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Blaming Chamisa for not testing your ideas is being unreasonable
Nelson Chamisa is not a god who is immune to mistakes, just like you and me. He doesn't owe anyone an opportunity to experiment on your fine strategies or advice. Dictatorship in its n...Published: 19 Dec 2023 at 19:19hrs | 10 | by Solomon Harudzibwi
Shamila Batohi afraid to hold Ramaphosa accountable for Phala Phala Farmgate
THE National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Shamila Batohi has a wonderful reputation but has been given a poisoned chalice. Batohi has had to withstand repeated requests from powerful politic...Published: 21 Jun 2022 at 14:23hrs | 10 | by Ray Solomons
Ramaphosa is no James Bond, it will end in tears
Cyril Ramaphosa's silence in the aftermath of his #FarmGate saga is worrying for South Africa's democracy.It's not just that he is on mute but also the manner in which he continues to evade an...Published: 14 Jun 2022 at 18:59hrs | 9 | by Ray Solomons
Calls mount against 'Zulu' security cluster ministers over lapses
THE startling admission by President Cyril Ramaphosa that the government was caught napping during the violent protests and looting in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng was a sign that he was let down by his ...Published: 18 Jul 2021 at 11:40hrs | 1 | by Mayibongwe Maqhina, Tarryn-Leigh Solomons, Mervyn Naidoo
Mutodi is a lunatic
When we said tribalism is institutionalised system in Zimbabwe you didn't understand now hopefully you get it that when a whole minister thinks that Matabeleland people are not Zimbabweans it actually...Published: 04 Sep 2019 at 13:09hrs | | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
'MRP President Mqondisi Moyo's political career and people's expectations'
The interest and enthusiasm being shown by many Mthwakazi's sons and daughters in support of Mthwakazi Republic Party's ideology and it's political views has come at very huge cost for some of t...Published: 02 Sep 2019 at 21:45hrs | 1 | by Mbonisi Solomon Gum
MRP members summoned by police
Two MRP members Cde Marshall Sibanda and Cde Luckson Maphosa have been summoned by police over the foiled ZANU PF v MDC demonstrations. We are yet not sure of the link between our Cdes and the said de...Published: 22 Aug 2019 at 12:01hrs | 1 | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
Does MDC demo concern us as uMthwakazi people
I have been asked by a lot of people regarding my views on the planned MDC demonstrations, while others were and are seeking for MRP position which I am not authorized to give, others are howeve...Published: 16 Aug 2019 at 15:43hrs | | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
Chief Ndiweni's incarceration is political
Today Bulawayo Magistrate courts found Chief Khayisa guilty and was immediately sent to prison pending judgement tomorrow.This happens on the eve of the opposition's scheduled demo which Chief...Published: 16 Aug 2019 at 15:40hrs | | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
Mthwakazi's State Of the Nation Address
Good evening Mthwakazi Omuhle ondlela zimhlophe.I wish to have started by acknowledging the so called Zimbabwe's hereos and defense forces day, but I am too angry to go through such kind of fo...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 21:43hrs | 1 | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
Lupane election results call for 'MRP' self-introspection
I am seriously disappointed by the election results of the Lupane-East parliamentary by-elections. We didn't perform well.While I understand the many factors that influences our poor performan...Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 13:44hrs | | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
Minister Monica Mutsvangwa confirms MRP right
The three board appointments under the Ministry of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services announced today [Wednesday] by Minister Mutsvangwa only serves to confirm that Mthwakazi Republic P...Published: 01 Aug 2019 at 07:36hrs | 1 | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
Chief Tshugulu lives in fear
The institutionalization of tribalism and the government sponsored segregation of uMthwakazi people has caused a lot of pain and agony for Matabeleland people since 1980 and nothing has been done sinc...Published: 26 Jul 2019 at 17:08hrs | | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
'Newly installed Chief Tshugulu lives in fear after being threatened with assassination or forced disappearance'
The institutionalization of tribalism and the government sponsored segregation of uMthwakazi people has caused a lot of pain and agony for Matabeleland people since 1980 and nothing has been done sinc...Published: 26 Jul 2019 at 08:16hrs | 4 | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
'Pick n Pay at it again as TM Cowdry Park re-opens'
It has come to our attention that Pick N Pay Cowdry Park is set to re-open on the 5th of August 2019 and the company is not employing locals there.According to the information we have the comp...Published: 23 Jul 2019 at 14:35hrs | | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
Bulawayo residents lobby stakeholders for a Commission to run Bulawayo
Since the attempted coup on Bulawayo Town Clerk by the (tribal) Kambarami brigade there has been a renewed effort by Bulawayo civic organizations, residents associations, as well as Bulawayo's promine...Published: 23 Jul 2019 at 14:30hrs | | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
Spirited efforts to smear Mthwakazi leadership
There has been a spirited effort in the past few days by known and unknown MDC members and sympathizers on social media networks as well as some online publications to smear campaign the Leadership of...Published: 18 Jul 2019 at 21:27hrs | | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
MDC Alliance declare war on Mthwakazi
There are licked audios and messages from the MDC Bulawayo group which are in bad taste. In one of the audios, a woman is heard calling upon all MDC members to meet at Bulawayo high court tomorrow at ...Published: 14 Jul 2019 at 22:45hrs | | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
MDC tribalists' plans exposed
It has come to our attention that the recently elected MDC-A Bulawayo leadership which is predominantly Shona, and stand accused of bribing their way up on tribal grounds is fully behind Kambarami in ...Published: 14 Jul 2019 at 22:40hrs | | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
Mnangagwa pursues Mthwakazi Republic Party official over Gukurahundi genocide
When we heard that ZANU-PF president and the commander-in-chief of the defence forces was in Rwanda last week at the commemoration of the 1992 genocide that took place there, we thought he had gone th...Published: 14 Jul 2019 at 22:39hrs | 5 | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
Is MRP a tribal party?
I have been asked this question a million times by a lot of people, many people actually believe that Mthwakazi is advancing a tribal narrative, that makes the so called Ndebele tribe superior which i...Published: 04 Jul 2019 at 09:24hrs | 1 | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
The Zimbabwean problems emanate from self denial
There has been an outcry over the calls by the people's revolutionary party Mthwakazi Republic Party MRP, and other Matabeleland civic groups to stop Econet from bringing in Harare artists to Bulawayo...Published: 08 Jun 2019 at 06:59hrs | | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
Zanu-PF must back off
We are at the residence of the late Dr Dumiso Dabengwa's house. The official position is that the body of the late national and international hero was left in SA because of lack of space in the cargo....Published: 26 May 2019 at 18:31hrs | 8 | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
'Nick Mangwana and your government go hang'
We would like to state categorically clear that we support Chief Khayisa's statement fully. The statement by the Permanent Secretary for Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Ndabaningi Nic...Published: 15 May 2019 at 08:16hrs | 6 | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
Mthwakazi: Justice delayed is justice denied
I am utterly disgusted and dismayed by the level of both incompetence and a clear disregard of rule of law by the Zimbabwean courts, especially at Tredgold Magistrate court and Bulawayo High court whe...Published: 13 May 2019 at 11:22hrs | | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
Let's discuss no insults please
The General consensus amongst Mthwakazi Activists is that both ZANU it's leaders and MDC and it's leaders are the same, because they have the same agenda against our people. What I want to know precis...Published: 24 Apr 2019 at 09:12hrs | | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
How to sell Mthwakazi agenda
Having been an active participant in the Mthwakazi Restoration Agenda for the past 7 years excluding ofcourse the four years spent at ZAPU. I have understood that the enemy has almost managed to set u...Published: 02 Apr 2019 at 09:09hrs | 1 | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
Fortune Charumbira is Zanu PF, he has no moral standing to discipline Mthwakazi chiefs
.The comments by Mashonaland chiefs on a Chiefs WhatsApp group cannot be allowed to go unchallenged, what we read on those chats is so disgusting to say the least. Mashonaland Chiefs in unison...Published: 10 Feb 2019 at 08:22hrs | 2 | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
Zimbabwe military's record is unquestionable
The security forces have the obligation to defend and safeguard the country and they must carry out their mandates without fear or favour. However, it seems certain sections of the media are on a miss...Published: 06 Feb 2019 at 22:50hrs | 1 | by Ruvimbo Chivero & Solomon Banda
Zanu-PF will never reform
The recent events since the beginning of this year of 2019, has proven beyond any reasonable doubt that there is no such thing in reality as the so called ‘New Dispensation'. The reckless announceme...Published: 30 Jan 2019 at 10:00hrs | | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
Mnangagwa has failed us
The recently held national shutdown that went full scale from the 14th to the 17th and has not completely ended today is a clear warning of what angry citizens can do. The government cannot continue t...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 14:16hrs | 1 | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo,
A responsible govt cannot ignore Its citizens Mnangagwa has failed us
The recently held national shutdown that went full scale from the 14th to the 17th and has not completely ended today is a clear warning of what angry citizens can do. The government cannot continue t...Published: 19 Jan 2019 at 10:36hrs | | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
Grace Mugabe should be dealt with decisively
It is essential to understand the roles and responsibilities hold by the department of international relations and cooperation towards preserving the status quo of the democratic South Africa on inter...Published: 24 Aug 2017 at 08:26hrs | 1 | by Solomon Mathebula
PDP to celebrate 1st anniversary at White City, Bulawayo
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) will celebrate its First Anniversary at the White City Arena in Bulawayo on Sunday, 11 September 2016.The celebrations will be held under the theme; #Togeth...Published: 02 Sep 2016 at 14:45hrs | | by Solomon Madzore
US$15 Billion loot, a tip of the iceberg
The revelations by Robert Mugabe that Zimbabwe lost a whopping US$15 billion worth of diamonds from Chiadzwa in the 7 or so years of operations confirm what then Minister of Finance and current Presid...Published: 15 Mar 2016 at 13:01hrs | | by Solomon Madzore - PDP Organising Secretary
'Locked up, passport with valid work permit taken by SAPS'
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: 10 Aug 2015 at 21:44hrs | | by Solomon
Zanu-PF, ANC next in line to lose elections
The emphatic victory of opposition candidate of the All Progressive Party (APC), Muhammadu Buhari in the recent Nigeria's presidential election could create a democratic evolution for not just Nigeri...Published: 04 Apr 2015 at 13:35hrs | | by Solomon Izang Ashoms
Who could have abducted Dzamara? don't rule out MDC-T
There is something fishy about this Itai Dzamara story. Who could have abducted him? Why would Zanu-PF wait until now to abduct him? There are reports that on Saturday, he addressed MDC-T lead...Published: 10 Mar 2015 at 21:29hrs | 1 | by Solomon Matumba
Caution needed in calls for Tsvangirai to step down
With many people having got over the fact that Robert Mugabe will be president of the republic for the next five years, there is a growing chorus to the tune that Morgan Tsvangirai, after 14 years at ...Published: 22 Sep 2013 at 09:26hrs | 1 | by Solomon Mwapangidza
ZAPU in turmoil - setting the record
I have noted with concern recent press reports aligning me to some bogus and nameless political organizations. While the media has a duty and responsibility to inform the public on all relevant i...Published: 13 Jul 2013 at 10:57hrs | | by Solomon Nhamo
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