In Eternal Memory of Assata Shakou In the sacred circle of Afrikan heroines,Assata Shakou rises — radiant, unyielding —among the mighty spirits of Harriet Tubman,Winnie Mandela, the Women Warriors of Dahomey,and the countless known and unknown daughters of the Revolution. Assata — mother of freedom’s children,teacher to some young Afrikans…
It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that we receive the sad news of the passing of His Excellency Raila Amolo Odinga — a true son of Africa, a fearless democrat, and a steadfast friend of Zimbabwe. Seven years ago, Raila Odinga mourned the passing of his dear…
By Jacob Ngarivhume- This is Sakubva Hospital at Matida Hostel in Mutare. From the outside, it looks abandoned — the fence is gone, the benches in the waiting area are broken, and the place resembles a ghost facility rather than a public health institution. Sakubva once offered a full range…
By Isaac Makomichi- What is it that Zimbabweans feel or think each time they see their Vice President Rtd General Chiwenga Leadership Principles of VP Chiwenga Introduction:Vice President Chiwenga is a respected statesman and senior retired army general, he leads with integrity, compassion, and a strong commitment to serving the…
By Jeffryson Chitando (Former Masvingo Central Constituency MP) The government’s recent decision to hand out bicycles to Zimbabwe’s war veterans is nothing short of a mockery. Most genuine war veterans are now well over 70 years old, making such a gesture impractical and disrespectful. Instead of meaningful support, they are…
By Dereck Goto - ZiG and the Economics of Sovereignty – Why Zimbabwe’s Mid-Term Statement Matters* The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s latest Mid-Term Monetary Policy Statement is far more than a set of dry financial accounts. It is an emphatic vindication of the Second Republic’s economic vision and ZANU PF’s…
5 August 2025 The Labour Economists and Afrikan Democrats (LEAD) strongly condemns the recent announcement by Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Hon. Daniel Garwe, banning street vending, night vending, and the importation and retail of second-hand clothing with immediate effect. This decree is not only anti-poor and regressive.…
By Temba Mliswa -Here is a comprehensive clarification of the protocols governing ZANU-PF's approach to Central Committee candidacy for individuals who do not fulfill standard eligibility criteria. The provision for waivers serves as an established mechanism that has been used before. Previously this channel has benefited individuals such as Simbarashe…
By Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi In today’s Zimbabwe, the average citizen has become like a broiler chicken born into a system designed to extract maximum output with minimum care, until death. From cradle to grave, the Zimbabwean is burdened by a state that behaves more like a ruthless commercial farmer than…
Open Letter to Air Marshal Jacob Nzvede Dear Air Marshal Jacob Nzvede, We, the residents of Gutsa Village under Headman Musonza in the Chief Chikwaka area of Goromonzi North, write to you with heavy hearts. Our community is in distress following reports that we are to be evicted immediately—without compensation—by…
