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Drought halts operations at mopane worm processing plant
Operations at the Mbvelelo Mopani Worm Processing Plant in Matshiloni, Beitbridge District, have come to a standstill due to a significant shortage of mopane worms, a vital raw material for the facili...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 11:07hrs | 120 | by Staff reporter
When dark babies are not good enough! Thank you Andile: what an article!
It is a pity such articles never attract attention they deserve. Your article Andile was a good read and spot on. I do not need to seek far, why our African communities do not see the need to read it....Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 16:28hrs | 1346 | by Nomazulu Thata
When dark babies are not good enough
For Ms Ntokozo Gumbo, after successfully achieving her desired complexion following years of investing in skin care to lighten her skin tone, she was disappointed when she gave birth to a baby heavily...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 07:10hrs | 354 | by Andile Tshuma
Skin Bleaching cancer cases recorded in Africa
Skin lightening, new pandemic among African women, at what cost? avoid it at all cost.50% of African women bleach their skin, highest being Nigeria 77%. Bleaching creams, and injection...Published: 17 Jul 2023 at 09:12hrs | 1 | by Erick Matotoba
2 400 meat vendors arrested, butcheries closed
More than 2 400 people have now been arrested countrywide since just before last Christmas, 154 of them since Sunday, as police intensify operations against illegal and unlicensed butcheries.S...Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 06:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bus conductor arrested over smuggling
A BUS conductor has been arrested after he was caught trying to smuggle 28 pairs of shoes and a consignment of prohibited skin-lightening creams. The incident occurred on April 22, 2023 at Chirundu On...Published: 25 Apr 2023 at 19:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Woman divorced for bleaching
QUESTIONS of beauty are uppermost in the minds of many women.The tragedy of this very powerful and wealthy industry, however, is that too many women become its victims.A woman from Hwa...Published: 25 Mar 2022 at 06:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Ndlovu scoops continental gong in Ghana
FORMER Mr Zimbabwe Bernard "Ben Chest" Ndlovu continues to make strides in his modelling career after he recently scooped the Mr Continent Best Body gong at a show held in Accra, Ghana.At the ...Published: 21 Feb 2022 at 05:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Amacimbi processing plant set up in Beitbridge District
GOVERNMENT in conjunction with development partners has set up the country's first state-of-the-art mopani worm processing plant in Matshiloni area in Beitbridge District, Matabeleland South. The amac...Published: 10 Aug 2021 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Varakashi: New agents of terrorism
THERE'S a big, big omen of nasty things to come. The Zanu-PF government wants to revive the Green Bombers.You will remember the youth training programme at the turn of the new millennium....Published: 18 Apr 2021 at 09:25hrs | 1 | by Tawanda Majoni
Scores fall prey to fumigant scammers
SCORES of unsuspecting people are said to be falling prey to scammers who advertise that they can fumigate homes and businesses to prevent COVID-19, yet their products have not been tested by regulato...Published: 02 Apr 2021 at 09:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kembo Mohadi embarrasses the presidium
The vice president's power to lead comes from a ceremonial reverence Zimbabweans grant their presidents. To deserve the reverence, a vice president must act as a steward of the dignity and stature of ...Published: 20 Feb 2021 at 08:30hrs | 2 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Retrace your roots and be Africans
Most of our 'rich' cultural practices and traits have fallen victim to westernisation and modernisation. Parents and community elders have lost voice and can only watch in disbelief and dismay...Published: 19 May 2019 at 17:29hrs | 1 | by Thomas Murisa
Opposition leader who wanted to arrest Mnangagwa freed
The High Court on Wednesday ended the three-week detention of Tinashe Jonas, leader of Ideal Zimbabwe party.Jonas who was represented by members of the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights was fr...Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 10:01hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chiwenga still in India, says Charamba
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga is still being treated in India contrary to social media claims that he is back in the country, a top government official has said. Presidential spokesperso...Published: 22 Feb 2019 at 10:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga still fighting ailment, still feeling 'kupisa'
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga is in the Indian capital of New Delhi, where he is receiving treatment for an abdominal ailment, a government official revealed yesterday.Information deputy...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 13:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Re-dollarisation of economy: Wrong turn for Zimbabwe
There is an effervescence in the economy – an imperceptible but definite shift towards re- dollarisation of the economy.Initially a trickle, this will soon turn into a mighty tide in one dir...Published: 30 Dec 2018 at 10:06hrs | | by Joseph Mverecha
I thought I saw Jessie Majome in Bremen/Germany; No: it was Manuela Fischer
The similarities of these two great African women cannot be summarized in a single sentence because there is a lot in them that define them as true African woman and African in them both. These two wo...Published: 21 Dec 2018 at 20:36hrs | 7 | by Nomazulu Thata
Chiwenga's wife pours heart out
The ex-model wife of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has spoken out about her bandaged hands and a harrowing story of an explosion that rocked a Zanu-PF rally at White City Stadium in Bulawayo tha...Published: 21 Oct 2018 at 14:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF infighting takes witchcraft twist
A prominent South African prophet, Alph Lukau says witchcraft is behind the deteriorating health of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, raising fears that the Zanu-PF infighting might have taken a ne...Published: 16 Oct 2018 at 14:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
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 | 3 | by Mafu Sithabile
Think twice before bleaching your skin
This week we revisit the skin lightening substances, to answer inquiries that have been coming in on the subject.It is now known within our communities that chemical bleaching can lead to seri...Published: 13 Jul 2018 at 06:51hrs | | by Mthandazo Ndlovu
Zimbabwe / SA launch joint crime-busting operation
ZIMBABWE and South Africa last week launched a multi-disciplinary joint crime-busting operation targeting cross-border criminals.The operation, code-named Cross-border Operation Basadi (basadi...Published: 21 May 2018 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sikhala blasts Chiwenga
Aspiring MDC Member of Parliament for Zengeza West Job Sikhala has described Vice President Constantino Chiwenga as being part of the ruling Zanu-PF elite which has been taking Zimbabweans for a ride ...Published: 15 May 2018 at 12:27hrs | | by Staff reporetr
Zanu-PF manifesto sounds just like juvenile delusions
So, after much anticipation, the Zanu-PF election manifesto is finally out. After reading the document, one is left with one big question: why was the nation made to wait so long for it, seeing the sh...Published: 12 May 2018 at 15:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo queries Chiwenga's 'bleaching' comment
FORMER Higher Education minister Jonathan Moyo has queried the credibility of an explanation given by vice president Constantino Chiwenga that skin ailment has made him and light-skinned.Chiwe...Published: 10 May 2018 at 11:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Yellow bone Chiwenga opens up on complexion
Acting President Constantino Chiwenga yesterday opened up on the illness that attacked him when Operation Restore Legacy was launched and changed his complexion.Speaking at the burial of his s...Published: 09 May 2018 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga has cancer
The Acting President, Retired General Constantino Chiwenga has poured cold water on social media claims that he is using skin lightening creams, revealing that he suffered a skin cancer disease which ...Published: 08 May 2018 at 21:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Chiwenga speaks on 'bleaching'
VICE President Constantino Chiwenga today opened up on an illness that attacked him when Operation Restore Legacy was launched and affected his complexion last year.Chiwenga made the disclosur...Published: 08 May 2018 at 17:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Some wish pigs were black
Negative forces are called forces of the dark world and Africa is known as the dark continent. A road spot where vehicular accidents are common is a black spot, its not funny neither is it a lie. In a...Published: 29 Mar 2018 at 11:12hrs | | by Tondorindo Murisa
Constantine Chiwenga bleaches, but why?
We indeed live in a world of post colonial times; one can even add neo-colonial time frame: it means the African mindsets in some cases are still as manipulated as before. The mindset of most Africans...Published: 20 Mar 2018 at 13:34hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Constantine Chiwenga bleaches, but why?
We indeed live in a world of post colonial times; one can even add neo-colonialism time frame: it mean the mind set is still as manipulated as before. The appeal for light skin has deep-seated roots i...Published: 20 Mar 2018 at 07:27hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Wake Up Women - Part 2
It is like today many men are marrying women who they do not actually know who they really are. The makeup these days seem to be in trouble by women, women are now being abusers of the make-up kits. M...Published: 28 Jan 2018 at 11:26hrs | | by Belinda Chowa
The white supremacy will live forever
To be black skinned today in this world is to be stigmatized and perceived less and to be white while light-skinned on the other hand, is to be celebrated in with western beauty standards: says Ronald...Published: 15 Jun 2017 at 12:41hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
To say Dr. Nkosana Moyo is 'stupid and greedy' is desperation of the highest order!
We are taking our activism rather too far. We have no limit in insulting other people. At a time when we should consolidate and concentrate all our efforts on one corner and fight the common enemy: Za...Published: 13 May 2017 at 22:54hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
In Mujuru's Party, they break each other's knee caps
Of course political pressure comes in many ways, and manifests in many forms.In Mujuru's National People's Party, they break each other's knee caps in order to hurt Zanu-PF! In the MDCs, they ...Published: 02 Apr 2017 at 13:03hrs | | by Nathaniel Manheru
Skin-bleaching creams: Women want to be white and be Europeans including Mrs Tsvangirai!
Ms Belinda Chowa: you are a star in the face of absolute ignorance to some of our sister that still thinks to be white is superior. I read your article on Bulawayo24 in disbelief: are there still wome...Published: 13 Mar 2017 at 20:47hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
Skin bleaching
Bleaching is usually done by women although there are some men whom have also joined this trend. This ever growing trend has given rise to multi-million dollar markets in most countries especially in ...Published: 13 Mar 2017 at 10:26hrs | 1 | by Belinda Chowa
Dangers of 'Skin bleaching'
Bleaching is usually done by women although there are some men whom have also joined this trend. This ever growing trend has given rise to multi-million dollar markets in most countries especially in ...Published: 13 Mar 2017 at 08:42hrs | | by Belinda Chowa
Grace Mugabe attacks 'yellow bone' women
First Lady Grace Mugabe today launched a rare unprovoked attack on women who are in a habit of bleaching in a bid to have light skins like whites. Addressing her first rally in Buhera,&nb...Published: 17 Feb 2017 at 12:40hrs | | by Alice Dube
The skin-bleaching, skin lightning creams and our future 'First Lady' Mrs. Elizabeth Tsvangirai: our girl children will emulate
The article written by Mrs. Tsvangirai commemorating the International Women's Day was really a masterpiece. I enjoyed reading the article and the content accorded the great Day for all global women a...Published: 20 Mar 2016 at 14:47hrs | 4 | by Nomazulu Thata
Zimbabwean history that is nothing
THE War of the Axe had ended, serving the Xhosa nation a stunning defeat. And the British treachery had settled that war expectedly through characteristic British deceit.The year was 1847,...Published: 13 Dec 2014 at 11:15hrs | | by Nathaniel Manheru
Skin bleaching is a common practice in Zimbabwe - Video
Skin bleaching is a common practice in Zimbabwe. Despite wide use, it has health impacts that are often underestimated by the young women using the products. MCZ speaks with one woman who sells the ...Published: 29 Aug 2014 at 08:59hrs | | by video by Gugulethu Ndlovu
Is Bev bleaching or its good living?
Controversial adult entertainer Beverly "Bev" Sibanda has dismissed rumours that she bleached her skin following reports that her skin was now lighter than usual.The 23 year old insisted that...Published: 26 Aug 2014 at 18:11hrs | | by Brenda Phiri
'Bleached baby' case set for trial
Prosecutors in say a fraud trial is set to hear claims a black baby was treated with skin-bleaching cream to extort money from a man of Asian descent.Prosecutor Malvern Nzombe said a court in...Published: 07 Jul 2012 at 06:26hrs | | by AP
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