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Let's promote patriotism and not a personality cult in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) has increasingly alienated its audience by subjecting the few remaining viewers and listeners to relentless propaganda promoting President Emmerson Mnangagw...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:17hrs | 51 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Executive presidency behind African development problems
POST-COLONIAL Africa, which has been in existence for over 60 years is in need of a systematic examination of its constitutional obligations. Some of the major challenges facing African societies incl...Published: 03 Jul 2023 at 07:10hrs | 10 | by Austin Chakaodza
No leader will serve Zimbabwe without pressure from citizens
WHY do we as Zimbabweans somehow appear to believe that there will ever be a politician who will emerge in our country or possibly has already manifested, who places the interests of Zimbabwe ahead of...Published: 29 Aug 2022 at 06:31hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
There's no one better placed to educate our children over ED regime abysmal failures than parents!
The opportunity to help our children with their learning, especially in light of the more demanding CALA (continuous assessment learning activity) curriculum - which requires much research and analyti...Published: 16 Jul 2022 at 20:13hrs | 9 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe will never prosper as long as we have turned our politics into cults and idolatry!
A few days ago, as my wife and I were attending to some errands in the city centre, we visited a tailoring shop, whereby we were greeted by attire advertising the tailor's work. To say we were...Published: 11 Jul 2022 at 09:15hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwean leaders too immature to understand democracy
I KNOW that Zimbabweans have resigned themselves to expecting anything from their leaders — no matter how horrendous and disgraceful — as that has been the shameful hallmark of the regime ever sin...Published: 30 Sep 2021 at 07:25hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe leaders too immature to understand democracy
I know that Zimbabweans have resigned themselves into expecting anything from their leaders - no matter how horrendous and disgraceful - as that has been the shameful hallmark of the regime ever since...Published: 24 Sep 2021 at 09:10hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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
The Emergence of 5th Columnists in Matebeleland
Matebeleland has come a long way and still has a long way to go before any realistic arrival at the station of real freedom for its own people. It is a long winding mountainous road to freedom that is...Published: 14 May 2021 at 13:24hrs | | by Thembani Dube
There's nothing 'Excellent' about a president, the sooner Zimbabweans got rid of such hero-worshipping titles the better
If ever there was one thing that could be attributed to the demise of most countries - of course, most especially, our own Zimbabwe - I would confidently and unhesitatingly point to the scourge of her...Published: 20 Mar 2021 at 09:48hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe in quandary due to a leadership that has no idea what leadership entails
If ever there is one sure thing to expect from Zimbabwe's leadership, it is that they will never accept any responsibility for anything that goes wrong in the country, nor will they apologize and allo...Published: 27 Feb 2021 at 10:28hrs | 7 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Staff shortages hits Zimbabwe Immigration dept
GOVERNMENT's job freeze policy, which is part of a wider policy to reduce recurrent expenditure, has negatively affected the Immigration Department with one officer having to clear 5000 travellers at ...Published: 28 Jul 2019 at 09:00hrs | | by newzimhbabwe
If I can be Chamisa’s advisor only for a day
Nelson kindly allow me to be your advisor only for today. In Shona they say ‘vamwe vakaudzwa hondo nemurwere wepfungwa’ which can be loosely translated as, in life you can get advice even from the...Published: 17 Jun 2018 at 11:39hrs | | by Nkosilathi Emmanuel Moyoo
Mnangagwa guns for land barons
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed a six-member Commission of Inquiry of Urban Land to clamp down on land barons believed to have illegally parcelled out vast tracts of urban State land across...Published: 02 Feb 2018 at 06:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF finally drops 'pasi' slogans
ZANU-PF is discarding the "pasi/phansi/down with" slogan in favour of progressive chants that build the nation.Addressing a Zanu-PF Bulawayo inter-district meeting yesterday at Davies Hall the...Published: 20 Jan 2018 at 08:26hrs | | by Staff Reporter
'No to political godfathers, godmothers'
ZANU-PF should get rid of the culture of creating godfathers in the country's provinces as this causes disharmony, a Zanu-PF MP has told Parliament.In her congratulatory message on the inaugur...Published: 15 Jan 2018 at 05:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
What is it with Apostolic sects that draws Zimbabwean leaders?
Images of Zimbabwean leaders with members of the Apostolic sects is a common feature.From the deposed leader, Robert Mugabe, fallen wannabe Kasikuwere , Grace Mugabe and now The General oh eish Vice P...Published: 24 Dec 2017 at 18:18hrs | | by Tawanda Kadada
Mnangagwa faces treason charge
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe could lay treason charges against his former deputy, Emmerson Mnangagwa , who slipped out of the country on Tuesday following his expulsion, on allegations of undermining the 9...Published: 10 Nov 2017 at 05:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Liberal Democrats' view of Zimbabwe today - Political conundrum
We have gone through the press statements of the War Veterans of Zimbabwe. We have listened to political commentators, we have listened to political outcasts from the ruling party or from disintegrati...Published: 09 Nov 2017 at 09:54hrs | | by Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda (LDNC Chair)
'Zanu-PF does not belong to Robert and Grace Mugabe,' says Mnangagwa
OUSTED vice-president Emmerson Mnangagwa said Zanu-PF did not belong to President Robert Mugabe and his wife Grace, as he promised to fight those he accused of making a mockery of the ruling party's f...Published: 09 Nov 2017 at 09:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Mugabe ill-advised on death penalty'
THE Dumiso Dabengwa-led Zapu says President Robert Mugabe's call for a return of the death penalty is synonymous with dictators who believe death is an acceptable form of punishment to criminals....Published: 04 Nov 2017 at 05:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Pastors turn UK Zimbabweans into zombies
IN a bid to deal with their problems and a deep sense of home sickness and alienation, Zimbabweans in the UK have 'turned to God'. God has been used for 'comfort' and 'deliverance'.In the midd...Published: 01 Oct 2017 at 23:20hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Passport offices: A good case of how to serve
In 2005 government razed down informal structures throughout the country. A denuded Joburg Lines in Mbare, for example, gave you a sense of shock after the Murambatsvina blitz. The shabby laager of sh...Published: 23 Jul 2017 at 11:39hrs | 1 | by Tawanda Majoni
Mugabe is not angel Gabriel Cde Chipanga
The tomfoolery that was displayed by Zanu-PF youth secretary Kudzanai Chipanga at Marondera on Friday is sickening.It is well within the excitable Zanu-PF youth leader to grovel and lick boot ...Published: 04 Jun 2017 at 20:33hrs | | by The Standard Editor
Misogyny in our discriminatory social institutions: Taken from the book: My roots my proud identity: Part one
Psychologist: Let's discuss the societal aspect of your home and the culture of your people regarding women. I have left this question too long but when I liste...Published: 20 Feb 2017 at 18:53hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
This and that with Mal'phosa - It's all fake
Hey, happy new year everyone. I wish you an awesome year; wealthy and healthy, I mean, really wealthy, not fake wealthy. How did you manage gifts for your loved ones under these trying economic times,...Published: 04 Jan 2017 at 12:03hrs | | by Clerk Ndlovu
Warrior's song an ugly beauty
There is something beautiful about the song by Charles Mabika and superstar Jah Prayzah for Afcon next year. Then there is something bad and ugly as well.It is probably in order to explore eve...Published: 29 Oct 2016 at 17:07hrs | 1 | by Robert Mukondiwa
Fight Mugabe yourself, Namibian President tell Zimbabweans - being cruel to be kind
"Kune anonzisisa, chokwadi hachipudzi chinowaka!” so goes the Shona adage. (To him who hears and understand, the truth does not destroy but builds!) It is in this enlightened context that one must v...Published: 29 Sep 2016 at 17:10hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
The demi-gods called spiritual fathers
THE proliferation of a crop of young "prophets" leading Pentecostal churches has seen the emergence of "spiritual fathers" who are often treated as demi-gods.When the spiritual fathers walk in...Published: 05 Mar 2016 at 23:09hrs | | by Brian Chitemba and Desire Ncube
Zimbabweans personalising politics
The leader of Progressive Democratic Zimbabwe (PDZ) Party Barbara Nyagomo said Zimbabweans continue to personalise politics and follow political cults."Our society creates poli...Published: 10 Sep 2015 at 07:53hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
'Zim politicians obstacles to development'
Progressive Democrats of Zimbabwe leader Barbra Nyagomo who is based in the United Kingdom has accused Zimbabwe's politicians for being obstacles to development by even failing to associate with t...Published: 24 Aug 2015 at 07:11hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Ezra 'Tshisa' accused of being two faced and a saboteur
FOLLOWING the failure of the much hyped pre-Valentine's Day, Tuku and Ringo show in Bulawayo, an organiser of the show has fired shots at former radio personality, Ezra "Tshisa" Sibanda, accusing him ...Published: 22 Feb 2015 at 08:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa has to manage his victory carefully
A few days ago, in an article entitled, "Life after political victory", I wrote about the burden of success. In it, I implicitly warned about the danger of triumphalism - that whilst the Mnangagwa fa...Published: 15 Dec 2014 at 07:02hrs | | by Alex T. Magaisa
The second coming
Qiuck question before I get into my discussion: who owns the Sunday Mail and The Chronicle? Zanu PF or the government? And while we are at it, is the police part of a private company or what? And furt...Published: 20 Jun 2014 at 14:45hrs | | by Ashirai Mtirikwi Mawere
This n that with Mal'phosa - A beginner's definition of political terms
A teacher friend of mine sent me this test outcome which was written by one of his Form Three pupils. Like Mtasa asked one day at a rally in Mahole, Filabusi; 'Botitsha, abantwana libafundisani?'...Published: 07 May 2014 at 15:10hrs | | by Clerk Ndlovu
Zanu-PF, MDC-T succession battles intensify after polls
LAST year's controversial July 31 general elections that saw President Robert Mugabe being re-elected amid opposition claims of systematic rigging have triggered a new wave of internal instability and...Published: 07 Feb 2014 at 06:29hrs | | by Elias Mambo
Just declare Zimbabwe a one party state to save Zimbabweans from Zanu-PF violence
ZANU PF is a party which cannot countenance competition for political office. It is the belief of the party leadership that Zimbabwe is a private property that the party wrested from the whites t...Published: 30 Aug 2012 at 10:06hrs | | by Kudakwashe Marazanye
Tsvangirai - The master of political intrigue and political contradictions
In this instalment I posit that Mr. Tsvangriai is indeed a leader of serious political intrigue, serious political contradictions and serious short comings....Published: 22 Feb 2012 at 06:46hrs | | by Thembani Mthembo
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