Tendai Ruben Mbofana is a Zimbabwe-based social justice advocate, writer, researcher, and social commentator. He has always been passionate about standing up and speaking out for the voiceless and oppressed.He has been relentless in his quest and dream of a country where all Zimbabweans enjoy their social justice.
- Zimbabwe’s boasting of 5,000 ‘development projects’ proves we’re being led by jokers!At times, I find it exceedingly difficult not to laugh my lungs out, whenever I am listening to top officials brag about so-called ‘development projects’Continue reading “Zimbabwe’s boasting of 5,000 ‘development projects’ proves we’re being led by jokers!”
- If anyone has to withdraw from Zim elections then it should be Mnangagwa!So, political commenter Jonathan Moyo believes that, for the good of the Cowdary Park (Bulawayo) constituency, possible opposition CCC candidate Thokozani Khupe should withdraw herContinue reading “If anyone has to withdraw from Zim elections then it should be Mnangagwa!”
- Zimbabwe churches turn evil, please Jesus come back!I have never been shy in expressing my strong Christian views, as well as my undying and uncompromising love for my Lord Jesus Christ. AsContinue reading “Zimbabwe churches turn evil, please Jesus come back!”
- Zimbabwe has officially become a pariah state!The Government of Zimbabwe has officially become a tyranny – fraught with all the legislative tools to be justifiably labelled a pariah state. By theContinue reading “Zimbabwe has officially become a pariah state!”
- The greatest unpatriotism is keeping quiet when ruling elite destroys Zimbabwe!So, the Parliament of Zimbabwe has gone ahead, in spite of all the public outrage, into passing the draconian so-called ‘Patriotic Bill’. I should sayContinue reading “The greatest unpatriotism is keeping quiet when ruling elite destroys Zimbabwe!”
- Continued increase in diaspora remittances signal rising poverty in ZimbabweThe marked rise in diaspora remittances into Zimbabwe actually does not signal economic growth – but, as a matter of fact, increased poverty Yet, itContinue reading “Continued increase in diaspora remittances signal rising poverty in Zimbabwe”
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- Mthuli’s theatrics expose government lack of seriousness in addressing Zim economic crisis!So, finance minister Mthuli Ncube, over the past weekend, went around shops in Bulawayo, like a crazed vigilante – demanding small businesses to accept paymentsContinue reading “Mthuli’s theatrics expose government lack of seriousness in addressing Zim economic crisis!”
- At what stage does a president concede he has failed?If I were the president of Zimbabwe – what would I be expected to do under these circumstances? The country goes for an average 20Continue reading “At what stage does a president concede he has failed?”
- What do we have to show for Africa Day except traditional attire?When the OAU (Organization for African Unity) was established on 25th May 1963, in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), the main objective of the founding fathers wasContinue reading “What do we have to show for Africa Day except traditional attire?”
- Zimbabwe has no leader – plain and simple!Can anyone surely wake up in the morning, take a bath, don his suit, put on his scarf, and look himself in the mirror withContinue reading “Zimbabwe has no leader – plain and simple!”
- Indeed life was hard under colonialism but there were plenty of opportunitiesOver the weekend I drove my mother to her rural home in Rusape for an important family gathering. To be expected, as soon as weContinue reading “Indeed life was hard under colonialism but there were plenty of opportunities”
- Could Smith’s plan for independence have led to a better Zimbabwe?11 November is always remembered in Zimbabwe’s history as the day then Prime Minister Ian Douglas Smith, in a daring move, stubbornly cut off tiesContinue reading “Could Smith’s plan for independence have led to a better Zimbabwe?”
- I’m grateful to have been born and bred in Rhodesia!Ever since I started writing current affairs and social justice newspaper articles in 1989, at the age of 16 years, this is probably the mostContinue reading “I’m grateful to have been born and bred in Rhodesia!”
- Zimbabwe will prosper if we speak for the suffering, not for politicians!There is a justifiable reason why I never became a politician and have stayed clear from participating in party politics. One simply needs to goContinue reading “Zimbabwe will prosper if we speak for the suffering, not for politicians!”
- Did thousands die so that only a few enrich themselves from our minerals and land?Having just woken up this Saturday morning, and turning on the television – I never expected to be greeted by such a heart-wrenching scene. ThereContinue reading “Did thousands die so that only a few enrich themselves from our minerals and land?”
- Leaders who stand in front of churches canvassing for support are insulting God!There is nothing that incenses me more than watching Zimbabwe political leaders – who are the embodiment of evil itself – standing in front ofContinue reading “Leaders who stand in front of churches canvassing for support are insulting God!”
- Mnangagwa was never appointed by God!As the Christian world moves out of the so-called ‘Easter holidays’ – to be expected, there were multitudes who gathered in various places to commemorateContinue reading “Mnangagwa was never appointed by God!”
- It’s so difficult to speak for the suffering when suffering yourself!These are one of those rare moments I just feel like wearing my heart on my sleeve. Those days when life in my country becomesContinue reading “It’s so difficult to speak for the suffering when suffering yourself!”
- Uebert Angel should never take Zimbabweans for fools!So, according to the motor-mouthed self-proclaimed ‘prophet’ Uebert Angel – his willingness to assist launder U$100 million, on behalf of undercover investigative journalists, was allContinue reading “Uebert Angel should never take Zimbabweans for fools!”
- Mr. President, independence doesn’t mean freedom to destroy one’s country!I recall a story I was told by my parents when I was still a little child. There was a ruling ZANU PF meeting atContinue reading “Mr. President, independence doesn’t mean freedom to destroy one’s country!”
- Zimbabweans will wake up after elections…well, hopefully!Yesterday, during a relative’s burial, I had a wonderful opportunity to mix and mingle with friends, family, neighbors and people from all walks of life.Continue reading “Zimbabweans will wake up after elections…well, hopefully!”
- Lifestyles of Zimbabwean ‘mbinga’ sign of a failed corrupt economy!So, another so-called ‘mbinga’ (wealthy person) in Zimbabwe has been active, once again, on social media flaunting his latest acquisitions. This time around, he boughtContinue reading “Lifestyles of Zimbabwean ‘mbinga’ sign of a failed corrupt economy!”
- About the father who bought a Ferrari whilst his children starved!This is a story about a father, who had a very good top job, which paid him quite well. On the side, he even ranContinue reading “About the father who bought a Ferrari whilst his children starved!”
- Stifling the media is tantamount to an attack on the nation and its people!As we commemorate World Press Freedom Day, this is always the time for those in the media industry to introspect. Are we fulfilling our mandateContinue reading “Stifling the media is tantamount to an attack on the nation and its people!”
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