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Candid Comment: The tragi-comedy of Zimbabwe politics
Chamisa narrowly lost to Zanu PF’s Emmerson Mnangagwa in the 2018 elections, a loss he refused to accept.
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Oct. 13, 2023
Candid Comment: What would Mnangagwa’s legacy look like?
What would constitute legacy achievements for President Emmerson Mnangagwa as he embarks on what he said would be his final term in office?
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Oct. 20, 2023
Candid Comment: We are finally seeing the logic behind Mutapa fund
The response failed to note that the minister in question, Felix Mhona, has not responded or authorized the scandalous expenditure by the board.
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Oct. 27, 2023
Candid Comment: Mnangagwa knows what to do, he needs to get on with it
The business leaders were preaching to the converted, because Mnangagwa understands what is required to turn the economy and country around.
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Nov. 3, 2023
Candid Comment: Political ambience matters in the grand scheme of things
Mnangagwa’s lament is because the country is having to fund key infrastructure projects from the fiscus, resulting in persistently high inflation.
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Nov. 10, 2023
Editor’s Memo: Polarisation leaves Zim more divided
The history of animosity and the distrust between the political leaders supposedly ended with the signing of the accord.
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Dec. 15, 2023
Editor's Memo: Dos Santos case a cautionary tale for looters
Her story should offer a cautionary tale on the dangers of dynastic politics in resource rich countries such as Zimbabwe.
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Dec. 21, 2023
Editor’s Memo: Govt sacrificing lives at the altar of gold
Seriously! Anything to avoid pointing fingers at the real culprit?
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Jan. 5, 2024
Editors memo: No one is coming to our rescue
In the context of recent developments in Zimbabwe’s politics, it brings home the messiah complex that has gripped a country that is seemingly in need of a political saviour.
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Feb. 2, 2024
Mnangagwa can rescue legacy by simply following the constitution
If Mnangagwa is serious about respecting the constitution, he needs to stop his lieutenants from pursuing the discredited agenda.
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Feb. 23, 2024
Zim needs clarity, action on food situation
Zimbabwe’s industry is agro-based, which means a shortage of inputs will force company closures and job losses because lay-offs would be inevitable.
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Mar. 1, 2024
Editor's Memo: No one is coming to save us
Pointedly, Manyika noted that his country had a way of embarrassing its own.
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Mar. 8, 2024
Editors Memo: What’s the point of PVOs Bill?
The Bill is widely seen as weaponisation of the law to clamp down on civic society groups seen by the government as a vital cog of the opposition.
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Jun. 7, 2024
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Second Murambatsvina looms as Harare plans massive demolitions of illegal settlements
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By Sharon Buwerimwe and Chantay Ruswa
Nov. 10, 2024
