Stories
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Government Should Intervene To Curb Corruption In Rural Areas
Read more: Government Should Intervene To Curb Corruption In Rural AreasTransparency International Zimbabwe (TI-Z) a non-partisan, systems oriented local chapter of the international movement in the fight against corruption is deeply disturbed by reports on alleged corruption in rural areas in which political leaders exacerbate the suffering of the most vulnerable people living in rural communities. It has come to TI-Z attention that most people…
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Locardia, Tsvangirai And The $280,000 Payment?
Read more: Locardia, Tsvangirai And The $280,000 Payment?Since the death of his wife Susan in 2009, Morgan Tsvangirai has found companionship with a number of women over the years. The relationships have taken various shapes and forms with some allegedly resulting in promises of marriage such as the one with South African Nosipho Regina Shulubane. Another of his relationships with Loreta Nyathi,…
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Justice Is Blind
Read more: Justice Is BlindMy mind goes back to the year Zimbabweans last took it to the ballots, 2008. Arguably, the most storied year “my” people have had to endure.This writer’s idea of life hinges on two elements, enjoy or endure. After the first bout which saw a clear turn on the political tide, since independence, however, the result…
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We Seriously Went Wrong Somewhere
Read more: We Seriously Went Wrong SomewhereThree Zimbabweans were arrested for the murder of former boxing world champion Corrie Sanders. Yes Zimbabweans are making the headlines. Very sad if you think of the potential we thought we had. The effects of such headlines tell a story. The three don’t know what they have actually done. Locals who have always been angry…
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The UAE & Zimbabwe Open Skies Agreement
Read more: The UAE & Zimbabwe Open Skies AgreementOn 3 October 2012, The United Arab Emirates (represented by Mr. Omar Bin Ghaleb, Deputy Director General of the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)) signed an air services Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Air Services Agreement (ASA) with the Government of Zimbabwe (represented by Mr. Munesushe Munodawafa, Secretary for Transport, Communications and Infrastructural Development).…
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30 Seconds After – Mugabe’s Motorcade Motorcycle Crash
Read more: 30 Seconds After – Mugabe’s Motorcade Motorcycle CrashI am one of those people who believe that caring and emotions are definate indicators of being human. Lack of the above makes you any other. While I almost respect RG, I also have my issues with his 80% none human attributes. It is my personal opinion that for the last 32 years this guy…
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Zimbabwean Music Legend Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi is 60!
Read more: Zimbabwean Music Legend Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi is 60!Rest in Peace ‘Tuku’ – 23 January 2019 22 September 2012 marks the day that one of Zimbabwe’s greatest musicians Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi turns 60. Over the decades he has entertained generations of Zimbabweans and to this day he is still making a contribution to music and society. He is still recording, has just released…
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The Fight Against Chronic Disease In Zimbabwe
Read more: The Fight Against Chronic Disease In ZimbabweSince the early nineties, Zimbabwe has been plagued by HIV/AIDS which over the years has seen countless numbers of people being infected and losing their lives. The high infection rates lead to various organisations investing a huge amount of resources to combat the disease. Whilst this fight against HIV/AIDS has been taking place, another menace…
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Four Young Zimbabweans Up For Prestigious International Honours
Read more: Four Young Zimbabweans Up For Prestigious International HonoursFour young Zimbabweans from different facets of life are up for a prestigious international honour under the 2012 Junior Chamber International (JCI) Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World Program (TOYP). Tendai Wenyika, a political activist and Deputy President of the Pan Africa Youth Organisation, humanitarian and Harvard student Dalumuzi Mhlanga, Journalist Brian Hungwe and…
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In America by NoViolet Bulawayo & The Cost Of Living In The Diaspora
Read more: In America by NoViolet Bulawayo & The Cost Of Living In The DiasporaA few weeks ago, Zimbabwean author NoViolet Bulawayo made an appearance on Rendezvous With Zeinad Badawi. During her appearance she read an extract from a story that she wrote “In America”. The story is about the immigrant experience and the costs that some people pay for leaving home and not being able to return. [quote] And when…