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Continue reading →: 2025: A Year of Milestones
Since the onset of the Second Republic, Zimbabwe’s economic development has charted a positive course, despite interruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The year 2025 marked significant milestones in accountability and good governance, underscoring the necessity of President Mnangagwa’s leadership for achieving the continuity essential to realizing Vision 2030. Various…
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Continue reading →: Zimbabwe at the Heart of Africa’s AI Agenda
The appointment of Zimbabwe’s Minister of ICT, Tatenda Mavetera, to the inaugural Africa Artificial Intelligence Council is a development that deserves more than a passing headline. It is a strategic masterstroke that formally places Zimbabwe at the continent’s most important technological conversation and validates the nation’s steady, determined march toward…
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Continue reading →: Zimbabwe’s Journey: A Tale of Transformation Under the Second Republic
Zimbabwe stands as a testament to remarkable resilience and progress. A significant turning point occurred in November 2017 with the establishment of the Second Republic under President Emmerson Mnangagwa. This transformation initiated a series of ambitious initiatives, including Vision 2030, the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1, 2021–2025), and NDS2 (2026–2030),…
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Continue reading →: 2025: A Year of Resilient Recovery and Foundational Progress
The year 2025 showcased a robust recovery for Zimbabwe, with the 2026 GDP growth projected between 6% and 6.6%. This growth was driven by a significant rebound in agriculture following the 2024 drought, exceptional performance in the mining sector—especially in gold and lithium—and sustained investments in infrastructure and services. Under…
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Continue reading →: Chivayo Not Above the Law
Wicknell Chivayo’s contentious ascent from convicted fraudster to one of Zimbabwe’s most powerful tenderpreneurs starkly illustrates a lifestyle of entrenched corruption, cronyism, and impunity. Despite a barrage of scandals and serious allegations, Chivayo has repeatedly secured lucrative government contracts, delivering little to no results. This raises urgent concerns about his…
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Continue reading →: Open Letter to ZACC: Call for Comprehensive Investigation into Allegations Against Mr. Wicknell Chivayo
Dear Charperson Reza, I write as a concerned citizen to formally urge the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission to initiate a thorough, impartial investigation into the persistent allegations of corruption and misuse of public funds surrounding businessman Wicknell Chivayo. Despite ZACC’s recent closure of the probe into the US$100 million Zimbabwe Electoral…
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Continue reading →: The Shadow of Impunity: Wicknell Chivayo and Zimbabwe’s Endemic Corruption
In a nation where millions struggle with poverty, hyperinflation, and crumbling public services, the rise of Wicknell Chivayo stands as a stark symbol of unchecked elite enrichment. The controversial businessman, often dubbed “Sir Wicknell” for his flamboyant self-styling, has been linked to a series of multimillion-dollar government contracts marred by…
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Continue reading →: The Unfair Attack on Mabel Chinomona: Succession Politics and Gender Bias at Play
Recently, we have seen a rise in clickbait journalism disguised as investigative reporting. The latest example is the renewed focus by CITE ZW on renovations done in 2022 at the residence of Senate President Mabel Chinomona. The first question Zimbabweans must ask is simple: why now? Who is driving this sudden interest,…
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Continue reading →: Tungwarara Exposing Minor Daughter to Exploitation
In a bold and controversial move, ZANU-PF Provincial Central Committee aspirant and Presidential Advisor, Paul Tempter Tungwarara, has thrust his daughter into the thick of the party’s political landscape. Young Tinotenda Tungwarara, a 17-year-old who has recently taken to the public stage flaunting her wealth and engaging in philanthropic endeavours,…
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Continue reading →: Embracing a New Vision for Zimbabwe
By Nicky Love (@NickyLove250285) In a political landscape often perceived as rigid and historically dominated by liberation war narratives, the emergence of figures like Dr. Kuda Tagwirei invites a necessary and timely conversation. It is a conversation that challenges us to look beyond entrenched narratives—and to confront a glaring contradiction…
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