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Britain Zimbabwe Society honours Pathisa Nyathi with lifetime achievement award
The Britain Zimbabwe Society (BZS) has honoured renowned historian, poet and cultural custodian, Pathisa Nyathi, with its inaugural lifetime achievement award for his outstanding contribution to Zimba...Published: 21 Jun 2021 at 17:24hrs | 1699 | by Staff Correspondent
Life though the eyes of a Gukurahundi survivor
This week I was back in the village after a week away in the city and as usual to get the best of the news of what happened in my absence the first point of call is the home of my uncle, apart from be...Published: 20 Jun 2021 at 14:58hrs | 887 | by Gifford Mehluli Sibanda
A Gukurahundi genocide survivor's story
Last week I was back in the village after a week away in the city and as usual to get the best of the news of what happened in my absence, the first point of call is the home of my uncle.Apart...Published: 20 Jun 2021 at 07:32hrs | 1189 | by Gifford Mehluli Sibanda
Joshua Nkomo's son confident of victory
SIBANGILIZWE Nkomo, the son of the late vice president Joshua Nkomo, is buoyed by his victory in a Zapu Matabeleland South provincial election to fill the vacant post of party president, saying this i...Published: 20 Jun 2021 at 07:29hrs | 1350 | by Staff reporter
Govt privatises IDs, passports production
GOVERNMENT has awarded a tender to an unnamed private company to print citizens' identification (ID) cards and passports under a build operate and transfer (BOT) agreement in a bid to ease the current...Published: 19 Jun 2021 at 15:03hrs | 2208 | by Staff reporter
The Mauritius example on economic development
Mauritius is ranked by the World Economic Forum as the most competitive economy in Sub-Saharan Africa and high income country with a Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of US$12,740 (Sub-Saharan Af...Published: 19 Jun 2021 at 08:48hrs | 466 | by Port Louis Riverfront, Mauritius
Zanu PF Youth League statement on the occasion of the Day Of The African Child 2021 edition
The ZANU PF YOUTH LEAGUE joins all progressive forces in commemorating the Day of the African Child whose theme is "30 years after the adoption of the Charter: accelerate implementation of Agenda 2040...Published: 16 Jun 2021 at 13:30hrs | 240 | by Zanu PF Youth League
TB Joshua's burial set for July
The Synagogue Church Of All Nations (Scoan) has announced that the funeral ceremony of its founder, Temitope Joshua (popularly known as TB Joshua) will begin on July 5.In a statement published...Published: 16 Jun 2021 at 08:22hrs | 1577 | by Staff reporter
My listening President, this woman is bleeding from inside!
Change generally brings fears for the worst and hopes for the best and plays them against each other in the crucible of inescapable antagonism. The same is true for the scenario that unexpectedly befe...Published: 16 Jun 2021 at 07:21hrs | 2037 | by Nhlanhla Moses
'Mnangagwa worse than apartheid South Africa'
MDC Alliance Youth Assembly Commemorates Soweto Massacre which took place on 16 June 1976 in South Africa during apartheid regime.While commemorating the day, the Youth Assembly said Mnangagwa...Published: 16 Jun 2021 at 07:15hrs | 2136 | by Fanuel Chinowaita
Zimbabweans in SA engage officials on exemption permits
THE Zimbabwe Community in South Africa organisation says it is in discussions with both governments on the future of Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders, which are set to expire at the end of this...Published: 14 Jun 2021 at 18:38hrs | 2547 | by Staff reporter
Barbara Rwodzi rises from PAP chaos to rejuvenate Zanu-PF
THE little-known Barbara Rwodzi, a member of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) of the African Union (AU), left the institution's latest session with a continental reputation.The sitting was sus...Published: 14 Jun 2021 at 17:54hrs | 1710 | by Staff reporter
Gringo's widow gives birth
The drama continues . . . After giving birth to her bouncing baby boy on June 5, the late comedian Lazarus "Gringo" Boora's widow Netsai Meki described the child as "heaven sent, a comfo...Published: 12 Jun 2021 at 07:49hrs | 1757 | by Staff reporter
Malaba contempt case dismissed
The urgent High Court application by the executive director of an NGO to have Chief Justice Luke Malaba found in contempt of court has been dismissed."The application for civil imprisonment fo...Published: 10 Jun 2021 at 21:26hrs | 695 | by Staff reporter
Kasukuwere wishes Mandi Chimene happy birthday
Exiled G40 king pin Saviour Kasukuwere has wished former Manicaland Minister of State and provincial affairs Mandiitawepi Chimene a happy birthday.Chimene turned 61 yesterdayKasukuwere...Published: 10 Jun 2021 at 12:07hrs | 4547 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Devolution helplessly biting the dust at Nkayi registry offices
Despite the unambiguous provisions of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 20) Act, 2013, devolution sadly remains a pipedream in the generality of the country. For purposes of particularity, t...Published: 10 Jun 2021 at 07:52hrs | 1521 | by Nhlanhla Moses
Bulawayo man files pro-Malaba appeal
A BULAWAYO man has filed a Constitutional Court application seeking an order nullifying a ruling by three High Court judges that sought to disqualify Chief Justice Luke Malaba from office.Mr M...Published: 07 Jun 2021 at 06:03hrs | 1111 | by Staff reporter
Introducing the First Cabinet of the Federal Republic of Mthwakazi
Greetings to all! As I extend my cordial greetings to all our people, the people of Mthwakazi in their diversity comprising eight different linguistic communities, located in the 14 Districts ...Published: 06 Jun 2021 at 13:43hrs | 2437 | by Dr Churchill Mpiyesizwe Guduza
'Excelgate: How Zimbabwe's 2018 Presidential Election Was Stolen' - so will 2023, 41 years and penny hasn't dropped
Zimbabwe's next elections are due in July 2023, just over two years from now. The nation is being reminded of how the 2018 elections were rigged."The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) was on...Published: 06 Jun 2021 at 13:19hrs | 800 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Zimbabwean Cricket prodigy Muyeye gets UK asylum
HIGHLY-RATED Zimbabwe-born cricket sensation Tawanda Muyeye has committed his international allegiance to England after revealing that he has been granted asylum in the UK by the Home Office.T...Published: 06 Jun 2021 at 09:58hrs | 369 | by Staff reporter
Judge recuses self in Malaba case
The urgent application in the High Court by the executive director of an NGO to have Chief Justice Luke Malaba found in contempt of court and jailed is now being heard by just two judges after Justice...Published: 04 Jun 2021 at 07:01hrs | 283 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's Secrets to win In 2023 Revealed
The President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has proved the world wrong. The world expected to see Zimbabwe crumble into the dust and become obsolete. But true to his word Emerson Mnangagwa h...Published: 03 Jun 2021 at 07:19hrs | 4602 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mnangagwa in Bulawayo to open Arts Festival
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa arrived in Bulawayo yesterday ahead of the official opening of the Bulawayo Arts Festival (Baf) and the launch of the Heritage Corridor in the city.The President will tour ...Published: 03 Jun 2021 at 06:59hrs | 275 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Chamisa rush to assist stranded Mpilo doctors
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration has committed $287 million towards the construction of new accommodation for doctors at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo after their living quarters wer...Published: 02 Jun 2021 at 18:43hrs | 695 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa continues 'scoring own' goals
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration continues presenting "itself in the worst possible light at home and internationally", casting any pretense of implementing reforms to the wind, and any h...Published: 02 Jun 2021 at 07:30hrs | 5637 | by Staff report
BCC launches 'I Love Bulawayo' campaign
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) yesterday launched the I Love Bulawayo campaign which coincided with the Bulawayo Day celebrations to showcase the city's heritage, diversity and artistic potential....Published: 02 Jun 2021 at 07:26hrs | 605 | by Staff report
Mnangagwa says doctors, nurses deserve better
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday said doctors and nurses in the country deserve the highest quality working conditions and support, hence Government's swift move to rehabilitate doctors' quarters that we...Published: 02 Jun 2021 at 07:09hrs | 686 | by Staff reporter
City of Kings celebrates Bulawayo Day
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to officially open the Bulawayo Arts Festival (Baf) on Thursday during the Urban Heritage Tour and Eco-Tourism Programme and the Creative and Cultural Industri...Published: 01 Jun 2021 at 08:03hrs | 350 | by Staff reporter
Govt avails $287m for Mpilo reconstruction
Government has pledged $287 million towards the reconstruction of three doctors' quarters that were burnt down at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo, leaving healthcare workers with no accommodation a...Published: 01 Jun 2021 at 08:03hrs | 474 | by Staff reporter
Stanbic Bank's donation pays off as number of births shoots up by 100 % at Sally Mugabe Maternity Hospital
The number of caesarean operations at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital Maternity wing has shot up by 100 percent following the renovation and re-equipping of theatre 1 by financial services institution, ...Published: 31 May 2021 at 14:01hrs | 541 | by Agencies
The desecretion of the memory of gukurahundi victims
Greeting to all! Just when the memory of victims of the Gukurahundi, was brought to the attention of all the people of Mthwakazi, by Ibhetshu Likazulu, through the erection of tombstones, it w...Published: 29 May 2021 at 17:27hrs | 834 | by Dr Churchill Mpiyesizwe Guduza
Bosso build up to 2026
HIGHLANDERS FC will line up several activities between now and 2026 when the institution celebrates 100 years.The club's marketing committee is expected to line up events towards the grand cel...Published: 29 May 2021 at 08:14hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter
Govt pledges to renovate razed Mpilo Central building
Government has pledged to renovate Mpilo Central Hospital doctors' residence quarters that burned down on Wednesday and to help affected workers replace destroyed personal belongings and certificates....Published: 29 May 2021 at 08:11hrs | 135 | by Staff reporter
Good news for Zimbabwean Diasporans on passports
A private company has been engaged by Government for the creation of a national biometric database for citizens and production of e-passports, which will enable citizens in the Diaspora to access trav...Published: 29 May 2021 at 08:10hrs | 1807 | by Staff reporter
'Lack of maintenance caused Mpilo fire'
THE Government has resolved to renovate the Mpilo Central Hospital doctors' residence that burned down on Wednesday and help affected workers replace destroyed personal belongings and certificates....Published: 29 May 2021 at 08:08hrs | 125 | by Staff reporter
Woman gets nasty birthday present from ex-lover
GLADYS Nyathi from Bulawayo's Pumula South suburb was full of smiles when she celebrated her 33rd birthday, but her ex-husband Paul Mangondo (37) had a nasty surprise for her.He severely assau...Published: 28 May 2021 at 18:26hrs | 2060 | by Staff reporter
HRH Chief Ndiweni, 'MyRight2Vote' election campaign message is not a 'game changer' but disingenuous
(You remain my paramount chief of Ntabayezinduna until you resolve your family disputes with Bhudi Jorum.) Reading Bulawayo24 you are officially advising your royal constituency to register for vo...Published: 28 May 2021 at 08:37hrs | 1811 | by Nomazulu Thata
Young college students abusing family planning pills to stop periods
SHOCKING details have emerged that some female students at tertiary institutions around the country are using birth control pills to suppress their periods.One of the main reasons is that some...Published: 28 May 2021 at 07:57hrs | 1697 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt admits policy failures
GOVERNMENT has conceded that it was found wanting in the implementation of previous economic blueprints and now pins its hopes on its ambitious National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) to cure the curre...Published: 27 May 2021 at 07:24hrs | 2650 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa presses for electoral reforms
THE Nelson Chamisa-led MDC Alliance has vowed to take the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) and government head-on to push for electoral reforms, which in its view, will see the birth of non-contest...Published: 27 May 2021 at 07:23hrs | 1556 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt engages partner to produce 4 million e-passports a year
CABINET on Tuesday approved the engagement of a private partner on the production of e-passports and other national identity documentation.In a statement, cabinet said it had resolved to partn...Published: 27 May 2021 at 07:00hrs | 725 | by Staff reporter
Daggers out over Zapu presidency
DAGGERS have been drawn over opposition Zapu party presidency after the late former Vice-President Joshua Nkomo's son Sibangilizwe Nkomo expressed interest in the post.In March, Nkomo resigned...Published: 26 May 2021 at 06:27hrs | 1297 | by Staff reporter
Africans not yet free, since the colour of our oppressors and subjugators only thing that changed - it's time for new revolution
I wish I had been a fly on the wall, when those eighteen gallant and revolutionary African leaders met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 25 May 1963, as they mapped and birthed their dream for a truly free...Published: 25 May 2021 at 12:39hrs | 449 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe urged to align electoral laws to AU charters
ZIMBABWE has been urged to update its electoral laws to strengthen dispute-resolution processes and ensure they are in tandem with the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG)....Published: 25 May 2021 at 07:16hrs | 428 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean artistes flock to SA
Zimbabwean musicians are making a beeline to South Africa lately where they are hosting shows in that country after spending months on the tangential due to the country's "strict" Covid-19 regulations...Published: 23 May 2021 at 07:43hrs | 1161 | by Staff reporter
Mum rejects baby's name
A woman was left furious after her mum told her she hopes she does not give birth to a baby girl as she hates the name she chose.The woman, who is trying for a baby, said she and her partner a...Published: 23 May 2021 at 07:24hrs | 447 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe IDs to be processed online
ICT and Courier Services minister Jenfan Muswere yesterday said the government was putting up measures for people to apply for identification documents online.Speaking at the launch of St Ther...Published: 22 May 2021 at 07:55hrs | 1395 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's ConCourt appointments draw criticism
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa this week flexed his muscles by appointing five judges to the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) at a time Zimbabwe is paralysed by a constitutional crisis triggered by a rec...Published: 21 May 2021 at 06:08hrs | 1435 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans have come to view constitution not as statement of shared principles but as cudgel with which to attack enemies
Zimbabweans on both the left and the right now view their political opponents not as fellow Zimbabweans with differing views, but as tribal enemies to be vanquished. And they have come to view t...Published: 19 May 2021 at 23:53hrs | 360 | by Mandla Dlamini
Zimbabwe democratic transformation requires strong middle class
IT has become apparent that Zimbabwe's ruling party, Zanu PF, is perpetually endangering democratic processes by not only weakening, but also decimating the opposition movement ahead of 2023 general e...Published: 19 May 2021 at 06:42hrs | 58 | by Anotida Chikumbu/ David Chikwaza
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