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Ramaphosa is weak and afraid
When Minister of Defence Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula treated a South African Air Force plane as a private jet and gave several ANC honchos a lift to Zimbabwe in 2020, the nation was rightfully enraged....Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 11:23hrs | 843 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's 'pizza budget' proves economy on the verge of collapse
Zimbabwe's 'pizza budget,' presented two days ago by Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube as the 2025 National Budget Proposal, is a stark illustration of an economy on the verge of collapse. ...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 19:01hrs | 549 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe will not regret taking back land!
ON January 1, 1994, a group of indigenous Mexicans took up arms against their government in what became known as "the struggle of the Zapatistas".While the idea of an armed insurgency was quic...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:19hrs | 74 | by Gibson Nyikadzino
Britain's interference in the US presidential election will backfire badly
Foreign interventions in elections or referenda rarely end well for the interventionists. In 2016, then US President Barack Obama foolishly lectured the British people on how they should vote in the u...Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 20:22hrs | 984 | by Nile Gardiner
South African beauty contestant faces xenophobic backlash over Nigerian heritage
Chidimma Adetshina, a 23-year-old law student from Soweto, has recently found herself at the epicentre of a heated national debate, exposing a persistent strain of xenophobia within South African soci...Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 18:31hrs | 309 | by Staff reporter
Councils fail to meet Mnangagwa's deadline
Most local authorities in Zimbabwe missed President Mnangagwa's deadline to submit their development masterplans by June 30, 2024. Along with the masterplans, they were also required to submit functio...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 03:52hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Coltart hails Bulawayo water crisis 'consensus' meeting
Bulawayo mayor David Coltart said there was now a "broad consensus" to solve the city's perennial water problems after a meeting with water minister Anxious Masuka on Wednesday.Coltart has bee...Published: 28 Feb 2024 at 18:45hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter
Zimra gives small businesses tax reprieve
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has offered a six-month grace period for informal businesses to register for taxes in a move seen to boost State revenues.Revised guidelines outlining sp...Published: 30 Jan 2024 at 04:20hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
How greed stole Christmas for poor Zimbabweans
Christmas is supposed to be the season for good cheer, but for most Zimbabweans this year will be another difficult festive season as they struggle to put food on the table.It has been yet ano...Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 19:43hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Drama-filled 2023 ends in tears for CCC
POLITICS, according to social scientists, is loosely translated as a battle to control resources with man putting political contestation as a means to ensure equitable distribution of whatever is foun...Published: 22 Dec 2023 at 18:22hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Insimbi Zezhwane biggest winners at BAA
A RHUMBA group on Saturday night walked away with a BMW car after getting more votes in the people's choice awards at the Roil Bulawayo Arts Awards (BAA) held at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair....Published: 27 Nov 2023 at 04:56hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
MPs blast Zacc for low convictions
CITIZENS' Coalition for Change (CCC) parliamentarians have condemned the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) over the low number of convictions referred to the police despite the rampant illici...Published: 15 Nov 2023 at 18:43hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
The illusion of smooth elections
THE cornerstone of democratic governance, elections, often conjure images of civic participation and the people's voice resonating through the ballot box. Yet, reality paints a more complex picture as...Published: 24 Aug 2023 at 06:40hrs | 11 | by Stanford Chiwanga
Mnangagwa has exposed us to violence, says 'regime change agents'
THE Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum (the Forum) says President Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent blatant attack on human rights lawyers may expose them to violence by political party fanatics.During...Published: 17 Aug 2023 at 06:53hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
In Zimbabwe, we get leaders we deserve
THE ongoing so-called "star rallies" being held by the ruling Zanu-PF party leave me speechless.As expected during campaign for public office, especially for a sitting president and political ...Published: 07 Aug 2023 at 06:40hrs | 10 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Why would Zimbabweans vote for a president simply because of a borehole?
The ongoing so-called 'star rallies' by the ruling ZANU PF leaves my mouth dry and speechless.As to be expected, when campaigning to be voted into public office - more so, for a sitting presid...Published: 03 Aug 2023 at 07:30hrs | 9 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Sikhala detention, a serious violation of rights'
HUMAN rights defenders have expressed concern over alleged weaponisation of the police, Judiciary and prison services, citing the continued detention of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator ...Published: 18 Jul 2023 at 06:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe exemption permit termination ruled unlawful
The decision by the Minister of Home Affairs to terminate the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit programme has been declared unlawful, unconstitutional and invalid.Three judges, sitting as a full ben...Published: 28 Jun 2023 at 20:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Termination of Zimbabwean Exemption Permit declared unlawful, unconstitutional and invalid
The decision by the Minister of Home Affairs to terminate the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit programme has been declared unlawful, unconstitutional and invalid.Three judges, sitting as a full ben...Published: 28 Jun 2023 at 20:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF has been brutally innovative and enduring in its survival and self-preservation methods
Local think-thank Zimbabwe Democracy Institute says the ruling Zanu-PF government has been brutally innovative and enduring in its survival and self-preservation methods, which include utilising the a...Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 17:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Shaka Zulu is back in pop culture
SHAKA kaSenzangakhona is universally recognised as the founder of what would become known as the "Zulu nation".He ruled from about 1817 until he was assassinated by his half-brothers in 1828....Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 08:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mr. President, you can't make the nation suffer simply because of your ego!
Pride comes before a fall! When I had the inspiration for this article, a certain scenario played out in my mind.I imagined an egoistical father - who was adamant that every 'respectab...Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 07:23hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mlalazi talks working with Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Inspirational music artiste Everton Mlalazi has become synonymous with staying true to his African roots as he continues to explore the African sound in his music.Having made a name for himsel...Published: 05 Jun 2023 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube feels heat
THE government's ambitious growth projections are unlikely to be met because of protracted blackouts, which have stifled exports and further weakened the local currency.In December last year, ...Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 18:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
3 best platforms for content creators to monetize their work
Content creation refers to producing original and engaging content across various mediums. From YouTubers like PewDiePie to your favorite meme page on Instagram, an average person's digital life invol...Published: 01 Jun 2023 at 15:55hrs | 10 | by Staff Reporter
Resource curse in Africa
The African continent is bestowed with so much natural wealth such as diamonds, coal, petroleum, natural gas, copper, and uranium to mention a few. Still, it has been the poorest continent in the worl...Published: 09 Mar 2023 at 09:09hrs | | by Jeremie Kalombo
Prisons officer sacked over missing food rations to be re-instated
The High Court has ordered the reinstatement of a prison officer who was dismissed from service 2019 after an internal hearing found her guilty of misappropriating inmates' food stocks.Rhoda M...Published: 10 Feb 2023 at 19:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gaming's Unique Take on the Zombie Oversaturation Problem
Even since Victor Halperin's White Zombie was released in 1932, zombies have been a constant target of fascination in pop culture. On a slot burn for decades, George Romero's work raised them to t...Published: 15 Jan 2023 at 11:40hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
What can go wrong with your crypto investment?
It may be virtual money, but the value of a cryptocurrency can never be negative. To put it simply, a cryptocurrency's ...Published: 10 Jan 2023 at 16:16hrs | 17 | by Moyo Roy
When being oppressed is perceived as an honor and privilege!
It is most certainly saddening and tragic when a nation sinks to such levels, whereby there are those who actually perceive oppression as some warped and ...Published: 12 Nov 2022 at 19:16hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chamisa loses hope on reforms
OPPOSITION parties have lost hope of the country holding free and fair elections next year in the absence of electoral reforms.Some of the political parties have predicted a disputed poll as g...Published: 09 Sep 2022 at 06:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Name-dropping Mnangagwa exposes high-level corruption
LET us just imagine this scenario.My son goes to a house in our neighbourhood, and claims to the occupants that I sent him to ask for some money.What response are we to expect from thi...Published: 07 Sep 2022 at 06:46hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Desperation and despair turn Mnangagwa and comrades into a pathetic sorrowful sight!
In my book, there is nothing that robs a man of all his dignity and confidence as desperation and despair. There is no sadder and more dismal sight than a man who is fully aware of the hopeles...Published: 25 Aug 2022 at 20:02hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa rape case can only be taken up in 2023 if he loses the election
THE filing of a rape case by Australian-based Zimbabwean Susan Mutami against the President Emmerson Mnangagwa may not go beyond the police station file cabinet, legal experts have warned.Muta...Published: 31 Jul 2022 at 08:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Youth organisation partners with Unicef on Covid-19 programme
Youth Advocates Zimbabwe (YAZ) has stated implementing an outdoor design campaign on art mural to bring awareness through youth advocacy on Covid 19, substance abuse prevention and Sexual and Reproduc...Published: 06 May 2022 at 12:54hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabweans won't flee South Africa to return home
"WHEN you see a rat running into a fire, then you know that what it is running away from is hotter than the fire." - African proverb. Zimbabweans, who are in their millions in South Africa - som...Published: 27 Apr 2022 at 13:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's party has same fears of dirty tricks
ZIMBABWE'S opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa may have formed a new political party, but he is still facing the same old problems which some had hoped would end with ...Published: 25 Mar 2022 at 06:00hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
What will happen if you gamble with an unlicensed casino?
In the United Kingdom gambling sites are divided into two main types, regulated sites and unlicensed sites. In fact, unauthorized sites are not necessarily fraudulent as they apply all the basics of p...Published: 19 Mar 2022 at 13:14hrs | 8 | by Staff Writer
Targeted sanctions greatest single factor that has kept ZANU PF in power
Yesterday, I travelled to Matebeleland South province - and what I witnessed was a disheartening and heartrending trail of economic disaster and devastation, which has been foistered, and allowed to f...Published: 16 Mar 2022 at 11:19hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
How the West is plotting to exploit Africa
IF designs of global money are not stopped in their tracks, Africa is threatened with environmental degradation and nutritional poverty. If we, as Africans, do not begin to think deeply about what is ...Published: 15 Mar 2022 at 05:40hrs | 1 | by Linda Apollo
Warmongers will never preach peace
Do you still remember what the Bishop has been prophesying from the beginning?He hopes you still do!We will definitely inherit a different world order when the coronavirus finally runs...Published: 13 Mar 2022 at 08:00hrs | | by Bishop Lazi
Harare, Chitungwiza choke on own garbage
In front of Mrs Florence Kasambira's home in Manyame Park lies an enormous landfill.It is easy to miss her well-manicured front yard as one's attention is easily drawn towards mounds of waste ...Published: 30 Jan 2022 at 08:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF internal polls prove party not only a national security threat but a danger unto itself!
It is so laughable listening to ruling ZANU PF leaders touting its just ended provincial elections as a sign of "democracy at work", and even going as far as ridiculously lauding them as a "resounding...Published: 06 Jan 2022 at 12:51hrs | 8 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
There can never be any genuine unity in Zimbabwe without justice for Gukurahundi genocide victims
Yesterday I was watching a very touching true crime television program on a cold-blooded murder that remained unsolved for over twenty years - eventually ...Published: 22 Dec 2021 at 07:27hrs | 6 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa's re-engagement propaganda hollow, falls flat
WHILE President Emmerson Mnangagwa returned home last week blowing his own trumpet about his purported diplomatic victory at the United Nations climate change summit in Glasgow, the reality that he ma...Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 19:41hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Munatsi: A smart distinguished banker
Zimbabwe is witnessing one of the largest outpourings of grief following the tragic loss of Douglas Tawanda Munatsi (‘DTM') on Monday November 29, 2021.It is definitely a tragedy of unspeaka...Published: 05 Dec 2021 at 06:17hrs | 10 | by Muchadeyi Ashton Masunda
If Zim regime focused more on improving citizens' lives they wouldn't be seeing everyone as a regime change agent!
As a little boy, whenever I whined and winged to my father, over how this or that person had wronged me, he always had some sound sage advice - "If everyone around you appears to always wrong you, the...Published: 30 Nov 2021 at 21:46hrs | 5 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa's re-engagement propaganda hollow, falls flat
WHILE President Emmerson Mnangagwa returned home last week blowing his own trumpet about his purported diplomatic victory at the United Nations climate change summit in Glasgow, the reality that he ma...Published: 13 Nov 2021 at 17:46hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Hats off to security forces at Beitbridge Border
MEMBERS of the security forces deployed along the Zimbabwe/South African border deserve praise for their efforts towards the eradication of crime at the two countries' boundary.To date, police...Published: 15 Oct 2021 at 06:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt wants to appear wealthy 'Mbinga' in the eyes of the world, yet can't even feed own children!
So, the Zimbabwe government is up to no good - again! I am sure we have all come across (at least once, in our lives) that guy who wants to appear wealthy in the eyes of the community - shops ...Published: 14 Sep 2021 at 09:05hrs | 8 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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