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Otis 'The Flow' Fraser back in town
THERE is so much to look out for this weekend as one of Bulawayo's most loved leisure joints, The Backroom Shisha Lounge plays host to legendary turntablist Otis "The Flow" Fraser this afternoon. The ...Published: 03 Feb 2023 at 19:15hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter
Sanctions choking Zimbabwe: Myth or reality?
"African politics is dogged by crises of legitimacy, monetised politics and corruption, personalised leadership, and lastly the sit-tight syndrome" notes the African Exponent. During an electoral seas...Published: 14 Jan 2023 at 16:33hrs | | by Zvikomborero Sibanda
Zimbabwean teen swept away at sea resort while swimming on Xmas Day
A ZIMBABWEAN teenager was swept away to sea on Christmas Day while swimming at a South African resort in the Eastern Cape.The 14-year-old has not yet been identified.Local reports indi...Published: 28 Dec 2022 at 20:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe flies British fighter jets again despite sanctions
Zimbabwe's Air Force has mysteriously found parts for its grounded Hawk fighter jets - 21 years after Britain imposed a crippling arms embargo.Four BAE Hawk jets took part in a fly-past during...Published: 01 May 2022 at 19:36hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe military strength gets major boost
The strength of Air Force of Zimbabwe has received a major boost after the Hawk Fighter Jets flew for the first time in years. Presidential Spokesperson George Charamba using his new Twitter m...Published: 28 Apr 2022 at 17:26hrs | 5 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Underpaying teachers a tactical way of beating them to submission' ZAPU
Our schools are officially opened after a very long holiday that was caused by the rampaging Covid 19 pandemic that brought down many economies locally and abroad. When parents heard that schools were...Published: 16 Feb 2022 at 08:36hrs | | by ZAPU
Cultivate succession culture in Zanu-PF
DEAR President Emmerson Mnangagwa.Your Excellency, your gift of longevity is a demonstration of the generosity God has for you. Given that the average lifespan stands well below half your age,...Published: 06 Oct 2021 at 05:50hrs | 7 | by Cyprian M Ndawana
Spare a thought for Gukurahundi genocide massacres
LAST week, President Emmerson Mnangagwa was shown the Hanging Tree in Bulawayo, where many Ndebeles were hanged by the colonial regime in the 1890s.After visiting the tree where colonialists h...Published: 08 Jun 2021 at 06:43hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
After ED was shown where colonialists hanged Ndebele warriors, was he also shown where Ndebele-speakers were massacred by Zim re
I do not know whether I can ever reiterate this point enough - history is a total accumulation of past events, which can never, and should never, be cherry-picked, or narrated selectively - such that,...Published: 06 Jun 2021 at 13:30hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Bravo! It's back to school
The imminent reopening of schools is a great relief to parents and society at large who were now at wits end on what to do with the idle kids. It's difficult for most young minds to live innocently wh...Published: 10 Mar 2021 at 07:08hrs | 1 | by Tondo
Herbal solutions for 'modern' diseases
The unexpected recall of Zumbani from the herbal back bench is a wake up call for Africa and Africans at large. Even Caucasians are steaming with Zumbani to keep Coronavirus at bay. Orientals ...Published: 07 Mar 2021 at 12:24hrs | 1 | by Tondo. Chinehasha
Somewhere, along the line, we lost the magicians
WHEN we mourn the dearth of quality players, standards and coaching methods, we are perennially accused of being too obsessed with the past. The ''Know-it-all" brigade of nostalgic, and disgruntled fo...Published: 19 Feb 2021 at 06:46hrs | 3 | by Phillip Zulu
Comrade Albert Matapo further exposes himself: Cannot stand critique!
This is exactly what we mean when we say we have too many pseudo revolutionaries in our midst masquerading as genuine liberators of our time. It is desperation to entertain Matapo's dreams about the f...Published: 05 Feb 2021 at 17:59hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
Some rural shops have rendered e-wallets redundant
Most rural traders and general dealer shop owners order their goods from N. Richards and Mahomed Mussa Wholesalers where they buy using e-wallets. On reaching the countryside they fleece the m...Published: 11 Sep 2020 at 07:03hrs | | by Tondo
Mnangagwa thinks white people are stupid!
The former Vauxhall Labour MP Hon. Kate Hoey said: Mnangagwa is Mugabe mark two. This week has been spectacular by proving this statement as more or less correct but in reverse. In a feat of rage, Mug...Published: 02 Sep 2020 at 13:48hrs | 21 | by Nomazulu Thata
Indian Premier League set to take place in UAE between September and November.
Indian Premier League 2020 to take place in UAEThe Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have worked in tandem with the tournament organisers and Ind...Published: 26 Aug 2020 at 20:34hrs | 3 | by Staff writer
Wrong to blame Zimbabwe crisis on war veterans
I have always been a fan of Zimbabwe Independent. It has an excellent record of providing the nation with sound and truthful analyses of the economic situation in Zimbabwe.The last edition of ...Published: 19 Aug 2019 at 11:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Pep Guardiola carded as City are crowned champions
Manchester City beat Liverpool 5 - 4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to retain the Community Shield in an absorbing contest at Wembley stadium in London this afternoon.Georginio Wijnaldum was th...Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 21:01hrs | | by Daniel Itai
Go deeper Auditor-General, probe and do forensic audit of the Office of President and Cabinet
Allow me to start by congratulating you Auditor-General Mildred Chari for such a job well done. After reading your audit report I was shocked to see how public officials bled Zimbabwe dry through corr...Published: 02 Jul 2019 at 10:20hrs | | by Nkosilathi Emmanuel Moyo
Bravo to Chamisa and team MDC
Besides celebrating the High court dismissal of an appeal to interdict the about-to-start peoples congress in Gweru, we congradulate Advocate Nelson Chamisa for his courageous leadership against eleme...Published: 24 May 2019 at 21:22hrs | | by Benny Gudo
Baba Harare abandoned by band members
Jit musician, Baba Harare has lost three band members.Drummer Tinashe Chihota, 24 , bassist Kudakwashe Yanika, 26, and keyboardist Tafadzwa, 23.Yanika spoke on the trio's reasons for d...Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 13:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Shangani community fumes over killer cops
Shangani traditional and community leaders in Chikombedzi are up in arms with authorities over the death of a villager who was allegedly fatally shot by a drunk police officer on Christmas Day....Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 09:34hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Pupil dies as kombi overturns in Codray Park
A PUPIL died while 15 others, including two adults, were injured when a kombi they were travelling in broke a ball joint, overturned and rolled thrice in Bulawayo's Cowdray Park suburb yesterday. ...Published: 24 Oct 2018 at 06:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean cricketers in Mzansi T20 league
Zimbabwean cricketers Sikanda Raza, Sean Williams and Brandon Mavuta were part of the draft for Cricket South Africa's (CSA) new six-franchise competition, the Mzansi Super League launched yesterday....Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 18:05hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Esigodini tollgate delays irritate motorists
MOTORISTS in Bulawayo have expressed dismay over delays at the Esigodini toll-gate saying this spoils their trips and businesses.In separate interviews, motorists said the delays at the tollga...Published: 24 Aug 2018 at 05:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Matemadanda erroneously believes he removed Robert Mugabe from power
Former Bulilima East legislator Norman Mpofu has said war veterans leader Victor Matemadanda erroneously believes he removed Robert Mugabe from power."He mistakenly believes those numbers who ...Published: 23 Aug 2018 at 07:29hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
MDC Alliance performed well in the Zim Elections
A political commentator Dr Geneva Sibanda has said MDC Alliance performed very very well considering that they wer competing with a state oiled machinery using state funds and personnel to boost their...Published: 05 Aug 2018 at 09:20hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Chamisa's rising star
A PRE-ELECTION survey was conducted from April 28 to May 13, 2018 by Afrobarometer in Zimbabwe. The results were published on June 7, 2018.Yes, it is useful in my view. The major finding was o...Published: 09 Jun 2018 at 15:56hrs | | by Phillan Zamchiya
Binge ends in tragedy
A beer binge by two friends ended in tragedy after one of them was fatally struck with an iron bar on the head following a dispute.Farai Gogwe (34) of Manokore Farm allegedly struck Edward Mha...Published: 18 May 2018 at 07:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mixed reactions over Mbanje legalisation
Zimbabweans have expressed mixed feelings over government's move to legalise the production of cannabis (mbanje).Last Friday, government gazetted a $50 000 licence fee for those wishing to far...Published: 02 May 2018 at 09:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mixed reactions over cannabis legalisation
HARARE - Zimbabweans have expressed mixed feelings over government's move to legalise the production of cannabis (mbanje).Last Friday, government gazetted a $50 000 licence fee for those wishi...Published: 30 Apr 2018 at 14:22hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Bravo bus aborts Joburg trip after crash
A JOHANNESBURG-bound Bravo Tours bus aborted its journey to South Africa following a collision with a Mazda B1600 pick-up truck in Bulawayo yesterday.The accident occurred near the Selborne Pa...Published: 18 Apr 2018 at 06:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Local rabbit consortium fails to pay farmers
A local consortium, Rabbit Breeders and Producers Association of Zimbabwe (RBPAZ) which trains and buys rabbits from its members has been failing to pay its farmers, with some reporting to have gone f...Published: 16 Jan 2018 at 07:53hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
PHOTOS: Bravo bus in accident
A Bravo bus was involved in an accident on Wednesday evening along Gwanda road near Chipangali....Published: 10 Jan 2018 at 19:21hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Injured girl's family sues Bravo for $170,000
A BULAWAYO man whose daughter was injured when a Bravo bus she was travelling in was involved in an accident along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road last year, is suing the bus company for more than $1...Published: 18 Nov 2017 at 04:37hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Gokwe, Gutu youth pledges to uphold peace ahead of the 2018 elections
Youth in Gokwe South and Gutu Central have commended Heal Zimbabwe for initiating sports for peace tournaments in their areas as they help to promote peace and tolerance among community members....Published: 18 Aug 2017 at 07:25hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
LISTEN: 'Bravo Bus Service drivers ask for another R400 after we had paid at office'
Hi Byo24 I just need to share with you and your readers how cross border-bus-drivers treat people (Bravo Bus Service) I was on a second coach of Bravo on the 06/05/2017 from Jo'burg to Byo whi...Published: 13 May 2017 at 20:47hrs | | by Concerned Citizen
The appointment of the Chief Justice welcome gesture but what informed it?
This is not a complaint but just to let the people know we see even when we are not saying much and always taken for granted. As the Liberal Democrats, we are elated at the appointment of the Chief Ju...Published: 31 Mar 2017 at 09:46hrs | | by Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda
'Thumbs up uLoyiko, for the job well done'
Mthwakazi Republic Party has hail;ed the ULoyiko theatre group on its fight for the empowerment of Mthwakazi. ULoyiko presented its play during the protest against genocide which took pl...Published: 27 Mar 2017 at 06:48hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Bravo bus crash woman battles to get $300 compensation
A HWANGE woman has alleged that Bravo Bus Company is refusing to pay compensation following an accident that resulted in her child's arm being amputated and the family incurring about $8 000 in me...Published: 06 Mar 2017 at 06:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Thank you Bulawayo24 News
Sociological research and 'Ubuntu' has taught me that many people fail not because they are really failures but simple because they do not recognise the value of these shortest phrases: "thank you" an...Published: 01 Jan 2017 at 14:11hrs | | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah @ Usungulo Arts Consultancy
Tsvangirai and Mujuru Should listen to the right advisors; Open Letter to opposition leaders and members
Advisors play a critical role in the policy making processes of political parties. Most of the time leaders of political parties áre much removed from the people and their advisors therefore play án...Published: 25 Dec 2016 at 08:35hrs | | by Nqobizitha Dumakude Khumalo
Bravo Tours deny claims it declined to assist accident victims
Bravo Bus Company which has been accused by a Bulawayo woman for reneging to assist her and her child following the November 28 accident involving its bus which resulted to her child's hand bein...Published: 10 Dec 2016 at 06:51hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Bravo Bus company clash with accident victim over compensation
A victim of a traffic accident involving the Bravo Bus which occurred along the Bulawayo- Victoria Falls Road on November 28 this years has complained that the company seems to be unwilling to assist ...Published: 08 Dec 2016 at 14:40hrs | 2 | by Stephen Jakes
Bravo bus crash kills 3
THREE people died on the spot while 35 others sustained varying degrees of injuries when a Bravo bus veered off the road and landed on its side near Halfway Lodge on the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Ro...Published: 29 Nov 2016 at 07:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bravo bus driver's maintenance reduced after pay cut
A BRAVO bus driver appeared in court yesterday seeking maintenance variation downwards from $250 to $50 saying the company had reduced their salaries.Mr Knowledge Muza dragged his ex-wife ...Published: 06 Oct 2016 at 08:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Thumbs up to Honourable Priscilla Misihairabwi Mushonga - MRP
MRP is very much humbled and inspired by the way honourable Priscilla Misiharabwi Mushonga has stood for the issues of Mthwakazi in parliament, indeed Madam Priscilla you are the voice of the voiceles...Published: 01 Aug 2016 at 18:57hrs | | by Mqondisi Moyo
Bulawayo hosts inaugural carnival
A few months after the Vic Falls and Harare International Carnival, the home of arts - Bulawayo - hosts its first edition of the fete this weekend. Over 20 musicians from the city including Antivi...Published: 31 May 2016 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
West Indies makes England grovel
West Indies' Carlos Brathwaite smashed a remarkable four successive sixes in the last over as they beat England by four wickets to win their second World Twenty20 title on Sunday.Brathwaite's ...Published: 03 Apr 2016 at 19:43hrs | 8 | by Agencies
When absolute power breeds absolute failure
Truly what shall it benefit any man when he gains all the power he could have but loses his own soul? Mugabe has clearly shown us that he does not care about the plight of the millions of...Published: 10 Mar 2016 at 18:57hrs | | by Vince Musewe
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