What do the people say?

How can we change our traditional way of doing politics so that we can progress?

Simply alter your priorities. #development- @SirGomby

So true and so simple, nicely put @SirGomby – @Zim_Thinking

We need to promote political pluralism in Zimbabwe, that will help pave the way for change – @TapiwaMunjoma

I totally agree with Vince, the political structures and even processes are there to protect and serve the interests of the very greed politicians who want to either continue staying in power or create a safe haven for their corruptly amassed wealth -Clémence Machadu

Is it time for those in the diaspora to come home and build our nation? If not now, then when?

I have come across many who are willing to come home and help rebuild the country. The problem we Zimbabwe is that there is no clear policy to lure them back like what other countries do,for example,a policy like,diaspora returning home will have duty free – Duran Rapozo

I dont think that we need to point fingers to each other because nothing will be solved only to continue building our country because even us who are out of Zimbabwe we know very well that no matter what home is the best as we are using our talents out here we still send foreign currency back home instead of blaming each of unsolvable country problems so better do what is good and safe you brothers and sisters – Faniso Khoza

Come to power cuts and water shortages? – Angela Adams Wagoneka

The same reasons that compelled them to leave the country are still present, so why should they come back home? Vanodzoka kuzoyanwa zamhu ripi? Unemployment is still 85 percent. The government has been freezing recruitment in the public service up to now.- Clémence Machadu

Why did people run away in the first place? What tangible changes have been made so far that guarantees that we are going in the right direction? How many youthful ministers have been drafted into key ministries? We cant risk our jobs for the sake of just verbal promises. – Prosper Sibanda

Nd also u must discover how many Zimbabweans are in South Africa cryng and begging for food some are blind its so painful to see somone from your country suffering in another coutry so plz we as Zimbabweans need a big change. – Mbonisi Phakathi

Why do you want them back if you never gave them chance to vote?

That country is a shame. – Obert Baloyi

U can’t turn away from a monster and then expect the same to go back when the same monster is still in the same place it was. It doesn’t make sense. – Prosper Sibanda

Kkkk Come on get real, before we all leave.- Aleck Ngolo

I’m in Zim, l’m not going anywhere except for visits – @ChichyMoyo

Are you a Zimbabwean living in the diaspora – please tell us why you do not live at home?

It’s very expensive living in Zim. Service delivery is way below par to be kind- @JohnDoeZW

Coz hakuna dhiri – @TapiwaMunjoma

The articles says all home is best but we can’t be home & hungry. Most of us are highly qualified but there are no Jobs in Zim let alone water. Because of the situation in Zim I fear we have a generation lost to madhiri. – @glentd

After going back home for 12months I found work opportunities to be non existent or very poorly paid! #wanttogoback- @Staceythezim

Parents had to go and look for better employment opportunities snd we had to go- @figosekas

Well, I thought it would be such fun to be called a ‘Zimbabwean Living in the Diaspora’. Jury still out on that!! -@itayiviriri

Zim sucks guys. The roads the environment is just Filthy.- @wessie200

I’m going back into my country, – @mr_moyo_sir

I left many moons ago!!- @Xreje

Please tell me more about your return. I’m doing research on Zims who go back. – @misteroram

Is the MDC-T about to split again?

This whole thing is nothing but nonsense,actually if MDC had never existed, zim would hve been a better place they have lost a purpose and a cause , time to re-group and rebrand -@SirGomby

This is really bad as they have to prepare for the next elections coz I can feel the pressure on this GVT after 5 years- @JasperPauros

Not easy to put a pulse on #Zim politics both MDC’s future relevance is in uniting- @ResurrectZim

Comment reserved – Robert Ndlovu

Makambo waonepi wanhu wanorwira ukuru part isati yamu powe marema ewanhu fambai muende ndimi makadyisa part imi – Master Sylvester Madondo

Zviri nani esplite togara sei netsukukuiri part ihombe kupfura Biti newamwe wawo ngawaende hawana kana basa zvaita zvakanaka tichiri padhuze Save bhora mberi wanhu waifunga kuti ichaparara pakaenda wanaNcube part ihombe iyi warume kupfura imimi – Master Sylvester Madondo

Power! – Brighton Majoni

Chero zvazvaita bhurugwa rebenzi – Blakuda Akunechibo

Maybe – Devoted Ziki

Who will be the next best MDC-T candidate?

I think as of now it is safe to say Tsvangirai is the MDC.if he is to be replaced then MDC is gone and thats what ZANU PF wants becoz they know that in 2018 their trump card Bob will not be there and they dont have anyone now to compete against Morgan. – Tafara Chipato

I think if it can be somone else which is not Tsvangirai can be the real movement change.- Mbonisi Phakathi

“Kukura musoro chete” – Grace Chikwenya Mai Etame

So Morgan needs to stay? Do you think everyone in the MDC party feels the same?

Tsvangirai apera basa aedza zvese zvaramba saka best way ngaapewo vamwe vane utesve mukana – Grace Chikwenya Mai Etame

Morgan is more come what may be…remember the T @ the end of MDC – Nqobile Mabaleka

Tsvangirai forever, – Mistead Hwandu

I believe Morgan is the corner pillar in the Mdc that is why zanu is campaigning for his ouster becoz they know very well that if he goes the Mdc is dead – Mudavanhu Marume

Will SADC listen to Tsvangirai’s evidence of #Zimelection rigging this time?

No SADC washed off off on Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe has been pain in their neck who dare want to touch it again – @farayimate

I support MDC but I ve realised that the leader is a big fool he will never win unless if they can put somebody else – Mbonisi Phakathi

Waste of time – Duran Rapozo

SADC is just a toothless organisation/dog. Only a few leaders use their heads. I will forever respect Ian Khama! I do not think they will listen. – Clemence Risenga Mavasa

For what,Thats nonsense,its juss a nightmare he won’t rule that Country,but he’ll remain a puppet…. – Nathan Goto

No, they probably won’t listen, but that doesn’t mean you give up trying to be heard. – Bee Mundy-Castle

You don’t go to court to win only, but also to get your side heard – GeneYellz Vadzimba

SADC just another toothless league of failed natons. – Honest Chademana

Too late for mummy – Andrew Sithole

Not at all it makes me cry as i am a Zimbabwean -Faniso Khoza

Its worth a try. – Shadreck Mbiragai

Why should they change? They’ve been totally useless up until now. So, the answer is… no. – Alexandra Johnstone

Bedzi nyangwe ukathuka sei harirengi kutaura – Tandi Moyo

We need dramatic action in resolving the Zim and not these fatal engagements with SADC!!!! – Menzi Dakeni

They wil becoz SADC cheat themself on issues of zimbabwe floods of problems are coming – Wisdom Mashowa

These people never learn. Nothing is going to change and Mugabe will be taking over the reins soon and will use the dossier as toilet paper. – Ged McDaddy

A big NO – Nevermore Nero Makuyana Jikinya

Going t sadc is indeed the right procedure to precent tangible evidence of foul play if there is any zanu pf will be either vindicted or rule by default pple need clarity i suppose – John Shirinda

We don’t think so,sheer waste of time. -Fidelis Chigwada

MDC lacks think tanks&strategists this is a clear waste of time&resources,this should have been done in the heat of the moment.Their struggle should take another form to put pressure on Mugabe rule. -Bee Tee

As it is now we might blame our opposition party’s leadership, but l don’t know what makes our common senses not to realize how this old man and his thirsty vampires are destroying our nation’s dignity everywhere in this world, by being so selfish.They do – Ernest Maseya

l support the mdc bt l dnt see SADC wil take action? – Lloyd Homani

Its impulsive to approach the SADC, an organ which was observing the elections and has already endorsed it as credible and free!besides, SADC is a revolutionary oriented organ which has a long perrenial friendship with the reigning Zanu (PF)! hence changing – Stephen Zimuto Chinhuwo

Aluta contiua never give up!!! – Kennedy Mafika

Never ever wat is over is over – Prosper Nemashakwe

Waste of time. Thats Y u need to change leadership. Theyv run out of ideas. Rather direct the energy and $$$$ towards restructuring, rebranding and reorganising yo doomed party. However, m sure u knw the story of the frog n lipstick. I suppose yo leadership – Timothy Musara

hahaha always talking history and something won’t happens – Simbarashe Sibanda Simballa

His dreaming SADC wont consider this ,he lost it and the more he brings these issues ,the more it shows his desparate to have some political space – Nyasha Gushaz Kapfudza

Ndebele vs Shona: A nation divided are we that divided or is the media trying to divide us?

I just wonder. Is there any evidence besides facebook group coz people use abuse speech in non-tribal groups? it’s hard to grab the future when you engrossed in the past. I hope youth realise – @JayPee_55

Sadly YES We are very divided. take it from non cyber platforms generally Zimbos find it hard to agree Mash vs Mat. Speaking a language doesn’t make peace. Our Prez speaks English n hated Englishman – @glentd

Interesting question, & why I found the article interesting. I think maybe it’s best if both Ndebele and Shona are made compulsory at school. Brigde the gap -@Ay_Brown

It’s also up to individuals. we need to look past that tribal barrier! – @djchelseabarce

The only difference betwn me and a ndebele guy is language unless we dig our history. Unlike black n white. – @JayPee_55

Comment for the week on the question of Zimbabweans losing contract work to Chinese nationals: “Do they pay taxes? No. Are they creating enough employment? No. Are they raping our resources? YES” via Twitter. Share your

Evil chinese wearing a messiah’s face.they have finished our resources. – Shupikai Matambo

The Chinese are also known for ill-treating workers, some even beat workers using their martial arts advantage, apart from working them long hours, underpaying them and not giving them proper protective clothing in construction. – Clémence Machadu

To hell with chinese people manje manje ticharovana mahuha acho avanotemba nawo. – Baba VaRyan Walata

Neocolonialism – Honest Chademana

The Chineese should go to china n leave our Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe for Zimbabweans like wat mugabe says – Tapiwa Carlos Guvira

Should the death penalty be abolished?

Who is the biggesst murderer of all in our beloved country? – Fortune Tholo

We cant afford to waste the tax payer’s money lukin after outcasts, tuchmbere turikumsha uko tuswere tuchchengeta mhondi? Thats rubish – Dady Mhungu

Unoona chimuti muziso remumwe hauoni chigutswa mako muziso nhy. Zvakare to be out of jail dosent mean u are clean, some have bought freedom, some are at large, some uses political muscle to be free but u here them advocating fo death penalty. Shame on u . – Oliver Madyiwa

What ever happened to forgivenes and second chances let the turn from Saul to Paul only God has th right to decide who dies and who lives whatever yo position is u dnt play God these are not th days of Abram these ar th days of Jesus th al suficient savio – Tariro Mahere Zvoutete

Death penalty should remain inforce, its an expense to keep a murder in jail. Imagine a tax payer being murdered then that murderer is sentenced for life and the state has to pay for his upkeep. What a waste. KILL and BE KILLED TOO. – Rodwell Maoneke

No an eye for an eye – Lenox Wiseman Jz

At least ngwena dzinombochemavo, hanzi it’s rare kuona misodzi yengwena- Clémence Machadu

And I still believe in Santa Claus – Magari Mandebvu

Sure minister l used to have a negative mind abt u bt l hve seen that u have a sence of human – Gift Chibondo

No that’s too harsh, it must be abolished at all – Blessing Makweche

No one deserves to die -Lyts-out Mundie T

Even in bible,death penalty ws there and should be remain enforced. – Learnmore Tringindi

‘He who kills another person shall be put to death’ so says the book of law in the bible. Lets say no to homosexual becoz it was condemed in the bible, lets also say no to murder and do what the bible says. – Mudavanhu Marume

A technical fault? Peter Blair Whitfield went to the trouble of contacting ZEC personally with a request for a digital copy of the Zimbabwe Voters Roll. He was told that the Chairperson was on leave.

No Kennedy I disagree comrade, Whether ZEC is ZANU PF or Lucifer is immaterial as the voter’s roll isn’t theirs!!! We must just keep on banging their door until they release it as silence will be golden to such idiots!!!! – Menzi Dakeni

They are not going to fix it until right before the next election? there must be a lot of stuff to clean out of those files! – Avanza Vaile

Next elections? She is not serious. Maybe she should drop the title ‘Justice’. She is showing signs of being unjust – Brighton Majoni

ZEC stupidity and idiocy will not derail the train of change!! Down with this compromised institution!!! You are a great disappointment you ZEC fools and idiots!!!! – Menzi Dakeni

A waste of time ZEC is Zanu (PF). – Kennedy Mafika

Cowards!!!- Antoinette Dick

Is Food Aid helping or hurting Zimbabwe?

Food aid is not actually helping the intended beneficiaries. It is rather helping intermediate beneficiaries. We should learn to empower farmers to optimize from agricultural production and foster post harvest programmes earmarked at preserving food. I have seen cabbages and tomatoes rotting in the countryside, but that is food that can be preserved to ensure food security. Food aid in Zimbabwe tend to be politicised and food is distributed along partisan lines. – Clémence Machadu

Maybe they need some container gardening workshops. Backyard farming, and seed sharing libraries. – Avanza Vaile

Food aid should be used only in emergencies. I agree with Avanza that people need training in growing their own food even in small spaces. – Eleanor Manske

I used to work in Mazvihwa where there were a lot of NGOs distributing food aid.What most beneficiaries ended up doing was to neglect their fields and some stopped farming completely because of the free food. – Brighton Majoni

Most of the zimbabweans needs food aid even the so called working class who are earning slave wages. – Oliver Madyiwa

People can work and want to pleasr their families but our hands are tied. Open industrie muone zvinoita vanhu. Hakuna munhu asingade kushandira vana vake anoda kuchengeterwa vana nema donor. Wat legacy will u live behind. We dont want to promote a culture of loo Oliver Madyiwa

i dont think so. Food aid comes after a strong assesment on whether e pple to be assisted are lazy or that even if they wld want to wek but there z nothing u can do to bring food on yo own on yo table. I dont think that aiders just come n say u dont have Oliver Madyiwa

Food aid hardly comes after much assessment of the recipients’ needs. It is more to do with getting rid of agriculture surplus for the food aid donor. It has been shown to interfere with local markets. I only support food aid in emergencies. Eleanor Manske

food aid shame Andrew Sithole

Is this how the ZRP riot squad deal with peaceful protestors in the country? imimi sevenzaí basa mari ichidyiwa nezanu,kutaura hanzi ua not patriotic mapurisa pondayi,innocent hungry women brutalised 4exercising there rights,company shud just pay workers instead of using state machinery 2instil mor fear into our ppl,why is the gvm Jacob Mabvunure

Prudence Mudeure police need to be professional Prudence Mudeure

The police have been turned into zanu thugs. Kennedy Mafika

so sad. Neville Crowder

ko kusiyana nazvo kuneiko unofira mahara Chitsaka Obedience

hazvisi feeeeeyyyyyyyyaaaa. Vapei maridzavo moremekedza kodzero dzavoo. Oliver Madyiwa