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Miss and Mr Rural Zimbabwe 2025 launches In Bulawayo
The much-anticipated Miss and Mr Rural Zimbabwe 2025 beauty pageant is set to officially launch in Bulawayo tomorrow, promising to spotlight the beauty, talent, and stories of young people from rural ...Published: 30 May 2025 at 08:59hrs | 78 | by Staff reporter
Boy Child: A neglected gender amid rising male suicide cases
Concerns have been raised over the neglect of the boy child, which is believed to have contributed to a rise in male suicide rates and cases of depression. Unlike the girl child, who benefits from the...Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 20:52hrs | 291 | by Stephen Jakes
Man whips stepson with bicycle chain, attempts to kill him
A shocking case of child abuse has emerged from Juta village in Beitbridge, where a 53-year-old man and his 32-year-old wife were arrested for torturing and attempting to kill the man's 12-year-old st...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 12:57hrs | 85 | by Staff reporter
Man whips tied-up stepson with bicycle chain, attempts to kill him
A 53-year-old man and his 32-year-old wife from Juta village, Beitbridge, have been arrested on charges of torturing and attempting to kill the woman's 12-year-old son in a shocking case of child abus...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 12:52hrs | 37 | by Staff reporter
'Serial killer' sent to mental hospital
A MENTALLY-CHALLENGED Kadoma man, who committed a series of murders before turning the sword against his father and setting the family home ablaze in June 2021, has been sent to Chikurubi Psychiatric ...Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 05:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to address Cowdry Park Star Rally
ALL roads lead to Bulawayo today where President Mnangagwa will address a star rally in Cowdray Park suburb to drum up support for the ruling party Zanu- PF ahead of the harmonised general elections l...Published: 02 Aug 2023 at 06:49hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Harmful practices rob girls of their rights
Zimbabwe has ratified various international conventions and declarations on gender equality in its effort to create an enabling environment for the attainment of equity and equality between women and ...Published: 30 Jul 2023 at 08:58hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
From Trump to Biden, it is getting 'more worse!'
In black English, former president Donald Trump was a lunatic, a loud-mouthed New Yorker, whose mouth was unfiltered, a thoroughly "worse guy". If that is so, US president Joe Biden (lovin...Published: 07 May 2023 at 19:35hrs | 4 | by Kenneth Mufuka
Girls in self defence training to dodge rapists
GIRLS between the ages 10 and 17 years have been equipped with skills to protect themselves from rapists in Matabeleland South Province.According to police, cases of rape are on the increase i...Published: 03 Apr 2023 at 06:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Virginity and the Johanne Marange religious customs
THE state has outlawed virginity testing as a human rights violation.However, it is surprising to note that Johanne Marange Apostolic Church (JMAC) still teaches and conducts mandatory virgini...Published: 30 Aug 2022 at 19:54hrs | 6 | by Matthew Mare
Magriza Made Me Cook takes township tourism to another level
IN our African society, grandmothers play an integral part in the family. From telling folktales to disciplining, and taking care of grandchildren, these matriarchs are the glue that strengthens blood...Published: 27 Aug 2022 at 06:02hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Boy child vulnerable to sexual abuse too
POLICE in Bulawayo have put on spotlight sexual abuse perpetrated against the boy child after five boys were sexually assaulted within five months compared to zero cases that were recorded in the same...Published: 05 Jul 2022 at 07:04hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Unpacking the origins of the Mabhikwa Chieftaincy
FOLLOWING the death of Chief Mabhikwa, Chronicle sought the views of historian Mr Thomas Sibanda, who helped shed more light on the historical background of the chieftaincy.He shares his views...Published: 24 May 2022 at 07:20hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter
Without incorporating the boy child we can kiss goodbye to ending misogyny and women's abuse!
I still clearly remember sometime around 2007, when I excitedly approached such women's rights organizations as Women's Action Group (WAG), and Musasa Project, as well as the public broadcaster (ZBC),...Published: 16 May 2022 at 11:48hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zanu-PF's real fear over NGOs revealed
Zanu-PF has exposed its real reason behind the push for the Private Voluntary Organisations (PVOs) Bill, saying there is fear of a regime change plot backed by non-governmental groups, but legislators...Published: 14 May 2022 at 19:42hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Nyarota launches book tonight
VETERAN journalist Geoffrey Nyarota will this evening launch his latest book titled The Honourable Minister, An Anatomy of Endemic Corruption at Royal Harare Golf Club.Nyarota's book is presen...Published: 17 Mar 2022 at 05:50hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Our fathers back then: strict disciplinarians, but loving
"WHAT time is it now, and where have you been?" "Go back to where you have been, I will not have any of my children knocking at my door after 6pm!" (Uvela ngaphi ebusuku kunje, angiqoqodelwa ngu...Published: 27 Feb 2022 at 07:32hrs | 2 | by Clifford Kalibo
Create safe haven's for boys; society urged
SOCIETY has been urged to consider the plight of the boy child at a time when an increasing number of them have become victims of sexual violence.Sexual violence against boys is an emerging pr...Published: 16 Dec 2021 at 20:27hrs | 12 | by Staff Reporter
Gay syndicate targets schoolboys
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has unearthed a syndicate of gay male child molestors targeting school boys and assaulting them.Investigations have revealed that the syndicate, which involves bus...Published: 15 Oct 2021 at 06:18hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Female pilot makes history
For the first time in the Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) history, the Sword of Honour, an award for exceptional performance in flying training was yesterday presented to a female officer graduate Air Lie...Published: 11 Sep 2021 at 12:11hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Married men suffer abuse in silence
Married men are sexually abused by their wives but fear speaking out because society does not take the abuse of men seriously, an organisation against abuse has revealed.Alois Nyamazana, co-fo...Published: 20 Aug 2021 at 09:02hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
When arguments turn to arrogance and stupidity
The arrogance of a people is exposed when they fail to argue intelligibly and factually; their men ego comes out full force, Ngenkani khathesi, what I say is correct because I am a man and of Ndebele ...Published: 18 Jun 2021 at 17:52hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
Triplets for sale! . . . father attempts to give away daughter
INFORMATION, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa has offered to support one-year-old triplets from Marange abandoned by their South Africa-based father. Minister Mut...Published: 19 May 2021 at 06:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gender activism short-changes men and boys
Zimbabwe, like many other countries, has been focused more on protecting the rights of women and girls compared to those of men and boys. This has created another gender equality gap instead o...Published: 04 Mar 2021 at 06:21hrs | 2 | by Melody Dube
Most Zimbabweans are not taught to be productive, but competitive
GRADE 7 results are out. A national pass rate of 37% was realised, down by 9% from the 46% recorded in 2019. An encouraging theme in line with aspirations of Sustainable Development Goals on gender eq...Published: 26 Feb 2021 at 06:50hrs | 3 | by Sapien Sapien
Chamisa, Mliswa ex image sets social media on fire
A SEEMINGLY decent image of MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa with Temba Mliswa's estranged lover Susan Mutami has set social media buzzing with many suggesting the controversial figure could be spec...Published: 17 Feb 2021 at 16:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
How we started MSU: Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa together with the late Vice President and national hero Cde Simon Muzenda, national heroes Cdes Richard Hove and Cephas Msipa, were members of the first committee that resulted in ...Published: 21 Nov 2020 at 09:23hrs | 4 | by Staff Reporter
Austerity measures: Is Zimbabwe drinking poisoned chalice?
On September 7, 2018, Mthuli Ncube was appointed as Zimbabwe's Finance minister. Being a technocrat he is, his appointment brought a breath of fresh air. At least, Zanu-PF was breaking with its past o...Published: 20 Aug 2019 at 15:18hrs | 3 | by Cliff Chiduku
Maternity vacation for pregnant school girls
Girls who fall pregnant during the course of their studies are set to enjoy 'maternity vacation' before returning to continue with their education after giving birth.The privileges are provide...Published: 07 Jul 2019 at 21:03hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Pregnant schoolgirls to get 'maternity leave'
LEARNERS who fall pregnant during the course of their studies are set to enjoy "maternity vacation" before returning to continue with their education after giving birth.The privileges are prov...Published: 07 Jul 2019 at 09:01hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Pregnant pupils divide Parliament
Parliament was left divided on Wednesday over a clause in the Education Amendment Bill which bans the expulsion of girls who fall pregnant while in school. Primary and Secondary Education Mini...Published: 24 Jun 2019 at 09:31hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Pertinent questions about the Ndebele King
The following represents a litany of questions drawn from a diversity of people who genuinely seek to understand role and relevance of the institution of the King in their lives. I made an attempt to ...Published: 05 Mar 2018 at 14:05hrs | 8 | by George Mkhwanazi
Addictions and Bonding
Do we really have to hate people because of whatever thing they are addicted to? Is addiction really bad or it can actually be saving one from something and after all, one way or the other… we are a...Published: 20 Jan 2018 at 07:40hrs | 1 | by Belinda Chowa
Mugabe to elevate Grace to VP position
President Mugabe has reaffirmed his commitment to women's empowerment, amid calls for one of Zanu-PF's Vice-Presidents to be a female.The President made the remarks at yesterday's 9th Presiden...Published: 05 Nov 2017 at 08:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tobacco farming transforms Zimbabweans' lives
Thomas Chakauya (not his real name) from Odzi Farm in Odzi, Manicaland Province of Zimbabwe has just sold his tobacco crop and has managed to roof the five-roomed house, which he started building two ...Published: 17 Sep 2017 at 17:22hrs | | by Nobleman Runyanga
Mugabe hails new education curriculum
PRESIDENT Mugabe yesterday hailed the new education curriculum saying it fosters entrepreneurship and opens up opportunities for Zimbabweans to be skilful and innovative.Officially opening the...Published: 31 Aug 2017 at 08:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Male child preference and the evil of gender-selective abortions
Top of the wish list of most 'expecting' first-time mums, as required or demanded by their husbands, extended family or society (whether verbally requested or emotionally concealed), is primarily cent...Published: 22 Mar 2017 at 11:01hrs | | by Nimi Princewill
Outrage over little boy chanting Zanu PF slogans video
HARARE - In a case bordering on abuse of minors, a video of a boy - aged about two years - chanting Zanu PF slogans has sparked outrage on social media.In the clip - which has gone viral - the...Published: 26 Dec 2016 at 12:23hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Girls dominate A-Level results
Girls outperformed boys in the November 2015 Advanced Level examinations in all the country's 10 provinces, results released by Zimsec last week have shown.The results also show Harare leading...Published: 27 Jan 2016 at 05:11hrs | | by Abigail Mawonde
Young man (24) shines in food and hair
HE has a strong passion for cooking and is studying professional cookery while at the same time working as a hairdresser.Kudakwashe Chakaziva (24) is a young man who has defied the odds and ha...Published: 20 Dec 2015 at 09:51hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Tsvangirai's 'secret' wife exposed, have 2 kids
MDC-T leader Mr Morgan Tsvangirai's "secret" wife of more than 20 years with whom he sired two children has been unmasked following his failure to settle US$15 227 rental arrears. The woman whose unio...Published: 04 Oct 2015 at 13:06hrs | 1 | by Brian Chitemba
Chiefs want the return of corporal punishment
MATABELELAND North traditional chiefs have said returning corporal punishment in the country's constitution will be a big step towards ending child marriages. A national debate about girls as ...Published: 02 Oct 2015 at 06:40hrs | | by Whinsley Masara
Promiscuity in Zimbabwe: any near solution to it?
Sibusisiwe: Well this is the only job I can do, sell at the market. At least you have a husband, if you cannot get any sales there is a second income, a backup income. You are not left on y...Published: 01 Jun 2015 at 13:33hrs | 4 | by Nomazulu Thata taken from the ebook:
5-year-old Zim boy makes water heater using small battery
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. *** In t...Published: 11 Feb 2015 at 08:30hrs | 1 | by Concerned Parent
Plumtree High struggling to lure pupils, enrolment tanks
PLUMTREE Boys High School is now is contemplating to enroll girls to address the enrolment crisis that has hit the former top school located in the small border town of Plumtree.The school...Published: 20 Oct 2014 at 06:14hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Bizarre circumcision claims
A ZANU-PF senator has claimed that Western countries are encouraging Zimbabwean males to be circumcised as a ploy to weaken them so they can take over their land and women.Mashonaland West sen...Published: 28 Aug 2014 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Without you I'm nobody,' says Mugabe
Zimbabwean President and Zanu-PF leader President Robert Mugabe says women are the backbone of the party and developmental programmes in in the country.Officially opening the Zanu-PF W...Published: 14 Aug 2014 at 17:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Women have always been the backbone of Zanu-PF,' says Mugabe
Women are the backbone of the party and developmental programmes in Zimbabwe, President Robert Mugabe has said.Officially opening the Zanu PF Women's League conference at the Harare Internati...Published: 14 Aug 2014 at 13:24hrs | | by Staff Reporter
4000 cases of child abuse reported
MORE than 4 000 cases of child abuse cases have been recorded throughout the country in the past nine months, with 60 percent of the victims being girls. According to Childline Zimbabwe, a...Published: 29 Oct 2013 at 13:36hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Prophet Makandiwa's church buys R6m buses
United Family International Church women's division on Sunday, officially handed over to the ministry five luxury coaches valued at R6 million (about US$600 000), which they bought through thei...Published: 13 Aug 2013 at 12:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
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