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Zimbabwe has the highest literacy rate in Africa, what stuff and Nonsense!
Even if he (Mnangagwa) were to die, Cabinet meetings would still be held at his grave at National Heroes Acre: the nation was told this today 17.07.2024. Such visceral statements are uttered unchallen...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 14:56hrs | 738 | by Nomazulu Thata
History of organised violence, torture in Zimbabwe (1972-2020)
ON Wednesday May 24, 2023, I joined a panel of human rights defenders to reflect on the problem of organised violence and torture in Zimbabwe.This was during the launch of the report A Short H...Published: 01 Jun 2023 at 06:46hrs | 1 | by Dzikamai Bere
Draconian PVO Bill passed, shrinking democratic space to a singularity point. CCC will participate in 2023, regardless. Why?
"Zimbabwe democratic space narrows ahead of 2023 polls" screamed the Bulawayo24 article!"In December alone, critical developments that undermine democracy have unfolded. Most notably, th...Published: 27 Dec 2022 at 19:14hrs | 1 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
ZimRights national director says Zimbabwe heading towards bloodbath
ZIMBABWE is faced with a multifaceted economic, political and social crisis. Observers say the challenges bedevilling the country will likely get worse ahead of the 2023 general elections as rival pol...Published: 20 Aug 2022 at 17:03hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
CCC congress debate: Whither democracy?
THE Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) was built around Morgan Tsvangirai's personality. It is personality politics or personality cultism. Similarly, Zanu-PF under the late former president Robert ...Published: 06 May 2022 at 19:28hrs | | by Faith Zaba
Zimbabwe Youths to kickout Zanu-PF
If Zambian youths did it so can Zimbabwean youths, they went in their numbers to vote for change and reshape the future of their beloved country in the recently ended Presidential elections. Opp...Published: 22 Aug 2021 at 09:11hrs | 2 | by Prince Njagu
United opposition can defeat Zanu-PF
THERE are three keys to defeating Zanu-PF at the polls in 2023.The first key is the formation of a united opposition. By showing that they are willing to change themselves in order to change t...Published: 19 Aug 2021 at 06:44hrs | 1 | by Zunde
Tsvangirai was convinced: Only a united opposition will defeat ZANU PF at the polls
Since its inception in 2013, ZUNDE has been unfailingly committed to building a free, democratic, peaceful and prosperous Zimbabwe characterised by good governance and the rule of law. Fundamental to ...Published: 18 Aug 2021 at 12:13hrs | 1 | by Denis Moyo Hunt
Zanu-PF using psychological warfare
IN psychology, the brain can be conditioned or swayed into thinking in a certain direction by suggestive prompts either negative or positive by striking nerves.We get coded or get tuned like a...Published: 20 May 2021 at 06:39hrs | 3 | by Zimbabwe Liberation Movement
Zimbabwe army deserters fight deportation from Botswana
AT LEAST 300 Zimbabwean political refugees, some of them army deserters, are fighting imminent deportation from Botswana.They fled to Botswana in 2008 during a violent election season that for...Published: 24 Feb 2021 at 16:52hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
MDC Alliance National Executive member Arrested
MDC Alliance National Executive member and People Power leader Makomborero Haruzivishe has been arrested in Harare along Seke Road today.Youth Assembly National Secretary-General Ostalos Sizib...Published: 17 Feb 2021 at 20:33hrs | | by Fanuel Chinowaita
Comrade Albert Matapo further exposes himself: Cannot stand critique!
This is exactly what we mean when we say we have too many pseudo revolutionaries in our midst masquerading as genuine liberators of our time. It is desperation to entertain Matapo's dreams about the f...Published: 05 Feb 2021 at 17:59hrs | 2 | by Nomazulu Thata
Uneducated white man named Democratic Alliance leader
Democratic Alliance (DA), South Africa's largest opposition party, has elected John Steenhuisen as its new leader.The 44-year-old, who has acted as interim party leader since its first Black l...Published: 01 Nov 2020 at 18:19hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Students lock-up Impala Car Rental
Placard-waving students on Thursday staged a demonstration outside an Impala Car Rental motor spares shop in central Harare, before chain-locking it.The students accused the company of being b...Published: 15 Oct 2020 at 20:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's attempt to mutilate the Constitution must be resisted!
The Constitution of the Republic of Zimbabwe cost millions of USD dollars and time under the COPAC banner. The Constitution was put to a referendum and Zimbabweans across the political divided voted f...Published: 01 Sep 2020 at 19:50hrs | 3 | by Alex Muzuva
Mnangagwa must beware of people power
Zimbabweans notice with sadness the blatant violent violation of their constitutional right to peacefully demonstrate against a government that has totally failed to manage their affairs.On Au...Published: 30 Aug 2019 at 08:34hrs | | by Zanda Shumba
Chamisa's youths want Mnangagwa gone before 2023
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa cannot remain in power until the next election set for 2023 while Zimbabweans continue to suffer, MDC youth assembly chairperson Obey Sithole has said.The tough ta...Published: 30 Jun 2019 at 09:16hrs | 1 | by newzimbabwe.com
The death of Dr Dumiso Dabengwa - A fiting tribute to an enigma
1. Paying tribute to an enigma I was on a bus on Thursday morning, the 24th May 2019, travelling through Botswana from Kwa Bulawayo, Mthwakazi when news abo...Published: 30 May 2019 at 15:45hrs | 6 | by Dr Mpiyesizwe Churchill Guduza
Why the govt's call for national unity will fail
CALLS for national unity have been commonplace in the past two decades, but have taken on a new urgency since November 2017.However, since November 2017, and the coup, these calls are increasi...Published: 10 May 2019 at 14:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
National Reclamation Assembly confronts 'junta'!
There was pandamonium at President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Munhumutapa offices as leadership of the National Reclamation Assembly stormed the building with their petition addressed to him and the interna...Published: 02 Mar 2019 at 07:04hrs | 2 | by Advocate Walter Nyabadza
'I am not after personal power' says Chamisa
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has said that his struggle against ZANU PF is not about personal power but about achieving a Zimbabwe where there is happiness, justice and peace."For me, it is not a...Published: 22 Nov 2018 at 09:48hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chamisa’s dictatorial tendencies exposed
Following the confirmation of President Mnangagwa's election victory by the Constitutional Court and his subsequent inauguration last month, the nation had one eye on the unfolding mayoral elections a...Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 06:46hrs | 1 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Is Mnangagwa going the Yahya Jammeh-way?
As 30 July poll beckons, the atmosphere flares up as parties crisscross the lengths and breadths of the country soliciting votes from a poverty-ridden electorate. All candidates mete out plans to revi...Published: 18 Jul 2018 at 15:43hrs | 1 | by Benny Gudo
Chigumba reminds me of Tobaiwa Mudede
Priscilla Chigumba reminds me of Tobaiwa Mudede- arrogant, Zanu PF sympathiser. A man who presided over biased elections for years.What Mnangagwa fails to realise is that he is a coup presiden...Published: 16 Jul 2018 at 14:46hrs | 2 | by Dr. Gus Manatsa
The importance of responsible leadership
There is a well-known saying in politics that the "perfect is the enemy of the good". This means that while there are unreasonably high expectations for a certain politician or policy to be perfect, w...Published: 23 Apr 2018 at 10:24hrs | | by Mike, Harare
Zimbabwe opposition can win 'if it overwhelms polls'
Former president Robert Mugabe's attempts to stay in the limelight and a new party formed with his blessing could be good for the opposition in Zimbabwe's upcoming elections, #ThisFlag pastor Evan Maw...Published: 20 Apr 2018 at 11:11hrs | | by Carien Du Plessis
Mnangagwa's False Dawn
After 37 years of Mugabe's rule, Zimbabwe finally had a forced transition through a mixture of people power, political pressure and military intervention. The forced transition gave birth to the...Published: 27 Dec 2017 at 23:45hrs | 2 | by Darlington Nyambiya.
Will Zimbabweans be able to free themselves from the clutches of the military?
The structure and culture of an institution or indeed a country, follows its strategy and vision. The tools you choose to use must be suited for and in sync with your purpose and the goals you set out...Published: 10 Dec 2017 at 06:12hrs | 1 | by Mathabelazitha/Anvil
Zimbabwe after the party - The hangover
Let me start with a proviso. This article is not an attempt to discredit the legacy of Robert Mugabe's 37 years at the helm of government in Zimbabwe; nor is it a soft-focus ploy to belittle the milli...Published: 10 Dec 2017 at 06:05hrs | 1 | by Tula Dlamini
18 November march - A reflection of the national pulse
Zimbabweans from all walks of life ebulliently marched in Harare demanding the resignation of the recalcitrant President Mugabe. The march was a reflection of the national pulse. The exuberance, the j...Published: 22 Nov 2017 at 15:36hrs | | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira
Mugabe refuses to stand down - What are the options
Despite a popular show of people power demanding Mugabe to step down, he has stuck to his guns arguing that he is an elected president and in terms of the Zimbabwe Constitution he has a mandate until ...Published: 19 Nov 2017 at 10:42hrs | 1 | by Lloyd Msipa
The fall of the Zimbabwe dictator is gathering speed
A soft political coup led by G40 has taken place in Zimbabwe. The dictatorship of Robert Mugabe and his patronage political machine linked to the liberation struggle is now crumbling at a fast pace dr...Published: 15 Nov 2017 at 08:15hrs | 1 | by Themba Mthethwa
Tsvangirai's speech at the launch of the MDC Alliance
Introduction We gather here today having listened to your solemn plea for unity amongst the democratic forces in the country. While all the democratic voice...Published: 05 Aug 2017 at 17:00hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Nelson Chamisa's talking points at a SAPES Policy Dialogue forum
MDC-T Vice President Hon advocate Nelson Chamisa's talking points at a SAPES Policy Dialogue forum Harare, 11 May 2017 ...Published: 12 May 2017 at 13:03hrs | 13 | by Staff Reporter
Mark and avoid them
Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. Romans 16:17There is something which is very impor...Published: 21 Feb 2017 at 06:16hrs | | by Prophet Makandiwa
MDC is an idea which cannot be erased- Tapiwa Mashakada
MDC-T senior official Tapiwa Mashakada has warned critic that his party is an idea which cannot be erased and those who think it will collapse are day dreaming.He said people power and m...Published: 13 Feb 2017 at 05:36hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Sadc must use Ecowas way to tackle Mugabe
Following Ecowas' sustained pressure that has forced Gambia's former authoritarian leader Yahya Jammeh into exile in Equatorial Guinea after his crushing poll defeat, analysts and opposition parties s...Published: 24 Jan 2017 at 06:24hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans Unite!
Since 1980, Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and his ZANU PF "B Team" have demonstrated beyond reasonable doubt that they are grossly incompetent to deal with public affairs. History will ju...Published: 12 Jan 2017 at 23:08hrs | 16 | by Charles Moyo
Anger at the Mugabes' lavish use of tax money
The First Family's holiday break in the Far East has already been branded a PR disaster after the couple allegedly salted away millions for the annual jamboree after scaling back financial perks f...Published: 11 Jan 2017 at 13:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's sauntering political mediocrity
The opening of the New Year - and we are just 11 days into it - is often marked by people of all shades and hue pontificating and divining about the moons and year ahead.Whereas in the pas...Published: 11 Jan 2017 at 05:33hrs | | by zimpapers
Tsvangirai to address mega-rally in Harare tomorrow
MDC-T President Morgan Tsvangirai will tomorrow address a mega-rally at Zimbabwe Grounds, the ceremonial home of people power in Highfield, Harare.Tomorrow's big Harare bash comes in the c...Published: 25 Nov 2016 at 13:38hrs | 1 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
Zimbabwe Is at a Tipping Point: a Close Anatomy of Zimbabwe Politics
From whichever way you look at it, Zimbabwe is at a tipping point. The level of discontent with the political class has reached a crisis point thanks to the betrayal of the people by Zanu Pf a...Published: 18 Sep 2016 at 20:54hrs | 2 | by Sipho Phani Sibanda
Nera confirm Western sponsorship
OPPOSITION parties under the banner, National Electoral Reform Agenda (NERA) yesterday confirmed their western sponsorship, which the Government has said is aimed at illegal regime change.This...Published: 12 Sep 2016 at 11:20hrs | | by Nqobile Tshili/Mashudu Netsianda
Mugabe dared to kill protesters
All major opposition political parties yesterday vowed to defy President Robert Mugabe's threats against demonstrations, saying they are prepared to die on the streets for their freedom.Mo...Published: 11 Sep 2016 at 13:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sadc, UN increasingly getting compelled to intervene in the deepening Zimbabwe crisis
The spate of protests that have rocked Zimbabwe are set to bring the country back into the regional and international spotlight, political commentators said.They said organisations like Sa...Published: 29 Aug 2016 at 17:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe held hostage
Zanu-PF replicates many of the doctrines that defined the Rhodesia colonial regime by devoting much of its energy to victimize and demobilize the popular constituency that brought the independence...Published: 26 Aug 2016 at 21:10hrs | 29 | by Themba Mthethwa
Social media: more than a political devil's workshop
There is an ongoing debate around the issue of social media in Zimbabwe at the moment. The debate is largely political. Social media has been used by opposition political elements to unruffle the gove...Published: 12 Aug 2016 at 08:06hrs | 4 | by Tichaona Zindoga
WATCH: The moment riot police fled protestors carrying flowers
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ANC defeat is not regime change conspiracy but people power - nyika vanhu
For all the claim by the African nationalists that they were fighting to end white colonial oppression and exploitation and for freedom, liberty, justice, human rights and dignity and economic emancip...Published: 08 Aug 2016 at 14:33hrs | | by Nomusa Garikai
DARE Statement On Heroes Day
Once again we celebrate the selfless sacrifice of Zimbabweans who left different occupations and chose to fight colonialism and injustice.Today we remember that gallant and brave daughter who de...Published: 08 Aug 2016 at 06:58hrs | | by DARE
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