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Chiefs' diplomatic passports: A clear case of bribery
The call for granting diplomatic passports to traditional chiefs in Zimbabwe ahead of the 2023 elections presents both opportunities and challenges.THE call for granting diplomatic passports t...Published: 25 Jul 2023 at 08:32hrs | 5 | by Concerned
'No to another empty victory'
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's 2023 presidential bid is an exercise in futility. At 80 years, Mnangagwa, even if he wins the polls on August 23, the victory will be hollow.The thousands of peo...Published: 14 Jun 2023 at 06:37hrs | | by Concerned
A cry for help – Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education
Today is day 2, since the opening of schools; learners are stranded by the main gate of Fletcher High School in Gweru, a school located in the Zone area o...Published: 09 May 2023 at 08:45hrs | 11 | by Concerned Parents
School deserted as parents withdrew their children
Dear Minister of EducationWe, parents of pupils attending Murowa School in Zvishavane district write I form you that with immediate effect we have withdrawn our pupils from the school until th...Published: 08 May 2023 at 15:44hrs | 2 | by Concerned Parents
Open Letter: Mine loses millions worthy of diamonds as workers engage in illicit diamond panning
Dear, Some "lucky" Murowa Diamonds Mine workers have become rich overnight after a well-orchestrated and carefully executed diamond stealing process went on undetected for months leaving some ...Published: 26 Feb 2023 at 11:04hrs | 10 | by Concerned Murowa Resident
Cde Chiukira drops Mnangagwa's name to swindle Zimfep schools
Open letterTo whom it may concern Challenges faced by Zimfep Schools because of Gideon Chiukira (Director of Coordination)Zimfep stands for Zimbabwe Foundation for Education with Produ...Published: 24 Feb 2023 at 09:32hrs | 40 | by Concerned parents
Mnangagwa's second Republic full of promises but no action
ALL the good things the nation wants is what President Emmerson Mnangagwa says and promises: Growing economy; zero tolerance to corruption; openness for business; a listening President; involvement of...Published: 24 Oct 2022 at 06:14hrs | | by Concerned
Zimbabwe govt officials should first declare assets
BEFORE Finance minister Mthuli Ncube asks us to declare where our foreign currency is coming from when we bring in foodstuffs and household goods from outside the country, the leadership of Zimbabwe s...Published: 23 Aug 2022 at 06:29hrs | 3 | by Concerned
Can a Heroes Acre be excavated for minerals?
Dear Editor, How can Ntola villagers pay tribute to their Gallant Sons and Daughters buried at Warren Hills of Ntola during Heroes Day Commemorations that rekindles bitter memories?NTO...Published: 08 Aug 2022 at 12:51hrs | 3 | by Concerned Villager
BCC needs complete overhaul
WE all want and wish to see our beloved Bulawayo move up, but as far as I can see our city fathers are only in it for the money not for the people.If you need proof of this just go to the reve...Published: 09 May 2022 at 07:07hrs | | by Concerned Bulawayo resident
BCC must stop stealing from ratepayers
WRITE this letter to express my disappointment with the Bulawayo City Council.I am a resident in the city and have always honoured my bills despite the exorbitant charges.I never miss ...Published: 26 Apr 2022 at 08:24hrs | | by Concerned Bulawayo resident
Where are the human rights defenders when our children are being denied the right to education?
Dear We the Murowa community sympathise with teachers and all the civil servants per se'. Its an undeniable fact that civil servan...Published: 12 Feb 2022 at 08:35hrs | 2 | by Concerned Murowa Ward Community
Zanu-PF hides behind sanctions to evade accountability
ONE thing Rhodesians could be trusted for was doing that which their country — no matter how bizarre — wanted done. The Rhodesians would do it, no lip service, something that Zanu-PF finds hard, i...Published: 19 Oct 2021 at 06:29hrs | 1 | by Concerned
Shocking: Hillcrest College demands fees for 3 terms
In a shocking move, a private school in Mutare, Hillcrest College is demanding payment for 3 terms for the current school calendar year despite students attending for only 2 terms.Pare...Published: 26 Sep 2021 at 20:05hrs | 78 | by Concerned Parent
Chamisa, the masses' only hope
IT seems the 2023 elections are a delayed match. The Nelson Chamisa-led MDC Alliance will beat the so-called new dispensation hands down.Zanu-PF has been losing elections even during the late ...Published: 13 Sep 2021 at 06:02hrs | 6 | by Concerned Youth
Zanu-PF does not deserve our votes
TIME and again I have been questioning Zanu-PF's 2018 election manifesto on education, health and housing. It left me with so many doubts about the ruling party's capability to fulfil the highly exagg...Published: 14 Aug 2021 at 07:23hrs | | by Concerned
Teachers assault parent in view of pupils
Dear Editor, It was barbaric, embarrassing and shocking to say the least. Like mad bulls the two male teachers menacingly charged towards a frightened parent who had sought refugee in the loca...Published: 29 May 2021 at 17:30hrs | | by Concerned Parents
Residents oppose councillors' salary hike
PLUMTREE residents have warned Local Government minister July Moyo against awarding hefty salaries and allowances to councillors, saying the move would cripple service delivery in local authorities....Published: 03 Mar 2021 at 06:17hrs | 3 | by Concerned
Zanu-PF has lost credibility
THE recent resignation of Vice-President Kembo Mohadi over sex scandals with married women at his Munhumutapa offices has exposed the ruling Zanu-PF party both internally and externally.The pa...Published: 03 Mar 2021 at 06:16hrs | | by Concerned
Agritex officers, councillors looting command agriculture inputs
As farmers in Muzarabani district we are being sabotaged by Agritex officers who are working in cahoots with councillors in looting Command Agricultural scheme inputs.The inputs are not ...Published: 24 Jan 2021 at 16:16hrs | 1 | by Concerned citizen
3 years of false promises
IT is now three years since President Emmerson Mnangagwa took over power from the late former President Robert Mugabe with the assistance of the military.Mnangagwa promised a break from the pa...Published: 01 Dec 2020 at 07:00hrs | | by Concerned
Criminals targeting Diaspora stands in Zimbabwe
Hi,Just to share with you important news to warn people of criminals moving around Gweru especially claiming to have also been sold the same housing stand. They go on to ask for your plan and ...Published: 11 Oct 2020 at 11:23hrs | | by Concerned
An open letter from a concerned Bulawayo motorist
My job forces me to frequently drive along Masiyephambili Drive, past Nkulumane. Complex. I'm particularly concerned about the level of corruption & greed perpetrated by the police manning the roa...Published: 17 Sep 2020 at 06:26hrs | | by Concerned Bulawayo motorist
Corruption at City of Harare continues unchecked
CORRUPTION at the City of Harare continues to go unchecked. We have noted a number of irregular allocations of stands which have been swept under the carpet without serious investigations. Som...Published: 12 Sep 2020 at 07:40hrs | | by Concerned Residents
I miss Smith's Rhodesia
SINCE the attainment of our independence in 1980, the people of Zimbabwe have never tasted true freedom under the ruling Zanu-PF elite.The late former Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith's regi...Published: 12 Sep 2020 at 07:39hrs | | by Concerned
Can Mnangagwa be classified as a strategist?
I DON'T agree with those who say President Emmerson Mnangagwa is an intelligent person and here is why.Mnangagwa did not respond to insults from the G40 because he did not have any choice....Published: 27 Aug 2020 at 07:32hrs | | by Concerned
Vimbai Zimuto Decoded
A deep and through analysis of Vimbai Zimuto reveals that she is a deliberate and unapologetic exhibitionist.From a legal perspective, her exhibitionism is called indecent exposure....Published: 10 Aug 2019 at 17:27hrs | | by Concerned Citizen of Zimbabwe
Mnangagwa must act on economic decay
EDITOR,Recently, I went to a supermarket to do my groceries for the month, I was shocked to realise that a 2kg mixed portion chicken is now ranging between $15 to $18, a 2-litre concentrate ju...Published: 20 Apr 2019 at 17:03hrs | | by Concerned Citizen
Chief Khayisa single handedly destroys Mthwakazi
As a concerned, patriotic citizen sikaMthwakazi, I believe it is my duty to help people open their eyes with the way Chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Khayisa of Ntabazinduna has managed to destroy efforts to sa...Published: 09 Mar 2019 at 18:32hrs | 1 | by Concerned Citizen
Is Mnangagwa's Advisory Council Legal?
Editor,Please, allow me to ask lawyers if it is legal for the president to appoint a second cabinet without wide consultations. It is obligatory for cabinet ministers to seek sound advice conc...Published: 12 Feb 2019 at 10:46hrs | | by Concerned Citizen
PHOTOS: Situation in Zvishavane, No movement allowed
There are unconfirmed reports of demonstrations that happened in Zvishavane this weekend. See pictures below:...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 11:25hrs | 5 | by Concerned Citizen
PHOTOS: SA registered kombi crushes at Khami road flyover
A South Africa registered vehicle overturned at Khami road flyover in Bulawayo on Saturday....Published: 17 Nov 2018 at 19:40hrs | | by Concerned Citizen
Double standards by Rio Zim
DearRio Tonto Zimbabwe particularly Murowa Diamonds has a policy whereby prospective employees are subjected to serious vetting including police clearance and anyone with a criminal record is ...Published: 11 Nov 2018 at 09:22hrs | | by Concerned Zvishavane Residents
Dogs maul boy at Beitbridge border post - WhatsApp update
There are unconfirmed reports that a Malawian boy has been mauled by stray dogs at Beitbridge border post.Read WhatsApp update sent to Bulawayo24:...Published: 23 Oct 2018 at 09:05hrs | 4 | by Concerned Citizen
PHOTO: Price hikes - an update by concerned citizen
Price hikes ...Published: 09 Oct 2018 at 12:38hrs | 8 | by Concerned Citizen
NOTICE on Handling and Storage Charges at Beitbridge border post
Notice at Beitbridge border post - Handling and Storage Charges will be payable as indicated below:...Published: 09 Oct 2018 at 07:36hrs | | by Concerned Citizen
Delays in payment at GMB
Editor,I have learnt with concern that GMB is not paying within three days after delivery,I did deliver two weeks ago and no payment has been made yet .effort to engage with GMB over the phone...Published: 28 Sep 2018 at 06:44hrs | | by Concerned farmer
Gain Cash and Carry (National foods) managers fear losing jobs
Dear EditorAs branch managers of Gain Cash and Carry company formerly National Foods we would like to share our grievances with the nation of Zimbabwe at our company.We are not enjoyin...Published: 25 Aug 2018 at 07:07hrs | | by Concerned managers
Exposed Chief's wife goes berserk threatening all and sundry!
Dear EditorWe don't know either to laugh or cry? But surely some people have less grey matter than a bullfrog. So the wife of self imposed chief Mazvihwa has threatened to beat Murowa School t...Published: 18 Aug 2018 at 09:41hrs | 1 | by Concerned Murowa Ward Community
ALERT: Missing Schoolgirl
Hello zihlobo siyadingisa lapha my niece Ziyanda Moyo was last seen on the 8th of August 2018. She went to school and never came back home in the afternoon. Please ngicela lisi...Published: 11 Aug 2018 at 07:39hrs | | by Concerned Family Member
Please be careful of this Bulawayo conman
Dear Editor, To the people of Zimbabwe and Bulawayo in particular, please be careful of conman and woman masquerading as second hand car dealers, the man is called Thabani Mguni (and his wife)...Published: 26 Jun 2018 at 09:07hrs | 2 | by Concerned Bulawayo Resident
Letter to the Editor Teacher should reconsider their mass action
Dear Editor, Teachers are some of the hard working people under some of the most difficult conditions. They are known to be the learned people in our society and community and due respect shou...Published: 14 May 2018 at 13:25hrs | | by Concerned Parent Gift Mashoko
You must bribe the cleaner in order for your application to be seen by HR...The stinking rot at Murowa Diamonds
Dear Eish! One can only underrate them at his or her great disadvantage. Yes these cleaners or sweepers at this flithy rich diamond mining company are pocketing thousands of dollars, goats and...Published: 03 May 2018 at 14:23hrs | | by Concerned Murowa Ward Community
Bread price gone up!
Dear Editor, It appears that bread price has increased.Ordinary loaf which used to cost $0.9 is now $1. While Family and Super loaf which was sold at $1 is nowhere to found on shelves....Published: 17 Apr 2018 at 06:28hrs | | by Concerned Citizen
Open letter to Minister of Local Government, Rural and Urban Development
Dear Minister July Moyo, REF; Wish to expose the rot at Mvurwi council that has been covered for a long time by the Mugabe regime.Honourable Minister please allow me to expose the embe...Published: 08 Apr 2018 at 18:46hrs | | by Concerned Citizen
'Current situation at Mpilo Hospital very very bad!'
I was at Mpilo Hospital in Bulawayo yesterday afternoon. My business was at the eye unit which was some what already closed for the day shortly after 2pm. With nothing more to do at the hospit...Published: 21 Mar 2018 at 11:18hrs | | by Concerned Patient
Granary Park Harare letter to President Mnangagwa
Dear editor,I live in Granary Park Harare and would like you to assist us to present this letter in your reputable press.I strongly believe that media has an important role in the development ...Published: 16 Mar 2018 at 15:13hrs | 5 | by Concernedresidents
The true story of Murowa Diamonds
Dear Editor Thank you Editor and your team for being the voice of the voiceless, the eyes and ears of our oppressed and deprived community. Surely we salute you for you have managed to highlig...Published: 11 Mar 2018 at 12:32hrs | | by Concerned Murowa Ward Community
Soldiers beating up people in Ngundu, Chivi - Army general please save our souls
Dear Editor We the Ngundu and Chivi residents are now living in fear. Soldiers driven by Mashapa are asking for shop licences and beating up the mishikashika boys. Those who fail to pr...Published: 01 Mar 2018 at 20:38hrs | | by Concerned Citizen
Omega Sibanda linked company fights Childline Zimbabwe
As a concerned Bulawayo resident, I found one particular issue disturbing pertaining to Childline Zimbabwe and Omega Sibanda vice President of ZIFA. Mr Sibanda's case involves his fight agains...Published: 21 Feb 2018 at 07:39hrs | | by Concerned Bulawayo resident
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