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The cancel culture is misogynistic. Mokoena must be silenced by Zanu PF!
The political culture of South Africa is not interchangeable with that of Zimbabwean political landscape. These two countries are different even in the processes of gaining their political independenc...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 22:51hrs | 881 | by Nomazulu Thata
Did Mtukudzi speak his troubled life in song?
"TATSAUKA pano nekuti paita Tuku, (We passed by because you are playing Tuku music)" my late brother Johannes and his friend Evaristo Chiwara once told merrymakers in Rimuka, Kadoma, in the late 1990s...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 09:03hrs | 3596 | by Moses Chibaya
Zimbabweans don't need to be paid by the US to reject oppression, Mr. Mnangagwa!
It never ceases to amaze!Can there be anything more demeaning than an entire nation being regarded as dimwits by its own leaders?What can be more insulting than your own government acc...Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 17:17hrs | 883 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Are we cursed as Zimbabweans?
Let us not pretend and lie to each other. We need to be brutally honest.Have we not, at some point, asked ourselves or one another this question?Are we cursed as Zimbabweans?...Published: 29 Jul 2024 at 08:13hrs | 1285 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Lungu dares Hichilema
FORMER president Edgar Lungu says during his time in office, the Judiciary was fully independent and that is why the courts declared that it was illegal for his ministers to remain in office after the...Published: 08 Jul 2024 at 14:29hrs | 1409 | by Staff reporter
Chikwaka Villagers Terrorized by Land Grabbing 'Authoritarian' Headman Mungoni
An area under Chief Chikwaka in Murehwa is in turmoil as Headman Edmore Mungoni continues to terrorize villagers by seizing ancestral lands in Ward 10. The residents of Udebwe and Dzvete villa...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 22:34hrs | 61 | by Staff Reporte
'Bring a lie detector test' Welshman Ncube dares Chamisa supporters
In a Twitter exchange that has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, Professor Welshman Ncube, the Vice President of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), responded to allegations ...Published: 16 Dec 2023 at 10:06hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Tshabangu dares Chamisa
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) president Nelson Chamisa was yesterday challenged to depose an affidavit confirming his signature on a copy of the party's constitution presented to the High Court....Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 05:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Cantankerous apologists protest Mumba 'has criminal record' but accept Zanu PF live vote rigging and murderous agendas
"A Zanu-PF-affiliated organisation called the Citizens has expressed its desire to see the head of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Election Observer Mission (SEOM), Nevers Mumba, face...Published: 12 Oct 2023 at 22:01hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
CCC 'interim SG' dares Chamisa to take him to court
Sengezo Tshabangu, who asserts his role as the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Secretary General, has challenged the party's accusations that he is an imposter working to advance the agenda of the...Published: 05 Oct 2023 at 07:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
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 | 10 | by Nqaba Matshazi
Afrobarometer survey, a huge indictment on Zanu-PF and CCC
SURVEY results released by pan-African research group, Afrobarometer, on the likely outcome of Zimbabwe's August 23 elections came as no surprise at all.They merely reflected what analysts suc...Published: 14 Jul 2023 at 07:45hrs | 8 | by Tendai Mbofana
Police report made against Energy Mutodi over rally gunfire
Zanu-PF aspiring MP for Bikita South Energy Mutodi stormed the venue of a Citizens Coalition for Change rally and discharged his gun, according to a police complaint filed by his rival John Mupanduki....Published: 11 Jul 2023 at 23:19hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
'Zanu-PF is unstoppable,' says Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has predicted a resounding victory for Zanu-PF in upcoming August 2023 harmonised elections, reiterating the revolutionary party is unstoppable.Addressing thousand...Published: 09 Jul 2023 at 10:51hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe elections won't change anything
Quite frankly, had there been no need for voting, most (if not all) politicians would never have uttered such words as "the people" in their entire lives.SOME people have asked why I appeared ...Published: 07 Jul 2023 at 07:40hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Elections won't change anything as long as Zimbabweans don’t hold leaders accountable
Some people have asked why I appeared as though I was not particularly enthusiastic about the forthcoming harmonized elections in Zimbabwe.This deduction seems to have emanated from my apparen...Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 16:12hrs | 9 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Kasukuwere tears ZANU PF apart
Exiled Presidential candidate Saviour Kasukuwere has given the ruling party sleepless nights especially in ZANU PF strongest area Mashonaland Central prov...Published: 27 Jun 2023 at 06:27hrs | 9 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zanu-PF snubs US$10m western poll donation, dares CCC to accept grant
Zanu-PF has pulled rank and issued a chilling warning on political rivals not to accept a US$10 million donation offered to Zimbabwean political parties by Western countries through their agencies for...Published: 22 Jun 2023 at 07:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
If only Mnangagwa was white
Our fellow Zimbabweans suffered for so many decades from white racism that the last thing we need is an excuse for Emmerson Mnangagwa's brutality because of his skin color. This is a sad reality for m...Published: 12 Jun 2023 at 16:35hrs | | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Poor Pamela Tremont and Triple C: Politics without lawful issue
I have watched Pamela Tremont's hearing in preparation for her posting to Zimbabwe as US' next ambassador.Both the line of questioning by US Senators, as well as her responses, were, to say th...Published: 18 Mar 2023 at 06:32hrs | | by @Jamwanda2
White skin, black masks!
Two developments caught my attention this week. One is a Brenthurst Foundation scholarship invitation to young Africans intent on pursuing postgraduate studies.Brenthurst Foundation is owned a...Published: 19 Feb 2023 at 18:08hrs | | by Jamwanda
Zimbabwe's diamonds sold for a song
Zimbabwe often sells its diamonds below market prices as they are not sought for and are even explicitly banned by major jewellery retailers for ethical reasons," ReportZIMBABWE is allegedly s...Published: 05 Feb 2023 at 08:28hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
It's tragic how 'Pan-Africanism' has become a refuge for those who ruined fellow Zimbabweans' lives!
I genuinely believe that I am actually more Pan-Africanist that most of those who claim to be Pan-Africanists. I, as so many others, have chosen to place my own safety and life in danger ...Published: 30 Jan 2023 at 20:42hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
2023 elections crucial test of Mnangagwa's Statesmanship
DEAR President Emmerson Mnangagwa,Your Excellency, as I see it, by now, most of the determined would-be contestants for public office are already geared for the imminent race. Although t...Published: 11 Jan 2023 at 16:53hrs | 9 | by Cyprian M Ndawana
Zuma dares Judges to apply double standards
Jacob Zuma says his urgent court application to interdict his private prosecution of President Cyril Ramaphosa will test "whether Lady Justice has removed her blindfold in South Africa"."There...Published: 09 Jan 2023 at 07:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora says confident his party will win 2023 elections
OPPOSITION MDC leader Douglas Mwonzora has claimed the party will shrug off a disappointing show in this year's by-elections to punch above its weight and win next year's presidential elections....Published: 09 Dec 2022 at 05:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Thieves' beg Ramaphosa to stay
Ministers with "smallanyana" skeletons are drumming up support for President Cyril Ramaphosa not to resign because they are afraid of going to jail or their shenanigans being exposed once he is gone....Published: 04 Dec 2022 at 15:27hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
'African solutions to African problems' shouldn't be excuse for oppression and looting of resources!
I definitely do not have any objections to the concept of 'African solutions to African problems' - since, who can be better placed in addressing challenges than the one faced with such?Indeed...Published: 03 Nov 2022 at 14:45hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mr President, how far with the hyped mega deals?
DEAR President Emmerson Mnangagwa,Your Excellency, there is still no evidence of the mega deals you hyped about during your inauguration. Corruption is still rampant. And, there is dead silenc...Published: 26 Oct 2022 at 05:54hrs | | by Cyprian M Ndawana
Tsenengamu's party dares CIO ahead of polls
OPPOSITION Front for Economic Emancipation leader Godfrey Tsenengamu said his party would push for the formation of a government of national unity after next year's general elections.Addressin...Published: 12 Oct 2022 at 05:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Masisi proves ruling elite out of touch with suffering ordinary citizenry as he enjoys life in ivory tower with Mnangagwa!
I perfectly understand that life in the ivory tower of power and wealth is so lavish and comfortable!I am similarly aware that - living an ...Published: 04 Sep 2022 at 07:31hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chamisa dares Mnangagwa
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has vowed Zanu-PF will not stop him from campaigning anywhere in Zimbabwe.Addressing journalists in Harare following a string of incid...Published: 26 Aug 2022 at 20:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mai TT, A full blown ZANU PF sideshow political project
Despite intense infighting that characterizes Zanu PF, the fact remains that ZANU PF is determined to win the next election at any cost. For them, there is just too much at stake and they cannot affor...Published: 05 Aug 2022 at 09:27hrs | | by Knowledge Hakata
Man Rapes Sibling
In a bizarre incident, a man from Plumtree in Mbimba Village allegedly raped his 14-year-old sister on Monday night.The man who cannot be named for ethical reasons was arrested for the offence...Published: 12 Jul 2022 at 16:10hrs | 7 | by Desmond Nleya
Can real leaders please stand up!
WHEN hospitals start turning away patients because of inadequate sundries, this should jolt any serious government to act.When the face of hospitals, which are the nurses, decide to down tools...Published: 17 Jun 2022 at 08:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa dares West on fossil fuels
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has criticised industrialised nations and climate activists for pushing a ban on fossil fuels.Vowing that Zimbabwe would continue to use its fossil fuels until it ...Published: 30 May 2022 at 07:03hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Surely, there is no honour among thieves
NO honour among thieves is a universal truth, a biblical saying that has found resonance globally to denote the actions of robbers who usually double-cross each other, never mind the perils involved i...Published: 18 May 2022 at 06:19hrs | | by Fungi Kwaramba
Economic crisis: Hallmark of Mnangagwa's dismal failure
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa made a desperate appeal to Zanu-PF youths as he asked his supporters to unmask those "sabotaging the economy", saying the debilitating economic malaise was artificial and ...Published: 13 May 2022 at 19:08hrs | 1 | by Taurai Mangudhla
Time to protect people from their churches
VERY little is known about one of the worst religion-related mass murders and tragedies that occurred in Uganda in 2000 in which 700 Ugandans died. More is known about the 1978 Jonestown massacre in G...Published: 07 May 2022 at 06:20hrs | | by Miriam Tose Majome
Is pursuing regime change a crime?
COUNTLESS times we read and hear President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Zanu-PF fundamentalists accusing pro-democracy activists and opposition parties of being used by Western countries to champion regime ...Published: 30 Mar 2022 at 07:22hrs | | by Muzokomba villager
By-elections: The morning after
ZANU-PF's Wednesday St Mary's rally was a turning point in several ways. Of course, the most obvious marker were the numbers that attended, something even the blind could see and feel.I cannot...Published: 26 Mar 2022 at 06:14hrs | | by @Jamwanda2
Mamombe, Chimbiri trial opens
CELLPHONES believed to be owned by Citizens Coalition for Change members – Joana Mamombe and Cecilia Chimbiri were active on internet and various social media platforms during the time the two claim...Published: 16 Mar 2022 at 05:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa, bashing Zec is self-defeating
YOUR story in yesterday's edition headlined Zec dares Chamisa refers.While I support Citizens Coalition for Change leader Nelson Chamisa, I am afraid such claims are self-defeating.Why...Published: 10 Mar 2022 at 06:13hrs | | by Mark Beach
Mnangagwa dares public enterprises
Parastatals and State-owned enterprises have been challenged not to be drains on the Treasury but to pay dividends and propel growth of the economy through meaningful contribution to the country's Gro...Published: 03 Mar 2022 at 05:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Marry Mubaiwa's lawyer angrily dares magistrate
Marry Mubaiwa's trial for secretly planning to upgrade her marriage to Vice President Constantino Chiwenga exploded in angry scenes on Friday after a court ruled that she has a case to answer, dismiss...Published: 05 Feb 2022 at 19:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kasukuwere dares Mnangagwa
Exiled former cabinet minister Saviour Kasukuwere last week declared himself a thorn in the flesh of Zanu-PF and dared President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his government to arrest him.Kasukuwere ...Published: 23 Jan 2022 at 08:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
How has hero-worshipping and praise-singing ever helped anyone?
There is nothing more nauseating and repugnant than listening to a hero-worshipping and praise-singing sycophant.What is more irritating is that there is never a shortage of them - to be found...Published: 16 Jan 2022 at 10:30hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Lindiwe Sisulu hits back at Zondo
Less than a week ago, I published an opinion piece that captures the importance of where ordinary South Africans find themselves.This opinion piece is my contribution to a conversing South Afr...Published: 12 Jan 2022 at 23:35hrs | | by Lindiwe Sisulu
Stalinist approach to COVID-19 vaccines only fuels more hesitancy and skepticism!
The easiest way to make someone mistrust and distrust you (arousing suspicions about you), is to act as if you are hiding something from him....Published: 01 Jan 2022 at 08:41hrs | 8 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chiwenga threats draw fire from chief...'Kill me if you want'
Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga's angry threats against a chief from Masvingo, who warned that President Emmerson Mnangagwa risked losing the 2023 elections, has drawn further ire e from the tradi...Published: 19 Dec 2021 at 07:10hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
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