By Philip Mataranyika For the 10 years that I worked for Old Mutual as a sales agent and financial advisor, I was one of their most successful advisors, signing up clients, helping them with estate duty liability planning as well as business continuity planning for limited liability companies, while for others it was for business…
By General Nat Turner The government of Zimbabwe cannot continue to empower people when it empowered them already. It is now time for the beneficiaries of land reform ( mines and agriculture resources) to be productive and more productive with the resources they were given. The total beneficiaries of the agricultural land are 9 000…
By Dr Masimba Mavaza The system of imprisoning former leaders in the world was the prerogative of the French from the time of Napoleon to Sarkozi. France has become accustomed to putting former leaders on trial, but the world is welcoming a new kid on the market in South Africa. It is not only new…
By Charles Dhewa When agro-based African countries embrace a foreign currency mentality, there is a serious danger of marginalizing the majority of economic actors like farmers who do not need foreign currency for their daily needs. It becomes difficult for people to be patriotic about their currency when the reserve bank is always focusing on…
By ZIMCODD Community Resource Monitors On the 18th of February 2021, the Government of Zimbabwe through the Ministry of Health and Child Care launched the vaccination program and as at 7 July 2021, a total of 819 058 (first dose) and 579 699 Zimbabweans (second dose) had been inoculated against COVID-19. The National Vaccination Programme…
By Philip Mataranyika By the time I left Old Mutual, on the 28th of February 2001 to begin a new chapter in my life as CEO of a fledgling company, Nyaradzo, I was the most successful Old Mutual sales agent and financial advisor of all time. I had won all the awards there were to…
The life of the late Reverend Phumzile Mabizela was illustrious as evidenced by an outpouring of tributes to the departed civil society activist as well as a religious and spiritual leader. The UNESCO Regional Office for Southern Africa had kind words for the late community leader whom they described as a shining beacon of emancipation….
By António Guterres (UN Secretary-General) Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve heard a lot about global solidarity. Unfortunately, words by themselves will not end the pandemic – or curb the impact of the climate crisis. Now is the moment to show what solidarity means in practice. As G20 Finance Ministers meet in…
By Dr. Obert Mpofu The tragic elevation to glory of Former ZIPRA Commander Abraham Dumezweni Nkiwane once again reminds us that African liberation memory is increasingly becoming vulnerable as every day goes by. With many of his kind slowly departing the earth, the nation and the entire pan-African fraternity are being robbed of its historical…
By Million Belay, Bridget Mugambe on July 6, 2021 Africans have long been told that our agriculture is backward and should be abandoned for a 21st-century version of the Green Revolution that enabled India to feed itself. Western science and technology, in the form of seeds modified by science and technology, synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, petroleum-fueled machinery, and…
By Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo It is only in Zimbabwe where you find an individual buying a fleet of vehicles using proceeds from the Government ( Command Agriculture), and still walking scot-free on the streets of Harare as if nothing happened. We can only find it in this country, not anywhere else in the world. Literally,…
By Paidamoyo Muzulu THIRTY-FOUR years is a long time. A very long time for Zimbabweans who still survive with the fear of the State security boot on their necks. Unfortunately, it seems even the so-called new dispensation is reluctant to domesticate the United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment…
Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) is imploring President Emmerson Mnangagwa to censure the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) Spokesperson, Obert Gutu over his recent reckless statement over the Gukurahundi massacres. On June 23, 2021, Gutu claimed that the Gukurahundi massacres, which claimed an estimated 20 000 civilians in the Midlands and Matabeleland provinces in…
PATRICK WORMS Assisted natural processes are a recipe for success With all those well-meaning efforts to plant trees out there, the alarm is justifiably being raised that sometimes, those trees will do more harm than good. That’s why it’s helpful to start any tree project with the thought that the objective is to “regenerate with…
By Veritas The 26th of June is the International Day in Support of Torture Victims This would be a good time for Parliament to fulfil its constitutional duty to ensure that the Constitution is fully implemented by resolving that the Government should introduce a Bill against torture. All of us who share common humanity must…
By Lorraine Muwuya Murehwa is a district of Mashonaland East in Zimbabwe and it has for the past two years recorded the highest number of mysterious deaths. Most of the deaths are murder cases of passion, rituals, suicide, and culpable homicide. The questions then that arise are what could really be happening in the district…
Civil society has expressed alarm following as yet unconfirmed reports that Judge Paddington Garwe has been cited in a scam that is strategically meant to capture and dismantle the judiciary order in Zimbabwe. Abigail Mupambi, the National Coordinator of the Civic Society and Churches Joint Forum expressed great concern about claims that the George Soros…
By Nicholas Ncube Zimbabwe is a land of talented and enterprising young people who shine in whatever part of the world or endeavour they find themself in. Zimbabwe has produced talent such as the flying elephant Peter Ndlovu, Adam Ndlovu, Leeroy Gopal, Oliver Mutukudzi, Marvelous Nakamba, Fanyana Dube, Edwin Hama, Danai Gurira, Tongai Chirisa, Busi…
By Lloyd Fernando There have been countless serious miscarriages of justice in Australia, and it is of utmost importance to put the Australian legal system in order. Therefore, I had suggested to the Australian government(s) several times through emails to the effect the following, but there was no apparent manifestation of these solutions, in…
Pretoria-based politician, Tinashe Jonas, the President of Ideal Zimbabwe party today had no kind words for opposition leader Nelson Chamisa, the Political Actors Dialogue (POLAD), and reports of human rights violations in the country during his interview with Innocent Netanyahu popularly known as General Nat Turner by his followers on the Zimbabwe Political Debate platform….
By Nelson Chamisa on Zimbabwe’s Independence Day Today, the 18th of April 2021, we commemorate 41 years of Independence – an important national day in the history of our country. The importance of independence cannot be understated; for it speaks to our being, identity, nationhood and patriotism. Our independence was hard-won and fought for by…
By Marvellous Kumalo (Crisis Coalition Spokesperson) Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition is appalled by the continued weaponization of the judiciary to clamp down on dissenting voices. Our concern arises from the continued arrests and detention of opposition and civil society activists on flimsy charges. Yesterday, April 12, 2021, MDC Alliance Councilor for Ward 18, Chiredzi West,…
By Nqobizitha Khumalo (PDP Spokesperson) View From The Peephole Many of the world’s freedom fighters came through the jail – Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, Robert Mugabe, Joshua Nkomo to name but a few. In the struggle for liberty jail is the baptism of fire for many politicians. But l have made an interesting observation on…
By Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo Greetings to you, Your Excellency President Emmerson Mnangagwa. I come to you in peace and would like to share my thoughts with you. This advice will preserve your legacy and safeguard your departure in the near future in politics. Below, are my few thoughts 1. Sacrifice some of your close people…
Arts Correspondent When I think about the state of Zimbabwean musicians, my heart bleeds but looking closely at an incident that happened recently, I was made to think twice. Zimbabwe is home to some musicians with the finest ideas ever. Most of these musicians, though not popular like the so-called big 5, have the sharpest…
By Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi There has been a lot of questions on how former Vice President Cde Kembo Mohadi got his phone hacked and how the recordings were acquired. That can happen to anyone in these times of technology use. In Zimbabwe technology is our way of life. Like everything, technology has its positives…
By Dr. Raymond Chamba We are in the final phases of 60% taking control of a microsatellite manufacturing, and launch company that’s building a geostationary umbrella of low earth orbiting CubeSats and microsats laser-focused on areas of our changing interest on meteorology, urban planning, and mining intelligence. A lot of folks don’t know that’s it…
By HWPL We, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), express deep concern over the situation in Myanmar, which has caused casualties and posed grave threats to human rights. The recent efforts of the Myanmar military to suppress nonviolent protests have led to dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries. The number is…
By Charnè Hundermark As one of the leading resource-rich countries in sub-Saharan Africa, Mozambique has the potential to not only significantly advance its own socioeconomic status, but also dramatically boost economic growth throughout the region. According to the World Bank Group, regional integration helps countries to overcome divisions that impede the flow of goods, services,…
Joelson Mugari (NERA Chairman) Introduction: Elections results determine the economic growth, social index, and development of any country in the world. Elections marred by irregularities, ambiguities, violence, and disputes never give out a stable economy for the same country; hence the idea of having a stable Zimbabwe economically, socially, and developmentally. Such election results MUST…
By Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo The problem with Zimbabwe opposition is that everyone who opposes or criticizes them is labelled an agent of the State, and anyone who wants to bring advice is regarded as ” dzakutsaku”, or mutengesi. The parading of former MDC Alliance Senior member Lilian Timveous and Blessing Chebundo as ZANU (PF) members…
By Tanaka Chidora The second half of my childhood was spent in Mbare. As Mbare citizens, we were at the receiving end of jokes by those who wanted to feel better about their achievements regardless of how small those achievements were. According to them, Mbare was that place where you had to take a bath…
By Adam Molai I have noted with extreme dismay Maverick Citizen’s references to Pacific Cigarette Company and myself in its Cartel Power Dynamics in Zimbabwe “expose”. The allegations are completely untrue and without foundation. We would have made this clear had Maverick Citizen afforded Pacific Cigarette Company or myself the opportunity to respond, as required…
By Believe Tevera Tobacco contract farming in Zimbabwe does not benefit the ordinary farmer, as it turns farmers into slaves to enrich the Contracting Companies. Farmers are turned into disguised workers for the contracting companies and they are always in debt, leaving them without surplus money to recapitalize and survive. The contracting companies do not…
By Last Tarabuku As we remember the great leader Morgan Richard Tsvangirai I have a few contributions of how I know him. My contribution is based on my experience as technical staff. I will reserve the rest on his work as a trade unionist to politicians. I hope one day his history will be properly…
By Temba Mliswa Good morning to all here present, and those watching or listening online, thank you for your time in joining me this morning. My fellow Zimbabweans and compatriots, I have been following the recent disquiet on social media, where my name has been maliciously tarred with and smeared by a host of litigious…
By Nkateko Mabasa in South Africa Millennials are facing an existential crisis of purpose. Growing up will mean taking leadership responsibility for our own communities. Unbeknownst to most of us, this is the future we are the leaders of! It is clear to all of us that Millennials are struggling as grown-ups. We are adulting…
With global economic activity stymied by COVID-19 and with air travel falling dramatically, you might think this would limit global warming. You’d be wrong. In December a little-known report warned that we’re on track for a 3 degree rise in temperatures, even if existing commitments are met, smashing efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C…
By Staff Reporter The Zimbabwe Citizen Forum Leader Alex Gakanje has accused the MDC-Alliance Vice president, Tendai Biti of blocking the nation from accessing the Covid-19 relief fund resulting in the deaths and suffering of poor citizens. Speaking at a press conference in Harare on Monday, Gakanje said the current suffering of Zimbabwe and failure…
By Desire Tshuma GAMMA laboratories proprietor Professor Elopy Sibanda has urged the government to consider the safety of medical practitioners and adequately equip them with enough personal protective equipment (PPEs) so as to successfully win the battle against the deadliest Covid-19 pandemic. As the coronavirus continues to claim the lives of many people around the world,…
By Dr Raymond Chamba From early 2009 to the end of 2010 I put together a national primary health proposition under the banner Community Healthcare Options with funds that i made from BACOSSI. It was a bold proposition to roll out within 24 months 500 community primary health care centers all throughout the country. I…
By Own Correspondent Don’t be taken in by the Pakistan government’s lip-service to becoming a multi-religious society every time it promises the repair or reconstruction of a destroyed Hindu temple in that country. It just cannot mean what it says in this context. That is the way to read the recent drama in Pakistan over…
By Own Correspondent Recentlyy, facial recognition systems have made a big splash in China, spreading across the country like wildfire. The rapid acceleration of these applications in recent years has shown that 50% of the respondents think the technology is being abused while 40% suffer privacy losses due to leaks and abuse of facial information….
By Our Correspondent The Chinese regulators had launched an anti-monopoly investigation into the nation’s biggest tech company, Alibaba and its affiliate fintech Ant Group in the month of November last year. The nation’s increased scrutiny is being seen as a sense of worry by other tech giants of the country, since the Chinese President Xi…
By Our Correspondent Storytelling, creativity, artistry, and self-expression are integral elements of the entertainment industry that plays a major role in shaping the way people think and act. The entertainment industry has long been used for its potential in crafting propaganda material and influencing the masses through subliminal messaging – and more often than not,…
