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'Zimbabwe jails are not based on partisan matters'
ZANU PF's Director of Information, Farai Marapira, has emphasized that jails are meant for anyone who commits crimes, including members of his own party, not just opposition activists. This statement ...Published: 14 Aug 2024 at 08:44hrs | 147 | by Staff reporter
Catholics Bishops in Zimbabwe wades into Zimbabwe opposition factionalism
CATHOLIC Bishops in Zimbabwe have decried what they are terming a "new form" of post-election violence characterized by "recalls of the elected" political candidates in the Southern African nation....Published: 26 Nov 2023 at 08:38hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Where are our own documentaries chronicling oppression in Zimbabwe?
At times, Zimbabweans can be irritating, at best - or downright infuriating, at worst. Here we are, having recently come out of an undeniably flawed sham of an election - where the ruling elit...Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 16:11hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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 | 10 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
If Mnangagwa doing such a great job then why try so hard to convince Zimbabweans?
Those who know me personally are aware that I am not easily deceived. The secret is that, possibly due to my introvert nature, I analyze and scrutinize any given situation more than what may o...Published: 07 Aug 2023 at 19:56hrs | 11 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe churches turn evil, please Jesus come back!
I have never been shy in expressing my strong Christian views, as well as my undying and uncompromising love for my Lord Jesus Christ. As such, it is without doubt how it grieves my heart, wit...Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 18:15hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Attempt to dupe political victims backfires
A plan to dupe the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Gutu political violence victims who were brutalized by suspected Zanu-PF members last year by Masvingo town based activists backfired after one o...Published: 16 Apr 2023 at 09:01hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's CCC urged to employ 'guerilla' tactics
Prominent civic leader and trade unionist Peter Mutasa has urged Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) to adopt underground campaign methods in the wake of a state crackdown coupled with a systematic ba...Published: 10 Mar 2023 at 19:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's nonentity on global stage leaving Zimbabweans' continued oppression largely unnoticed!
After the November 2017 military coup d'état - which ousted long-time dictator Robert Gabriel Mugabe, and ushering in his protégé Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa as new president - the plight of oppres...Published: 27 Jan 2023 at 07:26hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Quailed-off Vumbachikwe Mine Spouse demo brews possible spontaneous strike
Tuesday the 8th of November 2022 saw more than five hundred disgruntled Vumbachikwe (known as Forbes and Thompson Duration Gold Mine) spouses of mine work...Published: 09 Nov 2022 at 13:30hrs | 4 | by Maxwell Teedzai
If only Zimbabwe also had a respectable leader whom we could revere as the British do their Queen!
As the British, and others around the world, mourn the death of their dearly beloved Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away yesterday, at her Balmoral Castle in Scotland - I cannot help admire and be mov...Published: 10 Sep 2022 at 10:59hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Why Tanzania can't afford to harm own hunting community
With international hunting bringing benefits that include wildlife and habitat conservation, including meeting the socio-economic needs of communities co-existing with wildlife, Tanzania can't afford ...Published: 27 Jul 2022 at 12:47hrs | 6 | by Emmanuel Koro
ZANU PF is Zimbabwe's greatest curse!
As I stand outside my home, with the darkness of a winter evening steadily engulfing our small town of Redcliff, and the stars now gradually appearing - as if in a synchronized fashion ordered by a Di...Published: 19 Jun 2022 at 20:58hrs | 10 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Opposition blamed for tarnishing Morgan Tsvangirai's legacy
FOUR years after the death of democracy icon Morgan Tsvangirai, the opposition is falling short of his fighting spirit and wantonly tarnishing his legacy, political analysts have said.Tsvangir...Published: 15 Feb 2022 at 05:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
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 | 9 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
If empty chairs are an audience then re-engagement is at its lowest
With pomp and ceremony, the hired private jet left Harare (former Salisbury) to Glasgow Scotland in the United Kingdom. The jet was flying the largest contingent to the Cop26 conference, the Earth sum...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:27hrs | 10 | by Phosiwe Ncube
Chamisa's supporter kills Mnangagwa's supporter
A heated debate between an MDC Alliance supporter and ZANU PF supporter ended fatally on Sunday.Zulu Kondwani (50) (MDC A) ...Published: 03 Nov 2021 at 14:48hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zanu-PF official bashed, hospitalized for dumping Chamisa
Former MDC-A official Shewu Meda has been hospitalized after being brutalized by MDC-A supporters for dumping their party and joining ZANU-PF where he was rewarded with the most senior post in Chiwesh...Published: 16 Oct 2021 at 07:03hrs | 8 | by Ndou Paul
Nothing so special about a president such that can't be held answerable to the people
Do people truly understand what being a nation's president means? Do we appreciate what that role entails? If we did, why, then, would anyone regard this as some lofty position, which renders ...Published: 13 Aug 2021 at 18:36hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Is it hunger, or pure greed and amorality, that leads Zimbabweans to betray and abandon the suffering majority?
One image has been haunting me this morning - which got me thinking long and hard on the apparent extremely troubling propensity for Zimbabweans to betray and abandon their fellow suffering countrymen...Published: 09 Aug 2021 at 13:46hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Ramaphosa declared personas-non-grata
Injeje yabeNguni Council has declared Cyril Ramaphosa and Raymond Zondo Personas-Non-Grata in South African provinces until they release President Jacob Zuma.Injeje is a body of Zulu Chiefs &a...Published: 12 Jul 2021 at 18:43hrs | 9 | by Injeje yabeNguni
Isn't it interesting that those used by ZANU PF to do its dirty muderous work always seem to meet an unenviable tragic end?
One of the trending news pieces sending tongues wagging since yesterday has been the recent tragic and most unfortunate suicide of a state intelligence operative, who is believed to have planted secre...Published: 08 Jun 2021 at 18:17hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Is Zim's deafening silence on Palestinians' bombardment instructive of regime's long-standing relationship with Israel?
Ever since the relentless bombardment on the Palestinian territory of Gaza was ruthlessly unleashed by the Israeli regime on Monday 10 May 2021, I have been patiently awaiting a statement of condemnat...Published: 16 May 2021 at 07:47hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Were MDC human rights violated in 2008?
MDC was created by the CFU (Commercial Farmers Union), capitalists and the west, so that they take power from Zanu-PF, reverse land reform and indigenization; pull the Zimbabwe National Army out of Co...Published: 05 Apr 2021 at 18:23hrs | | by Rutendo Bereza Matinyarare
Women should be careful not to be emaciated from being subjects of men, but turned into objects of men
As the world commemorates International Women's Day, it is always an important time for humanity to evaluate, and take stock, of just how far the struggle for women's rights, equality, parity, and the...Published: 08 Mar 2021 at 17:40hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Women should be careful not to be emancipated from being subjects of men, but turned into objects of men
As the world commemorates International Women's Day, it is always an important time for humanity to evaluate, and take stock, of just how far the struggle for women's rights, equality, parity, and the...Published: 08 Mar 2021 at 14:44hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
What makes the people of Myanmar so different from Zimbabweans, who can't even fearlessly stand up for their own rights?
There is nothing that gives me a renewed hope for human survival, and a reinvigorated sense of pride in the ability of an oppressed and brutalized people to finally say, "enough is enough", pluck up t...Published: 07 Mar 2021 at 13:46hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
How can a brutalized Zimbabwean nation be expected to stand with their abusive regime in international re-engangement?
At times I believe the main reason Zimbabweans are still standing today, in spite of the political, economic, physical, and emotional brutalization they have endured at the cold-hearted and blood-drip...Published: 05 Mar 2021 at 08:31hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe regime getting taste of own medicine, and shouldn't mourn about US 'hypocritical' bullying
If ever there were profound lessons life has taught me, these are that, 'we reap what we sow', 'what goes around, eventually comes around', and that 'poetic justice' is never far away from those who b...Published: 15 Jan 2021 at 08:03hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
How to kill a country
Nearly forty years ago Ian Smith, the Prime Minister of Rhodesia, became the first and only white colonial ruler to break away from the British Crown. He had tired of London's nagging about the subjug...Published: 13 Jan 2021 at 16:49hrs | 3 | by Samantha Power
An independent state is the only viable option for the people of Mthwakazi from the MLF president
Greetings to all! It is important to underline in addition to the emphasis on the importance of skills development for Mthwakazi which was published last week, that we look forward to fruitful...Published: 10 Jan 2021 at 15:04hrs | 1 | by Churchill Mpiyesizwe Guduza
Thokozani Khupe was, will never win leadership of MDC-T
The recently concluded chaotic extraordinary congress of MDC-T, shows that the ambitious and former deputy prime minister of Zimbabwe was never going to win the election regardless of the support she ...Published: 01 Jan 2021 at 17:46hrs | 1 | by Ncube Posiwe
Indeed, God is with Zimbabwe, as He protects us from parasitic abusive regime
As much as I am not against the annual day of prayer for Zimbabwe (which, is being held today in Bulawayo) - as, indeed, my daily earnest and prayers are always for a better life for all Zimbabweans -...Published: 27 Dec 2020 at 09:38hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Having endured bullying and sexual abuse in my childhood, Zimbabweans shouldn't tolerate any more bullying and brutality by regi
This is arguably the most traumatic, painful, and difficult article that I have ever penned in my entire 31 years of social justice activism through media writings - having embarked on this long and t...Published: 05 Oct 2020 at 13:40hrs | 25 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
To what end Mr Chamisa, does the end justify the means?
Dear Nelson ChamisaI write to you with a very heavy heart for ever since you usurped the MDC Presidency Zimbabwe has never known peace and thousands of people have been brutalized, hundreds ma...Published: 17 Aug 2019 at 14:48hrs | | by Munya Shumba
Jonathan Moyo defiant
Professor Jonathan Moyo says no one will stop him from publicizing the evidence of the people killed by the Zimbabwe military during the November 2017 coup, August 1 killings and the crackdown o...Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 15:52hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Freedom First Project's response to the president's interview on France24
THE PRESIDENT IS ASKING FOR EVIDENCE! Freedom First project is deeply concerned and worried following the president of the of Zimbabwe His Excellence E ...Published: 11 Feb 2019 at 11:12hrs | | by Dumisani Mpofu
'No One is Above the Law'
Through the eyes of the media, many people are said to have been brutalized and raped by security forces. The media also claims that the perpetrators are going unpunished when it is in the public know...Published: 05 Feb 2019 at 14:47hrs | | by Mirabelle Abusha Dlodlo
Chamisa's full statement on army killings
The situation in the country has reached crisis levels. The country is currently mired in a multi-layered political, economic, social and humanitarian crisis. Added to this is the latest onslaught by ...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 14:04hrs | | by Nelson Chamisa
Increasing rape allegations a cause for concern
The past few days have seen a surge in allegations of state sponsored rape cases. Some of the women who were interviewed were followed, brutalized and arrested.These point out to institutions ...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 13:29hrs | 12 | by Dr. Bekithemba Mpofu Deputy National Spokesperson
Police allegedly rape 23 children during killings
Members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police are alleged to have physically abused and raped more than 23 children so far during the political unrest that rocked the country since January 14.This w...Published: 24 Jan 2019 at 13:17hrs | 9 | by Mandla Ndlovu
ZANU plot against MDC officials exposed
The MDC is concerned by a concerted attempt to tarnish the image of the party creating conspiracy theories with a bid to arrest and persecute the leadership.In Gweru, trumped up charges agains...Published: 23 Jan 2019 at 13:01hrs | | by Bekithemba Mpofu
Twelve MDC MPs arrested as army continues crackdown
Twelve MDC members of parliament have been arrested so far at the joint operation between the Zimbabwe Republic Police and the Zimbabwe Defense Forces continued a crackdown on MDC and civic soci...Published: 21 Jan 2019 at 13:01hrs | 5 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Police brutality gone out of hand in Harare
Thokozani Khupe's spokesperson Linda Masarira has urged people in Harare to stay home and halt business to avoid being brutalized by Zimbabwean police."Police brutality in town has gotten out ...Published: 27 Sep 2018 at 09:09hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Its clear we are in a military state - Mbonisi Gumbo
Mthwakazi Republic Party spokespersonm Mbonisi Gumbo has said he thinks its now clear to everyone that Zimbabwe is a military state, even to those who were saying Pfee. "The problem did not st...Published: 05 Aug 2018 at 09:28hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Brutish and Ferocious 'Crocodile' your time is up to vacate Munhumutapa Building
With less than 5 days before Zimbabweans cast their votes for the make or break presidential elections on July 30, it is important especially for those in the rural areas to punish Emmerson Munangagwa...Published: 28 Jul 2018 at 12:55hrs | | by Knowledge Hakata
30 reasons why Zimbabweans should show Mnangagwa the RED card on july 30
With just some few days and hours before the nation votes in the most anticipated polls since the removal of the former President Robert Mugabe and also the death of the former Trade Unionist Morgan T...Published: 26 Jul 2018 at 10:10hrs | | by Knowledge Hakata
Zimbabweans should unite and kick out the 'Ganja' government on July 30
Zimbabweans should be worry of a leader in the caliber of President Emerson Mnangagwa. This military controlled President has proven beyond reasonable doubt that he is off better as a Vice President t...Published: 09 Jun 2018 at 10:08hrs | | by Knowledge Hakata
Soldier terrorises villagers
Zimbabwe National Army soldier Alexander Dube (33) from Masvingo will face the wrath of law after he was allegedly hired to terrorise villagers suspected of stealing cattle.Allegations are tha...Published: 15 May 2018 at 18:37hrs | | by A. Mhlongo
See the Inside Heart of a Mercenary: Zanu-Pf campaign machinery unveiled
Are thirty-eight years of ruin not enough? To the extent the country lost its sovereignty as in holding her own money currency, could there be any crime bigger than that since the post-colonial era? E...Published: 08 May 2018 at 07:44hrs | | by Andrew M Manyevere
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