HARARE – It is known in journalistic scholarly work that the truth cannot be captured in its ontological state (state of being) and only God can access truth in this purified uncontaminated form but the various professional practices that are taught to every reporter like the need for professionalism, impartiality, balance and “truthfulness” are meant…
HARARE – Opposition political parties in Zimbabwe, who are gearing themselves for the 2018 general elections vote have little time left to adequately campaign and reach all grassroots areas, especially rural areas — where the bulk of voters reside, say political analysts. While 2018 may seem and sound too far for the opposition political parties,…
HARARE – Prosecutor General Johannes Tomana’s comments recently that 12-year-old girls could engage in consensual sex must have come as good news for sex predators and lustful paedophiles. However, the careless comments must have ruffled a lot of right-minded Zimbabweans. And to imagine the PG’s comments came barely a week after Zimbabwe joined the rest…
HARARE – The trip to Harare’s Roadport to meet my cousin who was travelling from Namibia for the first time in 10 years was exasperating, given the day’s unusually high temperatures. It was mid-morning but the temperatures were already unbearably high. As we journeyed back home along Seke Road, the new houses just before Chinhamo…
HARARE – One out of every 700 people in the world is in prison and the world’s prison population stands at over 9 million. The continent of Africa is home to 53 countries, roughly 3 000 prisons, and approximately 1 million prisoners. Prisons in many parts of the world are in crisis. The prison crisis…
HARARE – Detractors of Mary Chiwenga, who took over from Kiki Divaris as chairperson of the Miss Zimbabwe Trust three years ago, have every reason to liken the former model to a bull in a china shop. Several Miss Zimbabwe queens and beauty industry stakeholders have found Chiwenga’s cash-rich reign at the national pageant a…
HARARE – Dendera singer Tryson Chimbetu says blood is thicker than water; hence there is no need for him to have any beef with his elder cousin Suluman. The 26-year-old Tryson aka Dr Nero, who with wife Nyarai Mukumba were recently blessed with a son, Keane Naison Chimbetu said Suluman and himself have never had…
HARARE – The damaging claims that Zanu PF winning candidate for Hurungwe West Keith Guzah may not have been registered to vote in the constituency in last week’s by-elections — which could see him losing his parliamentary seat — has taken a new twist. The ruling party is now shifting the blame for the debacle…
HARARE – Warriors coach Calisto Pasuwa is not underrating lowly Indian Ocean opponents Comoros in tomorrow’s African Nations Championship (Chan) preliminary round qualifier. Zimbabwe, ranked 119 in the world, take on Les Coelecantes, who are ranked 190, in the tournament bespoke for only locally based players at Rufaro Stadium. Although the Warriors will be looking…
HARARE – Comoros coach Abderemane Ahmed Chamite says while they are happy with the underdog tag, his side have what it takes to defy odds and surprise the Warriors tomorrow. Les Coelecantes, who are ranked 190 in the world, face the Warriors in a preliminary round, first leg of the African Cup of Nations Championship…
