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  Obert Nyandoro THERE is, of course, no such thing as “a shortage of foreign currency”. In open and disciplined markets, all that such a claim reflects is an over-valued local currency, whose managers resist the simple law of supply and demand, at that point in time. As Zimbabwe’s Treasury and its reserve-less Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe implement the new 2024 Q1 monetary policy statement (MPS), they both must be mindful of this truism and their respective mandates. Time is long over-due to accept reality, face the truth, and embrace good governance. The foreign currency denominated debt Zimbabwe defaulted on two decade or so ago, should focus minds. And so should the unacceptable levels of poverty, income and food insecurity, all prevailing in the country. Equally important to bear in mind is the high levels of joblessness and under-employment in the country, the root cause of the poverty. An over-valued and unstable local currency, and the fraudulent “shortage of foreign currency i...

  Thomas mapfumo is a cross-generational hero of Zimbabwe, make no mistake about it. Mapfumo cannot be bribed by young and childish Wicknell Chivhayo with an offer of a Car and a House, just so that Mukanya renounces his long-held criticism of corruption, economic mismanagement, and extravagance of current and past government officials. If you honestly thought the living legend Thomas Mapfumo who was arrested by Ian Smith's regime and imprisoned for six months without trial at Chikurubi Maximum Prison for singing "Hokoyo", "Nyoka Musango’’, "Pamuromo Chete’’, ‘‘Chiruzevha Chapera’’, "Nhamo Yamakandiwa’’, ‘‘Zevezeve’’, and ‘‘Kuyaura Kwevasina Musha’’ where he sang; "VaChitepo varipi vatitungamirire? Chembere dzekuno dziripi dzitipe makona, kutipa makona tiwane kuuraya mhandu . . . N’anga dzekuno driripi dzitipe makona tiwane kuraya mhanu yanesta . . . Kuyaura kwevasina musha iwe . . .” They banned his music on Rhodesian radio.  The same Tafirenyika wh...

Hosia Mviringi ZANU PF Party has vowed to never let it's guard down in this year's campaign mobilisation program towards the August 23 elections. With only a week to go before the historic general elections, the party has refused to let complacency creep in despite all evidence pointing to a landslide victory. Despite pulling huge crowds to it's rallies countrywide, the revolutionary party has vowed to continue to pull all stops and redoubling it's mobilisation efforts to attain or surpass it's set target of five million votes for the party's Presidential candidate Cde Emmerson Mnangagwa. " ZANU PF, as has always been known, as the most organised political party in the country as seen by the momentum registered so far in this election campaign and the promise it brings for a successful poll. The momentum and zeal shown by cadres has progressively shattered attendance records as the President travels across the country on a mobilisation tou r." " W...

Hosia Mviringi Telecel Zimbabwe, the country’s third largest Mobile Network Operator, has refuted claims that the company has been put under Corporate Rescue Proceedings as claimed in a Notice published in the government Gazette of 12 May 2023. In a statement to shareholders and all stakeholders, the company, through its Board Chairman, Dr. James Makamba said that the legal process by the Communication and Allied Workers Union of Zimbabwe, which was used as the basis for the Corporate Rescue Proceedings was successfully challenged at the High Court, rendering the Notice a legal nullity. “Telecel Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd wishes to assure the public, stakeholders, creditors, and all interested Telecel persons that it continues to provide its services as normal. An invalid legal process by the Communication and Allied Workers Union of Zimbabwe was lodged in the High Court of Zimbabwe under HC 306/22 in October 2022 through Gumbo and Associates legal practitioners. That application was opposed. ...

 #SundayMussings  Prof. Jonathan Moyo It's International Relations 101 that a penchant for and infatuation with trivialities is not part of diplomacy, it's trivial pursuit. With this in mind, one does not have to hold a brief for anyone to understand that the coronation of King Charles III was essentially a showcase of an archaic and obnoxious tradition of hereditary rule - frowned upon in most parts of the world now under republican rule of one sort or another, while still a big deal in the United Kingdom of once upon a time, Great Britain - that dates back some 1,000 years ago. There’s therefore nothing geopolitically significant or even interesting about that primitive culture, where someone called Charles was crowned head of state by virtue of his birth at a ceremony where "His Majesty's Government" had no qualms about displaying the full repertoire of imperial loot like the stolen African Star and majestic gold from former British colonies, many of whose lead...

  Dr  James Makamba   Hosia Mviringi When the news filtered in that Mt Darwin had been selected to host this year’s Independence celebrations, a first of its kind in independent Zimbabwe, the feeling amongst many skeptics was like, “How can Mashonaland Central Province afford to host such a massive event given the seemingly ‘inadequate’ infrastructure in the province?” Many skeptics doubted the ability for Mt Darwin, a rural district which has just been accorded town status to host an event of such a magnitude. A look at all feeder roads into Mt. Darwin town on April 18, 2023, the atmosphere resembled the euphoria that griped the nation on the same day in 1980 when Zimbabwe’s Independence was birthed. Roads were packed with both vehicular and human traffic, while long que formed outside the main venue at the newly opened Mt Darwin High School grounds (quickly nicknamed ED Mnangagwa Stadium).  Overnight, Mt Darwin was transformed and everyone from all over the country...

President in Niger for Extraordinary Summit on Industrialisation, Diversification Hosia Mviringi President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived in the Niger City of Niamey where he will take part in the 17th attend the African Union Extraordinary Summit on Industrialisation and Economic Diversity, and the Extraordinary Session on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The President, who left the country last night, leads Zimbabwe's Second Republic's charge towards economic independence and autonomy from the past colonial hegemony. The Summit is expected to give impetus to the African continent's drive towards provision of high-level political inclination towards attainment of a globally competitive Industrialisation program through public-private partnerships (PPPs) at national, regional, and continental levels. This will be achieved through deliberate policy coherence, coordination, and investment financing. The Extraordinary Session of the AfFTA will discuss among ot...

                            Dr James Makamba President belauded for an effective anti-sanctions drive Hosia Mviringi President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been extoled for being a leading light in the country's protracted struggle against the US war sanctions on the country. Adding his voice to the anti-sanctions discourse on the eve of the Africa-wide fourth SADC commemorations of the Zimbabwe Anti-sanctions Day which falls on October 25 every year, business magnet and recently elected Central Committee member for Mt Darwin, Dr James Makamba heaped praise on the President whom he described as an indefatigable workhorse. "Zimbabwe has been under an illegal economic sanctions regime for over two decades now. But it only took the coming to power of President Emmerson Mnangagwa to convince SADC and subsequently the African Union about the evil nature of the unilateral economic sanctions by the US and the European Union. His d...

  The late Zororo Makamba shares a moment with his father James Zororo Makamba immortalised Hosia Mviringi Zororo Rufaro Makamba, the last born son to business mogul Dr James Makamba, who succumbed to the then novel Corona Virus on March 23 , 2020 at a tender age of 30, has been honoured posthumously by his former school St John’s College. The college has erected a memorial gate dedicated to and named after the late prolific academic, broadcaster, sportsman and philanthropist.  The story of Zororo Makamba invokes sad, yet very important memories not only for the Makamba family but for the entire Zimbabwean society as he is recorded in history as the very first victim of the deadly Covid-19 virus. His sad passing as a result of this shameless disease can be credited for being the clarion call that raised the all-important alarm that awakened national conscience towards the disease which at first was misconstrued as a Whiteman’s disease. Zororo’s death demystified the deadly dis...

Hosia Mviringi As Zimbabwe moves a gear up in its fight against misinformation and brand misrepresentation, Agos Consulting, a leader in brand and reputation management, in partnership with the Government of Zimbabwe, is set to launch Brand Zimbabwe in Harare on September 5, 2022. The launch comes in the wake of a a spirited campaign by sponsored media, journalists, as well as the civil society, having gone on a sustained crusade to paint the country in bad light, all for political expediency. Regrettably the media has ignored, or at least no one has cared, to look at and tell the beautiful side of the country. It is this media obsession with negativity that has prompted Brand Zimbabwe to come in to engage media practitioners in a holistic manner, to enable them to appreciate the virtue of telling the good Zimbabwean story. Cognizant of the fact that it takes a collective effort to communicate the good message about the country, Brand Zimbabwe will launch its drive to engage all player...

Behold Africa- The untold story of the motherland By Hosia Mviringi “All these stories make me who I am. But to insist on only these negative stories is to flatten my experience and to overlook the many other stories that formed me. The single story forms stereotypes, and the problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, but that they are incomplete. They make one story become the only story. Of course Africa is a continent full of catastrophes. There are immense ones, such as the horrific rapes in Congo, depressing ones, such as the fact that 5000 people apply for one job vacancy in Nigeria. But there are other stories that are not catastrophe, and it is very important, to talk about them.” These are the words of one of Africa’s profound literary ambassadors, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Africa has an untold story that needs to be told by African writers, politicians, businessmen/ women, and journalists. The story is of beauty, success, triumphs, hopes, and hidden potential, and ...

James Makamba eulogised as a nurturing parent  Hosia Mviringi “You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth. The Archer sees the mark upon the path of the infinite, and bends with you that your arrows may go swift and far. Let your bending in the Archer's hand be for gladness.   This is an extract paraphrased from a beautiful poem by Khalil Gibran called On Children. The beautiful quote, directed at Dr James Makamba, was part of a befitting eulogy by Mrs Kushinga Gonye (nee Makamba) at the occasion of the unveiling of a Memorial Gate in honour of Zororo Rufaro Makamba at St John's Collenge in Harare. The unveiling of the Zororo Makamba Memorial Gate by the St John's College on September 10, 2022 presented an emotional opportunity for both the Makamba family, the St John's Community, and the Zimbabwean community from around the globe to reminisce at the life that Zororo Makamba lived.  Yet the highlight of the event was when Kushinga Gonye (n...

Unleash garbage collectors first before unleashing debt collectors Hosia Mviringi City of Harare has threatened to unleash debt collectors on defaulting Harare residents as they try to recover ZWL$5 billion  they say they is owed by households and businesses. Before we explore the idea, there are a few pertinent questions that seek answers. Background The city of Harare is not just an ordinary city in the country. It is the centre of governance and the flagship of development, resilience and self-rule. The city is not only significant to the people of Zimbabwe but it is equally so to the Southern African Development Community of nations. Harare, by its centrality, is the heartbeat of Southern Africa where nations converge for trade and politics. By this token, it can be concluded that Harare is not just an ordinary City in Africa or Zimbabwe. It is Africa and Zimbabwe. The state of Zimbabwe as a nation, economically, politically and socially, is reflected and personified by the sta...

  Mash Central clears the air on Kasukuwere King Joffi Jaffa Effective communication is by far one of the most valuable tools in politics. It plays a critical role when articulating policies, visions and national positions in the face of attacks by detractors. Mashonaland Central Province led by its Provincial Chairman, Cde Kazembe Kazembe has shown and utilised the benefits of effective communication by convening a press conference on July 22 at  their ZANU PF Provincial Headquarters. The agenda being to disassociate the province from ZANU PF detractors and self exiled personnel who image false vacuums in the party's presidium.  Speaking at the press conference, the Provincial Chairman categorically stated that the Province was not swayed by rogue, unwanted and unwarranted cheap talk being fronted by the likes of Tsenengamu.  "Tsenengamu has his own party, FEEZ. With what authority does he decide leadership of another party?" queried Cde Kazembe.  "ZANU PF is f...

Rogue elements reading from opposition manuscript Jaden Murozvi The ZANU PF Provincial Chairperson for Mashonaland Central, Cde Kazembe Kazembe has scoffed at attempts by some political lapdogs to try and divide the country's Presidium. The Provincial Chairperson highlighted during a presser convened by ZANU PF Mashonaland Central Province on 22 July 2022 that the tactics deployed by political rejects had become predictable. Cde Kazembe unpacked a sequence whereby some malcontents copy the opposition MDC/CCC by creating false imaginary crises when ever there are major international events. In this respect, some political rejects have worked in vanity to create imaginary rifts between His Excellency, President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Vice President, Dr. C.G.D.N Chiwenga  when ever ZANU PF intends to hold a conference or a congress. In 2019 when ZANU PF wanted to hold a conference in Goromonzi, some malcontents started to push for it to be an elective conference, which was unprocedura...

  No vacuum in the Presidium - Kazembe Jaden Murozvi ZANU PF Mashonaland Central Provincial Chairman,  Cde Kazembe Kazembe has dispelled narratives  being driven by some political malcontents that his province had reached out to some self-exiled politicians to come and fill some imaginary and non-existent vacuum in the party's leadership. Speaking at a presser convened by ZANU PF Mashonaland Central Province on 22 July 2022 at the party's provincial headquarters, the Provincial Chairperson  clearly stated that all ZANU PF structures in the province including the Youth and Women's  League as well as the War Veterans were resolutely standing behind  the leadership of His Excellency, Cde. Dr. Mnangagwa. "We are aware that there are people who would want to mislead the province and the nation at large by purporting to represent the voice of Mashonaland Central Province", said Cde Kazembe. "We are also aware of people who predictably want to create artificial ri...

                          Cde Kazembe Kazembe Jaden Murozvi In a show of visionary leadership and unity, Cde Kazembe Kazembe who is Chairperson of ZANU PF Mashonaland Central Province successfully convened a prototype all-developmental-stakeholders meeting at Bindura Golf Club on 15 July 2022. The highly successful meeting was meant to facilitate discussions between MPs,  Central and Local government on developmental issues in the province .  Such a high level provincial assembly of policy crafters, implementors and beneficiaries of policies can be a model used by other provinces in Zimbabwe to spearhead development using the bottom-up approach. According to Cde Kazembe, "MPs are the drivers of development from a party perspective hence they need to have an appreciation of what the government is doing in terms of current and upcoming projects".  All the 18 ZANU PF MPs  attended the meeting and inputted ...

  BELOW is a letter written by Dambudzo Marechera to his white ex-girlfriend, Samantha. The letter was written after Marechera had been expelled from Oxford University. Interesting read. Dear Samantha I think by now you have heard what happened when those hypocrites in administration chased me from their white university giving me an option between being sectioned or expelled. I chose the latter, a decision which shocked them out of their warped wits. I have forgiven them because together with you they thought as an African student from some remote Southern African country I was privileged for receiving tertiary education at Oxford, a learning institution they have overrated as a citadel of knowledge just like Cambridge or Harvard. It is such  academic mad houses that  keep on churning out arrogant, snobbish, hypocritical and pea-minded bastards who enter the world with the superior airs of holier-than-thou, we and them attitude calling themselves Doctors, Professors or a...