DID anyone see attempts by Chief Fortune Charumbira, president of the Chiefs   Council, to hoodwink Zimbabweans into believing he is not biased towards Zanu PF?

YET again, the largest arm of Zimbabwe’s so-called “inclusive government” has demonstrated its determination to do “its own thing”, irrespective of the best interests of the country’s population.

TOO many elections, too few changes! The spectre of more polls next year brings this exhausting ring to Zimbabwe, one of those African countries where elections are regular but leadership changes remain a mirage.

IN the aftermath of the Sadc summit held in Windhoek, Namibia, the new but relatively old national debate would be presumed to be about elections. This debate would be placed within the context of the report given by the Sadc appointed facilitator, President Jacob Zuma of South Africa on the Zimbabwean political impasse to the Sadc troika meeting held in August in Windhoek.

WHEN African countries gained independence from 1960 onwards, they faced the challenge of building their structures from scratch.

THERE is some fiercely contested perspective in Zimbabwe which has resulted in a lunatic fringe that argues President Robert Mugabe must not apologise for Gukurahundi atrocities until the Ndebeles themselves apologise for King Mzilikazi’s and his son Lobengula’s raids in Mashonaland during their reign prior to 1890.

THE Herald has once again demonstrated why it cannot be trusted to provide balanced news and information of national interest.

AS Zimbabwe strives for economic recovery, a key focus area must be a transformation of the manufacturing sector. 

TOURISM was initially intended to be a major source of revenue for Zimbabwe during the World Cup, but negative press took its toll on the country’s ability to draw tourists.

THERE are too many rumours circulating about where and when diamonds were discovered in Chiadzwa and by whom. The responsible minister was quoted in some media reports as having said the diamonds were “discovered” by villagers. 

GOVERNMENT’S policy ambiguity concerning 99-year land leases for farmers has been interestingly challenged by a re-ignited debate concerning the bankability of such leases.

THEY came, were chauffeur-driven to expensive hotels, they ate and drank, closed their eyes, and off they went to the airport, chauffeur-driven, overweight with President Robert Mugabe’s  presents in their bags, dancing their farewells with purchased airport dancers carrying messages of solidarity in the struggle against the people.

ALTHOUGH the occasion was the funeral of his beloved sister, Sabina Mugabe, undoubtedly intended to pay tribute to, and mourn the departure of the deceased, president Robert Mugabe apparently felt it was an apposite occasion to inform Western countries that they should “go to hell, to hell, to hell”. 

THE Herald on Wednesday told us the ministerial delegation from the Association of African Diamond-Producing Countries wants diamonds from Chiadzwa to be allowed on the market so the nation could benefit from the revenue generated from the sales.

PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe’s proposal on Monday at the National Heroes Acre of an amnesty on political crimes amounts to denying victims justice.

We had a good chuckle over   the   Herald’s opening line in its editorial   Comment on Monday that read “We couldn’t agree more with President Mugabe...”

MOST admirably the Minister of Finance Tendai Biti has, ever since he came into office 18 months ago, vigorously pursued a policy that the Zimbabwean government should only “eat that which it gathers”.

THERE are a number of risks that are associated with tabling a different opinion on the much publicised issue of devolution. 

FOR  successfully hosting the Fifa World Cup,  South Africa effectively banished Africa’s reputation for inefficiency and slackness. The tournament, regarded around the world as an outstanding success showcasing Africa’s potential for investment and growth, has demonstrated the keen attitude which all Africans display towards innovation, commitment and co-operation.

THE causes of Zimbabwe’s ongoing economic morass for most of the past 30 years have been manifold, the principal common denominator being disastrous policies pursued by government since the country gained Independence in 1980.