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Bulawayo Model Challenges Skin bleaching and lightening creams
An outstanding Bulawayo model Lynn Nokuthula Ndlovu has vowed that she will use her image and her academic abilities to empower the girl child to take pride in her appearance and character.The...Published: 21 Aug 2018 at 14:09hrs | 2 | by Mafu Sithabile
500 people to attend ConCourt hearing for Chamisa Presidential Election Petition
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has said that only 50 people will be accommodated in the Constitutional Court building for the hearing into Nelson Chamisa's presidential election challenge. ...Published: 20 Aug 2018 at 15:56hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Police surround Tendai Biti's mother's house
There are reports that five police vehicles were surrounding Tendai Biti's mother's house last night.Biti's lawyer told SABC News that the mother is not a politician and those with issues agai...Published: 04 Aug 2018 at 08:45hrs | 1 | by Mafu Sithabile
PHOTOS: Chamisa Shows V11 Forms
Chamisa Shows V11 Forms...Published: 03 Aug 2018 at 15:41hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Mnangagwa orders investigation into why riot police chased away media from Chamisa's Press Conference
The newly elected President Emmerson Mnangagwa has issued a statement condemning an incident where riot police chased away journalists from Nelson Chamisa's press conference at Bronte Hotel.Mn...Published: 03 Aug 2018 at 15:37hrs | | by Mafu SIthabile
WATCH: Zimbabwe police uses loudspeaker, calls on business owners to open shops
The Zimbabwe Republic Police is moving about in the Harare central business district encouraging business owners to open their shops for business. The development follows two days after the ar...Published: 03 Aug 2018 at 13:55hrs | 1 | by Mafu Sithabile
ZESN endorses presidential election results
The Zimbabwe Elections Support Network (ZESN) has released a report endorsing the Presidential Election results released by the Zimbabwe Election Commission (ZEC) which saw Zanu-PF's Emmerson Mnangagw...Published: 03 Aug 2018 at 12:53hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Magufuli congratulates Mnangagwa
Tanzania's president John Magufuli has sent a congratulatory message to President Emmerson Mnangagwa after he was declared the winner of the presidential election by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission ...Published: 03 Aug 2018 at 12:47hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Only the president can deploy soldiers, POSA section police cited unconstitutional - Veritas
Parliamentary, legal and civic rights watchdog Veritas has said that according to the Constitution, only the President can deploy members of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces. Veritas also said that section...Published: 03 Aug 2018 at 12:00hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
'ZEC Confirmed only Zanu-PF signed presidential results slip'
ENCA reporter Aldrin Sampear reports the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) confirmed that only ZANU-PF signed off on the Presidential results slip after other parties refused.According to a ...Published: 03 Aug 2018 at 11:55hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Chigumba condemned
Parliamentary, legal and civil rights watchdog, Veritas, has said that Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) chairperson Justice Priscilla Chigumba was not correct when she claimed that the agents for t...Published: 03 Aug 2018 at 11:28hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Mugabe party holds Mnangagwa accountable for the deaths of civilians
The National Patriotic Front (NPF) has issued a press statement condemning the deployment of the army and the murder of unarmed civilians.NPF holds Mnangagwa responsible for the deaths of civi...Published: 03 Aug 2018 at 08:49hrs | 1 | by Mafu Sithabile
There was an inexplicable delay in announcing presidential results - Rights Watchdog
Parliamentary, legal and civil rights watchdog, Veritas, has said that there was an inexplicable delay in announcing the results of the presidential election by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission. In a...Published: 03 Aug 2018 at 08:43hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Mnangagwa calls for an independent investigation
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has extended his deepest condolences to the families of the three people who were shot dead on Wednesday after the army was deployed into the city centre to break up prote...Published: 02 Aug 2018 at 09:24hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Biti, Chidziva up for questioning by police
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Spokesperson Senior Assistant Commissioner Charity Charamba has revealed that the police want MDC Alliance principal Tendai Biti and MDC Youth leader Happymore Chidziva ...Published: 02 Aug 2018 at 08:38hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Masarira lashes at Biti, Ncube warns Chamisa
In a Twitter posted by, MDC spokesperson Linda Masarira, she lashed at MDC Alliance principal, Tendai Biti, for inciting violence.Said Masarira: "I am saddened by the violence that erupted tod...Published: 02 Aug 2018 at 08:03hrs | 5 | by Mafu Sithabile
Opposition activists declare Chamisa won the popular vote
Opposition activists and political analysts have raised concern over the possibility of the ruling Zanu PF gaining two thirds majority in parliament, insisting that MDC Alliance candidate Nelson Chami...Published: 01 Aug 2018 at 15:00hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Tendai Biti claims Chiwenga has plotted Chamisa's assassination
MDC Alliance principal and former minister of finance Tendai Biti has claimed that the MDC Alliance has received intelligence that Vice President, retired General Constantino Chiwenga has issued a dir...Published: 01 Aug 2018 at 07:40hrs | 1 | by Mafu Sithabile
ZESN Update On Voting Process
Opening of Polling Stations At the sampled polling stations, observers reported that 97% opened on time. ZESN observers have reported long queues ...Published: 30 Jul 2018 at 11:03hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
'Chamisa no longer 'eligible' for runoff, says Mnangagwa's spokesperson
Biggest opposition presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa is reportedly no longer eligible to be part of a runoff election should one be required after the 30 July voting, Presidential spokesperson Geo...Published: 30 Jul 2018 at 10:26hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
US Congress Passes Zidera Amendment Bill To Call For Reforms Ahead Of Elections, Bill Awaits Trump's Signature
The United States House of Representatives has passed the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Amendment Act ahead of the July 30 harmonised elections pointing out that the bill is a call for free...Published: 26 Jul 2018 at 19:27hrs | 8 | by Mafu Sithabile
Chamisa to hold 'Crossover To Victory Rally' two days before election
Biggest opposition MDC Alliance presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa is set to hold his last campaign trail rally dubbed "The Crossover To Victory Rally" at Freedom Square in Harare on 28 July 2018....Published: 25 Jul 2018 at 11:19hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
MDC pledges 5-day protests
Following allegations that Chamisa might incite violence during his declared vigils, the MDC Alliance has pledged to be peaceful when they protests against the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) whic...Published: 23 Jul 2018 at 13:26hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Dabengwa: ZANU PF won't bring any progress, no matter how many years you give them
Zapu leader and former cabinet minister Dumiso Dabengwa has dismissed the revolutionary party Zanu-PF party as incapable of bringing progressive change.The Zapu leader who has endorsed the big...Published: 23 Jul 2018 at 12:45hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Govt is not influencing Zec: Mnangagwa tells the elders
Incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa who met with The Elders delegation led by former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Friday morning at State House to promote peaceful and credible el...Published: 20 Jul 2018 at 13:28hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Police fully equipped and readies for elections
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has reported that it is fully equipped for the watershed July 30 harmonised elections emphasising that they will ensure the plebiscite is free, fair, credible and fr...Published: 19 Jul 2018 at 16:09hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
141-year-old voter on voters roll
As as rigging anxiety become the order of the day amongst less confident voters, ZEC has become the centre of focus as it is expected to be neutral and independent. However, the case has been differen...Published: 12 Jul 2018 at 11:34hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Full Text: Zhuwao reveals why Mugabe will vote for Chamisa
When Nelson Chamisa stated on 19th March 2018 in an SABC interview on that he suspected President Mugabe would vote for him in this 2018 election, my ego, arrogance and emotions refused to accept such...Published: 09 Jul 2018 at 12:04hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
We will not have deputy Ministers in our govt: Chamisa Vows
Young and energetic MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has said that if wins the July 30 elections he will not appoint deputy ministers in his government. Chamisa promised to have a lean and efficient...Published: 09 Jul 2018 at 11:30hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Chamisa upsets non-Shona speakers in UK
Adv Nelson Chamisa, leader of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T/Alliance) has come under attack for addressing Zimbabweans in England, UK, in Shona.Some MDC-T supporters who attended t...Published: 07 May 2018 at 08:08hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
WATCH: Mzingwane Boys High School in a sorry state
Concerned parents have brought to Bulawayo24.com's attention the dangerous conditions their children are being exposed to at Mzingwane Boys High School.The concerned parent wrote "Just this mo...Published: 01 Oct 2017 at 18:24hrs | 8 | by Mafu Sithabile
Genting casino's 'Live' section attracts more punters than ever
There's a lot to be said about anyone wanting to bet on a game or try their luck with slots. The individuals who get into betting – be it in casino games or in sports games - experience a thrill tha...Published: 29 Jun 2017 at 17:38hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Zimra surpasses revenue targets
THE tax collector, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra), on Tuesday said it surpassed gross and net revenue collections for May on the back of improved collections.Zimra said it had surpassed it...Published: 06 Jun 2017 at 17:01hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Nando's collapse, construction company only applied new paint to over 100-year-old section
The construction company that renovated the Nando's building in 2010 has distanced its self from doing any structural work to the recently collapsed section of the building.Technoexpert Constr...Published: 22 Feb 2017 at 10:06hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
'No way Mujuru could have had coalition with opposition with Mutasa in it'
Former Youth Secretary General for the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has suggested that Joice Mujuru made the right move by firing Didymus Mutasa.Dr Bekithemba Mpofu said there was no w...Published: 10 Feb 2017 at 07:35hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
PHOTOS: Motorist have no option but to drive through flooded bridges
The pictures below were taken in Cowdray Park, Bulawayo this morning, after it had been raining nonstop for almost 24hrs.Motorists in the area had to drive through the pictured stream, as it w...Published: 17 Jan 2017 at 06:25hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Availability of public transport impacts #ShutDownZimbabwe 3.0
Supporters of #ThisFlag movement have again been let down by their fellow countrymen as #ShutDownZimbabwe 3.0 seems to have hit another snag.One social commentator, Tendaishe Changamire, s...Published: 31 Aug 2016 at 08:45hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Supporters sing Grace Mugabe's praises as she turns 51
Zimbabwe's First Lady Grace Mugabe turned 51 on the 23rd of July 2016 and her supporters have sung her praises citing her work with her Mazowe Orphanage and her other projects.Businesswoman an...Published: 23 Jul 2016 at 18:48hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Mugabe punishing Ndebeles for his father's weakness - Moyo
Exiled Zimbabwean human rights defender and democracy activist Nkosilathi Emmanuel Moyo has said President Robert Mugabe should stop punishing the people of Matabeleland because of "his father's weakn...Published: 18 Jul 2016 at 10:33hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Police violated Mawarire's constitutional rights - Magistrate
Harare Regional Magistrate Vakai Chikwekwe on Wednesday faulted the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) for violating Pastor Evan Mawarire's constitutional rights.Mawarire was set free after spendi...Published: 13 Jul 2016 at 19:59hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Do to Mugabe what you did to Ian Smith, Zimbabweans urged
A Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) official and renowned activist Collins Descent Bajila has said Zimbabweans should do to Mugabe what they did to Ian Smith.Bajila said "In dealing with Ia...Published: 07 Jul 2016 at 14:41hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Busi Mhlanga flies Zimbabwe flag high in foreign lands
UK based singer Sibusiso Mhlanga is flying the flag for the Zimbabwean nation with her colourful traditional attire and socially conscious lyrics. Popularly known as Busi Mhlanga, she is currently wor...Published: 29 Apr 2016 at 00:24hrs | 1 | by Mafu Sithabile
Thokozani Khupe in tug of war - Photos
MOVEMENT for Democratic Change (MDC-T) vice president, Thokozani Khupe on Sunday kicked a ball to start the final soccer game in the Nketa/Mganwini MP Sports Tournament.She also tugged in the ...Published: 09 Nov 2015 at 10:22hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Kwekwe activist writes three books condemning government oppression and dictatorship in Zimbabwe
A Kwekwe based human rights defender and democracy activist Nkosilathi Emmanuel Moyo (28) has published three books condemning government oppression in Zimbabwe. Moyo who made headlines in the...Published: 30 Oct 2015 at 10:00hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Zimbo Rhumba musician to drop third album
A budding Rhumba musician from Plumtree area is working on his third album which is a social commentary on issues affecting the masses. Mduduzi 'Golide' Tshuma and his band 'The United Afric...Published: 28 Jul 2015 at 09:21hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Anchor Yeast plunged into insolvency, to sell off assets
ZIMBABWE's sole yeast producer has plunged into insolvency, placing its assets, including the head office for sale.In an advert in today's daily papers, Anchor Yeast Properties said it will se...Published: 14 Jul 2015 at 08:59hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Man commits suicide after girlfriend withdrew lobola money without his consent
...directs fiancee where to find his bodyA Masvingo man, flew into a rage and killed himself after his girlfriend blew $1 500 meant for her lobola, po...Published: 26 May 2015 at 20:18hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Govt has no plans to surface 'rocky' Gwanda-Maphisa road says Mpofu
The Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development Dr Obert Mpofu on Wednesday said the government has no plans to surface Gwanda-Maphisa road.Gwanda-Maphisa road is a 56,8 km gravel r...Published: 20 May 2015 at 21:45hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
'Zimbabwe digital migration project now fully underway'
ZIMBABWEANS do not need to panic in view of fears that the country may fail to beat the international deadline for switching over from analogue to digital broadcasting by 2015 as digital migration is...Published: 11 Mar 2015 at 08:52hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Nkosana Moyo joins Implats board
Former Industry and International Trade minister Nkosana Moyo has joined South Africa's Impala Platinum, the world's second largest platinum producer and Zimplats' parent company, as an independent no...Published: 05 Mar 2015 at 19:07hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
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