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Harare 2013-09-04 18:03:58
I have lived in harare since it was salisbury and l always tell people that l did not come to harare but harare came to me.l know all sides of the capital and have a lot of ideas on hw it can be improved without raising rates or having a blotted workforce. City fathers give us a chance to speak pliz. Let us own our beautiful city.
Marble Hall 2013-09-04 16:41:12
Enjoying everything though iam far from home.The wish to go back to motherland drives me with irresistible force.Thank you B24 u bring us news that is accurate and up to date
Johannesburg 2013-09-04 15:33:18
The body of a baby was found in an open area in Braamfischerville, Soweto, on Wednesday, Gauteng police said. The body was without arms and legs, police spokesperson Kay Makhubela said. An inquest docket was opened and police were investigating. Makhubela appealed to residents who might have information to contact Dobsonville police station.
Annual Media Stakeholders Conference 2013-09-04 15:32:30
New panel now starting. Looking at media practice, security, ethics, gender & youth.
Talking at how Baba Jukwa & social media raised discussion in Zimbabwe Elections 2013
Annual Media Stakeholders Conference 2013-09-04 15:14:08
When the constitution is presented, it sounds like a godsend, but Section 86 talks abt exception of rights." T. Zhangazha
Annual Media Stakeholders Conference 2013-09-04 15:13:48
Lunch over and we have Chaibva speaking. He says there's no such thing as academic freedom
Annual Media Stakeholders Conference 2013-09-04 14:01:03
"There's no way we can talk about media and just think radio, TV, print, Internet. It's all." Takura Zhangazha
Need to start also looking at non-profit media, not just mainstream commercial media, says panelist.
"Who is a journalist, and who is not? How is new media influencing this?"
New report shows levels of journalistic ethics have declined drastically in Zim the last few years.
How objective is media regulation if CEO of Media Commission also chairs broadcasting authority board?
Byo 2013-09-04 13:49:58
What is the government doing about those who lost pensions through dollarisation 2001-2009
Annual Media Stakeholders Conference 2013-09-04 13:20:29
"The problem with new media terrain is it's largely individuals and not institutions. Hard to engage strategically." New panel now looking at media regulation, law and policy.
Annual Media Stakeholders Conference 2013-09-04 13:00:03
Mwonzora says Constitutional Court will cater for all rights infringements of which media rights are a component
Annual Media Stakeholders Conference 2013-09-04 12:57:17
Interesting discussion about professionalising new media. What are the tenets that new media leaders in Zim abide by, if any?
Annual Media Stakeholders Conference 2013-09-04 12:56:30
If we don't engage the state, oppression on the media will be accelerated- ZINEF Representative
Chineke, what does he mean when he says there is too much media freedom in Zimbabwe? These utterances!!!!
Annual Media Stakeholders Conference 2013-09-04 12:41:39
Daves Guzha now talking about artistic freedom of expression & the new constitution
Annual Media Stakeholders Conference 2013-09-04 12:41:23
Peter Mandava calls for academic freedom to be enshrined in new constitution.
Annual Media Stakeholders Conference 2013-09-04 12:21:44
Back from Tea Break - "The new constitution gives protection of journalists' sources of information" - Douglas Mwonzora
Annual Media Stakeholders Conference 2013-09-04 12:20:43
Long tea break and back in sessions with Douglas Mwonzora discussing new constitution & freedom of expression.
Online 2013-09-04 11:19:38
Watch: Pakistan VS Zimbabwe 1st Test Match Live Streaming www.iscpak.com
Annual Media Stakeholders Conference 2013-09-04 11:11:24
Chaibva says doctors, lawyers, etc are regulated and the same should be true for the media.
Annual Media Stakeholders Conference 2013-09-04 11:11:01
How can media advocates collaborate with new media, citizen journalists & the arts, asks MAZ
Annual Media Stakeholders Conference 2013-09-04 11:06:24
MAZ discusses ICT policy in Zim and need for promotion of alternative and independent media space
Annual Media Stakeholders Conference 2013-09-04 11:03:30
Media Alliance of Zim now speaking about post-GNU media landscape. Says AIPPA and other laws need to be repealed.
Annual Media Stakeholders Conference 2013-09-04 11:00:17
"What makes you journalists so special when you misreport all the time? I don't understand." Chaibva
Washington 2013-09-04 10:58:24
Attempts to resuscitate Castro after hanging failed
Annual Media Stakeholders Conference 2013-09-04 10:52:33
Chaibva calls private media sources "unidentifiable, imagined, hypothetical, infertile" & says there's too much press freedom
Annual Media Stakeholders Conference 2013-09-04 10:52:06
"The state media don't lie. They spin. That's acceptable." Chaibva
Tsholotsho 2013-09-04 10:50:58
The San Community living in Tsholotsho want the place to be renamed to Tsoro o Tso, which they claim is area's original name
Annual Media Stakeholders Conference 2013-09-04 10:47:48
The conference, is held under the theme: Zimbabwe's Media: The Next Five Years, Democratisation and Expansion.
Annual Media Stakeholders Conference 2013-09-04 10:42:57
Chaibva says private media did not cover the UNWTO at all, reinforcing its bias against good news in Zim.
Bulawayo 2013-09-04 10:42:10
Schools to be penalised for sending away pupils - Bulawayo Provincial Education Director Dan Moyo has warned schools chasing away pupils for non-payment of school fees saying institutions found on the wrong side of the law shall be charged by Government.
Annual Media Stakeholders Conference 2013-09-04 10:34:08
"Some of you read Tsvangirai's book and that he has 6 O' Levels. It's a lie. He only has Grade 7." Chaibva
Annual Media Stakeholders Conference 2013-09-04 10:18:52
"If there were beautiful women and you had to choose between them, Zanu PF's manifesto was more beautiful." Chaibva
Annual Media Stakeholders Conference 2013-09-04 10:08:49
"I was deeply disappointed by Byo and Hre, and shocked by MDC's 33%. It was too much!" Chaibva
Annual Media Stakeholders Conference 2013-09-04 10:05:48
Gabriel Chaibva of Zanu PF information department now speaking - Chaibva calls out conference for poor ZANU PF representation.
Annual Media Stakeholders Conference 2013-09-04 10:00:22
Masunungure calls it "the precipitous decline of journalistic standards in Zimbabwe". Do you agree?
Annual Media Stakeholders Conference 2013-09-04 09:52:14
"Going fwd there's need for redefining relations between gov and the media." Prof Masunungure
Annual Media Stakeholders Conference 2013-09-04 09:51:24
talking media, democratisation & expansion. Will Zanu PF's victory represent a return to a pre-GNU Zimbabwe?" Prof Masunungure
Zimbabwe 2013-09-04 09:47:35
"The MDC was basking in the sun thinking the sun would never set. Well, it set." Prof Masunungure
China 2013-09-04 09:42:46
Chinese police say a six-year-old boy whose eyes were gouged out may have been attacked by his late aunt, state media report. The boy's aunt, Zhang Huiying, killed herself six days after the incident by jumping into a well, state-run news agency Xinhua reported.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska 2013-09-04 06:01:17
The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 6.5 earthquake has been recorded in waters off Alaska's remote Aleutian Island region, where a major 7.0 quake hit just last week. -AP
Malawi 2013-09-04 05:49:21
Malawi government has sharply rebutted reports in Zimbabwe media that resident Joyce Banda has roped in President Robert Mugabe's government and shadowy Israeli security company Nikuv International Projects to computerise the country's home affairs department and supply voter registration cards as the country prepares for general elections in 2014. - Nyasa Times
Harare 2013-09-04 05:41:41
" We work at Package Service Station which is at cnr 2nd Street and Union. We are facing challenges with our boss Pearson Chitando who is a brother to Winston Chitando. For the past one and half year he is abusing us and under paying us as workers he takes advantage of the situation in our country. We tried to complain to our bosses @ the Headoffice but they refused to take our queries. He is refusing to give us our back pay even the contracted pay. " - Baba Jukwa
Harare 2013-09-04 05:12:15
Did you know that Mafikizo and Loyiso from South Africa will be performing in Harare on September 13 at Belgravia Sports Club. @ 19:00hrs
Harare 2013-09-04 05:03:47
THE trial of former Star FM programmes manager Tichafa Matambanadzo, who is accused of defrauding the broadcaster of over US$125 000 after diverting its advertising revenue to two companies he had interests in, was yesterday postponed to October 1.Matambanadzo, who is out of custody on US$150 bail, appeared before Harare magistrate Ms Anita Tshuma for a routine remand.
Mutoko North 2013-09-04 01:28:25
MDC-T condemns endless attacks on its supporters - MDC supporters are facing a campaign of violence and harassment at the hands of ZANU PF activists, in what is being seen as post-election retribution. - SW Radio
Makoni, Chitungwiza 2013-09-04 02:15:00
May you publish this complaint of mine against the following traffic cops at Makoni in Chitungwiza who usually parks an old Peugeot 404 , When ever they argue with some1 they end u saying whether you are Mugabe or Tsvangirai or Chihuri's relative, go to hell, is there any need when a so called professional police end up try to politicise or to make himself superior over the law , the cops names are
sgt Musarurwa force No : 052983P
cst Mazokera Force No : 983730W
and another calling himself I/C called something Ali Mawonola
Please Responsible Authority Stop These madness , may the traffic act be applied accordingly with no attachments to politics
North Korea 2013-09-04 02:03:31
Dennis Rodman heads back to North Korea to hang out with bud Kim Jong Un.
Former U.S. basketball star Dennis Rodman (center) arrives at Pyongyang airport on Tuesday, beginning a five-day visit to North Korea.
Bulawayo24 News 2013-09-04 01:51:15
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