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Zimbabwe's future is debated in the city but decided in the village
THE electoral lines have been drawn as we face the impending reckoning of the August 23 general election. Intra-party squabbles have been settled regarding who will be the torch bearer in what ward or...Published: 25 Jun 2023 at 18:23hrs | 14 | by Ntando Dumani
Chamisa closes out Bulawayo big names
CONFUSION engulfed the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) when all Bulawayo Members of Parliament and councillors who were not recalled had a shock of their lives yesterday when their name...Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 08:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ZCTU urges government not to evoke painful Gukurahundi memories
ZIMBABWE Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has urged authorities to be tactical enough to prevent the evoking of sad Gukurahundi memories by bringing to book all perpetrators behind instigating politica...Published: 19 Oct 2022 at 06:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Western countries trying all tricks to remove Zanu-PF from power
AS the clock ticks towards the 2023 harmonised elections, which some have described as "crunch" (interestingly all polls since 2008 have been dubbed as such!), Zimbabweans should brace for more shocks...Published: 29 Jul 2022 at 06:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Zanu-PF UK and Europe convened in Midlands
ZANU PF UK AND ENGLAND had their first post-COVID general meeting on Saturday in Northampton Midlands in England. The meeting came when the President of Zimbabwe cde Emerson Dambudzo MNANGAGWA is mark...Published: 19 Sep 2021 at 09:13hrs | 6 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
War vets expose Zanu-PF terror campaign
DISGRUNTLED veterans of the 1970s liberation war yesterday accused President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his government of neglecting them, in a development signalling deepening ructions in Zanu-PF....Published: 31 Aug 2021 at 06:16hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa has betrayed us'
DISGRUNTLED liberation war veterans have drawn daggers against President Emerson Mnangagwa accusing him of betraying them.The easily irritable former freedom fighters say by failing to give th...Published: 31 Aug 2021 at 06:06hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Every Zimbabwean can be very rich without political inclination
I was going through my WhatsApp messages and my eyes were blinded by this message below. I felt it will be helpful to all of us if we are to read. I stole some of the advices.Many times I am c...Published: 06 Jul 2021 at 13:30hrs | 3 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Chamisa left shell shocked by ED's achievements
The policies and programs of Zimbabwean government under ZANU PF wield enormous influence on National development progress and the ultimate goal towards 2030 vision. Despite the little manoeuvring spa...Published: 05 Jun 2021 at 18:16hrs | 1 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Prison break at Chikurubi, Mamombe escapes prison?
In the past week there has been a serious talk about how Johanna Mamombe who is in a remand prison was treated. The issue was bordering on the video clip ...Published: 25 Apr 2021 at 06:06hrs | 3 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
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
Zimbabwe scores high in Africa electricity regulatory rankings
Zimbabwe has recorded an impressive performance in the latest Electricity Regulatory Index 2020 advancing from 21st position out of 34 participants in 2019 to sixth position in 2020 out of 36....Published: 24 Nov 2020 at 21:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sikhala says, 'Zimbabwe has reached tipping point'
ZENGEZA West Member of Parliament Job Sikhala celebrated his 48th birthday on Friday. The politician was recently arrested and charged with inciting violence ahead of the abortive July 31 protests. He...Published: 02 Nov 2020 at 05:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Why Fadzayi Mahere joined Chamisa bandwagon
Prominent lawyer Fadzayi Mahere saw her stock rise in the run-up to last year's harmonised elections after launching an audacious campaign as an independent candidate for Mt Pleasant constituency....Published: 23 Jun 2019 at 21:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
The acquittal of chivayo puts the justice system on the spot
JEROME FRANK, a mid-20th-century legal thinker, is said to have claimed that justice is a function of what the judge had for breakfast. Don't let their black robes, serious miens and pledges of fealty...Published: 24 Mar 2019 at 06:24hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
ED and Chamisa must not use the cyclone as a tool for political mileage
Traumatic events, including natural disasters, are distressing. Strong reactions immediately after the event are very common. Fear, sadness, guilt and anger are all common emotions felt by children, t...Published: 19 Mar 2019 at 14:03hrs | 1 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zimbabwe likely to return some land to white farmers?
The Zimbabwean government is likely to give back some land to white farmers, after a land audit is set to be completed in March.The audit, which is being carried out across the country, seeks ...Published: 11 Feb 2019 at 14:31hrs | | by Business Day
Government finalising land audit
AGRICULTURE deputy minister Douglas Karoro told Parliament on Thursday that government plans to wrap up its nationwide land use audit next month and, thereafter, redistribute idle land to needy farmer...Published: 09 Feb 2019 at 07:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's government set to redistribute land to all
In a new development, the government has announced that it would repossess all idle land and redistribute it to deserving farmers irrespective of their race and colour.Douglas Karoro, the Depu...Published: 07 Feb 2019 at 08:07hrs | 38 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa has failed to break from the past'
MDC secretary for justice and legal affairs Innocent Gonese has raised concern over what he called was the "lack of rule of law" in the country, saying the nation had witnessed an alarming level of hu...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 08:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe government lacks competent P.R and proper research
From my own assessment and analysis it is important as an academic to make such recommendations and submissions basing on factual writings and credible information to improve the performance of govern...Published: 09 Jan 2019 at 12:06hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Zim government lacks competent P.R and proper research
From my own assessment and analysis it is important as an academic to make such recommendations and submissions basing on factual writings and credible information to improve the performance of govern...Published: 07 Jan 2019 at 20:31hrs | 1 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Kasong Kejecha causes consternation
Little-known Zanu-PF music hype man Admire Sanyanga Sibanda has released Mushana PaJecha in what looks like a bid to discredit dancehall singer Winky D's lyrical state of the nation address titled Kas...Published: 09 Dec 2018 at 07:05hrs | 3 | by Staf reporter
2019 National Budget requires everyone's support, commitment
Zimbabweans of various walks of life reacted in a mixed manner to the 2019 National Budget which was announced by the Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Professor Mthuli Ncube last week. ...Published: 26 Nov 2018 at 19:20hrs | 1 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Foreign Bulawayo mayor calls on councillors and residents to unite
BULAWAYO deputy mayor, Councillor Tinashe Kambarami has called on councillors and residents to unite and focus on developing the city saying the era of dirty politics has been left behind.Spea...Published: 23 Sep 2018 at 08:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa to be offered government perks
A top government official has revealed President Emmerson Mnangagwa had, up his sleeve, a pending constitutional amendment that could see opposition leader Nelson Chamisa offered government perks as l...Published: 03 Sep 2018 at 12:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Courts have a duty to defend public good - Bajila
MDC Alliance official Descent Bajila has said outside interpretation of the law, courts also have duty to defend something called "the public good"."In today's sitting, the Con Court itself is...Published: 22 Aug 2018 at 07:15hrs | 4 | by Stephen Jakes
Divisions rock Zanu-PF
A FIERCE fight over the Karoi council chairmanship has broken out in Zanu-PF with two potential candidates gunning for the top post.According to party insiders, outgoing finance committee chai...Published: 20 Aug 2018 at 06:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Walter Nqabeni Mthimkhulu, legendary political activist and would-be hero (1940-2018)
This piece is being sent out on 14 August 2018, the last day of the long Heroes Day weekend of the year in Zimbabwe. This is barely two weeks after the country's critical presidential, parliamen...Published: 14 Aug 2018 at 23:04hrs | 29 | by Dr Strike Mkandla
Mnangagwa to meet opposition leaders
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to meet leaders of 84 local political parties as the leader expands engagement efforts to ensure the country delivers free and fair elections later this year....Published: 18 Feb 2018 at 07:24hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Govt takes heed of cancer patients' plight
The government has taken heed of the plight of cancer patients who are bearing the burden of paying exorbitant costs of chemotherapy and has committed to review the cost.This was revealed by P...Published: 18 Feb 2018 at 07:09hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Cainos Chingombe deserves town clerk post
It is a very disappointing thing that Kasukuwere and the Local Government Board which has the political muscles and influence of who should occupy the town clerk post for have disappointed the whole n...Published: 29 Nov 2017 at 17:04hrs | 3 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Zimbabwe lacks foreign direct investment whilst leaders are obsessed with power
For how long are we going to remain in this jungle of toxic politics which have a negative impact on our economy? Honestly Zanu PF has a mountain to climb on the issue of our ailing economy when leade...Published: 24 Oct 2017 at 17:08hrs | 1 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo (PhD candidate)
Of elections, media space, donor and mental slavery
Zimbabwe is a small country with a small population of about 15 million people, most of whom are youth, young, vibrant and energetic,but with no employment. It's a peaceful country compared to her sis...Published: 25 Jun 2017 at 16:40hrs | | by Tendai Mazenge
YARD condemns violence perpetrated by youths at Davies hall, Bulawayo
The use of violence to settle political scores that was witnessed yesterday in Bulawayo must be condemned with the strongest terms. According Prof PLO Lumumba "democracy is a competition of ideas and ...Published: 22 May 2017 at 22:01hrs | 4 | by Delight Benge
'Chiwenga should be charged,' says opposition
COMMANDER of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces General Constantino Chiwenga has broken his oath of office and the values of the country's Constitution as a serving soldier, and should be charged, opposi...Published: 13 Apr 2017 at 06:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Open letter to Robert Mugabe - from ex-Cabinet minister Nkosana Moyo
Dear Mr President,Since I came to your office to tender my resignation in 2001, you and I have not had any occasion to interact or communicate. I hope, however, you will still recall one of th...Published: 19 Feb 2017 at 23:10hrs | 3 | by Dr Nkosana Moyo
Zanu PF Okays environmental degradation at Kafusi Dam in Gwanda South
ZAPU is dismayed with the abuse of both people and environment in Chief Mathe's Kafusi area of Gwanda South. There is serious environmental degradation in the area thanks to ZANU PF's shenanigans of p...Published: 07 Oct 2016 at 16:42hrs | | by Iphithule Thembani Maphosa
Zhangazha say it directly and clearly: Zimbabwe needs socialist ideology
Zipra Song in FC Camp: "Kuyini isocialism? Sizo lima santando, sivhume santando, ukulume okufunayo lawe, yiyo leyo inhlalakahle ye socialism. Bayakhalo bhuzhwa bonke" ngoba bayayesaba isoc...Published: 22 Sep 2016 at 11:16hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
Police question Zapu youth leader
ZAPU regional spokesperson and youth leader Mr Iphithule Maphosa was yesterday picked up for questioning in connection with the defacing of road signs along Robert Mugabe Way in Bulawayo.Resid...Published: 26 Aug 2016 at 06:54hrs | | by Pamela Shumba
'Mugabe has lost authority'
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe has lost the authority to regulate activities in both the ruling Zanu-PF and government to the extent of allowing anarchy, Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association...Published: 20 Aug 2016 at 10:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Moyo pens open letter to Mugabe
Dear Mr President, Since I came to your office to tender my resignation in 2001, you and I have not had any occasion to interact or communicate. I hope, however, you will still recall one of t...Published: 22 Jul 2016 at 08:26hrs | 1 | by Nkosana Moyo
Where is Zanu PF voice in all this?
Where is Zanu-PF voice in all this?Charity MaodzaOne would learn true patriotism if he attends a function organized by the Western embassies, especially their national days and receptions of a...Published: 11 Jul 2016 at 14:38hrs | | by Charity Maodza
Tsvangirai crying more than the bereaved
Following last week's tiff between war veterans and the law enforcement agents, some crocodile tears streamed down the cheeks of the MDC-T and its allies in the civic society. They cried more than the...Published: 24 Feb 2016 at 05:30hrs | 1 | by Tafara Shumba
Mujuru's non-existent party
The beauty about an argument that has an encompassing, hard-to-fault, premise is that its detractors end up validating it, fortifying it. Responses to my instalment on the People First project last we...Published: 26 Sep 2015 at 16:38hrs | 4 | by Nathaniel Manheru
Mugabe blasts corrupt judges
President Mugabe has slammed corrupt judges whom he accused of abusing their professional independence to make biased decisions in pursuit of certain political agendas. In a speech read on his behalf ...Published: 28 Aug 2015 at 06:48hrs | | by Daniel Nemukuyu
Zanu-PF to grab Bhasikiti's farm
Zanu PF provincial committee in Masvingo has announced that it is taking back a citrus farm given to former Minister of State for Masvingo, Kudakwashe Bhasikiti because he has been expelled from the p...Published: 15 Jun 2015 at 11:56hrs | | by Staff Reporter
ZUNDE will not be intimidated nor discouraged
Following ZUNDE's successful launch in Harare a few days ago which was covered extensively by both private and public media, some have started questioning the wisdom of forming yet another political p...Published: 07 Jun 2015 at 18:02hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
MDC-T politicises Dzamara's disappearance
The missing of Itai Dzamara, a journalist-cum MDC-T activist, has been unnecessarily politicised. Our parliamentarians have actually misplaced priority in parliament this week and spent precious ...Published: 13 Mar 2015 at 17:01hrs | 1 | by John Sigauke
Has Bosso finally capitulated?
Wothi ngizidlulele mina:Excavating snippets of the obscured Zimbabwean football landscape: Has Bosso finally capitulated?Today I have decided to write a brief about the interesting histor...Published: 12 Nov 2014 at 12:46hrs | 1 | by Tshepo Mabalane Mabalane
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