in Harare has identified the potential for Zimbabwe to become a growth hub for Southern Africa.- This is a curious conclusion to draw given the fact that Zi...Published: 06 Jan 2024 at 18:33hrs | 30 | by Michael Walsh
Tsvangirai remembered five years on
February 14, 2023 marked five years since late Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leader Morgan Tsvangirai succumbed to colon cancer.He was 65.Tsvangirai left the main opposition MDC...Published: 19 Feb 2023 at 17:36hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Will he really 'face down' China?
The UK has a new prime minister… Today's world news is evidently dominated by a variety of interesting and illuminating stories, expectations, theories, debates and analyses about Mr. ...Published: 29 Oct 2022 at 11:25hrs | 2 | by Ndaba Sibanda
'Gukurahundi is not a Matebeleland issue'
Gukurahundi genocide is a national crisis that needs a national outlook and solution, the former speaker of Parliament, Lovemore Moyo has said, noting that even if the Zanu-PF government were to remov...Published: 31 May 2022 at 12:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Local languages risk extinction
MAY I through your edition bring to the fore the advent of vernacular language extinction.In my view, I would like to point out the problem of poor governance as evidenced in the education sec...Published: 22 Mar 2022 at 05:49hrs | 3 | by James Marufu
Black Americans and black Africans relations
THE relationship between black Americans and black Africans has been a subject of interest for social scientists and writers for a long time.Some black Africans, especially students who go to ...Published: 25 Feb 2022 at 07:11hrs | 1 | by Miriam Tose Majome
Black rights now need to transcend elitism and racism, but be inclusive of all Black people across the globe!
The month of February is traditionally known as Black History Month - whose origins stem from a proposal by Black educators, and the Black United Students...Published: 12 Feb 2022 at 13:53hrs | 12 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zanu-PF tells US to move with the times
INSTEAD of poking its nose in the country's democratic and electoral processes, the United States should take full advantage of the engagement and re-engagement drive extended by the Second Republic t...Published: 20 Jan 2022 at 05:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Go well my friend, Cde SK
COMRADE Simon Khaya Moyo is no more. He has joined the pantheon of Zimbabwe's finest patriots throughout the ages. Of recent note are fellow heroines and heroes of Chimurenga II who sacrificed to bury...Published: 21 Nov 2021 at 09:12hrs | 32 | by Amb Chris Mutsvangwa
Justice minister challenged to relook into laws regarding wrongful arrest and detention to compensate victims
PAN AFRICANIST and International Coalition Against Coronavirus forAfrican Development (ICAC-AD) South Africa chapter first Vice President Chanda Chose has...Published: 08 Aug 2021 at 08:21hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
The bane of deadbeat intellectuals
Talent seems to come with more than its fair share of baggage.Most often than not, gifted personalities belong to a pantheon of living gods that wow the world during their time in the limeligh...Published: 21 Feb 2021 at 06:58hrs | 15 | by Bishop Lazarus
Masiyiwa reflects on significance of first female, black US Vice President
Billionaire businessman and philanthropist Strive Masiyiwa, a father of five daughters, says the historical swearing in of the first female and black US Vice President Kamala Harris is a great inspira...Published: 20 Jan 2021 at 15:23hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
ZANU-PF MDC dominance must die
There is a strong belief among many political analysts that a two-party system in parliament is a good indicator of democracy maturity. In USA this is symbolised by the Republicans vs Democrats and in...Published: 01 Nov 2020 at 17:29hrs | 13 | by Lubani Nondo
There is no true independence without correcting historical colonialism
A comparative review of the wealth among Black Americans and their former slave masters is striking: Primary residence - 73% (Whites); 45% (Blacks); Vehicles - 90% (Whites); 73% (Blacks); Retirement a...Published: 07 Oct 2020 at 20:13hrs | 9 | by Charles M
Honouring the war spirit
COMRADE Muchazotida, born Sekai, was a member of the Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army, better known as ZANLA.She died during the 1977 Chimoio Attack by the army of racist Rhodesia....Published: 06 Sep 2020 at 08:49hrs | | by Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa
Why should we remember Joshua Nkomo
IN this two-part series, the Zimbabwe Independent reproduces the 2019 Annual Joshua Nkomo Memorial Lecture delivered by Professor Sabelo J Ndlovu-Gatsheni, organised by Joshua Nkomo Legacy Foundation ...Published: 21 Jun 2019 at 07:52hrs | 2 | by Sabelo J Ndlovu-Gatsheni
Bulawayo's love letter
To trade fair or trade foul, that is the question.In the past week, Bulawayo woke up to that roving, rattling helicopter sound, hovering low, above her rusty rooftops…the harbinger of the ci...Published: 05 May 2019 at 10:33hrs | 13 | by Zifiso Masiye
South African billionaire defends white wealth
Johann Rupert, South Africa's second-richest man with a $6.3 billion fortune, spoke out to defend the stranglehold white people still have over the economy more than two decades after the end of apart...Published: 06 Dec 2018 at 06:15hrs | 3 | by Bloomberg
Prophet Magaya is now an HIV/Aids Scientist
According to Prophet Magaya, the HIV/Aids cure is now found as well as the cure for cancer related diseases. I am neither writing this piece to disprove the claim of prophet Magaya nor approving it. I...Published: 29 Oct 2018 at 14:43hrs | 1 | by Don Chigumba
Walter Nqabeni Mthimkhulu, legendary political activist and would-be hero (1940-2018)
This piece is being sent out on 14 August 2018, the last day of the long Heroes Day weekend of the year in Zimbabwe. This is barely two weeks after the country's critical presidential, parliamen...Published: 14 Aug 2018 at 23:04hrs | 32 | by Dr Strike Mkandla
'Mnangagwa delivers impassioned 90-minute address to visiting US senators'
I had a chat with an amiable insider who was in the delegations that met with President Emmerson Mnangagwa last week on Saturday.In what has been described as a spirited but calm performance t...Published: 12 Apr 2018 at 10:57hrs | 2 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
US citizens call for removal of Zim sanctions
Some US citizens are using the platform of the oncoming United Nations General Assembly Annual Conference to lobby for the removal of the illegal sanctions imposed by their country on Zimbabwe....Published: 16 Sep 2017 at 19:25hrs | 3 | by Gwinyai Mutongi
The white supremacy will live forever
To be black skinned today in this world is to be stigmatized and perceived less and to be white while light-skinned on the other hand, is to be celebrated in with western beauty standards: says Ronald...Published: 15 Jun 2017 at 12:41hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
Living in the Age of Mugabeism
This year's Africa Day celebrations, which must ideally continue well after May 25, should recognise President Mugabe's political and economic teachings.Just like Marx, Lenin and Mao Zedong, h...Published: 04 Jun 2017 at 20:19hrs | | by Teddie Bepete
Skin-bleaching creams: Women want to be white and be Europeans including Mrs Tsvangirai!
Ms Belinda Chowa: you are a star in the face of absolute ignorance to some of our sister that still thinks to be white is superior. I read your article on Bulawayo24 in disbelief: are there still wome...Published: 13 Mar 2017 at 20:47hrs | 7 | by Nomazulu Thata
Zanu-PF tactics of mass destruction
Zanu-PF has been boasting of its "obvious election victories since the birth of Zimbabwe". It has very effective tactics; tactics of mass destruction. I believe that they are massively destructi...Published: 20 Feb 2017 at 18:39hrs | | by Mkhululi Zulu
Fare thee well Osama, sorry Obama
An askari sat in the Oval Office at the White House for eight years, and did not want to disappoint the white establishment standing guard over his every action. And he made sure he left a lasting imp...Published: 21 Jan 2017 at 11:09hrs | 5 | by Joram Nyathi
Open letter to Black Americans: African lives matter too
Black Lives Matter must be more than just a slogan or a preserve of African Americans being shot by the American police force. It must be all encompassing for black people everywhere across the globe....Published: 28 Sep 2016 at 08:33hrs | 5 | by Whitlaw Tanyanyiwa Mugwiji
Open letter to Black Americans: African lives matter too
Black Lives Matter must be more than just a slogan or a preserve of African Americans being shot by the American police force. It must be all encompassing for black people everywhere across the globe....Published: 27 Sep 2016 at 20:15hrs | | by Whitlaw Tanyanyiwa Mugwiji
United States slammed for hypocrisy
Information minister Chris Mushowe says the United States Ambassador to Zimbabwe Harry Thomas Jr is a hypocrite who rushes to castigate local law enforcement agents for using minimum force to quel...Published: 23 Sep 2016 at 07:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
December 12 movement lunatics strip Zimbabwe flag off Mawarire
Mugabe is in America to attend the annual UN General Assembly denounced. Pastor Evan Mawarire whose #ThisFlag campaign calling for Mugabe to fire corrupt ministers, for the return of the looted $15 bi...Published: 20 Sep 2016 at 18:32hrs | 3 | by Wilbert Mukori
Hero's welcome for Mugabe in New York, US
President Robert Mugabe (92) is said to have received a rousing welcome from members of the December 12 Movement in New York where he will attend the 71st regular session of the United Nations Gen...Published: 19 Sep 2016 at 11:28hrs | 1 | by Thobekile Zhou
WATCH: Vile racist rant, woman tells black Americans to go back to Africa
An American woman dressed in a bikini who began hurling racist slurs at a group of black youths in Tallahassee, Florida - has sparked online outrage.The woman tells youths to "go back the to A...Published: 21 Aug 2016 at 11:19hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mugabe Charming Orator but callous despot
That Mugabe is a charming orator is beyond doubt and there is hardly any logic behind a conflicting argument. His speeches are often characterized by standing ovations and relentless applauds througho...Published: 15 Apr 2016 at 17:03hrs | 1 | by Cde Chimurenga
Mtukudzi mum on favorite local artist
Musician Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi is not keen to reveal his favourite local artists saying those left out might complain.However, several local artists are quick to name him as their top act....Published: 10 Apr 2016 at 11:28hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
The skin-bleaching, skin lightning creams and our future 'First Lady' Mrs. Elizabeth Tsvangirai: our girl children will emulate
The article written by Mrs. Tsvangirai commemorating the International Women's Day was really a masterpiece. I enjoyed reading the article and the content accorded the great Day for all global women a...Published: 20 Mar 2016 at 14:47hrs | 5 | by Nomazulu Thata
US: Country without a skin
I HAVE always been struck by how local sayings often betray an advanced scientific sensibility traceable to our so-called 'non-scientific' forebears. All this against rooted allegations of pre-scienti...Published: 12 Mar 2016 at 15:18hrs | 1 | by Nathaniel Manheru
Zimbabwe: Dealing with America
OUR long history - before, during and after colonisation, and since Independence - presents an image of America that is ambiguous, an America appears, disappears, appears and disappears from our radar...Published: 20 Feb 2016 at 17:44hrs | | by Nathaniel Manheru
Why would an American white supremacist be fond of Rhodesia?
After the alleged gunman in the racially motivated terrorist attack on a historic black church in Charleston, S.C, was identified today, a picture was found of him wearing a jacket with two defunct n...Published: 19 Jun 2015 at 19:59hrs | 8 | by Dan Murphy, csmonitor.com
New book reveals how American schools and prisons conspire to disenfranchise black Americans
The Chains of Black America: The Hammer of the Police, The Anvil of the Schools by Michael Holzman, is a description of how two great institutions of American ...Published: 04 Feb 2015 at 06:56hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Minister Mzembi to officially open Cape to Cairo on Valentine's Day
TOURISM and Hospitality Minister Walter Mzembi will next month officially open a local pub and restaurant, Cape to Cairo, which has been undergoing renovations for more than a month now. Cape ...Published: 18 Jan 2015 at 09:38hrs | | by Peter Matika
Not every one in the diaspora hates his/ her Zimbabwe
TWO weeks ago, I penned a piece on Obama and his conditioned inability to use "his" presidency to stop the abuse of blacks in America, abuses with a long history and tradition in that country. I note...Published: 06 Sep 2014 at 11:03hrs | 3 | by Nathaniel Manheru
Gono mysteriously travelled to US while under US travel embargo
Details have emerged that former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor Gideon Gono, mysteriously travelled to the US in 2006 while under Washington's travel embargo where he met current vice Presid...Published: 01 Sep 2014 at 08:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Black Uselessness; Don't look beyond your nose Mr Manheru
It is appalling for a staunch defender of Robert Mugabe to see the failings of Barack Obama in creating dignity for Black spices of humanity. Nathaniel Manheru is an intelligent but heavily astigmati...Published: 25 Aug 2014 at 09:01hrs | 3 | by Ryton Dzimiri
The Youth who Obama the Truth, the whole Truth, and nothing but the Truth
Dear reader, kindly google the British Guardian issue of yesterday, Friday, 8th August, 2014. You should be able to find an article titled, "Childcare funding could be cut off for failure to promote B...Published: 09 Aug 2014 at 09:23hrs | 2 | by Nathaniel Manheru
The future of opposition politics in Zimbabwe with Dr Tsvangirai
My good friend from Zambia once recounted to me a stormy encounter between President Sata and a dismissed senior Patriotic Front party official who proceeded to join the opposition Movement for Multip...Published: 19 Jul 2014 at 10:17hrs | 6 | by Nathaniel Manheru
A love letter to all Zimbabweans
NOVIOLET Bulawayo's exquisite debut novel, We Need New Names, has propelled its author into the limelight. Short-listed for the Man Booker prize (which it did not win), this globally relevant narrativ...Published: 22 Oct 2013 at 06:09hrs | 1 | by Liesl Jobson
Is Obama truly pro-black?
The day Barack Obama stood on that podium in 2009 accepting the 44th Presidential nomination of the United States of America, how many Africans within the international community that day would h...Published: 27 Sep 2013 at 07:41hrs | 1 | by Tsungai Chipato
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