Isaac Tangwena

[Ella @EllasArchive1]

My boss deducted $1,800 from my salary because I refused to attend a work dinner on my wedding anniversary.

I didn’t argue.

I didn’t beg.

I simply asked payroll to send me the written policy authorizing the deduction.

By Monday morning, HR had scheduled an emergency meeting.

But let me start from the beginning.

I’d worked at the company for four years as a senior account manager. I managed twelve major clients and had recently secured a contract worth $3.6 million.

My boss, Victor, loved calling me his most reliable employee.

What he meant was that I was the employee he could call at midnight, on weekends, and even while I was on leave.

For years, I accepted it because I wanted to grow in my career.

Then I got married.

My husband booked a restaurant for our first wedding anniversary. We’d planned the evening for weeks because both of us worked demanding jobs.

At 3 PM that Friday, Victor walked into my office.

“There’s a dinner with the investors tonight. I need you there.”

I explained that I had a prior commitment.

He frowned.

“What commitment could be more important than a meeting that could change your career?”

“My wedding anniversary.”

He stared at me as if I’d insulted him.

“You can celebrate tomorrow.”

“I’d rather keep the plans we’ve already made.”

His expression changed.

“Be careful. People who want to move up make sacrifices.”

I told him I’d already completed my presentation and sent the relevant client reports.

He walked away without responding.

At 6 PM, I left the office.

My husband and I had barely finished our meal when my phone started buzzing.

Victor had sent me an email.

Your absence from tonight’s strategic dinner will be reflected in your performance assessment.

I put my phone away.

The next week, my salary arrived $1,800 short.

I checked the payslip.

Under deductions, it said: Executive Event Non-Attendance - $1,800.

I read it three times.

Then I emailed payroll.

They replied that the deduction had been authorized by Victor.

I forwarded the response to HR and asked for the policy supporting it.

Two hours later, Victor stormed into my office.

“Why are you involving HR over a simple management decision?”

I looked him in the eye.

“Because you took $1,800 from my salary for having dinner with my husband.”

He lowered his voice.

“You have no idea how easily I can make things difficult for you here.”

I smiled.

“Then let’s make sure everything is documented.”

He walked out.

The following Monday, I received a meeting invitation titled:

Formal Review of Employee Conduct.

I accepted.

And I came prepared.

[Adamski Jahman @jahman_adamski]

Never doubt @mutami_susan

https://t.co/NJt0O88zzN

[Isaac Tangwena @IsaacTangwena]

@Shadaya_Knight if he was a little smarter he would be an idiot

[Mdara Gee @mudharagee]

Is Mr Mnangagwa serious about it or he is admitting he is a failure as a leader. Does he even understand the job?

[mawarire mbizvo jealousy @mawarirej]

Fellow Zimbabweans, here is the debate on #CAB3 that I had with Zanu-PF's @marapira_farai on @SABCNews Unwrap Africa programme today, Sunday 5 April 2026.

[Isaac Tangwena @IsaacTangwena]

@advocatemahere the Legend is drinking from a poisoned well and is now complaining of running stomach. We hope other legends are learning from this.

[SABC News @SABCNews]

WATCH | Zimbabwean Civic and Opposition Political leaders have withdrawn from public hearings into the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill. Constitutional lawyer Adv Fadzayi Mahere says the process is being rushed and that ZANU-PF is scared, as it does not want people to speak out.

[Doug Coltart ⚖️🇿🇼 @DougColtart]

And to all those who say that I am not Zimbabwean because of the colour of my skin, may you find healing for the hate in your hearts. I don't hate you back.

And I challenge you to a dance off!!!🕺😂 Name the time and place. @AlickMacheso please provide the music.🎶🇿🇼🖤🤎💛💚

[Justice A Mavedzenge @Dr_JAMavedzenge]

In Zimbabwe, the faction around President @edmnangagwa is engaging in what we call autocratic legalism. This is a constitutional and political theory that involves undertaking legal & constitutional reforms purportedly to strengthen governance yet the real intention is to consolidate autocratic rule. In order to hide the undemocratic nature of their proposed legal reforms, contemporary autocrats often simulate and dramatise public support for their proposed legal reforms but they never agree to put the reforms to a real popularity test. President Mnangagwa and his faction are doing the same. While refusing to hold a referendum to test the popularity of his intention to extend his presidential term of office beyond 2028, his faction is busing and coaching people to speak in favour of this proposed Constitutional change at public meetings while those who are opposed to the proposal are arrested and their meetings are banned by the police.

[Algeria FC @Algeria_FC]

Trophies are won on the pitch 🇸🇳⭐️⭐️

[David Coltart @DavidColtart]

I have been asked by @JobSikhala1 to post the attached appeal for funding of his legal defence in South Africa. If you can assist please contact me direct.

"Urgent Appeal for Legal Fees to Men and Women of Conscience:

From: Job Sikhala
SA

Dear Sirs/Madam,

I write this letter appealing to men and women of conscience to assist me mitigate the legal fees on the case of set regime of Zimbabwe in South Africa, the matter that was extensively covered by the worldwide media.

The charges against me are baseless and this in fact shown in the bail conditions granted to me. If the SA authorities had any real concerns that I had engaged in such conduct I would never have been released on such
liberal bail conditions.

The case will continue in a few weeks time and my lawyers are preparing for this next stage in the proceedings.

Our lawyers whose need a deposit of R100,000, 00. My fellow legal colleague and friend David Coltart is aware of how payment can be made and can provide banking details.

Please assist.

Sincerely,

Job Sikhala"

[Isaac Tangwena @IsaacTangwena]

@Discipl34381835 @TateMavetera @youngwomen4ed1 @edmnangagwa Simple

[Isaac Tangwena @IsaacTangwena]

@Sophie_Mokoena It's illegal, unconstitutional, driven by greed

[Isaac Tangwena @IsaacTangwena]

@advocatemahere It has at least taught us tenses👍

[Isaac Tangwena @IsaacTangwena]

@nickmangwana @edmnangagwa The resolution and so called agreement are both unconstitutional. We know that elections in Zimbabwe are to be held after every 5 years.

[Msoro_Bang_U @Msoro_Bang_U]

@Yummy_mamiee Ahhh

[Dear God @TheRich_Gospel]

Dear son,

Eat like a King.

Train like a Warrior.

Speak like a Leader.

Learn like a Student.

Think like a Philosopher.

But most importantly,

Believe in God.

[Isaac Tangwena @IsaacTangwena]

@nickmangwana He is now backing the Zig with assurances like Nyaradzo zvegold zvafamba

[Isaac Tangwena @IsaacTangwena]

@nickmangwana If Zim economy was an exam Gavhuna would be saying izvi handina kuzvidzidza , he simply does not have answers to the challenges he is facing . Number 1 this number 2 that ... It's all ngano