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Karoro claims Zanu-PF rivals targeting him for successive election defeats
Former Deputy Minister of Agriculture Douglas Karoro has accused political rivals Takesure Chikwamba and Charles Mutukudzi of orchestrating allegations that he stole fertiliser from the Grain Marketin...Published: 13 Jun 2025 at 06:52hrs | 766 | by Staff reporter
Farewell Chairman VK: Reflections of a dear friend
The late Vimbai Kamoyo (VK) was quite a character.They buried him last week in Chiunye village, Mt Darwin, Mashonaland Central. Between him and I, the title of "Chairman" took tu...Published: 18 Jun 2024 at 14:54hrs | 56 | by Josiah Mucharowana in Pretoria
Chamisa's strategic ambiguity made CCC vulnerable to political autoimmunity
THE term "autoimmune disease" refers to a condition whereby the body attacks normal cells by mistake because its natural defence system is unable to distinguish between foreign and body cells....Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 12:45hrs | | by Tapiwa Gomo
Zimbabwe politics is no game for naive thinkers
They say hope is for people who cannot see the truth! There are those hopeful one day Zanu-PF will stop governing Zimbabwe, yet the truth is speaking against their hope.In a candid conversatio...Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 05:17hrs | 2 | by Gibson Nyikadzino
Open letter to President Ramaphosa, Mnangagwa and HH
Open Letter from Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda a Constitutional and Human Rights law Practitioner and African Diaspora Global Network CEO The President of Zi...Published: 25 Jul 2023 at 09:50hrs | 5 | by Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda
'One year under arbitrary detention in my oppressor's prison'
Chikurubi Maximum Security PrisonChikurubi FarmHarareTo My DEAR Zimbabweans,Regional and Worldwide FriendsWhere ever they may be found14 June 2023DEAR Z...Published: 14 Jun 2023 at 12:24hrs | 16 | by Job Wiwa Sikhala
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 | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
We're defending ourselves from threats
CITIZENS of Russia, friends, I will begin with what I said in my address on February 21, 2022. I spoke about our biggest concerns and worries, and about the fundamental threats which irresponsible Wes...Published: 27 Feb 2022 at 07:26hrs | 2 | by President Vladimir Putin
Men are emotional beings also; a nature denied
The society can no longer sustain the lie, the fast diminishing energy reserves which have for centuries propelled the patriarchal society can no longer be wasted in pursuing the fallacy that men are ...Published: 30 Jan 2022 at 18:15hrs | 1 | by Mberi Prince
How about a Spice of uBuntu in Our Governments?
Democracy is such a good idea, but quite foreign to human nature. The absolute definition of Democracy is, "A government for the people by the people". This means, a system of government for t...Published: 16 Jan 2022 at 15:34hrs | 1 | by Hlatshwayo Dlamini
Matabeleland tops in child-headed families
MOST families in the Matabeleland region are either child-headed or female-headed after they lost one or both of their parents, and are reportedly in need of assistance to mitigate the effects of COVI...Published: 14 Dec 2021 at 05:54hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Khaya Moyo was troubled and conflicted by sad events of November 2017
Moro Sahwira wangu, you know I've lots of time and respect for you and your views. Clearly, we have profound differences of opinion on this issue, sparked by the personal tributes that some of us, so-...Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 08:03hrs | 12 | by Jonathan Moyo
Elections without reforms is repeating mistakes but expecting different results
IT pleasing to see that the media, mainly independent media, have begun to remind opposition parties and civil society organisations in the country that preparations for 2023 election need to start no...Published: 06 Sep 2021 at 05:24hrs | 1 | by Tapiwa Gomo
'Mnangagwa spooked by spectre of youth revolution'
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's spokesperson George Charamba last week accused award-winning journalist Hopewell Chin'ono (HC), who is also a stern critic of the government of sour grapes after his bid...Published: 28 Aug 2021 at 21:32hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Chiefs want Gutu out of NPRC
MATABELELAND traditional leaders have called for the resignation of former MDC-T vice-president Obert Gutu from the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) claiming he was conflicted and t...Published: 26 Jun 2021 at 17:11hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Election puts to test character of leadership
In 2023, the country will go the polls. It is one of the most prominent features on our calendar. Many look forward to elections with high expectations. In a free and fair world, it is a leadership pe...Published: 10 May 2021 at 05:28hrs | 2 | by Tapiwa Gomo
Makandiwa a 'Sanballat and Tobiah' of our time
Over decades and if not centuries, the world vaccinated and controlled measles. The world vaccinated and stopped polio in its tracks. Tuberculosis is under control because of vaccination. The same goe...Published: 16 Mar 2021 at 17:19hrs | 1 | by Tirivanhu Kateera
Ethnicity: Emmerson Mnangagwa's power weapon
THEORISTS specialising in social identity cite three main categories primordialism, constructivism and instrumentalism ethnic cleavages upon which human nature adopts distinctiveness. Without ...Published: 12 Feb 2021 at 15:41hrs | 1 | by Brian Chitema
Lockdown infidelity on the rise
CHEATING in the times of a crisis like the current Covid-19 pandemic is not simple.As a consequence, everything is now online-work, entertainment and believe it or not even adultery.A ...Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 06:17hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga and the decolonisation of the field of political science
WHILE the repository of African political philosophy is awash with contributions from intellectual doyens like Marcus Garvey, Senghor Toure, Walter Rodney, Archie Mafeje, Ali Mazrui, Thabo Mbeki, Asan...Published: 20 Dec 2020 at 06:42hrs | 4 | by Richard Runyararo Mahomva
Chiwenga triggers important political science debate
Black Epistemologies and the Non-Writing PoliticianWhile the repository of African political philosophy is awash with contributions from intellectual doyens like Marcus Garvey, Senghor Toure, Walter R...Published: 19 Dec 2020 at 05:41hrs | 2 | by Richard Mahomva
When God uncovers mortal men
The true length of a frog is known on the day it dies. Such has been wisdom since time immemorial. Juxtaposing that with the recent deaths of Genius 'Ginimbi' Kadunungure and Lazarus '...Published: 10 Nov 2020 at 12:51hrs | 2 | by Josiah Mucharowana in Pretoria
Unrealistic expectations of the president's austerity measures
Whether President Mnangagwa visits members of the opposition or takes them out to dinner or pays them visits in hospitals, he needs their support in order to achieve major parts of his agenda....Published: 02 Sep 2019 at 07:24hrs | 6 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Genuine democracy and leadership renewal key to fighting corruption
As much as any country may formulate grand plans and programs for economic growth and development, these will always remain mere fallacies, as long as corruption is a central part of its society....Published: 31 Aug 2019 at 09:26hrs | 10 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mkhululi Bhebhe ties knot
SOUTH Africa-based Zimbabwean contemporary gospel singer Mkhululi Bhebhe tied the knot with his long-time sweetheart, Ashleigh Nonxoloba, in a low-key ceremony at the Bulawayo Magistrates' Courts on W...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 15:10hrs | 36 | by Staff reporter
Hindus welcome reports of Zimbabwe plans to incorporate yoga in schools
Hindus have welcomed reports of Zimbabwe thinking about introducing yoga in schools.Calling it "a step in the positive direction", Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) tod...Published: 17 Jun 2019 at 11:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Hindus welcome reports of Zimbabwe plans to incorporate yoga in schools
Hindus have welcomed reports of Zimbabwe thinking about introducing yoga in schools. Calling it "a step in the positive direction", Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (US...Published: 17 Jun 2019 at 09:18hrs | 18 | by Staff Reporter
Dilemma of political emotions vs the Unity Accord of 1987
The Unity Accord of 1987 remains one of the best thing ever to have happened in Zimbabwe. I recall the day as if it was yesterday and I happened to have been one of the multitudes of people present at...Published: 24 May 2019 at 09:55hrs | 1 | by D. Kamamba.
MDC Congress: Proposals to achieve unity, progress
THERE is nothing amiss about the split of political parties, churches, football or other sporting teams, partnerships, corporates, or any voluntary organisation for that matter. While for the ...Published: 17 Mar 2019 at 18:12hrs | 3 | by Makaita Noel Mutasa
Zimbabweans' lives are not bargaining chips
TRUE to the base instinct of human nature - that subconscious urge or behaviour directed by primeval, animalistic, self-serving, and/or ignoble motivations - some people have quickly rushed to complet...Published: 16 Nov 2018 at 05:54hrs | 1 | by Conway Tutani
Marc Cayeux gives everyone hope after top ten finish in Cape Town
Marc Cayeux's story is one that stays with you for the rest of your life once you are aware of it. For anyone unaware of the Zimbabwean's journey so far, observing the final leaderboard of the Vodacom...Published: 21 Sep 2018 at 11:27hrs | 18 | by Agencies
The impacts of Credit Card Debt on the Economy
Consumer spending is the main driver of economic growth and citizens sometimes borrow to spend. While debt isn't a bad thing, the economy becomes unsustainable if people are burdened with too much cre...Published: 11 Sep 2018 at 10:14hrs | 10 | by Agencies
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 | 2 | by Gibson Nyikadzino
Stop the blame Mr Mnangagwa
It is alleged that 6 people were killed by the soldiers on 31st of July, 2018, the day after voting. One woman who worked for the Zimbabwe National Water Authority was one of the victims. She was buri...Published: 16 Aug 2018 at 21:24hrs | | by Amen Mpofu
Unpacking impact of sanctions on Zimbabwe
According to Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary, sanctions are defined as "official orders such as the stopping of trade, which is taken against a country in order to make it obey international l...Published: 16 Aug 2018 at 06:18hrs | 1 | by Panganai Kahuni
After the votes are cast....
Less than a month before he lost his job as the director of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) in 2017, James Comey published an autobiography titled "A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Li...Published: 29 Jul 2018 at 09:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe will explode if its dark history is not openly addressed
History is one of the most stubborn aspects of any community, and no matter how one tries, it can never be ignored and wished away, as doing so would be the gravest mistake any nation can ever make....Published: 12 Jun 2018 at 07:37hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chamisa flying on broken wings
Following the passing on of Tsvangirai, the late leader of a faction of the MDC, I had an animated discussion with some opposition figure whose identity I shall not disclose. Congenitally boisterous a...Published: 02 Jun 2018 at 15:28hrs | 1 | by Igomombe
Gukurahundi victims should not be weak by electing compromised leaders
As Zimbabweans brace themselves for the 30 July 2018 harmonised elections, various sections of the nation have only two months left in which to seriously consider who, amongst the candidates, will bes...Published: 31 May 2018 at 07:31hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Young People abroad giving up on marrying partners from Zimbabwe - 'Women aren't women anymore men are something else'
Fewer Zimbabweans in the UK want to get married to people at homebthan ever, while the desire for marriage is rising among young women, according to the Zimbabwean Research Group in the UK.The...Published: 29 May 2018 at 21:51hrs | 3 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
African politics: Why corruption grows more than reduce in nations developing? (part one)
International Transparency defines corruption as… the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. It can be classified as grand, petty and political, depending on the amounts of money lost and the se...Published: 23 May 2018 at 19:02hrs | 2 | by Andrew Manyevere
Zipra operations in Mashonaland
This week we continue our interview with former Zipra regional commander for the Northern Front 3 (NF3), Joseph Mbedzi pseudo name Joseph Sibuko. NF3 was a Zipra military zone that covered mainly part...Published: 13 May 2018 at 11:40hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Why the MDC Alliance will lose
The main opposition political party, the MDC Alliance, has committed a series of serious mistakes that have created conditions necessary and sufficient to ensure its own electoral defeat.Some ...Published: 08 May 2018 at 07:15hrs | 1 | by Maliki Mpereki
Wisdom in a relationship
Love is one of the most profound emotions known to human beings. There are many kinds of love, but most people seek its expression in a romantic relationship with a compatible partner. For some, roman...Published: 06 Apr 2018 at 14:43hrs | 2 | by Enos Denhere
What I learnt from a 'Goal keeper's red torn underwear'
Several years ago, I was a soccer coach at a certain school in which I was a teacher. One day my team was playing against their fierce rivals from a neighbouring school. The atmosphere was elect...Published: 02 Apr 2018 at 17:07hrs | 2 | by Mthokozisi Gwizi
How MDC-T engineered economic sanctions affect poor people
Zimbabwe has suffered under severe sanctions for a very long time. I t has become a song to an extent that people think it's a tired song. The reality of the matter is that people are suffering and in...Published: 29 Mar 2018 at 11:33hrs | 2 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mugabe and Mnangagwa greatest tragedy for Zimbabwe - I would rather be in Rhodesia
One of the greatest human traits, especially when confronted with unsavoury circumstances, is the irresistible desire to look back into the annuls of their history for comparisons - possibly, as a for...Published: 22 Mar 2018 at 16:27hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zuma's resignation speech
Members of the Media, present hereFellow South Africans, I address you after weeks of speculation about my future as President of the Republic of South Africa.In particular, I make ref...Published: 15 Feb 2018 at 14:28hrs | 1 | by APO
Raising Tsvangirai to a demi-God status was detrimental - analyst
Political commentator Pedzisai Ruhanya has said while the late Morgan Tsvangirai was the undisputed leader of the MDC-T, it should be understood that raising him to the status of a demi-god where anyt...Published: 15 Feb 2018 at 06:17hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
The dangers of giving in to impulse of revenge
The Zimbabwean situation presents politician's quest for vindication.the machinations in the Zimbabwean political landscape is immensely entertaining but a little over the top. While it is politic...Published: 27 Jan 2018 at 07:18hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
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