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High Court clips immigration office's powers
The High Court of Zimbabwe has ruled that a section of the Immigration Act, which allowed immigration officers to detain individuals for up to 14 days without a court appearance, is unconstitutional a...Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:42hrs | 1587 | by Staff reporter
When dark babies are not good enough
For Ms Ntokozo Gumbo, after successfully achieving her desired complexion following years of investing in skin care to lighten her skin tone, she was disappointed when she gave birth to a baby heavily...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 07:10hrs | 354 | by Andile Tshuma
South African GNU and Zimbabwe economy
GNU as portfolio controlThis week, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa was inaugurated for his second and last term in office under the current Constitution.What is now awaited is...Published: 22 Jun 2024 at 11:28hrs | 3 | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday
Mthuli Ncube's budget dilemma
DON'T tell me what you value, show me your budget and I'll tell you what you value:" Joe Biden.Ordinarily, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube should have presented the ZWL$47,8 trillion 2024 nation...Published: 25 Nov 2023 at 07:59hrs | 10 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
The difference between Mugabe and Mnangagwa
Based on pure analysis it can be argued that the difference between the late and former president of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe and the incumbent and successor Emmerson Mnangagwa can be cited in the fact ...Published: 05 Aug 2023 at 22:22hrs | 11 | by Martin Stobart
Chamisa: It's time for clarity not ambiguity
THE phrase "strategic ambiguity" has been flung into the Zimbabwean vocabulary recently and has been received with mixed feelings.But let us try to put the phrase into context by unraveling it...Published: 08 Jul 2023 at 10:01hrs | 8 | by Nevanji Madanhire
Mnangagwa's 5 election hurdles
AFTER days of political drama, anxiety and bated breath, President Emmerson Mnangagwa proclaimed the election date, setting the stage for a season of intrigue, joy and heartaches. Zimbabwe decides on ...Published: 05 Jun 2023 at 19:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Commonwealth has appalling human rights record
This written article by Professor Jonathan Moyo, then an academic at the University of Zimbabwe, was published by the Financial Gazette on 10 October 1991, a few days...Published: 04 Feb 2023 at 20:07hrs | | by Jonathan Moyo
Opposition: Politics and Pisgah sight fallacy
A student of CultureAT heart and at soul, I am a student of culture.This is why I opted to read Literature at college, much of it drawn from the Western World.But that was to g...Published: 20 Aug 2022 at 07:15hrs | 13 | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday
Chamisa's lightning rod
God's emissariesI have nothing against clerics or pastors; in fact my reverence for them is a euphemism for the abject fear I hold of being denied the side and place of comfort in the world yo...Published: 25 Jun 2022 at 08:33hrs | | by Jamwanda
Zimbabwe won't fall prey to Western fables, fabrications
DRUMS are beating, so high to a deafening crescendo as Zimbabwe hurtles towards the 2023 elections. Of course, the ground is already uneven because President Mnangagwa has been implementing pro-people...Published: 25 May 2022 at 06:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe under attack again
Zimbabweans all over the world were shocked to hear Lord Johnny Oates, Liberal Democrats, in parliament on behalf of Baroness Katey Hoey stating that Zimbabwe is in a systematic attack on rule of law ...Published: 11 Mar 2022 at 18:22hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Had Chamisa actually said to bring back whites he would have surely been guaranteed my vote!
I hate political correctness! I also loath not expressing what I truly feel and think - for fear of what people would think, or of a public backlash.In fact, the main reason the world ...Published: 01 Mar 2022 at 15:27hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zanu-PF scoffs at Chamisa Chete Chete
THE ruling party Zanu-PF has scoffed at former MDC leader Mr Nelson Chamisa's newly formed party - the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), saying changing the name does not change the fact that they ...Published: 27 Jan 2022 at 04:37hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
'Let's go Brandon' man gets threats
The Oregon father who added "Let's go Brandon" at the end of a live-streamed Christmas Eve phone conversation with Joe Biden said he is now being "attacked" for "utilizing freedom of speech." He claim...Published: 26 Dec 2021 at 16:04hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
'Building Zimbabwe brick by brick' euphemism for negligible and oftentimes non-existent development!
Euphemisms have been with us for as long as language has existed - from the time humans began communicating with each other through speech.As the art of language advanced, the use of euphemism...Published: 16 Dec 2021 at 10:29hrs | 9 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa subtly launches 2023 election campaign
POLITICAL leaders gain power to retain it. The power of incumbency is fully exploited to make sure they succeed themselves. They will use subtle means, including dishing out State resources to the peo...Published: 09 Oct 2021 at 07:32hrs | 8 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Zanu-PF's corrupt election funding exposed
THE ruling Zanu-PF mortgaged the country's natural resources in lieu of US$100 million in financial support ahead of the country's 2013 general elections, a new report by a local watchdog has shown....Published: 31 Jul 2021 at 17:54hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF sets US$140 million budget for Mnangagwa re-election in 2023
Zanu-PF has set a target of raising US$140 million for the 2023 election campaign, just days after a new report accused the party of "mortgaging" the country's minerals to finance its past campaigns....Published: 28 Jul 2021 at 09:15hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zapu mourns Zpra veteran Nkiwane
OPPOSITION Zapu yesterday described the death of former Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (Zpra) commander, Abraham Dumezweni Nkiwane (93), as a loss to the nation as he was instrumental in the lib...Published: 08 Jul 2021 at 11:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZAPU mourns Elder Nkiwane
ZAPU family was yesterday thrown into mourning following the passing of our Elder Comrade Abraham Dumezweni Nkiwane. He had been admitted at a local hospital in Bulawayo a few days earlier.Kno...Published: 07 Jul 2021 at 11:59hrs | 4 | by Iphithule Maphosa
Fresh war erupts in opposition over name
A FRESH war has erupted in the Nelson Chamisa-led MDC amid strong disagreements on whether the party should stick to the disputed MDC Alliance name or change to the proposed Citizens Convergence for C...Published: 23 Jun 2021 at 08:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cabinet meetings by Ndaba Sibanda: A review by Banqobile Virginia Dakamela
The book kicks off with a scene featuring a technology-crazy old man who is drinking with a girl young enough to be his granddaughter. The old man's table manners do not endear him to the girl either....Published: 13 Jun 2021 at 12:13hrs | 6 | by Banqobile Virginia Dakamela
When opposition underdog gives the opposition sleepless nights
Last Friday the MDC Alliance faction leader, Nelson Chamisa came out of his invisible office to sweep the streets of Mabvuku high density suburb in apparent response to Transform Zimbabwe (TZ) leader,...Published: 04 Jun 2021 at 21:12hrs | | by Nobleman Runyanga
Idolisation of champions of corruption
We are just two days away from celebrating Zimbabwe's independence from the shackles of colonialism. For some painful years, we have been trying to decide how best we can fight the cancerous worm of c...Published: 16 Apr 2021 at 08:00hrs | 2 | by Sharon Hofisi
Monarchy: The cornerstone of African existence
PRINCE Phillip is no longer in our midst. Some dark cloud seems to envelope Britain. May his soul rest in peace. A couple of weeks back, Southern Africa seemed to stand still under a similar dark clou...Published: 11 Apr 2021 at 06:55hrs | 1 | by Zii Masiye
How South Africa can nudge Zimbabwe toward stability
What's new? As Zimbabwe's political and economic crises worsen, South Africa is moving beyond its policy of "quiet diplomacy" with its northern neighbour and applying more pressure on Harare to open...Published: 18 Dec 2020 at 06:42hrs | | by crisisgroup
MDC plunging depths of desperation
Following the launch of its RELOAD policy document, which turned out to be a damp squib, the MDC last week announced its intention to embark on what it described as Reload rallies throughout the count...Published: 29 Jul 2019 at 18:31hrs | | by Nobleman Runyanga
The other side of Rhodesia’s education system
One of, if not the only critical aspect of the Rhodesian educational system was that it was inspired with skills. Of course, there is tons of empirical evidence on the vices of institutionalised racia...Published: 24 May 2019 at 15:39hrs | 52 | by Rejoice Ngwenya
Zimbabwe's regression will continue as long as we tolerate bad leadership
The video below reminds us of our tragic failure to build on what was there at independence. With the kind of foundation that had been laid for the National Railways of Zimbabwe, ours should today be ...Published: 22 May 2019 at 00:28hrs | | by Dr Noah Manyika
40 million Americans live in poverty
America is known for flash. But all that glisters is not gold, according to the latest United Nations report on President Trump's country. From the outside, America is heaven, "God's own country" they...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 08:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Charamba and the Pfeesident
WHOEVER said the more things change, the more they remain the same was not far off the mark, at least in relation to Zimbabwe. We have a whole regime pretending to be a new dispensation but st...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 16:21hrs | | by Hon Criss
A tribute to Bishop Sibusiso Donga: An open letter from the border to all pastors
I HAVE been thinking of you dear pastors these past weeks, particularly following the death of Bishop Sibusiso Donga (pictured). The Christian church and Zimbabwe as a whole woke up rece...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 06:33hrs | 1 | by Hlakanipha Mbongolwane
Undemocratic 'democrats'
Over the years, the US-backed and Western-sponsored opposition politics in our country has been in many ways a replay of Washington's mindless games that started soon after the declaration of the Amer...Published: 31 Mar 2019 at 23:48hrs | 1 | by Reason Wafwarova
Biti's book he co-authored with 2 former presidents seized by CIO
The Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) has seized a consignment of books co-authored by Movement for Democratic Change MP Tendai Biti.The book, 'Democracy Works', is set to be launched in...Published: 14 Mar 2019 at 19:35hrs | | by ZimLive
The current monetary policy review will worsen current fiscal imbalances
Background and Review It was trajectory, forex premiums is hurting Zimbabweans and hostile to business environment. FCA accounts have yielded positive r...Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 17:25hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Mnangangwa's burden of reform
Many who wish the President of Zimbabwe well - and these are the majority that voted for him in elections a short seven months ago - want ED Mnangagwa to succeed and carry out reforms that usher in th...Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 08:36hrs | | by Tichaona Zindoga
Soldiers warn organisers of last week's demonstrations
The country's security services have sternly warned organisers of last week's violent demonstrations against urging their allies to continue with their destructive plans this week, and has assured mem...Published: 20 Jan 2019 at 09:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Emmerson Mnangagwa is a monumental failure
Robert Mugabe's protracted despotic rule brought Zimbabwe down to its knees. Such was the damage to a nation hitherto referred to as 'Jewel of Africa' that the general consensus was that things could ...Published: 12 Jan 2019 at 18:28hrs | | by Grace Kwinjeh
Sidney Malunga did not surrender his dignity
"......During the genocide years, Sidney Malunga was imprisoned, tortured and put on trial for treason. He was finally acquitted, in time to see his party absorbed by the 'new' ZANU-PF. He could have ...Published: 30 Dec 2018 at 10:08hrs | 1 | by Jacob: not real name
Masiyiwa's Twitter account suspended
Tsitsi Masiyiwa the wife of Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa has suspended her Twitter account after a barrage of social media attacks was thrown at her over her comments that some people callin...Published: 20 Dec 2018 at 10:19hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Qualifying and quantifying political reform in Zimbabwe
Earlier this week a local daily reproduced an article from the American weekly magazine, Newsweek. The article was titled "White farmers 'getting poorer, sicker' as they await Government compensation"...Published: 08 Dec 2018 at 14:37hrs | | by Joram Nyathi
Mnangagwa left paralysed by a crisis of legitimacy
Last week on November 24 Emmerson Mnangagwa was in Murombedzi - former president Robert Mugabe's village backyard in Mashonaland West - to commemorate his chequered one year in office following his co...Published: 02 Dec 2018 at 10:17hrs | | by Jonathan N Moyo
MDC shut down Harare?
Zimbabweans largely ignored the demonstration called by the MDC-Alliance yesterday, and continued with their business as usual, while all shops were open in Harare's Central Business District. ...Published: 30 Nov 2018 at 09:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
How we Squandered Chance for Real Political Change
I am one of those who did not cheer when the military coup happened in Zimbabwe almost a year ago. I was traveling from the DRC as the tanks rolled into the city and in Zimbabwe when Mugabe was finall...Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 12:42hrs | 8 | by Siphosami Malunga
Chamisa, MDC at wits' end
It is three months since this year's harmonised election and all is not well in the MDC-T Chamisa faction. As each day passes, the faction and its leader, Nelson Chamisa, are getting to grips with the...Published: 29 Oct 2018 at 20:04hrs | | by Nobleman Runyanga
Mudenda apologises to Sikhala
Speaker of the National Assembly Jacob Mudenda has apologised to MDC Member of Parliament for Zengeza West Job Sikhala after he wrongly ejected him from the august House last Wednesday for making nois...Published: 15 Oct 2018 at 12:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sikhala stirs Zanu-PF anger
Opposition Zengeza West MP Job "Wiwa" Sikhala has become well known in the National Assembly for his provocative and controversial statements.Wiwa, who is MP on the MDC Alliance ticket, sees p...Published: 09 Oct 2018 at 21:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa: Different democrat with many 'shades of grey'
"In a democracy, someone who fails to get elected to office can always console himself with the thought that there was something not quite fair about it," remarked Thucydides, a respected Athenian his...Published: 31 Aug 2018 at 06:39hrs | | by Gibson Nyikadzino
MDC Alliance breaking election rules
A top opposition party official has just equated rival party members to cockroaches that must be crushed and exterminated. The party's leader and presidential candidate has openly declared that he wil...Published: 13 Jul 2018 at 06:59hrs | | by Tichaona Zindoga
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