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Rev. Dongo, so you'll gladly accept cash from the Devil just to avoid looking for money?
As the saying goes, the love of money is the root of all evil - and it seems some so-called "churches" are finding that temptation far too irresistible.It is astonishing - and frankly heartbre...Published: 18 hrs ago | 561 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Tagwirei down but not out, resurfaces in Epworth
Prominent businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei has resurfaced in the political arena just days after suffering a significant setback at the hands of Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga and, unexpectedly, P...Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 20:21hrs | 2412 | by Staff reporter
Surely, what lessons in business success can Tagwirei teach our youth?
Our youth are the greatest asset to our nation's future, and we cannot afford to lead them astray.Zimbabwe is a nation desperate for authentic leadership, especially for its youth. ...Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 11:24hrs | 282 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Real empowerment means financial independence, not state handouts
The truth will set us free.President Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent unveiling of a US$500,000 cash payout to war veterans, under the guise of the War Veterans Empowerment Fund, has ignited widesp...Published: 07 Jun 2025 at 19:06hrs | 453 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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 celebra...Published: 31 May 2025 at 19:31hrs | 3101 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe's new politics of fraud
IN Zimbabwe, politics is no longer just the art of the possible.It has become the science of the scam.From boreholes to buses, roads to resettlement deeds, today's governance is not me...Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:23hrs | 546 | by Staff reporter
Why Zimbabweans should worry about our relationship with Belarus
How is it that Zimbabwe consistently chooses to engage with questionable figures?President Emmerson Mnangagwa is in Minsk for a working visit, marking his third trip to Belarus since assuming ...Published: 12 May 2025 at 19:32hrs | 726 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chivayo's lavish gifts to Jah Prayzah nears US$1 million
Flamboyant and controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has reportedly lavished close to US$1 million in cars and cash on Jah Prayzah, making the award-winning musician the largest beneficiary of th...Published: 11 May 2025 at 16:39hrs | 930 | by Staff reporter
Public uproar over Zimbabwe MPs' upmarket stands
The Ministry of Local Government has issued a statement defending members of Parliament (MPs) accused of being part of a controversial land grab scheme that could see them receive between 300sqm and 1...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:36hrs | 156 | by Staff reporter
Stop dismissing and arresting everyone who criticises the president
45 years on, Zimbabwe is perhaps the only country where even the Vice President cannot publicly declare an ambition to be the next President without facing severe consequences. Under Robert Mugabe's r...Published: 06 Mar 2025 at 20:32hrs | 687 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
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 successio...Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 08:07hrs | 2264 | by Rev Kenneth Mtata
Climate finance and mismanagement in Zimbabwe: Bridging the gap between promises and accountability
As the world grapples with the escalating climate crisis, financial commitments to support developing nations in climate change mitigation and adaptation have taken center stage in international negot...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 17:40hrs | 253 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe chiefs to receive bonuses raising controversy
In a move that is likely to spark debate, Zimbabwe's traditional chiefs are set to receive bonuses just two months after they were gifted twin-cab vehicles worth millions of dollars. The decision come...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:58hrs | 370 | by Staff reporter
'Party activists contributed 40% to human rights violations'
A recent report from the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) has revealed that 40% of the human rights violations reported by community members between July and September 2024 can be attribu...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 09:02hrs | 157 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's mythical 3,9m registered members
ZIMBABWE'S ruling party claims that its membership base is growing astronomically. A cursory glance at the Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front (Zanu-PF)'s cell registers shows that its sco...Published: 15 Jun 2022 at 07:38hrs | 3 | by Phillan Zamchiya
Let's not mistake gifting votes for vote-rigging
IT'S easy and convenient to shift blame from yourself.After losing two by-elections recently, the main opposition MDC has been pointing fingers in the direction of the ruling Zanu-PF party, al...Published: 26 Jul 2019 at 08:21hrs | | by Conway Tutani
'Youth will rescue Zimbabwe' - no, only strong minds will; age, war hero irrelevant and failed
It was the great Greek philosopher Socrates, 2 500 years ago, who said "STRONG MINDS DISCUSS IDEAS, AVERAGE MINDS DISCUSS EVENTS AND WEAK MINDS DISCUSS PEOPLE."Socrates lived during the golden...Published: 17 Jun 2019 at 09:16hrs | 2 | by Wilbert Mukori
Mnanganwa's Authoritarian Elections
"Busing of kids to rallies is Zanu-PF's way of creating the image of a supermajority, which signals to opponents that a contest is hopeless".- The junta knows...Published: 16 Jul 2018 at 14:44hrs | 1 | by Dr Gus Manatsa
First Lady joins philanthropist bandwagon; robbing the needy blind - her river of crocodile tears fooled me!
It is one thing when people like Bill Gates of Microsoft or Richard Branson of Virgin Planes and Trains, whose source of wealth has a traceable paper trail, become generous philanthropists. It is quit...Published: 18 Jan 2018 at 21:17hrs | 1 | by Nomusa Garikai
The beauty of democracy displayed in the United Kingdom
Elections in United Kingdom signify the beauty of Democracy, Political Parties and the People of that country must be commended for once again showing tolerance and respect for divergent views....Published: 09 Jun 2017 at 16:01hrs | 1 | by Jacob Mafume - PDP Spokesperson
Zimbabwe military posture spells electoral doom
ZIMBABWE'S 2013 constitution expressly bars serving military chiefs from dabbling in politics, but this has not stopped the senior commanders from using their lofty pedestals to do the political biddi...Published: 21 Apr 2017 at 06:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mbeki should be the last person to preach Zuma about values
That the administration of Jacob Zuma has structural flaws is no longer in dispute. But - having masterminded his accidental elevation to power - the last people to preach to Msholozi about values and...Published: 12 Apr 2017 at 20:14hrs | 2 | by Khaya S Sithole
Alfred Nikita Mangena: Unique ZAPU Soldier
Lookout "Mafela" Masuku Memorial Lecture SeriesDelivered by ZAPU President Dr. Dumiso DabengwaIbhetshu likaZulu, Fidelity Towers, Bulawayo, 28 October, 2016Distinguished GuestsColl...Published: 31 Oct 2016 at 07:08hrs | 54 | by Dumiso Dabengwa
'Joshua Nkomo saved Zimbabwe from civil war'
This year on April 5, Ibhetshu likaZulu gave me the honour to deliver the inaugural Lookout "Mafela" Masuku memorial lecture. This year is the 20th anniversary of the untimely death of Lt General Look...Published: 30 Oct 2016 at 12:17hrs | 1 | by Dumiso Dabengwa
Dabengwa endorses Mutsvangwa snub
ZAPU leader, Dumiso Dabengwa, has hailed the decision by Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (Zipra) ex-combatants to sever ties with the Christopher Mutsvangwa-led Zimbabwe National Liberation War V...Published: 28 Jun 2016 at 11:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Joshua Nkomo averted civil war in Zimbabwe
ZAPU president Dr Dumiso Dabengwa says the late national hero and former Vice-President Joshua Nkomo's unwavering commitment to unity in the face of treachery is the main reason why Zimbabwe did not g...Published: 06 Apr 2016 at 16:17hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Dumiso Dabengwa's Lookout Masuku memorial lecture
ZIMBABWE AFRICAN PEOPLE'S UNION (ZAPU) 15 JMN Nkomo Street/Connaught Avenue, Bulawayo Lookout "Mafela" Masuku Memorial Lecture Presentation Notes by ZAPU President Dr. Dumiso Dab...Published: 06 Apr 2016 at 08:18hrs | 19 | by Dr. Dumiso Dabengwa
Local content achieves much more than indigenisation
The Indigenisation Act must go because it is the wrong policy at the wrong time for the wrong reasons. For the umpteenth time, I must repeat myself that indigenisation will not inescapabl...Published: 29 Jan 2016 at 07:18hrs | | by Vince Musewe
Welcome to the patronage order of Zimbabwe
Patronage is a curse, a cancer that spreads quickly and is very difficult if not impossible to remove without killing the patient. I am not surprised at all on the latest revelations that our ...Published: 19 Sep 2015 at 14:57hrs | | by Vince Musewe
Khaya Moyo edges closer to being VP
HARARE - The newly-appointed Cabinet has received a lukewarm reception from political and social analysts, with many doubting the capacity of those appointed to turn around Zimbabwe's dwindling ...Published: 15 Sep 2013 at 14:11hrs | | by Staff Reporter
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