Columnist / 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parents of pupils attending Murowa School in Zvishavane district write I form you that with immediate effect we have withdrawn our pupils from the school until th...Published: 08 May 2023 at 15:44hrs | 2 | by Concerned Parents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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
President Mnangagwa, police force is still corrupt - Junior Cop
Dear editor There is still corruption and abuse of junior members at ZRP PPU the seniors officers are denying junior member vacation and maternity leaves asking them to pay Rec fund even up to...Published: 12 Jan 2018 at 18:38hrs | | by Concerned Junior Cop
'Serious disaster in Mashonaland Central hospitals'
Dear Editor, Please help me implore the Minister of Health and Child Care David Parirenyatwa to visit hospitals in Mashonaland Central in the new dispensation.Since the new president E...Published: 30 Dec 2017 at 06:59hrs | | by Concerned Citizen
Should sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe be lifted or not?
Let me start by saying that my dear colleagues and friends, the likes of Dewa Mavhinga, Tendai Biti and Nelson Chamisa may have to think twice on an international platform on issues that have a direct...Published: 22 Dec 2017 at 20:26hrs | | by Dr. Takesure Tazvishaya, a concerned citizen.
May the First lady visit Mvurwi hospital unannounced too
Dear Editor Hello Editor please assists me in telling my story to the responsible authority at Mvurwi hospital.Residents around Mvurwi are disgruntled by the way nurses are conducting ...Published: 22 Dec 2017 at 14:03hrs | | by Concerned Citizen
Zesa is killing us
Editor, Zesa's intention to hike tariff is not fair to us poor electric consumers. The parastatal is infested by mismanagement coupled with corruption. We have read about these shenanigans. ...Published: 15 Dec 2017 at 16:29hrs | | by Concerned Citizen
Murowa Primary School head goes berserk after the expose'
Dear Editor While most Zimbabweans were busy trying to make sure that our country becomes a better place to live in, one demon possessed Murowa Primary School was firing at full throttle makin...Published: 27 Nov 2017 at 18:37hrs | | by Concerned Parents
Prayer of a concerned citizen
MAY THE SWORD OF GOD'S JUDGEMENT CONTINUE ITS PURGE OVER ZIMBABWE…!Father God, even in this time of jubilation over the fall of a man who was now seen as a symbol of that which traumatised, ...Published: 24 Nov 2017 at 07:39hrs | 5 | by Concerned Citizen
Zimbabwean students on govt scholarships abandoned in foreign land
To The Minister of Presidential and National Scholarships, The Government of Zimbabwe, And all Zimbabweans.WE ARE WRITING AS ZIMBABWE FEMALE STUDENTS IN ALGERIA(before you read imagine if it w...Published: 23 Nov 2017 at 16:56hrs | | by Concerned Student
Open Letter to Chiwenga: What was happening in Zimbabwe Police behind closed doors
Please let this reach the Commander ZDF General Chiwenga without fail and ask the Commander Police CGP Chihuri the followingWhat was happening in Pol...Published: 23 Nov 2017 at 11:05hrs | 1 | by concerned Junior Police Officers
School kids not safe as teacher keeps 3 vicious dogs at a rural primary school
Dear Minister Dokora We, the parents of children attending Murowa Primary School in Zvishavane district would like to bring to your attention that our kids are not safe as there is a certain t...Published: 01 Aug 2017 at 19:23hrs | | by Concerned Parents
Illegal roadblocks along Jumbo Road
Editor, I am a concerned citizen who is worried about the level of corruption at Jumbo road. I live at Mazowe and 7,5km away from my place of residence is a Mine called Jumbo where i mak...Published: 27 Jun 2017 at 06:26hrs | | by Concerned Citizen
Rampant Corruption at Bindura University of Science Education exposed
Dear Mr Nguni, RE: UNABATED CORRUPTION AT BINDURA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE EDUCATIONWe write to you in the fervent hope that you will act swiftly to avert both the abuse of power and corr...Published: 23 May 2017 at 17:42hrs | 1 | by Concerned Law Abiding Citizens
Zesa 'ignores' Happy Hill residents, two months no electricity
Editor, Hide my id please. Today marks 2 months without electricity in our medium density suburb of Happy hill in Harare that is the suburb to the left along Bulawayo road just before Kuwadzan...Published: 16 May 2017 at 15:31hrs | | by Concerned Happy Hill resident
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