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Zimbabwe continues to shame doomsayers, as opposition pins its hopes in PATHOGENS
During my schooling days when I chewed works of Karl Marx, Frederich Engels and Vladimir Lenin, one term one repeatedly met in one's study of the three sources and three origins of Marxist thought was...Published: 11 Feb 2021 at 08:17hrs | 1164 | by Jamwanda
Zimbabwe witchdoctor's daughter declined refugee status in New Zealand
The daughter of a Zimbabwean witchdoctor has been declined refugee status in New Zealand, despite her fears she'll be forced to take his place in the tribe if she returns home.The woman said i...Published: 30 Nov 2020 at 08:39hrs | 19412 | by Staff reporter
A tale of two funerals
THE angel of death has once again struck - it has paid the nation the all but unfamiliar visit.It is not the visit that surprises many, but it is how it stole from the roll-call of the famous ...Published: 14 Nov 2020 at 21:24hrs | 995 | by Staff reporter
'HOPE for Kids giving hope'
Misheck Kugodah Mlambo explained what is Hope for Kids and how it operates to Mutare citizens on Saturday.Speaking on a whatsApp platform, Mutare Watch Mlambo said, "Hope for Kids is a c...Published: 11 Oct 2020 at 10:05hrs | 41 | by Fanuel Chinowaita
Key pieces to Zimbabwe's $12 billion mining industry
In October 2019, the Zimbabwean government tabled an ambitious policy document that aims to turn the mining sector in the country into a US$12 billion industry by 2023. Achieving that export target wi...Published: 28 Sep 2020 at 12:27hrs | 1244 | by Fanuel Chinowaita
HOPE for Kids giving hope
Misheck Kugodah Mlambo explained what is Hope for Kids and how it operates to Mutare citizens on Saturday.Speaking on a Whatsapp platform, Mutare Watch Mlambo said, "Hope for Kids is a c...Published: 28 Sep 2020 at 12:20hrs | 245 | by Fanuel Chinowaita
Proud to be catholic
I am the proudest catholic today than any other days of my faith. This may sound untrue and exaggerated, I have been saying openly that my Christian faith does not serve me and my immediately needs an...Published: 23 Aug 2020 at 17:58hrs | 1492 | by Nomazulu Thata
Strong institutions needed in fight against corruption
WHILE reasonable progress has been made in strengthening capacity to ensure effectiveness, efficiency and accountability in the management of national resources, the institutional framework for dealin...Published: 07 Aug 2020 at 09:08hrs | 526 | by Tawanda Zinyama
The US on the verge of momentous changes
In order to understand the present political turmoil in the American social fabric, one must keep as a background the fact that the US elites were shocked at the electoral victory of a street billiona...Published: 14 Jun 2020 at 10:13hrs | 958 | by Kenneth Mufuka
Christianity and Africa
This article was supposed to coincide with Africa Day - the day we Africans celebrate our achievements and our being. Unfortunately, I was distracted by my work schedule and family commitments and fai...Published: 10 Jun 2020 at 21:15hrs | 1099 | by Lovemore Sibanda Ph.D.
Fare thee well comrade Msebele
Zimbabwe African People's Union bids farewell to yet another illustrious son of the soil, Comrade Naison Mgatsho Msebele, who succumbed to a short illness in a London hospital on the 8th of April 2020...Published: 12 Apr 2020 at 10:58hrs | 980 | by Iphithule Thembani kaMaphosa
Open letter to Reuben Tendai Mbofana
Dear Tendai, I have just finished reading your article that stood out from many other articles I have just read today in Bulawayo 24. Although your contribution was more of a religious Good Fr...Published: 11 Apr 2020 at 12:12hrs | 1598 | by Nomazulu Thata
Advocate Miriam Tose Majome: noch etwas, noch etwas!!
I read your articles with great interest because I know there is a message always for me to take home with. Your last two articles; "Public Drinking and Educated Fools" and "Black Business and Superst...Published: 16 Mar 2020 at 07:20hrs | 1365 | by Nomazulu Thata
No blessings for government that steals from the elderly
As I write this article - looking through my window that faces the street - there are countless smartly dressed gentlemen, ladies and children, eagerly and excitedly purposefully going to their variou...Published: 01 Sep 2019 at 12:57hrs | 760 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
CTMI readies for conference
THIS coming week, Church Team Ministries International (CTMI) will be holding a Leader's Conference titled Build His People Build his Church, at Bulawayo's White City Stadium.The Build confere...Published: 01 Sep 2019 at 05:03hrs | 472 | by Staff Reporter
No quick solutions to electricity, fuel shortages: Coltart
In our previous edition we carried a Q&A with former Education minister David Coltart where he spoke about the culture of political violence in Zimbabwe and how it has also influenced the MDC....Published: 25 Aug 2019 at 18:50hrs | 345 | by Staff reporter
'I'm Christian, we're all fallen people' said Coltart - feeble excuse for 20 years of betrayal, Judas repented
"The one central tenet of the Christian faith is that we are all fallen people," said David Coltart, MDC treasurer general."We have our weaknesses, but it also helped me understand some of my ...Published: 19 Aug 2019 at 15:53hrs | 1516 | by Nomusa Garikai
Coltart bemoans culture of violence
Former Education minister David Coltart says Zimbabwe has a disturbing culture of violence that needs to be dealt with.Coltart, who is the new treasurer-general for the main opposition MDC, sa...Published: 19 Aug 2019 at 07:56hrs | 1549 | by Staff reporter
Jesus Christ - It's Easter again
TO me Easter is usually a reminder of two things, the first being the sacrifice of Jesus for us. The second being the speed of time. When you get to this date, you know we have exhausted almost a thir...Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 08:53hrs | 226 | by Itai Chapunza
Advanced Level Family and Religious Studies: Miracles and the New Testament
The word "miracle," is derived from the Latin word miraculum, which is so translated in the New Testament of the Authorized Version from two Greek words. On twenty-two occasions the word semeion is tr...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 16:37hrs | 1273 | by Brian Maregedze
A tribute to Bishop Sibusiso Donga: An open letter from the border to all pastors
I HAVE been thinking of you dear pastors these past weeks, particularly following the death of Bishop Sibusiso Donga (pictured). The Christian church and Zimbabwe as a whole woke up rece...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 06:33hrs | 323 | by Hlakanipha Mbongolwane
Zimbabwe be calm
In the 1960's a time when the world was ever divided with prospects of a third world war running supreme due to the nuclear arms race and technological advancements. The Catholic Church led then by bl...Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 22:31hrs | 507 | by Terence Simbi
God is our sufficiency
Believers are always called to remain focused and determined in a world that oftentimes tempts them to surrender God's precious call on their lives. It is always the trick of the devil to solicit Chri...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 07:19hrs | 108 | by Erasmus Makarimayi
Zimbabweans have never experienced real prosperity
Ever since Zimbabwe gained independence from Britain 38 years ago, the majority of its people have never experienced real prosperity, joy and peace - as there has been one tragedy after another....Published: 03 Jan 2019 at 19:28hrs | 640 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe leaders spilled too much blood - country can never be blessed!
Ever since Zimbabwe gained independence from its erstwhile colonial master Britain 38 years ago, the majority of its people have never experienced real prosperity, joy and peace - as there has been on...Published: 31 Dec 2018 at 09:11hrs | 5736 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Immigration bosses reject graft, sexual abuse charges
Top Immigration Department directors have come out guns blazing, dismissing allegations of widespread corruption and sexual abuse of subordinates levelled against them by former employees.Immi...Published: 15 Mar 2018 at 09:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai turns to God
MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai has moved to reach out to the country's Christian community which he has urged to register for next year's elections, NewZimbabwe.com reported.This comes after s...Published: 20 Oct 2017 at 09:54hrs | 6556 | by Staff reporter
Net closing in on 'bogus' prophets
THE Apostolic Christian Council of Zimbabwe (ACCZ) will soon carry out a countrywide tour aimed at curbing the scourge of bogus prophets that have become a menace in urban and rural areas.ACCZ...Published: 15 Jul 2017 at 15:11hrs | 1661 | by Staff reporter
'I'm not a satanist,' says Pastor
PASTOR DANMORE CHENAI of Zimbabwe Assemblies of God Africa, (ZAOGA) Forward in Faith (FIF) International Ministries, has unequivocally denied any association with the 'Satanism scare' story published ...Published: 14 Jun 2017 at 18:24hrs | 1638 | by Staff reporter
'God will come through for you'
Repentance is differently understood, depending on a church's doctrine. Last week, pastors (Dr) Matthew and Priscilla Wazara of Threshing Floor Prayer Ministries hosted a three-day convention dubbed "...Published: 16 Apr 2017 at 17:39hrs | 152 | by Tendai Manzvanzvike
Looters rob Zimbabweans of decent Easter holiday
Dear Comrades!We are once again celebrating another holiday following our hard work in our various places of work, but we have nothing to show for it. This is the time we are ...Published: 13 Apr 2017 at 18:38hrs | 977 | by Ngqabutho Nicholas Mabhena
Avenging spirits: Are they real?
When Pastor Charles Chiriseri died in a traffic accident in September last year, his death left the nation shell-shocked. Even those who didn't know him, felt the sorrow. That is how shocking sudden d...Published: 26 Mar 2017 at 10:02hrs | 507 | by Garikai Mazara
Zimbabwe needs a leader with a pure heart
I would like to gaze into the future and look at what Zimbabwe could become as a nation. I would also like to offer a few suggestions for the road ahead to help her reach her God ordained destiny. Iam...Published: 20 Mar 2017 at 22:53hrs | 286 | by Tendai Mazenge
If all these Churches were companies Zim will be flourishing- Barbara Nyagomo
Progressive Democrats Zimbabwe leader Barbara Nyagomo has compiled a list over 559 Churches in Zimbabwe and expressed her wish that if these denominations were companies in the country the nation will...Published: 08 Jan 2017 at 05:30hrs | 3914 | by Stephen Jakes
Revolution wind blows at Masowe eChishanu
A revolution is taking place at Johane Masowe eChishanu. What a refreshing revolution?Gone are the days when being a member of Johane Masowe meant poverty, backwardness and resistance to c...Published: 04 Sep 2016 at 08:42hrs | 991 | by Staff reporter
When a Nation lacks self-belief
I AM conflicted. I would have wanted to deal with David Coltart's book or, better still, deal with the whole debate around bond notes, both of them quite urgent and substantive. But I find myself havi...Published: 14 May 2016 at 09:16hrs | 1978 | by Nathaniel Manheru
David Coltart whitewashing history, seeking relevance
It was last Saturday morning that I finally finished David Coltart's autobiography "The Struggle Continues: 50 years of Tyranny in Zimbabwe" – a tome of well over 600 pages that details his life sin...Published: 11 May 2016 at 06:56hrs | 3098 | by Tichaona Zindoga
Open Letter: VP Mphoko salvage us from the National Pledge
Baba Mphoko, I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Allow me Honorable Vice President to write to you today first as a son (because you are from my region and in my region anyone...Published: 27 Apr 2016 at 18:08hrs | 3960 | by Sibangilizwe Madlela
Nothing Christian about Easter Holiday
THE Easter holiday is a major highlight on every year's calendar, with millions of Christians all over the world observing it.Over the years many churches have been seen to plan their major co...Published: 20 Mar 2016 at 09:15hrs | 1336 | by Pastor Faith Mabhaudi Nyarambi
Going For Africa Gold: Bethen Steals Africa's Gospel Music Limelight
Famous God anointed African Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa's Permican Award of Excellency winning songstress and the architect and brainchild behind 2015 African Golden Virtual Awards Best African Group g...Published: 04 Feb 2016 at 18:44hrs | 2752 | by Maxwell Teedzai in Harare
Zimbabwe turns to God as climate change disrupts livelihoods
AS climate change brings unexpected challenges, with frequent, severe droughts and floods, Zimbabweans are beginning to look up to God - the maker of heaven and earth - for lasting solutions, disappoi...Published: 18 Jan 2016 at 05:07hrs | 1164 | by Jeffrey Gogo
Prophet bans tithe
THE issue of tithing remains contentious one across Christian denominational divides because of varying interpretations of its origins and purpose.Why a tithe is given, to whom and for what pu...Published: 27 Dec 2015 at 09:53hrs | 4821 | by Desire Ncube
Obituary - May Nkomazana Dulini Ncube : The Unsung Heroine of our Nation
Death is horrible and such a stain and blight on life. Never does it ever make any sense. It is always so illogical, so pointless and meaningless and yet so final. It strikes disproportionately agains...Published: 27 Nov 2015 at 12:52hrs | 3648 | by Professor Welshman Ncube
'Barack Obama pretends to be a Christian'
Washington - Mike Huckabee suggested U.S President Barack Obama "pretends to be" a Christian in knocking the President's handling of Pope Francis' first visit to the U.S, ...Published: 24 Sep 2015 at 21:59hrs | | by CNN
Snake pastors are fong kong
South African Council of Churches (SACC) general secretary Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana said the so-called prophets and pastors who make their followers engage in bizarre activities, such as eating snakes...Published: 07 Aug 2015 at 08:00hrs | 1329 | by Staff Reporter
Forked tongue: Obama applauds gay marriage, sings Amazing Grace
What is duplicitous and unacceptable is to enjoy the credibility that comes from confessing the Christian faith while simultaneously holding views that are explicitly condemned in that faith.I...Published: 29 Jun 2015 at 10:59hrs | 6216 | by Edmund Kudzayi
Ritual fails to save teen abducted by mermaid
IT was a ceremony that never was for a Chipinge family in Manicaland Province after a 16-year-old girl believed to have been abducted by a mermaid in the mighty Save River could not be released seven ...Published: 28 Jun 2015 at 09:46hrs | 6303 | by Peter Matika
The authenticity of the Bible
FOR one to believe in anything it means there is a level of authenticity that one has on the subject of faith. The Bible is such. On the issues of how we received it we realised that it was written by...Published: 01 Mar 2015 at 12:34hrs | 2617 | by Reverend Paul Bayethe Damasane
Zuma dumps his second wife
THE JACOB ZUMA School of Love has strict rules.Those who misbehave are punished!AND NUMBER ONE'S NUMBER TWO HAS BEEN BOOTED OUT OF NKANDLA!First Lady Nompumelelo "MaNtuli" is n...Published: 20 Jan 2015 at 08:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
The Guiding or Supporting Principle for Leadership of ZIM-ID is code named 'JJ6'!!
In a predominantly Christian nation like Zimbabwe, we acknowledge the fact that it was impossible to have our party leadership at each level together with its many supporters not dominated by peop...Published: 15 Dec 2014 at 08:19hrs | 1373 | by ZIM-ID
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