Bulawayo24 News - Skyes! "it makes perfect sense"

Columnist / Faith zaba

Faith Zaba thanks her lawyer Chris Mhike

I would like to thank my lawyer Chris Mhike, Media Institute of Southern Africa - Zimbabwe Chapter, Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights for the legal representation. When I was arrested and thrown into a terrifying ordeal, Chris didn't …

Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 10:03hrs | 681 | by Faith Zaba

What legacy will Mnangagwa leave?

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa was sworn in on Monday for his second and last term, according to the Constitution of Zimbabwe.His first term ran from 2018-2023 and now his final lap will take him to 2028.Mnangagwa has many hurdles, particula…

Published: 08 Sep 2023 at 17:46hrs | | by Faith Zaba

Politicians vs the people

AN etymological trace of the Medieval Latin phrase vox populi dates as far back as the 16th century; and it literally means "the people's voice".In a constitutional democracy like Zimbabwe, ordinary citizens have a say in choosing the Pres…

Published: 08 Oct 2021 at 19:01hrs | 10 | by Faith Zaba

Populist policies can only suffocate Zupco more

THE government this week slashed Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) bus fares to 50 cents and 75 cents from $1 and $1,50, at a time when fuel prices shot up to almost $5 from $3,38.While it is praiseworthy that government is trying …

Published: 24 May 2019 at 07:34hrs | 1 | by Faith Zaba

Chamisa should now rethink his strategy

WHILE opposition political parties, with the MDC Alliance leading the pack, have genuine questions concerning the voters' roll, ballots, postal votes and polling booths, they must now focus on other critical aspects of the electoral proces…

Published: 20 Jul 2018 at 14:46hrs | 2 | by Faith Zaba

Chamisa's electoral message packaging pathetic

EVENTS that followed the death of former MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai, who succumbed to colon cancer on February 14, showed that his successor Nelson Chamisa certainly embodies the public appeal and traction that is quintessential to rei…

Published: 09 Mar 2018 at 12:21hrs | 1 | by Faith Zaba

MDC-T violence simply barbaric, unacceptable

ZIMBABWEANS watched in horror this week shocking scenes of violence as rowdy MDC-T youths attacked the party co-vice-president Thokozani Khupe and secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora and threatened to torch a thatched hut in which they had …

Published: 23 Feb 2018 at 11:26hrs | 1 | by Faith Zaba

MDC-T infighting not helpful

THE chaos that has engulfed the country's biggest opposition party, the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T), five months before the make-or-break elections, is a sad development and a betrayal of those who have sacrificed so much, some …

Published: 26 Jan 2018 at 07:49hrs | 3 | by Faith Zaba

Mugabe is the real problem

THE expulsion of Emmerson Mnangagwa as the country's vice-president, as well as second secretary of Zanu-PF brought into perspective the consequences of President Robert Mugabe's failure to resolve the thorny succession issue.Mugabe sacked…

Published: 11 Nov 2017 at 16:21hrs | 1 | by Faith Zaba

Tsvangirai's health has rapidly deteriorated

THE opposition MDC-T is at a crossroads and there is need to sort out a number of urgent issues in relation to itself and the coalition ahead of the 2018 general elections, particularly the issue of the presidential candidate at the polls.…

Published: 27 Oct 2017 at 10:44hrs | 1 | by Faith Zaba

Pasi doesnâ€™t need immunity

FORMER Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) commissioner-general Gershem Pasi (pictured), locked in a bruising legal battle with his employer of 16 years, resigned last week. Pasi was suspended last year in May to allow for investigations sa…

Published: 02 Jun 2017 at 07:11hrs | 2 | by Faith Zaba

Mugabe's cabinet

WHEN the euphoria of his inauguration among his supporters dies down, President Robert Mugabe will have to grapple with the predicament of appointing a new cabinet in which he not only needs to delicately balance regional and ethnic divers…

Published: 24 Aug 2013 at 06:07hrs | 1 | by Faith Zaba

Load More Stories

Columnist / Faith zaba

Get latest news by email:

Zvimba MP Mercy Dinha drives grassroots transformation through boreholes and business units

ZANU PF Women's League and Young Women4ED Distribute 10,000 Chicks in Manicaland Empowerment Drive

Chivhayo among delegates welcoming President Mnangagwa back from Kenya

Brigadier General (Rtd) Mzheri declared national hero

Chiwenga's only option is to rolling the tanks as he did in 2017

Zinara busts myth on 7-day grace period

Mnangagwa's succession dilemma intensifies

Mnangagwa removes another key ally of Chiwenga

Mnangagwa assumes Comesa vice chairmanship

Illegal gold mining threatens Inyathi hospital

Business as usual at Delta bus depot

Fear grips Bulawayo

Judge's promotion sparks legal twist in fraud case

Zanu-PF Ward 1 Councillor has case to answer

Mchunu's classification of Phala Phala report dodgy

Chiwenga puts corrupt govt officials on notice

2 men jailed for killing prison officer

South African miner donates US$50,000 to Zanu-PF

When a Ndebele Betrays, He/She Betrays Absolutely

Call to investigate rogue journalists at News24

Alarm bells over safety concerns at Koeberg Nuclear Power Plant

Sewage spill in Cape Town's Khayelitsha affects 300 residents

Mining contributes 70% of export earnings, 14.5% of GDP, and supports thousands of livelihood

Bulawayo's Deaf Gunners FC seeks support for Namibia trip

Mnangagwa: Zimbabwe Committed to Regional Integration and Trade Liberalisation

Zimbabwe govt commissions Beitbridge maintenance camp

Miner crushes colleague to death

Foundation welcomes extension of Zimbabwe Exemption Permits

'Tocky Vibes' suffers US$25k loss

Driver, conductor kidnap cop

Mnangagwa in shock appointments

Mpilo Hospital admits 18-year-old baby swap error

Mnangagwa accused of desperation over coup-proofing rituals

Delta bus to Zimbabwe hijacked in Johannesburg, 2 people dead

War Vets Threaten Showdown, Chiwenga Sidelined - Is Mnangagwa Losing Control?

Botswana is selling citizenship

We will deal with Mnangagwa during this conference: Geza

Chiwenga puts corrupt govt officials on notice

Mangwana post sparks speculation: Was Chiwenga being mocked?

Why Ostallos Siziba could be Zimbabwe's first Ndebele Head of State

News Team

Advertising