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With Warriors in mind

THE delay in the opening group matches of Africa’s qualifying campaign for the 2022 World Cup might make the road to Qatar a bit more hazardous for our Warriors . The opening games have been moved from June to September 2021. Zimbabwe are in the same...

African resources for Africa

THE story of our natural resources in Zimbabwe and Africa never changes. The script, with regards these resources, continues to read the same since time immemorial. Africa is awash with highly valuable flora and fauna. And the West continues to desire and come after these resources, brazenly...

Enact Patriotic Act now!

WHAT is wrong with us?  The current hullaballoo in the country about the enactment of the proposed Patriotic Act leaves a lot to be desired.  We have some in our midst who believe that being ‘patriotic’ means being affiliated to ZANU PF.  That is what we call...

Zimbabwe comes first

WE only have to go back in time to know what is right.  Our history is replete with evidence of selfless service to the nation. Great Zimbabwe and the Khami Ruins, Mbuya Nehanda, King Lobengula and the Chinhoyi Seven are all evidence of a people determined...

Have we forgotten our heroes?

ONCE we realise our Independence Day, April 18, is not an isolated event, then we should value April 28 as one of the most important dates in the process towards attaining that independence. April 28 1966 is the day our Second Chimurenga, which meant matching...

Africa likened to a cake

The Scramble for Africa 1876-1912 By Thomas Pakenham  Published by Phoenix Press (2001) ISBN: 1 84212488 X THE Berlin Conference of 1884-85 remains a perfect example of how Europeans, especially the major players Germany, Britain, Portugal, Italy and France, undermined Africa to unimaginable levels. Although it’s been decades since...

We must stay united

ZIMBABWE is more than its political parties.  It is more than its various sections of society; it is more than ‘offices’; it is ultimately all its people. This is the message that some in our midst are failing to grasp.  And this negatively derails efforts to revamp...

Time to fine-tune economic diplomacy

MAJOR highlights noted in the country’s progress, as we celebrated our 41 years of independence last week, were the great strides the country has made in economic development in a variety of spheres. This includes mining, agriculture, tourism and manufacturing, among others. President Emmerson Mnangagwa also...

COVID-19 and zoom…meetings expose confused technology policies

By Dr Tafataona Mahoso THE motto for Zimbabwe’s National Development Strategy One (NDS1) is: “Leaving no one and no place behind.”   This is a most challenging motto to apply to the realm of information communication technologies (ICTS) and media platforms based on them. Contrary to the...

A day that binds Zimbabweans

APRIL 18 2021 is Zimbabwe’s Independence Day.  It is a day that binds all Zimbabweans. The past 41 years must teach us that as a nation, we can’t be consumed by petty differences.  We must be united in our common interests. As a nation, we must fight for...

Reliving the liberation war

A People’s Fight By Fred Hombiro  Hombiro Media Company (2019) ZIMBABWE is celebrating 41 years of independence this year.  Commemorating Independence Day is a reminder to every Zimbabwean of the sacrifices made by the gallant sons and daughters who selflessly fought in the protracted liberation struggle. One is also...

Zimbabwe is our country

GOVERNMENT’s approval of the re-establishment of the National Youth Service Programme is a masterstroke, one that will greatly enhance and boost efforts to revive the fortunes of the country. Zimbabwe is for Zimbabweans neupfumi hwayo hwose. This is one message that must be inculcated in our...

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Let the Uhuru celebrations begin

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