Opinion

Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema recently made a high-profile trip to Harare, co-chairing the Zambia–Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission. But beyond the ceremonial handshakes, Hichilema’s visit to Zimbabwe has sparked debate about the intersection of business and politics in the region, especially following his widely reported meeting with Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo. Chivayo is no stranger to controversy. […]

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa- Geographer and researcher Malaika Mahlatsi has criticised recent political and media narratives around the Road Accident Fund (RAF), arguing that efforts to exclude foreign nationals from its benefits are illegal, dangerous, and morally wrong. In an opinion piece, Mahlatsi accuses some political parties and sections of the media of fuelling Afrophobic sentiments […]

Nelson Mandela Day, marked every July 18, was once a rallying cry for justice, urging people to honor Mandela’s 67 years of anti-apartheid struggle with 67 minutes of community service. Launched by the UN in 2009, it carried the weight of Mandela’s revolutionary legacy. But in 2025, the day feels politically toothless, a hollow ritual […]

By Brilliant Pongo As a foreign observer watching the South African Judicial Conduct Tribunal, I must say I have been mesmerised by the eloquence of Selby Mbenenge, his command of the English language makes me think he has a dictionary and thesaurus as upper and lower gums.  I sit sipping my over-priced cappuccino and squinting […]

Report Focus News– Special Report Harare, Zimbabwe — A new academic paper by cultural analyst and media researcher Brilliant Pongo is raising eyebrows—and questions—about the roots of Zimbabwe’s largest ethnic-linguistic identity. Titled “Constructing ‘Shona’: Colonial Linguistics, Identity Politics, and the Invention of Unity in Zimbabwe,” the paper exposes what Pongo argues is a deliberate colonial […]

In the midst of controversy and speculation, Zimbabweans are calling for transparency and accountability from Ambassador Uebert Angel, who holds the prestigious titles of special envoy to the president and ambassador at large for Europe and the Americas. While Angel has made headlines for his prophetic utterances and alleged involvement in scandals, questions linger regarding […]

In the bustling and ever changing space of Zimbabwe’s gospel ministry, amidst the tumultuous rise of dubious leaders, there stand stalwarts of integrity quietly doing the work of God. These men, such as Apostle Batsirai Java and Bishop Tudor Bismark, embody principles of uprightness and serve as beacons of hope amid a landscape marred by […]

Introducing “Closure in Grief: The Mythical Finish Line” – a groundbreaking new book by Brill Pongo that challenges the widely-held belief that closure is the ultimate goal of the grieving proces Drawing on his own personal experiences of loss and his extensive research into the field of grief and bereavement, Pongo presents a compelling argument […]

It took me two years to come across this song and boy! I was amazed not only by the performance but amazed by the depth of message in Poptain’s Pfau Pfau. In this lamentation Zimbabwean musician Poptain has once again showed his musical prowess. The song, which explores the themes of loss and grief brought […]

South Africa is on a dangerous path and these issues must be addressed forthwith.

The world did not give me my Gift, Talent and Skill, ‘God’ did and I’m not afraid to say it.

Seeking to suppress the use of violence in South Africa through the threat of direct violence by the state, such as deploying the army to combat the pro-Zuma (so-called-free-Zuma protestors), is not the solution.