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Zimbabwe's invisible Minister

Let me confess. I never set out to write about Frederick Shava. In fact, I doubted there was anything worth saying. But that doubt is precisely the problem. Silence about him has been easy because he has perfected the art of disappearing i…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 09:59hrs | 95 | by Tatenda Mashanda

Zimbabwe needs a new leader

Mnangagwa has turned into our modern-day Vasco da Gama, globetrotting from one nation to another and signing fruitless mega deals while the vast mass of Zimbabweans live in extreme poverty.It has been extremely difficult to live under the …

Published: 07 Sep 2025 at 19:45hrs | 697 | by Leonard Koni

Leadership is an Attitude, Not a Position

In Africa, we often lament about the state of leadership, attributing our problems to those in positions of power. However, the truth is that leadership is not about a title or a position, but about attitude. It's the attitude that yields …

Published: 01 Sep 2025 at 12:02hrs | 502 | by Tatenda Hwari

SADC Chair handover to teach Mnangagwa smooth transfer of power

Every moment we encounter in life presents us with an opportunity to learn and grow.Today, 17 August 2025, President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe hands over the one-year Southern African Development Community (SADC) Chairmanship to Madag…

Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 08:10hrs | 306 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

How Zimbabweans have been conditioned to celebrate regression as progress

Life in Zimbabwe is never easy; each day brings circumstances so far from normal that they are often hard to comprehend.As I sit in my house in Redcliff, I hear the unmistakable sound of a municipal refuse truck hooting its way down the st…

Published: 15 Aug 2025 at 22:44hrs | 415 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Pursuing Excellence: The Key to Success

Excellence is about being the best at something, and it's not just a goal, but a mindset. Many people believe that excellence comes at a cost, but the truth is, it pays dividends in the long run. Excellence is closely tied to quality, and …

Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 23:46hrs | 104 | by Tatenda Hwari

'Doctor of Nothing: Zimbabwe's elite and the theft of knowledge'

In the hallowed halls of academia, a doctorate stands as a towering monument to intellectual endurance, sleepless nights, existential crises, and a few thousand cups of coffee brewed stronger than most relationships. In Zimbabwe, however, …

Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 16:30hrs | 638 | by Staff reporter

There's nothing visionary about a president who only acts after public pressure

It is hardly praiseworthy for a father to feed his family only after their cries of hunger grow too loud to ignore.I was watching a news report on the state broadcaster this evening, and by the time it ended, I was left with a bitter taste…

Published: 01 Jul 2025 at 11:05hrs | 342 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Cup Magic, League Struggles: Why Teams Win Trophies But Finish Mid-Table

So Crystal Palace just won the FA Cup. Yes, Crystal Palace. Beat Manchester City in the final, no less. But here's the kicker: they also finished 12th in the Premier League.It's the kind of result that makes fans grin and bettors scratch t…

Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 11:23hrs | 830 | by Staff Reporter

Speaking against injustice is not being negative - it's being honest

There are those who often find the truth hard to swallow - but, like medicine, it is vital for healing.I am often told that I focus too much on the negative.That I dwell on the darker side of Zimbabwe's reality - the poverty, the corruptio…

Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 21:53hrs | 194 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Some Zimbabweans oppose development

There is a growing and deeply troubling trend among certain segments of our societyâ€”an unsettling comfort with the status quo of decay and underdevelopment. It is as if, for some, the sight of crumbling infrastructure, pothole-ridden roa…

Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 13:26hrs | 518 | by Kudzai Mutisi

Zimbabweans appreciate real development but can't keep quiet when it's a veil for looting

This is a fact we all need to understand. Zimbabweans are a naturally appreciative people. We are not inherently negative or ungrateful. On the contrary, we cherish and celebrate development. We desire to see our nation grow, with new infr…

Published: 31 May 2025 at 19:31hrs | 3117 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Mid-Level managers are Destroying Zimbabwe's Health Sector

Zimbabwe's health sector is in critical condition, unfortunately no amount of propaganda or spin can change the facts on the ground. The problem with our health care system is not because of lack of funding, policy, or political will but b…

Published: 03 May 2025 at 11:51hrs | 890 | by Hector Madzima

Bosso secure US$300 000 deal

Highlanders Football Club received a much-needed financial boost yesterday when King's Bullion unveiled a renewable US$300,000 sponsorship package for the year, effectively averting a looming crisis.The deal was officially announced at a b…

Published: 27 Feb 2025 at 09:12hrs | 429 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF succession battle: why you must be concerned

SHOULD the current succession debate in Zanu-PF be a concern for the church and the rest of the population, even those not affiliated to the ruling or opposition parties?The issue of succession in Zanu-PF has always been a contentious one,…

Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 08:07hrs | 2264 | by Rev Kenneth Mtata

Mnangagwa promotes 27 Air Force officers

President Emmerson Mnangagwa, the Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, has promoted 27 officers from the Air Force of Zimbabwe. The promotions were made in accordance with Section 15 (1) (b) of the Defence Act, which empowers…

Published: 05 Jan 2025 at 08:40hrs | 719 | by Staff reporter

ZANU-PF has destroyed Zimbabweans' ability to dream big

If anyone wants to understand the depths to which the ZANU-PF government has destroyed the lives of ordinary Zimbabweans, they only need to watch the state-controlled broadcaster, the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC).Although ZBC ha…

Published: 30 Dec 2024 at 11:53hrs | 449 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Is Mnangagwa stalling real economic empowerment so that he can be thanked for handouts?

This morning, I watched a news report where the people of Goromonzi converged to receive one or two fire trucks which had been bought using so-called "Devolution Funds".My heart broke as several people from Goromonzi lined up to shower glo…

Published: 27 Dec 2024 at 17:40hrs | 871 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwe: Only a failed state would want a president to rule forever

I was left speechless while listening to the excitable ZANU-PF chairman for Mashonaland East province, Daniel Garwe, who recently addressed a gathering of party supporters in Murehwa. With unrestrained enthusiasm, Garwe boldly declared tha…

Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 09:10hrs | 459 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Job Sikhala-led group calls for protests during upcoming SADC Summit

The Job Sikhala-led National Democratic Working Group (NDWG) has called on Zimbabwean citizens to protest against what it terms the "betrayal" by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) during the regional bloc's 44th Summit, sch…

Published: 01 Aug 2024 at 16:59hrs | 1292 | by Staff reporter

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 accusing you of being paid by foreign forces whenever you …

Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 17:17hrs | 886 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

South Africa's White mediocrity and double standards on education

In a recent parliamentary session, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) member of parliament Omphile Maotwe posed a critical question to Democratic Alliance (DA) member Natasha Mazzone regarding her claimed law degree.Mazzone's response was bot…

Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 08:41hrs | 469 | by Mbali Dlamini

We don't want crumbs from Mnangagwa's table

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration is unbelievable!I was at a loss for words after reading a post on X (formerly Twitter) by Ndavaningi "Nick" Mangwana, the permanent secretary for the Information ministry.He went out of his way…

Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 16:53hrs | 17 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Has Chamisa learnt from his mistakes?

MY chance encounter with Nelson Chamisa at the British ambassador's residence last week triggered some reflection.At this beautiful garden party to celebrate King Charles III's birthday, I noticed that Chamisa's body language now communica…

Published: 20 Jun 2024 at 07:27hrs | 40 | by Trevor Ncube

Zimbabwe - the Stockholm syndrome capital of the world!

This morning, my heart broke and fell straight into my guts!I watched with utter dismay and sadness as hundreds of rural villagers in Muzarabani converged, in the sweltering sun, to sing, dance, and ululate for a borehole!The guests were t…

Published: 07 Mar 2024 at 21:10hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Has Chamisa led Zimbabwe's opposition astray?

On January 25, exactly two years and three days after Zimbabwe's main opposition party the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) was launched, its leader Nelson Chamisa quit, leaving the party in turmoil.In a 13-page statement, the 46-year-o…

Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 16:20hrs | 17 | by Ish Mafundikwa

Zimbabwe's longest electoral season

IN exactly two weeks, Zimbabweans are going to the polling booth again, as the silly season that began last May stubbornly refuses to end for various reasons â€” single-minded pursuit of power by opposition leaders or Zanu-PF's design to v…

Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 10:00hrs | 12 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu

Mnangagwa regime perpetuating the normalization of oppression!

I think it was around 1978 or 79 - at the age of five or six years old - when I posed a very pointed question to my parents. We frequently drove past the outskirts of the low density suburb of Redcliff - on our way either to or from the ne…

Published: 03 Jan 2024 at 22:56hrs | 15 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Mnangagwa stole X-Mas

THE year 2023 is ending in the same manner it began: inflicting more hardships on the people of Zimbabwe and with no solution in sight.It has been an annus horribilis of epic proportions. The current end-of-year holidays will yet again pro…

Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 17:32hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Jonathan Moyo exposes Mahere's 'big fat lie'

EXPLAINER: Fingerprints of the MDC in the "Edited" CCC Constitution filed by Tshabangu in Chamisa's Interdict Court Case to halt Further Recalls not Fraud but Proof of MDC Paternity of Lawful CCCFOLLOWING THE HEARING of the urgent court ap…

Published: 25 Nov 2023 at 18:06hrs | 17 | by Jonathan Moyo

'Chamisa does not listen to anybody'

Trevor Ncube, a local media publisher who owns Alpha Media Holdings (AMH), has revealed that opposition CCC leader Nelson Chamisa does not listen to anybody.A Chamisa adviser told The NewsHawks:"We have seen the video and remarks by Mr Tre…

Published: 24 Nov 2023 at 18:29hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Allen Bhasvi denied Bosso a clear penalty

Dynamos FC 2-0 Highlanders FC(Match abandoned)AGAIN, violence reared its ugly head in local football yesterday.So ugly were the scenes that showed up at the Castle Lager Premiership match that pitted Dynamos and Highlanders, the country's …

Published: 11 Sep 2023 at 06:35hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa pins hope on Hakainde Hichilema after stalemate

CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has dispatched a delegation to neighbouring countries to elicit the support of Southern African Development Community (Sadc) leaders in his push for fresh elections in Zimbabwe.Cham…

Published: 03 Sep 2023 at 07:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

South African media has failed to bring regime change in Zimbabwe

Over the past 22 years since sanctions were imposed on Zimbabwe, western governments have invested billions of dollars into South African white owned media, with the aim of discrediting Zanu-PF. This was intended to discourage people from …

Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 12:34hrs | 2 | by Rutendo Matinyarare

Zimbabwe will only develop once we've citizens who're truly eager for prosperity!

It is not necessary the unashamedly corrupt, incompetent and uncaring government that we have in power.Neither is it the grand looting of our vast national resources by the ruling elite - who are amassing massive wealth for themselves, at …

Published: 12 Aug 2023 at 16:34hrs | 13 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

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 party, touting successes achieved is at the for…

Published: 07 Aug 2023 at 06:40hrs | 12 | 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 president and political party - touting successes ach…

Published: 03 Aug 2023 at 07:30hrs | 14 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Lets Kwekwe Mnangagwa Out

Zimbabwean politics has been on the knife edge for a very long time. Taking a look from what other African countries are doing on international platforms and hearing how their leaders are articulating their visions and development plans fo…

Published: 26 Jul 2023 at 20:07hrs | 2 | by Leonard Koni

Of Zimbabwe's embarrassing leadership record

ZIMBABWE has not had many presidents since attaining independence from Britain in 1980, having known only three.The first, Canaan Sodindo Banana, was merely ceremonial.The other two - Robert Gabriel Mugabe and Emmerson Mnangagwa - practica…

Published: 24 Jul 2023 at 06:49hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Is Mnangagwa the most unpopular Zimbabwe leader since independence?

Not that Zimbabwe has had many presidents since attaining her independence from Britain in 1980, having known only three.The first, Canaan Sodindo Banana, was merely a ceremonial one. The other two - Robert Gabriel Mugabe and Emmerson…

Published: 22 Jul 2023 at 13:39hrs | 17 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Does propaganda work in a nation of enlightened citizens?

Of late, there has been a lot of noise, most notably from the ruling ZANU PF camp, to the effect that opposition CCC leader Nelson Chamisa threatened to displace those who benefited under Zimbabwe's land reform program.He is alleged to hav…

Published: 19 Jul 2023 at 20:53hrs | 15 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Chamisa, Mnangagwa must be stopped for Zimbabwe to win

The only result acceptable from the August 23 elections is a win for Zimbabwe, not a victory for an individual or a political party. Our nation is in dire straits and no single individual or political party can save it. Our beloved but bro…

Published: 06 Jul 2023 at 08:31hrs | 1 | by Trevor Ncube

What happened to the revolutionary spirit in today's Zimbabwe youths?

For a very long time, whenever I see the world-famous picture of the lifeless Hector Pieterson, being carried by a crying fellow schoolmate, my heart bleeds.It reminds me of the fearless revolutionary spirit of the youth of the 1960s and 7…

Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 07:16hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

The Zimbabwean nightmare and tragic optimism of Mutambara

To mention Zimbabwe and the idea of a "dream" in the same sentence, as Professor Arthur Mutambara has done, is to be provocative and challenging.The provocation and the challenge come from the troubling Zimbabwean economic and political co…

Published: 28 May 2023 at 08:06hrs | 3 | by William Jethro Mpofu

Are Zanu-PF and ANC Siamese twins?

BIOLOGICAL Siamese twins, are those born conjoined to each other, usually at the chest, pelvis or backside. Their conjoinment, unfortunately, is not of their own making.This results from partial embryo separation to form two babies. Siames…

Published: 24 May 2023 at 06:03hrs | 4 | by Mutemo Pisa

Take the game of football seriously

Zimbabwe celebrated its 43rd years of self rule and independence and this year's national celebrations were held for the first time in Mashonaland Central Province Mt Darwin.Forty three years into independence the two biggest Zimbabwe's po…

Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 23:12hrs | 1 | by Leonard Koni

Zimbabwean glitterati and Nigerian husband wanted for drug trafficking

THEIR marriage ceremony at The Nest, an upmarket and exclusive venue in Harare, was dubbed wedding-of-the-year in Zimbabwe last year.It was attended by the who-is-who in the local social scene, cost a staggering US$500 000; the sort of mon…

Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 15:25hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter

Changing political face in Manicaland

Zanu-PF Manicaland province has dumped its old guard and other party heavyweights after they were thumped in primary elections held last week, with 17 out 22 sitting legislators falling by the wayside.The shock defeat of some of the bigwig…

Published: 01 Apr 2023 at 07:33hrs | | by Staff reporter

Supporting someone merely because he can remove Mnangagwa is dangerous for Zimbabwe!

Change for the sake of change is the most dangerous thing!Have we ever wondered why there are some people who appear unable to sustain a relationship - who appear perennially divorcing!It could all be because they are always focused on doi…

Published: 14 Mar 2023 at 16:50hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

As long as Zimbabweans believe flying on a airplane is an achievement then we're going nowhere as a country!

I have noticed a very disturbing trend in Zimbabwe - which I strongly believe is one of the main reasons we are not moving forward as a nation.As much as there is polarization in the political realm - there is also polarization in the econ…

Published: 27 Feb 2023 at 12:46hrs | 4 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

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