Reason Wafawarova

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The man who killed a dead lion: Reason Wafawarova takes aim at Rutendo Matinyarare

In a provocative opinion piece, Reason Wafawarova questions Rutendo Matinyarare's claim that he was instrumental in removing sanctions, arguing that geopolitical realities had already rendered the policy unsustainable.

The activist, the Land Cruiser and price of dissent: When patriotism became a transaction

Reason Wafawarova says the controversy surrounding Rutendo Matinyarare and a Toyota Land Cruiser offer has revealed uncomfortable truths about money, loyalty and political activism in Zimbabwe.

Another General in the room? Not quite: (A respectful rebuttal to Gabriel Manyati’s “How Sibanda’s ascent shakes Chiwenga’s succession bid)

Political analyst Reason Wafawarova has disputed suggestions that retired General Philip Valerio Sibanda’s appointment to the ZANU PF Politburo significantly weakens Vice President Constantino Chiwenga. He argues that Chiwenga’s political strength is rooted in the 2017 military intervention and growing resistance to Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3.

The gospel according to the herdsman: When the mooing stops, the clay cow is exposed

Rutendo Benson Matinyarare, long celebrated as the chief acoustics engineer of Zimbabwe’s most delicate economic sculpture, the ZiG—now appears to have discovered an inconvenient truth: even the most beautifully crafted clay cow cannot moo indefinitely without cracking.

A respectful challenge to the Attorney-General on Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3

Attorney-General Virginia Mabhiza has issued a formal explanation of Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3), urging the public to rely strictly on the text of the gazetted Bill and its accompanying memorandum.

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Biti blasts Mnangagwa’s Constitution Amendment No. 3 after it becomes law

Tendai Biti has fiercely criticised Constitution Amendment No. 3 after President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed it into law, warning it centralises power and threatens Zimbabwe's democracy.

8 years after vowing to respect term limits, Mnangagwa signs law extending his rule

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed Constitution Amendment No. 3 into law, introducing sweeping constitutional changes despite his 2018 pledge to leave office after 10 years.

Nota Baloyi urges South African artists to boycott performances in Zimbabwe

Nota Baloyi has called on South African musicians to boycott Zimbabwe, saying artists are helping sanitise the country's leadership as online campaigns against performances intensify.

Why Thomas Mapfumo should accept Wicknell Chivayo’s US$1.5 million offer

Gabriel Manyati argues that Thomas Mapfumo should accept Wicknell Chivayo's multimillion-dollar performance offer, saying the Chimurenga icon has earned the right to financial security without sacrificing his political legacy.