HARARE – Had traditional political conventions held, the new President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa would never have progressed further than the Zanu PF primaries in the race for the State House. In fact, it was unfathomable for anyone to challenge Robert Mugabe for Zanu PF first secretary and State president. A curiosity of a candidate,…
HARARE – Last week, President Emmerson Mnangagwa took the first bold step towards tackling the rot that has destroyed Zimbabwe’s economy. Mnangagwa issued a statement, giving individuals and corporates up to three months to return money and assets they externalised. The previous week, he had declared war against graft, marking a total shift from what…
HARARE – At the height of his power, former president Robert Mugabe was elevated to deity status, his opponents were wantonly thrown into prison under the country’s nefarious laws such as Criminal Codification, and in Zanu PF he would fire his subordinates at the snap of a finger. Indeed absolute power corrupts absolutely. But that…
HARARE – This year will mark the 44th anniversary of the English Professional Footballers Association (PFA) Awards. The awards are given to outstanding players across all the divisions including the eight women football teams. To help the football fans both in England and Wales and those around the world understand the criteria, the PFA clearly…
HARARE – As Zimbabwe’s political leadership is fast getting clearer and taking shape — as the burning questions and lingering uncertainty dies down, for now — it is the beginning of a long new journey. Zimbabweans across the race and political divide are celebrating the unbelievable and unimaginable resignation of long-serving Robert Mugabe. The long-suffering…
HARARE – Still marvel at how Zimbabweans got together in a show of disapproval to the Robert Mugabe regime on Saturday, November 18. Obviously, this day will go down into history books for being the first of its kind, in support of yet another first by the country’s military in the whole world. Led by…
HARARE – While every Zimbabwean is agreed that the new government should urgently concentrate on reviving the economy, we believe the health and education sectors also need attention. A previous complete ban on public sector recruitment put in place to reign in government spending crippled both sectors’ smooth operations and recent efforts to partially unfreeze…
HARARE – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has a lot to learn from the recent professional conduct exhibited by the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) on how to police responsibly. While Zimbabweans across the political divide expect the ZRP as an institution to be efficient, effective and honest, over the years it has been doing exactly…
HARARE – Following the recent political developments in Zimbabwe, one involuntarily enters into deep thinking and speculation on what will become of the beloved country a year down the line. There is every reason to explore both extremes, in as much as one would want to remain highly optimistic of the bright days ahead. The…
HARARE – It is an understatement to say that Zimbabwe’s economy is limping following years of disastrous policies and lack of strategic leadership, but just as well, Zimbabweans united recently to manage former president Robert Mugabe out of power after 37 years of economic ruin. Very soon, President Emmerson Mnangagwa will be announcing his first…
