Opinion

Stanley Gama - What has our country been reduced to by this merciless Zanu PF regime? This is the question many people, young and old have been asking. When the angry and long-suffering people of Zimbabwe meet journalists they also ask us what we are doing to expose the rot that has seen them reduced to paupers when at independence all looked rosy.

Professor Gerhard Kemp - Since it is conceivable that Grace Mugabe might visit South Africa again in future it’s worth reviewing the rules, considerations and implications of diplomatic immunity. Grace Mugabe was neither a visiting head of state or government, nor a diplomat representing her country – both of which would have qualified her for diplomatic immunity.

Patson Dzamara - "For a number of years Zimbabwe has been meandering in the corridors of confusion, leadership failure and despondency. Lurching from one crisis to another and perpetually yearning for the ever elusive prospect of a transition has become the norm for the nation which was once the breadbasket of Africa."

A tribute by Justice Benjamin Paradza - "The passing of Cde George Rutanhire prompts us to reflect on where we came from and where we are going to. Somewhere in the Game of Thrones, it is mentioned that it is not the business of the lion to concern itself with opinions of the sheep. Cde George, as we affectionately knew him, was, during my time, the lion and one of the most respected commanders and members of the General Staff. Even the late General Vitalis Zvinavashe (alias Fox Corner / Sheba Gava) who succeeded Solomon Mujuru and preceded Constantino Chiwenga as defence forces commander, saluted Cde George."

Brian N. Sigauke - Last week, the nations of Zimbabwe and South Africa were left enthralled by the events that occurred in a posh hotel in Johannesburg between a First Lady and a model. Since this story is in the public domain, I will go for the jugular and spare you the agony of the details.