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"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit."Aristotle's age-old dictum has been used and sometimes abused to the point of cliché.But whatever truth; b...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 13:02hrs | 571 | by Staff Reporter
When dark babies are not good enough! Thank you Andile: what an article!
It is a pity such articles never attract attention they deserve. Your article Andile was a good read and spot on. I do not need to seek far, why our African communities do not see the need to read it....Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 16:28hrs | 1363 | by Nomazulu Thata
Politics of ethnicity: Jumping from the pan into the fire
BELOW is a book excerpt from In Search of the Elusive Zimbabwean Dream, Volume III (Ideas and Solutions) by Professor Arthur Mutambara.President Emmerson Mnangagwa's new Cabinet shocked many b...Published: 29 Sep 2023 at 08:31hrs | 22 | by Arthur Mutambara
Nigeria's Bola Tinubu warned against attacking Niger
Usman Yusuf, a vocal Nigerian professor of Haematology-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, has warned President Bola Tinubu not to get entangled in a messy proxy geopolitical war between Nato an...Published: 17 Aug 2023 at 08:47hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Had Chamisa actually said to bring back whites he would have surely been guaranteed my vote!
I hate political correctness! I also loath not expressing what I truly feel and think - for fear of what people would think, or of a public backlash.In fact, the main reason the world ...Published: 01 Mar 2022 at 15:27hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa life Presidency proposal draws fire
THE Main Opposition MDC Alliance deputy chairperson Job Sikhala has blasted Zanu-PF's proposal to amend the constitution to allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to serve more than two terms.The ...Published: 24 Oct 2021 at 09:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Manoeuvring for new High Court Judge President starts
THREE senior Harare High Court judges - Justices Garainesu Mawadze, Martin Makonese and Mary Zimba-Dube - are fancying their chances of replacing Justice George Chiweshe as Judge President following t...Published: 06 Jun 2021 at 18:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa's secret to win 2023 revealed' boasted Mavaza - he knows, forefathers sold slaves for fistful of beads
"It is therefore difficult to be in ED's shoes this time of Zimbabwe. Every gesture he takes is compared to the former (Robert Mugabe). So his first year in office has been a year of serious compariso...Published: 03 Jun 2021 at 20:30hrs | 2 | by Nomusa Garikai
Mnangagwa's Secrets to win In 2023 Revealed
The President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has proved the world wrong. The world expected to see Zimbabwe crumble into the dust and become obsolete. But true to his word Emerson Mnangagwa h...Published: 03 Jun 2021 at 07:19hrs | 3 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Are ZANU PF and MDC shameful governance failures proving Rhodesia's Smith right that Blacks not ready to govern themselves?
There are issues that are so emotive and sensitive, that even I try my best not to provoke them unnecessarily - or, at least, tread very carefully, being alive to their potential explosiveness - nonet...Published: 02 Jun 2021 at 11:21hrs | 16 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chamisa says they've changed tact
Nelson Chamisa the opposition MDC Alliance leader says his party has tightened the criteria used to select parliamentary and local authority candidates to avoid infiltration by "fortune seekers" who d...Published: 27 Apr 2021 at 08:19hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Executive failing corruption fight
ROSA Parks is not just a name in the United States. She is a torchbearer when it comes to civil rights movements. Parks one day decided not to give her seat to a white person in a public bus. ...Published: 27 Mar 2021 at 09:27hrs | 1 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Nick Mangwana and the Medical Assassins, Did he mean any harm?
The past few days social media was awash with the news of the Permanent Secretary of Information Ndavaningi Mangwana's statement on the Medical assassins. Many sort to accuse Nick for alleging that th...Published: 26 Jan 2021 at 19:53hrs | | by Dr Masimba Masimba
Chamisa impoverishing MDC members on the altar of political correctness
A "RATIONAL economic" Zanu-PF has been masterminding massive wealth transfers to their enlightened members since 2000. The ruling party members are winning on the economic front by creating wealth whi...Published: 23 Nov 2020 at 19:58hrs | | by Brian Sedze
Does Boris Johnson bring good news to immigrants in the UK
After the election of Boris Johnson as Conservative Party leader and prime minister, what this mean to the immigrants in the UK. The British public has a negative thought about immigrants. But ironica...Published: 30 Jul 2019 at 15:05hrs | 1 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Middleton Nyoni turning in his grave: His office of excellence is reduced to despicable genital-mother insults and death treats
We are watching on the sidelines seeing the gross mismanagement of Bulawayo residents' rates payments squandered to the extent that Bulawayo City council cannot resuscitate the water works for weeks a...Published: 13 Jul 2019 at 17:50hrs | 6 | by Nomazulu Thata
ANC (South Africa) and Gukurahundi
Amhlophe to the African National Congress for resoundingly winning another term under President Cyril Ramaphosa. There is an obligation for South Africa to avoid the tribal and racist path of ot...Published: 19 May 2019 at 09:47hrs | 2 | by Sihle Ndlovu
MDC violence: A noble cause can beget savages
THE MDC Alliance’s initial reaction to their defeat in the ward by-election held in Cowdray Park, Bulawayo, last week was a classic or textbook example of denialism — the human tendency to deny re...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 06:42hrs | | by Conway Tutani
Jacob Mudenda caught offside
The MDC finds the utterances by Advocate Mudenda on the capacity of MPs to be unfortunate, reckless and disrespectful.They are an indictment on his leadership and a sad attempt to undermine ou...Published: 16 Feb 2019 at 17:32hrs | 2 | by Kucaca Phulu
Advocate Jacob Mudenda offside
The MDC finds the utterances by Advocate Mudenda on the capacity of MPs to be unfortunate, reckless and disrespectful. They are an indictment on his leadership and a sad attempt to undermine our Const...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 09:40hrs | | by Kucaca Phulu
Mnangagwa, Chamisa must find each other now
THIS is for the two protagonists of Zimbabwe's national politics — President Emmerson Mnangagwa and MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa: stop with the procrastination, swallow your pride and get with...Published: 01 Feb 2019 at 14:11hrs | | by Gabriel Manyati
Why is Zimbabwe in this situation, God of Zimbabwe where are you?
Sanctions are normally described as International relations: Punitive or restrictive measures taken, usually by several countries in concert, to pressure a country to change its certain policies. Econ...Published: 19 Jan 2019 at 10:09hrs | 2 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Which devolution Mthuli Ncube?
On the back of another, rather surprising, albeit welcome political somersault that has seen President Emmerson Mnangagwa embrace devolution, a hitherto Zanu-PF taboo, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube an...Published: 09 Dec 2018 at 07:09hrs | 1 | by Zifiso Masiye
Chamisa beaten to his game
The difference between Chamisa and ED is that ED is now playing development and focusing on the future of the nation. Chamisa is focusing on the politics and playing politics with both his party and t...Published: 25 Nov 2018 at 13:12hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mnangagwa finally breaks free of Mugabe shodow
After 56 years of working under Mugabe, ED finally breaks free from the ambits of his master and successfully established himself in one year. November has become a month which will be r...Published: 14 Nov 2018 at 07:00hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Kasukuwere and Chombo will not be convicted, this is why?
You often hear about politicians facing public corruption charges in the news. Public corruption refers to any time of instance in which a government official abuses their position of power or public ...Published: 05 Nov 2018 at 20:12hrs | 1 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zimbabwe under attack from within
It is without doubt that government is facing resistance from the civil service, a lumbering elephant of half a million workers, in carrying out its reforms.This is because civil servants are ...Published: 29 Oct 2018 at 19:34hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Beyond the fiscal policies, long term national vision is required
The political drama and the rituals that come after elections have come and gone. It is time to hit the ground running and get the country back to normalcy. The new Cabinet is well aware of the challe...Published: 17 Sep 2018 at 07:00hrs | 4 | by Tapiwa Gomo
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
'Khupe Hure?' - Let's now test Chamisa Vs Mugabe 1981 difference
I am one of many other Zimbabweans who believe that a younger President like Nelson Chamisa would change Zimbabwe for the better. I am also one of the millions of Zimbabweans who believe that if a you...Published: 24 May 2018 at 14:49hrs | 3 | by Ryton Dzimiri
Why Tuku may be more loved than Mapfumo
After receiving a rousing reception at the Robert Mugabe International Airport earlier on Thursday, Thomas Mapfumo sat sedately on one of the chairs at the Star FM's studios, ready to give what would ...Published: 22 Apr 2018 at 10:07hrs | 1 | by Staff rpeorter
Constantine Chiwenga bleaches, but why?
We indeed live in a world of post colonial times; one can even add neo-colonial time frame: it means the African mindsets in some cases are still as manipulated as before. The mindset of most Africans...Published: 20 Mar 2018 at 13:34hrs | 2 | by Nomazulu Thata
Gukurahundi: What Apology?
Whilst the issue of Gukurahundi remains emotive and certainly one that has built political careers either by design or default for some, the approach according to which a lid will finally shut it once...Published: 26 Feb 2018 at 10:50hrs | 1 | by Robert Sigauke, Political Analyst, Johannesburg
Africans' defensiveness against 'racist' comments our main weakness
Is Africa the s**th*le that United States (US) President Donald Trump was allegedly said to have called it?Well, being an African myself, based in Africa, and having no plans of ever leaving m...Published: 27 Jan 2018 at 08:17hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zipra War Vets, a disappointment! General Dumiso Dabengwa disappoints!
Zipra armed forces were once known for their political correctness, a disciplined army that was even admired the enemy of racist Smith. Peter Walls spoke highly of them: their training was outstanding...Published: 17 Dec 2017 at 17:25hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Mnangagwa to announce his new Cabinet this week
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to announce his new Cabinet team this week, which analysts say will indicate how his administration is likely to perform - amid much speculation and jockeying ...Published: 26 Nov 2017 at 15:43hrs | 1 | by staff reporter
The failures of Zanu-PF and Robert Mugabe that are visible and indisputable
While African students specializing in social sciences that promote political studies on dictatorship is growing weaker than strong, ingratiative than advisorial; there is a strong world disapproval a...Published: 13 Nov 2017 at 23:08hrs | 2 | by Andrew M Manyevere
How Zimbabwe universities can prepare for the future of work
How do you transform a dinosaur into an automated machine? This seems to be the question that universities in Zimbabwe will increasingly face in preparation for the future of work vis-à-vis the explo...Published: 13 Jul 2017 at 11:13hrs | | by Richard Mugobo
Zimbabweans are victims of 'sovereignty'
As Zimbabwe embarks on the final lap before the next elections, all indications are that it will be a repetition of the stolen 2013 polls, nodded through by an acquiescent outside world with political...Published: 25 Jun 2017 at 18:18hrs | | by Zimvigil
Unlocking the coalition conundrum
For the 2018 elections which are not very far, Zimbabwe needs nothing but an effective and genuine coalition guided by a shared vision, driven by common values, inspired by national aspirations and an...Published: 15 May 2017 at 13:23hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
What Have We Benefited From Being 'Politically Correct?'
Political correctness has evolved quite interestingly, into a common media practice and a cardinal feature of journalistic writing/urban verbal expression. In recent times, you call into a radio or TV...Published: 25 Feb 2017 at 17:11hrs | | by Nimi Princewill
It's the Zimdollar, stupid!
Gentle reader, I think it is a sheer waste of national time to focus on the collapse of ZimPF, spectacular though that may be. There was nothing unexpected about ZimPF's dramatic finale, especiall...Published: 11 Feb 2017 at 20:52hrs | 5 | by Nathaniel Manheru
Letter to Julius Malema
Dear Brother JuliusIt is one of those rare moments when we have to write somebody a letter.Many times, which is the rule rather than exception, we just tell people what we think.Just l...Published: 07 Dec 2016 at 04:49hrs | 1 | by Cde
ZANU PF supporters poisoned
ZANU PF officials and supporters have been poisoned by the culture of political correctness that has curtailed the independent thinking of its members. The party of Robert Mugabe has turned Zimbab...Published: 16 Sep 2016 at 21:56hrs | 1 | by Themba Mthethwa
MDC-T admits 2018 will not be free and flip-flops to boycott - always take part in the end
The stage is set for yet another MDC-T election boycott flip-flop. Since Mugabe blatantly rigged the July 2013 elections all the country's main opposition parties including Tsvangirai's MDC-T, PDP and...Published: 23 Aug 2016 at 20:10hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
A quick lesson in self-destruction
Sometimes what you think will save you is actually the thing that destroys you. It is unlike what Shakespeare had in mind. It's much more tragic.Because unlike the knavery Hamlet speaks of...Published: 21 Aug 2016 at 08:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dabengwa pays tribute to Zimbabwe's fallen heroes
Former freedom fighter and Home Affairs minister - Dumiso Dabengwa - has warned war veterans against taking sides with politicians at the expense of their values which he said have been demeaned....Published: 10 Aug 2016 at 21:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Dabengwa's speech at Phillimon Mabuza Memorial service
The Mabuza Family Comrades and friends of Mabuza Ladies and Gentlemen Today is a special day for the family of Philemon Mabuza, a chance to pay tribute to a good husband, fathe...Published: 08 Aug 2016 at 14:40hrs | 4 | by Dr. Dumiso Dabebgwa
FEEL its, it's here: The Tsvangi-exit moment
Ailing MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai announces his additional deputies in Harare yesterdayOn a lazy Friday where nothing seemed exciting enough after events of the past couple of days especia...Published: 16 Jul 2016 at 07:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tribalism or ethnic disharmony retards Zimbabwe's development - Part 4.3
Tapping wisdom from Zambian humanism, Tanzania's Ujamaa and German's multi-culturalism! They implemented social policies that made multiculturalism possible, coped well in integrating multiple societi...Published: 13 Jun 2016 at 22:45hrs | 3 | by Nomazulu Thata
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