Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Explicit Pictures
Zimbabwe: Why Media Monitoring Secures Your Reputation
opinion By Lenox MhlangaColleagues in the public relations (PR) profession have often shared with me how their habits and indeed way of doing their work is often misunderstood. Sadly, their effectiveness in the organisations that they work for is undermined by negative perceptions that could lead to the PR function being either downgraded or at worst culled. The same can be said of consultancies when they pitch for clients.
Zimbabwe: Chiwoniso Maraire Remembered
opinion By Fred ZindiTime, which changes people, does not alter the images we have retained of them. As the month of July passes, the memories of Zimbabwe's past music icons such as that of mbira queen, Chiwoniso Maraire who died on July 24 2013, remain fresh in our minds. Chiwoniso's death robbed the music fraternity of a sincere, creative, innovative, serious and dedicated singer and performer who was instrumental in bringing Zimbabwean music to a higher level.
Zimbabwe: Cry Our Beloved Sables
By Michael KariatiZIMBABWE's senior men rugby team is in danger of missing their seventh successive Rugby World Cup since 1991 after the Sables were relegated from the top-tier Africa Cup Group 1A following home losses to Kenya (61-15) and Uganda (27-34) at the Police Grounds recently. The relegation complicates the Sables' chances of qualifying for the next edition of the Rugby World Cup to be held in Japan in 2019.
Zimbabwe: Mujuru Outwits Police
By Nunurai Jena/James MuonwaAttempts by police to block a rally by former vice-president Joice Mujuru in President Robert Mugabe's backyard fell flat after the High Court reversed a last minute ban of the Zimbabwe People First gathering in Chinhoyi. The town was yesterday morning teeming with hordes of riot police deployed to crush Mujuru's rally at Gadzema grounds after the law enforcement agents banned the meeting on Friday night, citing lack of manpower.
Zimbabwe: Mujuru Goes for the Jugular
By Charles LaitonFormer vice-president Joice Mujuru had her plate full last week challenging President Robert Mugabe's 36-year long rule from different fronts. After her dramatic expulsion from government in 2014 and Zanu PF the following year, Mujuru appeared to be taking a step back from politics and even the formation of her Zimbabwe People First party did not seem to convince many that she was ready to fight her long-time mentor.
Zimbabwe: South Africa Hits Back At Imports Ban
South Africa has flexed its economic muscle, telling Zimbabwe to reduce duty and surtax on 112 products in response to Harare's recent trade restrictions. Last month, Zimbabwe promulgated Statutory Instrument (SI) 64 of 2016 that restricted the importation of many products in a bid to protect local industries.
Zimbabwe: Fresh Headache for Tsvangirai Over VPs
By Everson MushavaOPPOSITION to MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai's decision to appoint Nelson Chamisa and Elias Mudzuri as vice-presidents continues to grow, with branches in the diaspora saying the move showed a lack of judgement. Tsvangirai appointed Chamisa and Mudzuri as his deputies alongside Thokozani Khupe, who was elected at the 2014 congress.
Zimbabwe: ZBC Licence Fees - Legality Vs Legitimacy
opinion By Nigel NyamutumbuOn July 20, the Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe passed another landmark judgement in which the apex court ruled that it was legal for the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) to demand licence fees from every person in possession of a gadget capable of receiving television or radio signals. The court made this ruling following an application by Musangano Lodge and Bernard Wekare challenging the constitutionality of paying ZBC licences.
Zimbabwe: UK-Based Gospel Singer Unleashes New Album
TALENTED United Kingdom-based Zimbabwean gospel musician Lewis Ngara is among a string of artists who continue to fly the country's flag high in a foreign land, with his recently released eight-track album titled Love Jesus said to be doing well in the UK.
Zimbabwe: Churches Stand Up to 'Bully' Mugabe
By Xolisani NcubeChurch leaders have not taken lightly President Robert Mugabe's warning that the church must steer clear from politics, telling the 92-year-old leader to keep his hands off the "body of God". Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe president, Shingi Munyeza said since time immemorial, the church had been instrumental in national politics and attempts by Mugabe to cow them now after they demanded good governance would not work.
Zimbabwe: Ten Arrested Over Anthem, Flag
By Obey ManayitiPOLICE yesterday arrested at least 10 people during the Zimbabwe cricket team's high-profile second Test match against New Zealand at Bulawayo's Queens Sports Club as spectators sang the national anthem and waved flags in protest against the political and economic situation in the country. There were anti-government protests inside and outside the ground, which saw prominent human rights activist Jenni Williams being arrested during the first session of the day.
Zimbabwe: Mugabe End Near - Tsvangirai
By Tatenda ChitaguMDC-T president Morgan Tsvangirai yesterday said President Robert Mugabe's rule is coming to an end as discontent continues to grow over his leadership, with war veterans joining calls for the 92-year-old leader's resignation. Addressing thousands of MDC-T supporters after the party's fourth demonstration in Masvingo yesterday, Tsvangirai said this year's Heroes Day was being celebrated at a time Mugabe was persecuting former freedom fighters.
Zimbabwe: Model Par Excellence - Malaika Insists She's Only Getting Started
interview By Nyasha Themba DhliwayoWith a poise that defied her age, then 18 years old, Malaika Mushandu cat-walked her way into Zimbabwean history books in 2011, to become the youngest Miss Zimbabwe ever. With the national crown came entry to the Miss World pageant. At global level she secured an impressive top 10 finish and subsequently once again represented Zimbabwe at the Top Model pageant where she emerged as runner-up.
Zimbabwe: A Case for Constructive Engagement
analysis By Walter MzembiAn article published by The Standard on July 24 2016 under the banner "the big interview" titled, "Protests: Mzembi breaks ranks", and which was essentially a Question and Answer between me and senior reporter, Richard Chidza, has prompted me to follow it up with this installment.
Zimbabwe: Hired and High - Dread Mandi
opinion The recent solidarity march of members of the women's league and 30-year-old war veteran was very exciting, from a Gushungo 40 perspective. My people, The Horrid newspaper of yesterday quoted me correctly when it said I had called on the local media to report positively on developments taking place in the country.
South Africa: Gauteng Garages Run Dry As Intimidation Shuts Down Pretoria Depot
Intimidation by striking union members at a major petrol hub in Pretoria has brought the depot to a standstill, which has resulted in petrol stations running dry in northern Gauteng on Monday. That is according to Fani Tshifularo, executive director at the South African Petroleum Industry Association (Sapia), in a telephonic interview with Fin24 on Monday.
Zimbabwe: Mujuru Sues Mugabe Over Import Ban
By Xolisani NcubeZimbabwe People First (ZimPF) leader, Joice Mujuru says she has now turned to informal trading for survival and has dragged President Robert Mugabe to the High Court, challenging the move to restrict the importation of basic commodities.
South Africa: Familicides - How Apartheid Killed Its Own
analysis By Nicky Falkof, University of the WitwatersrandIn this extract from her book, "The End of Whiteness: Satanism and Family Murder in Late Apartheid South Africa", the University of the Witwatersrand's Nicky Falkof explores how during the height of apartheid family murders became what was termed a "bloody epidemic". The terms "family murder"/"gesinsmoord" only came into frequent use in South Africa in the early 1980s.
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Ouster Plot Thickens
By Blessed Mhlanga and Xolisani NcubeMANICALAND Provincial Affairs minister Mandiitawepi Chimene has revealed that her unrestrained attack on Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa was supported by Zanu PF youth and women's wings amid revelations that the ruling party's structures will soon be used to push out the veteran politician.
South Africa: Special Voters Get Local Elections Underway
The much anticipated 2016 Municipal Elections started on Monday for the 719 225 people allowed a special vote. A special vote accommodates people who cannot get to their voting station on the big day, because they have a physical condition, or because they will not be in the vicinity of their voting station.
Zimbabwe: Celebrities Join 'Mugabe Must Go' Mantra
By Kennedy NyavayaA MYRIAD of Zimbabwean celebrities have joined the growing chorus of voices urging President Robert Mugabe to step down. A spate of anti-Mugabe protests have rocked the country since the beginning of the month, with groups of discontented people calling on Mugabe to relinquish power. However, the 92-year-old leader last Wednesday, while addressing Zanu PF supporters in Harare, lashed out at those who have been protesting against him and his government.
Show More
loading
Actions
Is this you?
As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.Get in touch with Explicit
Contact Explicit, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack