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Activists in bizarre semi-nude demo
In Bulawayo, residents were surprised on Thursday by the appearance of two half-naked men adorned in traditional Zulu/Ndebele attire, with one displaying his bare backside. The individuals, identified...Published: 15 Jun 2024 at 11:02hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Cowering to a dictator only makes him more brazen!
I was bullied when I was a little child - from my crèche days to early primary school.That was the period my life changed forever - becoming the person I am today. There were two thin...Published: 16 Sep 2023 at 19:27hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Will it take one or two more generations for Zimbabwe to finally be free?
The past few days have been quite encouraging for me – and, they have ignited in me a flicker of hope for the country that I love so much…Zimbabwe....Published: 18 Dec 2022 at 07:32hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Which Western countries brainwashed Mbuya Nehanda into rebelling against oppression?
I never understand Zimbabwe's political elite! Whenever I listen to President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, I am left dumbfounded as to why he fails to see that today's freedom fighters - some ...Published: 04 Oct 2022 at 17:40hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Lindiwe Sisulu hits back at Zondo
Less than a week ago, I published an opinion piece that captures the importance of where ordinary South Africans find themselves.This opinion piece is my contribution to a conversing South Afr...Published: 12 Jan 2022 at 23:35hrs | | by Lindiwe Sisulu
Isn't it embarrassing that last smooth transfer of power in Zimbabwe occurred during colonial Rhodesia?
For some strange reason, I did not feel the urge to watch the live broadcast of Zambia's new president Hakainde Hichilema's inauguration today - in spite of this being one of the few moments of tremen...Published: 24 Aug 2021 at 21:02hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chamisa won't rule Zimbabwe, vows Chiwenga
Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga yesterday vowed that MDC leader Nelson Chamisa will never take over as president, saying no opposition leader will ever rule the country.Addressing Zanu-PF ...Published: 25 Nov 2018 at 09:00hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Christians should stand against oppression and injustice
As Pastor Evan Mawarire's trial continues today, the ever-persistent question of a Christian's role in standing up against oppression and injustice continues to dog society.Should Christians b...Published: 21 Apr 2017 at 12:19hrs | 8 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Is African the waste bin of dysfunctional leaders?
Each day that I watch international news, I become more and more disenchanted to be an African, as where else in the civilised world would one encounter a leader who brutalises his or her own people j...Published: 12 Jul 2016 at 07:25hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Street kids' claiming late Mujuru's amassed loot - idea of restorative justice is appealing!
The late General Solomon Mujuru is believed to have been one of the country's richest persons when he died. Now his wealth is up for grabs and, not surprisingly, many want a share of it. As many as 9...Published: 08 Apr 2015 at 14:41hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
An Agenda for Tsvangirai's MDC-T
The MDC was formed by the labour movement working in solidarity with the student, constitutional, and church movement and civil society in Zimbabwe. It was a response to a system of oppression and sup...Published: 16 Jul 2014 at 21:26hrs | | by Douglas Togaraseyi Mwonzora
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