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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 juice from as much as $8 while a 2kg packet of ri…

Published: 20 Apr 2019 at 17:03hrs | 3 | 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:More to follow...

Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 11:25hrs | 5 | by Concerned Citizen

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:Update:

Published: 23 Oct 2018 at 09:05hrs | 3658 | by Concerned Citizen

PHOTO: Price hikes - an update by concerned citizen

Price hikes

Published: 09 Oct 2018 at 12:38hrs | 4846 | by Concerned Citizen

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. Concerned Citizen

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 embezzled $10 000 by Mvurwi Town Council in 2012 in the nam…

Published: 08 Apr 2018 at 18:46hrs | 3 | by Concerned Citizen

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 produce operating licence are beaten up or else they exto…

Published: 01 Mar 2018 at 20:38hrs | | by Concerned Citizen

'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 Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa said the voice of the people…

Published: 30 Dec 2017 at 06:59hrs | 1156 | 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. Surely, these corrupt dealings done by high up.. …

Published: 15 Dec 2017 at 16:29hrs | 1740 | by Concerned Citizen

Prayer of a concerned citizen

MAY THE SWORD OF GOD'S JUDGEMENT CONTINUE ITS PURGE OVER ZIMBABWEâ€¦!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, brutalised and tormented this nation, we declar…

Published: 24 Nov 2017 at 07:39hrs | 14 | by Concerned Citizen

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 make my short trip to market and sell my poultry. …

Published: 27 Jun 2017 at 06:26hrs | 2 | by Concerned Citizen

LISTEN: 'Bravo Bus Service drivers ask for another R400 after we had paid at office'

Hi Byo24 I just need to share with you and your readers how cross border-bus-drivers treat people (Bravo Bus Service) I was on a second coach of Bravo on the 06/05/2017 from Jo'burg to Byo which was travelling by Ma-Yellow and Chris (Bravo…

Published: 13 May 2017 at 20:47hrs | 2 | by Concerned Citizen

'Dokora, Mawere insulting our intelligence'

My Dear Editor,Please publish my comment without fear or favour... I read with interest that MP Mawere was quizzing minister Dokora about mashrooming private schools.With all due respect the two honourable MPs are insulting our intelligenc…

Published: 11 May 2017 at 17:28hrs | 960 | by Concerned Citizen

Open letter to Police Commissioner General - too many unlicensed drivers in Zim highways

The Editor,  I am a motorist in Bulawayo ,  Zimbabwe.  I am very worried with the number of unlicensed drivers in the country highways.  This is despite the fact that there are many roadblocks. I  would like to app…

Published: 10 May 2017 at 17:49hrs | 1255 | by Concerned Citizen

'it's disheartening that govt is prioritising recruitment of Doctors and Nurses only'

Hie News Desk Am a concerned citizen in Zimbabwe. I have been following proceedings in happening in the civil service especially the Health sector. Its more like disheartening that our government is prioritising recruitment of the curative…

Published: 06 May 2017 at 08:12hrs | | by Concerned citizen

Cop bribed in head-on collision accident, taxi driver driving without licence - WhatsApp update

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.[11:52, 5/2/2017] +263 77 *** ****: Hi[11:52, 5/2/2017] +263 77 *** ****…

Published: 02 May 2017 at 14:10hrs | 41 | by Concerned Citizen

Inter Africa bus kills 5 people - WhatsApp update

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.[10:05, 4/26/2017] +263 7*********: ðŸ‘†ðŸ¿interAfrica ðŸšŒ bus this morning paShamhu …

Published: 26 Apr 2017 at 10:24hrs | 42 | by Concerned Citizen

Lost and found Passport for Obvious Chuma

I picked up a passport belonging to Obvious Chuma in Cross Dete, Hwange district.Anyone who knows him contact me 00263713368742 or WhatsApp 0027718430000

Published: 23 Feb 2017 at 07:39hrs | 2 | by Concerned Citizen

'Charamba in road accident' - WhatsApp update

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.[05:19, 2/13/2017] +263 7* *** ****: Accident along Mvurwi-Mtorashanga highway yesterda…

Published: 13 Feb 2017 at 07:39hrs | 39 | by Concerned Citizen

PHOTOS - Electrician seriously burnt at work - WhatsApp update

 Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.[17:43, 2/12/2017] +263 7* *** ****: Chitungwiza Electrician - Mupanede…

Published: 12 Feb 2017 at 23:03hrs | 38 | by Concerned Citizen

Businessman's girlfriend attacked by lion during picnic - WhatsApp update

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.[01:48, 2/12/2017] +263 7* *** ****: A Rusape popular businessman took a girl…

Published: 12 Feb 2017 at 09:06hrs | 38 | by Concerned Citizen

PHOTOS - Mzingwane river nearly overflowing

[20:52, 1/31/2017] +263 77 *** ****: Wanted to update you on the current situation of water levels in the uMzingwane river in Zezani Beitbridge               &…

Published: 31 Jan 2017 at 21:08hrs | 36 | by Concerned Citizen

PHOTOS - 'Zimbabwe can not even manufacture a bar of soap' - WhatsApp update

 Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.[10:58, 1/25/2017] +44 7* **** ****: Basic commodities coming from SA so Zim can …

Published: 25 Jan 2017 at 11:35hrs | 30 | by Concerned Citizen

PHOTOS: Urban Connect bus in head on collision with a sprinter - WhatsApp update

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.              &nb…

Published: 06 Jan 2017 at 09:08hrs | 68 | by Concerned Citizen

Man found with big snake - WhatsApp update

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.[16:14, 1/5/2017] +263 7* **** ***: Gokwe man found with a big snake in a bid…

Published: 05 Jan 2017 at 16:41hrs | 28 | by Concerned Citizen

PHOTO: Isn't that vehicle overloaded?

#Overloaded

Published: 30 Dec 2016 at 22:43hrs | | by Concerned Citizen

Tafadzwa Fire Rusike in car crash - WhatsApp update (Photos)

[20:16, 11/24/2016] +263 7* *** ****: Sad news that's just reaching us is Tafadzwa Fire Rusike was involved in an accident along Chiremba road this evening. We are reliable informed that he is fine and has been rushed to the hosp…

Published: 24 Nov 2016 at 21:21hrs | 35 | by Concerned Citizen

Man bashed over bond notes

[11:00, 11/9/2016] â€ª+263 7* *** ****â€¬: A heated debate erupted after somebody gave his own views about the implications behind the introduction of bond notes until a fight began[11:02, 11/9/2016] Byo24NewsðŸ¿: When was this?[12:16, 11…

Published: 09 Nov 2016 at 10:45hrs | 27 | by Concerned Citizen

Boy hangs himself after misunderstanding with mother

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.[06:33, 11/1/2016] +263 7* *** ***: Pane mukomana azvisungirira ku Kwekwe, mu…

Published: 01 Nov 2016 at 07:02hrs | 29 | by Concerned Citizen

'Nearly died, doctor prescribed wrong medication'

Dear Editor Wrong Treatment: Some time ago I consulted a medical Dr with what I thought was a simple ailment. A week on taking his prescribed drugs I found that my body was itching during the night and I made this clear to the Dr on my nex…

Published: 15 Sep 2016 at 08:58hrs | 1 | by Concerned Citizen

Bus accident in Chivhu - WhatsApp update

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.

Published: 23 Aug 2016 at 01:13hrs | 33 | by Concerned Citizen

PHOTOS: Heroes day Zanufied in Hurungwe - WhatsApp update

[12:01 PM, 8/8/2016] +263 7*******: At the district heroes acre politicking Pasi neMDC. Shame pane vachiri kuti pasi nevamwe[12:01 PM, 8/8/2016] +263 7*******: The national program is Zanufied Kuno kuMagunje Hurungwe heroes acre

Published: 09 Aug 2016 at 10:15hrs | 37 | by Concerned Citizen

Open Letter - Who is a tribalist?

Dear editor. I agree with those who say there was a lot of social injustice in Rhodesia. They are correct. After independence there were a lot of positive changes on gender equal rights and on equal job equal remuneration. My problem is th…

Published: 05 Aug 2016 at 08:30hrs | 4 | by Concerned Citizen

PHOTOS: Police sell cabbages to vendors - WhatsApp update

[7:06 AM, 8/5/2016] +27 7* *** ****: Misuse of gvt property due to brokeness[7:19 AM, 8/5/2016] +27 7* *** ****: The truck was being offloaded at Railway market place in Masvingo Saturday morning.[7:20 AM, 8/5/2016]&nbs…

Published: 05 Aug 2016 at 08:18hrs | 29 | by Concerned Citizen

People 'hoodwinked' into taking part in Anti-Mawarire march

Dear Editor, I read with dismay the nak*d lie that ZANU (PF) marched against stay aways. That was a lie! On Wednesday the 20th of July people were told to go to the ZANU (PF) Harare Provincial Offices in Fourth Street to get some forms for…

Published: 23 Jul 2016 at 12:21hrs | 4467 | by Concerned Citizen

'Netone diesel generator polluting our homes in Harare' - WhatsApp update

â â Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.[03:11, 9/7/2016] +263 77 *** ****: Netone diesel generator polluting o…

Published: 09 Jul 2016 at 06:36hrs | 36 | by Concerned Citizen

No transport in Chitungwiza - WhatsApp update

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.[05:01, 6/7/2016] 2869_byo24_subscriber: No transport in Chitungwiza[05:01, 6…

Published: 06 Jul 2016 at 06:24hrs | 39 | by Concerned Citizen

'Comment on the girl with needles in her body' - WhatsApp udate

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.18/05/2016, 13:12 - â€ª+263 73 *** ****â€¬: I want to comment on the girl with needles …

Published: 19 May 2016 at 13:25hrs | 30 | by Concerned Citizen

'Gweru city authority should have holistic approach' - WhatsApp udate

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.19/05/2016, 12:01 - â€ª+263 7* *** ****â€¬: Gweru city authority should have holistic a…

Published: 19 May 2016 at 13:24hrs | 32 | by Concerned Citizen

Kasukuwere home burnt down - Photos

23/04/2016, 08:22 - byo24-subscriber_2721: Saviour Kasukuwere's home in Mt Darwin that was burnt down in My Darwin in a suspected arson attack

Published: 27 Apr 2016 at 22:00hrs | 34 | by Concerned Citizen

Comment on 8000 nursing staff shortage

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.22/04/2016, 11:07 - â€ª+263 7* *** ****â€¬: Hello Byo 24 NewsI'd like to comment on the…

Published: 22 Apr 2016 at 21:39hrs | 33 | by Concerned Citizen

Horrific accident along Bainbridge road near bubi safaris - Whatsapp update (Unconfirmed)

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.20/04/2016, 09:12 - byo24-subscriber-2116: Accident along Bainbridge road near bubi saf…

Published: 20 Apr 2016 at 13:06hrs | | by Concerned Citizen

National Pledge violates children's rights - #Zimpledgemustfall

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has introduced what it calls a 'National Pledge' which according to the Ministry officials should be recited by the students daily before they begin lessons 'just as they recite the Lord's Pr…

Published: 28 Mar 2016 at 10:51hrs | | by Concerned Citizen

Zim woman stabs, kills hubby in SA

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.[10:29, 2/6/2016] +27 7* *** ****: Kulo ntombazana ogwaze indoda wabulala[13:11, 2/6/20…

Published: 06 Feb 2016 at 17:16hrs | 32 | by Concerned Citizen

'An ambulance negotiates through these potholes with pregnant mothers' - WhatsApp update

1/30/2016, 5:52 AM - â€ª+263 7* *** ****â€¬: Can you believe this is a road to Bindura hospital, an ambulance negotiates through these pot holes with pregnant mothers of our town and the province,victims of road accidents also pass through…

Published: 30 Jan 2016 at 08:52hrs | 30 | by Concerned Citizen

WhatsApp message on Chitungwiza riots (Yesterday)

[13:08, 1/5/2016] â€ª+263 77 *** ****â€¬: Hondo kuno, mahwindi nemavendor against police & municipality[13:08, 1/5/2016] â€ª+263 77 *** ****â€¬: Three pronounced dead at chigovanyika & huruyadzo ma teargas allover,shops closed[13:0…

Published: 06 Jan 2016 at 07:34hrs | 32 | by Concerned Citizen

'It's now the norm that when there is a holiday drivers must kill people'

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.12/31/2015, 6:36 AM - â€ª+263 7* *** ****â€¬: This has been said almost everyday, but a…

Published: 31 Dec 2015 at 08:57hrs | 35 | by Concerned Citizen

'Job seekers beware of fraudsters adverting jobs on local papers' - WhatsApp update

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number. 12/30/2015, 11:54 AM - â€ª+263 7* *** ****â€¬: Hie.I write this article to inform all …

Published: 30 Dec 2015 at 20:53hrs | 33 | by Concerned Citizen

Chihuri company robbed - WhatsApp update

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.  12/30/2015, 8:57 AM - â€ª+263 7* *** ****â€¬: Hi 12/30/2015, 8:58 AM - â€ª+…

Published: 30 Dec 2015 at 19:29hrs | | by Concerned Citizen

Comment on 'Rape suspect on bail kills victim'

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.12/28/2015, 1:48 PM - â€ª+263 77 **** ****â€¬: I would like to comment the story about …

Published: 30 Dec 2015 at 07:10hrs | | by Concerned Citizen

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