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By Prof Changamire A day is a very long time in politics. Yesterday (01 November, 2016), Zimbabwe’s Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education threw the mother of all tantrums. A long scathing plethora of accumulated threats to sue every key influential figure in government. From fellow cabinet member, Minister Chris Mushowe, to President Mugabe’s spokesperson […]
By Mutsa Murenje It is my sincere and earnest hope that we are all still aware of this fact: We are yet to realise recognition of our fundamental human rights and equality of opportunities. This is 36 (almost 37) years after independence. We are still not free. As I am writing this, I do so […]
By Busi Khumalo Ever wondered how much a weave costs? Well, these days women invest in good quality hair extensions that can last them years if taken care of very well. The key word is “care”. If washed correctly, dried correctly and conditioned, hair extensions can last for a long time. So many women feel […]
By Leo Igwe A court in Kano state in Northern Nigeria has acquitted five persons who were arrested in connection with the killing of a Christian female trader, Bridget Agbahime, from Southern Nigeria. She was murdered on June 2 at Kofai Wambai market after some exchanges with some Muslims. Her killers attacked her with dangerous […]
By Tapiwa Kapurura The Zimbabwe bond note issue has now moved from Orange to Red. Critics have poured out their sentiments. Release dates keep moving. The President acted outside the Constitution and the imposed 180 day SI was rushed, unilateral and unnecessary. The bond note has been given a misleading name. It’s not supposed to […]
By Edgar Gweshe Following the decision by the Zimbabwean government to impose bond notes, Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) on November 7, 2016 convened a Civic Society Organizations (CSOs) coordinating meeting aimed at exploring civic society’s role in mapping the way forward in light of the government’s unilateral decision. The coordinating meeting was attended by […]
Dear Mr. Chokuda I wish to thank you for making it clear that Zimbabweans in the Diaspora are entitled to contribute views on any issue before Parliament. However, I would like to register concern that many Zimbabweans in the Diaspora may not have been aware, and perhaps it is not too late to use the media […]
By Patti Domm | CNBC | Wall Street has made it clear it favors Democrat Hillary Clinton over Republican, and there’s plenty of history to show why that could be the case. Even though some of her policies may not appeal to investors, she is seen as being a known entity who would be more […]
By Simon Allison | Daily Maverick | Morgan Tsvangirai lives in a very nice house. It’s a grey, two-storey mansion in the heart of one of Harare’s most exclusive suburbs, complete with imposing pillars, sweeping driveway, and a putting green. From here, gazing out onto the manicured lawns that are beginning to show just a […]
Controversial Malawian preacher, ‘Prophet’ Shepherd Bushiri, has sensationally claimed that Zimbabwe’s State Security minister and Beitbridge East Member of Parliament Kembo Mohadi will be promoted and he will soon wear a crown. In a bizarre encounter Bushiri told Mohadi that there were attempts to kill the Zanu PF politician but that nothing would happen to […]