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Articles by Tafara Shumba
ZiG to join global currency club with ISO Code
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is in the process of applying for an International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) code for the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) as it moves to make the unit a standalone currency. ISO currency codes are three-letter alphabetic codes used to represent different currencies across the world. Each country has its own unique code, such as USD for the United States dollar, GBP for the British pound and EUR for the euro.
Chamisa a predator of press freedom
When Nelson Chamisa formed a new political party which he christened the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), many people had expectations that there would be a paradigm shift from the MDC, where the former was rooted in. Chamisa has been marketing the new formation as a clean break from Morgan Tsvangirai's MDC, hence his slogan – "Behold the new". Alas, the hopes continue to be dampened as the new kid on the block is progressively taking the shape of its former self.
Hichilema is not Chamisa, Zambia is not Zimbabwe
The electoral victory of the Zambian President-elect, Hakainde Hichilema has excited the MDC Alliance, particularly its leader, Nelson Chamisa who already perceives the triumph as a glimmer of hope that will also turn his political fortune. The MDC Alliance is pushing the boat out more than the victors themselves. Chamisa has been quoted saying it will be his turn in 2023, the year that Zimbabwe holds its harmonised elections.
Suffocating enablers of Zimbabwe's vision is the new plot
When the European Union and its big brother, the US, imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe, the central object as the then US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Chester Crocker put it, was to make the economy scream so as to separate Zimbabweans from Zanu-PF. The sanctions were a means to an end. Indeed, the economy has been screaming, but remained resilient.
Africa: AfCFTA, the Levers to Building the Africa We Want
Correspondent For centuries, Africa has been viewed as a dark continent and everything associated with it is beheld with condescension. Its culture is devilish and its people are a barbaric lot in need of a white man's civilisation. The African continent only features on the Caucasian agenda when they want resources that God abundantly bequeathed it. The white man has been funding wars in the continent with a view to causing chaos so that they can loot the continent's God given resources with ease.
Zimbabwe: Demystifying MDC-A's Half-Truth On Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court ruling on the legitimacy of the MDC leadership, particularly its, hitherto president, Nelson Chamisa has seen lawyers in that party misleading the party followers. Tendai Biti and Professor Welshman Ncube, whose positions as the party's vice presidents were also outlawed by the historic ruling, led the pack in bending the truth. The misinformation by the duo, if allowed to go unchecked, has a potential to incite supporters into disobeying and disrespecting the court of law.
Zimbabwe: Maridadi's Appointment Evidence of Inclusivity
By Tafara Shumba The appointment of former MDC legislator for Mabvuku-Tafara, James Maridadi as one of the 15 ambassadors-designate, has torched a storm which, nonetheless, is much ado about nothing. Sections 110 (2) (i) 204 of the Constitution of the country simply stipulates that the President may appoint persons to be ambassadors or other principal representatives of Zimbabwe in other countries. It was in terms of this provision that President Mnangagwa appointed James Maridadi.
Zimbabwe: Kombi Operators Have Themselves to Blame
By Tafara Shumba The modernisation of the mass public transport system in Zimbabwe through the introduction of the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO) buses will restore sanity and ameliorate the challenges commuters have been subjected to. The conventional buses charge commuters just a dollar for a single trip in Harare and $1,50 and $2 for a single trip to Chitungwiza and Norton respectively. The commuter omnibuses have until yesterday been charging $2, $3 and $4 for the respective trips.
Zimbabwe: Unpacking Mangwana's Appointment
By Tafara ShumbaThe appointment of Mr Ndavaningi 'Nick' Mangwana as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services is one of the most merited promotions done by President Mnangagwa in the Second Republic. The appointment was received with unprecedented approval across the political divide. When Mr Mangwana broke the news on his Twitter handle, in no time, the tweet had attracted over 400 sincere congratulations from friends and foe alike.
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa's UN Performance Shames Detractors
opinion By Tafara ShumbaThe hatched plan by the MDC-Alliance supporters in the United States to humiliate President Mnangagwa, through demonstrations during the just-ended 73rd Ordinary Session of the United Nations General Assembly in the United States, miserably flopped. The MDC-Alliance's US branch had slated their demonstrations for Saturday; three days after President Mnangagwa had delivered his maiden blast of a speech that attracted foe and friend alike.
Zimbabwe: Panic Grips Opposition Coalition As Elections Draw Closer
By Tafara ShumbaWith the do-or-die elections now on the horizon, the MDC Alliance is apparently showing signs of panic. Reality has crossed their minds that the match ahead is a delayed one with a scoreboard that is not so favourable to them. With that realisation, the only option for the alliance is to try as much as possible to throw spanners into the whole electoral process. One way was the demonstration in which they intended to "shut down Harare".
Zimbabwe: Spirit of Breaking Away Runs in Mutinhiri Family
analysis By Tafara ShumbaWhenever a leopard wants to eat its own kid, it first accuses it of smelling like a goat. Former Minister of State for Mashonaland East Provincial Affairs Brigadier-General Ambrose Mutinhiri (Retired) has lived up to this adage. Mutinhiri resigned from both ZANU-PF and House of Assembly where he was Marondera East legislator on a ZANU-PF ticket. He cited the way that former President Robert Mugabe and the G40 cabal were ousted from power in November last year.
Zimbabwe: President Mnangagwa Is Gender Sensitive
opinion By Tafara ShumbaPresident Mnangagwa last week appointed High Court Judge justice Priscilla Chigumba as the new Zimbabwe Electoral Commission chairwoman. The appointment comes hard on the heels of other appointments of women in key positions. The appointment of womenfolk in critical positions shows that President Mnangagwa is gender sensitive. He is rather pro-women. This is against unfounded accusations that he was not gender sensitive when he appointed his Cabinet and Politburo.
Zimbabwe: Watch Out for Political Vultures
opinion By Tafara ShumbaThe political situation in Zimbabwe has given rise to political vultures. One may remember from nature studies in primary school that a vulture, that large carnivorous bird, is most well-known for its scavenging nature. Having unsuccessfully attempted for the umpteenth time to unseat Zanu-PF since 2000, the opposition thought that the popular resentment against former president Robert Mugabe was an opportunity to wrestle power.
Zimbabwe: Donor Funds Must Be Channelled Through Government
opinion By Tafara ShumbaShona people have an edifying truism in their rich language that goes -- "vana vembwa havasvunuri musi umwe chete". The literal translation being that, puppies, which are born functionally blind and deaf, do not open their eyes on the same day.
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